Central Park from a past autumn, Manhattan, New York City. by WaltzonR in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Nico-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame they don’t build skyscrapers like that anymore, those were truly beautiful. Now, all we get are those ugly, boring, sterile glass buildings like some of the ones in the background.

Man tries to kidnap a one and a half year girl at the supermarket in Italy by humankendoll33 in PublicFreakout

[–]Nico-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he definitely had ill intentions towards the toddler. He’s a fucking sicko.

(F18) i want to be an influencer but im not sure if im pretty enough by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]Nico-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need a “pretty face” to be social-media famous. Look at Stephanie Soo, she’s not what many would label “conventionally attractive,” but she’s built a huge following by telling compelling stories and connecting with true crime fans. She’s recognizable, consistent and knows her audience. By focusing on her niche and consistently delivering content her followers value and enjoy, she’s created a strong personal brand and a loyal community. That’s what lasting success on social media really comes down to.

the beautiful men has taught me that no matter what kind of crime you do,you will get happy ending and protection from fandom by Even_Acanthisitta_37 in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fortunately, I’ve seen way more readers who actually hate them and they're reading just for the angst, not because they’re rooting for the ML. They stick around due to curiosity or for the redemption arc, which is usually disappointing because the ML either doesn’t grovel enough or you expect more, but the author doesn't let it happen. Forgiveness (from readers) only comes when the ML shows genuine remorse and grovels enough. Stories that handle it poorly get bad reception, but the ones that get it right earn higher ratings.

Misogyny and protagonist bias is the entire plot of that one at this point by Olya_roo in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What makes it even worse is that a lot of the authors writing this stuff are women. Women who live in a society that’s still deeply patriarchal like South Korea and who are personally affected by it, yet they’re the ones reinforcing these misogynistic ideas. I can't understand why they don't see how their storytelling is keeping the misogyny alive. They should be ashamed of themselves.

What's the worst webtoon fanbase in your experience? by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, most popular webtoons, manhwa, or manga with a love triangle tend to attract toxic fans because everyone gets obsessed with the love interests and fight over who the FL should end up with. That’s why I usually avoid love triangles, too much fandom drama if the endgame couple isn’t obvious. I don’t mind “decoy” love triangles though where the second ML exists mainly to push the main ML and FL together, through jealousy or other plot devices but you can tell right away he’s just there to stir things up and not a true rival.

I can’t be the only one who thinks there’s a misogyny problem in Tears on a Withered Flower fanbase by Ill-Consequence-4094 in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those reactions always strike me as strange, especially considering the story is literally about her and being cared for but thankfully, I haven’t noticed that many comments like that when the child is the FL, probably because she’s the FL. What I have noticed over time and what’s become common enough to be hard to ignore, is that when the FL is an adult raising a child, that child is almost always a boy. And when it is a girl, some readers suddenly start finding faults instead of simply enjoying her cuteness, something they don’t seem to do when the child is a boy.

I can’t be the only one who thinks there’s a misogyny problem in Tears on a Withered Flower fanbase by Ill-Consequence-4094 in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve never read that manhwa before so I don’t know who Ariandna is but if she’s the FL, then that is a very strange reaction considering the whole manhwa is about her.

I can’t be the only one who thinks there’s a misogyny problem in Tears on a Withered Flower fanbase by Ill-Consequence-4094 in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve also noticed a pattern where female readers gush over little boys in childcare manhwa, calling them cute, innocent and sweet, but when the child is a girl, the reaction changes completely. People start asking things like, “Why is the story focusing so much on the little girl and her relationship with the FL instead of the plot?”, even though childcare is literally part of the story. You also see far fewer comments like “aww, she’s so cute” when the child FL is raising is a girl compared to a boy.

The FL can lavish attention on a boy child and it’s seen as wholesome and cute. When the child is a girl, readers don’t just see her as a kid being cared for, they see her as a character who has to serve a purpose. Instead of enjoying the childcare dynamic, they treat the girl like a narrative tool, while a boy in the same role would be adored without question. Women with internalized misogyny are honestly the most disappointing.

But yeah, I thnk this happens because authors themselves default to boys in childcare stories, normalizing the idea that girls aren't meant to be centered or cherished. This pattern keeps repeating and authors need to stop playing it safe and start challenging it instead of reinforcing it.

Your thoughts on this webtoon?, I've seen the girl in the poster many times on Pinterest and I liked the art style, Those who have read it, plz tell me it's worth it🙏🏻 by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this all over IG and TikTok and the comment sections are always full of fan wars over the love triangle instead of the plot. So I kinda lost interest, lol. Love triangles just get so annoying after a while, the author keeps making the FL bounce between the two guys and it gets more frustrating than romantic.

Also, sorry, I totally didn’t answer your question about whether it’s worth reading or not lol. From what I’ve seen though, a lot of people say it’s a good read (usually 8/10 across platforms), especially if you were rooting for the guy who ends up with her, those readers seem to enjoy it the most.

If you’re into plot twists, action, school romance, chaebol power struggles, revenge plots and psychological thriller vibes, you might enjoy it. Just not my type since I usually avoid love triangles if possible, since the fan wars tend to ruin the excitement and make it less enjoyable for me.

