#it just shows in different ways and is for different reasons in my opinion

[missduskdawn]

im not mad at all, honestly this whole discussion is very pointless, because you people are putting words into my mouth i never said or implied

i never said any of the things i gave examples for were constant and unchanging for the duration of time they existed

i never said that the xia dynasty was ousted instead of the qing dynasty (i honestly have no idea at all where you even got that from, because the source i cited i cited to show that chinese imperial rule ended in 1912, which it did, and that's what i originally said as well)

i said myself i was purposefully over simplifying op's point at the very start of my previous reply to you for the sake of being cheeky, and i kept being cheeky afterward as well about the wording, so i don't see what kind of gotcha you think this is when i myself purposefully dumbed down the original post for the sake of teasing you and making a joke out of it

all i did, in this entire discussion, was say

X thing existed from Y year to Z year

and then i provided sources for those claims, which again to my knowledge are reputable sources, and i believe the information is correct

if all of the sources i provided are incorrect, i also said in my previous reply to you that the joke is on me and i will look stupid, but as far as i know they're not incorrect

and the reason i pointed out several different things from human history that have spanned either close to a thousand years, or more than a thousand years, or in the cases of ancient egypt and china multiple thousands of years, and provided sources only and exclusively for their beginning and end dates, is to illustrate my belief that op's point that it's unrealistic to create a fictional empire or a fictional dynasty that spans thousands of years in a fictional setting is silly and pointlessly restrictive because it's not like it's unheard for something to exist that long even in real life, so why not in fiction?

i made only one point, and only ever cited beginning and ending years for the examples i gave

i never once got into the politics of those times, the circumstances under which things rose/fell, or how these various things changed throughout the duration of their existences in various ways, because none of that is relevant to the point i made

i will reiterate my point one final time:

X existed for Y amount of years, which is true, and i cited examples of things that lasted thousands of years, or at least one thousand if not more, so if that can exist in real life, you can also make it in fiction too, and calling doing so in fiction unrealistic unless you're a professional historian is silly (this is how the wording of the post reads to me)

this is my opinion on worldbuilding

i don't actually disagree with pretty much anyone here about anything except that one point, which was at the core of everything

i made no other historical claims except for X thing began in Y year, and ended in Z year

i agree that ancient china didn't have one single empire that lasted 4000 years, it in fact had 4000 years of imperial rule, under many dynasties and many changes, but it was all china throughout, so as a central concept of being china, it has existed 4000 years, and what's more, china was in fact officially considered one empire from the start of the qin dynasty in 221 bce, to the end of the qing dynasty in 1912, which spans 2200 years, so either way my point stands that there have been empires that have existed for multiple millennia (2 millenia is a multiple)

i agree that ancient egypt wasn't just one unbroken continuous empire for all of its existence, it was ruled by dozens of pharaohs and had major transformations throughout, but again, it was all still egypt throughout all of it, it retained the unity of that concept of being egypt, and existed from the year i wrote and gave a source for, and ended at the year i wrote and gave a source for

it was never relevant to my point to discuss exactly what historical changes happened between the years X started to exist and stopped existing

i wasn't fighting anyone on anything really

i was rude to multiple people on this post because i just get snappy sometimes but im not actually angry or anything, if i hurt someone's feelings im sorry

i honestly find it a lot of fun to debate with people online even if i often do come on really strong and sometimes get hostile with my wording

none of this is personal

i can see that OP studies history and knows a lot about it like i do, i just feel like this got so out of hand because people tacked on so many things i didnt say onto my post and started arguments out of it

pro-tip: don't ever use the sentence "thousands of years" in your worldbuilding unless you really know what a thousand years is like

[themothwhisperer]

Embrace the changes is my advice. A game and a tv show simply aren’t the same. They are not made the same and they do not offer the same advantages.

