@Neil Groves Honestly, I can't even relate to the idea of being "disturbed" by fiction - that's the Gen X superpower, and Gen Y/Z weakness. If I don't like something (BL included), I just don't read it. End of story.
I only care about one thing: is it LEGAL to publish in its country of origin or not? That's the real line. For the rest, here's the deal: if you're not prepared to face a foreign culture that might clash with your personal sensibilities, then STAY INSIDE YOUR OWN CULTURAL BUBBLE AND STOP WHINING.
You're free to dislike it, drop it, ignore it, even criticise it - sure. But once you start talking like a missionary about what "shouldn't be drawn", you're no longer protecting anyone. You're just projecting your hangups on a culture that NEVER asked for your approval in the first place.
You don't have to like what they make. Just don't pretend your discomfort is some kind of moral compass.
I only care about one thing: is it LEGAL to publish in its country of origin or not? That's the real line. For the rest, here's the deal: if you're not prepared to face a foreign culture that might clash with your personal sensibilities, then STAY INSIDE YOUR OWN CULTURAL BUBBLE AND STOP WHINING.
You're free to dislike it, drop it, ignore it, even criticise it - sure. But once you start talking like a missionary about what "shouldn't be drawn", you're no longer protecting anyone. You're just projecting your hangups on a culture that NEVER asked for your approval in the first place.
You don't have to like what they make. Just don't pretend your discomfort is some kind of moral compass.
If violence doesn't solve your problems, it's because you haven't hit hard enough.