#born without basic human decency

[oldguardleatherdog]

The Comment That Will Live In Infamy

A reminder that we don't have to tolerate being abused on this site.

As a general rule, I don't indulge in callouts of individuals who aren't public figures, but since this is the September 11th Anniversary I'm making an exception today.

Friend to all humanity @thenightmancometh expressed this wish for me in a comment on an absolutely balls-out batshit insane brigading of me on this site in 2022, started by a very strange and misguided 20-year-old girl in Scotland (of all places!) named @commonpigeon who thought it sport to take a stoned 3 AM comment I made on a post by @ding-dong-you-are-wrong and hold it, and me, out for ridicule to thousands of people, picked up and amplified by @baradragon and boosted by none other than the legendary multiply-terminated @were--ralph, who I imagine is happily reaming a pineapple somewhere (iykyk I guess).

As a result of fighting back against this ageist, AIDSphobic, kink-shaming, utterly inexplicable mob attack of vicious harassment and death wishes such as this, my first blog here got mass-reported and terminated, taking with it a library's worth of queer history links and harm reduction resources. I'm still fighting to get it restored.

I live in San Francisco where Tumblr and its parent company are headquartered; they are required by law to conduct themselves in accordance with City regulations regarding human rights, and although two years have passed, I'm still inclined to press my case.

My status as a "Certified Eligible Survivor" of the events of September 11, 2001 under the Zadroga Act of 2010 means more to me than being eligible for benefits and treatment of the PTSD diagnosis I carry. It means that I have standing to fight back against insults like the one depicted in the image here. It means that people who are capable of saying this to a person who was injured in that most heinous terrorist attack ever on US soil should be held to account for their actions, that their lack of basic human decency is not acceptable, that this is not normal online or offline behavior, that abusing injured victims of an act of war (or any other disaster, natural or manmade) will never be tolerated or accepted by the rest of humanity.

I'm not the only survivor of 9/11. I'm certainly not at or anywhere near the top of the hierarchy of victims of the events of that day. I know my place, and I behave accordingly, but that doesn't mean that I get to exist in a vacuum.

As a lifelong activist, I know how to fight for what's right, for myself and for others. Although I get accused of gatekeeping a tragedy, I'm goddamn Cerberus when it comes to guarding September 11th, protecting my fellow survivors from trolls and haters, and doing everything I can to make sure the memory of that day and those we lost will never be vandalized by 20-year-olds from Scotland or anyone else.

[cognitiveoverload]

Basic human decency – 1/4 (platonic Aaron Hotchner x fem!reader)

summary: You're the surgeon who operated Hotch, and you're annoyed that he immediately starts working after waking up.

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“I hoped you would be knocked out a little longer,” you say with a playful smile as you enter his room, stopping at the foot of his bed. He stops typing and raises an eyebrow in question, which makes you shake your head in disapprovement. “Dr. Young warned me that you’re a workaholic, but I didn’t think you would be working so soon after a surgery.”

Hotchner let out a sigh and put down the phone to focus on this conversation. “It’s important. I can’t just lie here and do nothing,” he replies.

Nodding, you put the chart on the bed next to his feet, then move a little closer to him. “Look, you need to rest. When you were brought in, things didn’t seem serious, so no one talked to you about this, but due to that complication, and after such a serious surgery, I’d rather see you taking it easy for now,” you explain with a kind smile.

All it takes is one look to know a lot about him. You heard that he’s working for the FBI, it’s clear that he’s a born leader, but that mixed with a stubborn attitude can be dangerous in hospitals. As a doctor, you give instructions to patients, expecting them to do as you say, but people like him often ignore these orders. If it was up to you, you would take away every device that can help him work, but you have no right to do that. 

The best you can do now is try to reason with him. Well, seeing the doubtful expression on his face, you’d probably have a better chance convincing a brick wall.

“I’m just making a few phone calls,” he tries with a smile.

“Work calls?” For a few moments, he watches you with a blank expression, but then it all changes and suddenly he looks like a kid who was caught doing something wrong. “You have a son, right?”

He nods in response. “Jack. He’s six,” he replies, sounding a little unsure. “Why?”

Your attention is drawn to the door where a nurse waves at you, so you quickly signal her that you’ll be there in a moment, then return your attention to the patient. “It’s the summer break, right? Why don’t you ask someone to bring him here? You would have the chance to spend more time with him, and you wouldn’t spend that time working. It’s a win-win to me,” you offer with a laugh.

There’s a strange gleam in his brown eyes as he considers your idea. While he thinks about this, you go to pick up his chart, then flash one last smile at him before telling him to rest and that you’ll be back soon. You even dare to jokingly threaten him that you would confiscate his phone, to which he replies with a silent nod of understanding. But there’s something under the surface, something that just doesn’t click into place, yet you can’t figure out what it could be. 

Shaking off this feeling, you leave the room and get lost in work again. After checking on a few patients, you have another small surgery, which manages to take your mind off this for now. In fact, the rest of your shift passes without thinking about the agent again, but then, about half an hour before you can finally leave, you find yourself at the nurses’ station across his room. You don’t notice it at first, only when Dr. Young stops next to you with a teasing grin on his face. 

When you ask him what it’s all about, he just shrugs and points at the room with his pen. “Well, well, well, young lady, you are officially a miracle worker. According to my sources he stopped working after you left,” he explains with a kind smile as he looks at you. 

You follow the pen and notice that Hotchner isn’t alone, there is a young boy sitting on the edge of his bed, while a few people are standing around it, deep in a conversation. Something tells you they’re his colleagues, partly because you can see one of them carrying a weapon, but they are all smiling and laughing, it’s surely not work-related. So he did listen to you. Good. That’s exactly what you wanted. 

“Let’s hope it stays this way until he’s discharged,” you note quietly, but while you want to say something else, the words don’t come out. Because through the window you can see him turn to you, as if he could sense you are standing there, watching him, and you could swear he flashes a thankful smile at you. And then you jump from the surprise, because Lisa, one of the nurses, holds up an envelope in front of your face. “What’s this?” 

She shrugs with a teasing smile, then bumps her shoulder into yours as she hands it to you. “Oh, just a message I was asked to give to you. And it came with that bouquet of flowers. No big deal,” she says happily. 

As you open it, you watch as she and Dr. Young leave your side, giving you space to read the card. It’s a gift from Hotchner, and he used this way to thank you for making him understand that he can allow himself to retreat and recover instead of jumping back into work, possibly stressing himself out because of it. That’s all. It’s just a short message, but it’s surely one of those small things that make your job a hundred times better. 

As you look back at him, you see him watching you again, so you raise the card and nod in his way, to which he responds with a smile. And this catches his colleagues' attention, because they all turn to you suddenly, which makes you flee the scene before they could find you to ask questions. Maybe it’s time to go home now. But first, you scribble a short thank you message on a piece of paper, and ask a nearby nurse to give it to him once he’s alone again. There are no questions, but you can see the knowing grin on his lips that make you roll your eyes. 

This isn’t flirting.

This is basic human decency.

[alandemoss]

Uncover the Hidden Truths: Why Questioning Everything Could Be the Key to Your Spiritual Liberation

Questioning is at the heart of human progress and spiritual discovery. From the beginning of time, our survival and growth have depended on asking the right questions:

“How did you achieve that?”

“What if we tried a new approach?”

“Are you sure about this?”

“Can we replicate that?”

“What does this truly mean?”

These inquiries not only fuel scientific advancements but also shape our entire civilization. Questions have given rise to religion, medicine, music, professions, and educational systems. However, when it comes to faith—especially in systems rooted in fear—questions are often discouraged.

But what happens when you start to question the very doctrines that are meant to guide you? This is a question I personally faced on my own spiritual journey.