I feel kinda sad for the people out there that played and loved the game, but hate on the narrative changes they made for the show. Change was inevitable. Otherwise, why doing it? Making a carbon copy of something isn’t that valuable in my opinion.

That’s one of the main reasons why season 2 can arguably turn out to be better than season 1. Because what will come next is unexpected. It comes with a sense of surprise and mystery.

And that’s especially true when it comes to Ellie and Dina.

With episode 4, the reaction seems to be quite divided and it’s honestly super fair, but it’s fundamental to understand how this relationship did a 180 for the televised version. The game was stability, consistency and maturity. The show is all about playfulness, confusion and tension.

The most common comment I see is about the sex scene. I’m sorry, but to have them getting intimate was necessary, especially for the fans of the game. Taking it out would’ve been wrong in many ways. And when you think about it, this was the only good timing for it. The weed scene simply couldn’t happen in the show because the pace of their relationship is drastically different here.

At this point in time in the game, they are official and comfortable. They are getting into this journey as a couple and it’s crystal clear. And because of this closeness they already have with each other, it was hinted that Ellie was immune. She reveals that information very early on. Even if Dina didn’t believe her, there is a little unconscious connection that clicked in her brain. It won’t be as shocking when she will be confronted to it.

In the show, however, they are tiptoeing around each other. Ellie has feelings for Dina and Dina knows about it, but she’s scared to dive in. She feels the same way, but her sexuality is still a bit of a challenge. She’s been told by her mother this wasn’t right. It’s a mess, basically. And if we compare the timelines, it becomes very obvious that the game and the show are not evolving at the same speed when it comes to this.

So here’s the thing tying back to the immunity question: When Ellie takes a bite to save Dina’s life (which is, by the way, such an exciting and romantic change), Dina’s world is crumbling down. The possibility of them being together dies instantly. She feels guilty because she didn’t speak up earlier. Now it’s ruined. She’s desperate and terrified and heartbroken. I’ve read many things about the lack of communication into this scene, but dialogue is not always key to boost the narrative. Actually, it pretty often does the opposite. Dina doesn’t ask questions because she cannot deal with what might be said, by herself and Ellie alike. It will make it so much worse when she actually has to pull the trigger. She can’t stand the idea of having Ellie voicing she’s in love with her. She can’t allow herself to let it all out either, probably thinking it would be unfair to Ellie. So she stays silent. She’s just crying and waiting for the worst to come. And the biggest difference with the game is how there is no prior connection in Dina’s mind to have a glimpse of hope. She absolutely cannot believe in the immunity claim. There is no way. That’s why she’s not asking about it or trying to hear Ellie out. Once again, it would only make it worse.

Release comes, however, in all the ways possible. Ellie suddenly wakes up, water dripping down on her and a few hours actually went by. She’s fine. And Dina staying silent is motivated by the fact that she’s in absolute shock. To her, there was only one way out of this. She was most likely already grieving Ellie. But now it’s different. Ellie is actually okay, the bite didn’t evolve and she’s evidently feeling well. Once again, she’s speechless, shaken to the core. What can we expect? She just walks very slowly towards her, taking it all in. The anxiety, the fear, it’s all washed away. What’s left is her overwhelming feelings for her. There is nothing that can get in her way now. She’s learned her lesson. And the only words she can actually verbalize is the fact that she’s pregnant. It’s the only thing she’s hiding from Ellie. And before surrendering to her emotions, she just says it.

Here again, I’ve seen things about the pregnancy announcement and my question is: How else would you want it? A pregnancy announcement is a pregnancy announcement. In the game, it actually broke my heart. How Dina is invalidated by Ellie like this. Ellie who’s completely blinded by her rage. I’m not saying a softer Ellie is necessarily better for the storyline, but I did enjoy that pure moment of innocence in the show. She’s taken aback, but she’s not judging. They’re 19 after all. They don’t know what it means and how they will deal with it, but they want to figure it out together.

