#i really should make another blog for gifs but 🤷‍♀️

[90s-2000s-barbie]

So I usually don’t like “drama” but as someone from the nostalgia community I find this kind of frustrating.

Today I saw a post about another fellow nostalgia blog being mad that others copy their posts and it takes them a long time to find photos online and it’s annoying and they should credit them. First off, let’s not be rude. Lol Second off, no, I’m sorry. They are not your photos. Anyone can find images online and make a post. Doesn’t mean they are “copying” you. Not trying to be mean to this user but I’ve seen posts just like this in the past and it really bothers me. We are all here doing the same thing, archive and spark joy! And if u aren’t here for that, maybe you should think about why your doing this. Like why are we trying to gate keep content? We r all here with the same hobby trying to archive and we should In courage each other and be kind.

I’ve had people do this to me, I make a post, it becomes popular and trends then other nostalgia blogs try to recreate the same post cause they like it. Who cares? Do I wish they would just reblog mine and support me? Sure, that would be nice but it’s also flattering, maybe I inspired them today? and that’s amazing! I would love that and we can even be friends and inspire each other. Maybe they are a fan of you and are inspired by your work as well? That’s awesome! We don’t need to compete in this space and it’s ok if they make their own post and add their own personal spin to it, I in courage cause there blog and they rock too! 🩷 Instead of tearing others down, how about we support others in the community who have the same hobbies and interests. It’s what keeps this alive! ❤️😊

They do not need to credit u unless they are your personal photos, photoshop edits, ur original photos. I’ve had people STEAL my original personal photos that I took with my own camera of my bedroom and not credit me. Stolen by people that followed me too, that is unacceptable! I find that’s awful and I will call it out, hence why I don’t take photos in my home anymore. 🤷‍♀️ Those people ruined it and it’s why I’m private now. That is my personal space, my hard work and people steal it is wrong. Instead of it inspiring them to go thrift their own things for a couple bucks and take their own photos? That would be more positive. Anyone can do it too. Never steal people’s original work though. That is just awful.

But if they also google random photos and find photos online and make a post, who cares? It isn’t your original artwork or photos. And by your standards, aren’t u are also stealing too? Lol just seems silly. How about we lift people in our nostalgia community up and encourage others to make posts instead of accusing. We are all here doing the same thing, and have the same love. Let’s just be nice. 🩷

I encourage anyone to make content they love. It’s lifted me up at my lowest and brings back such great memories in my life and I hope it does for others. 😊❤️ I hope everyone has a BEAUTIFUL happy day and thanks for reading.

-Megan✌🏻☮️

[frosted-petals]

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