Long-Awaited Feelings - Ch. 44 - It's something I've regretted to this day.

[NIPHY]

the problem i have with the word itself, which is kind of unrelated but anyway, is that in it's current state, there are as many definitions as there are opinions

Oh then just like this

Being too literal in a translation often ends up losing more context than is gained. From my perspective you do seem to be splitting hairs on this one. A word can have several meanings in context, and the word queer in this context is commonly if not predominantly used in the exact same way. Few people even say queer to mean strange anymore, that definition has rather fallen out of use. The [chinese] word used in the direct TL as given by the person who did the work is non-gendered but would be awkward or unnatural in english conversation, so it was localized, allowing the casual reader a better understanding and allowing for smoother conversational flow.

Since queer means strange
And it's Chinese we are talking about, if we view it like this: then natural to read "queer movie" because (no offence too) The people like homosexual are view as strange for others Since its not a natural thing so it view as strange.

The word queer stated the different of the movie to the "usual" normal once. since its true you can't see any lesbian movie naturally which is sad there's only few even now... take anime for example. The number of hetero romance is more than same sex because its more common and same sex are see as taboo. So this things are view as strange and yeah.... we could even say weird ... this is especially for Asian country that is not open to same sex marriage.

 

[PheePheenix]

2 woman talking about casting as the main actors in a movie about same sex marriage and how it would represent them, i would argue we can safely assume the genders
and no, 2 words which carry 2 very different meanings isn't splitting hairs, sorry you see it that way

This seems like you are implying lesbians are selfish and don't care about pushing for gay men getting representation in media as well? With the current political landscape of the world, queer films will ultimately have an impact on both communities regardless of which gender the characters happen to be.

Since queer means strange
And it's Chinese we are talking about, if we view it like this: then natural to read "queer movie" because (no offence too) The people like homosexual are view as strange for others Since its not a natural thing so it view as strange.

The word queer stated the different of the movie to the "usual" normal once. since its true you can't see any lesbian movie naturally which is sad there's only few even now... take anime for example. The number of hetero romance is more than same sex because its more common and same sex are see as taboo. So this things are view as strange and yeah.... we could even say weird ... this is especially for Asian country that is not open to same sex marriage.

and again, this is a localisation, queer has long lost its meaning as "strange" within english speaking society. and i believe most of us are already aware of the stigma asian countries have around same sex marriage, but it is specifically stated in this story's world that same-sex marriages are in the process of being legalised...

 

[shemper]

This seems like you are implying lesbians are selfish and don't care about pushing for gay men getting representation in media as well? With the current political landscape of the world, queer films will ultimately have an impact on both communities regardless of which gender the characters happen to be.

and again, this is a localisation, queer has long lost its meaning as "strange" within english speaking society. and i believe most of us are already aware of the stigma asian countries have around same sex marriage, but it is specifically stated in this story's world that same-sex marriages are in the process of being legalised...

you are reading way too much into things i didn't even implied, please stay polite and respectful

 

[NIPHY]

Am I the only one enjoying talking about what queer means ?😅 it feels like if we continue this conversation it won't go anywhere but dispute 🥺
It's worrisome

Edit: read all the comments, so that's why~ I gained new knowledge!

 

[PheePheenix]

you are reading way too much into things i didn't even implied, please stay polite and respectful

okay let me try to explain it like this: consider the context of the conversation, Jing Xiu is specifically talking about the legalisation of same-sex marriage, and how starring in this film will help portray same-sex couples in a more positive light. You will notice that same-sex marriage is an issue that affects both men and women, so the distinction between gender is not necessary. The only significant consequence of translating it as a lesbian film will be that you are excluding the other half of the community that also can't legally get married.

 

[shemper]

okay let me try to explain it like this: consider the context of the conversation, Jing Xiu is specifically talking about the legalisation of same-sex marriage, and how starring in this film will help portray same-sex couples in a more positive light. You will notice that same-sex marriage is an issue that affects both men and women, so the distinction between gender is not necessary. The only significant consequence of translating it as a lesbian film will be that you are excluding the other half of the community that also can't legally get married.

sorry i won't debate with someone who come at me with such hostility, have a good day

 

[PheePheenix]

sorry i won't debate with someone who come at me with such hostility, have a good day

you're just wrong buddy. Have a good day too

 

[demon_slayer69420]

Nice chapter. Things are looking really good between these two now.
the assistant does have a bad habit of interrupting