FaradayCages

2010s tumblrina back for LADs and nostalgia.

[faradaycages]

Just going to throw up a little intro type post here until I have time to get my account up and running. I've been MIA from Tumblr since the early 2010s. My old account was WatchItEarthGurl and I was pretty active back then.

I'm back now primarily due to LADs content and because I miss the sense of community I used to get here.

So, hi! I'm here now.

[cairoblair]

𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝: @𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬

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Valko Creator Spotlight — Genorol108

As we wait for the news of his return, I know that the community is yearning for Valko content. While I can certainly provide information and some drabbles, my talents are limited to writing. So, I come bearing gifts.

One thing I've seen several people mention is the fact that we could've had Secret Times with Valko by now. Believe me, I'm mourning that too.

However, I had the pleasure of meeting Genorol108, an NSFW audio creator who decided to bless our fandom with a contribution. I originally met one of the script writers (@lucretiavesper) in my Discord channel, as she had been following my reports, and she kindly introduced us to Gen and his work.

Needless to say, we've been losing our minds over his content. I'm an avid smut reader—books and fanfiction alike—but I don't think my jaw ever left the floor. Genuinely.

I've included links to his account and content below, and I highly encourage checking them out. Especially the Valko audio. Seriously. He's extremely talented. Vocal range off the charts.

Plus...he told us a second Valko audio is in the works.

‧₊˚ ☾ Genorol108 on Reddit

‧₊˚ ☾ Genorol108 Masterlist

‧₊˚ ☾ Genorol108 Carrd

‧₊˚ ☾ Valko NSFW Audio

Description: [M4F] Petting Valko Until He Snaps And Knots You [Script Fill] [Valko] [LADS] [Love And Deepspace] [Scenting] [Werewolf] [Collar] [Biting] [Rutting] [Growling] [Pussy Eating] [Blowjob] [Breeding] [Knotting] [Aftercare] [Bring Back Valko] [Save Valko] [Real Orgasm]

My Recs and Personal Favs

‧₊˚ ☾ LADS Caleb NSFW Audio ‧₊˚ ☾ LADS Colonel Caleb NSFW Audio ‧₊˚ ☾ JJK Choso NSFW Audio ‧₊˚ ☾ JJK Nanami NSFW Audio ‧₊˚ ☾ JJK Gojo NSFW Audio ‧₊˚ ☾ Ghostface NSFW Audio

[cairoblair]

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Good evening wolfpack!! It's been quite a day. We'll recap, I'll go over some speculations, then I have a few messages in my inbox that I need to reply to. Today was my last day at work, so I have ample free time now!

Who did you join the game for?

Xavier

Rafayel

Zayne

Sylus

Caleb

Valko

Voting ended onJul 18

Evening Report 7/17/2026

LADS following: — Instagram: 912k — X: 652.9k — YouTube: 324k (allegedly...) — TikTok: 882.1k

Petitions: — iPetitions: 243,600+ — Change.org: 96,700+ — JP Change.org: 8,300+

Infold's revenue (ending the 17th at $73,762 and 5,569 downloads)

Revenue over time. Highest for CN: ~$500,000 on 6/25. Highest for global: ~$350,000 on 6/27. Lowest for CN: ~$70,000 on 6/16. Lowest for global: ~$60,000 on 6/16.

App ranking on CN iOS App Store:

The CN servers reset, and WIW is gone. No banner has replaced it. These are the current events in the game:

Here is my post from earlier on the 9m9 situation. Below is an update. Here's hoping we get some good news about a lawsuit (or an arrest) in the morning!

My Thoughts On No Current Banner

Honestly, I think it is a really good thing for several reasons.

They didn't shadow-drop content. We're fairly confident in the fact that they can't post any updates, so it's slightly comforting to know that they didn't simply throw something in the game.

Their attention is likely focused elsewhere. If they didn't implement any changes into the game, I think it's fair to assume that they have plenty of other things on their plate that require their attention.

They're not fucking up the rerun schedule even further. We're already out of order because of the WIW banner, so I'm glad that we're not straying further off track.

They didn't attempt to drop Raf's 4th myth in the midst of the most chaotic few days of our protest. They're being smart—for once.