So yeah, the sex scene makes so much sense. Dina is ready for them to be together, she perceives only love in Ellie’s reaction and she wants that closeness with her. She won’t waste another second. Having this scene happen later on would’ve been so odd. Ellie will soon torture an already dying Nora, she will be next level traumatized. Dina will most likely get sicker from her pregnancy. This was the perfect moment, considering the rhythm of this version.

Finally, if we want more Dina, that was the only way to go about it. They need to be extra close for it to make sense. Many people were disappointed (myself included) by the fact that Dina is sort of forgotten after Seattle Day One in the game. They fixed it. Let’s appreciate it.

(Can we also acknowledge the breathtaking performance Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced delivered?)

[iscdisc]

This is a 2012 take I've had for a while now, and I'm so happy I made art about it today because I genuinely love talking about it !! 🗣️

This isn't meant to be 2012 Leo slander whatsoever, because I adore him and don't think he's terrible or anything (He's literally my favorite pick for the 2012 Turtles-) ! But I do feel that he admittedly had a lot of poor leadership moments at times (Especially in late Season 3 to Season 4- 💀), and I feel like a lot of the burden of having things accessible / ready / or even remotely feasible in order to have Leo's plans actually work out fell on Donnie. Without much appreciation or acknowledgment of that fact from Leo or anyone else for that matter.

I feel like if any of the brothers had a right to argue with Leo about leadership or how things were being run under him, it should have been Donnie, because Donnie had more than enough of a leg to stand on for that argument. I'm not trying to invalidate Raph's feelings or perspective, because I'm not saying I don't understand the angle of him being upset about Leo's blatant favoritism when it came to their Father and that being a big reason why he was so obstinate with Leo- But that aside, I don't feel like he had much of an argument to make when it came to presenting himself as a better option as far as leadership-?? I get retconning canon and that this could've just been the writers depicting Raph in a way that some of you may disagree with, but if we're basing this opinion on the Season 1 episode, "New Girl In Town", we can clearly see that he wasn't very well equipped to fill that role in the way that Leo was. And speaking of that particular episode, it was actually Donnie who stepped up when things were getting really bad with Snakeweed in the sewers- 👀

This is why I depict Raph in this scenario accepting this outcome and not being super defensive or acting like he should be included in the conversation, because I kind of have him admit that he wasn't the best at it-!

I'm also sorry, because there was so much more I wanted to draw, and instead of being able to show those things I'm just going to say them here-! For example, Splinter's involvement in the situation. I pretty much don't have him do anything about the unanimous vote, because in his eyes, this team's dynamic / structure is this team's business and he doesn't really have a place to say whether or not they change who leads the team. Sure he chose Leo in the beginning, but if they decide to come to a different decision, they're fully in the right to do that. So Leo couldn't exactly get Splinter to come to his defense,, 👍 || I also wanted to show more of Donnie and Leo both being pretty content with this new dynamic change after a while ! I somewhat got to explore that with the last image of Leo being able to fully explore his hobby / interest in astronomy, but I also wanted to show Donnie feeling very fulfilled and respected within this group of siblings and friends now that he is the team leader, with that being really satisfying for him ! || I also wanted to show Donnie having his first leader breakdown post the Kraang Invasion of Season 2, with Leo comforting him at the Farmhouse and expressing empathy having been in his position many many times before,, He just never really told his brothers about it because he didn't want them to worry and he honestly felt ashamed for breaking down so much,, <:/

Also, you know I can't resist putting 2012 Jonatello in everything I make, so of course this is going to have Jonatello moments too ! I just didn't get around to it yet- One of those things was going to be Casey becoming the second mechanic in the group in order to take off some of the work load on Donnie since now he's juggling even more than he used to-! The way Casey expresses not only concern but so much support for Donnie gives Donnie butterflies, okay- 👀💜🖤✨ Lmao

