the 2-minute and low-effort vertical format does a disservice to bl/gay content. these stories deserve room to breathe and unfold. yet, they're too often treated as afterthoughts
where "straight" stories are granted the luxury of proper pacing and development, bl/gay stories are either censored or compressed into fleeting, decontextualized moments. this is a deliberate devaluation of non-straight voices and lives
bl/gl would be an upgrade. why settle for something basic when we can have two men or two women locking eyes across a rain-soaked street and realizing their "just friendship" was an 8-episode buildup to this romantic moment?
it's a pretty safe bet to completely ignore the ratings on this site for BL. if it's high, it's likely just due…
those of you who consume omegaverse content (e.g., "abo desire"), which fetishizes pheromone-induced emotional manipulation, non-human heat/rutting cycles, and the female ability to bear children, aren't in a position to chastise others. you're guilty of engaging in an equally, if not more, fetishistic behavior
it's a pretty safe bet to completely ignore the ratings on this site for BL. if it's high, it's likely just due…
the presence of sexual scenes in gay stories is neither fetishistic nor gratuitous, but a component of truthful, well-rounded storytelling. most gay people have active sex lives. we're not sexless or forever-virginal wallflowers who pass out at the thought of sex
to represent gay people in their entirety, it's necessary to acknowledge their sexuality, which is as much a part of their humanity as anything else. any attempt to reduce them to de-sexualized caricatures or suppress their sexual desires succumbs to the very homophobia these stories should combat
"Music penetrates my apartment every Sunday from the church right outside it. There is another just down the street, and a half dozen more visible from the rooftop. Half my Korean co-teachers bow their heads in prayer before meals, and I’ve been asked on the street whether I’ve found Jesus
How can this be the same Korea that tops the list of most-secular nations in the world?
As a result of Korea’s history, non-religion there may not be quite the same as elsewhere. Those reporting “not religious” may be Confucian in philosophy and culture, or believe in shamanic spirits, ghosts, and powers while disbelieving in “God” or avoiding organized religions"
please exercise caution when interpreting survey data. people misrepresent themselves or their beliefs
This is one of my favourites now, I liked all the characters, the couples, and their kind supportive families.…
it's not unhinged to assess and criticize "straight" mediocrity. what's unhinged is that people worship this drama and turn on those who won't join their cult
series of this kind introduce gay themes in a superficial manner so as not to disrupt or unsettle the dominant heterosexist narrative. the themes are touched on lightly. enough to maintain a façade of inclusivity, never enough to cause discomfort among homophobes
Because they cost too much and rarely have anything worthwhile watching?
among the diverse range of dramas available on disney+, "a shop for killers," "seoul busters," "light shop," "vigilante," "nine puzzles," and "gannibal" stand out as worthwhile viewing options
Why do you think you can judge a show you never watched? This show isn't boring at all. It's packed with action,…
"Its just annoying that arrogant idiots like you keep judging shows they don't know anything about"
personal taste in genres has no bearing on one's intellectual capacity. your disparaging comments crossed a line. please consider apologizing to the original poster
"... but Thailand serves the worst most of the time"
"It's funny how these boring hospital series are so successful in the US and around the world"
they humanize medical environments and bring attention to the physical, psychological demands placed on those working in the healthcare system. we get to see how they respond when everything's at stake. that keeps me coming back to them
Give me a FRICKIN' BREAK Korean Film censors...REALLY???? a DUI????!!! Did he kill someone, Did he destroy property???…
dui is a criminal offense that endangers everyone on the road. fines, disciplinary suspension, and in serious cases jail time would be reasonable, fair responses to a dui. they're not overreacting
Nope. This is a wuxia drama with straight romance as side stories. The ML has 2nd FL as his love interest. It…
desire isn't dehumanizing. the inclusion of gay sex in media is a means of humanizing lgb people by honoring the full spectrum of our emotional and physical lives
we're not sexless angels. and we don't have to be polite, neutered versions of ourselves for "straight" comfort. we fall in love, we screw up, we get our hearts broken, we heal, we have sex. the physical part of the process is a universal experience that brings us closer to the core of our shared humanity
"straight" media objectifies women's bodies and reinforces unhealthy gender roles to engage audiences and generate revenue. girls and women have become pretty trophies boys and men collect for being "nice" and doing the bare minimum. that the objectification goes unchecked, while gay media's condemned and banned, exposes the double standard at play
you're hypocrites throwing around accusations of "fetishization" and "objectification" until you apply the same standards of censorship to "straight" media. ban everything, no exceptions
where "straight" stories are granted the luxury of proper pacing and development, bl/gay stories are either censored or compressed into fleeting, decontextualized moments. this is a deliberate devaluation of non-straight voices and lives
to represent gay people in their entirety, it's necessary to acknowledge their sexuality, which is as much a part of their humanity as anything else. any attempt to reduce them to de-sexualized caricatures or suppress their sexual desires succumbs to the very homophobia these stories should combat
"Music penetrates my apartment every Sunday from the church right outside it. There is another just down the street, and a half dozen more visible from the rooftop. Half my Korean co-teachers bow their heads in prayer before meals, and I’ve been asked on the street whether I’ve found Jesus
How can this be the same Korea that tops the list of most-secular nations in the world?
As a result of Korea’s history, non-religion there may not be quite the same as elsewhere. Those reporting “not religious” may be Confucian in philosophy and culture, or believe in shamanic spirits, ghosts, and powers while disbelieving in “God” or avoiding organized religions"
please exercise caution when interpreting survey data. people misrepresent themselves or their beliefs
personal taste in genres has no bearing on one's intellectual capacity. your disparaging comments crossed a line. please consider apologizing to the original poster
"... but Thailand serves the worst most of the time"
thai bls aren't as bad as they're made out to be
they humanize medical environments and bring attention to the physical, psychological demands placed on those working in the healthcare system. we get to see how they respond when everything's at stake. that keeps me coming back to them
this reviewer knew when to cut their losses. can't say the same for the rest of you
we're not sexless angels. and we don't have to be polite, neutered versions of ourselves for "straight" comfort. we fall in love, we screw up, we get our hearts broken, we heal, we have sex. the physical part of the process is a universal experience that brings us closer to the core of our shared humanity
"straight" media objectifies women's bodies and reinforces unhealthy gender roles to engage audiences and generate revenue. girls and women have become pretty trophies boys and men collect for being "nice" and doing the bare minimum. that the objectification goes unchecked, while gay media's condemned and banned, exposes the double standard at play
you're hypocrites throwing around accusations of "fetishization" and "objectification" until you apply the same standards of censorship to "straight" media. ban everything, no exceptions