Thread by @gookiebun, I want to explain what's been going through my mind regarding the [...]

I want to explain what's been going through my mind regarding the treatment of two members. Together and as individuals. I've held my tongue because I think speaking on the issues surrounding them is just going cause more trouble than it's worth BUT certain things have been -

aggravating me more and more recently. This management isn't coincidental. I'm sure maybe those in tighter circles understand what is going on and don't speak of it publicly because they too recognize the sensitive nature of the issues at hand. Me bringing everything I possibly -

could to the public eye to do with the poor handling may very well put the boys under more scrutiny themselves, ultimately causing more harm than good so I'll be vague. Let me get this clear - those trying to expose them by sharing private details, exploiting moments of -

possible separation and manipulation need to take a step back. Consider what you're posting for. To start a discussion about the betterment for them, or as a way to expose them? I know certain predicaments are worth being angry over, but I always tried to approach these moments -

myself with awareness that I do not know the full story. What could have happened may have very well been nothing to do with the bigger picture involving these two. It's so easy to tinhat and connect dots that aren't there, but even when it IS there you're at risk of stepping -

your foot into somewhere it doesn't belong. What bothers me as well is people unaware of how these two are presented on purpose which spurs a ridiculous amount of attacks from opposing akgaes, shippers and even the rest of army at any chance a crack appears to berate them -

as their own person and their relationship at hand. I understand certain precautions have to be taken with them to protect them but at this point it's more of an attack on them as a unit rather than necessary safety measures to hide //something//. There are several incidences -

that show members of staff intervening with them to the point of redundancy. Obvious negligence in promotion of them as a unit; raising more suspicion than dissipating it. Cuts in content that cause the same problem. It's clear showing them near each other is a struggle in -

itself. All these matters sound delusional to the common fan so the company can keep this up, but what isn't delusional is to support the hate and revile on them due to the possible idea of said speculations being true. I despise loud and pedantic shippers as much as the next -

guy but this ugliness is seeping onto how people view these two as a whole, not just the crowd they've gathered. I made a thread months ago about the privacy surrounding the two. My remonstrance against those on either side of contempt or fascination involving the two was that -

no matter what they deserve respect and their choice to keep to themselves is their choice alone. I regret some wording and topics brought up looking back but I was happy that it opened possibly some eyes to the situation. Still, there's clearly more to it than their choices -

alone. Please, take a second and consider the content your viewing. What you see is what a company wants you to see. What you want, is what the company wants to give you as long as you keep throwing them your money. The more you bite into a certain topic or subject at hand then -

the more the company will feed you it to keep you fat and happy. This said company had no problem exploiting the idea of them as a unit for several years, whether that be for branding, advertisements or photoshoots. They weren't the main focus, but those outside of the -

company for business certainly favoured them. What's uncomfortable was this chill attitude to their relationship being at the front at times to suddenly have it cut off and swept under the rug. It's like there is an indubitable set of rules in place. What can be filmed, what -

can be posted and how they are to behave in certain situations. If you don't believe me or don't wish to delve more into why this is that's fine. This sort of deep diving into interpersonal relationships between two men, a company and fans isn't something that should be on many -

people's list of concerns. In a way I wish it wasn't on mine, but when these worrisome dilemmas are repeatedly staring you straight in the face It's hard not to be stressed over them to a certain extent. Don't speak, even when people are throwing slander towards them every week -

or so. It's a joke to so many people, these stipulations on how they've been mismanaged or just straight out denial on their part because it's too much of a problematic subject matter to digest without feeling like your crossing a boundary level. Or refutal because it -

interferes with personal biases or beliefs. They are treated differently, they are the most scrutinized for it in the wrong way and they certainly don't deserve the backlash. What's been brought to my attention as of recent is said company having no problem exploiting their -

vulnerability for financial gain while also cutting off a comfort at the same time. We don't see everything, but what has been seen is moments when they've reached out to each other being cut off in the end. That's not as bad when you're protecting an image of two boys in their -

most private of moments. In my mind I think of it as an almost good thing until the hate on either of them starts piling up when the content comes out. What doesn't make any sense though is exploiting that sadness or pain primarily when those two are involved. Has any other -

member's pain, exhaustion or tears been as frontal as the boys in question? I don't know what b/h intends by this, but it's infuriating to see this targeted focus on those boys alone and the fandom just eats it up. For those claiming that the group want to show themselves like -

that, even if they did -
- why is the prime focus those two?
- the group in no shape or form watch all the content that comes out or are even aware of it at times
- if you think each member gets an individual say on what gets put out that's hopeful thinking at best

I'm going to show one video, just one. The context in which one of them showed support to the other during a possibly sensitive first outing only for a member of staff to step in. If you know you know, but this is what I mean when certain comforts are -

being limited for the apparent care of safety. The full story isn't there, but I'm afraid I'm not gonna go into explicit details. This isn't the first time, this possibly won't be the last. What matters to the company most whether you like it or not is their own reputation, -

keeping fans loyal and money. The group is just a tool to be used for that, and they will happily squeeze them until they are all dried up. I feel like these certain members possibly threw a wrench in the bigger plan due to what has to be kept to themselves, and I worry if they -

are possibly made to feel bad about it. The members all in general need to be given a line of separation between their personal lives and what can be shown to fans, that's a given. However, b/h doesn't want you to acknowledge that line's existence. Because feeling close to -

members like you're seeing EVERYTHING is extremely marketable. So they'll sell you these painful moments, they'll exploit their members for fanservice and they'll make you feel special because you get to see IT ALL, right? And that's why so many fans think, that they're seeing -

all the struggles, all the issues and the true real nature of relationships. That's the true delusion here. That you as a fan have been given complete access to the private trials and tribulations of their lives. And not only that, that you as a supporter DESERVE to see it. -

Let it be known this isn't an excuse to those attempting to dig out more and more on those two boys' personal lives every single day to find proof of the ”truth”. It's clear the truth is to benefit your ego rather than taking concern with the boys. Those claiming they know -

everything while chewing them out because they watch content served to them are on the other side of the negative extreme. God, this rant is long and I'm afraid my points may not come across well. I'm just forever afraid for their well-being in general. In retrospect the way -

so called fans treat them and their relationship while having another understanding hurts to see. So I'm just word vomiting it hoping maybe there will be a sense of reflection taking place. Debating this subject is hard without sparing details, so I'm gonna just keep quiet -

and not engage to those questioning afterwards. My goal is not to expose, I just want people to understand this isn't as straight forward as you think. I think about making threads showing x and y but it's not my place. Please just keep this on the down low, because this -

is bigger than something that can be easily described in a thread. It's no one's right to technically even bring these delicate issues up, but due recent ire I feel like something had to be said. If it were any other members, it would be different. But it's //them//, and -

they're in need of support rather than exploitation. Please don't press this subject further, but at the same time don't just assume what's given to you is the full truth. Thanks for reading this word salad.

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