PSA

There are three truths.

Korrasami.

Makorra.

And the Truth.

Both ships are mere interpretations of the Truth. Nothing more. Nothing less. To those who went as far as to suggest that there is a “dominant” one needs to re-evaluate their answer because quite frankly, that is uncalled for (to the trolls sending me those messages, please stop). There is as much evidence supporting both Korrasami and Makorra as there is against it. Even I concede to that and I’m as Anti-Makorra as you can get (without resorting to bashing).

I cannot speak for all the Korrasami shippers who are members of the LGBT community but I will say this: heterosexual folks such as myself will never have to worry about representation because 99.9% of the media is catered to us. The Korrasami pairing gives people hope where marrying or even loving someone of the same gender in this world is punishable by death. And don’t even think for a second that “First-World” countries are exempted from participating in cruel acts, such as the United States of America. In the US alone, 15 States still prohibit same-sex marriage.

Can you believe that? So when does the “life, liberty and the pursuit happiness” apply?

The problem is that many Makorra shippers do not even consider why a good portion of the Korrasami shippers, who are from the LGBT community, place so much faith in to the pairing. It is a fine line to walk and many have overstep their boundaries. Even I when I made the egregious mistake of writing a cisexist comment without meaning to.

But you know what?

I was told why it was offensive and apologized because they were right. I then went and corrected my mistake. And I’m a Korrasami shipper!

Heterosexual pairings will never have to face such a thing.

And now that there is evidence to suggest that there is a possibility of Korrasami being canon, people suddenly shoot it down because (list made from messages left to me):

Why can’t they just be friends/sisters?

Why must you guys make everything gay?

Nickeolodeon is Kid’s Network and will never allow it.

Varrik kissed Bolin. Does that make him and Bolin gay?

Amorra was defended by Bryke so they just did the same for Korrasami.

Nickeolodeon never mentioned Korrasami unlike with Makorra therefore it isn’t a possibility.

Toph was given tea by Iroh, so does that mean the gesture was romantic?

The blush isn’t romantic because Asami is practically a supermodel.

Suki was kissed by Toph. Are they now lesbians?

There are no queer/LGBT representation in ATLA/TLOK and as a result, you can’t get offended for something that doesn’t exist.

There is nothing to suggest Korra and Asami being lesbians/bisexual. They have been canonically shown to be heterosexual. Deal with it.

Do I need to go on?

Now, here is a list used against Makorra as a pairing:

It was a rushed romance.

Mako and Korra argue too much and hardly interacted in a stable manner.

The relationship was unhealthy/toxic/abusive.

There was no emotional support.

Mako was a cheater.

Mako never took responsibility for his actions.

Korra was an ass towards Asami.

Mako was an ass towards Asami.

There hasn’t been any evidence of a revival after the break up in Book 2.

Korra and Mako are too similar in temperaments.

They have no actual chemistry.

Mako didn’t support Korra after fighting Zaheer emotionally.

See the difference?

Many of the arguments against Korrasami is because it’s a F/F pairing and as such, have controversial connotations that the Makorra pairing will never have. As a result, expressing those arguments especially in a certain way, is invalidating the possibility of the pairing. And in doing so, you invalidate the existence of those who identify with the pairing. Not refuting. Invalidating. Because, as I mentioned previously, it’s a non-heterosexual pairing that is so intrinsically interwoven with members of the LGBT community who face discrimination everyday for loving someone of the same sex.

And their hope of finally being represented in a popular television show that they love, is being denied and mocked. Some are even attacked for their sexual orientation.

Do you think this is fair?

No. It isn’t.

Now, instead of saying:

The blush isn’t romantic because Asami is practically a supermodel.

Re-word it like this:

I don’t see the blush as romantic but can you explain to me why you do? I’m only curious.

Or

I can see why it can be interpreted as romantic even if I don’t agree.

It’s simple. You’ll be surprised how understanding they can be if they aren’t placed on the defensive.

In the end of the day, they are people too and have the same range of emotions as you and I. Take a moment to look through your books, movies, video games and television shows and count how many times it features a protagonist of non-hetero orientation that was the hero.

The silence is your answer.