They're not making any drastic attempts to get people to log in. This makes me think that they finally have a plan in place.

Most importantly, banners and events are scheduled far in advance. We know that Valko was in development for at least two years, and pieces of his story have been hinted at throughout the main story. It's logical to assume that the only true way forward is with him.

Any multi-banners that they've been working on will include him, simply because his release was scheduled. The fact that they're not attempting to drop anything new tells me what we're at somewhat of a standstill—or, perhaps, a turning point.

The bottom line is that I think we're at a point where they have to realize what they're risking. It's become blatantly obvious that the ones who want Valko are the heavy spenders—I mean, the revenue reports speak for themselves. Businesses speak one language fluently and it's money. By now, we've made them well aware that our wallets are closed until Valko is reinstated.

Basically, I believe there's light at the end of the tunnel. We've found the culprits, we have enough evidence to go after them, and the support for Valko's release is as strong as ever. This isn't just hopium—this is genuine logic. The only way forward for Infold in terms of the game's continued success, the main story's development, the return of their revenue, and the satisfaction of their customers is releasing Valko. It doesn't take a genius to see that.

Assuming that we are correct about the reason for their silence, I think we can truly expect an answer from them at the end of July. I'm not placing all of my bets on that, but I think it's the closest thing to a checkpoint that we have. Overall, I think things are finally looking up for us in a big way.

[cairoblair]

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Good evening, everybody! I hope you're doing well! Lot of stuff going on in the fandom, not much going on with Infold. Wish it was the opposite.

Evening Report 7/16/2026

First and foremost, clearing up some misinformation. The post with the banner of all 6 LIs was never removed from TikTok. I've been checking all of their socials for the past 17 days straight. I have a screenshot from the 9th with the post still up. It's been there since its original post date.

LADS following: — Instagram: 912k — X: 652.9k — YouTube: 324k (allegedly...) — TikTok: 882.4k

Petitions: — iPetitions: 243,000+ — Change.org: 96,600+ — JP Change.org: 8,300+

Infold's revenue and downloads:

LADS ranking on Chinese iOS App Store:

Another Valko billboard went up in China!

Communication From Infold

Apparently, Infold posted on one of their Facebook pages (Taiwan, I believe). At this time of this report, this comment was posted 17 hours ago (7:30PM CDT).

This is speculation, but I feel like this supports our theory of Infold being under a 30-day gag order (self-imposed or not). Given they haven't posted any announcements for the game itself, it seems like there are some restrictions on what they can and can't say.

I don't want to put a deadline on our protest, but it seems like the 29th is our next milestone. I know we're sick and tired of this already, but we need to hold on for a little while longer.

I've suggested this before, but have some fun with it. Post memes with the hashtags, post silly little videos, interact with other people—make it enjoyable rather than a chore. Don't let it be something you dread, because that only makes it more tiring.

The CN servers should be resetting soon, so I'm on the lookout for updates. If I see anything worth mentioning, you'll be the first to know! Sending love <3

[faradaycages]

(NOT) Facts with Faraday

Thoughts on the Valko Situation (as of 7/16/26)

DISCLAIMER: These are not facts and should not be construed as such. The following is simply my own educated suspicions. I am NOT an expert in Chinese politics, history, or culture. These are simply my thoughts and speculations ONLY based on my education (BA in Political Science) as well as the information that has been verified by the lovely @cairoblair

As time goes on, we seem to be developing a better idea of how exactly this entire incident that led to the cancellation of Valko went down:

Corporate sabotage & misinformation campaign/use of 'water armies' against Infold/Valko -> Antis (who appear to skew very young/even minors) bandwagon based on the misinformation (and their own parasocial whatever) and amplify the lies -> Infold shits their pants and panics about drawing government attention (due to the 731 in WU, news outlets claiming anti-Chinese sentiments, etc) leading to them cancelling Valko impulsively -> The global boycott happens - unlike the antis, we have positivity and actually spend money in the game so we are able to both spread positive messages about Valko and the game as well as tank their revenue, social media numbers, and engagement -> State sanctioned media outlets start retracting their negative statements -> The Present (7/16/26)

WHERE WE ARE NOW & WHAT I THINK MAY HAPPEN

Note: This is not intended to be prediction but rather speculation.

