>>4062758I am not sure I fully understand your second point, but I think I do understand the sentiment. I suppose it is a manifestation of the constant struggle between conflicting desires within people - at least, within me - to feel good and to feel that I *am* good (if these are separate desires at all).
>>4062839>My opinion on it is essentially determined by the æsthetics of itIt is a very fine line. I wish I knew where it was. And I don't like having to expose myself to horrible things I can never forget to try to find an occasional depiction that is respectful.
>There are also troublesome forms of non-sexual objectification too- I find that a lot of moe/"cute" depictions of Rei and ideas about her are pretty infantilizing and objectifying.Very true. I think part of this comes from surface-level assessments, if that, of Rei's character and her role in the series.
I guess I take some comfort in the belief that, at the end of my life, all of this angst, and frustration, and uncertainty, and sadness I have will pass away, one way or another. It is my deepest hope against hope to find her there, and for things to be reconciled.
