Hello. I’m addressing, you. Yes, You. About the hatred towards fans that did (or still does) Whitewashing, or so much more.
I think before we blindly hating them in general, shall we take a look at some things that made them that way? This is about culture in general. We, International fans, become so accostumed on judging a different culture so easily. Do you know, that in Korea, or most areas in Asia, because how North America and West Europe countries dictating everything, like lifestyle in general, we then assumed that the standard of beauty is what appears in movies, thus, white pale skin. In Asia, whitening skin products sells like hell, and thus, this phenomenon happened.
Is it a right thing to do, Whitewashing? No. But, I’m just saying, we don’t have the right to judge people by your standard, without considering their background. Like, ‘Oh, why does that fanfiction stories only features small petite shy girl? Many people are not blablabla’ ‘Oh, why does those people are so inaccostumed by gays or skin exposure on girls?....’ ‘Why the heck those girls are so obsessed and protective towards those kids? ...’ Probably, because yes, most cultures in Asia are still stricken by common courtesy, religion, etc. Is it wrong? Yes and No. That’s their own belief, and unless its hurting others, that’s not our problem. Asians had the right to stumble in their own mistakes, and learn from them.
Do I disagree their whitewashing? Of course, I want Asians to acknowledge themselves better, be proud of themselves. But this is me, disagreeing of people pinpointing others (and bashing) what they deemed is wrong. Just because you stan several groups watch several dramas and can say ‘Oppa saranghaeyo’, doesn’t justify you to judge a whole continent of mixed, rooted culture. That also goes with you judging others by their English speaking abilities.
They put up with shits and tolerate many western cultures, so DO put up with theirs if you want to actually be inside an Asian-Originated Fandom. Understand this.