To get it out of the way: Yes, I think we are going to get Valko back. I have zero idea about the timeline for this but the State Media shifting their stance is a Really Big Deal in a positive way.

(I plan on this post being one of many posts exploring some of the political, socio-economic, and historical context behind why the events since June 30th have popped off like they have. So yeah, follow me if you like reading the ramblings of a 30-something fandom elder who never gets to use her political science degree for anything anymore.)

My current speculation is that Infold may be under some form of voluntary media blackout. I do believe the CCP is involved but not in the way most people have assumed. My theory is that China may be planning on using The Valko Incident and Infold/PaperGames as a springboard to introduce even further restrictions on gaming and social media for minors.

Historically, China has viewed gaming (and eventually social media use) as a form of harmful addiction for minors. They introduced restrictions on the amount of time those under 18 could play video games daily back in 2019. Then proceeded to further amend these restrictions in 2021 and 2023 to increasingly limit the amount of time minors can game or be on social media. Based on those dates, it seems like they are potentially due for another amendment soon.

It is a known issue that, despite robust facial recognition and ID-based age verifications already in place, a significant majority of Chinese children and young adults are able to find workarounds involving using older relatives' accounts, using pictures of older relatives for face recognition, and even buying gaming accounts off the black market.

But why does this even matter, Faraday?

It matters because gaming companies are one of China's most robust sources of soft power globally as well as bringing in a large amount of revenue from global consumers.

As of right now, this entire Valko Incident has created a lot of negative publicity for Chinese gaming companies as a whole - not just for Infold/PaperGames. I have seen countless people across various social media platforms state that the cancellation of Valko is just another incident on a long list of similar incidents within China-based games that has soured them from ever engaging with another China-based game again. This has not fallen on deaf ears - it is my opinion that the CCP is very much aware of the radical shift in global sentiment. This is further strengthened by the fact that some state media outlets have run articles calling for balancing global concerns with domestic concerns by Chinese gaming companies as the global consumers have grown to be a significant portion of these companies' revenue. What I find most interesting about what the state media outlets have had to say? Their condemnation of misinformation campaigns, the weaponization of sensitive Chinese historical events, the use of 'water armies', and other underhanded tactics to harm a company's reputation and revenue stream.

Okay? Still with me?

So, to review, we have:

an aggressive misinformation campaign that may have been started or helped by a rival company/companies that was bandwagoned by Antis who skew young (with many of them being minors).

a country that believes gaming and social media are harmful addictions for youths.

a large amount of negative publicity for a sector of a country's economy that they value for economic, political, and cultural export reasons.

a gaming company that has provided almost no announcements or updates to their player base in over two weeks.

Now we are all on the same page with the background context.

My current theory regarding Infold's complete silence since Valko's cancellation is that the CCP has requested or 'suggested' a media blackout for Infold as they are planning on introducing new, stricter regulations on minors in gaming. They are investigating and getting pieces in place for this to happen and want to use Infold & The Valko Incident to do that.

The Valko Incident goes far beyond Chinese youths acting like entitled idiots and bullying Chinese gaming companies into kowtowing to their demands. This has broken containment. It has negatively impacted a very significant source of soft political power for their own government and made their country's gaming industry as a whole look untrustworthy to very profitable global markets.

It's clear that their current gaming restrictions are not actually working as intended. In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, the Antis have shown they can do more than just bully a company to get what they want. They were able to actively impact an aspect of their own government's political influence abroad (gaming = soft power). I can't imagine the CCP not taking a stand about this.

To end this giant ramble: I think we will be getting Valko back but it might take a little time.

I have another half dozen or so (NOT) Fact post idea percolating in my head so let me know if you found this post interesting or informative.

(End Note: This is me looking at the situation from a political perspective and there is very little about how I feel PERSONALLY regarding the situation in this post. I'm pissed af at infold and I just want Valko back.)