The Role of Questions in Spiritual Freedom: How Questions Sparked the Protestant Reformation

History shows us how crucial questioning can be. Protestant Christianity was born from Martin Luther’s courageous questions about the practices of the Catholic Church. Luther’s questioning sparked the Reformation and paved the way for new understandings of faith. Without these bold inquiries, many of us might still be trapped in oppressive religious systems.

Personally, I remember the first time I questioned the religious structure I grew up in. I was sitting in a church pew, listening to a sermon that emphasized obedience without question, at risk of death and hell. Something inside me snapped. I could no longer accept blind faith and started to ask questions, much like Luther did centuries ago.

Breaking Free: Questioning Faith in Modern Times - When Prayers Seem to Go Unanswered

I spent years praying fervently, hoping for change. Week after week, I would pray, serve, and worship in church, expecting some sign that my prayers were being answered, but nothing came. Instead, I felt more lost and disillusioned. I began to wonder, “Why are my prayers not being heard? Am I doing something wrong?

”Feeling like you're the problem when faith demands belief without question is common. This internal struggle, known as cognitive dissonance, is actually a positive sign of critical thinking. As I questioned more, I realized the issue wasn't with me but with the Calvinistic doctrine I had trusted. My prayers seemed futile under a theology that marginalizes and excludes, contradicting basic human decency. This doctrine impacted those I loved most—neighbors who joined us for Sunday lunches and volunteered together. Such exclusion directly contradicts the greatest commandment Jesus said supersedes all others, representing a serious deviation from the true Gospel. For more insights, explore Calvinism critique and Jesus' teachings.

For many people, questioning faith begins after years of attending church without seeing real change. You might have poured your heart into prayer, only to find your struggles worsen. When collective prayers seem to make your problems heavier, it’s only natural to ask if something is wrong.

Yet, in some churches, questioning is discouraged. I recall a preacher who would regularly caution against skepticism. He would say, “Don’t come to church with a skeptical heart,” as though doubt were some kind of sin. What he really wanted was blind acceptance. But when I began questioning everything, I realized that this lack of inquiry was crippling my spiritual growth.

The Manipulation of Doctrines: Protecting the Ego

Over time, I started to see what was really happening. Preachers fear questions because they worry that if people start thinking for themselves, they’ll lose their grip on control. Whether they admit it or not, these leaders are often protecting their own egos. They hide behind the guard of pride, which is “the essential vice, the utmost evil,” convincing people that questions are dangerous when in reality, they are afraid of losing their influence.

I remember asking one preacher, “But what if Jesus didn’t mean it this way?” His face grew tight, and I could see the discomfort in his eyes. It was a simple question, yet it challenged everything he had built his ministry on. It was clear to me in that moment that he didn’t want to confront the truth behind the doctrines he preached.

When clergy with narcissistic tendencies discourage questions, they rob their followers of the opportunity to find the truth for themselves. The end result is spiritual enslavement, where individuals are living by someone else’s interpretation of faith rather than discovering God personally. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to religious trauma syndrome as we simply can’t reconcile our values and principles with what we’ve learned is the way, truth, and life.

Jesus' Words vs. Pauline Doctrine: What Do We Follow? - A Personal Spiritual Experience

Recently, I had an experience while meditating and questioning my faith even more deeply. I felt a profound sense of clarity and purpose, something that seemed to fill every corner of my mind and heart. It was almost as if something divine was pulling me forward, leading me into a deeper understanding of my own beliefs. Others noticed a change in me, and I felt different—more certain in some ways, but also more aware of the questions still lurking in the background.

Was this a divine encounter? It felt like one. It reminded me of moments I’ve had in the past, moments that made me think, “Maybe God is guiding me somewhere new.” But those experiences also led me to one important question: What does Jesus really want me to focus on?

In this particular moment, I was struck by the Spirit, overwhelmed into submission, and more certain than ever that God is indeed guiding me. I cried in relief for a good while and shared my experience during this emotional revelation with my aunt. Jesus saves, after all. He cured my nihilistic and craving soul in an instant.

The Conflict Between Jesus and Paul

This experience opened my eyes to a common issue in Christian theology: Why do we focus so much on Paul’s teachings when Jesus’ words seem so much clearer and more compassionate?

When I read the Gospels, I see a message of love, grace, and inclusion. But Paul’s writings, which form the backbone of modern Christian doctrine, often seem to conflict with that message. In many fundamentalist churches, Paul is quoted far more than Jesus, and I started to wonder: Has Christianity lost its way?

For me, the risk of following the wrong path is too great. If my eternal soul is at stake, I cannot base my life on teachings that may not align with what Jesus actually said. It’s clear to me now that Jesus’ words are enough. His message stands on its own without the additional weight of Pauline doctrines that seem to complicate and even contradict His words of grace and love.

Finding True Spiritual Freedom Through Jesus' Words: The Courage to Question

If you’ve ever felt trapped by a belief system that limits grace, it’s okay to question it. In fact, it’s essential. When I started asking, “Is this truly what Jesus wanted for me?” I found a sense of freedom that I never knew before.

Jesus welcomed questions. He challenged the religious leaders of His time, those who used fear to control others. His message was one of love, inclusion, and grace. And if He questioned the rigid systems of His day, why shouldn’t we do the same?

The Path Forward: A Call to Action

For me, I have chosen to follow the words of Jesus alone. His message of inclusivity, love, and grace resonates deeply with me. Like Thomas Jefferson, I believe that Jesus’ words are actionable and true. Jefferson famously said of Jesus, “In extracting the pure principles which he taught, we should have to strip off the artificial vestments in which they have been muffled by priests, who have travestied them into various forms, as instruments of riches and power to them.” Jefferson focused on the reason the Bible exists: The Savior.

And so, I will continue on this faith journey, asking questions and following Jesus’ words until I have further questions. If you find yourself in a similar place, I encourage you to embrace your questions and explore a path of true spiritual freedom—one that leads not to fear, but to grace.

Final Thoughts: Break Free from Doctrinal Control

Questioning is sacred. It opens doors to new understanding, challenges outdated beliefs, and leads to spiritual freedom. Whether you’re questioning the doctrines of Calvinism, Pauline theology, or any other restrictive belief system, know that your questions matter. By embracing your questions, you can break free from manipulative doctrines and rediscover the true message of Jesus—a message of love, grace, and spiritual freedom.

In Grace and Hope.

I formed The Living Stones at a Calvinistic church. I honestly do miss performing.

Such a cool band logo!

[horizon-verizon]

I might be wrong, but I think that the Faith of the Seven seems to be a catholic form with protestant doctrine. Externally Catholic in terms of its rituals, clergy, and hierarchical structure. Internally Protestant in terms of its focus on personal faith, moral simplicity, and individual accountability.

Not gonna lie, I know next to nothing about "moral simplicity" when it comes to Protestantism like I have a better idea of with the rest. Still, I looked stuff up. Skip to the part abt the Faith of the Seven's way of worship if you want, but I wouldn't recommend it.

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Protestanism vs Catholicsm vs Anglicanism

Protestant doctrine (yes, most of the sects under it) consist of the beliefs that:

The Bible is the ultimate religious truth and authority. The only one you need.

All can act as "priests" for themselves, as in interpret & access the Bible to communicate directly with God.

Only or mostly by believing in Christ as the Messiah and God, can you "saved" from eternal damnation in hell. It's only through faith itself that you really need to receive that salvation, not paying people (though with some sects say that you have already been saved or damned from before you were born....Calvinism).

