#if other people have misconceptions then boo hoo? that's not my problem

[a-god-in-ruins-rises]

some people who try to "rehabilitate" the dark ages are doing too much. it's one thing to say it wasn't as bad as popularly imagined in the past.

but it's another thing to say it wasn't bad at all or that it wasn't obviously a downgrade from the ages that preceded or even that it was actually equal or even /better/ than the ages that preceded it (actually thing i've seen people say).

like look at this "medievalist":

he basically acknowledges that there was a decline by several metrics -- even says this isn't disputed -- but then he still insists we stop using the term "dark age" because of "emotional baggage". lmao.

has the same energy as this:

[lilrexsoka]

I guess I’m tired of ship negativity. So buckle up and enjoy my little rant.

Most people who ship two fictional characters DO NOT

- Support any of the characters’ actions or morals. They are not saying that a certain character should excuse the other’s actions.

- Agree that the two characters should or would make a pairing in canon.

- Support underage relationships. Most of the time, the age is rewritten, which can be done because the character(s) is/are fictional.

Most of us write pairings because we like the trope. We think it is a cool pairing to write/headcanon/theorize about. We are not supporting the pairing in canon, we are not saying this is a healthy relationship, we are not sick for liking a pairing.

Common misconceptions I see.

• IT’S PEDOPHILIA THO!!! THEY ARE A CHILD!!!!

Pedophilia is a relationship between an older participant and a pre-pubescent second individual. That is usually someone around 13 or lower. So stop calling someone a pedo for shipping a pairing between an eighteen and seventeen year old.

‘But sixteen and seventeen is still bad!’

Seventeen can be anywhere between a year and a day from eighteen years old, and as soon as they turn that old you stop caring. But I’ve seen it for eighteen AND nineteen as well with older individuals only a few years older. People need to remember that these are characters. Unless their age is a defining feature (ex a young girl who has to grow up quickly to save the world) and anyone that could be considered a kid, then what is the big problem? If you saw a seventeen year old date an older man in your highschool you wouldn’t throw a hissy fit. You’d roll your eyes and move on with your day. (I’m not saying any underage relationships are acceptable, not at all. But in fiction? Those bad decisions are fuel to the story. Duh.)

• BUT THEY HAVE A BROTHER/SISTER/MOTHER/FATHER/SIBLING/PARENT/UNCLE/AUNT RELATIONSHIP

But do they? Canonly? No? Then that is your view on their relationship. So somebody has another one. Big deal. Go cry a river when you realize that someone has a different opinion than you. Boo hoo.

• BUT THEY ARE A MURDERER/CRIMINAL/VILLAIN/, YOU’RE EXCUSING BAD ACTIONS!!!

Yes, the teenage girl who likes writing angst is an apologist for murder. No, you backwards fool. People like exploring possible tropes in relationships. They aren’t excusing things, nor erasing flaws. They are creating entertainment for themselves or others. So leave them alone. You have no right to dump on their passion.

So, you still don’t like a pairing. You might find it gross, wrong or weird. Hey, I’m not here to tell you your feelings are wrong. Not at all. What I don’t like is when people begin to be cruel and judgemental toward others on purpose. Putting down people for what they find comfort in instead is an asshole move.

You like sports? What if I said that I thought sports were stupid, overly masculine and way too hyped up for the level of predictability and boredom they bring? Yeah, I sound like a jerk, right? Well that’s what antis sound like. So shut your trap and go back to your own miserable thoughts.

Finally. STOP TAGGING SHIPS IN ANTI POSTS. We don’t want to see unwanted negativity when we want to enjoy our ship. You’re not spreading a message or pushing people away, you’re putting people down. That crap takes a huge impact on our mental health. You’d be better off slapping someone than saying something people enjoy is gross.

Thank you. :)

[sixpenceeeharms]

Responding to a year’s worth of hate mail

lol it’s been a while since we ventured into the inbox. here’s a selection of the hate mail we’ve received.

all of these have usernames attached because we have anon off, but since I don’t necessarily trust everyone who reads this not to send (arguably deserved) hate, I’m not including the names. you’re welcome.

