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Actually, when people label men as paedophiles ( in this case, for example) they are actually using the term wrongly. These men are not usually paedophiles at all. A paedophile is a man or a woman who is attracted to prepubescent children Most girls of 17/18 have sexually mature bodies - even if their mental and emotional age belies this fact - hence the need for a law which protects minors. Men who sleep with minors are guilty of a crime whether legal or moral but that is not the same as paedophila.

I see. Thank you for your reply. (I just wondered if it were a typo - sorry!) Also it was hard to tell whether you were supporting the actor or the young woman concerned which can alter the whole meaning of your comment.

Actually, Kayden, it is healthy to be neutral if you don't have enough information to make an unbiased jugement but it is not healthy to apologise for upsetting someone if your own comments only reflected your neutral stance but were not rude.

@ Kdramachic. I am a tad confused. Do do you really hope so (from a generous / morally superior point of view) or was this supposed to say " I hope (that) you DON'T have people in your corner. " ? If they had people in their corner, and this happened to them, they would not learn a lesson from it, IMO.

Thanks. I might. But I asked because there are at least two dramas that I know of where the ML died in real life - killed off by the emperor - but the drama finished before it happens so many viewers were not aware.

Is this drama one of those which has a sad ending or is it like a couple that end before the historical character in real life dies? I have never seen it but thought that I might have a look at it.

Thank you for explaining your stance towards the actor. As I said, if it is that serious, one of your leaders might be able to contact the studios / platform / whomever on your behalf.

Thanks. I may look at a later episode, to see if the FL has changed, and if she has, I'll give it a go.

So that was a prayer mat on the table? I didn't think that far - and to be honest, it is not that clear at all and the view, when in the frame, is always oblique. And, being a Westerner, it was not something that I, and many, many like me, would spot / take note of - But, to be honest, I am not sure that the workers in the prop department would recognise it either. That is, I don't think that they deliberately disrespected this, what is to you, a sacred image. But if you feel that strongly contact the studios. If it is as bad as you say, then some of your leaders can take up the complaint for you. I am not sure why you would even mention 'the actor' (I assume you mean the male lead) in one of your posts (re boycotting) as it would be nothing to do with him.

Thanks. I started to watch it but dropped it. I couldn't stand the female lead incessantly throwing herself at the ML. I may give it another go at some stage - if I can get past the first few episodes.

Jiejie: I understand why you made this comment and agree with to it to a certain degree but, in highlighting a material truth, you have overlooked the force of symbolic power. The object itself may not have inherent force but the deeper reality is that people behave as if it does, and that behaviour has consequences. As certain comments have been deleted, I can not see what took place between you but, whatever your own religious beliefs, or lack thereof, it seems that you have told this person (whether you intended it or not) that they should ignore a facet of their own religion. Again, from a psychological standpoint, that may be reasonable in your (and my) opinion, but the other person may see it as an attack on their religion - because said symbolism is too potent.

Please reply to my other comment so that I can comment (or not) on this post.

I have just watched from 18-26 minutes and could not see anything which resembled the Kaaba - no 'cube' of any kind. The only thing that you could be referring to is the 'mat' on the table. Unfortunately, it is not detailed enough to show anything other than a vaguely eastern scene not unlike a European town square for me to identify it. Please elaborate.

Oddly enough, I have never liked him in any of the dramas he has been in (I don't actively dislike him but I don't like him, either.) but this is the first time that I didn't get that, "Oh, is he in it?" feeling. But you are right. He is boring here - but he is meant to be. No emotions, and all that. He would do Spock proud. (My favourite Vulcan, for those who don't get the reference.)

Kisskh has up to ep. 31 but I don't know how good the most recent subs are as I have not got that far.

I didn't know. Thank you.

Thank you.

I refer to the one who was alive kissing the one who was dead.

How did THAT get past the censors? Was it filmed outside China?

You are welcome. In Rise of Ning the second ML is the First ML in A Splendid Match. I have watched it three times - but not for the FL lead, particularly. She is just as straightforward / mentally strong in that drama, too, but a lot more 'genteel' - and less brash. But overall, I much preferred Rise of Ning to this production as the storyline is, IMO, much more exciting. As for the hairpin Ceremony - she went through that, too, in Rise of Ning. I have seen at least four dramas where they show it.