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The west cannot compete. I am particularly loving what is happening to the Germans. But now that the west is threatened, they will use soft and hard power.

In the west there is also the arrogance that others history is insignificant because these countries and people are inferior and their lives are meaningless. I agree the west has much to be ashamed but I dont think they care or are capable of shame. They just lie and rewrite history. Im just looking at how they behaved when they murdered 180 school children in Iran.

The west isnt more intelligent, but they are more evil and ruthless and that has given them the advantage. Their empires were built on exploitation. They steal, destroy, divide, overthrow especially when their position of power is threatened or they cant compete. We can see what is happening on the world stage right now. This war is not just about Iran. And although this is a war driven by two of the most evil countries - most of the other western nations are complicit by not standing up to principles of international law. I have respect for Spain and Ireland.

Just completed this. Its not fluffy bl but a lgbt drama.
You can find this on YouTube with subtitles.

Pond is so talented and beautiful. He played this role to perfection.

This series is heart-breaking, but I like the courage and faith of Wang to go after what he loves.
I dislike the mother- its not that i don't sympathies but found her irritating and selfish.

I wouldn't even compare Raffy to Ray. Its a ludicrous as saying Raffy is like Boston or Nick

Compared to Ray, Dean is that clown.
I wouldn't even think of comparing Raffy to Ray.

I appreciate you recommendation and have put it on my list.

In return I would also like to recommend "Love in the big city". Its korean but its more LGBT than bl, and its one of my favourite because its written from the heart, and the acting is on another level. I would like to see more thai bls coming from that place (even if they are bl entertainment ).

PS What I meant was that some of us have watched a lot more bls. When you have watched over 150 THAI bls with the same tropes you will understand where I am coming from. Im not talking about more smut. I will leave it at that.

OF didnt feel like a GMM production to me. And NOT everyone got the predictable happy ending. Maybe if I rewatch it I will change my opinion - but I was blown away because it wasn't the typical bl offering.

This version has the GMM bl touch all the way through and its delivering for their audience. But some of us are more mature because we have seen so many bls that now we want more depth in storytelling, script, drama, and acting - and not just another fluffy bl couple centric drama.

If this was more adult it may not be as popular or well liked by many here. Im not intending to bring this one down. Its just opinions.

I like some of the actors especially Rome and Raffy. I would love to see them act in more toxic character roles in the future. They are delivering.

Thanks for the recommendation.

I am really impressed with the Chinese and their culture - especially the more i learn. lol and I have also learned a lot from cdramas.
In the west we have not been taught much about east Asian history or appreciation of other civilizations. Im not british but generalising and speaking from my experience.

Im not saying that China is perfect, but I am glad that it is becoming powerful again- taking back their position. Hopefully enough to challenge the west who have stolen, exploited for greed and continue to destroy to stay in power - especially when they cant compete.

PS Im also still bitter they banned Huawei

Also disappointed.
GMM took the original (which was raw and messy with real characters) and made a bl version for children.

This season will please more gmm tv bl fans. GMM certainly knows their bl market and delivers for them. But it does not mean it is better. This one is like fast food, its more popular but it lacks flavour. Its toned down for the kids

The other one was the grown up version.

I find Chinese actresses so attractive mainly because they still have more variety in their looks despite their preference for certain features ass you mentioned. Its a pity to disregard the beauty of those that dont meet those defined racial standards. Its like wasting a natural human resource.

My impression is that China has developed so fast economically and technologically in so few years, and maybe it is taking longer for society/ culture to became more aware and educated of these "softer" issues. It takes longer to change perceptions in any country.
And maybe different regions/ethnicities need to fight for more representation in media and films. And even pass laws if necessary to encourage change.

Its taken us in the west centuries to become more open minded - its a process.

Pathetic response.

Insulting the person, instead of addressing the argument does not really show off your intelligence. Its cowardly and dishonest. If fact, its an indication of your inability to use logic and reason to address facts, or that you dont have confidence in your position.
Oh and i typed this very slowly so you could understand.

Im not wasting any more time here.

They are both good looking - there are so many different types of looks /beauty so just having one standard makes that look boring / common really fast.

It also doesnt also do good to the psyche of the population when the majority of the population doesnt fit into that standard and are made to feel inferior. They are promoting their own self discrimination in a way.

I hate when a particular beauty standard look is being promoted.
Kind of like the korean celebrities where they all look the same to me (same plastic surgery). They meet the beauty standard with their perfect features but have lost the originality of their looks and sometimes the perfect features dont add up and add synergy to the look (dont make person look more beautiful - just perfectly bland.

I won’t unless you elaborate.

Again, you are viewing the world through your perspective and assuming racism - you see the world as you are through your lens. You are coming across as the type of person who shouts “cultural appropriation” when even the locals see it as cultural appreciation.

I stand by my initial statement – which is that I cant and won’t assume racism in every action unless i have more context and understanding. Otherwise, it’s my subjectivity and assumptions. And I don’t want to be like you.

So no, I won’t just get it

Yes. Otherwise i would be an ass like you for making assumptions and jumping to conclusions.

Indians are not discriminated in the UK. But Indians do a lot of discriminating amongst themselves with their caste system. So why cant a Brit (or anyone) comment on looking like an Indian/German/ Italian or any other nationality and saying its a bad photo? Saying a picture makes you look bad and Mexican is not the same thing as saying that looking Mexican is a bad thing. And as a European, I would think looking Mexican is better than a fat racist redneck american - but a stupid american may not realise that. And the fact that you cant critise zios for supporting genocide in germany is fucked up.

Your racism is not my racism. An african does not perceive many issues the same way as an american black who experienced slavery does.
Not eveyone is fucked up and sees things from your perspective. And jumps to make stupid assumptions about what the racism that isnt always there.

Took me a long time to finish this. Found it difficult to watch.
BUT it was good. Its a bit different from your typical bl story which is what I liked about it. And it did not have the usual bl tropes - or not that i noticed.
I m finding most recent bls derivative - this one has better acting and story line.

Thank you. I did take the time to read this, and appreciate your detailed response. I was not aware of all this. I lack a lot of context.

But at least he apologised - but I am surprised that something like that comment would be said on media so casually when its going to be perceived as being racist and insulting.

And so from an outsiders perspective the outrage sounds rather ridiculous.
Not everything is in the article is explained or analysed - as you have. Also I would be a real doofus if i spent hours or my time being invested in this topic. Its a discussion board.

lol. And you post a puerile comment in response?
Flattered i affected you but is that all you got? Pathetic.

i dont really know much or understand asian history and various relations between the countries.
That is why the outrage does not make sense - to someone objective and not aware of the history .