Thats why all u can call out are sources and “art theft” Ur legit jus mad bc u dont have anywhere near as many followers as they do. Grow the fvck up, man, and act ur age.

you first. make sure to pay attention in your 3rd grade spelling class! it’s really important to learn how to write properly. :)

People need to grow a spine and stop being so butt hurt by every little thing. I do agree that art 6p uses needs to be correctly sourced and credited to the OC, but sometimes it can be hard finding a credible correct source to a specific image

oh my god. you’ve made a medical breakthrough. you’ve managed to figure out spinal regeneration AND a solution to the opioid epidemic??? get this person a nobel prize!!!

also here’s how to find the source for an image it’s really not that hard

There are no sources for some of sixpence’s stuff I’m calling the cops

don’t forget to call a whaaaambulance too we need to be hospitalized from that sick burn

I love how you guys take stuff out of context! Like my favorite is people correcting you on stuff sixpenceee said and you calling it harassment, super funny keep up the great comedy!

thanks! so nice to see our work is appreciated :)

Get over it!

get over what. you need to be more specific. get over a nearby mountaintop? get over our own past hangups? get over what Joss Whedon did to Natasha Romanoff? because that last one is never going to happen.

c'mon dude, grow the fuck up . you're probably some little baby who's sad that she gets more attention then you do. boo fucking hoo. you're a god damn child

you can tell we aren’t babies because we’re allowed to say “fuck”

After looking through your "evidence" to all the things you claim sixpencee to do and be, the only thing I've seen is that your nothing but a typical Tumblr social justice extremist who wants attention. You don't wanna close this blog? The fucking fine, Tumblr will be more than happy to do that for you since this blog is meant to target someone. You should be ashamed of yourself.

we’ll add “be ashamed of ourselves” to our to do list, thanks! quick question tho. is “the fucking fine” a new tax on nsfw posts? b/c that’s quite an innovative way to deal with pornbots that I think legit should be tried.

I feel like you're a sad person if you have to have a blog about someone you don't like. Obviously, you being negative about sixpenceee being negative doesn't make a positive. I hope you find happiness and someday you're able to not waste your time analyzing and scrutinizing a blog every day.

if making a blog about someone you don’t like makes you a sad person, what does sending hate mail to a blog you don’t like make you?

certainly not a good person, that’s for sure.

yoo, i understand that you don't like her blog (it's quite clear), but was an entire blog dedicated to shitting on her reall neccessary? You're not exactly making anyone happier, it's more along the lines of ruining someones blog. Some of your 'proof' posts trot into special snowflake territory (hate me all you want but it's true) and it's a valid argument for the people that can actually accept mistakes and move on. Call put her mistakes sure, but you're really dragging them out too far.

yeah, it’s necessary, because a lot of the people who call sixpenceee out end up deactivating / removing posts because they get inundated with hate from sixpenceee’s fans. 

also we’re not the ones ruining sixpenceee’s blog. she’s doing a great job of doing that herself; we’re just shining a spotlight on it.

I just think there are far worse people in the world, and sixpence could really be a pretty agreeable person with just a different perspective and different environment around her than you or others. But are those differences enough for us to completely demonize her and instead not try to relate to her enough to level with her and communicate on a more constructive basis ?Aren't there worse people in the world that need exposing versus just a girl who likes to post over related things?

this just in, supporting child slavery is not problematic, it’s just a different perspective!

I don't want to defend sixpence but this blog really isn't productive in the slightest. Maybe people will unfollow on the off chance they run into your blog? Or...You COULD do normal things like contact the authorities, report literally every chance you get (since you clearly you have the free time). If you're not going to actually do something then you're part of the problem. A little blog won't even dent the change you want to make.

you think we haven’t reported sixpenceee’s bullshit? tumblr doesn’t do shit about it because she’s one of their most popular bloggers.

and I dunno, the 200+ positive messages in our inbox thanking us for making this blog mean something. not much, but something.

Do you seriously have nothing better to do than to have a blog dedicating to defiling another blog?? Like why???? You COULD just unfollow her and go about your life instead of being extra and making a blog about your teenage angst

ngl I love that you used the word “defile”. it’s a fantastic word that’s really underutilized

Woowwwwwww someone pissed in your cheerios lmfao

...I was wondering what that taste was. thanks for clearing up that little mystery!

You have too much time on your hands lol

thank you for reminding me of the absolutely awful movie In Time. please don’t steal my time, I need that.

This is beyond stupid. I love Tumblr cause we can post whatever we want and show others who we really are. I can't do this on Facebook lol so why go after someone who wants to post whatever they want or interested in?? There is no harm going on. I think your just jealous. If you don't like the posts then just don't follow the person. Making a page about how much you don't like sixpence is very immature!

we’re also posting what we want and showing the world who sixpenceee really is. freedom of speech doesn’t just apply to people you agree with, you know.

Forgive me if I misunderstand, but what is the goal here? To get her page taken down? Why are you spending so much energy to call out one person for their, frankly, common misconceptions and issues? Wouldn't it be easier to hide her content from your own viewing so that you don't have to see it? Couldn't you give her your grievances directly? I mean ultimately it's about whatever makes you feel better. No one can stop you, but you also gotta know that you can't necessarily stop her either.

check the FAQ for our goals. 

and sixpenceee is notorious for ignoring people who don’t kiss her ass

and you’re right. you can’t stop us now cuz we’re haVING A GOOD TIME HAVING A GOOD TIME!!

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