Yeah this is where I lie. I personally don't really think it's...okay...it IS a big deal. Rape is a violation; a person forces themselves upon a victim, showing a form of power over the victim that removes a sense of self, of autonomy. Of course it's a big deal.
However, 'dub-con' or 'forced play' is also a kink and fantasy that a lot of people have. So when I see it in romances and erotica especially, I immediately go 'yeah, it's fiction' whatevers'. I'm also NOT gonna demonize a person because LOL-
So yeah if it's all fiction, it's fiction. I am not going to demonize someone for writing out their story. It's THEIR story. They are gonna write it, draw it, and if one does not like it, then one can just ignore it.
....That said...
I am a bit...IRRITATED when I see it's a premium comic and it's also being heavily promoted (I mean I clicked on Tapas and that was the FIRST thing I saw). So when it comes to the marketing, I am conflicted.
...oh god...will I stay conflicted if it's MY story being promoted up there...I mean I call it horror and Dark and all that...but...but....