I guess the last thing I'll mention is kind of April's role and everything, since I want her to join Mikey in encouraging Leo to really explore himself as an individual now that he doesn't have to be defined by the leadership role anymore ! She's very supportive of him just being able to be himself and figure that out during this time ! But I also wanted her to better explain to Leo why she also agreed with this leadership change, since I can see him feeling a little betrayed by her. With Leo most likely assuming that she would have tried to reason with Donnie or get him to see a different side of the situation. I wanted to be very clear that she did not agree with Donnie because she felt bad for him or because of the weird crush he had on her and she didn't know how to be honest with him, etc. etc., you know what I mean? 👍✨

[receivedhope]

receivedhope's certified top 10 yandere blaine moments that all made me go "wow he's a FREAK. love him"

i don't accept criticism or opinions at this time.

10. using a heart shaped eye patch in Heart

i think there is simply something sickly romantic about using a heart shaped eye patch over a serious injury he got because he protected his cute boyfriend. it's symbolic... i also find it extremely funny how he lowkey didn't gaf about his ex-friends co-signing at the very least on blinding him. his brain is full of kurt parasites.

9. the kelliot selfie obviously bothering him + screaming "HE'S MY FIANCÉ NOT YOURS SO BACK OFF" at elliott

while i'm already a huge fan of the scene where becky shows blaine the selfie, on its own it could be okay, reasonable even. but then you get to NNY and you realize Wow... he was REALLY jealous. incredible... kurt had One gay male friend and he saw red. king.

8. comparing kurt's mom's funeral to pavarotti's

masterful gambit to tell his new boyfriend immediately he knows his mom died and wants to remind him of that just before he tells him he’s the one good thing in his life. "sorry you lost regionals against your friends and your mom died and your bird died but you have. Me ♥ don’t forget that" AND IT WORKED TOO. "kurt hummel has had a prettyy good year" kurt my love, your dad almost died, your friends decided to hate you because they couldn't sing church music, you were sexually assaulted, you were publicly humiliated at your prom and you kept struggling most of the semester in a new school you lowkey hated. congrats on your crazy fucking boyfriend though i guess.

7. kurt puppet

so many things to love here.

there is no normal person explanation for this one. stop pretending otherwise. when god gives you a beautiful yandere who wishes to be with his beloved one forever and ever you don't go "oh well he just has abandonment issues and the gas leak-" NO... that's my strange tiny doe eyed pervert and i accept him as he is.

6. the dalton!kurt hauntings of tested + barely breathing + it's too late

at first i was like "oh okay this makes sense. the gilded cage of dalton where everything is fine, things were easier and more clear cut and now blaine feels left behind kurt. this all makes sense" but then i got to tested,

"I guess it started when we first met, and you came to Dalton because you were trying to get away from Karofsky and I wanted to help you through that. [...] And I loved the way that felt. I loved, I loved being able to protect you, but now I look at your life and… it's completely different."

and i'm sorry but everything about this speech is crazy, it's like getting punched in the face over and over again with a hammer. what's this guy's problem? never change.

5. keeping up his kurt shrine even ~6 months after their break up

on his nightstand too so it can be the first thing he sees when he wakes up and the last thing he sees when he falls asleep. he is manifesting. (and it worked! good for you! go get your man)

4. blainofsky in general

not dating kurt's high school bully that he also sort of misses from their life (see his tested rant above) was always an option. but if he can't have kurt, hallucinations are fine. also "we got to talking... mostly about you" AND this look that he gives when kurt excuses himself?

oh there is something in that head of his and i need to see more. kurt get back in that makeshift electric chair of a bar stool right Now i need to observe further.

3. talking to burt in sexy

"oh receivedhope, you need to turn off the filter that makes you see blaine in this strange twisted light" NO!!! i love my weird cat. i completely get, acknowledge AND advocate for his place in the story and that he ultimately did a very good thing. i will even come to his defense in the turbulent landscape of blaine discourse - i still think it was an objectively weird choice and i'm fascinated that after being visibly interested in talking about sex with kurt the next best thing is talking to kurt's dad about kurt having sex. according to him. this is my post and i get to present canon disingenuously.

