#inequalities 😔

[commissionsdarian]

Um...sir? Mr Michaels is requesting you to turn off your music

Oh right, sure

[jibunbosh]

heartbreaking: satirical anticapitalist narrative exists under capitalism

[bixels]

went to a bookstore in taiwan and was reminded of the inequality that pervades our industry and communities. there was no yuri section. 😔

[maxdibert]

Now w the Sirius date headcanon thing and so, I wonder what do you have about other characters as well. Like weighing the pros and cons of dating (or being close friends with) M era characters, like James, Sirius, Lily, Snape, Remus; actually according more canonly and not the POVs I read that might not make sense at all 😔☹️

James is the kind of guy who spends the entire first date talking about sports, specifically the sport he plays, and probably sold you the idea that he’s interesting because he’s into political causes and social inequalities. But when you check his Instagram, you realize he went on a “volunteering” trip to some remote village in a third-world country, and his biggest contribution was taking photos with the locals and handing out things like European football team caps or sunglasses. His captions are cliché lines like “they’re so happy with so little” or “despite not having enough to eat, they always have a smile on their face.” He’ll also tell you he’s a huge fan of women and considers himself a feminist, but not the “radical and victim-playing” feminism that’s around now—he supports “real feminism,” which basically doesn’t challenge his fragile masculinity.

Remus is the soft boy who gives you good vibes at first because he seems like an intelligent guy with an interest in cultural stuff and has a friendly demeanor. But after four or five dates, you realize he’s a pushover who only talks about how unlucky he is, how miserable he feels, and how hard it is for “good guys” like him to find a girlfriend because “girls only go for bad boys.” A textbook nice guy who thinks all his misfortunes are others’ fault and that he’s just unlucky but has the emotional responsibility of a brick. He’ll probably bail at the first sign of conflict and make you feel guilty when you call him out. Very prone to ghosting you at any moment.

Lily is the type of girl who plays humble but deep down thinks you hit the jackpot just because she agreed to a date. She’ll downplay herself and her obvious qualities because she constantly needs validation and for you to tell her how wonderful she is. She likes getting involved in social causes but only to post about it on Instagram so everyone thinks she’s a saint. If she can’t document the moment, she won’t lift a finger. If you don’t agree with everything she says, she’ll cause a scene at the pub and leave without paying the bill, expecting you to cover it. She pretends she’s not superficial at all, but there probably won’t be a second date unless you have a promising future—and by promising, she means not ending up broke.

Severus is the guy with literally zero self-esteem who probably won’t ask you out because it wouldn’t even cross his mind that you might like him. If you ask him out, he’ll think you’re making fun of him. You’ll have to carry the entire conversation because he won’t share anything about himself. He’ll complain about every little annoyance, like, “How can they charge seven pounds for this crap half-pint? Do I look like a millionaire or what?” He’ll switch from being a block of ice to pure hysteria in a second and has the emotional reactions of a 12-year-old. You probably won’t tolerate him unless you’re just as traumatized and used to constant fights.

Peter is basically the kind of guy you start dating, and one day you find out you’ve got 12 bodies buried in the basement because he turns out to be the serial killer the police have been hunting for years. But until then, he’s always been super nice. A calm, formal boyfriend. The neighbors will say he always greeted them politely.

I’m feeling a bit uninspired, but I have no doubts about any of these descriptions, sorry not sorry.

[chrisis-averted]

Eurovision 2023 Songs ABRIDGED

Yes, I’m doing that again. You’re welcome!  😙 Once again, this is for humor purpose, don’t take it too seriously.

Albania: treasure your family, it’s not going to be there forever 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Armenia: I want to meet my soulmate 🥺

