Comment by Rei on Song of the Wasteland - Chapter 1

Everyone defending this shut up and read jaxx's apology, even the author has taken accountability for their ignorance but some of y'all can't get into your heads, "this is why I hate new bl readers" no you're just dense, "where is this backlash for r*e and abuse" there is a lot of hate for it but since it's popular, its fans attack anyone who tries to criticize their beloved r*e fetish bl


We would like to inform you regarding the discontinuation of Song of the Wasteland. This was a voluntary decision made with a heavy sense of responsibility, with the intention of proceeding more cautiously in future creative endeavors. We will return with better works.

To readers,

I humbly accept the criticism that several scenes in Episode 1 contained disrespectful depictions of other cultures and people. Even if the direction and themes of the story differ from what you may be concerned about I have decided not to launch the work, as the fundamental limitations of this project's premise are clear.

I believe this situation has revealed my complacent attitude toward human rights sensitivity when handling a specific era and setting, and that my storytelling lacked sufficient care and nuance. I am deeply ashamed.

In my eagerness to focus on the characters, I failed to fully recognize that I was replicating problematic historical contexts and representational tropes found in past works.

I also deeply resonate with the criticism that the characterization in question was not something to be treated lightly within a genre like BL.

What I had told myself was passion for the storiesl, I now recognize as arrogance. I was not as prepared or as careful as this story required me to be.

I apologize for any displeasure caused to you, and I will carry this reflection with me as I continue.

Sincerely,

JAXX