2. soft launching his proposal to kurt BEFORE getting back together

asks for burt's approval. buys an engagement ring. all before he can even confirm if kurt and adam are together, let alone if kurt would be open to dating him again. i love him.

1. cheating on kurt with eli c....

yes really... the desire to externalize his pain at least a little... when blaine is not texting this guy he sees visions of dalton kurt looking at him sadly... the immediate regret that causes him to grovel at kurt's feet for the entirety of the rest of the season... the public humiliation he inflicts on kurt and himself both by singing a depressed acoustic version of teenage dream to an entirely unsuspecting crowd... i'm really tempted to count eli/blaine as a ship i like just because it gave us so much.

[thesixthplaneteer]

So I've been seeing the post about no good guys in VtM and I agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly. But it and others I've seen that talk about the sects still give the Anarchs too much credit towards being the good guy faction in my opinion.

I commonly see the Anarchs explained as a faction that wanted to escape the Camarilla, they wanted freedom, they chafed under the strict rules, and other similar sentiments. I can believe this would be prevalent in younger, post y2k kindred. Older kindred I can't see having such fanciful ideals. Describing them by those terms is painting them in good guy colors.

MacNeil had some righteous cause behind him, but what pushed him to being a leader of the second Anarch revolt was his own personal embarrassment. I think this is pretty vampire(tm). He had plenty of reason to want to take down Don Sabastian but ultimately lied to allies and hid behind the righteous cause to mask him taking revenge. The thing about perpetuating violence is that you have to keep being violent. It's not like if he just decided to stop, he'd be allowed to live peacefully. He has to keep fighting. Very Brujah of him, honestly. Also, the fact Don Sebastian was cartoonishly evil, so people were just ready to take him down and the Anarch revolt presented an opportunity for others. But back to the sect as a whole,

The new wave of Anarchs was formed by the two most volatile clans and that bleeds into the basic way Anarch cities are ruled, might makes right. There is no formal process for being a Baron or any kind of foundation for how leadership is chosen other than, if you dont like it, do something about it. For kindred already in positions of power this presents and opertunity to take more power and control without something like the ivory tower and its agents as watchdogs. If they are a baron then no one is above them to tell them no, that would be up to the subjects of the baron and the other barons. It's a balancing act of how much they can squeeze out of the other kindred without pushing them to fight back, not so much unlike how a Prince would act. The main difference is a baron has a lot less buffers than a prince so the baron has to actually put a lot more effort into maintaining this

I'll concede there may be some barons out there doing it for the cause and practicing actual fairness, but painting the Anarchs as freedom fighters and liberators of the oppressed just shows the veil righteousness is working. They also still treat thinbloods like shit so you see how far their righteousness stretches.

Anyways,

All Camarilla are bastards

Anarchs are self-righteous assholes

Sabbat are zealot monsters

Hecata want to do funky things with your corpus

Vampires are all one frenzy away from being irredeemable

Ramble over, feel free to refute me or share your opinion!

[pastorfutureletthembe]

Exactly, my point is different. I argue that tropes are not harmful, not that they aid the story. They are useful to readers/authors/viewers to understand how to approach something. I also understand that is not the point made in the confession.

I don't understand the argument in the confession and I'm explaining why I do not understand it by defining what charadesign/looks serve as in a storyteller's POV. The "equated" word seems strong. How can people do that? Different medias, different characters, different ships. "Compare", maybe. If people equate two different things to say they are the same, yeah that's annoying. The appearance/looks depends on a storytelling tool tho, so I argued that it's only normal to see similitudes in some ways, and it might be the creator's goal actuality.

I agree with everything you say but there is something I don't understand.