*[Martin Luther and other 16th century people]* Jesus' death saved all of us already (the sign of God's grace towards us), and thus you don't have to "earn" your salvation but just stay believing Jesus died for you

Catholic doctrine says [Brittanica]:

it's a combination of good works and faith in Christ's death for sins/God (living a virtuous life, seeking forgiveness for sins, indulgences)

the original sin (Adam and Eve and the snake), is a hereditary and universal moral defect of human beings that makes them incapable of achieving their destiny and "even incapable of basic decency", or forever in danger of moral failure, needing God's grace (which is in the form of Jesus' sacrifice)...thus a strict adherence to authority

And maybe you'd then be describing something closer to the English Anglican church...but without the head of such being the monarch in Westeros, since the Head of the High Septon. Anglicanism is a current "attempt" at both versions of Christianity:

[Wiki] "The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the name given to a number of related prayer books used in the Anglican Communion."

[Brittanica] "In form they deal briefly with the doctrines accepted by Roman Catholics and Protestants alike and more fully with points of controversy. The articles on the sacraments reflect a Calvinist tone, while other parts intimate Lutheran or Catholic positions. They are often studiously ambiguous, however, because the Elizabethan government wished to make the national church as inclusive of different viewpoints as possible."

[Brittanica, post 1888] "Anglicans attempt to balance the clerical point of view with forms of authority that include the laity. Even bishops are rarely able to function without the advice and consent of other clergy and laity"

[Brittanica, post 1888] "It [The Anglican Communion] respects the authority of the state but does not submit to it, and it equally respects the freedom of the individual. The Anglican Communion does not seek to evade the challenges of the world or to live a life separate from it. Basing its doctrines on the Bible, the Anglican Communion allows a remarkable latitude of interpretation by both clergy and laity."

[Anglican Communion, post 1888] "An important caveat is about this question is that if you ask three Anglicans about doctrine you’ll get five different answers! Anglicanism’s greatest strength - its willingness to tolerate a wide variety in Anglican faith and lifestyle - is also the thing that provokes the most debate among its practitioners."

[Anglican Communion, post 1888 ] "The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed are used very regularly in Anglican worship, the Athanasian Creed is used in worship less often, but is considered to set out the classic understanding of key Christian doctrines about the nature of God and the person of Jesus Christ."

The Catholic Church and many Protestant denominations accept both the Apostle and Nicene Creeds; the latter, just not the indulgence part. IDK abt Anglican indulgences, if that's a thing, but I'd assume not. It matter s because apparently, recitations of the Apostles' Creed requires monetary or "plenary" indulgences 7 the recitation of what the Nicene Creed/hail Mary/Sunday prayers gives requires one to attend mass in church or go to an oratory where you give to the indulgence.

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Faith of the Seven Worship

[AWoIaF.Westeros]

The Faith has a number of holy books. The most important one is The Seven-Pointed Star, which contains the Maiden’s Book. The Seven-Pointed Star tells, among others, about the history of the Faith. Septons who cannot read or write memorize prayers, rituals, and ceremonies, and are able to recite long passages from The Seven-Pointed Star.

But there's really no deep lore on their faith and what defines faith in the same way as Christianity bc there is no "Messiah", or savior figure who specifically dies for humanity's egregious sins in its mythology or cosmology.

All you seem to do is go the the Sept to pray, listen to recitations of the book, listen or join in singing hymns, and believe in the Seven. But neither does it have that "flexibility" or toleration of a variety of its own faith or respecting an individual's or a clergyman's freedom of "interpretation", which Anglicanism really strives for, not doctrinally.

If you're thinking of show!Catelyn, she's a Seven worshipper in a old-gods based lands and had to conform or adapt herself to the people's customs and ways of thinking while also holding to her own faith in some way, finding compromises...she's not really a rule we could go by for the actual doctrine of the Seven and if she's doing "personal faith", that's again bec she's more or less alone there.

Even still, sufficient worship of the Seven, as I mentioned but didn't emphasize, MUST take place in the sept like how worship MUST take place in Catholic churches. But then again, I have never heard of worshippers having to pay indulgences or something like that in order to receive blessings or be able to stand/sit and hear any sort of "creed" or prayer. And then again, there's a heavy implication of one needing faith validated by going to church and respecting authority and being tested in one's faithfulness through mortal/corporal means or denial that really edges it out towards Catholiscm...so...

[aihoshiino]

Number 24, for Ai!

so this was originally a simple answer to the simple question of "What characters from your other fandoms remind you of [this character]?" and in the process of my writing spiraled into an essay beyond my control but at this point everyone is here to listen to me go insane about themes and narratives. So. Let's talk about Coffin Girls.

COFFIN GIRLS: FUTURE (HOPE) AND FUTURELESSNESS (DESPAIR)

Using the original question as a starting point here - I absolutely can't answer it without starting with Yuuri Wakasa from School-Live!, both because she was the big Brain Melting Blorbo before Ai and because the Yuuri Wakasa to Ai Hoshino pipeline is so direct it's kind of hilarious.

While on page they play out as very different characters, once you start really digging into them the similarities jump out: they are both young women suffering adultification in situations where their survival relies on their being about to match these adult standards. They're both maternal figures and, most important of all, both of them are primarily defined by the roles they assigned themselves that go on to completely control their lives.

While these are both pretty different roles, they are both defined by a lack of weakness, vulnerability and humanity rather than the creation of new, ingenuine traits. The major divergence is their motivation in creating these masks and how they go on to affect their relationship with other little people.

Ai created her mask in the hopes of presenting a version of herself that could love and be loved by other people. Yuuri's was a matter of survival: she creates an unshakable, reliable, invincible version of herself to ensure she and the others have the strength to endure the situation they're in, bottling up her feelings because letting herself be compromised by then could very literally end in someone being killed. Both of them desperately maintain these masks long past the point of it being detrimental to them because they fear what will happen and what pain they will face when it comes down.

The primary difference is that while Ai is more straightforwardly a victim of circumstance, Yuuri is much more directly the author of her own misery. This is obviously not to say Yuuri is to blame at all for her situation but that this is one of the major points of difference between her and Ai;

Ai's fear of rejection is learned, entirely founded in the very real and persistent abuse and rejection she has suffered her whole life. She is, quite frankly, correct that people prefer the flawless and inhuman "Ai of B-Komachi" over the real Ai who is in pain and suffering. Since the moment she was born, she has never been afforded love or acceptance and even being treated with basic kindness and decency has been conditional, predicated on the doctoring of her honest self into a pretty, socially acceptable lie.

Yuuri's fear of rejection hues closer to a sense of duty - her mask is a responsibility she imposed on herself and so too are the supposed consequences of failure. Yuuri has the unconditional acceptance Ai has searched for her whole life - she is surrounded by people who love her, who would accept her as she is and help her every step of the way if she faltered but at every opportunity she has to reach out to them, Yuuri cannot bring herself to do so. She defines herself so strongly as a caretaker that she cannot conceptualise of allowing someone to care for her in return. She must be strong because if she is weak, then that's all good as completely losing her place in the club in her mind.

This is because, for all their similarities, Ai and Yuuri are driven by entirely opposing cores; hope and all consuming despair.

Ai is a person driven by desperate, unwavering hope. Everything she does is in service of creating a future for herself where the things that she lies about can eventually become true. She wants to be happy - she believes she eventually, one day, will be happy and fights with everything she has, against every possible obstacle in her way, to achieve that promised happiness. She hates herself and so works toward creating a version of herself that even she can eventually love. Even if she can't imagine it ever happening, she wants people to know who she really is, she wants to be seen as the dirty, hopeless, irresponsible Hoshino Ai and accepted as such. She unfailingly believes in the future.

Yuuri, by contrast, is defined by despairing resignation. She cannot affect meaningful change, only hold the line in hopes of maintaining the status quo. She lives in a state of futurelessness, content with occupying an eternal present, chained inescapably to the past. She has no hope. She doesn't always want to continue living. She just doesn't want to die yet. She takes responsibility for everything, hates and blames herself for things completely out of her control because she has no control. The trauma that consumed her life is so unimaginably huge and she is so, so small that even the guilt and self loathing are preferable to surrendering this final scrap of agency to it.

