Thed

won't answer dms

[Awooo @AwoooVALKO]

LADS IS SIX 6️⃣ WE WON'T ACCEPT ANYTHING LESS!

#ValkoIsLoved #BringBackValko

[kiwikinz ^-^ @peeholelicker]

we played one game of ow and i woke up to this

[rayy ⟡ ⋆˙ 🪽 requiem dlc & valko @xlumineve]

"Before Valko's release, it was rumored that he was going to be a cruel and ruthless character."

Meanwhile Valko:

[wen #WEWANTVALKO @wensunshine1111]

NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT??????
NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT??????
#恋与深空 #敖尹 #BringValkoBack #BringBackValko
#LADSValkoReturn #BRINGBACKVALKO

[Lena In Linkon @LenaInLinkon]

‼️VALKO ARMY ATTENTION‼️ PLEASE SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE‼️

The longer Infold stays quiet the louder we shout! Here is a comprehensive list of all the media coverage we received so far and lots of places to reach out to that still haven't mentioned us.

This list is focused on news sites/x pages only. If someone is knowledgeable in the youtuber/streamer world, please add to this list!

🐺THOSE WHO ALREADY COVERD OUR MOVMENT (WE ARE GOING TO FOLLOW UP WITH THEM)🐺

Since we now have a 200k + signature petition as our tool we should take advantage and use it and try to get them to post an update.

GosuGamers
Coverage links:
Controversy explained + petitions: https://t.co/gq4yQQk0V8
Cancellation & apology: https://t.co/UadLt6SJ1S
Fans mourn outside Infold HQ: https://t.co/Z9ho3uWZJy
Website:
https://t.co/w3ELJd4usJ
X/Twitter:
@GosuGamers

Polygon
Coverage links:
Backlash leads to cancellation: https://t.co/Yi5sUnuoEe
Fans protest to bring Valko back: https://t.co/U1sXDQKBg2
Website:
https://t.co/FO62brdgNP
X/Twitter:
@Polygon

IGN
Coverage link:
Cancellation of new love interest Valko: https://t.co/lu8oTNd0xS
Website:
https://t.co/jrK4ZgIIIy
X/Twitter:
@IGN

https://t.co/4SlBNGJstv
Coverage link: “Love Turns To Hate…": https://t.co/Wpgzpy0S4J
Website:
https://t.co/S6PgUEIlqj
X/Twitter:
@Aftermath_site

Kotaku
Coverage link:
Devs cancel new werewolf after backlash: https://t.co/5W1YGIE8dh
Website:
https://t.co/oRxZVztMUI
X/Twitter:
@Kotaku

TheGamer
Coverage links:
Petition reaches 160k+: https://t.co/RY4Mo7vUz4
Website:
https://t.co/V5vtr117Qz
X/Twitter:
@thegamerwebsite

GameSpot
Coverage link:
Cancels new love interest after fan backlash: https://t.co/TF7dgaWwvU
Website:
https://t.co/bg9vL1TdIL
X/Twitter:
@GameSpot

Pocket https://t.co/eHKMrtPn1N
Coverage link:
Valko romance cancelled following backlash: https://t.co/7F0jinnNOB
Website:
https://t.co/BBcGVgkXTu
X/Twitter:
@pgbiz

Dexerto
Coverage:
Chinese romance game cancels new love interest:
https://t.co/GOzqFR4Nt7
Website:
https://t.co/0aIiRiZijx
X/Twitter:
@Dexerto

❗Letter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.❗

Dear Editorial Team,

I hope this email finds you well. I am [Your Name] and a member of the #BringBackValko movement, and I’m reaching out regarding the Valko cancellation story you covered recently. We wanted to share an important update: our official petition to bring Valko back as a love interest has now surpassed 200,000 signatures. We have also reached over 1.5m posts on X advocating for his return. The movement continues to grow rapidly, with fans around the world organizing petitions, online protests, and peaceful actions to show how much this character means to the community. Despite the initial backlash that led to his cancellation, a large portion of the global and Chinese player base is actively fighting to see him reinstated. We believe this ongoing effort and the current petition numbers reflect the strength and dedication of the fanbase. We would greatly appreciate it if you could consider mentioning or updating your coverage with the latest petition numbers and the continued fan push for Valko’s return. This story is still very much alive in the community, and we’d love to see it highlighted again.

Thank you again for your previous coverage it really helped bring attention to the situation. Please let me know if you need any additional information, screenshots of the petition, or quotes from fans. Best regards,

[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]

🐺THOSE THAT HAVEN'T COVERED US YET!! 🐺

Blerdy Otome
Website:
https://t.co/2LWSZhXBak
X/Twitter:
@BlerdyOtome
Other:
YouTube + Twitch (https://t.co/YgvJIE1sZt) very active in otome space

ScreenRant
Website:
https://t.co/QxMw7aIzyp
X/Twitter:
@screenrant

GameRant
Website:
https://t.co/z7rpVdpT7D
X/Twitter:
@GameRant

Anime News Network (ANN)
Website:
https://t.co/qptUIxhoAF
X/Twitter:
@Anime or @AnimeNewsNet

https://t.co/5iCtv7vR5r
Website:
https://t.co/vqtkhJAbrI (has covered previous LADS boycotts)
X/Twitter:
@MalystryxGDS (co-founder)
Or contact via website form

X Pages:

@Eurogamer (547.6k followers)
Gaming journalism

@RockPaperShot (334.k followers)
PC & indie gaming

@GachaGamer (17.4k followers)
Gacha game news & community)

@toucharcade (94.2k followers)
Mobile games news, reviews & industry

@InsiderGamingIG (264.9k followers)
General gaming news & leaks

@PCGamer (3.3m followers)
PC gaming news (frequently covers gachas)

