Add Vietnam to the Database next

 newbiefan:

I would love to explore more Vietnamese dramas and those from countries like Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal...

Content from some countries is not receiving the global recognition it deserves, potentially due to the smaller size of these countries or other factors that limit their visibility. Despite the quality and uniqueness of the content produced in these regions, it often remains unnoticed on the global stage. This lack of recognition can be attributed to several reasons, including limited distribution channels, insufficient marketing efforts, and the dominance of content from larger, more influential countries.

Moreover, content from these smaller countries is often not available on major platforms, whether free or subscription-based. As a result, the rich cultural narratives, innovative ideas, and diverse perspectives from these regions remain inaccessible to a broader audience. This situation highlights the need for more inclusive and diverse content distribution networks that can bring attention to the creative works from all corners of the world, ensuring that talent and stories from smaller countries receive the recognition they rightfully deserve.

This post is not intended to promote any particular theme or tag, but to advocate for the inclusion of Vietnam on the site. While I am not fully informed about the situation in Myanmar, I noticed some contradictions in the statements being made. On one hand, it is said that Myanmar is producing BL (Boys' Love) content, yet on the other hand, it is claimed that such content is not applicable there.

No country should be excluded from being added to this site for any reason. It is crucial to acknowledge that the responsibility to follow the laws and constitution of a country lies with its citizens, who are inherently more aware of their own socio-political context than outsiders.

Regarding the promotion of BL content, Myanmar citizens are best positioned to navigate their own legal and cultural landscape. They can contribute various forms of content to the site that align with their local regulations and societal norms, excluding BL content if necessary to remain within legal boundaries. This approach ensures that the site remains inclusive and diverse while respecting the specific conditions of each country.

This highlights a valid reason why Burmese people should connect with the wider world. The more influence a country's drama and movie industries have globally, the more people become interested in that country and its issues. Take South Korea, for example. A decade or so ago, the political landscape of South Korea was not a major topic of international discussion. However, due to the global rise of South Korean media—through K-dramas, movies, and music—people around the world have become more engaged with and knowledgeable about South Korea. Today, every third people are talking about issues in South Korea, from politics to social issues. Media influence often surpasses that of geopolitics, driving international attention and dialogue.

Connecting with the world through media not only showcases a country's culture and talent but also brings international scrutiny and support, which can be crucial in addressing and resolving internal issues. For Myanmar, engaging with the global audience through its creative industries could open up channels for dialogue and support, shedding light on both the rich cultural narratives and the pressing human rights issues facing the country.

I appreciate your concern. Media can indeed be a double-edged sword. It has the potential to be misused for propaganda and manipulation, but it also holds immense power for positive change and accurate representation. By staying positive and discerning,  

I think MDL is not the only or priority project in their hands but there might be others too that may be the reason for ignoring the issues of MDL. We can only hope that things work out.

 hp001:

I agree with Cambodia, Nepal, Bhutan and Laos where producers/directors are free to produce BL content. But for me it is a NO for Myanmar and especially for Malaysia which has the second worst LGBTQ rights record in the world.  Any BL content coming from Malaysia is government propaganda. If a private company/director would dare to produce BL content in Malaysia, the director and actors would be in prison (promotion is prohibited by Islamic laws) or killed by government or fundamental jihadists (extrajudicial killings of gay people is tolerated in Malaysia).  Access to any GLBTQ content is not permitted, any internet sites just mentioning GLBTQ are banned. Foreign movies and TV programs are stripped out of any LGBTQ content and  even content that could  be interpreted as GLBTQ positive/friendly.

At this point you’re hijacking this thread  You should make your own suggestion and have people vote on it. This thread is for Vietnam.

(what you’re saying is very important, but it’s not for this thread. You could also the BL Lovers space.)

 ASTER:

I think MDL is not the only or priority project in their hands but there might be others too that may be the reason for ignoring the issues of MDL. We can only hope that things work out. 

I don't kno - this is a community site, the site's administrators are not responsible for creating content and being that they have obviously already created the website, server, the databases - they have already done all the real work. Depending on how they set the site up, this could literally be 5 minutes worth of work.

Plus I was here when they added the Philippines - that all happened very fast. Thats actually the main reason I sus the true intentions are to prevent any new countries from being added to the "lists" here. There was a bit of a backlash to some of the Pilipino content and I feel like they are trying not to "repeat a mistake" - thats the gist of it.

This site is "supposed to be" for perfect Korean Idols. 

edit: And don't forget - this is not a gay site. Like some user suggested, maybe we should make a different site, that is the sentiments of the site admins, despite the fact that I'm pretty sure their traffic for LGBTQ media is FAR greater than any other traffic.

I don't kno - I feel like it would be very easy to make everyone happy but I'm not sure that is the priority here, which is the reason I keep writing on this thread. 

I'd love to add Be your star, it's an amazing Vietnamese bl drama <3

 Yuanwei:

Seems like Vietnamese dramas and movies are gaining more popularity. It will be nice if it is gonna be the next one to be added to MDL. 

I second that !