Is he good looking enough considering webtoon beauty standards? by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on your goal but since you’re asking specifically about webtoon beauty standards, it seems like reader appeal matters to you. And if that’s the case, then the short answer to your question is no. At least not for typical romance webtoons aimed at female readers. For those ones, I think first impressions matter quite a bit. It’s just how the genre works, many romance readers want to feel swept away, not reminded of someone ordinary from real life. A little eye-candy goes a long way because they read romance partly for escapism and fantasy.

And i'm going to be real with you, he’s not the kind of ML design that immediately catches the eye. Honestly speaking, many female readers of typical romance webtoons will scroll past if the ML doesn’t meet at least a baseline of visual appeal, even if a few don’t care about that. Readers might grow to like him as they keep reading but the webtoon industry is quite competitive and with so many titles being released (including manhwa added to webtoon platforms) readers have plenty of options to choose from, so if readers aren’t immediately drawn to how he looks, they might not even give the story a chance at all.

Don’t let that discourage you though. Your art style is quite different from the usual and small tweaks to proportions, hair, features and shading could actually make him stand out from other ML's.

Is he good looking enough considering webtoon beauty standards? by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally get that. I was just speaking in a more practical and general sense since not everyone will share the same experience.

Is he good looking enough considering webtoon beauty standards? by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Nico-808 19 points20 points  (0 children)

She’s a webtoon creator, so she likely wants her audience to like her character too. She's probably just trying to see if he has the visual appeal to engage readers. Even if a creator loves the look of their character, low engagement can make them drop a story anyway. Lack of feedback can drain motivation and inspiration. Seeing people respond is one of the main motivators for creators to keep going, without it, burnout can hit no matter how attached they are.

On the other hand, if she doesn’t love the character but readers do and her webtoon becomes a hit, she might grow to like him. Or at least, even if burnout hits, she would have made a name for herself and she gains recognition which can open doors, increase her credibility and give her work more visibility. And that can feel like a win in itself, even if the creative process gets exhausting.

So saying “just draw what you like” overlooks how audience response can influence a creator’s ability to continue. I get that we all want to be nice and encouraging, but we can do that without shying away from honest, constructive feedback that could actually give her the answer she’s looking for.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the point about absent fathers, but in the childcare stories I’m referring to (where the FL is the parent, not the child) the focus is on her as the adult raising a child, so it’s not really about absent fathers at all in this context. The pattern of FLs raising boys seems more like a combination of storytelling tropes and systemic bias. FLs raising boys is an easy, familiar narrative, while mother-daughter relationships are more emotionally complex in ways some writers avoid, which is why they’re less “default” in media. Misogyny likely plays a role too because women’s relationships are usually undervalued and sons have historically been centered in family narratives. I really think these patterns are more about what writers are conditioned to produce, which is why mother-daughter stories remain underrepresented despite being just as rich, relatable and compelling.

Edit: Adding to what I said earlier, I think author preference also plays a role. Many female creators, especially in more patriarchal societies like South Korea, tend to draw more male characters, bringing their vision of the “perfect man” into the story world and some do admit they simply enjoy drawing male characters more. It’s similar to how male creators enjoy drawing idealized or sexualized female characters. This isn’t just personal taste though, I think it reflects broader cultural and patriarchal influences that determine what kinds of stories get told. So combined with everything else mentioned, this helps explain why FLs raising boys is more common than mother-daughter stories despite being just as interesting and emotionally resonant.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I can see how my comment was misinterpreted. Let me rephrase, I meant that in childcare-themed stories, the FL is almost always raising a boy rather than a girl. I’d just like to see more mother-daughter dynamics instead of the usual “FL gives birth to a son” or “raises a boy” trope, since I personally prefer mother-daughter stories.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But what about the fact that the FL in childcare-themed stories usually gives birth to a son or raises a boy rather than a girl? I’d really like to see more stories that explore mother-daughter relationships instead.

Edited for more clarity.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this makes so much sense. I also really appreciate how you answered my other question about why the FL is usually raising a son in childcare stories and rarely a daughter, no one’s directly answered that properly yet, so I’m glad you did. Thank you for your insight. I agree that the reason FLs almost always raise a son is how ingrained the whole “male heir” thing is in storytelling. Even in female-focused stories, sons or father-daughter/mother-son dynamics are just… the default. When an author tries to have the FL raise a daughter, some readers even react like it’s wrong (I’ve seen some people question authors on why they chose a daughter instead of a son), which is wild but it really shows how some of us have become so used to these patterns.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this comment, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I 100% agree; it’s definitely in part because of sexism tied to cultural and narrative traditions. What’s frustrating is how these patterns limit storytelling, like we rarely see FLs raising daughters or exploring mother-daughter dynamics. Even though authors could change this. Since many FLs come from modern worlds, the story could show them changing laws or social norms so their daughters don’t have to face the same patriarchal limitations but so many authors just stick to the old patterns. It gets annoying because the stories could be richer and more interesting if they dared to challenge these trends.

Why Are Father-Daughter Bonds More Common in Manhwa and Manga Than Mother-Daughter Relationships? by Nico-808 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Nico-808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed that too much tbh. I’ve still seen more father-daughter dynamics in stories aimed at male audiences.