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"At least making BL in Korea is not ILLEGAL or a Crime!"

Congratulations, Korea, you've passed the bare minimum of not criminalizing gay relationships. Here's your gold star sticker! ⭐

"The one time they [censor the gay romance] ..."

Excuse us for having higher expectations from a country that's not a one-party state

"There’s so many more KBLs to watch"

Why would we be happy with whatever scraps we are given? We can and do ask for more

"... yall are whining"

We are not whining, we are fighting for our right to see more-than-just-friends manly embraces on our screens. It's a noble cause, damn it!

Assume away. You can assume I'm a horrible, weird person. I've got thick skin

I'm not saying the actors are homophobic. I'm saying it's possible that they are. We don't know them. It's not ridiculous to question them or their actions

People = onions. They have layers upon layers of hidden motives and agendas. The fewer onions you trust, the less likely you are to cry

I wouldn't be quick to dismiss the possibility. Homophobes don't walk around wearing a "I'm a homophobe" sign

The writer and director hold the primary responsibility, and the cast's involvement isn't entirely separate from the message they are sending

What I meant was that BL holds a special appeal for "straight" identifying women. There's double the eye candy and double the fun

Right? Why would a "straight" identifying woman settle for a third wheel? She can have two men revving up the romance engine

A woman wouldn't steal the spotlight in a BL/gay story. The men would play. The women would cheer them on from the sidelines and indulge in the male-on-male magic. It's a win-win situation

There's no such thing as a strict "natural order." Nature is a kaleidoscope of colors

Don't skim the surface. The body swapping is a major plot point, but it's not the whole story. The love between the two school boys, and the bullying one of them faces for his sexuality, are integral to their character development and the theme of identity

The casting of a black actress as Ariel increased representation for people of color. It was a positive step. Stripping away the romantic elements from a gay original work decreases representation for the gay community. It's a step backwards. We will rightfully do a cannonball into the pool of outrage when the love interest or sexuality gets switched

We don't want your "straight" agenda crash-landing on a gay story. It's not about fear, or -phobia. It's about respecting the stories and experiences of marginalized communities

You said, "persons aren't into BL and nothing is wrong with that"

Why is it "straightphobic" to be upset about the disrespect toward gay stories, and not homophobic to dislike BL?

The 47-year-old doesn't end up with the 19-year-old. The school boys get together after the body-swapping shenanigans are over and they are back in their own bodies. Take a minute to learn the story. Otherwise, your assumptions will make you look like a horse's ass...umptions

LGTV? Did you upgrade us to high-definition? We were already fabulous in 4K

"Straight" isn't the natural order of things. That's like saying chocolate ice cream is the default flavor. There's a world of delicious options out there

If anyone's doing the washing, it's you. You can't straightwash history

So, because the BL community is small, straightwashing gay stories to fit your homophobic tastes is cool? Not cool!

"... it'll just show how the LGTV community loves to throw temper tantrums"

I didn't know we had the power to influence viewership or sales by pouting! We should start using our tantrum powers for good and convert people to the BL fandom

"... most persons hate remakes anyway"

Most people hating remakes is a weak argument. Have you seen how many Spider-Man movies there are? People love a good remake that stays true to the original story. And this, whatever this is, is not going to be true to the original story

"Straightphobia?" Please. I'm not afraid of "straight" identifying people. I'm just allergic to your gender roles, societal expectations, and straightwashing of everything under the sun

Twitter is living up to its reputation as the wacky, inappropriate uncle of social media platforms. You know, the one who shows up to family gatherings with a lampshade on his head and a story about the time he went skinny-dipping in the neighbor's pool

I agree, it's a testament to the skill of the writers, directors, and actors/actresses when they convey complex emotions and themes without relying on gratuitous, NSFW scenes. It shows they trust their audience to be intelligent and discerning enough to appreciate a well-crafted storyline

The problems with the abundance of NSFW scenes:

1) the awkwardness factor

You're sitting on the couch, ready to watch the latest Kdrama with your family. You're excited, snacks in hand. Out of nowhere, a NSFW scene pops up on the screen. Cue the uncomfortable silence, the averted eyes, and the desperate search for the remote control!

2) the unnecessariness

NSFW scenes are a distraction to fill time

3) the unrealistic expectations

No one looks that flawless in bed, and no one has that much stamina

4) the double standards

Women are shown in a "sexualized" manner, men aren't

5) the lack of diversity

Mainstream media has a cookie-cutter approach to storytelling, and NSFW scenes aren't an exception. It's always the same man-woman scenario, the same type of characters, and the same unrealistic expectations. Yawn!

NSFW scenes can be uncomfortable to watch. More often than not, they are thrown in as a cheap ploy to keep the horny audience's attention

Media should imply that the characters hooked up and move on with the story. We don't need a play-by-play of their every move

Gay person here. Before you go labeling BL as fetishistic, remember that society calls our same gender attraction perverted and fetishistic. "BL is fetishistic" is a line "straight" out of a homophobe's playbook

Come to think of it, "straight" media is guilty of fetishization. It reduces the opposite gender to an object of desire or a collection of body parts to ogle at. Are you complaining about that?

You've got free time to complain about BL. Maybe put on your big boy pants, pick up a pen and write your "proper" representation. Show women how it's done. I'll be waiting

Don't be surprised if women still do it better

"Marriage announcements are sensational gossip?"

Yep

The "moronic" take is assuming that gossip only happens behind someone's back. The best/worst gossip is shared right in front of your face, with a wink and a nudge

"That's like saying MDL should strive to be like NetFlix ..."

MDL is a for-profit website? It can't learn from successful websites that have different business models? That's quite the "moronic" take!

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "gossip" can be defined as "habitually revealing personal or sensational facts about others"

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gossip

"Gossip" includes personal or sensational information that is true and verified

Dating or marriage announcements are gossip. The nature of the information being shared by official sources is personal and sensational. It's shared with the public for the celebrities' entertainment purposes

"... any criminal activity, any court rulings, any achievements, accolades, etc. WILL ALL FALL UNDER GOSSIP unless it is directly related to the public figures' occupation"

The definition of gossip does not require information to be unrelated to a person's occupation to be gossip. Gossip includes information about any aspect of a person's life, their professional accomplishments or failures

The example you provided about Billy's acceptance to Harvard is not accurate. Friends and family informing others about Billy's acceptance behind his back would be gossip

"The only standard your shitty criteria fits is government organized databases"

There are non-government film databases and websites that maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability. The Criterion Collection, the AFI Catalog, and the British Film Institute's Screenonline don't invest in celebrity gossip or news. MDL can and should strive for similar standards of quality

Please try and condense your thoughts into shorter, more digestible paragraphs, thank you

It's refreshing to see someone advocating for an inclusive environment where all comments, positive or negative, are welcome. I'm touched by your willingness to stand up for our right to share our thoughts