S2E7: Romanticizing and Normalizing Toxic Behavior in BLs

LoveCast The BL Podcast

Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7

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Episode description

This week we've delving into a heavier topic as we discuss the place of toxic behavior in BL media. Does toxic content have a place me BL media? Where do we draw the line between portraying a toxic character and romanticizing a toxic character? And why is is so important to talk about these aspects of Boys' Love content? Join us for this complex but necessary discussion on toxicity in media and how we consume it.

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