Materia-Blade said:
First what makes you think this is the case (exploitation)? second, isn't that what's done all the time when a heterosexual couple are lead/important characters/focus of the story? |
Heterosexual characters are the "Default" choice - there is no epxloitation being done. People, unless gay themselves, don't need to consciouly add a heterosexual lead, they do it reflexively because it's the statistical norm. However when adding a gay lead or character it's typically done consiously, simiarly to how affirmitive action compells businesses to consciously consider hiring minorities.