@GamesRadar (1.1m followers)
Gaming news & features

@PushSquare (261.3k followers)
PlayStation & gaming

@pgbiz (73.2k followers)
Mobile industry games

@Gachatabloid (10.5k followers)
Gacha news, updates, memes & community issues

@Siliconera (10.1k followers)
Japanese games & gacha

@Gematsu (105.5k followers)
Japanese game news

@destructoid (268k followers)
Gaming news & opinion

@VideoGamerCom (56.9k followers)
Gaming news

@HardDriveMag (284.8k followers)
Gaming news & satire

@Wario64 (1.5m followers)
Gaming deal, news & updates

@VGC_News (283.2k followers)
Gaming news

❗Letter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.❗

Dear Editorial Team,

I hope you're doing well. I’m reaching out with a story that has gained significant traction in the Love and Deepspace community. In late June, developer Papergames (or Infold Games) announced Valko, a new love interest for the popular otome gacha game Love and Deepspace. Following intense backlash (particularly from Chinese players) based on malicious baseless rumours that wen't viral and got out of hand, the studio fully cancelled Valko’s development and stated they would not be adding any new love interests in the future. In response, global fans launched petitions calling for Valko’s reinstatement and to advocate for the years of hard work the developers have poured into the creation of this warm and lovable character. One of the main petitions has now surpassed 200,000 signatures and continues to grow. Over 1.5m posts on X have been calling for his return. Fans have also organized online protests and peaceful actions to show their support for the character. This situation has created a notable divide between regions and sparked ongoing discussion about player expectations, communication, and live-service game decisions. We believe this story, including the scale of the petition and the community’s continued efforts would be of interest to your readers. I’ve included the petition link below for reference. Would you be open to covering or mentioning this update? I’m happy to provide more details, quotes from supporters, or any additional information you might need. Thank you for your time.

[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]

Link to the petition:
https://t.co/ycaRsyOgf1

Please share and mention any more places we can reach out to in the comments.

(ALSO KEEP UNFOLLOWING THER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ESPECIALLY X!)

[💚 Kirby ⸸😈 @KatboyKirby]

Luckily for the OM community:

• OM is not an otome
• OM has a canonically genderless MC that uses they/them pronouns
• ALL of OM's love interests are confirmed to be canonically queer
• OM actually has a diverse cast with WAY too many melanated characters for those people

[nini🦉| vgen open!! @_kunaiiii]

i dont even actively play lads anymore but seeing the recent announcement even got me gagged wtf

[Alecay☆ @MxKeenan_]

LADS IS A SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN

Unless you’re anything else but a
Straight
Pale
Chinese
Rich
Cis Woman

You’re not my sisters, if you’re homophobic, racist or classist.

#LADSisOverParty
#LADSValkoCanceled

[Thed @thedddexists]

@YouTube @YouTubeCreators @YouTubeGaming

[ScalingStories @ScalingStories1]

Hello @YouTube @YouTubeCreators @TeamYouTube,
I am requesting that a real person or specialist review my channel’s partnership program status after I was recently denied monetization. I was cited for “inauthentic content,” which is described as: “Content that appears mass-produced or repetitive to increase views without adding significant educational or other value.”

My content is not mass-produced or repetitive to increase views, and it does add significant commentary, entertainment, and educational value. My videos are voiced by me and manually edited in DaVinci Resolve, which takes me around 5–7 hours a day. The gameplay is also played by me. I also use several custom-drawn avatars to better represent myself during my talking segments throughout my videos, helping me better express the emotions I am feeling and trying to convey to my viewers.

The only repetitive elements in my content are my intros and outros, which are allowed under your guidelines. Your guidelines state: “Examples of what is allowed to monetize, including but not limited to: Same intro and outro for your videos, but the bulk of your content is different.”

I explained all of this in my appeal video, which was said to be reviewed by a human reviewer. However, the appeal video is unlisted and still shows a view count of 0. Because of this, I do not believe anyone watched my video, yet my appeal was still denied and my content was confirmed as “inauthentic.”

I am being denied the chance to reapply to the YouTube Partner Program until July 27, 2026. That is not right or fair to me. I was previously removed from the program on January 27, 2026. During that time, I thoroughly reviewed my own channel and overhauled it, which included changing my format and deleting videos that may not align with the program’s policies. I spent three months, from January 27, 2026, to April 27, 2026, rebuilding my channel.

To be denied again for the same policy, “inauthentic content,” after I followed your guidelines and made sure my videos do not violate them, is soul-crushing. I believe my channel was not properly reviewed and may have been evaluated by AI. I am requesting that a real person or specialist speak with me and review my channel, as I am a genuine, passionate content creator who wants to be part of your program.

My channel: https://t.co/rb32nUNgtM

[‧₊ good gay noah ⋆˚࿔ @palacesofmymind]

curse 11-12 y/o me for this because now I have NO CLUE WHO THESE NUMBERS BELONG TO.

[ᵕ̈ @sugurucurse]

I GENUINELY WISH THIS BECOMES LIKE A FAMOUS EDTWT MEME SO BAD BRO I KEEP QUOTING “i am anorexia”

[Gigo (MAYBE recovered...🥺) @MansurOfSHEDtwt]

#shedtwt #shtwt #moothunt

[🦷🪱🦴 @Theliving_deadd]

*｡･+(人*´ω`)+･｡* #shtwt

[James @takeopaul]

i wanna be skinny fuck israel

[Law By Mike @lawbymike_]

Roblox Vs Schlep!

#roblox #FreeSchlep #gaming #youtuber @RealSchlep

[Brody Foxx @BrodyFoxx]

Roblox is done for 💀