Omegaverse going live-action is proof not everything that can be adapted, should be
Is civility so scarce that we should tiptoe around the feelings of others and abide by playground rules of engagement, only speaking when we're spoken to?
My initial comments targeted a specific genre, rather than the character of the people I responded to. I criticized omegaverse as objectionable, offensive, and obscene
In circumstances where disagreement with a specific story or genre shakes the foundations of one's self-wroth and character, the root of the problem can be traced not to the critic, but to the person tying their identity to the story or genre and risking personal offense from the negativity directed towards it. They experience every attack on the story or genre in the same register they'd experience an attack on their own person
With a fondness for different genres, comedy, action, crime, psychological thriller, horror, historical, gay/lesbian romance (excluding omegaverse and futanari which I consider "straight" and inferior), musicals, medical, and more, my interests are wide-ranging. If someone were to disagree with a favorite genre of mine, I'd discuss their reasoning and provide a new perspective to broaden their appreciation for the genre. That said, I might not always be in the frame of mind for such a discussion
Omegaverse going live-action is proof not everything that can be adapted, should be
You didn't ask for my opinion, and I didn't ask for yours. People don't fill out an official "permission to respond" form before sharing their opinions on the internet
The majority of my comments were in reaction to the personal attacks made against me
Comment: arent you just a sunshine to be around Response: I’m the sunshine that melts your ice cream
Comment: youre actually just a jobless miserable person lol Response: I work, relax, and spar with internet goblins for sport. Is that the schedule of a miserable person?
Another commenter's use of the term "crackhead person" to describe me has been overlooked. Why aren't you disturbed by the name-calling? It's inconsistent to take issue with the condemnation of fandom culture or a genre and dismiss the uncivil manner in which fans engage with non-fans or dissenters
"On multiple users' comment threads"
I have the stamina to engage in multiple conversations
"I can't imagine wasting my time verbally fencing with strangers to let them know this"
You wasted your time writing a lengthy response to let me know you're not interested in wasting your time
"Get some good friends. Go outside and take long walks, preferably out in the peace and quiet of nature. Find positive reasons to laugh and love"
The more a person tries to convince others of their indifference, the higher the likelihood that they’re lying about "not giving a damn" and trying to convince themselves of the lie
Celebrities are selling their talent and image. If they do something that tarnishes that image, the public has…
You express concern about the "harm" that online criticism of public figures might "cause," yet you have no qualms about using suicide statistics to guilt-trip strangers online. That's not morally consistent behavior
Celebrity status is a product of misinformation and manufactured publicity. I'm not launching attacks or "aiming cannons at them." I'm shattering the illusion. And I won't apologize for doing that
Yeah but I think they went step too far. I was honestly not mad about them adding straight couple as a way to…
"If you need to go this far, just do not adapt the gay webtoons, make your own straight youth drama with gay side couple"
Well said, gay works should be entrusted to producers unafraid to remain true to their essence. Cowards driven solely by profit have no place adapting gay works. I'd tell them to pour their greed elsewhere and come up with their own straight stories
I agree, my guess is that maybe the reason for that might be that same-sex relationships are still looked down…
"... to insure more people might be drawn to watch it"
The corporate jargon translates to "homophobes can stomach it now"
This adaptation targets the wrong audiences, capitalizing on the appeal of the source material and delivering a final, unrecognizable product that pays lip service to its gay roots for commercial gain. The sneaky tactic deserves criticism and a raised eyebrow or two
People are entitled to their opinions jut like how u rated this "awesome" While yes i do feel like giving it a…
"People literally gave it a review of 1.0 How about you make yours and make sure it's good then let me rate it"
Are you implying that only certified professionals can distinguish quality from mediocrity?
There's no rule stating I should be a master chef before deciding whether a meal is delicious or dismal. Why should I be a seasoned director before deciding whether a drama is captivating or cringe-worthy? Critique doesn’t require a business license
For the sake of the argument, imagine I rolled up my sleeves and produced a drama that earned a single star out of ten from you. Would I lash out and shame you? No, I'd understand the low rating reflects your personal opinion. Fans of this drama would benefit from responding to criticism with the same level of understanding
They never intended to use the story to depict queer people as a normal part of the world, there is no need for…
"... or you're queer and need expand your palette very quickly" "... you didnt get it and are hell bent on blocking your ears"
Says the person plugging their ears and refusing to hear criticism
"Expand your palette?" Who are you to tell other "queer" people how to feel or respond?
