I've shared the following on a forum, but wanted to share it here as well to get some feedback and to see if people agree. Please understand that I am not suggesting my views are correct and justified. Healthy discussions help to educate, and this is my aim as I like to learn from others:
Something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind is how we as BL supporters and actors specifically, but decent people as a whole, still support X/Twitter. I know I might get a lot of flack and hate comments for this post, but I am ready for open and logical debate.
I believe that as members of the BL community, we hold a responsibility to champion ethical and moral standards—not just in the stories we celebrate, but in the actions we take. This brings me to a growing concern: the continued use of X within our community, including BL actors, despite the platform’s trajectory under Elon Musk’s ownership.
Since Musk’s takeover, X has devolved into a breeding ground for disinformation, propaganda, and hate. More troublingly, during Trump's inauguration this week, Musk shockingly performed a Nazi salute—not once, but twice. This is not just deeply offensive; it is an affront to the principles of equality, justice, and human dignity that many of us hold dear.
By continuing to support X as a platform, even passively, we may inadvertently condone these actions and the toxic environment it fosters. So I ask: What does our engagement with such a platform say about our values? How do we reconcile supporting artists and creators who actively use a space that perpetuates harm, whether through misinformation or actions that flirt with fascist ideology?
This isn’t about cancelling individuals but about initiating a deeper conversation on accountability, ethics, and the influence we hold as a community. I encourage us all to reflect on the moral implications of our online choices, the platforms we engage with, and the messages our participation sends.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and continuing this critical dialogue.
It's called hom/hawm (sniff kiss). it's a thai thing. Hom as an adjective means good smell I think, and as a verb…
Thannks for educating the masses - this is a constant talking point on so many forums, and then people get pissed off because of the 'fake kisses' which they are not. Learn about cultures and customs, don't just focus on swearwords... jeez!
Can I just say, I've had to rewatch episode 13 twice now, just to again experience the stellar acting from Santa. I could feel his pain and disappointment - and the contrast from his bubbly self to such a fragile being has been beyond mesmerising! Then, Book really brought the humour with his 'don't touch me' scene! That will go down as one of the funniest lines in BL history for me! This show is now easily becoming one of my favourites!
Broken 😭 Probably one of the most tragic and sad K-dramas I’ve watched. Our Blues was also a tearjerker in all its depressing life stories and scenarios… Which other K-dramas would you rank as sad and depressing?
Something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind is how we as BL supporters and actors specifically, but decent people as a whole, still support X/Twitter. I know I might get a lot of flack and hate comments for this post, but I am ready for open and logical debate.
I believe that as members of the BL community, we hold a responsibility to champion ethical and moral standards—not just in the stories we celebrate, but in the actions we take. This brings me to a growing concern: the continued use of X within our community, including BL actors, despite the platform’s trajectory under Elon Musk’s ownership.
Since Musk’s takeover, X has devolved into a breeding ground for disinformation, propaganda, and hate. More troublingly, during Trump's inauguration this week, Musk shockingly performed a Nazi salute—not once, but twice. This is not just deeply offensive; it is an affront to the principles of equality, justice, and human dignity that many of us hold dear.
By continuing to support X as a platform, even passively, we may inadvertently condone these actions and the toxic environment it fosters. So I ask: What does our engagement with such a platform say about our values? How do we reconcile supporting artists and creators who actively use a space that perpetuates harm, whether through misinformation or actions that flirt with fascist ideology?
This isn’t about cancelling individuals but about initiating a deeper conversation on accountability, ethics, and the influence we hold as a community. I encourage us all to reflect on the moral implications of our online choices, the platforms we engage with, and the messages our participation sends.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and continuing this critical dialogue.