Display MoreA whole bunch of nonsense
I specifically mentioned the hate Lisa has been getting lately, because that's what this thread is about. That hatred has been coming primarily from middle aged men and blaming it on jealous fangirls won't solve the societal double standards you're worried about.
That being said, what's been happening between Armys and blinks is a reciprocated rivalry-induced hatred. It does delve into slut shaming and misogynistic attacks sometimes, but that has a lot to do with fandom rivalry and wars and too little to do with fangirls being jealous of female idols. Just like how blinks' hate delves into transphobia, homophobia and body shaming but I digress. There's a reason you see the same kind of attacks exchanged even between fandoms of fellow girl groups. It's all about rivalry and competition.
Ps: I never thought you were particularly critical in your thinking and posting or capable of looking beyond your fandom lenses and lacing every argument with fandom rivalry bullshit, like you did in your og post here. So it's all fine if your opinion on my critical understanding and reading comprehension changed, I never cared for it to begin with 😉
This is why I mentioned your reading comprehension appears to be lacking.
The OP was addressing several key points:
1. The current backlash Lisa is facing and the evident double standards.
2. How fans, in general (not limited to Army vs. Blinks, but used as an example), sometimes abandon their own principles to criticize a rival group.
3. The reluctance of international fans to utilize their influence and platforms to speak out against injustice when it involves a group they consider a rival.
I attempted to respond to these points by touching upon various aspects. I discussed the rivalry between fan groups, I mentioned the existence of sexist double standards, and finally, I briefly touched on the jealousy that may stem from internalized misogyny, specifically, the concept of fragile femininity. However, it's important to note that my focus on the last point wasn't meant to make it the primary reason for the entire situation. I merely mentioned it in passing, not as the central theme of my overall argument.
Therefore, your entire critique of me suggesting that I made it solely about jealous fangirls is irrelevant because I never stated that. I am fully aware that much of the criticism and hate directed at Lisa predominantly comes from this specific demographic. This applies not only to Lisa but also to other female idols who embrace their sexuality. Moreover, when it comes to Korean fans, they may not even belong to a particular fandom; they can be random individuals who hold conservative and misogynistic views.
However, it's worth reiterating that the OP's main point was to address how international fans sometimes compromise their values and fail to express outrage over evident social injustices simply because of who is on the receiving end of that injustice.
