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SomeoneWasHere: Firstly, there's a fine line between shounen-ai/shoujo-ai and yaoi/yuri. Secondly, "We need more LGBT characters in works that aren't yuri/yaoi" is not a valid argument, it's simply something you want for one reason or another.
Why should the author bring up LGBT issues? Is there a valid reason for this that has to do with the plot consistency? Would this make his work better?
I also don't believe you can jump to conclusions as to whether the author is scared or whatever. There's simply not enough evidence to back up such claims.
The author is not "baiting" you either. You simply seem to be fixated on the idea that there should be a gay character for some reason.
I am trying to understand your point of view, but I am having a really hard time.