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Expanding the definition of "man" or "male" to include pregnancy is an affront to the very concept of maleness or femaleness. Pregnancy is a process exclusive to women and their bodies. Those capable of getting pregnant, regardless of how they identify, are women

To put it bluntly, the "pregnant men" omegaverse fans are obsessed with are women hiding behind a masculine façade

You can't pass off omegaverse as BL any more than you can dress/paint a clown car and call it a Lamborghini. It's still a tiny car filled with clowns, and omegaverse is still a straight junkyard cluttered with heat cycles, pheromone-induced lust, forced relationships, or unhealthy power struggles and no room for emotional depth

I didn't ask for omegaverse to escape the cursed corners of the internet, and here we are. That straight nightmare was supposed to be sealed off and left to wither in its prison. You fans let it roam free

Would you be willing to practice the empathy you speak of with those of us who disagree and feel the story has been straightwashed or disrupted in its flow/pacing?

I don't believe that compromising the integrity of the story for the sake of reaching a wider audience is the best approach

Pacing isn't improved by the mere inclusion of a straight story. Gay stories possess their unique charm and allure, and are more than capable of holding the audience's attention

We’re surrounded by straight identifying people in real life. We're also surrounded by pop-up ads, construction noise, bills, loud neighbors, people who overshare on public transport, etc. Are you rushing to include them for realism?

Common nuisances don't belong in every story. And shifting the narrative focus onto them isn't justified, not always

Omegaverse doesn’t deserve a seat at the LGB table, it’s the one pushing homophobic power dynamics

"... still you could’ve worded that better"

OP’s comment pissed me off, and in text, the heat came through stronger than intended

My point is that accusations of "heterophobia" misunderstand the societal dynamics at play. Society worships straight identifying people. And you're equating the minor inconvenience of a few online users not rolling out a red carpet for them with the real discrimination endured by members of the gay community

"... you should be the one to know not to do the same to other people"

We're not doing the same thing. Straight identifying people have laws, institutions, and pitchforks. We have fingers and keyboards. They're not equal tools of discrimination

It's not discriminatory to prefer media that centers gay narratives, nor is it discriminatory to criticize the straight narrative taking over or being inserted into gay stories for financial gain

"Get a life" is rich coming from those defending straight identifying people's imaginary right to never feel uncomfortable online

Have you spent time around homophobes? Any mention of a gay side or main character sets off explosive reactions. Regardless of how you present the gay story, their response is a hissing rejection, followed by withdrawal from the conversation and into the comfort of their prejudices

It’s safe to say waiting politely in line and mixing straight and gay stories will exacerbate the problem, you're not changing their minds

"We need the majority to accept us" is asking our bullies to give us a high five. I thrive out of spite. Unapologetic gay narratives in a society built to silence them? That's art and my power source

I’m in my 20s, and I’ve seen a little more than high school

Admittedly, transforming societal attitudes is a slow-moving process. That gradual pace of change isn't an excuse for the straight subplots in gay stories that comply with societal expectations. Change won't come from tiptoeing around homophobes

There's no one story that'll connect with everyone. Our personal histories and experiences are the filters through which we view and relate to stories. For instance, in high school, I was laser-focused on my academic goals, and studying took precedence over everything else. I didn't have the time or energy to pursue and invest in relationships. I was content to remain single

The stories of Hee Su and Chan Yeong aren't relatable and don't hold relevance to me. Does that diminish their value? Will you disregard or exclude them on the basis of relatability alone?

One might wonder why some viewers relating to the straight story is a sufficient reason to include it. The straight story came at the expense of organic storytelling, weakening the narrative as a whole

Inclusive storytelling would be supportive of platforms and narratives centered on the gay experience, recognizing their role in fostering a sense of belonging and identity, even if they're not relatable to the homophobic majority

I can’t wait to never read or hear that again

Every time someone calls omegaverse "BL" or "gay," a BL/gay story loses its wings

"... would have probably banned this"

Banning it would’ve been the best thing they could’ve done

I’m not feeling the love for China or Taiwan

Every time someone calls omegaverse "BL" or "gay," a BL/gay story loses its wings

"Honestly, I'm surprised with how popular omegaverse is that no one has done this type of thing sooner"

It’s a niche that’s too controversial and problematic to go mainstream. With its own set of problems, mainstream media would be wise to steer clear of omegaverse

Authors aren't infallible gods who can do no wrong

BL is grounded in human connection. Omegaverse? It’s a hodgepodge of non-human "mating" rituals. Relying on scent glands, heat/rut, marking, rape, and knotting, it's a bestiality fetish pretending to be deep storytelling

Omegaverse going live-action is proof not everything that can be adapted, should be

You're assuming the straight filler brings "balance" and "novelty" when, for some of us, it’s the part we’re tempted to fast-forward

I wasn’t bored watching Hee Su, I was bored waiting for the drama to get back to him

"... we've been bombarded left and right ..."

We’re not under attack or being bombarded, we’re being acknowledged

If your ability to relate to a story disappears as soon as you encounter non-straight characters, the problem isn't with the story. It's with you and your inability to relate to experiences outside your own/the norm

"Every piece of media needs to have their target demographic in mind"

They didn't have me in mind, I didn’t sign up for a straight story

"Not contrasting Heesu with a straight couple would encourage people's negative opinion of homosexuality as being only this fantasy world"

This one’s giving, "quick, add a straight couple before the gays start thinking they're the main characters." Subordinating gay stories to heteronormativity to soften the blow for mainstream viewers doesn’t encourage tolerance or inclusivity, it prolongs the journey towards it

The drama reduces gay characters to secondary roles whose worth is dependent on heteronormativity to balance it out or legitimatize it, and that reflects a mindset of marginalization rather than inclusivity

Do you prefer a blend of straight and gay stories? Why not channel your creativity into writing your mixed stories from scratch? It'd be a better, more respectful approach than messing with existing works that exclusively center around gay characters and relationships

Since Chan Yeong isn’t the lead, we can skip the nuance and speed-run his story? But we do have time to show it?

He’s not the focus, and they could’ve ... not focused on him at all

An entire class being gay is possible in reality. I've also seen it happen

Gay people tend to gravitate towards each other, especially in spaces they feel comfortable expressing themselves (e.g., theatre)