Something off my chest · 10:00pm Oct 9th, 2021
It’s been years since I first wrote the first Little Pony Legend story, and so far nobody has given me much flank about the whole Korrasami thing, which I am grateful for. But, this is something I’ve been wanting to say for some time but was to scared to say it. I’ve told it to several people in the past but I feel it’s high time people knew, even if it may not be relevant anymore.
*deep breaths*
As you may know, in my Little Pony Legend series I made Bosami and Makorra endgame. Now, shipping preferences aside, I am well aware that I ‘erased’ the korrasami ship. Well, I am here to confess….
It was an accident.
Let me explain. During the time of which book 4 was airing me and my beta read at the time, Atea, we’re working on the chapters as the episodes aired. We wrote a few things along the way while other stuff remained up until the very end, such as the double wedding.
By the time the finale happened it was already too late. We already have most of the rest of the story planned out and the weddings were going to happen regardless of cannon.
So yeah, I confess that I did wrote Korra and Asami as heterosexual, but in my defense I had no idea there was any BI to erase! I never did it deliberately!
So there, I never meant to erase korrasami, it just happened by accident because I never saw it coming. Though to be fair, nobody did.
I will also confess, that yes, I do loathe Korrasami but NOT for the reasons you assume. Oh sure, because I’m a Christian and I have certain beliefs that automatically puts me in the “homophobe” category. My ONLY beef with Korrasami has more to do with the atrocious attitude of some of the shippers, as I’m sure many of those who were a part of the Korra fandom will recall those crazy flame wars over wether or not the ship was necessary or well written or not, blah, blah, blah. I was more upset with the entitled attitude of some of the shippers (note I say SOME) and to this day the ship just reels back unpleasant and downright humiliating memories for me, but I’m not saying this to make the genuinely nice shippers feel bad.
I can’t tell people how to live their lives anymore than they can tell me. Just because I don’t promote LGBT content in my stories doesn’t mean I don’t support their right to be treated like human beings. I’m sorry if I never made that clear in the past but I am making it clear now.
So there. After almost nine years, you finally know the truth. Korrasami erasure was accidental, though… I can’t say I regret it. I mean, would any of you regret making your own OTPs happen in your own fanfics? I think we are all guilty of that self indulgence. I will say I am sorry for not making it clear in the past and for the unfortunate implications. I was under the impression people would connect the dots back then.
Anyway, I finally, FINALLY got it off my chest. Please don’t hate me. 🥺
why hate? we can all say its an alternate universe. that plane and simple.
Meh. I don't hate you. you're basically doing your doing your own thing.
No trouble at all
Why would we hate you? Truth be told, I did actually support their relationship because I'm happy for LGTBQ representation in TV shows, but I myself was nervous to support them further because of toxic "Christians" on the Internet.
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For me personally, Korrasami never made me happy, but to be faif Im not the target demographic for it. And storytelling wise I felt it was really out of left field.
However, as a Christian, while I do feel in my heart not to promote LGBT topics, I am also called to love them as my brothers and sisters so I dont go out of my way to demonize them. Its a combination alot of people cant wrap their heads around these days, which is why its a deep strugle for me to be honest about this topic, and why I more often than not avoid it when I can.
It sucks because if I lie I’m living dishonestly. If I tell the truth, people get mad, even if I’m trying to be polite.
It’s not easy.
I would never hate you. It's good that you made your choice and make it an alternate universe like I am doing for my universe.
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True, and the ship had honestly came out of nowhere and I was all like, "HOW did that happen? Where are the signs?" that's what I was thinking about after I had seen the series finale back in 2014 aand again on Netflix.
Agreed, since when I hear stories about people who grew up in strict, Morman housholds and later came out, I always support them since honestly, these so-called "Christians" love to use the Bible to dictate others.
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Thank you for understanding. I took this long to admit it because I’m often terrified of what people will think if I told them the truth. I just hope I sounded polite enough in my words, even if some people might not like what they read.
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You're welcome. I'm not into that hetrosexual thing either. I prefer shipping characters that are male and female.
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Well, I’ve actually spoken with a Christian girl who is a former-lesbian and her testimony really made me think. I may not have an answer for why people feel attracted to the same sex, and chances are I never will, but I don’t believe sexuality defies us, nor does it dominate us. I had unwanted sexual attractions towards certain people in high school and the moment I stopped giving the attraction power it eventually just… stoped bothering me. And no, my Christian household didn’t teach me to do that, I did it of my own free will and came to the conclusion on my own. I also recall another friend I spoke with years ago who had a boyfriend that was a former gay man.
So even if folks disagree with my thoughts and experiences, I won’t insult them, but I don’t believe sexuality is the end all be all of a person’s identity. I myself have no sexual identity, even though I would prefer to be with a man, I choose not to be sexually active and I haven’t felt the urge in years.
But, those are just my personal experiences, and even if other people disagree or have opposing viewpoints and experiences, don’t you believe they are just as valid?
