AuroraLights

I see you're happy about a rainbow turning into a grey puddle

My gaydar was spot-on when it picked up on your homophobic vibes

China, Korea, etc, are raking in the dough with their censored adaptations, at what cost? The cost of authenticity, representation and respect for the gay community. That's what

Korean BL adaptations might not be breaking the bank. At least they are trying

I don't watch the watered-down versions of beloved Chinese BL/gay stories. My silence isn't a sign of approval

Whether it's government-mandated homophobia or media erasure, I'm not here for it

I can only type so many angry comments a day. Today, it's Korea's turn in the hot seat. China's on my list next

Thank goodness you told us to "calm down." I was about to explode with rage. Your "meaningful" comment completely diffused the situation. Phew, crisis averted! /sarcasm

We prefer to express ourselves passionately. If that's "making ourselves look bad," so be it

Women writing about gay men is "fetishization." Men writing about gay men is ... "Brokeback Mountain?"

Sometimes it takes a woman's magic wand to tame the wild, unruly world of macho stereotypes. The women who've had enough of the chest-thumping, fist-bumping, and cat-calling decided to imagine a new, more compassionate, more nurturing kind of man. One who doesn't fight over women or measure his worth by the number of notches on his bedpost. One who sees the beauty in other men, inside and out

BL is a gateway to unlocking rainbow-hued passions. It's not perfect, and that's okay. It's on the right track

With a bit of guidance, women will transform the genre into a powerhouse of gay storytelling

The BL genre is in its early stages of development. It's a toddler, cute and well-meaning, that makes a mess every now and again. I won't throw the little guy out with the bathwater. I will support it, help it grow, and watch it become a valuable addition to the literary family

You're hunting for the tiniest speck of offensiveness, swinging a baseball bat of indignation at female BL enthusiasts and acting like they are committing a human rights violation. No wonder they are tuning you out

Do you not want them to be receptive to your "critiques?" Put down the bat and try giving friendly suggestions. You could say, "hey, wouldn't it be great to have stories with gay characters who are into gardening and not just leather and whips?"

The original work is the gay web novel that's getting an adaptation. The "straight" movie isn't getting a do-over

Stripping the gay out of the adaptation of a gay novel inspired by a "straight" movie is a pointless exercise. You're bent on calling the "straight" movie the "original work." Remake the movie and call it a day

As for "fetishizing" gay men, I'll defend anyone's right to swoon over a gay love story

Dude, you need a reality check

Taking inspiration from a "straight" movie doesn't make the "straight" movie the original work. It's called creative license. Look it up

A lot of us are gay. What are you on? Have you been sampling the funky mushrooms?

Gay people don't have a monopoly on dictating what women can or can't fantasize about. Women don't need a permission slip from the community to indulge in BL/gay fantasies. It's none of your business what gets their motors running

Armchair activists get all up in arms about gay men being "fetishized," and turn a blind eye to the centuries-long fetishization of women in "straight" media

Ban "straight" media first, then we will worry about gay "fetishization"

I heard that the webtoon featured a gay character. Soo Hyun is gay and ends up with Yeo Joon's brother

Interestingly, drama Soo Hyun had a compelling and chemistry-filled relationship with Yeo Joon that could have been developed beyond a "friendship"

The decision not to pursue a potential romantic storyline demonstrates how society privileges the comfort and preferences of homophobic audiences over the need for representation

"Not that deep"

This (the original work) isn't a shallow kiddie pool. This is a deep dive into the ocean of storytelling and powerful undercurrents of sexuality-based bullying, the psychological impact of bullying on the well-being of gay people and the beauty of gay love that persists and prevails against all odds. The censored adaptation handed us a pair of floaties. We can't explore the depths of the ocean with it

"Not the end of the world"

Maybe not, but it's the end of my faith in humanity

We know the mods abuse their power and "take down low ratings." MDL stands for "Moderators' Distorted Listings." It's not a place for the audience to share their thoughts. It's the mods' personal rating playground. Every high rating should be taken with a grain of salt

I'm recognizing "cyberbullying" as an unfortunate reality

Celebrities are in the public eye and not everyone is going to be a fan. They have two options: grow a backbone, or spend more time on social media than on their actual careers

If non-celebrities didn't cyberbully celebrities, how would celebrities know they've made it big? The true measure of success is how many haters you have

"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