#i would simply like to Stop seeing it in my insta and tumblr feeds

[capitateoftheherald]

scrolling thru someone's 10 different tavs and, no matter the species, they all have like. the lightest skin tones possible. and also almost all elves/halfies. you're allowed to make whatever characters you want, of course, but like. bro ?

feels as though i see a Lot of this from aesthetic girlies. concerning !

[zoyastan]

This is a long post but I'm typing it out on mobile and it's bothered me:

I know it's the nature of fandoms to talk about casting choices in adaptations.

But the discussion that's been had around Danielle as Nina is actually quite toxic and the people involved should probably do some reflection on why they felt the need to run a person, an actual human being, off socials for a while because you didn't like that she looked a certain way.

In the show, Nina looked similar to my body type, and I have NEVER seen that represented by a character that's canonically so powerful and knows her own self worth before. I think the cabin scene particularly showed this. The human experience contains a range in all characteristics.

I understand that people pictured Nina as bigger in the books. That's completely valid, and a view I think I'd agree with. But I personally think negative comments about an actor's appearance, particularly body type (where you're judging from a few photos on insta which is hardly ever accurate), should not be spread in a public space, as it's something we already have insecurity about.

They cast an actress who is actually bigger than the norm for main roles in big productions. She might not be as big as you imagine Nina, but I see it as progress for more diverse representation of body types in media. And often the problem with Tumblr "activism" now is that if something or someone isn't seen as perfect and without flaw by your criteria, they are awful, the absolute worst choice possible, the ruination of your beloved thing! Please, I'm begging you, use some critical thinking skills. Something can have flaws and not be perfect without being "cancelled" or take steps in different directions for representation that still makes progress, if they don't solve a systemic issue.

And even if the person they cast to play Nina was a size 0, (which, for the record, I would hate) that doesn't give you an excuse to make the actor feel shitty about themselves. You're arguing about a fictional character that hasn't been portrayed on screen before, and bullying a woman on the internet- I don't think our waffle queen would be too proud of you for that.

You don't know how Danielle might feel about her body. She's said when reading the books, she related to Nina's description a lot. She might not have been given traditional roles due to her slightly bigger body size. Imagine if she was told she's too big for roles and now, this mob of strangers on the internet are telling you you're too slim! It's not a case of slim or fat. Human existence covers a range in all things and actors should be able to show this.

How is you criticising HER on twitter changing anything? How is that not feeding into patriarchal values of a woman's body being the most important thing about her? All women (and people generally) are subjected to immense pressure from media and patriarchal norms regarding their bodies and it's not helpful to anyone to feed into that. Be annoyed at the people behind the show. Hell, be annoyed at Danielle for taking the role if you want, but you don't need to spread that opinion where she can see it and hurt her. Bitch in your group chats! Meet up with friends and discuss the pros and cons of different fandom stuff! But don't put it into the line of sight of the individual. Because how would you feel in her shoes?

Danielle said it herself in an interview: her portrayal of Nina doesn't take away how you see her in the books. Your Nina still exists. As does the Nina in everyone's heads. And the different Nina's we see in all the amazing Fan art this fandom creates. She is adding to the Nina's of the world, throwing her hat into the ring. Increasing the Nina-verse! Which is nothing but a good thing.

I'm not sure where this need to spread negativity directly to the object of your dislike comes from, whether it's younger fans or ones who lack maturity, or simply haven't thought how their actions affect others, but I'm of the opinion it needs to stop.

I've even seen people say, after seeing the show, agreeing that Danielle have a great performance as Nina but they still just don't like that Danielle was cast?! Honestly, Get a grip. If you can't treat other people with a basic level of respect, you have no place interacting with others.

I would apologize for the rant-y and lengthy nature of this, but it's something I've been upset by and I feel like I needed to get it out there.

Anyway, No Mourners

Xx

[mxdmax]

Follow Forever (2k Followers)

So recently I reached over 2,000 followers pretty quick. So I’m going to list my favourite people here on TumbleWeed with a special message. Please don’t be upset if you’re not on this. I love my mutuals but I want this to be for those who’ve personally become much more than a mutual. So here we go (alphabetical):

@ajgemmell21o1 : Thank you for being here with me since pretty much the beginning. For letting me share my story with you as you did with me :) we aren’t super duper friends but you are more than just a mutual to me. Thank you for brightening up my life a little bit more with your existence on my dash!!

@ashy-le-mashy : Ash, Ashy Bear. What can I say? You girl are one beautiful and talented human being that I have been blessed to meet. All the struggles last year brought I am so glad I could be there just to lend a hand out to you. Thank you for wanting to get to know me, talking to me and just being the beautiful you that you are. I will always be here for you no matter what!! Keep doing what you are doing lovely. Because what you’re doing is spreading so much happiness into this world that we need more of. Life isn’t easy but you’re a fighter.

@asyasyakura : To this beautiful sister right here, Asalamu Alaykum! Thank you for always spreading smiles and positivity into my life. You are one of the cutest sister I’ve met and your smile just lights up my heart. May Allah continue to grant you ease and reward you for the good you are putting out into this awful world. May we meet one day in Jannah. 

