SebaCiel Opinions Survey

A vibrant, fantasy-themed illustration depicting the characters Sebastian and Ciel from Black Butler in a stylized, abstract setting that reflects a complex and multifaceted relationship, incorporating themes of contrast between light and dark, maturity and innocence, in a visual representation of their dynamic.

SebaCiel Opinions Survey

Welcome to the SebaCiel Opinions Survey! This questionnaire aims to gather diverse perspectives on the SebaCiel ship and its implications within the fandom. Your honest responses will contribute to a better understanding of the interests and concerns surrounding this unique pairing.

  • Explore your thoughts on the SebaCiel dynamic.
  • Share your views on age differences and consent.
  • Engage with other fans' opinions and experiences.
22 Questions6 MinutesCreated by PonderingCat42
How old are you?
18-20 years
21-23 years
24-26 years
27-29 years
30+ years
Are you a SebaCiel shipper?
Yes
Yes, but only if Ciel is over eighteen years old
No
I'm not sure
I'm indifferent
Other
Please Specify:
Which of the following aspects of SebaCiel interest you?
I am not a SebaCiel shipper
The pre-established dynamic between the characters
The age gap
The fact that it is a gay relationship
The fact that one character is a child and another is an adult
How I relate to Sebastian, Ciel, or both characters
Exploring a taboo relationship while recognizing it as taboo
The enemies-to-lovers trope
There isn't anything particularly special about SebaCiel, I just like to ship characters together
Other
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Do you often forget that Ciel is a child?
Yes, and I don't really see him as a child given his level of maturity
Yes, and I frequently have to remind myself he is a child
No, I always think of Ciel as a child
Do you think Yana Toboso wants Sebastian and Ciel to have a romantic relationship?
Yes, it seems very clear to me
Yes, but I don't think it will actually happen
No, but I don't think she's against people shipping it
No, I think Yana Toboso loathes the idea of them having a romantic relationship
No, I don't think Yana Toboso ever thought about Sebastian and Ciel having a romantic relationship
When you think about SebaCiel, do you feel a personal relation to one of the characters?
Yes, I relate to Sebastian
Yes, I relate to Ciel
I relate to what I believe their romantic relationship is/would be in general
When I think about SebaCiel, I fantasize that I am Sebastian
When I think about SebaCiel, I fantasize that I am Ciel
SebaCiel does not remind me of anything on a personal level, I just enjoy it
SebaCiel does not remind me of anything on a personal level, and I don't enjoy it
SebaCiel reminds me of something on a personal level, which is why I don't like it
Do you think any sexual relations between Sebastian and Ciel are automatically rape?
Yes, Ciel is a child, and that makes it rape
Yes, and that is the aspect I want to explore, for better or worse
Yes, that's the aspect I feel aroused by
No, I believe Ciel is mature enough to give consent
In 99% of cases, I believe a fictional child/adult relationship would be rape, but Sebastian and Ciel's relationship is different
I don't believe relationships between adults and children are automatically rape
Does the idea of ANY adult and child having sex interest you?
Yes, I am interested in this
Yes, but only in fiction and never in real life
No, I am only interested in reading about underage relationships with characters that I like or relate to
No, SebaCiel is the only adult/child fictional relationship I care about
No, an adult and child having sex revolts me
Other
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Do you prefer a romance between Sebastian and Ciel to involve sex?
I don't ship SebaCiel
Yes, SebaCiel smut turns me on
Yes, sex is my love language, so it only makes sense for characters I ship to have sex
Yes, because I'm interested in writing/reading about an unhealthy dynamic
Yes, but only if Ciel is over eighteen
No, I much prefer fluff
No, I don't like to read about sex
No, to me it seems inaccurate that they would ever have sex, even if they had sexual tension
Other
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Do you believe it is okay for someone to write about an adult/child relationship and publish the story online if they themselves were sexually abused as a child?
Yes, no matter what their feelings are now
Yes, but only if they made it very clear that they understood that sort of relationship isn't healthy, and they asked minors not to read it
Yes, but only if the story ends with the child realizing the relationship is/was toxic
No, it's okay to write that but not to share it with others
No, nobody should be writing about adult/child relationships
Other
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Do you think it's okay to make sexual jokes at Ciel's expense?
Yes, Yana does it, why can't I?
Yes, he's a fictional character, it doesn't matter
Yes, but only certain jokes
No, it doesn't matter that he's a fictional child, he's a child
No, but it is different than making sexual jokes about a real child
Do you believe that Yana Toboso should release a statement illustrating that SebaCiel is pedophilia and that she does not condone it?
Yes, I think it's wrong that she hasn't done so yet
Yes, but I don't really care that much
Yes, though I think she would be lying if she did
No, I don't think she needs to state the obvious
No, I think it's smart monetarily that she doesn't alienate any fans of her work
No, I think Yana supports SebaCiel
No, I think it would be hypocritical if she did
No, I don't see SebaCiel as pedophilia