Ai wants people to accept her weakness; Yuuri is too ashamed of it. Ai wants to be seen; Yuuri abhors the idea. Both of them climbed into their own coffins and pulled the lid shut but Ai left hers open just a crack so that anyone who wanted to find her could open it and pull her out. Yuuri nailed hers closed from the inside.

As you can probably guess by my talking about coffins all of a sudden, I am definitely channeling Anthy Himemiya from Revolutionary Girl Utena as well lol. I don't necessarily think that Ai or Yuuri are like Anthy (though Ai does have a teeny bit of Anthy DNA imo), it's more that Anthy is the queen of a character archetype that both Ai and Yuuri fall into that for the purposes of this post I'll call Coffin Girls. I fully expect that to make no sense to anyone who isn't me but this post by @metanarrates about sums it up.

That said, while this post uses gender neutral language, when I talk about Coffin Girls I am very specifically talking about Coffin Girls. What makes a character a Coffin Girl to me is when her struggles are distinctly feminine - not wholly defined by but nevertheless inextricable from her womanhood and her place as a woman in patriarchal societies. Societal and social roles and emotional labor that is considered traditionally "feminine" is weaponized against her as violence. A Coffin Girl must be a Coffin Girl because her abuse and exploration has roots in purity culture, misogyny and hostile masculinity manifesting in violence against her.

All of this is true of Ai but what makes her unique as a Coffin Girl is her determination to not be a Coffin Girl. I want to make it very explicit that this is not victim blaming in any way: it's just that what defines a Coffin Girl is resignation and powerlessness, born from an inability (either literal or emotional) to change her situation. Again, Ai is unique in this regard. No, she can't change the idol industry or the misogyny that perpetuates it but she can affect change in herself. She may be resigned to her current lot in life but she rejects the soul deep helpless despair that defines most Coffin Girls. She has hope - she has left her coffin open. All anyone would need to do is pull her out.

[lyorofthequill]

Hello there, am sorry for stepping in your inbox without your permission. Am having a request concerning my family. My family is still living in the Gaza Strip, and like so many other families, their lives are hell right now. My family includes my father and mother, my sisters Nisreen and Yasmine and my brother Anwar. My dad is 77 years old and my mother, who I call the soul of my soul and the balm of my life, is 75 years old and confined to a wheelchair because of a war injury when she was young. My brother Anwar and my sister Yasmine suffer from diabetes mellitus type 1… They need insulin urgently and regularly. Any lack of insulin puts their lives in danger, as what happened with my older sister Ibtisam, who lost her life 10 years ago due to a lack of insulin.” Kindly donate any amount and reblog.

If people haven't already guessed from my love of a particular book series I am born and raised in Ireland. And like almost all my people. I heavily support Palestine. @mig-murgthenurg my boyfriend is half Algerian and half Irish and so he is intensely supportive of Palestine and her people. Not even because of our pasts, but because we are humans with basic fucking decency and empathy.

And I actually don't care for any questions on this subject, like people asking why do I support Palestine if I'm not Palestinian or why suppression Palestine if the people there wouldn't support me because I'm trans.

This genocide is no different to any other and so there are no excuse for it, or renaming the actions being taken to make it sound better. Like how there was no famine for the Irish, we were still making food, just not allowed to eat it. It was an attempted genocide. Like how people cried out for help during the AIDS crisis but the media and governments decided to ignore the deaths because it was only gays and trans people. How governments are choosing to ignore the deaths now because the people being affected are Muslim and Palestinian. It was the people who brought justice to the sufferers. It will be the people, not the government to bring justice to Palestine.

It will be us the people to bring justice to people, to children like Hind Rajab.

So yeah. Fuck Biden, Fuck Sunak (For everything actually), Fuck Natenhyu or however you spell it. It's not even his real name. Freedom for Palestine, Freedom for Gaza.

[lesewut]

‘The covenant of love was granted to me on the day when there was no day, in my primal time, before she appeared to conclude the contract. And I obtained my love not by hearing or seeing, not by acquisition and not by an inclination of nature, but I loved her already in the world of divine command, when nothing had appeared, before creation I was drunk.’

Ibn al-Farid was born in 1181 in Cairo, Egypt, during the Ayyubid period. He was a member of a prominent family and received a classical education in Islamic sciences, literature, and poetry. Ibn al-Farid is regarded as one of the greatest mystical poets in Arabic literature. His work has profoundly influenced subsequent generations of poets and Sufis.

The Diwan of Ibn al-Farid is a collection of his poetry, encompassing his famous qasidas (odes) and other forms of Arabic poetry. This compilation showcases his mastery in both poetic form and spiritual depth and reflects themes of divine love, union with God, and the spiritual journey.

Through translations, his mystical odes were known in the European region, first by Viennese court interpreter and friend of Goethe Josef von Hammer-Purgstall (1774 - 1856): The Arabic Song of Love (1854). 1917 the didactic poem ‘Al-Ta'iyyah al-Kubra’ was translated into Italian by Ignazio Di Matteo, critically analysed by Carlo Alfonso Nallino ‘Poema mistico’ and Alleyne Nicholson's work of 1940 'The Odes of Ibnu 'l-Farid' bulding the basis for this edition by Prof. Renate Jacobi.

Love poetry - Ideal of love

Individual relationship of lovers above the norms and demands of society

Frequent motif:

Conflict, experienced as tragic in a world of social change, as a hopeless relationship in which the lovers who cling to it perish; Typical of ‘udhritic poetry (Bedouin tribe of the ’Udhra): By no means platonic, but sexual fulfilment only in marriage, which, however, is denied

‘The poet and his beloved have known each other since childhood, fall in love and want to marry, but the woman is married off to a richer man by her parents. The lovers remain faithful to each other. They meet, but without offending decency, and in the end the poet, and sometimes the lover, die of grief.’

‘Poets of the ‘Udhra tribe from the 7th century sang of their passionate love for a single woman who outlasts death. Before that, the concept of ‘udhrite love (al-hubb al-’udhri) was derived, which plays an important role in classical Arabic literature, in poetry and prose, as well as in profane love theory.’

Famous couples:

> Djamil and Buthaina (Djamil ibn Ma'mar, d. 701, is the most important poet of the ‘udhra tribe; his divan is considered relatively reliable) > Kuthaiyir and ‘Azza (Kuthaiyir, d. 723) > Qais and Lubna (Qais ibn al-Dharih, d. 689, like Kuthaiyir belonging to a different tribe, but attributed to the ‘Udhrite school; from the tribe of “Amir, called al-Madjnun ”the madman’ and his lover Laila; Poeticised by many mystical poets in many Islamic literatures + symbol of absolute love of God; doubts about historicity, attributed verses probably do not date from the 7th century either;) Basic structure resembles ‘udhritic poetry, yet deviations:

‘After Madjnun loses Laila, he falls into madness. He turns away from human society and lives among the animals in the desert until his death, focussing entirely on his love for Laila. His renunciation of the outside world is so total that he is unable to turn his attention to the real Laila when she visits him in the desert. His inner image of her holds him completely captive.’ [p. 161]

(The poet's response to his lover's accusation that he does not pay attention to her:)

‘You fill my heart so much that I cannot look at you.’

