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OK, I'm not commenting on whether or not the way BL writers are treated is right or wrong, I'm commenting on whether or not Aoey's action had anything to do with this particular situation. Once the photo was posted, that was it. Nothing Aoey did would change the firestorm of controversy.

The way BL actors are treated will continue so long as fans demand that BL couples behave as real couples, so the problem is in our hands, nobody else's.

Welcome to growing up gay. Not the point, I know. I guess where my sympathy goes away is that they knew ahead of time what they were getting into - especially Sib - and so this isn't something suddenly forced on them - it was precipitated by their own carelessness and irresponsibility. I blame Sib (no surprise, right?) because he especially must have known this would be the result, but his monomaniacal (I downgraded him from psycho to monomaniacal just for you) pursuit of Gene swept away all practical concerns and the impact on others.

If he had broken his contract, the BL production would end, and all those people would lose their jobs. That's too much damage for not playing along.

Gene had two personal residences, including a nice tower apartment and a villa on the edge of town, not to mention his family's mansion. I think he qualifies as wealthy.

But I agree with your main point. Boo hoo to the rich people, but a lot of those boys depend on the money to support their families or be able to go to school. I doubt too many rich boys decide to be BL actors, right?

I don't deny the validity of those feelings, but that was their job and they knew it ahead of time. That's different than reality. Also, as a person who had to not only deny his love but his entire sexuality for years, not months, it's hard for me to sympathize with them.

Also, if Sib had broken the contract and walked away from the production a lot of people would have lost their jobs and livelihoods - that's too selfish to the point of evil, as families would suffer, maybe go hungry, not be able to make rent, pay for school, etc.

Everyone around here is so easily weirded out. So what if he wants to have sex with his cat? As long as the cat is consenting, who are we to judge? That cat was so cute - I'd definitely have sex with it.

How did Aoey manipulate Gene? Other than messing with him by saying he spiked the drink, he's been fairly forthright - what lies has he told? If anything, Gene lied to Aoey about his feelings for Sib (not that I think he had any responsibity discuss it with him).

I guess you're right about the novel adaptation - that's one of the reasons I wish they'd stop adapting novels and write original screenplays - they're not taking advantage of the visual medium being another reason.

How would it be different? Gene & Sib were reckless and photographed and it was posted. The result would have been the same no matter what Aoey did.

COVID. Not even hugs from friends. I just got my second shot, so in a week I'm flying to NYC and going feral. (Not really.)

Aoey likes Gene, not Nubsib.

I don't see how it's his fault at all. Gene and Sib were reckless and someone photographed them. The result would have been the same no matter what Aoey did.

Me too, although I didn't skip over the changing room scene and I've rewatched it once or twice... well, several hundred times.

I agree, but Tum looks awful good in those knit shirts. I couldn't get into the ending because I don't understand why they can't just wait four months.

He didn't drug the drink. He just said he did to mess with Gene.

Why can't they just cool it for four months. The entire planet has had to do it for 14 months now.

In the novel Aoey was evil. In this he's not. They don't have to follow the novel.

Ditto. I haven't been touched by a man since last March, and I still wouldn't do Gene.

I know, but it's the job, and it's just four months. All that drama because they have to cool it for 4 months? It's ridiculous.

I'm more or less only watching if for Aey at this point. Well, also Tum's hot body, but I could just frequent his tiktok instead.

Bruce's acting in that livestream was a masterclass. Hin was great this ep too.

Up did a good job, but the writing was so bad it made no sense. They can't wait four months? It's not like they can't call each other and zoom.

I was just staring at my screen saying "Hunh?" All that drama because they can't wait four months? WTF? Welcome to adulthood. You don't always get everything you want.

Why is is Aoey's fault? He got bombarded during a live stream and lost it. You could see him trying to retain his composure. If he had just cut the feed everyone would have taken it as confirmation.