Australia: dare to try new things ���

Austria: yeah, fuck the music industry, it just exploits artists 👻

Azerbaijan: we broke up but I still think about you 🥺

Belgium: you got me to love myself 🥰

Croatia: yeah, fuck Russia 😈

Cyprus: you’re toxic as hell, girl 😠

Czechia: yeah, fuck gender inequality 🧕

Denmark: I’m afraid of starting a relationship because it might go bad 😥

Estonia: I want to connect with people 🤗

Finland: it’s Friday, I’m tired as fuck, I just want to party and get drunk 🥴

France: I have changed, for good and for ill 😌

Georgia: I have faith there will be better days 😌 

Germany: we are made of beautiful and ugly things 🤩

Greece: it’s those who are broken that help others more 🥰

Iceland: I got out of a toxic relationship and I’m euphoric 😃

Ireland: treasure your uniqueness 🌈

Israel: I’m rare and precious, like a mythical creature 🦄

Italy: I’m a hopeless romantic 🥺

Latvia: I lost hope in this world 😔

Lithuania: I got out of depression thanks to you 🥰

Malta: I’d rather stay at home than get out and party 😴

Moldova: I shall marry you in the forest under the sun and moon 🦌

Netherlands: I lost fascination with life and I’m scared I’m wasting time 😥

Norway: I’m a goddamn queen 👸

Poland: I slept with half the jury because sure as hell I can’t sing I am sexy and want to party 🥴

Portugal: oh fuck I’ve fallen in love and I’m a mess 😵

Romania: I’ve fallen head over heels for a girl who’s toying with me 🙃

San Marino: oh wow, you’re sexy, wanna come home with me? 😍

Serbia: the world is severely fucked up 😡

Slovenia: our generation sees no hope in the future, so we at least we enjoy the moment 🙃

Spain: I love you, my child 👩‍👧

Sweden: I want the only man I cannot have 🥰

Switzerland: our generation feels trapped in the wars caused by people who don’t care about us 😡

Ukraine: we are stronger than they think 😡

United Kingdom: I got cheated on, so now I’m having fun without him 😏

Eurovision Songs Abridged 2021 | 2022

[destinyc1020]

This made me really sad. Hollywood will always be the same I hope there change one day

https://twitter.com/slightwright/status/1737397453513482523?s=46&t=MsTyyZBGy5t6aYtbstg3fg

X

Wow.... this really hurts my heart for real. 😥

I've heard Taraji talk about this inequality in pay in Hollywood for ages... In fact, I've even posted some of her videos to my blog where she spills the tea and really breaks down for you how much she actually is able to keep from her paychecks. But I have NEVER seen her breakdown like this.... 😭🥺

This just really hurt my spirit... 😔 I keep telling people that a LOT of your faves in Hollywood really aren't making as much money as you THINK they're making. 😔 ESPECIALLY poc.

By the time everyone has a cut, they're not left with as much money as reported. That has to be so discouraging. I know how I feel when I see how much Uncle Sam takes from my pay check every pay period... 🙄 I can't imagine having that AND having to pay my team on top of that.

Now we know why some of these actors are always out here WORKING.... Like, some people are like, "wow, they're ALWAYS working huh?" Or, "Geez, they're in everything!" But now I see, a lot of these actors are working so hard because they HAVE to! Plain and simple!

I remember when people were saying that Zendaya is a "workaholic", or "works too much", and I'll admit, there was even a time in the past when I felt like she could have afforded to take a little break here and there... but now I realize... we don't always know all the facts or what's going on bts! Woc, esp in Hollywood are NOT given the same opportunities/roles as their white (or even male) counterparts, and not only that, but when they DO land a role, they're earning so much LESS than others. It's so sad and, quite frankly, insulting. 😤

My heart goes out to Taraji, because she's been in the game for years, and she's steadily done more and more amazing work year after year... so the fact that she's not getting her due compensation is just awful. 😔 I'm glad she's exposing this.

Even Terence Howard is suing because he feels like he hasn't been compensated half as much as his peers in Hollywood, even though he and Taraji had that hit show "Empire" on Fox for YEARS! I never watched the show past the first season, but I know how POPULAR and well-watched that show was.... it even won awards... So it's just awful that they aren't being paid their worth.

I really hope she doesn't give up acting, because she's so talented. 🥺🙏🏾

Thanks for sharing this Anon.