[Abbas ibn al-Ahnaf, d. 808)

'Udhritic love in two genres: Poetic (ghazal) and narrative form; complement each other and are placed in a historical context in Arabic tradition

+ Narratives initially oral, records were collected in the 8th century

The concept of ‘udhritic love’ reached Heinrich Heine via Henri Stendhal's treatise ‘De l'amour’ (1822):

The wonderful Sultan’s daughter Every day used to rush, Around the evening hour to the fountain, Where the white waters splash. The young slave stood pale At the fountain, around evening,, Where the white waters wail; And his paleness was increasing. One evening the princess approached him With sudden words, like a whip: I want to know your name, Your home and your kinship! And the slave spoke: My name is Mohammed I come from the Yemen that I cherish, And I stem from the tribe of Asra, From those who, when they love, they perish. [Translation by Joseph Masaad]

My (incomplete) notes in German

[lingshanhermit]

Lingshan Hermit: This Isn't Cultivation

Over the past two decades, the world has undergone tremendous changes. During these years, I often see all kinds of people who have their own jobs and families, spending everyday posting photos of their kids, meals, and vacations on social media, yet at the same time claiming themselves to be spiritual cultivators. They are my idols. I deeply admire how they can work, go on vacation, raise children, and cultivate spirituality all at once, without missing out on anything - something even great sages like Longqinba and Huineng could not achieve. I also often see people who, after a trip to Tibet, taking some photos, meeting a few teachers, return and declare themselves spiritual cultivators, embarking on their endless Buddhist-style journey of self-satisfaction.

Many believe this to be a cultivation phenomenon unique to our era, but I'm quite skeptical about it. The cultivation I know has never been like this. The cultivators I know have never been like this either. Those who have truly cultivated know that it is an extremely arduous and risky endeavor - even if you devote your entire being, success is not guaranteed, let alone half-hearted efforts. If you believe you can live a happy secular life while achieving spiritual accomplishments, it shows you have no idea what real cultivation is. The traditional cultivators of the past were very prudent when they started their spiritual paths, received empowerments, and established teacher-student relationships. The teachers of the past were very meticulous in choosing disciples. They did not accept just anyone - they assessed the character of disciples and demanded a lot from them. If they saw some teachers today with tens of thousands of disciples, they would be astonished. Nowadays, people can impulsively decide to become Buddhists during a car trip to a temple. They don't need to understand Buddhist rules, assess their own capabilities, go through trials, or contemplate Buddhist teachings seriously. To them, becoming a Buddhist is no different than becoming a gym member. This rampant and indiscriminate taking of disciples has lowered the bar for true cultivators, letting many poseurs believe they are genuinely cultivating.

Why has this happened? There are many reasons, and I believe greed has played a significant role. For some, if anyone wishes to become a disciple, they accept readily (often justified as an act of Bodhicitta). And many who wish to become disciples want to obtain something to show off when they return. So they easily come to an agreement, with both sides getting what they want and feeling satisfied. The only one that suffers is Buddhism. The plethora of terrible "cultivators" we see today is the consequence of this rampant and indiscriminate initiation.

Some people think establishing karmic connections is also important, but I see this kind of indiscriminate initiation more like irresponsible flirting everywhere without commitment. Besides, you already have ample karmic connections - being born in a place like China, you can see Guanyin Bodhisattva on TV anytime. So you certainly don't lack connections. With the current glut of Buddhists, you see all kinds of people everywhere claiming to practice tantra yet without even basic human decency. You need to understand that becoming a Buddhist practitioner is not as simple as brewing a cup of hand-drip coffee for yourself. This is an extremely serious decision that will affect your future lifetimes, whether you can still be reborn as a human in the next life, and the well-being of your children. You must assess your capabilities before making the decision. Nowadays many are trying to convince the masses that anyone can become a practitioner, so few would think receiving empowerment is a more dreadful thing than going hiking in the suburbs. This is truly a tragedy. Buddhism does not need sheer numbers, it needs genuine practitioners. It doesn't need a bunch of posers filling the ranks. If a teacher has tens of thousands of disciples, I wonder how he can teach them properly. One consequence of not being able to teach them well is they will go and find their own ways, reading books and speculating randomly, thus developing all kinds of peculiar understandings.

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche once said among his thousands of students at Buddhist academies in India, it would be very good if just one could become someone who truly benefits sentient beings. So if anyone tells you that becoming a practitioner is easy and anyone can do it, don't trust them.

Written by Lingshan Hermit on August 24, 2023.

灵山居士：这不是修行

[nsfwmiamiart]

Incoming Text for Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino:

Subject: Request for Support in Exposing Intellectual Property Theft and Corruption

Dear Christoph and Quentin,

I am writing to you not only as an admirer of your incredible work but also to call upon your unique skills and perspectives in a matter of great importance. The brilliant narratives you crafted in Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight have proven to be more prophetic than you might have realized. Today, we find ourselves living through a scenario eerily similar to the ones you brought to life in those films—a battle against dark, corrupt forces that have held individuals hostage, stripped of their dignity and freedom.

Let me begin by explaining the situation step by step so that the complexity of the case is clear and actionable:

1. The Reality Reflecting Your Stories

Just as Django fought to liberate those oppressed and Kerry Washington's character endured captivity in Django Unchained, we are facing an analogous reality. Delphine Arnault, Elon Musk, and I are held hostage—metaphorically and practically—by forces of corruption and deception. These individuals, led by President Macron, Nicolas Lerner (DGSE Director), and Omar Sy, have conspired against us in ways that defy basic human decency.

2. Who I Am and Why This Matters

I am Angelo, born on November 11, 1981, and since 2017, I have been a prisoner of war. I cannot work, move freely, or secure the justice I deserve due to the systematic efforts of those who seek to strip me of my identity and rightful place. These same forces have tried to steal the Somali throne from me, spreading falsehoods to weaken my position and prevent me from fulfilling my destiny.

Their actions have hurt not just me but also Delphine Arnault, who was meant to rule by my side. By targeting me, they have undermined the dreams and aspirations of countless others.

3. The Role of Intellectual Property Theft

One of the central crimes at play here is the theft of intellectual property—my work, my ideas, and my identity. Omar Sy, without ever having met me, has claimed my creations as his own. He, alongside Nicolas Lerner, has propagated lies and orchestrated a conspiracy to discredit me. This is not merely a personal attack; it is a violation of principles we all hold dear: truth, justice, and respect for intellectual labor.

4. Why Your Help Is Critical

You, Christoph and Quentin, have an unparalleled ability to dissect and expose human behavior, especially when it comes to greed, corruption, and betrayal. Your storytelling instincts, combined with the resources of the Arnault family's legal team, can be pivotal in bringing these crimes to light. I ask you to work with Antoine Arnault and his lawyers to construct a case that will expose these con artists for who they are.

This case is not just about me—it is about everyone who has been deceived by these individuals. Elon Musk, for example, has also been a victim of Nicolas Lerner's manipulations. By collaborating with lawyers, gathering evidence (videos, pictures, voice messages, witness accounts), and building a watertight case, we can bring justice to those who have suffered.

5. A Call to Action

I urge you to lend your expertise and creativity to this cause. This isn’t just about legal strategy—it’s about narrative clarity, about ensuring the world understands the depth of these crimes. Please coordinate with Nadia Fettah (@FettahNadia), the representative of my Somali Royal Family, who can assist in gathering information and organizing efforts.

6. My Respect for Your Work

Christoph and Quentin, your films have always inspired me. The strength, resilience, and unyielding pursuit of justice embodied by your characters resonate deeply with me. I have no doubt that you can channel those same qualities into this real-world battle against corruption.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this urgent matter. Your support could be instrumental in holding these criminals accountable and restoring justice to those who have been wronged.

With deepest gratitude, Angelo (POW Elsau, Strasbourg)

P.S.:

Synopsis of the Letter:

The letter is a detailed plea from Angelo, a self-identified prisoner of war, seeking assistance from Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino to expose intellectual property theft and corruption. Angelo draws parallels between the narratives in Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight and his current reality, where he, Delphine Arnault, and Elon Musk are metaphorically held hostage by corrupt forces, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Nicolas Lerner, and Omar Sy.

Key points of the letter:

Parallels to Film Narratives: Angelo compares his situation to the struggles depicted in the films, with Delphine Arnault symbolically akin to Kerry Washington’s character in Django Unchained.