I only bring this up because I feel people like the one who identify as former-homosexuals deserve to be heard as well. They’re not all brainwashed fools, you know, and a lot of them are very nice and stable people who are genuinely happy with their choice. I just don’t want them demonized the same way other Christian’s have demonized homosexuals.
Good for you for doing this
. If more others did this, the world might be a bit of a better place right now.
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Yeah. As long as they don't flirt with me that is, but I would never tell them that they'll end up in H*ll because of their sexuality. Have you heard of this show called Wife Swap? A while ago, I watched a clip of it on Tik Tok where they were showing an episode featuring a liberal, lesbian couple and their daughter, and a traditionally, conservative couple where the wife is African American and her husband is White. She was being homoaphobic to both wives, saying stuff like, "I'll pray for you" to them in their faces, which made them upset at her comments and I was appaled and shocked by what the Black woman had said because in my head, I was thinking, "lady, you wouldn't even marry your husband 50 or 60 years ago. Also, those words are very dangerous."
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Oooh, boy. This is why I don’t have tictok. Or watch shows like that. I hate reality TV.
Hate you? We wouldn’t hate you it understanding, be glad you finally got that out of your chest, and even I was shock when it came out of nowhere, these are your stories and you choose how they are, not others, and they are great
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Same, I hardly watch reality TV, but the exception is that I do enjoy this paranormal show called Ghost Adventures.
Well said. As someone who has been raised Orthodox, we're taught to love our neighbor as ourselves, so whether you're trans, lesbian, or LGBQ, all are equal in Christ. Unfortunately some people seem to use religion to just be absolute jackasses.
I can honestly understand the feelings you have about the subject, especially in this day and age. It's not easy with how some people act, but as long as you have a clear mind and heart, they hold no power over what you think.
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Never heard of it. I don’t even have cable anymore.
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Thank you so much, that really means a lot.
I support both Korrasami and Makorra
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Oh, right, but you can download the Discovery+ app on your phone or tablet. Also, I've started to watch Voltron: Legendary Defender and that show is getting good!
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Ooooh, honey. I will pray for you. 😢
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It'll be one heck of a roller-coaster ride for me. I need those prayers lol. I had an idea for a Hamilton/LOK/Voltron crossover, but I won't write it until I finish my Lion King project. Would Mako be a perfect role as Alexander Hamilton?
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That depends, who’s playing Angelica and Eliza?
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Allura is playing as Angelica while Korra plays as Eliza, and Pidge is playing as Peggy.
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Wow, I feel bad for Allura. You know, considering what happens to Angelica.
If you ask me, your way is a lot better.
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True, that's why she seems fitting for Angelica's role, and Keith is from the Fire Nation, so it makes sense as to why Allura would sing this part from Non-Stop:
Allura: I am sailing off to the Fire Nation
I am accompanied by someone who always pays
I have found a wealthy husband who will
Keep me in comfort for all my days
He is not a lot of fun, but there's no one
Who can match you for turn of phrase
My Mako
Mako: Allura
Allura: Don't forget to write
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Ooooooooh! This is gonna hurt my shipping heart, isn’t it?… well done.
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Yes, thank you, thank you. I made Zarkon as Aaron Burr, Lance as Thomas Jefferson, Shiro as...uh...
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I only know some surface level elements of the show, so a few names escape me. Sorry,
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I understand, but Koraq, Mako and Korra's son, would be played as Philip Hamilton. I'll post up the ideas on Deviantart tonight or tomorrow. Chapter 2 is still in the works for my Lion King project, but I have no idea how to describe a costal city.
I wouldn't worry about it that much. My own "My Little Universe" story went through this issue a few times but no one really griped about that either. The important thing is that the story you're making is engaging, fun, and enjoyable to read - and the Little Pony Legend fits all three ^^
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Aww, thanks bud. Its always good to hear from you again.
I’ve read these stories from the beginning to the end, without seeing the Legend of Korra. And to be honest, I think the shipping meter between korra x mako and korra x asami could’ve gone either way depending on the whims of the creators. It was one of those ships that could’ve worked out in either direction, if the mentioned characters were willing to make it work.
So no, I never found the ship a reason to hate, I just wanted to understand. You’ve made a wonderful series, and I’ll love your stories until the end.
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Glad to help ^^
I’m glad that you got it out of your mind.
I’m gonna be honest, I’m mostly neutral when it comes to relationships, especially homosexual ones. I used the term mostly for a few reasons:
1. A small part of me doesn’t like homosexuality, but I don’t hate it. I just have a small dislike of it sometimes. In fact, I respect it.
2. In my opinion, if someone really loves another, be it the opposite or same sex, then that’s their choice. I mean, who am I to judge on what love is? Love is unpredictable.
3. If an author wants to ship characters, then that’s their decision. It’s their story, who are we to judge on them based on how they write it?
In my opinion, religions just don’t seem to accept that because it’s considered to be taboo. Now, while it’s understandable to many, to me.. eh..
Maybe it’s my perspective, but I just don’t get it sometimes.
Just because I understand something, doesn’t always mean that I agree with it. Everyone has a different point of view.
Regardless, at least you finally got it out of your system. Keep looking forward to your life. 👍🏾