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She speaks Japanese

How is she better than most of the Chinese actresses when she only plays one role? Her acting sucks lmao

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he even roasts his own fans? bruh he is based 😎

She’s such an expert on gay men, she should write a book about them. Oh wait, she already did. She knows more about gay men than they do themselves.

As a gay person myself, I don’t have anything against other gay people, but I can’t stand how BL dehumanizes me. I felt very uneasy watching BL shows. I was initially excited that Asia was creating queer content, but I was sorely let down by BL’s disgusting representation of us. Most people here haven’t developed any real acceptance of LGBT people, as this comment section shows. They only fetishize gay men and ignore other queer identities. They only “tolerate” the G in LGBT. I wouldn’t even call it tolerance, since they harass BL actors for having partners who are not their co-stars. They even harassed a BL actor for coming out as gay. Shouldn’t you be happy that someone had the bravery to come out in a homophobic society? As a queer content fan, shouldn’t you be supportive instead of angry? BL has warped their perception of human beings. I’ve seen many BL fans bother two guys and label them as gay when they are just friends. This is the consequence of fetishization. You claimed that you don’t favor gay people over others when you wrote this: “Liking gay man over other LGBT isn’t homophobic it’s just personal preference”. How can you say that and then think that a show that is supposed to depict queer people can’t do it properly? Do you realize what you are saying?

Aurora, you claim that BL is not stagnant or frozen in time, and that it has expanded since its early days of relying on tropes and stereotypes. However, you fail to provide any evidence or examples of BL works that feature realistic, positive, and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ people and their relationships. Can you name any BL work that does not fall into the same clichés and patterns that I criticized in my previous post?

You also claim that BL is a breath of fresh air, and that it offers a better alternative to the mainstream media. However, you ignore the fact that BL is not a safe or progressive genre for LGBTQ+ people, and that it often exposes them to discrimination, violence, and erasure. How can you say that BL is a breath of fresh air, when it often reinforces the heteronormative and patriarchal structures of society?

BL is not a valid form of representation and a breath of fresh air. It is a genre that exploits and misrepresents LGBTQ+ people and their experiences, for the pleasure and profit of mostly straight women. It is a genre that does not value or respect the diversity and complexity of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a genre that has a negative and damaging impact on the real world.

Oh, you’re so clever. You’ve figured out the secret of my chip. It’s actually a potato. A potato that can generate better arguments than you. A potato that can expose your lies and flaws. A potato that can make you sound like a broken record.
Repeating a truth ad nauseam doesn’t make it less true, it makes you sound like a broken record.

Aurora, Adaptation is not erasure, and the original novel still exists and can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to read it. The movie is not replacing or deleting the novel, but rather offering a different interpretation of the same story. There are many examples of successful adaptations that changed the original source material in various ways, such as gender, race, or setting, without diminishing the original work’s value or impact.

Art is not a zero-sum game, and the drama does not take away anything from the queer community or its representation. The drama is not meant to be a faithful representation of the novel, but rather a creative exploration of the same themes and characters from a different angle. The drama could potentially attract more viewers and readers to the novel, and thus increase the visibility and appreciation of the queer dimension of the story.

Artists have the freedom to express themselves in any way they choose, and they should not be constrained by the expectations or demands of any group or community. The drama is not a political statement, but rather a personal vision of the director and the actors. Art is subjective, and different people can have different interpretations and reactions to the same work. The drama might not appeal to everyone, but it does not invalidate or disrespect anyone’s identity or experience.

You blocked me because you could not counter my arguments. That shows how fragile your position is. You have failed to defend your claims and refute mine. How disappointing.

It's very underrated

I am curious about how BLs are evolving as a genre. Could you please recommend some BLs that have the following features: they do not depict sexual orientation as a choice or a result of coercion, they do not rely on heteronormative stereotypes or clichés, they do not condone or romanticize sexual assault, stalking, or obsessive fan behavior, they do not portray women as antagonists or obstacles, they represent a diverse range of identities and experiences beyond gay men, and they are written by authors who identify as gay themselves. Could you please provide some examples of this? I doubt that you will find it easy. I have posed this question to many people, but none of them gave me a satisfactory answer. I did not expect it to be so difficult for some of you. Instead of answering the question, they resorted to misrepresenting and avoiding the question, and used tactics to distract from the issue.

Correcting people’s grammar is not a sign of a weak argument. It is a way of demonstrating the other person’s reliability. You are not qualified to teach others when you make mistakes and lack fundamentals.

