y'all really are hypocrite

Both are horrible in their own way
Let's not justify manipulative behaviour
Whether it's from the seme or the uke

Really? I dont think people are being hypocritical. When the seme's rape, abuse (physically or mentally), and manipulate their uke they get just as much shit talked about them in the comments. Its doesnt matter that their both bad because people will always hyper focus on the one that's worse. Also the uke might not have done anything terribly bad or illegal but you dont need to commit a crime or some unthinkable action to be shitty person.
He's playing with the seme's feelings, telling him he doesnt want a relationship then having sex with him. Pushing him away then pulling him back in and whenever the seme tries to distance himself the uke finds a way to insert himself back into his life. Then the thing he said about his brother and then purposely giving the seme the wrong idea when the uke was interacting with his coworker. You cant tell me he doesnt know what hes doing.

I think the imbalance in evoked emotion your seeing towards this compared to other stories also has alot to do with the idea people can relate and put themselves in the seme's shoes alot easier than other characters. Some people I think can even relate to having their feelings played with as unfortunate as that is to say.

And on a whole other note; I think it's awesome that for once the uke isnt portrayed as pure or innocent but is actually the quote on quote bad guy. People also want another uke to appear or the seme to grow a pair so that way the uke will be forced to recognize his feeling because whether we like it or not their the main pairing.

Sorry that this came off as a novel, I didnt think id end up writing this much lol

I have to agree. Throughout the time ive been reading manga ive noticed that people definitely hate on ukes way more, go harder on them, and aren't as forgiving towards them.

He's not playing with the seme. We as the readers are privy to the seme's thoughts so it's obvious to us that he loves the uke and wants more than just a sexual relationship.

The uke doesn't know that. All he knows is that his sunbae is kind, caring, a little bit of a pushover and good at sex. Basically the ideal sex friend for a sneaky, spoiled guy like the uke. He's made it clear to the seme that he only wants a sexual relationship. It's up to the seme to make a decision and break things off with him if he wants more than that.

Yassss Speak on it