No, I don't think it's that big a deal what her opinion is
Other
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Do you believe that people under the age of eighteen should read SebaCiel fanfiction or see SebaCiel fanart?
Yes, when I was underage, I viewed and/or created SebaCiel content, and I turned out fine
Yes, I don't see what the problem would be
I don't think they should, necessarily, but I don't see the harm in it
It's pretty case-by-case, some teenagers will be fine if they view it and others won't
No, I think underage persons should be dissuaded and protected from SebaCiel content
No, and I don't think anyone should be indulging in SebaCiel content either
Other
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When you were underage, what were your feelings on SebaCiel?
I didn't know about Black Butler before the age of eighteen
I thought it was gross and wrong
I didn't like it, but I didn't care that much
I was indifferent towards SebaCiel
I was somewhat interested in SebaCiel
I shipped SebaCiel for a short period
I shipped SebaCiel obsessively then, but not now
I have always shipped SebaCiel obsessively
Other
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Which of the following opinions on fanfiction do you hold?
Fanfiction is a direct portal into the author's beliefs
Fanfiction reflects an author's fantasies, but not their actions
Fanfiction is a safe place to explore toxic subject matters that should not be explored in one's real life
Fanfiction is a place to indulge in sexual fantasies and daydream without inhibitions
Fanfiction can be used to corrupt children
Fanfiction can be used to corrupt otherwise "normal" adults
Fanfiction is a dangerous medium that can be used to normalize problematic subject matter
Fanfiction is totally safe and fun as long as it does not include pedophilia, rape, incest, or other taboo subjects
Fanfiction should be used to explore taboo subjects
Fanfiction should be used to explore taboo subjects, but only if it makes very clear that these subjects are taboo
Fanfiction should be about anything and everything
Other
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Do you believe SebaCiel shippers are pedophiles?
I believe all SebaCiel shippers are pedophiles
I believe the majority of SebaCiel shippers are pedophiles, while others are still children themselves, CSA survivors, and a few seriously misinformed individuals
I believe only a small number of SebaCiel shippers are pedophiles
I don't believe any SebaCiel shippers are pedophiles
I don't see SebaCiel as pedophilia
If you are a SebaCiel shipper, what sorts of behaviors would lead you to believe a fellow SebaCiel shipper was a pedophile?
I am not a SebaCiel shipper
Obsession with Ciel and fantasizing about him in a sexual manner
Fetishizing the age difference between Ciel and Sebastian
Lack of interest in SebaCiel content when Ciel is over the age of eighteen
A fixation on sexual aspects of SebaCiel, with no interest in Black Butler as a whole
Admitting to wanting a relationship with a minor
Admitting to having a relationship with a minor in the past
Writing fanfiction almost exclusively about SebaCiel and other underage pairings
Writing sexual or romantic self-insert fanfiction
Stating that SebaCiel is their favorite ship
Hyperanalyzing Ciel and Sebastian's interactions in the anime/manga
Expressing a desire to be Sebastian or Ciel in the context of the ship
None of these behaviors sound like pedophilia to me
Other
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Non-shippers and SebaCiel antis, what do you most want SebaCiel shippers to know?
I am a SebaCiel shipper
I believe you are all pedophiles
I don't believe you are all pedophiles
I don't believe you are a pedophile, but I believe your content supports pedophilia
I believe you should not talk to any minors
I wish you would not post SebaCiel content anywhere online
I wish you would not post SebaCiel content on websites that minors frequent
I wish you would make a website specifically for SebaCiel content and only post it there
I think you can ship what you want, but I don't want to see it
Your ship makes me feel uncomfortable
Your ship makes me feel angry
Fictional ships don't bother me
I think exploring taboo subjects in fiction is okay
I would prefer to get along with you
I hope we can work together to identify true pedophiles in our fandom
Other
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SebaCiel shippers, what do you most want non-shippers and SebaCiel antis to know?
I am not a SebaCiel shipper
I have no sexual interest in children
My fictional opinions on adults and children having a relationship does not extend to the real world
I do not see anime characters as real people
My content is not made to support pedophiles, and I don't condone its use for grooming
Don't like, don't interact
I wish antis would leave us alone
Your disapproval makes me feel uncomfortable
Your disapproval makes me feel angry
Exploring taboo subjects in fiction is cathartic and interesting for me
I would prefer to get along with you
I hope we can work together to identify true pedophiles in our fandom
Other
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SebaCiel shippers, do you think you will change any of your behaviors after taking this survey?
No, not at all
Yes, a little
Yes, a lot
I am not a SebaCiel shipper
Non-shippers and SebaCiel antis, do you think you will change any of your behaviors after taking this survey?
No, not at all
Yes, a little
Yes, a lot
I am a SebaCiel shipper
Is there anything this survey did not cover that you would like to elaborate on?
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