#greviences

[engiespy]

my ONE (1) complaint with the comic is that Scout got all his money by suing tuefort when they already HAD the perfect way to explain how he got all the money set up and loaded- the Chekov's gun was RIGHT there-

The Tom Jones merchandise.

it would've been fucking PERFECT if SPY asked Scout 'how do you have all this money?' and Scout got to be like 'oh i sold all my Tom Jones merchandise! Yeah turns out its worth a fortune now!' because Tom Jones IS dead in TF2's world and has been this whole time- its been one of the MOST consistent running jokes, in fact.

[portgas-d-rouge]

i love shit where shanks does kind of shitty things to buggy. i think shanks was legit very in love w buggy since they were small but this did not prevent him from being insensitive asshole

[carefulzombie]

getting into dw has exposed me to a lot of opinions on That One Writer and tbh i’ve never had any strong opinions on his run of it other than agreeing that yeah don’t love that a lot of his stories namely during eleven’s run made the doctor wayyyyy to fucking Important(tm) and also i’m not into nuwho enough these days to contribute much to any discussions on that front

no no. any strong opinions i have on his writing are reserved for… other things

[patchesjam]

I luv chili... <3

I'm so embarrassed chili noooo1

[gyusgal]

guess whose apartment complex starting painting, spray painting, and scraping the old paint off (WHICH IS ONLY AS OLD AS LATE JULY) at 8am and now my entire apartment smells like paint fumes, i have a migraine, and it’s negatively affecting my asthma :^)

[fina1chase]

I'm the stupid fucking stock supervisor so I have to actually talk to everyone at the meeting and not just stand and smile and nod and pretend to listen -_-

[midnighticee]

fighting with every fibre of my being to not snap at work today

[lesser-vissir]

This might at some point make it out of drafts, but having had someone ask me to explain why I think the black genocide framework isn't useless or accurate, I wanted to get some notes down about that.

Now obviously, whether systemic racism (and by extension all systemic oppression) constitutes genocide is a purely semantic issue. Under a more traditional definition of genocide, it obviously does not. Systemic oppression often lacks intent by virtue of being a self perpetuating system. Moreover, genocide has always been a matter of scale, and less than 1 in 100 dead is pretty solidly outside the traditional boundaries for genocide.

However, using the definition proposed by the black genocide framework makes them systemic oppression genocidal definitionally so long as it causes disproportionate harm to a specific group.

Of course, unsaid in all of this is that other systemic oppression must therefore also constitute genocide, which is part of why I think the expanded definition isn't particularly useful. Where is the line drawn? I think you could argue very heavily that gay people face a genocide under that definition. The AIDS crisis becomes a genocide and in many ways so do the other systemic issues surrounding homophobia. Trans people quite obviously face a genocide under this definition as well, especially trans women. The global south is under a near constant state of genocide by this definition.

But we can also move to lesser greviences. Are women being genocided? There is undeniable systemic misogyny, some of which is quite severe. Under this definition, it would be fairly trivial to argue as such. Same with diabetics and disabled people in general. Pretty much any group could conceivably call their oppression genocide using this definition.

This overly broad definition turns any instance of oppression beyond a personal level into genocide, and that's part of why I don't think it is a useful framework. It makes the term genocide meaningless.

However, it is important to meet the original proponent of the theory where they were at. Namely that they did not believe systemic racism was actually genocide either! The usage of the term was rhetorical sleight of hand in order to generate momentum towards ending systemic racism.

The goal was two-fold: first to galvanized members of the black community by stressing the extent of their oppression, and to force non-black and especially white people in the US to treat systemic racism with the seriousness that they would treat a genocide. (Which as we know means they wouldn't care but🤷)

Seeing as this only really works for a short period of time before either the public rejects the new definition and no longer considers it a genocide, or the term becomes watered down and genocide loses its status as the most evil thing that can be done, the strategy has long since lost any effectiveness.

Which leads me to the second big issue I have with the theory: it breeds a conspiratorial mindset in its followers.

I mean, we've all seen some of the posts coming out of the community that believes in that, especially the seme/uke duo. It just,,, does not accurately describe reality lol

If you took them at face value you would believe that the vast majority of the black us population was either dead or in prison, which just isn't true.

And, I'll open up a little here, I live in a majority black area of Chicago. While it's certainly not a rich area, the people living her are doing quite well for themselves. No one's going hungry, they've got some disposable income, things aren't great but they're not bad.