We've been tasting the rainbow since forever. We know representation when we see it, and the adaptation doesn't make the cut. You're trying to pass off this flavorless, heteronormative glass of tap water as a fine "queer" wine, and you're offended we're seeing through the lies and not raising our glasses. It's pathetic
"... as someone who read and loved the manhwa before this aired ..."
Having read the source material, I believe the adaptation downplayed the "queerness." It's a shadow of its former self
"... even the straight side characters exist to serve as contrast"
Defining "queer" stories in relation to straight ones creates a hierarchy of experiences, positioning straight experiences as the baseline and "queer" experiences as the "other"
You're further marginalizing an underrepresented group. It'd be more respectful to focus on the challenges and triumphs of "queer" characters without relying on contrasts or heteronormativity
"... its reaching for a larger audience"
The corporate jargon translates to "homophobes can stomach it now"
This adaptation targets the wrong audiences, capitalizing on the appeal of the source material and delivering a final, unrecognizable product that pays lip service to its "queer" roots for commercial gain. The sneaky tactic deserves criticism and a raised eyebrow or two
"Wanting something different out of the show and the show being bad are two very seperate things"
The drama is bad
"... you not being able to see it doesnt mean it wasnt there"
If your defense is "you didn’t watch hard enough," the story wasn’t told well enough
"... you're not a person i even want to be having these conversations with lol good day"
That "good day" came late for someone pretending to be above the discourse
I'm not bending over backwards to defend "straightwashed" media. Again, like I said. If you wanted a BL that is…
I must say I'm impressed with your patience and understanding nature
After reflecting on our conversation, I noticed my initial response to your review might've come across as aggressive, and I sincerely apologize for that
For me it was a nice series presenting 4 ML who falls in Lvoe. Perhaps they had chose a better title, but this…
"... presenting 4 ML who falls in Lvoe"
That’s the factory setting for straight dramas. Couple A, Couple B, mild conflict, credits. Except this time, the second straight couple got the actual plot and the first gay couple the plot should've been about stood around looking photogenic. Nothing new or entertaining
I'm not bending over backwards to defend "straightwashed" media. Again, like I said. If you wanted a BL that is…
"You wanting a gay utopia would show that you have unresolved feelings with your homosexuality and the heteronormative world around you"
I'm a visionary, worn out by straight identifying people and their baloney. They're unable to recognize the magnificence of same-sex relationships, and I'm unable to stand them
Being granted a seat at the table by your straight identifying friends is a good start, but settling for the current situation isn't the mindset of a visionary. I dream of a future in which we don’t have to ask for a seat
The competition you mentioned is a manifestation of the modern dog-eat-dog society that conditions us to battle it out for the slightest hint of recognition and visibility. A gay utopia would be chill in comparison
"Thank you for your response, have a good day!"
Thank you for taking the time to respond. Enjoy the rest of your day or night
My initial comments targeted a specific genre, rather than the character of the people I responded to. I criticized omegaverse as objectionable, offensive, and obscene
In circumstances where disagreement with a specific story or genre shakes the foundations of one's self-wroth and character, the root of the problem can be traced not to the critic, but to the person tying their identity to the story or genre and risking personal offense from the negativity directed towards it. They experience every attack on the story or genre in the same register they'd experience an attack on their own person
With a fondness for different genres, comedy, action, crime, psychological thriller, horror, historical, gay/lesbian romance (excluding omegaverse and futanari which I consider "straight" and inferior), musicals, medical, and more, my interests are wide-ranging. If someone were to disagree with a favorite genre of mine, I'd discuss their reasoning and provide a new perspective to broaden their appreciation for the genre. That said, I might not always be in the frame of mind for such a discussion
"I didn't overlook it, as I never encountered it"
The comment: https://imgur.com/Evy9nNq
The majority of my comments were in reaction to the personal attacks made against me
Comment: arent you just a sunshine to be around
Response: I’m the sunshine that melts your ice cream
Comment: youre actually just a jobless miserable person lol
Response: I work, relax, and spar with internet goblins for sport. Is that the schedule of a miserable person?
