Ninjarette

I didn't say they were "here to please me". I shared my thoughts. They don't know me. I said I would like to see them work with other people. I didn't say they're trash.

My comments aren't made "to please you", but that didn't stop you from thinking they were. Sorry to break that to you. Keep that same energy.

Wtf is wrong with you? Stop being a bitch.

You've already said that. Time to move on. My last comment to you.

Yep. When someone wishes you physical harm, cut the dialogue. You don't have to try and "work it out".

Bravo!

...and I'm a Black woman who knows a lot about world history, cultural practices/laws/traditions and the harmful impact of the sexualization of children.

So? Why do care about what they think of you? They're nobody to you.

They don't know you. These weirdos are not your friends. They dont give a f*ck about you. But you're on here trying to get their approval...that's exactly what you're doing, and they love watching you squirm.

You're a coward? It's easy to call someone a "coward" when their typing from their phone, in a safe, undisclosed location. Most of these clowns would fold, in real space. Completely different people. Internet courage doesn't mean much.

"I'm made fun of", and you give them fuel by honoring their nonsense. Send their asses to "Blockanda", and keep it moving. Lose the humiliation kink. Please.

But you were the one who brought up Thai culture. The OP didn't.

So while we don't "judge an entire country", we can judge a cultural practice.

But you were the one who brought up Thai culture. The OP didn't.

So while we don't "judge an entire country", we can judge a cultural practice.

You're going to have to learn how to get folks "up off you", as my mom says.

I give the same energy I get. If you choose to go back and forth, you're going to have to stop explaining yourself. The goal is not to gain agreement. The goal is to share your opinion. Those who agree with you? Great
Those who don't? Great.. until they act like asses, and then you have to get them together, or ignore them.

A lot of these antagonistic responses you're getting is because your words are being taken personally, because there's some truth to your words. There's no reason for anyone to be calling you out of your name.

"Bully" is a catch all word people use to silence you, in this space. Telling someone they're weird is not "bullying"

A lot of these folks get off on discord. Just like the whole Vegas/Pete Twitter fiasco - bringing that shit over here, just to have something to be up in arms about, and stir folks up to continue the "them vs us" nonsense.

Let it go.

I'm from the US. ALL cultures have practices/traditions that aren't healthy. Just because the age of consent is 15 doesn't mean it's okay for adults to engage in sexual activity with children.

Culture is not God. We can appreciate different cultures, but that doesn't mean a particular cultural practice is off the table, SIMPLY because it's cultural...Western culture included.

The age of consent starts at 11, and goes up. The Phillipines is 12. Japan is 13 - and their child porn protection laws aren't even 10 years old - and they exclude Manga, which is full of underage sexual imagery. They need to do better. That's a cultural criticism, and you would have to look far and wide, to find the f*cks I give about that criticism.

Racism/Colorism/Featurism is cultural
Female circumcision is cultural. The binding of women's feet was cultural. Honor killing is cultural. So the "who am I to judge???: perspective is interesting, at best. We're not talking about chewing gum in public, or not covering your mouth when you sneeze. Cultural practices can and should be challenged.

I'm telling you. It's weird.
"What does shipping have to do with sex???"

A lot. I'm in my late twenties. What am I going to do with a 17 year old ....boy, in a "romantic" relationship? We gonna watch cartoons and cuddle with stuffed animals? If I'm romantically interested in a man, sex would eventually be an expectation. I have no interest in romantic relationships with minors.

I don't know why people play dumb, when their toes are stepped on.

I would highly recommend you stop trying to reason with folks who like to gaslight, as if romance and sex can't go together.

Adults and minors having "romantic" relationships is inappropriate.

I don't want any 27 year old man having a "romantic" relationship with my 17 year old sister.

"Shipping is the desire by followers of a fandom for two or more people, either real-life people or fictional characters to be in a romantic and/or sexual relationship."

There is no such thing as "platonic shipping". Lol.

Yes! The fuckery is real!

"He's almost 18". Well "almost" doesn't count. Like "almost dead". You're alive, until you're not. You're a minor, until you're not.

"The age of consent in Thailand is 15!!!!" The age of consent in the Philippines is 12. Japan? 13
Nigeria? 11. At some point a stand must be taken. You can't simply let culture be the judge of what's right.

Just because a culture/society allows sex between adults and minors doesn't mean it's right. All cultures have toxic practices/traditions.

I love sex. But sex isn't a God.

Preach!

I'm waiting for Seojoon to have a meltdown. Jiwoo is Jiwoo...the same dude who expects folks to figure him out, with nothing to work with....and then has the nerve to get an attitude when people are hurt by his behavior.

When Seojoon went to Jiwoo's house, and got that chilly interaction, I wish he would have turned around and left. But nope, he kept pushing, and Jiwoo kept firing at him to the point where I was like, "Seojoon, leave this man's home. He does not want you there..."

When Seojoon finally lets all that emotion out....it's going to be heartbreaking to watch. When he said, "How could you do that to me? I haven't wronged you. You left me alone to live in our house...", I was heartbroken.

Yep. But I don't let people keep me from sharing my opinion about characters on a series.

If I dont llke a character, i don't like a character.

Yeah, but I remember someone saying in the book, Kinn actually thinks Porsche betrayed him, and questions if he was actually a substitute for Tawan. Now, let's PRAY they decided to deviate from the book, because the way the series has progressed, there's no legit reason Kinn should think Porsche betrayed him. I mean he adores Kinn, and would take a bullet for him - like he almost did.

Making Kinn look like a dummy is not good.

I didn't like him, in season one. I couldn't figure out why Seojoon was so smitten. Lol

It was actually more difficult for me to understand Seojoon's attraction to Jiwoo. But yeah, Seojoon carried most of the relationship...period.

First off, nobody is "complaining'. We're all sharing our perspective, based on what we got from the first season, and what we see now. All perspectives are welcome, not just yours. It could be said that you're "complaining". That's how it works. Some good points have been made...not just by you.

Secondly, we don't know how Seojoon really feels. He's holding back, because he's struggling with anger from being abandoned, yet he's so happy to see his love. But trust, when he gets fed up and remembers all he went thru, after Jiwoo bounced with no explanation - when the "blow up" scene happens, we'll see if Seojoon is who you think he is - the never complaining, always understanding partner of a man who made it very difficult for him to love him.

I'm sure Jiwoo's coldness bothered him (how could it not), and I have some issues with him trying to force himself on Jiwoo. They both need therapy. However, when you love someone, you don't abandon them....for a year, and leave them with no idea where you are, if you're alive or dead. That's traumatic.

No one can make you happy. You're right about that. Seojoon was controlling, and couldn't let go. Sometimes you have to bring closure, despite the other person leaving everything open.

As an introvert myself, I think you may have misunderstood the definition.