BTW, here's the FULL portion of the interview in case anyone is interested:

[mrs-monaghan]

To that one anon,

I absolutely agree that actively hating on JK is veryyy uncalled for when we can see Jikook doing great and we don't have all the bts information. Lately, though, I've also seen a lot of Jikook accts minimizing what happened to FACE and Jimin. Celebrating JK's achievements is one thing but I cannot stand to see jkks of all ppl downgrading what happened to Jimin and his records as they're broken by the extra push the company gives JK. Everyone is speculating and trying their best to understand things and for some, that's sidelining Jimin as an accessory to make it make sense. There needs to be fair discourse in all sides of this community without romanticizing the darker parts of it. It's not JK's fault and we don't know all, but we still need to be able to talk about it. Like the fact that some of LC's numbers disappeared right when Seven needed space on the Korean charts. The fact that the FACE wasn't restocked for months when seven was in ready supply almost every week. What happened to LC and the rise of Seven is related even on a minor scale. This is a fact. Some accts were so focused on debunking videos, and celebrating JK that the topic of where Jimin's award nominations and streams are going became taboo because apparently "Jimin is happy as a cheerleader" ...what?!

Actively hating is way too far I agree but all I'm saying is we should still be able to talk about the inequality regarding them as individuals and how that relates to Jikook as a whole. Believing in Jikook and discussing these things should not be mutually exclusive. Everyone has their own opinions. Again not supporting the hate, but we should be allowed to share thoughts shouldn't we, regardless if we won't all agree?

No, I dont disagree. But personally talking about it just seems to get people riled up and that's how Jikookers end up resenting JK. I would rather copy paste a PJM on twitter when they are tagging BH and Geffen and anyone else fucking over Jimin.

I haven't 4go10 everything our man has been through. This man has millions of fans and they only released 13k LC cds. Meanwhile other members got up to 50k. His shit not getting restocked even still?? You cannot tell me this is something Jimin would be okay with. His fans wanting to buy his music and not being able to? No way he's just okay with this.

But I also fail to see how he's not aware of it?? He has to be aware of what happened to him.

(New video here for those who are yet to watch it. As always they do Jimin Jimin great justice)

The 🛴 thing is confusing seeing as he's credited on FACE but whatever.

Unfortunately we will never know how he feels or whats going on unless he or one of the members outright tell us about it. The unfairness is so bad if I look at it too much it makes me tear up. I haven't 4go10 he is still the only member who didn't get a cake. I know it's just a cake but damn this always rubs me the wrong way. @magicshop-pjm1 gets it 🤭🤭🤭

All I know anon, which makes me less sad, is the fact that Jimin renewed with Hybe. That has to mean something. And so I will just be here and support him the best way I can. I am choosing to trust his decision here because we are clearly missing something.

I don't post these asks because tbh they are a downer and they make everyone upset. I don't like to be upset. Until we know the truth I would rather avoid the topic all together. But that's just me 😔😔 It doesn't do me any favours.

But yes, Jikookers should be able to discuss whats been going on without being called JK antis. Provided they're not acting like JK antis.

[canichangemyblogname]

for what it's worth, i don't think the 911 fandom is capable of critically engaging neither with the source material nor fandom... behaviours. your words are wasted on this audience, babe. 😔

OOF

NGL— I don’t actually expect to change hearts and minds if I don’t have an interpersonal relationship with someone. The internet isn’t really designed for revolutionary discussions because by design, it creates “echo chambers” and rather abrupt “culture shock” from the inelegant melding of worldviews. People are confronted with worldviews and analyses before they’ve been equipped with the background knowledge and vocabulary for the discussion at hand.

So someone with a conservative worldview, let’s say, will see a tweet by a history museum that seeks to teach about racial inequality. That tweet includes an infographic about how the nuclear family and perfectionism are features of cultural white supremacy. However, that conservative has not had the necessary pre-requisite conversations that establish the definitions of “social construct” or the features of “white supremacy” or the political origins of the “nuclear family.” But they know the tweet has something to do with race and racism because it mentions “white culture,” and so—through the knowledge they have—assume that this history museum is calling parenthood racist.

This is an actual thing that happened in US American Political discourse.

Given the primary criticism my post received was in regards to me “making up” reasons to hate a trope and trying to “moralize” dislike for a common feature of 911 fanfiction, I think it’s safe to assume that most 911 fans have not previously had discussion about the mammy trope. They’ve yet to essentially be taught to recognize the way racist writing tropes manifest in character building, the development of a character’s interpersonal relationships with other characters, and in plot and plot devices. (Although, I do find it hard to believe that they’ve never heard this criticism of the way they write Black Women, as there are Black Women in this fandom who have certainly said something before. Like… there is no way this has gone unsaid.)