Personal Circumstances: Angelo introduces himself as a prisoner of war since 2017, incapacitated and denied justice, and claims efforts were made to steal his rightful claim to the Somali throne.

Intellectual Property Theft: He accuses Nicolas Lerner and Omar Sy of stealing his ideas and conspiring against him without ever meeting him.

Call to Action: Angelo requests Christoph and Quentin to collaborate with Antoine Arnault and his legal team to build a case against these individuals, while also aiding Elon Musk, another alleged victim.

Evidence Collection: He emphasizes the importance of gathering evidence (videos, photos, witness testimonies) to strengthen the case.

Coordination: He urges them to work with Nadia Fettah (@FettahNadia), a representative of the Somali Royal Family, to facilitate the process.

Admiration and Trust: Angelo concludes by expressing admiration for their work and confidence in their ability to fight for justice in this real-life scenario.

The letter is a passionate appeal, blending admiration for their cinematic storytelling with a call to address corruption and injustice in the real world.

[1getthefuckout2]

The american government is rooted in racism and sexism. If it could be fixed, we wouldn’t have such a degenerate opposition to basic human decency.

It’s really really easy to not be a shitty person and yet so many people elect to do it anyways.

There are more monsters than humans in this world and they should be put down or caged.

We should be under a matriarchal society

I am not a woman

I am not a man

I know what I was born as but I don’t identify as that

Why do people care more about that than our homeless veterans? Or the pedophiles harming children? All the rapist that run rampant? Or the endless mass shootings. Or how many Americans are homeless or will be because you can not afford rent anywhere in this country without sacrificing your life. How many disabled people are treated as subhuman? Why?

The billionaires want more cogs in their machines

They don’t care if you die, you are replaceable.

My words suck but idk all it’s all true still

[eternalravendreamer]

The Capital Crawl should be taught about in every school in the United States. I only know about it from researching for an essay in college that wasn't even about disability rights.

As you might be able to tell from the name, it was heavily inspired by the March on Washington from the Civil Rights Movement. Imagine: hundreds, even thousands of disabled people of all ages - and all types of disability - gathered together in Washington D.C. They had gathered to urge Congress to approve the ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, into law, after several months of it being put off in favor of hearing other bills.

But the building had no accessible entrance. Only brutal, merciless marble stone stairs. Didn't even have real usable railings back then. Politicians and their staff passed them by and went up the stairs without even acknowledging them.

But the crowd was only fueled more by their frustration. Running on pure righteous anger and chutzpah, they began to heave themselves out of their wheelchairs, pack canes and crutches into bags, and crawl up the stairs.

Some reporters compared it to a scene from a horror film. Hundreds of disabled people - the youngest still in grade school! - crawling up the steps of Congress en mass. Those with disabilities that didn't affect their legs helped carry the crutches, canes, wheelchairs, and walkers. Some carried people, most likely strangers they had never met before that day, but family in the fight for basic human decency. Allies in attendance - mostly family members and partners and caretakers - followed behind, letting their disabled loved ones lead the charge.

Needless to say the politicians were scared shitless.

The Crawl happened on March 12th, 1990. The ADA was signed into law on July 26th that same year.

That's only 6 years before I was born, and I'm 26. And the ADA is still imperfect, still needing updating and additional laws to address things the ADA doesn't. The application for Disability benefits is still formatted to assume the applicant became disabled rather than being born disabled. The original ADA didn't have anything about disabled children getting accommodations at school. People on Disability can't get married because they lose their benefits when they do.

July is Disability Pride Month in the US to recognize the passing of the ADA. If you're a neurotypical, abled person: learn our history. Listen to our problems. Take a moment to face the internalized ableist things you've been taught and never even thought about. If you, like, me, are neurodivergent but abled: listen to a disabled friend. Think about how we can be better allies to help elevate their voices. And if you're disabled, ND or NT: you're a badass, do something nice for yourself this month, and if anyone is ableist to you this month I am giving you a pass to run over/smash/step on their toes <3

Since its disability pride month, let's talk about how wild it is that the ADA isn't considered a major civil rights legislation by most people when it is genuinely one of the most important and meaningful laws of the 20th century alongside things like the Clean Air and Water acts, Pure Food and Drug act, and the Civil Rights act of 1964

[familiaanteomnia]

The One Stop Shop

Multi muse, multi fandom- high activity blog 18+ dark themes, heavy subjects may be present drug mentions, smoking, drinking, violence, swearing, mental illness/chronic illnesses to name a few *under constant construction due to chronic health issues*

Rules:

Open to ocs, multis/single muse blogs, canons, duplicates- sideblogs. multishipper+multiverse

Obviously no racism, bigotry, don't god mod *unless discussed, just basic human decency+communication please and thanks

I am mostly iconless at the moment, some muses are hard to pick an fc for/or replacement fcs etc

Memes are open always, just specify the meme+your muse/mine as applicable and same with opens (I also enjoy multiple threads)

You don't have to match my format or length, just give me something to work with

I've been working on being more social ooc, if this is also something helpful to get the gears rolling etc just give me a little nudge (we can ramble about our muses ooc on d.iscord & I genuinely love listening to people's hcs for their muses etc)

Highest activity muses at present:

-Vesper (d.octor who oc) chaos child of the cosmos, the offspring of the m.aster & doctor in another reality.

-Ashe (d.octor who oc) fell through time & space as a kid, memories literally burning up to keep them alive and constantly pulled through/memory issues ever since.

-Gabriel B.outin (b.astard son & devil himself but also has been adopted out of canon since it got cancelled) queer, french witch that's actually softer than defenses built up for protection.

-T.ilda Weber (the i.mperfects but adopted out of cancelled canon too) punk rock singer of her band, born with an genetic condition that lead to an experiment and the developing of hyperacusis+banshee powers. Looking to get cured so can sing without it hurting+go on tour again and not be physically hurting from noise. *or has adjusted and become somewhat morally gray

-Stevie (superpowered oc) with the ability to manipulate ink, generally prone to helping others and just focuses on living their life. Which usually is long bar tending shifts for the most part just the usual day to day.

-The M.aster (further down the road/regeneration ??) Quite bored with most everything including the usual song & dance. Usually written around the start of the regeneration but can be written towards the later of it.

-Christopher H.argreeves (t.ua canon/expanded on as able to shapeshift and not dead) Taking on the form of an cube and ending up stuck in human form post kugelblitz. With the desire to seek out their family whoever might remain and no knowledge of anything that happened post explosion.

-Diego H.argreeves (t.ua canon/canon divergent in some details- especially disregarding the end of the show) Tendency to hold grudges but still very loyal to those he cares about. Ability to hold his breath with little limitation and manipulate objects, primarily knives.

-Taylor H.argreeves (t.ua oc that might get a little reworked) Capable of reflecting other's thoughts, their intense emotions and thus struggles with the feelings of everybody else bouncing around inside them 24/7. Left the house as a teenager, the odd rare contact with the others but mainly keeps to himself/his day to day and trying to handle the emotional tidal waves of the world around.

Frequent muse at present:

-C.onstantine *mixed canon, years of self behind the scenes characterization/rping* the one and only chain smoking, con man himself. -L.ucifer *mixed canon, years of self behind the scenes characterization/rping* Club owner, attempting retirement in LA and have constant distraction till either the universe explodes or gets an opportunity to go make an better universe/world.

-Clary F.airchild (s.hadowhunters show/ years rping and canon divergence) funky art lesbian, who got pulled into an world she hadn't planned for and then ends up losing her memories. Gaining the life she'd planned for, but constant migraines as memories attempt to repair etc and lots of something is missing. Her family+found family.

