I think the author of the topic is a troll. Astarion is an absolute favorite of the majority girls who play the game, and in general, a very charismatic character. And not only girls, it is also a character for the lgbt community which at the same time does not cause irritation heterosexual players like Dorian Pavus (radical gay from Dragon Age Inquisition) which is very good

Minthara is the best character and she NEEDS to be recruitable if you side with the grove!