Because they’re unfamiliar with this, they very likely think that their writing does no harm, despite the fact they’re shoving these characters into caricatures with a very long history in stereotypes and bigotry. They’re also unlikely to assume that these caricatures have affected the way they view people because they’re unaware of how they’re based in stereotypes or how these stereotypes do harm. Assigning the “caregiver” role to a Black Woman just feels right to them, no analysis on why they came to that gut assumption.

Then they see a post criticizing something they do and it feels to them like making a mountain out of a molehill.

(A recent example— although not race-related— being that one 911 blog who claimed that gay men are non-committal, sleep around a lot, and really lax about prophylactics and disease. When called out on that, her reasoning was that stereotypes must come from somewhere, and that “somewhere” must be reality. But while a hegemonic class may base stereotypes in some part of a political reality: the disparate treatment of a marginalized class by the hegemonic class, they are not materially true (aka— those realities that exist on the ground). EX: It is a political reality that queer communities were devastated by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but the reason for that devastation was literal governmental neglect. The hegemonic class used this very real political truth to portray queer men as diseased, sexually deviant, and to further stigmatize queerness. It is true that queerness has been stigmatized by disease, but it is untrue that this is the fault of certain members of the queer community and their inherent behavior. A stereotype is ultimately a political narrative.)

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t people who are simply… underinformed. They see that same post and go, “Huh. I didn’t consider— that’s a good point.” They have a light-bulb moment and come to see what they were reading in a new light. An example being—well—you during 911’s “daddy discourse,” where you said that in hindsight, you recognize that your discomfort with “daddy,” but not “mommy” was due to your relationship with archetypes of masculinity as a woman in a patriarchal society.

And while I do write these posts for that light-bulb moment among a few, I ultimately write them for the people who are directly impacted. If you roll your eyes and say, “Why does everything have to be about controversy, just let me write whatever without criticism; I’m giving it to you for free,” you aren’t my intended audience. My intended audience is ALWAYS the individual who has been scrolling through the main tags, blocking people left and right for bad takes and terrible caricatures. My intended audience is the fan who wants to give up on a fan space because of how hostile it is to them. They deserve to see that there are people in that same fan space who recognize.

[alkeneater]

*raises hand* since magic is confirmed to be canon to the clone high universe, does the same apply to your au? orrrr is it just purely sci fi no fantasy elements?

I know magic is cool and everything but I'm not a big fan of it personally 😭 "it can happen just because of MAGIC" sounds like a weak explanation (no judging btw, I'm not calling fantasy a bad thing), so i prefer scifi in my AU.

Actually, it's even more fun trying to explain how some magic powers work. It doesn't have to be extremely accurate, you don't have to research for hours just to understand how electricity works or anything. Just tie the magic to some fictional high tech gadget. For example: if your character can generate electricity with their hands - make them a pair of electric gloves. They can read minds or hypnotize people? Make them a hacker who can hack brain implants. If they can transform... well...... that's a hard one... make them being able to transform in augmented/virtual reality? After all, many people in my au are constantly wearing ar/vr sets so their vision is very easy to manipulate. See? If you try hard enough you can come up with a (half-)realistic explanation to any magic trick.

😔 BUT i don't want to restrict people too much... If you want, you can use magic in my AU, sure... Just don't make your characters godlike or anything. We want everyone to be equal in their struggles 🙏

yknow, cyberpunk genre is all about high tech and low life, negative effects of capitalism, dying nature and pollution, depression and inequality. I just don't think magic fits there... It makes the concept a bit too hopeful 😭 Like, some supernatural powers can change the world suddenly. And it's just... WELL... Impossible 💔

But still, if you have troubles with following this universe's rules, I can't forbid you adding a little bit of magic in my universe. After all, I'm open to anything as long as it makes things more fun to yall!! I want you to enjoy this story as much as possible so ❤️ yeah a little bit of magic won't hurt

[sunskate]

Sadly inequality like the kind you mentioned (tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy) exists here in Canada too 😞

yeah 😔 i live in a big city, and it's so in your face how systems ease things for those with money and privilege and make it harder for those without. i don't have answers obviously, but it does change your world view. thanks for writing

to the anon who said about a privileged person that their charity work is admirable, do you really admire them for this? i think those who dedicate their lives to making things better for others are admirable. privileged people who spend some time doing charity work when you have the luxury of time and money to give, isn't it the least you can do? i include myself as privileged.