I'd wager that experience is closer to reality than some of the genuine delusions I have seen posted online wherein there is no hope for black usamericans to live a stable of happy life.

Finally, there is no political utility in describing systemic oppression as genocide. What original political utility it had has been spent, and it now is an active detriment in terms of mindset. Moreover, there is nothing gained in terms of theoretical understanding of the forces that shape systemic racism, nor does such a framework provide any solutions.

Plenty of scholars have addressed this topic, both from within the black community and without, and the best argument against this framework is that it simply does not offer as much as class-based analysis or other analysis of systemic oppression which offer actual paths towards fixing these issues

In fact, many have argued, such as Orlando Patterson, a reductive framework like this one actively hinders progress forwards as it removes black people's agency and frames them as perpetual victims, undermining the nuaced intersections of race, class, and culture that actually shape the dynamics at play.

We can see this quite clearly among a lot of the usual offenders, wherein it is clear they believe black people are ontological victims. It's part of why they lash out so hard whenever the relatively privileged positions of black usamericans is brought up.

Anyways, that's my thought on that. It's a pretty rough post, written while high in the middle of the night, so please interpret this generously and don't get hung up on specific wordings. It's not a treatise lol

[snakekingtm]

Like I know these people have good intentions and I apreciate the inclusivity buut "studenților" is literally the gender neutral term that works in this scenario so why change it?

I don't have any hat to throw in the discussions arpund the term "latinx" cause I'm not part of the group in question but I do find mildy funny when romanian queer organizations use the suffix "x" in terms cause 90% is just not needed and it sounds akward as hell

[bobcatmoran]

Ok, he's getting into personal greviences, and I can feel myself starting to nope out.

Done.

If any of y'all wanna keep up with the rest of the speech, you're on your own.

[puppiesandnightlock]

i have some greviences

some compliants

some things id like to be filed with sega and paramount

but my mom reminded me not everyone and their mom likes sonic like i do and they didnt dig through the internet to read almost all the archie comics and watched and memorized all the shows and their theme songs and lore and vidoe game plotlines and keeps up with the idw comics

so im breathing in and out and apologizing to the people who saw the mask of normalacy fall off and shatter when i walked into the theater and literally started geeking out about the free shadow posters they were handing out LMFAO

[life-in-the-monster-haus]

omg not u believing a quiz in a website made by a third party company solely for the purpose of a failed giveaway in australia that mixes up the movie and cartoon/doll continuities over an actual leaked bible from a huge 4chan (not reddit!) nickelodeon leak that matches up with stuff released after it that's firmly believed by all the trusted doll leak sources...

and what was that about twyla and venus?

Why is it y’all only have the guts to air your greviences to me on anon? I wont block you for disagreeing with me, I’m not sensitive or a wuss and I’m much more inclined to be polite to someone with a name and not a faceless nobody. Just an FYI.

An international branch of Mattel is a way more reliable source than Reddit & if you think it’s a flex telling me the “leaked show Bible” came from 4chan & NOT Reddit, BOY have I got some news for you about the legitimacy of 4chan.

Yes, the Live Action Movie & The Show have different canons… is there a point to that statement or are we just saying the obvious? Not everything is going to be quadruple confirmed in canon like Draculaura being Asian or Frankie being nonbinary (movie character, actor, TV character, voice actor) all things won’t be hammered in that hard so we gotta take what we can get and international monster high is fair game because Mattel has to approve everything they do.

That leaked show “Bible” is sketchy as hell & no Monster High enthusiast worth their salt has taken it seriously. If you know anything about children’s media there is a lot of language used in it that is not Nickelodeon appropriate and I’m not the only one who thinks so. We don’t know where it came from, who wrote it or who posted it. Y’all saw something that looks slightly official and ran with it and that my darlings is a fool’s errand.

Y’all need to be more critical of the information you consume and perpetuate. “You should believe in nothing that you hear and only half of what you see- Edgar Allen Poe.”

And we need to stop screaming theories as if they are canon. I PERSONALLY head canon Twyla & Venus as lesbians (not together, Twyla is obviously in love with Howleen) because UNLIKE Clawdeen who has shown an interest in boys in previous generations they have never shown an interest in actual boys as far as I know. (I also made a chart of Clawdeen being attracted to girls for equal measure) that is how I see them, I don’t go shooting off that, that is canon information.

