I think TPTB want a long-term loving gay relationship without actually having to bother portraying a long-term loving gay relationship. (Like how JK Rowling wanted a gay Dumbledore without actually having to bother writing it in her books. Okay, not that bad.) Basically, I think the lack of the show bible is really killing them here, because they can't do anything complex or long term without one and that's what Jack/Ianto would have to be, because there's no satisfying stereotypes to fall back on for them.
Do I think TPTB will read this? No. Do I think they'd change their entire program structure because of this even if they did? No. But when I watch Torchwood, I sense a problem (several problems). Talking/debating it like this helps me clarify my thoughts which I find very fun. Sometimes I use harsh language because I was in debate for 4 years, but I've long learned to separate the argument from the speaker, so there's no frustration for me.
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Date: 2008-05-13 08:53 pm (UTC)Do I think TPTB will read this? No. Do I think they'd change their entire program structure because of this even if they did? No. But when I watch Torchwood, I sense a problem (several problems). Talking/debating it like this helps me clarify my thoughts which I find very fun. Sometimes I use harsh language because I was in debate for 4 years, but I've long learned to separate the argument from the speaker, so there's no frustration for me.