[basedandradpilled]

tw//rape, abuse

sometimes i hesitate to call myself a feminist cuz i still use misogynistic slurs to women who date rapists and abusers. the only reason i think like that is cuz my mom isn’t a feminist and hasn’t read an inch of feminist theory but she thinks dating rapists and abusers is wrong and i’ve dealt with women like that irl i don’t think i can ever support women who do that 😔😔

you don’t need to feel ashamed. there are women who are absolutely class-traitors, and your rage towards them is understandable. idk how old you are, but it took me years of learning (actually researching and reading feminist literature) to work on understanding the generational patriarchal brainwashing that women have experienced. only after that was i able to fully forgive those women, and it’s not that simple for women whose lives have been ruined by a trusted older female figure looking the other way or promoting male violence. using gendered slurs is obviously not ideal, but they’re understandably hard to cut from your vocabulary (which i know is something even the “best” among us still struggle with btw) …

anyways, what i’m saying is: you don’t need to be perfect to be a feminist, or have to unconditionally support all women’s actions, nor do you have to label yourself so strictly. please don’t let those worries deter you from the feminist community. there’s many subsections of feminism as a movement, but the uniting feature is fighting sexist inequalities women have faced for millennia. in basic terms, radical feminism focuses primarily on eliminating the male supremacy that is prominent in all factors of society, and thusly recognizes that this patriarchal society is, by nature, inherently oppressive to women. if you believe those things, you agree with radfem ideologies; you don’t have to relearn everything overnight, just be open-minded and willing to combat cognitive dissonance.

[echoesofreality]

The world is changing faster than we can keep up. 🌍

From climate change to economic instability, inequality to political unrest, it feels like we’re constantly facing new challenges. Every headline seems to bring more weight, more urgency, and more reasons to worry. 😔

But here’s the truth: Change starts with us. We don’t have to be superheroes, but we do need to care, act, and support the changes we want to see. Whether it's making eco-conscious choices, raising our voices for justice, or supporting the people who need it most—every effort counts.

The world needs us more than ever. Let’s not wait for things to get better—let’s be the change. ✊💫

#GlobalChallenges #ActNow #ChangeIsPossible #MakeADifference

[kathuisk]

Our Statement on the Ethical Imperative to Reject War and Killing

War and the taking of human life are actions that can never be justified. The inherent value of every human life demands that we seek and embrace peaceful resolutions to conflicts. The devastation wrought by war extends beyond the battlefield, inflicting suffering on innocent civilians, destroying communities, and leaving deep psychological scars that can persist for generations.

The loss of life, the trauma inflicted on survivors, and the long-term disruption of societies underscore the profound immorality of war. Every act of violence diminishes our collective humanity, making it clear that war is not a path to resolution but a tragic failure of our capacity to coexist peacefully.

Those who believe that war and killing can be justified are in dire need of moral and philosophical evolution. The belief in the necessity or righteousness of war is rooted in outdated paradigms that prioritize power and dominance over empathy and understanding. In a world interconnected by shared human experiences and mutual dependencies, resorting to violence reflects a profound lack of imagination and a failure to recognize our shared humanity.

To evolve, we must embrace the principles of empathy, compassion, and mutual respect. We must commit to resolving our differences through dialogue, negotiation, and a commitment to justice. This evolution requires a shift from a mindset that sees violence as a solution to one that understands it as a profound problem.

Education, cultural exchange, and international cooperation are vital in this transformative process. By fostering a global culture that values human life above all else, we can begin to address the root causes of conflict—such as inequality, injustice, and resource scarcity—without resorting to violence.

In conclusion, the justification of war and killing is a relic of a less evolved human consciousness. It is our ethical imperative to transcend these beliefs and work towards a world where peace is achieved through understanding, cooperation, and respect for the dignity of every individual. Only by doing so can we hope to build a future that honors the sanctity of human life and the profound interconnectedness of all people.