[alivingtypo]

you can pry starting sentences with 'and' or 'but' out of my cold, dead hands

[today-till-tomorrow]

op how does it feel to be the most correct person on earth

[cairoblair]

Email Campaign Information

Users on X are starting a collective email campaign to open tickets with LADS customer service. Below you can find the template!

You can find your account ID by logging into the LADS website.

Here is a one-click send option.

Subject: Formal Complaint - Stopping All Spending Until Valko Returns

Dear Support Team,

I am writing to formally log a dispute for my account (ID: XXXXXX). Please assign a case tracking number to this ticket and do not close it with an auto-response.

As a paying customer, I am stopping all financial spending—including top-ups and subscription renewals—effective immediately. This spending freeze is a direct result of the decision to cancel Valko (Ao Yin) as the 6th Love Interest.

The global community highly anticipates this character, and I refuse to spend money on a downgraded, incomplete experience.

Please escalate this ticket to your player retention and financial teams. My wallet will remain completely closed until Infold provides a clear roadmap for Valko's safe return.

Sincerely, A Global Deepspace Hunter

[awakefor48hours]

Every once in a while, I wish the friendship meter from the Sims was real so that way when people tell me "I used Chat-GPT" they can visually see just how much respect I just lost for them in that moment.

[calebs-slavicgirl]

this man has every right to be in the game ‼️‼️‼️

[alagaisia]

Hey. Why isn’t the moon landing a national holiday in the US. Isn’t that fucked up? Does anyone else think that’s absurd?

[alagaisia]

It was a huge milestone of scientific and technological advancement. (Plus, at the time, politically significant). Humanity went to space! We set foot on a celestial body that was not earth for the first time in human history! That’s a big deal! I’ve never thought about it before but now that I have, it’s ridiculous to me that that’s not part of our everyday lives and the public consciousness anymore. Why don’t we have a public holiday and a family barbecue about it. Why have I never seen the original broadcast of the moon landing? It should be all over the news every year!

[alagaisia]

It’s July 20th. That’s the day of the moon landing. Next year is going to be the 54th anniversary. I’m ordering astronaut shaped cookie cutters on Etsy and I’m going to have a goddamn potluck. You’re all invited.

[watermelon-converse]

Hey. Hey. Tumblr. Ides of March ppl. We can do this

[emi--rose]

Hell yeah moon holiday

[hello-delicious-tea]

Ooh coming up we should celebrate

[ariaste]

PITCH: We call it Moon Day, and then every 7 years when it falls on a Monday, that's an even BIGGER deal and we call that Moon Day Monday and go absolutely apeshit about it (the next Moon Day Monday is in 2026 so we have a couple trial runs first)

[sarostheghostcat]

MOON DAY MOON DAY MOON DAY

[wafflebloggies]

moon day is 20th July!!!

[silly-jellyghoty]

Scheduling this a day earlier to remind you all and myself about the Moon Day tomorow!

[sashaforthewin]

Happy moon day to all who celebrate

[kitsuneofthemist]

This is your reminder to prep for Moon Day on July 20th.

[inkyrainstorms]

MOON DAY MONDAY THIS MONTH NOT A DRILL!!!!!

[cairoblair]

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Lawd what in the world happened on X during my drive...

Let me start by saying that there is a lot of mixed information floating around. It's very difficult to determine what is legitimate, I won't lie to you. People have differing opinions, there is a TON of conflicting information, and far too much speculation.

You all know by now that I want to avoid giving you any kind of misinformation. I do my fair share of speculating, but I don't want to lead you astray. So, with that being said, let's see what's going on.

7/10/2026 PM

The Current Protest

As you all know, we've pivoted to challenging the false information in the CN media. However, we seem to be shifting once again. Players have generally agreed that #ValkoWasFramed insinuates that we are challenging or placing blame—which we want to avoid for the sake of not causing any controversy. Now, we want to avoid directly confronting Chinese media.

I know the constant changes are frustrating. I'm trying to keep up with everything too. So, here's everything I know:

We are focusing on promoting how much we love Valko. Here are the new set of hashtags: #Valko #WeLoveValko #ValkoIsLoved #JusticeForValko #恋与深空 #敖尹 #LoveAndDeepspace #LADS #BringValkoBack #SaveValko #BringBackValko #LADSValkoReturn #ValkoMustDebut #ValkoIsInnocent

I think this post in particular explains it well:

This is also a very important post that I would like for all of you (especially my fellow Americans) to read.