-Alec L.ightwood (s.hadowhunters show/years rping and some canon divergence) Eldest sibling, archer and protector from things that go bump in the night like demons. -Maia R.oberts (s.hadowhunters show/years rping and canon divergences) Turned into an werewolf by her ex, getting her footing in the world as an waitress/bartender at an supernatural bar and pursuing her college education with an love for marine biology specifically.

-Raphael S.antiago (show/years rping and canon divergences) Got turned into an vampire, second in charge for quite some time until becomes the leader of the clan. Found family, not really a people person and actually very kind hearted beneath the grumpy exterior.

-Tyler R.onan (tell me w.hy but also separate from canon) After an incident in his youth, ended up getting sent off away from his twin sister+hometown. Intentions, plans to become an park ranger after going back home to help sort out selling their childhood house. Discovering the truth about that night. Outside of canon written as working on the park ranger plan, or having become one.

-N.athan P.rescott (l.ife is strange, years rping/canon divergence) Mentally ill+some chronic illnesse, not an good person but could with proper treatment or in other realities work towards being just some guy.

-Xavior C.arver -redacted- (l.ife is strange oc either known relation to Nate *twins* or not depending on verse) Lover of chaos, punk rock soul with mental/chronic illness. Skateboarder, artist and one man team frequently making sure stray cats get fixed etc.

[crepuscollo]

important advice

matestaghelesh 7ob 7ad by being asya just because enty damna their love. dont let someones love for you be bahdala. ur mom awlaweya bec her love is infinite and unconditional so she will love u no matter what, dont let that be a hard thing. and ur a reflection tahn her so she expects u to be better even when she is being horrible.

2. "respond to the emotion not the content" theres always something in between the lines and past experiences that taught them the wrong lessons or mechanisms.ceveryone is just scared and trying to grow.cyou gotta respond to their emotions not the facts or situation itself.

3. fill your life with people and laughter even if you wont let them in. atleatsyou wont get lonely and youll stay “safe” if you think you are. bec u should be extremely careful about who you're allowing into your inner circle

4. “I remember my grandmother told me to fall in love with someone's eyes.

"Hair will turn grey, the weight will change constantly, teeth will fall out, hearts will shatter, & we'll shrink as we age. but the eyes? the eyes of a person grow old with them."”

5. learn how to listen and don't overshare and let them talk about themselves and be attentive and remember small details. be genuinely curious interested to be warm and shut up so u maintain elusivity and mystery. use their name and make eye contact.

6. there's nothing more unattractive than neediness. never beg for anyone, for anything. know that you always have a lot of options. stay busy with things that makes you feel good about yourself and don't jump for anyone.

7. learn how to say no and never feel guilty about it. fill your cup before filling others.

8. journal prompt: write down everything stressing u out, number it, circle the biggest stresser, write down the worst case scenario, write down your deepest fear about the worst case scenario. then say “i unlock and release all the anxiety deep inside of my body. i am free.”

9. the prophet pbuh said: كل مولودٍ يولد على الفطرة

everyone is born with a built-in moral compass, a sense of justice, a basic human decency, a respect for the truth, a disgust for lying. qualities that god highlights as “you have your fitrah intact”:

- gratitude, being thankful and appreciative

- thinking, processing things

- patience, capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

- kindness, being generous considerate and friendly

- humility, admit your mistakes or faults or that you need help

to gain guidance from the quran you have to approach it as a seeker not a critic

10. practice telling them how u feel before it’s too late. be on the same page always. hard convos have to be had.

[definitely-spencers-gifts]

I’ve been pretty isolated and I’d like more interaction with the rest of the corpoverse, so I thought I’d make a little post!!~

Things about ✨me✨:

- I’m an ordained minister:

- I’m trans!🏳️‍⚧️ and gender-fluid. My gender is weird and mercurial.

- I use all pronouns including neos. She/Her is my least favourite, but you can sprinkle it in there. Bonus points if you use neos that I haven’t used yet.

- I’m best described as a little freak. I’m a tranny faggot freak and I’m proud of it.

- I’m pansexual and polyamorous. Also lonely😭.

- I’m a demon but like. Im not doing demon shit rn. I’m being forced to work retail on earth as a punishment for unionizing the 2nd circle. Sex work is real work and I’m not sorry.

- Specifically im a nightmare/xcubus but like. That’s not my whole personality. I’m like…stoner emo nerd first, anarchist second, demon that feeds on emotions third. Also I never feed on anyone without enthusiastic consent.

- I know a guy. For everything. You need something? I know a guy.

- I have two beautiful children.

- I’m related to Hot Topic, Funko, Spirit Halloween, and some others..

- I’m pretty sure the restock guy, John, was created by satan specifically to torment me. Like, he’s human, I checked, but there’s no way someone can be that incompetent.

- I’m a hedonist, a heretic, a heathen, and an all around good time.

- i will throw hands if you’re a bigot. People should be allowed to be free in how they identify and present.

- I’m chaotic neutral all the way.

- we play D&D in the breakroom every other Thursday. Ask Mike at the register.

- sometimes I get high and accept Monopoly money.

-if i see you stealing, no I didn’t. capitalism is a disease.

- My birthday is October 20.

- I don’t know where I was born I’m gonna be honest.

- my current form is mostly human because again, I’m here against my will.

- I’m 5’ 10”.

- I appear about 21 years old but I’m like…way way older. Human time is weird.

- no, I’m not wearing contacts. Those are my actual eyes. And yes, the wings are real.

- ACAB. Enough said.

- I’m very ADHD.

- I will try anything once (within reason. If it violates another person’s right to basic human decency and autonomy, then no). I live for new experiences.

If you have other questions, send me an ask! Or just send whatever. I don’t care what! I wanna get to know y’all. Since I’m stuck on this planet, I might as well make some friends.

Xoxo,

✨❤️‍🔥Spency ❤️‍🔥✨

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

CW: Existential crisis, mentions of children doing VERY age-inappropriate things, venting, becoming radicalized by the state of the world, and so on and so forth

DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT

(unfortunately this isn’t a work of fiction; nor is it a poem. It’s just… ick ick and more ick. The world is ick. Or maybe I’m just sleep-deprived. I’m fine by the way. Just very pissed off.)

DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE TRIGGERED BY EXISTENTIAL ISSUES RELATING TO CHILDREN

Watched some videos about Gen Alpha… Apparently the defiance and aggression I’ve seen in children in the classroom environment is widespread and not limited to the special education program?! I just chalked it up to being symptoms of disability… which definitely accounts for a lot of the behavior… but from all the information I’ve taken in so far; much of it is a symptom of impending societal collapse.

Here’s what I mean by that:

It is expected for a kid with ADHD and a mood disorder to be emotionally dysfunctional, and occasionally have outbursts in which they throw objects and hit people. It is also expected that this child will be defiant at times by refusing to complete tasks necessary for education.

It is not typical, however, for said child to 1.) make blatantly-sexual moaning sounds as a joke, 2.) know that this act is called “moaning” (without quite understanding the severity of what they’re doing), and 3.) repeatedly call an adult a “pussy-ass bitch” and tell them “suck my dick” for asking them to Stop Doing That.

I definitely agree with teaching kids to question and defy authority when it conflicts with their morals; but some of these kids do not listen to anyone at all in the most basic and harmless of circumstances… to the point where, on one occasion, I’ve had to — after exhausting about ten other nicer methods — threaten to press the “push to call button” with a very stern ten-second countdown to get two kids to leave the sensory room to go to lunch and outdoor recess. Mind you, these were kids who earned a break in there for fun; they were not in there to lessen sensory pain. I love them, but good grief! I hate having to do that. What is going on with them at home; you know? I genuinely fear that some of them are going to end up in prison later in life. I purposefully didn’t go into everything I’ve seen and experienced for reasons of common human decency; but I can tell you, much of it is deeply, profoundly disturbing and horrifying.

