As I write this today, it is Monday, August 13th, 2018. The sudden reason is that I have had quite a few revelations the past hour than I've probably had in a while. Of course, I knew stuff like this would happen, it is an inevitable part of human inertia with change. What made this possible, though, is the reaction to the many revelations I've seen. How other people reacted. How other people have been targeted, and hurt. It's not fair, none of it is, but here we are. In 2018, still dealing with the problems of our ancestors and forefathers, still trying to develop an issue that didn't even exist in the time of Egypt. It's a holdback, and people are trying to change, yet barely an ear has listened to the pleas they're hearing.
Recently, I was Amino, just roaming around, nonchalant, seeing what the world has to offer. It was there that I was looking at some evidence of Klance that I stumbled across something known as the "Green Light Petition" towards DreamWorks. This petition, from what I understand, is allocating for DreamWorks to allow the writers and producers of Voltron: Legendary Defender to shift and create the story as they please. Why? Because they weren't allowed to have as much freedom as they'd liked to have with the show in its current state, mainly in regards to LGBTQ+ representation. This being, I read through everything, saw the guidelines, and gladly signed my petition as 22,327, I believe (I don't quite remember the exact 100th).
This petition had me see many issues that are present today in modern society not only in the United States as my current place of residence, but throughout the world as a whole. It is a sad state of affairs, really, and one that hasn't really been addressed properly. I am here not for that objective, as much as I'd want to, but rather place my opinion on the matter at hand. What is this matter you say? Well, mes ami(e)s, that is on LGBTQ+ representation AND freedom of media writing, production, and display. It is a difficult road to travel along, long and uncared for, but it is necessary for today's population to grow, develope, and understand. Not just for us today, but for the future, and the children that will one day lead and change the world. Not only in one specific country, no, but the global community. And if this makeshift writing just-so-happens to help, than I would lie if I said I didn't feel proud. Not in myself, but with helping others in the vision of change.
Let's start with the basics: VLD S7- now then, I won't post specifics or spoilers here for the sake that I know some people haven't watched the season yet, but what happens in the comments is beyond my control. Season 7 did have some moments that I liked as not alike, but that can't be helped. What I found out, though, is that some details weren't authorized within the story, and that is disheartening at least. Why? Well I don't know. Why is it that humans act a given way? Again, there are theories- such as environment, teachings, et cetera- but I don't know for sure. It's one of those mysteries that keep you wondering. The details were mostly LGBTQ+ if I am correct, which just leaves you wondering what on Earth was going through their heads. Not human development, apparently. This is not to say anything against the writers, producers, or cast and crew, because it wasn't their choice. Despite all their fighting for what they believe, sometimes you can't win against an alpha, that is, unless there is mass support.
And support the GLP seeks to gain, indeed. Support for the cast and crew to not see the show as forced, but desired. And they probably can't get that alone. If not now, then for the future. I still am, and always will be, a Klance shipper, but don't let that cloud your opinion. I still see Klance as endgame, and nothing will change that. However, I presume that the details and specifics are what's lacking in approval, and please do forgive me if I am wrong, for I mean no disrespect by trying to insinuate things that are in fact not. That doesn't change the fact of the matter, though: their freedom is being restricted, and how that effects viewers and their messages is eminent and harsh. There are people struggling out there with who they are, who they were, and who they are to be. VLD amongst other shows that I don't know of in American media are where they seek help and fun and just in general a day off. They are, however, being deprived of that. And yes, I know, some people would like more than what they're given, prone to overreact, but that still doesn't aid the disappointment. I, for one, wasn't as such, because I saw all the smaller moments, but what I would've really liked was some larger, thought-provoking scenes, well, all that's really required in what is essentially a kid's show. You know, the scenes that weren't given the green light? Yeah. But still remember, not the choice if the cast and crew- it's the superiors you have to worry about.
I do wonder what the superiors of VLD think they're teaching the new generation. To pester and follow your love until they are forced upon you do to less-than-favorable circumstances? I'd hope not, that's a terrible lesson to learn. Maybe they should teach acceptance. Getting over people and moving on. Perhaps that it's okay to love people of the sane sex or gender and discover yourself. Those are great lessons for children of the younger ages, n'est-ce pas? I, as a child, never had the opportunities and freedom that they do now with the internet and all. It just wasn't there. But now that it is, why is it that we don't use it? Is it fear of change, unwillingness to change, a thought process instilled ages ago in a less open time? I wish I knew, but this answer I know not.
A little while ago, a couple of years, perhaps, I saw my first "gay" movie, that it, to relish in a gay main character. What it American? No, not at all. Does that mean there aren't any in America? Again, no, not at all. This is just how I was introduced to gay circa, and it wasn't show here, with our overwhelming plethora of media readily accessible. The movie was French, called Baiser Cachés, or Hidden Kisses. It was a lovely movie, so then I went to watch a variety of other gay cinema, mostly, but not all, foreign. Jongens; North Sea, Texas; Were the Work Mine; Dou Kyu Sei. Only one of those are American, WTWM, and let me tell you, I was obsessed. That was only 14 months ago. Point being, as much as the US has to offer, social issues aren't the best, though neither are they the worst. Rather, they could just improve. And a step towards that goal? Allowing the cast and crew of a show to go unhindered in their creative processes, I'm pretty sure they know what they're doing. So if S7 could be altered for what what damage and neglected, then I'd be totally for that and love it more than I already do. Or they could add more seasons... But I can give up heaven if men find peace. So, as long as S8 is good, then I'm good. Creativity if the key. On a side note, they best gay show I've ever seen was season 3 of Skam. Evak for life. It's Norwegian, and amazing. It had some of the best reviews, that season of 4, in all of Norway and in the world. They had free reign over the show, and the outcome was amazing. If they can change, depict, and inspire, then so can we.
Today, it is 2018, and the world is evolving. Fast. We should probably get with the program lest we get left behind. VLD is a wonderful show, even if not all the content I'd like- which is a personal grievance- though it has been shown that they were forced into that position. Malheureusement. What I'm hoping I'd that the people on the show, who've been there through salt and sugar, can produce as they so rightfully deserve, as everyone does. Along with the depletion of the hate they're getting, again, it's not their fault. But we can only hope. I hope they get their rights, they deserve them. We can fight for them together, if need be. And that's what the GLP is for. To help to cast and crew of VLD gain what was limited to them. To help educate children watching this show, because I can assure you that not everyone has my sane cinematic tastes. For some, VLD would be their first introduction to the problems faced by some people. For others, it will help then to understand. And to others, it will let them realize.
DreamWorks was made to procure dreams in children and elsewhere, but I can't help but see their failure when a really successful show if theirs works in taking dreams away. Counterproductive, don't you think? This is why we must fight, though not literally. I'm a pacifist, and I believe violence only makes things worse. This case more so than others. Let's not go into detail. In Tibetan Buddhism, a thoughtform is an idea, concept, or desire that becomes reality when enough voices, people, and thoughts are yearning for the same thing. So I say, let's pray, hope, and think together, and what we desire will a simple thought no more. For the children of today and of the future. Of equality and hope and freedom, let's make it through this together, and bask in S8. Times are evolving, and so must we, it's inevitable, though it's amazing that people still don't quite see that yet.
Today is Tuesday, August 14th, 2018, and the time for change is now.
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