This is a post from a Chinese user that I read through and found quite interesting. I think it's well worth the read.

Looking Forward

SPECULATION: I'm going to be frank with you—we're probably looking at getting Rafayel's 4th myth on July 17th. Infold is likely desperate to see a jump in revenue. Here's how the revenue chart is looking:

Basically, not good. This is only over the span of a month.

Once again, I'm going to be honest with you—if we want Valko back, we have to hit Infold where it hurts: revenue. That means absolutely no spending. As a myth collector, this is extremely frustrating to me, so believe me when I say that I understand how many of you feel.

However, you can absolutely choose for yourself. If you want to pull for it, don't let anyone shame you into feeling guilty.

But this post explains it well. "If spending spikes back to normal, headlines will write 'the boycott collapsed' and our leverage evaporates exactly when the company is deciding how much our waiting matters." This boycott does not have a deadline. It ends when we get Valko back.

Remember, banners always rerun. There will always be another chance to get it. I'm okay with missing out if it means making this protest stronger.

I very much encourage you to continue boycotting. Money is the universal language. Personally, I will not be touching the game until Infold releases an official statement.

Remember

Question everything, believe nothing. I am BEGGING all of you to use your common sense and critical thinking skills. I don't care if someone says they have "insider information" or they spoke to a CN player or whatever the hell. Unless they come with concrete, verifiable proof, keep scrolling.

Our end goal, no matter how we go about it, is the same: getting Valko back. Keep posting, keep talking, keep being loud. Make your voices heard.

Once again, the universal language is money. Even logging in puts money in Infold's pocket. Boycotting is ultimately your decision, but I ask you to think long term.

Hopium

You know I'm never going to leave you without some hopium. :)

Valko's code is HAUNTING 6.0. From Caleb having his nose to Sylus sniffing furniture (posts linked). I've seen all I need to see from this version update, quite honestly. Limbs flying everywhere, heads are either huge or missing, eyes are popping out of their sockets—this is what happens when you don't release the tech guy.

I fear hopium is hard to come by these days on X. I'm doing my absolute best to find some for you all. Since I can't offer very much today, take these links of edits, fanart, and pictures of Valko. Remember who we're fighting for!!

Edit 😼 Some gorg pics Wolf form Valko clip Suggestive!! fanart Valko as Jinu for my KDH people More edit His SEXY ass laugh just a masterpiece tbh

GO OUT THERE AND GET DADA BACK MY SOLDIERS!!

[cairoblair]

mother we need hopium

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Mother is here with hopium!

First of all, the angel number fits too well. I literally JUST took this screenshot after I posted my report.

Second of all:

Like I said in my AM report, we're already doing very well! Here's a post talking about the articles that have been taken down.

Here's an excel sheet talking about all of the good things we've done during the protest in Valko's honor.

Let me reiterate a few pieces of hopium that I've posted before:

Valko's coding still exists in the game! I actually saw a post where Caleb had Valko's nose. Here's the link. This was really funny to me.

You cannot use Valko or Ao Yin as a nickname in the game. This was verified by several players. The only words you cannot use as nicknames are names of LIs and NPCs.

Here's a post of CN girls gathering outside of Infold and leaving gifts for Valko. He is so very loved.

Here's a little piece of the main story that hints at Valko already being present. He's been in the background of the game for a LONG time. They're not going to simply throw him away when he's this important.

We were promised a main story update in 6.0, which hasn't released yet. Remember that Caleb wasn't released until the second patch of 3.0. Even 5.0 was split into patches: 5.0.0 on 12/31/25, 5.0.1 on 1/22/26, and 5.0.2 on 2/19/26. With this kind of schedule, we could be looking at getting Valko in late July/early August.