Oh, please enlighten me. I’m sure you have such a broad and diverse view of the world and LGBT people. Have you ever seen the sun? Or maybe ventured out of your bubble to learn more about reality and also meet actual LGBT people?

Wow, you are so impressive. How do you manage to mock someone when you can’t even write a proper sentence? You must be so smart when you can’t even do something that a third-grader can. Passing elementary? How dare you criticize? Not everyone can be as brilliant as you.

You have no right to accuse this show of homophobia for taking out BL elements, when you only care about LGBT people who are gay men. This is not real activism. You are being hypocritical and homophobic yourself. That’s not how it works.

Some of you didn’t even know non-binary people existed until now. Why are you upset when people ask for your pronouns? Only homophobes do that. Asking for someone’s pronouns is a way of showing respect and recognition for their gender identity. And why are you saying people are using the wrong pronouns? Do you even understand what gender identity is and how it relates to LGBT? Using the wrong pronouns for someone can be hurtful and invalidating. It can also be a form of discrimination and harassment. Gender identity is an important part of one’s identity and expression, and it is related to LGBT because it is one of the ways that people can be diverse and different from the norm.

Non-binary people are those who do not identify as exclusively male or female. They may have a gender identity that is a mix of both, neither, or something else entirely. Pronouns are words that we use to refer to ourselves or others, such as ‘she’, ‘he’, or ‘they’. Some non-binary people prefer to use pronouns that are not gender-specific, such as ‘they’, ‘them’, or ‘theirs’. Gender identity is the personal sense of one’s own gender, which may or may not match the sex assigned at birth. LGBT is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. It refers to the community of people who are not heterosexual, heteroromantic, or cisgender

It’s clear from the comments that you only care about LGBT people if they are gay. This is not support, this is fetishisation, and it’s influenced by BLs. BLs are not a good source of information about LGBT people, because they don’t represent them well. You show your ignorance about anyone who is not a gay man. You are being disrespectful and homophobic to the rest of the LGBT community. You are not being consistent in your activism. You are favouring gay men over others, which is also homophobic. You are ridiculing non-binary people, which is also homophobic. This is why I oppose BLs, because they create this kind of attitude.

Anika Singh often jumps to conclusions without any proof. Their childish writing and emoji use show their immaturity. You should not bother with them, as it is not a good use of your time

I’m concerned that you said you prefer gay people over others. That sounds like you are fetishising gay men, which is a form of objectification and dehumanisation that can harm the LGBTQ+ community. You are enforcing homophobia by contributing to it by reinforcing stereotypes and discrimination. I hope you can reflect on why you have this preference and how it might affect others.

I also noticed that you asked what I mean by correct pronouns. Pronouns are words that we use to refer to ourselves and others, such as he, she, they, etc. Correct pronouns are the ones that match the person’s gender identity, which is their internal sense of being a man, a woman, neither, both, or something else. Non-binary people are those who do not identify as exclusively male or female, but as somewhere along or outside the gender spectrum. Non-binary people are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and they deserve respect and recognition for their identities. By ignoring or dismissing their existence, you are showing a lack of empathy and understanding for a marginalized group of people. That is not activism, that is exclusion. Please stop and think about how your words and actions can affect others, and how you can be more supportive and inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.


I understand that non-binary people may be new to you, but we are making progress. I wish BLs would portray us more accurately, so you could learn more about us and not just focus on gay men.

Aurora, Not using someone’s preferred pronouns is a sign of homophobia, or more specifically, transphobia, because it denies their right to self-determination and recognition. It implies that their gender identity is invalid, less than, or a matter of opinion. It also erases the diversity and complexity of human experiences and identities. It is not “keeping it real” or “calling a spade a spade”, but rather imposing one’s own assumptions and prejudices on another person.

Using someone’s preferred pronouns is a simple and effective way to show respect and support for their identity and well-being. It is also a way to challenge the harmful stereotypes and discrimination that LGBTQ+ people face in society. It is not a matter of political correctness or personal preference, but of human rights and social justice.

understand that you enjoy BL, but please be aware that it is not a reliable source of information about LGBTQ+ people and their struggles. BL is a form of entertainment that often romanticizes and idealizes same-sex relationships, but it does not capture the complexity and diversity of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. If you want to learn more about LGBTQ+ issues, I suggest you look for other sources, such as documentaries, books, podcasts, or websites that are made by and for LGBTQ+ people

Oh, you’re so welcome, you’re so welcome. I’m glad you’re happy. You must be very proud of yourself for being so smart. Do you want a gold star for your achievement? How about a cookie? You deserve a treat for being such a clever little one. 🍪