Do people expect all tropes to apply the exact same way on every single character that could belong to a specific category..? I don't know, it sounds like science fiction to me. Dystopic, even. What's the point to even try anything else, then? I don't invalidate your point. I just don't understand it. It is stupid to expect someone who likes bananas to also like strawberries. And kinda insensitive. I get it. But it's actually just as important to me that people understanding fries, mashed potatoes and tartiflette are absolutely not the same thing. Do we really need to point it out is my question ? It's just common sense that those don't have the same texture and flavour. It's not the same recipe. Fact is, it still is potato 🥔

"Once things are grouped, typically one only focuses on the similar aspects, not the differences. We thus lose out on the unique aspects of each duo's relationships. These unique traits are incredibly important in both story and how we interact with the world."

Once again, yes, totally, the details are what make each ship interesting and important. Unique. No ship is exactly the same. (Again, what would even be the point to create/read/watch anything at all if lt was?) You misinterpreted what I meant: the interest is in the difference. Just like we can think "oh that's a show about time traveling" but the reason we stay is how that trope is used and developed and the consequences on the characters.

The point that I was making is, I do not, personally, in my humble opinion, think it hurts any ships or medias or characters to attach tropes to them. This is what I don't understand. How does it hurt the original media? The worst thing that can happen is losing time trying something new. Stupid thing that can happen is deciding not to try tartiflette because we don't like mashed potatoes. Cheese is good, trust me, it changes everything, but it's okay if the onions disgust you 😂

Following your reasoning the issue isn't this trope but all tropes, then. What we're really arguing about seems to be that categorizing media is reductive. It's not really the point of categories in my opinion. Netflix's algorithm is reductive. Ao3 classifications are helpful. Tropes are not supposed to be reductive, it's supposed to help us understand a concept, what we're dealing with. It's a starting point, not a finishing line. It's a narrative tool. Some of it might be overused or used badly, but then the use we make of is annoying, not the tool itself. And this, I do understand. Hate the player, not the game, and all that haha.

Tropes are a theme or a motif: a metaphor. It's not meant to be taken literally.

I don't have any particular issue with the confession itself. I just don't think trope means what people tend to think it means. Not the person in the confession but the type of people the confession is about. Agreeing with you on every one of your arguments just proves to me the problem isn't the fact we associate a concept with a character. The problem is not the trope itself but the fact people tend to read everything too literally. My only real issue with that is that maybe one day, because of this, complex and audacious storytelling might disappear because fans are just not equipped to deal with the codes attached to it. Just like our parents couldn't understand some codes we did while watching a movie in the 90s. That's what I meant when I said media literacy. It's just how it is, I guess.

lowkey i'm kinda sick of shiguang being equated to every other set of characters with black&white colour schemes when most of the time they're not even similar as actual characters beyond the appearance trope. I can see the appeal a bit, but it strikes me as reductive more than anything.

[tennessoui]

like. one thing that is Essential to any Obi-Wan dynamic To Me is that Obi-Wan is Not a kid person, nor does he particularly like or understand kids much(an exception is made for Anakin’s kids however, bc they’re anakins, and anakin probably had baby fever from the age of Baby), and i feel like u are particularly good at translating that vibe? like Obi-Wan with any partner he has: no i’d prefer to be childfree/any children will be an accident, something i do to fulfill expectations meanwhile Obi-Wan with anakin: how can I get more skywalkers? kidnapping?

ooo this is fun, I think my own ideas of obi-wan with children lean more towards ambivalence and bewilderment. he’s not a natural caregiver, but he has read all the parenting books within two days of getting settled with a child. He would not seek them out and doesn’t particularly want them or knows how to translate the care he feels towards them into something they’d understand, but he’s not so bad with children that they’re afraid or discomforted around him. He’s read the books. He’s studied for this 🫡

meanwhile anakin also does not strike me as a natural caregiver either but he’s stressed about it. He hasn’t read the books because he has a confidence thing going on about being good with children but that doesn’t make him actually good with children and the gulf between expectation and reality when he’s around kids stresses him out

when it comes to skywalker’s kids, has obi-wan ever had to once ask for a Skywalker to enter his life?? I imagine his thoughts are less along the lines of “how do I get more of these little guys? should I kidnap them?” and more along the lines of “I will just stand out in the universe with my arms open palms up and a Skywalker will be deposited within 2-5 business days”