Infold's silence is not necessarily a deliberate choice—they aren't ignoring us. They're fighting a battle against the media. Allow me to remind you that "under the PRC Civil Code, companies have a legally protected reputation. If a news outlet, blogger, influencer, or another company publishes false statements that damage a company's reputation, the company can file a civil lawsuit." They may very well already be in a legal battle. We found out several days ago that police had launched an investigation into those posting hateful and malicious comments on social media. That investigation would lead them straight to these news outlets.

I know this situation has caused a lot of stress and anxiety, but I urge you to look at the situation as logically as possible.

Cancelling Valko's release was not something Infold wanted. They defended him against antis. It was the media that caused this.

We are actively helping to change the narrative surrounding Valko, and our CN sisters are helping in every way they can. Some articles have already been removed! It's only a matter of time before the truth comes to light.

Every company has a legal team, and Infold's reputation is protected by law. They have every right to pursue legal action.

I've heard a RUMOR that CN girls are also pursuing legal action against the media that spread misinformation. Let them handle things in their country, and we'll do what we can in ours.

I don't know if this will be a comfort to all of you, but it's somewhat of a comfort to me. We cannot control the situation. Learn to be okay with understanding that. We are doing everything we can, and it's enough. This situation is not our fault. Our greatest strength is our voice, and we're using it.

The truth will always prevail. Love will always overcome hate. That doesn't mean the battle will be easy or short, but the facts are on our side.

I love you all. Please take care of yourselves. Mother is off to war.

[cairoblair]

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Gooooood morning everybody!

Okay, there's a lot going on. Let's take a breath (again). As always, I'm here to give you facts, my own speculations, and HOPIUM!

Quick note: this weekend I'll be dealing with some personal matters, so I may not be as active as I have been this past week. I will still be giving you any important or relevant information, but I may not be able to post my full reports. I am still very much here with you!

7/10/2026 AM

The Chinese Media

Like I told you last night, our protest tactic has changed. Here are all the details that I am confident in sharing:

Multiple Chinese media outlets falsely portrayed Valko as a predator who broke into MC's house and assaulted her. They are painting him as dangerous. Our TOP priority is proving that this is entirely incorrect. This post explains it very well.

Here is our strategy: 1. STAY ON US MEDIA. X, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube—anywhere you can post! But DO NOT get on RedNote or Weibo. Leave the CN apps to the CN girls—they will support us however they can. 2. Refrain from contacting any major news outlets. This could escalate tensions and encourage the CCP to get involved. STAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 3. Set aside your hate for—or disappointment in—Infold for now. Antis are going to use whatever they can against us. If they see us attacking Infold, this entire thing could backfire. 4. We need to focus on two narratives: Valko is innocent, kind, and not at all dangerous to MC or the players; and that Infold helps to positively showcase Chinese culture to global players. LADS is vital to China's global initiatives because of the international player base. 5. Remain KIND, RESPECTFUL, and PEACEFUL. This is not the time to attack antis, the CN media, or Infold. Our goal is to show that Valko is a symbol of love.

So, what do we post? Proof that the media gave false information. They clipped parts of his trailer and altered them to push their agenda. Post the full clips so that they cannot be misconstrued. Here are some links to good examples: - This post. - This post. - This post. - This post. - This post. - This post. - This post. Here are the hashtags to post under: #VALKOWASFRAMED #VALKOISINNOCENT #BRINGBACKVALKO #BRINGVALKOBACK If you don't have the resources to make any videos or edit any pictures, then I suggest reposting from others' profiles and adding the above hashtags. We need to be as loud as we can, and we need to work together.

Here is a general code of conduct:

What do we do about the game? This part is debated. Some believe we should be logging in and raising ratings, others believe we should continue protesting. Here are my two cents: I think we're fine where we are. The game still exists, they are still making money, and the bottom line of the situation hasn't changed. If you are not boycotting, that's okay. If you are, that's okay too. Our goal is to show that LADS is a positive game that should continue operating, but that we demand to have Valko's character released. I understand how confusing this can be. Trust that Infold is handling the situation on their end, and we will continue fighting as we have been for the past week and a half. Personally, I will still not be logging into the game. I am not going to touch the ratings, nor am I going to follow LADS on social media again, but I am going to post in support of them.