Namaste, Peace be with us.😔🙏🏻✨🌎💫🦋

-Kat Freedom Moksha

[masongrizchel]

Towards Inner Peace 🌿

I have been in a state of mental and emotional turmoil lately. 😔 It was just recently that I felt that I was recovering. And day after day, I feel the constant distractions and demands. 💭 I discussed the idea of being mindful in my recent blog post. 📝 As I read more about this, I guess this can serve as my personal beacon of hope since I am often seeking inner peace and mental clarity. 🌟 Since this concept is not new, it's more about application. The path to mindfulness is not without its challenges.

Lately, I have had a relentless chatter of the mind. My thoughts race like a runaway train. 🚆

Being pulled away from the present moment, caused a whirlwind of worries to flood my mind. More 'what ifs' and hypothetical dilemmas: learning to quiet this mental noise (which I tried) is really difficult, as it requires patience and persistence. This served as a gentle reminder to return to the breath whenever the mind begins to wander. 🌬️

We live in a society that values productivity and multitasking, making it difficult to carve out moments of stillness amidst the chaos. Finding the time to sit quietly and practice mindfulness can feel like an uphill battle, especially when faced with pressing deadlines and endless to-do lists. However, prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries around our time can help create space for mindfulness to flourish. We need a lot of effort for this to materialize, as well as to ignore external boundaries. ⏰

We should not overlook the emotional challenges of mindfulness; confronting our feelings and sensations without judgment can be uncomfortable, and encountering resistance or fear along the way is not uncommon. Yet, it is through this process of self-exploration and acceptance that true healing and growth can occur. 💪

Societal and cultural factors can present barriers to mindfulness, particularly for marginalized communities. Factors such as systemic oppression, economic inequality, and historical trauma can exacerbate stress and prevent individuals from accessing resources that promote well-being. In order to truly embrace mindfulness as a universal practice, it's essential to address these systemic issues and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported. 🌍

Despite these challenges, the journey of mindfulness is a deeply rewarding one. By cultivating present-moment awareness and compassion for ourselves and others, we can tap into a source of resilience and inner peace that transcends the ups and downs of daily life. As we navigate the obstacles along the way, may we remember that each moment is an opportunity to come back home to ourselves and find refuge in the stillness within. 🏠

Let's embrace ourselves from the inside. 🌻

[destinyc1020]

Anon wanting us to be colorblind when our society is not is shortsighted. It's like conservatives wanting to eliminate all race and ethnic studies programs. That doesn't eliminate the racial inequalities in this country, just tries to sweep them under the rug. When Z is constantly compared to her white peers we have to remind anons how her experience of Hollywood is totally different from that of white actresses. For example, she can't be cast in the vast majority of award bait period pieces unless she wants to play a slave. This is just reality

Don't forget all of the other microagressions that woc go through in this industry. Like, for example, not having the correct shade of makeup for photo shoots or even filming. Many black woman have had to do their own makeup (or hair) or bring their own products to photo shoots.

Or, like Z's agent who basically told her, "just take this opportunity because they haven't had a black girl on the cover in a while, so you're fortunate to even get this opportunity". 🙄

I mean, women just in general go through a lot of craziness in this industry to begin with, but when you add on the fact that you're a woc, and also a woc with BLACK ancestry in addition to all of that, then it becomes even more dicey, and you have very unique experiences that a lot of others don't go through. It's a unique experience for sure imo, because I feel like most of the world is basically anti-black. 😔 Even in countries where the majority are poc.

[denisaurwithclaws]

advance ko na political views ko :((( . parang ayaw niyo yata sa pro-capitalism 😔☹️. i did not choose a business-related course for no reason wahahahaha.

i think masama ang impression sa capitalism kasi yung capitalists na involved, normally greedy and selfish, but seriously, it's important to study capitalism to improve the economy. before yung china, communist country, then they accepted tiny bits of capitalism and then tadaaa! their economy improved. ang nagiging problema lang, yung wealth, nag-aaccumulate sa iisang tao/private corporation/business entity instead na equally distributed kaya yung inequality mataas pa rin, tas isa yun na factor para madetermine kung healthy or maganda ba economy. hindi rin naman maganda kung papalitan na communism yung capitalism. it's too idealistic, unless hindi scarce resources.

delete ko kung may violent reaction bahala kayo diyan. 🤣✌️