There are so many fanfic writers and kpop fans who are mature aged. And me being in my twenties don’t think women in their thirties are old and past it. Most of them don’t seem any different to 28 year olds. There are plenty of age gaps that are 15-16 years.
I really hope that you don’t feel ancient when you’re in your thirties. And I don’t like thinking that I’m going to have to stop enjoying kpop and fanfics once I reach a certain age.
I’m not familiar with whom you’re talking about in this blog, only what you’ve posted, but if you are planning to address all writers over a certain age you are going to be very a very busy person.
Who’s not to say in every second blog they’re lying about their age. Just like a lot pretend they’re 18 when they’re 16.
Not coming at you, just wondering why you’re talking about 35 yr olds as if they’re 50.
Also what is an acceptable age gap for someone to thirst over.
Hi, i appreciate you taking the time to write this. I want to start off by saying that I'm not an ageist person. I believe that anyone of any age can be a kpop fan and have any bias they choose. There is nothing wrong with that. However, age must be a consideration in certain contexts. It becomes an issue regarding things that are sexual in nature. The main issue with this situation is the things that were expressed about this idol in relation to the writer's age. What she has expressed is similar to a predator who gets off on the idea that someone is young and 'naïve and innocent' and has fantasies about taking advantage of them. It's highly inappropriate and makes you question their intentions. In my personal opinion, i don't think it's right for someone who is older to be writing smut in the first place knowing that a minor may read it. Specifically in the kpop space where most readers are young, and especially if the idol they are writing about is young as well. I think that as you get older you should start to be uncomfortable with the idea of engaging with young people (in this way). And you're right that it would be impossible to know the age of every single writer on here. Everyone who is a reader of fanfic needs to be discerning of that. Also, if a 35 year old is not much different from a 28 year old and a 15 year age gap is normal, would your opinion change if she was 50 and writing these things about a 20 year old?