How are things going? I'm happy to report that things are going well thus far! Some of the articles have already been taken down, and we have been trending on X since last night. We ARE being noticed. CN girls are communicating amongst themselves and doing what they can to ensure our message is being heard. Remember, they have to handle the situation very delicately.

Hopium?

Always!! THIS IS NOT THE END. Remember that "rectification" was a big talking point a few days ago—NOT removal. The door for Valko is still very much open. We're most definitely looking at a delay at this point, but don't let this bring you down. If anything, let it give you hope!

Infold's silence makes MUCH more sense now. They're not purposefully ignoring us—we know this for certain. They're facing some absolute bullshit. I can't say I blame them for the way they've handled this, honestly.

Let's go back to the timeline for a moment. June 22nd, Valko is announced. For SIX DAYS, Antis spewed nothing but hatred. Infold endured, and even defended Valko. They issued a statement saying that they would continue pursuing a 6th LI. Then, the media gets involved. Slander, false articles, horrible press. THIS is when Infold folded and cancelled Valko's release. It wasn't because they wanted to—what choice did they have? They were fighting a war on multiple fronts—and still are!

I said it once and I'll say it again—Infold would NOT throw away a character they spent two years developing. He is vital to the storyline. The devs poured hours of labor into him. They love him, as anyone loves something they create. As a writer, I can't imagine someone spreading such hateful things about my characters or one of my books. It had to be devastating to them.

The tide is shifting. This is our chance to make our voices be heard. Be loud! I'm about to abuse the FUCK out of my first amendment rights.

For my spiritual friends: THE CARDS ARE MAKING SENSE. Many were talking about an outside/higher influence acting as an obstacle, which would cause this struggle to be much more drawn out. The energy is still in our favor, we simply have to push through the mud. There is light at the end of the tunnel! It's just a really fucking annoying tunnel!!

My Thoughts

It's truly amazing to me how all of this has unfolded. Everything last week really was just the tip of the iceberg...and the smear campaign rumors turned out to be true. Now, let me say this: if we go through all this bullshit and Infold doesn't properly compensate us, I'm literally going to Shanghai myself. I didn't sign up to be their PR manager, but here we are.

At the end of the day, I owe a lot to this game. It helped me out of some dark times. It helped me realize my own self worth after escaping a horribly toxic relationship. It raised my standards so much that they're virtually impossible to reach.

I know none of this has turned out the way we wanted it to, but when does life ever go according to plan? We've come together as a community, we've raised thousands for charity, and we've shown just how far we are willing to go to protect the things we love. This is not the end of Valko's story—it is only the beginning.

[cairoblair]

⚠️ ALERT ⚠️

Users on X are mobilizing to combat the misinformation being spread in the Chinese media surrounding LADS and Valko.

I am posting continuous information on my X account. Link here.

You can find a full explanation of the situation here.

Using hashtags: #VALKOWASFRAMED #VALKOISINNOCENT #BRINGBACKVALKO #BRINGVALKOBACK #SAVEVALKO

Here is a post with every outlet publishing criticism of Valko and Love and Deepspace.

In China, "under the PRC Civil Code, companies have a legally protected reputation. If a news outlet, blogger, influencer, or another company publishes false statements that damage a company's reputation, the company can file a civil lawsuit." We have to trust in the fact that Infold's legal department is mobilizing.

To my understanding, DO NOT MOVE TO CN APPS. Their media (RedNote, Weibo, etc) is highly controlled. We have the best chance of success on our own apps (X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, etc.) We are already trending on X.

Our goal is to flip the narrative. Show why they are incorrect. Prove that they're spreading misinformation about Valko and LADS. We bring the receipts. What they printed, next to what's verifiably true. Keep it straight-forward, to the point, and undeniably factual.

This cannot be rushed—it could backfire immensely. We cannot go against their government because it could negatively affect the CN players. The problem needs to be highlighted as “a danger to the positive view of China” from foreign players.

From a user on X: Bringing the importance of Chinese culture and tradition abroad, is the key part of all of this. It is our only leverage. We need to mention our only wish is for the company to keep being able to spread Chinese culture. We need to show them how we engaged with Chinese culture, and the charity we did in the name of the character we wish to have back, so that the company can continue.

