here is the post in the TLA subreddit

ok so the Showrunners of the original distanced themselfs from the live TV show last year and the rumor as to why is because Netflix wanted to do Zutara and sex the show up a bit.

      • SteveHasBunker [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        I dunno Sokka and Suki are pretty cute together, wouldn’t wanna ruin that

      • REallyN [she/her,they/them]
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        4 years ago

        While I appreciate the gay polycue,
        it just doesn't have the same allure as the forbidden love between two siblings who find love after their abusive upbringing.