@bichaelwheeler : Thank you for our conversations and the cuteness that is your whole existence!! For calling me the moon that one time and making me smile when I didn’t feel like it on certain days. We don’t talk much anymore but you’ve made a stamp on my heart and I will always consider you such an amazing friend!!

@byeers : Liz, my lil donut. You are such a wonderful friend!! Thank you for allowing me into your life and just letting me be there for you whenever you were in a time of need or comfort. Not a lot of people would be so easy to let some stranger help them out. You are so talented, strong, beautiful and kind. Your writing ability astounds me. Your creativity that you’ve put out onto the internet that I’ve been able to read or view is a blessing. Your strength to push on through your struggles at home and school inspire me so much. Thank you for being my friend and for letting me into your life. I truly admire and love you.

@cherrysconesandtea : Jay. omgosh, Jay. You are one magical and adorable human being. Human? Hmm you seem more than that to me. I don’t know much about you personally but I do know you as a friend who’ve I’ve gotten to know about (interests ect). I can tell that you’ve been through a lot but you’ve allowed it to shape you into someone who is so full of kindness and caring towards others. This I admire so much. You create your own path, you push on through, you conquer the struggles this life offers. You are someone I admire greatly for just how you treat others. I love you so very much!!

@eggogorgon : Blake. Blakepedia and also Blaketopia (coming soon 2020). Thank you for sharing all of the memes, being a source for all the memes and just living your meme life. You have been the reason for so many laughs and smiles I have produced on this silly face of mine. I am in awe of your natural talents with this new found gif making. Your edits have me in awe. Never stop doing them!! Keep being the amazing you Blake :) 

@elevnns : To the beautiful blue. Keep being the amazing you. Thank you for the multiple deep convos where we have been able to connect and share. Oh boy oh boy you are one tough cookie with a soft exterior and interior. With the right amount of tough in between to send the bad bouncing away. You’ve a lot to conquer still but I can see you pushing through. You are a grace that walk this earth. You don’t understand your overall beauty and softness that all of us else see but one day maybe you will, I hope so. Keep pushing on, keep being the strong and soft you :) I am always here for you, Oh and I expect to see you get over to hobbiton and send all of the pictures :’)

@flea-and-the-acrobat: Sam, HEY!!! Oh wow what can I say about you? Um ... just that you are flipping amazing!! I have been so blessed to have stumbled upon your existence in this world that is Tumblr. Wow. I love talking to you. There’s never a dull moment and you are such an interesting, uplifting and intriguing person. I love how excited and happy you get over things that are your passion. I’m always so eager and happy to talk to you when we are awake and online at the same time :D Never change the unique you!!

@fortheloveofeggos: Lauren omgosh. Honestly you are a blessing to see on my dash! I love you personality so much!! You are a walking and living aesthetic :) We aren’t very close in terms of talking and getting to know one another but you are a part of my life, you are my friend and someone I would miss if you ever just randomly disappeared. Thank you for always showing me kindness. Especially when I’m being silly and gushing over how amazing of a human being you are. I love you so so much :) keep being yourself. I love and admire how you keep trying different things with your hair and I love your style :D

@hothmess : Thank you for being the beautiful you :) I’ve loved being able to just talk with you whether it be about ST, Reylo, personal things ect. You’re worth so much more than how anyone has ever treated you. I honestly wish I could just see you in person and give you the biggest hug. I love how despite the past you’ve been able to push through the bad side of tumblr that’s been pushed onto you. I love how we could connect over such simple things. I admire your strength and how beautifully unique you are compared to others I have met on here. I wouldn’t want you any other way :)

@icywinchester: Keeley!!! Thank you for sticking around with me since the beginning :) yeah you’re blog has changed but I still love knowing and seeing you on my dash :D I do worry sometimes that you’re not feeling the happiest. I notice your posts and wonder. But you’ve shown me in different way just how you’re managing to just push on through life. I think you’re just one of the few people who just gets it. That despite life being sucky sometimes that there’s more out there to be admired and explored and living for. Maybe I am totally wrong and read wrong but I just get those vibes from you. Keep being the amazing and beautiful you lovely <3

@promiseleven: Oh hey there the beautiful Kyy!! Oh wow. I could go on and on about you :) but all in a good way of course. Honestly I want to just take you away from this cruel world, wrap you in a blanket, pop on a movie and protect you forever. You are such an adorable lil angel. There is none out there worthy enough of you and your golden heart. I love being able to talk to you and it’s been amazing having you as one of my friends :) I wish I could give you the world but that would never be enough for what you deserve. 