This is vital, but it is delicate. Don't hesitate to message me here or on X if you need guidance. I will still be updating you as I get more information.

More information here.

Reblog, share, anything you can do to get this out. We need as many people involved as possible.

[acrylic-hydrangea]

Okay, yes, I want Valko back as much as the majority of LaDs fans do, but using AI as a way to promote Valko or make posters dedicated to him is not the way to go. I believe taking time to show love to Valko using genuine means is the best way to show support, even if you're not an artist, write about him, if you're not a writer, post actual images from the trailers, or make a craft wolf in his name, hell cut out magazine letters and paste them to a poster board if you want to.

AI is the easy and lazy way that lacks passion and dedication. We are passionate about Valko's return, so we all must show it.

[cairoblair]

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ALERT: CHINESE MEDIA

DISCLAIMER: I cannot say with 100% certainty that this is true. However, there is enough credible evidence for me to believe it.

To put it in short, we're not just battling Infold. We're fighting the Chinese media.

Here is the post. I will outline the timeline here as well. This is directly from the thread:

As confirmed by a CN native. "state media commentary acts as a direct warning of incoming government bans." So, that's it, then. This is what caused it. Valko was being recognized by the state media. So why did Pro Valko ppl not go after the media for false reporting? On their socials? Why were we not instructed to? Timeline: June 22nd, Valko is announced. Fan Rioting pursues for 6 days straight. Company doesn't budge, continues to post normally. June 28, 1 AM: Apology, 20-pull compensation, and a promise: every male lead's story "will not change for any reason." It tops the overnight hot search marked 爆. Then watch the state media pressure. June 28, 9:08 AM: Beijing News "Six Questions" rejects that apology in print. It was 8 hours old. June 28, night: the Women's Federation's magazine — enters hours after the PV airs June 29: China Women's News named editorial June 29: China Women's News AGAIN, on the 0731 defense: "fails to convince" June 29, 8:20 PM: Guangming Daily. A central party paper. June 30: Ban Yue Tan. Xinhua-run. June 30, evening: Valko is cancelled. Permanently. With a promise to never add a male lead again. And still, to this day, they are STILL going after him, with Beijing News posting ANOTHER smear article on him JUST TODAY! Now look at PPG's attitude change. Anti's beginning riot? Didn't budge. Business as usual. Once the state media got involved? Silence. And knowing this... it makes sense. The marketing numbers didn't add up, a large portion of CN population really liked Valko. Obviously the rest of the world liked Valko.

Here is another post. I will include the screenshots from it below.

Here is a news clip posted to Weibo. THIS IS NOT FROM A GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT. On Weibo, the red V is a standard verified account. A gold V is for news, government and verified companies. This is just a random news channel, no government affiliation.

Here is a screenshot from a user on RedNote explaining the situation:

Here is a screenshot of every news outlet that has been running Anti-Valko campaigns (via this post):

So, what do we do?

Not to worry, friends! I never give info without a plan!

GET LOUD about false media in China. I mean LOUD. We have to change the narrative. Everything they are spreading is complete slander. This is where the sexual assault and predator allegations against Valko are stemming from. They're taking clips of his trailer fully out of context and changing the story entirely.

Contact US news outlets. Here is a link to the NYT. I will work on getting other resources for you.

Infold is fully capable of bringing a lawsuit against these media outlets. "Under the PRC Civil Code, companies have a legally protected reputation. If a news outlet, blogger, influencer, or another company publishes false statements that damage a company's reputation, the company can file a civil lawsuit." I am hoping that their current silence is because they are taking legal action. I'm not sure how likely that is, but my fingers are crossed.

Be louder than the media. Fight back. Change the narrative. This is vital if we want to bring Valko back.

This does not mean stop the boycott. We do not need to give any money or support to Infold. We're still posting #bringbackvalko, we're still going after them, and we are still NOT logging in.

Posting under #ValkoWasFramed, as far as I know. As soon as I have more information, you will be the first to know.

[mournfulroses]

Tommy Olofsson, tr. by Jean Pearson, from a poem featured in “Elemental Poems,”