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BL is the all encompassing term for any romantic or sexual story in any form of media between two or more males. Yaoi is specifically male x male manga from Japan that has sexual content. Shounen Ai is male x male manga from Japan that doesn't have sexual content. It's not outdated it's a specific term for a specific thing. BL can be shows, movies, manga, mahwa, webtoons, and other media. Yaoi is only Japanese manga. Also the categories on most manga sites list yaoi and shounen ai not BL.
Why. Do. Yall. Still. Call. BLs. Yaoi???????? Its just a really outdated term, instead just use BL(boys love) or GL(girls love).