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VERSION 6.0 HOPIUM

JULY 9TH BOYCOTT IN EFFECT!

Okay, everyone take a breath. I know shit seems terrible right now. I know we're angry and upset. But let's take a minute and look at the facts. Bear with me.

Wander In Wonder was NOT the next multibanner on the schedule. They skipped over No Defense Zone AND Misty Invasion. Wander In Wonder has tie-ins to Chinese tradition. Rerunning this banner was a deliberate choice to improve their image in China.

They released TWO new crates in Xspace Echo—this is ONLY done when a new LI is introduced.

There is no mention of the main story in the 6.0 update summary. They are likely having to revise it to comply with government demands.

JP Discord still has the banner that includes Valko, and his channel and roles still exist as well.

All Valko content remains available on Twitter.

All Valko videos remain available (but unlisted) on YouTube.

X, RedNote, Instagram, and Weibo are still talking about him. We're still trending on X, which is where I check for most of my info.

I'm waiting for the update to fully go live, then I will be asking as many people as I can find if "coming soon," the texts, and the Eoncore WU story are still in the game. This will be a major tell.

We still do not have an official statement. Until we do, I'm holding onto hope. Infold is dealing with extremists, the government, and various other issues—this update is likely a way for them to buy some time.

DO NOT GIVE UP! If we don't fight, who will? If we don't speak up, who will? We've come this far. We've raised thousands for charity, we've gotten hundreds of thousands of signatures on petitions, we've kept Valko trending for eight days straight—this is not the end.

As always, I will update you as soon as I have more information. Sending love to all of you. Take care of yourselves—eat, rest, hydrate, cry if you need to. I know this is stressful, but we cannot stop here.

Users on X are mobilizing to combat the misinformation being spread in the Chinese media surrounding LADS and Valko.

I am posting continuous information on my X account. Link here.

You can find a full explanation of the situation here.

Using hashtags: #VALKOWASFRAMED #VALKOISINNOCENT #BRINGBACKVALKO #BRINGVALKOBACK #SAVEVALKO

Here is a post with every outlet publishing criticism of Valko and Love and Deepspace.

In China, "under the PRC Civil Code, companies have a legally protected reputation. If a news outlet, blogger, influencer, or another company publishes false statements that damage a company's reputation, the company can file a civil lawsuit." We have to trust in the fact that Infold's legal department is mobilizing.

To my understanding, DO NOT MOVE TO CN APPS. Their media (RedNote, Weibo, etc) is highly controlled. We have the best chance of success on our own apps (X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, etc.) We are already trending on X.

Our goal is to flip the narrative. Show why they are incorrect. Prove that they're spreading misinformation about Valko and LADS. We bring the receipts. What they printed, next to what's verifiably true. Keep it straight-forward, to the point, and undeniably factual.

This cannot be rushed—it could backfire immensely. We cannot go against their government because it could negatively affect the CN players. The problem needs to be highlighted as “a danger to the positive view of China” from foreign players.

From a user on X: Bringing the importance of Chinese culture and tradition abroad, is the key part of all of this. It is our only leverage. We need to mention our only wish is for the company to keep being able to spread Chinese culture. We need to show them how we engaged with Chinese culture, and the charity we did in the name of the character we wish to have back, so that the company can continue.

This is vital, but it is delicate. Don't hesitate to message me here or on X if you need guidance. I will still be updating you as I get more information.

More information here.

Reblog, share, anything you can do to get this out. We need as many people involved as possible.

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FULL BOYCOTT IN EFFECT. SEE DETAILS HERE.

ALERT: CHINESE MEDIA

DISCLAIMER: I cannot say with 100% certainty that this is true. However, there is enough credible evidence for me to believe it.

To put it in short, we're not just battling Infold. We're fighting the Chinese media.

Here is the post. I will outline the timeline here as well. This is directly from the thread:

As confirmed by a CN native. "state media commentary acts as a direct warning of incoming government bans." So, that's it, then. This is what caused it. Valko was being recognized by the state media. So why did Pro Valko ppl not go after the media for false reporting? On their socials? Why were we not instructed to? Timeline: June 22nd, Valko is announced. Fan Rioting pursues for 6 days straight. Company doesn't budge, continues to post normally. June 28, 1 AM: Apology, 20-pull compensation, and a promise: every male lead's story "will not change for any reason." It tops the overnight hot search marked 爆. Then watch the state media pressure. June 28, 9:08 AM: Beijing News "Six Questions" rejects that apology in print. It was 8 hours old. June 28, night: the Women's Federation's magazine — enters hours after the PV airs June 29: China Women's News named editorial June 29: China Women's News AGAIN, on the 0731 defense: "fails to convince" June 29, 8:20 PM: Guangming Daily. A central party paper. June 30: Ban Yue Tan. Xinhua-run. June 30, evening: Valko is cancelled. Permanently. With a promise to never add a male lead again. And still, to this day, they are STILL going after him, with Beijing News posting ANOTHER smear article on him JUST TODAY! Now look at PPG's attitude change. Anti's beginning riot? Didn't budge. Business as usual. Once the state media got involved? Silence. And knowing this... it makes sense. The marketing numbers didn't add up, a large portion of CN population really liked Valko. Obviously the rest of the world liked Valko.