@protectmike: Cait :) Ahhh the makeup queen who can do such beautiful art work on simply just her face!! Gosh you are naturally such a beautiful being but I love seeing even more of your personality and happiness come to life when you put on your makeup. I love the passion and joy it brings you. You are such a funny, caring and bright girl. I also want to whisk you away from everyone and protect you. You are deserving of much more than what you’ve been handed in life but I can’t ignore that the bad leads us to the good. Despite wanting to always protect you and never have you cry again. Thank you for giving me so many smiles and laughs. I love your stories and your cute accent!! Ahh you are such an amazing friend and I wish this year treats you better <3

@raesberri: RAE BEAR!! LOVE OF MY LIFE!! PRINCESS!!! AHHH!!! Thank you for being a blessing ot my whole entire flipping existence! I love you so so much :) You are such a cute little aesthetic muffin and I adore you with my whole heart. I love being able to message you and Reeda everyday.  You’ve been a bright light in my life ever since I met you. One day I wish we can meet and I can give you all the hugs you deserve. There’s not enough words that exist to be able to type the gratitude and love I have for you. You are my best friend. You are so genuine and real and yet so unreal!! I love you so so much!!!

@reallylikeseggos: ALLI!!!!! The first time I saw you on my feed was because of your dang beautiful selfie!  I can’t believe we’ve actually been able to talk and become friends. I thought you were just too cool for me :’) I love seeing yo uon my Tumblr and Insta. You are so funny!! I wouldn’t ever want you to change, you’re too precious :) I love you so much and I will always be here for you!!

@reedstrangerthings: REEDA! Wow I honestly don’t even know what to say. Out of literally everyone I’ve met no one has come close to how much you have touched my heart and helped me grow as a person. You have literally become my family and a part of my life on such a more meaningful level than just someone I spoke to on tumblr. I’m trying so hard not to cry while I write this. You’ve been there for me more than any of my friends ever in my life have. You’ve shared so much wisdom and love I can’t deal. I’ve learnt so much from you in such a short time. Because of you I have learnt, loved, grown and been able to make a life changing friend. You’ve opened up your arms and heart to me in such a selfless manner. The conversations I’ve had with you I can’t have with any other friend. You are such a beautiful person, inside and out. I can’t believe I’ve been able to find a genuine best friend and family member because of a TV show. You are my world <3 I will always cherish and love you. You will always be in my Dua’s. If we can’t meet in this Dunya, I hope we can meet in Jannah. I could write a whole book about you but I need to stop here before I ball my eyes out Wallah.

@shesavedus: syd!! Thank you for becoming my friend :) I love hearing about your passion for photography and bands. How they’ve shaped you into the beautiful being you are. I’ve never met a real life tumblr girl, living and walking aesthetic goals that literally everyone envies and says are ‘goals’. You pull of such a unique style but at the same time it’s just your own. I admire your care free personality and your creativity that just flows wherever you walk. 

@spideymans: MARVIN :D omgosh!! Thank you for being an amazing friend!! Honestly never in a million years would I have thought we would actually talk and be friends. You’re iconic :) Thank you for teaching me about those gaining and shedding seasons if I remember correctly :’) !! I’ve learnt more about the Gym life from you than anyone else whose been a ‘gym enthusiast’. I can’t help but always admire one of your edits when I see them on my dash. They are beyond quality and talent. Overall you’re just an amazing and talented person. You’re such fun to talk to :) You deserve the followers you have and so much more!! Thank you fro being one of my closest friends :D

@strangehorcrux: SHELLY!! Ahh you’re such abeautiful and nurturing soul. I love you so much and thank you for all the beautiful pet pictures in the group chat :D I have to stop myself from jumping up and down every time you post a picture!! Thank you for being such an amazing person and a quality friend!! You’ve been quite the blessing to my dash and my life :) 

@telekineticeggos: Tele!!! I cannot comprehend how someone is so adorable such as you are!! Not only that but the talent you have with your drawings :O I cannot fathom I know someone as beautiful and creative as you are whose able to make something as awesome as what you do!! That probably was confusing but in summary, WOW! Thank you for being in my life, for being my friend and being someone I’ve been able to get to know <3 I will always be there for you no matter what :) 

@the-fifth-movement: Oh hey there <3 Thank you for getting to know me and letting me get to know you :D I know we’ve only recently started properly talking but I’ve had the blessing of you being on my dash for a while now and I have no regrets about that :D I love how you compliment me on a whole other level every time I post a photo :’) your kindness is something I admire and adore more than anything!! You are so unique and I love all your styles that fit what you are feeling no matter what day :D you honestly slay. You’re such a beautiful being!! I love you so very much! :D

@the-weirdo-on-maple-street: Em!! Thank you for being the first friend I have ever made here on Tumblr. I was shook™ at how kind you were to me from the get go. You are such a beautiful soul and it’s been a pleasure to get to know you and call you my friend :) you’re always there for everyone and I admire you for how open and loving you are just naturally!! Thank you for all you’ve done and helped and motivated with me. I will always be here to do the same for you!!

@themikewheelers: Oh Tori, my daughter. Yes you’ve said some very ... very weird things but I love you so very much. Your voice just makes me smile and I love hearing you rambling and talk about things. It can get quite interesting, sometimes disturbing but it’s quite the experience :’) Thank you for being an amazing girl. I also would like to steal you away from all the problems you face in this world. I can’t believe the disgusting things you go through due to other people in your life. You never ever ever ever deserve that! I don’t want anyone touching you unless it’s to give you a consensual hug. I love you bunches <3 I will always be here for you!!