[wackywatchdotcom]

god every few days i circle back around to being emotional about pomni and kingers friendship...... like i know everyone and their mom has talked abt how aw its sweet! but anytime i think abt it i get nauseous and or almost cry. theres just smth abt the two most actively nervous ppl in this terrible situation becoming friends.... esp with pomni, someone who reads as alow to trust but he just has a raw trustworthiness to him that she picked up on in a scary situation..... aughhhghhhgh i love whenr characters are friends itsdhfwdabfbeudansheh aughhhhh

[risingsunresistance]

twitter is entering their "rts > likes" phase now that likes are private after they spent years calling us ungrateful for being demotivated by ratios lmao

[endollvors]

A number of my comments have alluded to Ferus Storming Kamino after the end of this fic. I have felt the need to clarify my vision for the trajectory of the followup I will not be writing.

First of all, Ferus is not storming Kamino. Not alone at least. Perfect padawan, guy who thinks things through, Ferus Olin, is calling his Master. Information is important. Coordination is important. This Force divined road trip is important. If, by the time Siri Tachi and him connect, Ferus has picked 5 identical teenaged boys off an otherwise uninhabited jungle planet, that’s between him and the Force.

Siri is actually so fucking proud of him. He called her back! He took initiative without overthinking it! He called her! He’s developed a good relationship with his peers (5 cloned teenagers)! He’s saving the Jedi and the Republic and also several million clones of Jango Fett! Her Padawan is back! Interstellar Roadtrip of all time! It’s a Blues Bothers type beat. We’re getting the band back together.

Siri first. Only she and Ferus can be there with the clones the whole time. Everyone else is ducking in and out to keep suspicion down as as they investigate the conspiracy at the heart of the Republic. She’s feeling a lot of emotions about Ferus and the noogies can only do so much. She’s saying mama words out loud! It’s a novel experience for the clones and they are watching with interest.

The clones are also not surprised or intimidated in any way by Master Tachi’s skintight catsuit because that is normal. They do, however, have opinions on the Jedi, in general, not wearing armor. This is very funny except for all the ways in which this explanation reveals sad things about their youth and expectations.

Then Siri calls in Quinlan for Shadow Reasons. He gets picked up, and introduced to the gang as Vos. The ripple of recognition and emotion that slams through the newly rescued batch at the name is almost alarming. Though Fox and Wolffe will immediately, and for entirely different reasons, agree that it was a good strategy, Quinlan will not live down the Sex Jedi thing throughout the entirety of this adventure. The Sex Jedi is doing crazy paperwork. The Sex Jedi is getting an Audit going. The Sex Jedi is a forensic accountant. Vos has neatly slotted into the role of Your Older Cousin who Lies to you.

The Vos reveal leads to an interrogation about who else, exactly, they called on their fucked up franken-comm. The comm is dead, on account of the fact that it is basically a pile of burnt out remains. (Because Neyo wasn’t kidding about the cooling problems, dog) The Jedi are in legitimate awe that it functioned at all. …the will of the Force… so they have to rely on self reporting.

The self appointed GAR investigation task force is never going to find out about Ki-Adi Mundi. The squad put their heads together once Quinlan showed up and decided not to mention him. They’ve figured out the lying to the Jedi thing and are gonna say that they made 5 calls(true) and that the first time they tried it had the Temple Prefix and it didn’t connect(true) The perfect scheme.