Another commenter's use of the term "crackhead person" to describe me has been overlooked. Why aren't you disturbed by the name-calling? It's inconsistent to take issue with the condemnation of fandom culture or a genre and dismiss the uncivil manner in which fans engage with non-fans or dissenters
"On multiple users' comment threads"
I have the stamina to engage in multiple conversations
"I can't imagine wasting my time verbally fencing with strangers to let them know this"
You wasted your time writing a lengthy response to let me know you're not interested in wasting your time
"Get some good friends. Go outside and take long walks, preferably out in the peace and quiet of nature. Find positive reasons to laugh and love"
I'm content with my current pastimes, thank you
This is mine: omegaverse is a fandom felony that sets back fandom ten years per story, and its fans trigger every alarm I have
"Also pit babe is also Omegaverse and it did ok that it got a 2nd season"
"Pit Babe" got a 2nd season after it ditched the omegaverse part, isn't that right?
They grant "queerness" a fleeting moment of freedom in the final ten minutes. But don’t worry, it’s in the name of progress, whatever that means
Comment sections aren't a "positivity only" zone
Celebrity status is a product of misinformation and manufactured publicity. I'm not launching attacks or "aiming cannons at them." I'm shattering the illusion. And I won't apologize for doing that
Well said, gay works should be entrusted to producers unafraid to remain true to their essence. Cowards driven solely by profit have no place adapting gay works. I'd tell them to pour their greed elsewhere and come up with their own straight stories
The corporate jargon translates to "homophobes can stomach it now"
This adaptation targets the wrong audiences, capitalizing on the appeal of the source material and delivering a final, unrecognizable product that pays lip service to its gay roots for commercial gain. The sneaky tactic deserves criticism and a raised eyebrow or two
Are you implying that only certified professionals can distinguish quality from mediocrity?
There's no rule stating I should be a master chef before deciding whether a meal is delicious or dismal. Why should I be a seasoned director before deciding whether a drama is captivating or cringe-worthy? Critique doesn’t require a business license
For the sake of the argument, imagine I rolled up my sleeves and produced a drama that earned a single star out of ten from you. Would I lash out and shame you? No, I'd understand the low rating reflects your personal opinion. Fans of this drama would benefit from responding to criticism with the same level of understanding
"... you didnt get it and are hell bent on blocking your ears"
Says the person plugging their ears and refusing to hear criticism
"Expand your palette?" Who are you to tell other "queer" people how to feel or respond?
We've been tasting the rainbow since forever. We know representation when we see it, and the adaptation doesn't make the cut. You're trying to pass off this flavorless, heteronormative glass of tap water as a fine "queer" wine, and you're offended we're seeing through the lies and not raising our glasses. It's pathetic
"... as someone who read and loved the manhwa before this aired ..."
Having read the source material, I believe the adaptation downplayed the "queerness." It's a shadow of its former self
"... even the straight side characters exist to serve as contrast"
Defining "queer" stories in relation to straight ones creates a hierarchy of experiences, positioning straight experiences as the baseline and "queer" experiences as the "other"
You're further marginalizing an underrepresented group. It'd be more respectful to focus on the challenges and triumphs of "queer" characters without relying on contrasts or heteronormativity
"... its reaching for a larger audience"
The corporate jargon translates to "homophobes can stomach it now"
This adaptation targets the wrong audiences, capitalizing on the appeal of the source material and delivering a final, unrecognizable product that pays lip service to its "queer" roots for commercial gain. The sneaky tactic deserves criticism and a raised eyebrow or two
"Wanting something different out of the show and the show being bad are two very seperate things"
The drama is bad
"... you not being able to see it doesnt mean it wasnt there"
If your defense is "you didn’t watch hard enough," the story wasn’t told well enough
"... you're not a person i even want to be having these conversations with lol good day"
That "good day" came late for someone pretending to be above the discourse
After reflecting on our conversation, I noticed my initial response to your review might've come across as aggressive, and I sincerely apologize for that
That’s the factory setting for straight dramas. Couple A, Couple B, mild conflict, credits. Except this time, the second straight couple got the actual plot and the first gay couple the plot should've been about stood around looking photogenic. Nothing new or entertaining
I'm a visionary, worn out by straight identifying people and their baloney. They're unable to recognize the magnificence of same-sex relationships, and I'm unable to stand them
Being granted a seat at the table by your straight identifying friends is a good start, but settling for the current situation isn't the mindset of a visionary. I dream of a future in which we don’t have to ask for a seat
The competition you mentioned is a manifestation of the modern dog-eat-dog society that conditions us to battle it out for the slightest hint of recognition and visibility. A gay utopia would be chill in comparison
"Thank you for your response, have a good day!"
Thank you for taking the time to respond. Enjoy the rest of your day or night