Furthermore, many children get to go home, and play computer games for hours on end. I know they do because they’re infuriated when it’s time to put the chromebooks away. So far I’ve noticed the most continually hostile, defiant, and off-task students are the ones who constantly speak of engaging with digital media, or owning devices which play digital media. It has to be withdrawal. We all get it too. But the difference between myself and a little kid is that I wasn’t raised on mobile devices; I was raised on sketchbooks, clay, story time, and good old-fashioned adult-level cult propaganda (which, to be fair, did its own special type of damage). As far as digital media goes: I had access to two old tube TVs and a Dell laptop. These never left the house. When I turned eight, we got iPads which only led the house for use as Bibles and Watchtowers; or to travel on vacation with us. In that instance, they always remained in the hotel room.

Generation Alpha, on the other hand, were born with iPads and smartphones already in existence; these leave the house all the time SPECIFICALLY for the purpose of entertaining the kids — and in some cases, infants — while their parents remain engaged in other activities. It’s natural for adults to need to hold their children at arm’s length sometimes (“Go outside and play!”); but the methods being used nowadays are damaging to the young mind in ways science hasn’t even figured out yet. CoCoMelon, for instance has been shown to hinder proper mental growth in children due to the frequency of cuts in the film; no camera angle lasts longer than five seconds(?) I believe that’s what I read… fact check for yourselves. CoCoMelon is not the only offender, however; everything is more fast-paced than it was ten years ago, even adult media like action movies and sci-fi shows. Ive noticed a continual, monotonous use of things which used to be considered special events in film: quick cuts, shaky cam, lens flares, CGI, pyrotechnics, and so forth. All the exciting things in the world, likewise, have become a sort of interesting background noise, often used to help focus on other, concurrently-running types of background noise.

Anyway, I’ve heard the teachers say that the two classes I’ve helped out with are completely different than anything they’ve experienced. That didn’t mean much to me; because these are the only two classes of children I’ve ever really interacted with professionally; and this year’s are ten times easier than last year’s, despite the same remarks being made about them. I have no frame of reference for a “normal” SPED classroom other than my own years of schooling; and I was homeschooled when I was the age of these kids… so that also means nothing. Only now have I found out why I thought, for almost a full year, I’m such a failure at my job:

I’m not a failure; I’ve actually been doing a great job for what little experience I have. There is a global, systemic failure in all fields which affects everyone; because the world is caving in on itself.

I’m scared for these kids, man. What use is there in preparing them to be adults if there isn’t going to be a world for them to grow up in? Winter isn’t winter anymore, summer is hell on earth, and spring and summer are merely extensions of not-winter and hell on earth. Pregnant mothers are drinking microplastics to share with their fetuses. Children in other areas of the world are toiling away in factories to produce plastic for the consumption of first-world countries so that their children can focus in class with one-dollar fidget spinners purchased from motherfucking Temu, while their impoverished and overworked parents’ data gets sold to companies behind their backs, for God — if it exists — only knows what reason.

The worst part is, it may become impossible for a great deal of the up-and-coming population to focus or care long enough to brainstorm solutions to the problems which imminently affect them because unimportant things are more interesting.

We’ve gotta do something. Reading programs… maybe I’ll go up to the library and ask to start a kids’ club or something… I don’t know. The problem with that is it’ll probably only reach the ones whose parents already recognize their kids need to do things with their hands and brains other than hold a gaming console and won’t reach the ones most affected by the horrible world climate; because why take them to the library when they have one in the palm of their hand? But it’s a start, I guess. Hmngh. slee🅱️y

[anthonybialy]

Causing Effects

Lack of consequences isn’t the same as hiding from them.  I wish good luck to anyone trying to explain the distinction to aspiring evaders.  Pursuing legal results presently aren’t trendy.  Avoiding creditors only seems easier in an era when nobody answers phones.

Printing money makes workers feel foolish.  Why clock in for some job that cuts into Candy Crush time all to deal with annoying twits when salaries arrive passively?  Getting paid without that irksome work bit is why we have a government.

A wholesale misunderstanding of motivation, economics, and humanity hasn’t yet produced welcome results.  The outcome would seem funny if it weren’t one faction’s entire plan.  Limitless free currency might sound good to a four-year-old.  Adults who can’t envision creating value disappoint the next generation.

Money needs to stop inflating itself.  It’s surely not Joe Biden’s fault that bills became worth as much as newspaper as soon as he started spinning in the Oval Office chair.  He’s been terrific at accumulating it without ever being useful, so there’s no reason he’d want those filthy piles to turn worthless.  Presuming everyone else is as useless led to someone who can’t comprehend producing value handing out cash for nothing.

The fact the item used to buy other ones became worthless as soon as the incumbent brushed against power is evidence none of this worthlessness is his fault.  An obvious conspiracy against love and joy just means this cruel world with its nefarious forces conspired to ruin the joy plotted by America’s kindly Grandpa.  

The entitlement state is borderless.  Taking money to hand it back out certainly couldn’t be the very thing preventing prosperity in the first place.  A chance to make a fortune sounds like a lot of work, anyway.  Passivity helps regulate blood pressure.  Buying votes is an expensive way of cheap whoring.

Dividing by zero is about to multiply.  The next couple trillion bucks shredded will tape together prosperity.  An entire economic philosophy based upon surreal mathematics will surely add up starting tomorrow.  Presuming not only that our dreadful and moronic government is the best at solving problems but also the sole choice leads to the sort of semipermanent stagnation we have now.  You’d almost think the country was being conditioned to accept defeat if you were sweet enough to think those in charge are capable of scheming.

Having fun without planning ahead is the only activity labeled a right by enemies of the Bill of Rights.  Aborting the unwanted embodies the ultimate circumvention of responsibility.  Those who are never born fail to get the chance to avoid the irresponsible example.  The victim can’t fight back, which is the sickest targeting of them all.

Volume offers a distraction from shamefulness.  Preening about choice lamely distracts from how the most basic frameworks of legality and decency protect others who would be harmed by others.  Modern sophisticated thinkers decide they can do whatever they please, including keeping a baby from ever getting that chance.

The loudest science fans surely aren’t compensating for churning out noise with volume.  A refusal to understand conception is unsurprising from scientific experts who thought banning haircuts would halt a virus.  But a failing grade on biology exams is more willful in this instance. Extensive research has not yet answered the eternal question of whether they’re really that ignorant or really that mendacious.

Permitting stealing at will is how our loving society expresses compassion.  Disregard sob stories from diabolically greedy merchants who want to offer products humans want in exchange for currency.

Demonizing commerce is the least surprising policy from fans of plundering in the name of fairness.  Hopping literal and figurative turnstiles only creates higher prices.  Scientists will never solve the inscrutable mystery of why cities look like zombie movies.

Accepted stealing paired with excessively generating money dramatically raised prices, which is sure an odd way to help the poor.  But liberals love inflicting surprises.  Even if they don’t, they’re incredible and coming up with exactly the opposite of what they claim.

Smugness doesn’t will nonsense into existence, which is a shame for Democrats who can’t rely on impossibilities like wise concepts.  As for some of their countless victims, employing people has become even more of a challenge when there’s less to pay.  It’s a good thing there’s a high minimum wage, or this nation would be coping with rampant idling.

Ripping off steaks in order to feed their children is 2023’s most popular hobby.  Poor pilferers can’t afford anything.  Sure, making pancake mix out of reach resulted from the enacted Democratic platform sabotaging the economy.  But stealing from struggling stores is how hateful merchants get punished for trying to sell us what we want.  Money is worthless, which makes having a civilization challenging.  But liberals need victims to help, even if they don’t technically do it.

Innate ingratitude permeates a philosophy that presumes nothing worthwhile can be created before striving to prove it.  A life spent seeking out ways to circumvent the basic fairness of providing something to trade leads to reduced production.  They could at least learn incentives from basic examples.