Here is another post. I will include the screenshots from it below.

Here is a news clip posted to Weibo. THIS IS NOT FROM A GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT. On Weibo, the red V is a standard verified account. A gold V is for news, government and verified companies. This is just a random news channel, no government affiliation.

Here is a screenshot from a user on RedNote explaining the situation:

Here is a screenshot of every news outlet that has been running Anti-Valko campaigns (via this post):

So, what do we do?

Not to worry, friends! I never give info without a plan!

GET LOUD about false media in China. I mean LOUD. We have to change the narrative. Everything they are spreading is complete slander. This is where the sexual assault and predator allegations against Valko are stemming from. They're taking clips of his trailer fully out of context and changing the story entirely.

Infold is fully capable of bringing a lawsuit against these media outlets. "Under the PRC Civil Code, companies have a legally protected reputation. If a news outlet, blogger, influencer, or another company publishes false statements that damage a company's reputation, the company can file a civil lawsuit." I am hoping that their current silence is because they are taking legal action. I'm not sure how likely that is, but my fingers are crossed.

Be louder than the media. Fight back. Change the narrative. This is vital if we want to bring Valko back.

This does not mean stop the boycott. We do not need to give any money or support to Infold. We're still posting #bringbackvalko, we're still going after them, and we are still NOT logging in.

Posting under #ValkoWasFramed, as far as I know. As soon as I have more information, you will be the first to know.

DO NOT LOG IN.

I REPEAT. DO NOT LOG IN UNTIL WE HAVE AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

THIS!!

I've told a few people this already. "Coming soon" was always just a placeholder for the next LI's icon. If they had already added Valko's, then removed it, they likely just never added "coming soon" back.

Keep in mind, NOTHING ELSE pertaining to Valko or his storyline has been removed from the game. The texts are intact. The WU chapter is intact. The lily of the valley picture in the desk feature is still there.

Valko's YouTube videos still exist. All of his content on X still exists. His theme song is still out. He still appears on the TikTok gaming page of LADS's account.

Valko is everywhere. They haven't made any attempt to clean the slate.

He's coming home, I can feel it.

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I will be referencing this post.

I'm not sure how many of you have seen the post below, but I want to warn you before this becomes too widespread.

This is completely unverifiable information. Not to mention, the same user posted this:

Please be aware of users that appear to be giving helpful information. As I've said before, take everything with a grain of salt. Unless there is concrete, verifiable proof, don't pay it any mind.

It's posts like these that cause unnecessary fear, anxiety, and infighting. Statements need a source. Posts need proof. Don't allow things like this to pull you away from the community this protest has built. Be mindful of what content you interact with.

I thought I would share a little serotonin booster. A Valko supporter on X (find their profile here) has been sharing some fun facts about wolves everyday. Here are some of my favorites with links to the posts:

Fact 7: Wolves howl more to pack members they have a strong bond with—not out of stress, but out of affection Fact 8: Wolves are super social and usually mate for life. The breeding pair (mom and dad) lead the pack like a family, not a dictatorship Fact 12: In wolf couples, the female is the one who decides who she mates with—males initiate courtship, but females control the whole process by either accepting or rejecting his advances Fact 15: Once a pair bonds, the male becomes the more devoted bodyguard ever—he stays glued to his chosen female, gently guarding her from any other males who might still be interested Fact 17: Wolf packs commonly adopt abandoned wolf pups, even pups from other packs that aren't related to them. Every adult happily takes turns babysitting, protecting, and even playing with the little ones Fact 18: Wolves and humans share the "love hormone" oxytocin. It releases in father wolves when they play with their pups — and in the pups too. The same chemical that bonds us to our kids bonds them to theirs Fact 21 (for my fellow wolfcrow girls): Wolves and ravens have a special friendship. Ravens follow wolves to scavenge leftovers, and in return, they act as extra eyes and ears, alerting wolves to danger (Valko and Sylus are besties, just a fact) Fact 23: Wolves communicate not just with howls, but with whines, growls, barks, body language, and even scent — each wolf's smell is as unique as a human fingerprint Fact 24: Bonded wolf pairs greet each other with tail-wagging, muzzle-licking, and nose-to-nose touches — it's their way of saying "hey, I'm here" and it actually strengthens their pair bond

I really hope Valko displays some wolf-like tendencies—in a non-weird, wolves-are-cute kind of way. The Team Jacob girlies get it.