I know a lot of you desperately want Clawdeen to be a lesbian, I am very, painfully aware of this head canon but it is just that! A head canon! Yes it’s a very popular & persistent head canon but it’s a head canon nonetheless. G3 Clawdeen appears to have a crush on Deuce, now we don’t have time to unpack that weird ass ship but it does rule out Clawdeen as a lesbian. It does NOT however mean she is straight! Clawdeen could very well be Bi or Pan or any other sapphic inclusive sexuality. I PERSONALLY see her as Bi (for the reasons stated above) but you don’t see me claiming it’s canon.

“But Jess! What about compulsory heterosexuality!” - Clawdeen was created by a gay man. Do y’all really think a member of the LGBTQA+ community would put her through something that was hell for so many of us!? I highly doubt it.

I do not make the canon, I just study and report the canon, if had my way everyone would be fatter, browner and gayer.

Please, for the love of your deity of choice: stop believing everything you read, always ask for a source and stop being so cool with people making fake leaks it’s not some fun new fad it’s intentionally misleading & a little cruel to those of us who aren’t so great at social cues.

Mattel makes the canon & if it’s not from Mattel it’s probably not real.

[l-flyhight]

"The hunter bides his time"

(Drabble)

Neko along with the trio find themselves ambushed. After a skirmish mao is bound and dragged off. Neko is incarcerated. badger and adorabat are seperated. Later within the haven Mao can hear other ravens whiping neko yet she doesn't say a word.

10 lashes, no food or water for three days. He knew shed survive. But this was just a lesser evil. She was fully aware that bringing him here would result in punishment despite proving he had no interest in killing nor feeding.

He just needed an audience with their matriarch. A being said to be the result of an accursed union between vampire and mortal. The dampyr in question was old and the knowledge they held far older. Crucial was his situation. Hed bide his time however till they would grace his presence.

He found it to his amusement when each hunter would attempt to break him. Each one held method to their attack. Forceful or simply taking a peice of him - bit by bit.... And yet he never bore his fangs.

"You may of tempted that raven whore but mark me infidel -"

"Or what? You'll stake me? Last i checked your raven was under contract. So what of your justice then?"

Each hunter is bound by their contract. To do as instructed. never do they deviate from it, regardless if a new threat occurs. However the client can change it provided payment is deemed sufficient. The raven must keep the client in check to ensure payment is provided.

"Bastard"

"I never tempted her for what its worth, if we must be honest your raven has me on a tight leash, hmmm little cur"

"Lies!"

Without warning a silver blade stabs his chest. The raven twisting it. Mao braces himself. The ringing in his head was deafening. Pain....blossoms of blood coat his fur and gore falls to the ground.

An ear peircing whistle cuts through. Signaling for shift changes in the watch.

Mao shifted his weight. Spat blood from his throat at the ravens feet. And even then it tasted of hot iron. Acrid.

"My watch has ended. I may take it out on your little pet"

Mao raises his head. A sinister threat glows in his eyes. The air around him turns to ice.

"You think i should care? Strip her down and freeze her veins. Burn every orifice of the "whore" if youd like. Waterboard the cur for all i care, i may even enjoy it. but the greater injustice? Knowing that they have commited no such greviences. Take it out on the gnave but when the truth comes to light will you be able live with yourself?

This stunned the young raven.

Maos smile while slight was vicious. He had struck a nerve.

"Till the next "fledgling"

[mitchell-nihil]

A lot of people have problems with the typical autism assessment questions for the stuff like "would you rather go to a museum or a party", which definitely needs more context, but MY grevience is all the questions about having a hard time making up stories or not playing make believe as a kid. I know a lot of autistic people can struggle with that but it's my #1 hobby and special interest so I feel like its different??

[the-sboob-archives]

The Wheels have been Spun.

The Portals have been opened.

The Discs are drifting through the furthest ring and multiplying.

We here at Skasscom are not responsible for any breeding, gut rearrangement, drenching, Sexual Awakenings, or crazed butthumping as a result of playing our game or encountering our enemies.

From this moment forward, it is through skass and skass along your greviences can be turned towards, we wash our hands clean of any future debachery

May the odds be in your favor

Press Start To Begin

[valsilverhand]

i've decided to start reporting negative, very much bullying, comments on nexus mods. i'm just noticing a trend of people leaving their grievences with other creators bc of their pics on them recently. if you have a problem with someone please do NOT air your dirty greviences on someone elses mod. stay quiet and stop using their shit if you have a problem with who people are working with like holy fuck dude