The Batch coughs up a name. Agen Kolar is about to join the party. Agen’s important because they keep pretending that as long as he’s in on it they have Council approval. Agen will earnestly and bluntly apologize for hanging up, mention offhand that he attempted to call their fucked up ghost comm back and failed because it’s physically incapable of receiving incoming calls, and then get pulled into a side conversation on grenades. He’s their favorite adult because he’s willing to repeatedly get in physical fights with them(lighthearted sparring). Blunt is just another word for honest and efficient. The Batch all follow Agen down to the cargo hold like ducklings because he’s nice and they want to try and punch him in the throat again.

Anyway, Palpatine won’t know what hit him. Ferus is getting Knighted at the end of this.

Let’s save the Republic with Mama.

A batch of 8 year old CC cadets are on a wilderness survival excursion and have hacked a holonet connection into their GPS. They start calling Jedi. Features: Teen boy Engineering, Getting Flashbanged by the comm display, Brotherly Antagonism, Quinlan Vos pretending to be a Jedi-Themed Phone Sex Operator, and Former Padawan Ferus Olin’s Depression Nest. It might just save the galaxy.

[teamfortresstwo]

RA shippers are so annoying about Vox man . Like not only would he not fucking say that, neither of the characters you’re shipping would say that either . And I wouldn’t be bothered by it if they PROPERLY TAGGED THEIR SHIT but some people are just fucking incapable of it I guess .

Also! I get the want for your faves to be ooc sometimes but like . You can’t MAKE them ooc and then claim this version to be better than a canon ship because ohhhhh they love eachother so much more when in canon it is literally less intimate than the ship you’re bashing!!!!!! It literally has no basis so you have no leg to stand on!!!!! Stop claiming you’re somehow better for shipping it oh my god!!!!

[meatwormsupreme]

Oh hello hello!!! First of all, thank you so much for the response and feedback, it means a lot!

I'm glad to have picked you apart successfully, even if its devastating... my bad... but it's cwilbur... he is devastating in nature LMAO

For the pych major question, short answer: yes, but being me I'm not going to leave it as a short answer :3. I have always been very inclined to the humanities and arts, but in my last two years of highschool I made it my damn MISSION to figure out what specific field I wanted to go into--because I really truly am in love with social sciences as a whole, as well as the arts. Buttt after awhile I dwindled down to: Philosophy, Sociology, and Psychology. My senior year I realized that all of my fascinations in social studies can really point towards the basis of philosophy--which simply (at least in my perspective) is the study of understanding... humans as a whole. What do all the other sociological factors (such as psyche, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and... so many more areas of study they are all deeply intertwined) truly mean for people and how can analysis of it reflect our reality, truths, ideals, and all in all--each other. The reason I specifically strayed away from Psychology is simply because I too am chronically mentally ill, still in recovery, and I don't think I could do go into jobs such as therapy or social work, even if my insight could provide help. At large, I'd rather my insight go into a broader understanding of phenomenon and sociological structures, because these other adjacent fields are shaped around these understandings in foundation.

I think where my analysis is effective (not to toot my own horn, but I am happy with how the uquiz turned out, even if there are areas I could improve realistically) is that I'm not really seeing the character assignment as separate states of static being, rather I'm looking at it as a state of current/malleable mind/being. This is why cwilbur is particularly so interesting to me, his arcs and character development capture a really beautiful understanding of mindset, motives, and response. His change and complexities form around how he's thought in the past, as well as external factors that could alter his sense of self and likewise perception of the people/world around him. So the quiz is more to make meaning out of these thought patterns, how they reflect on the self in similar ways. I know deep in my soul that I have resonated with each bursona at different stages in my life, some at the same time, some in full distinction. So I would say this is less of a personality quiz (as a means to make a general statement of yourself as a whole) and more of a reflection of your current state of mind and outlook, through the lens of very specific emotional--and in juxtaposition, rationale--indicators (those of which are usually common amongst people in general, shared experience, though it shows up differently, is extremely prevalent in mindset--its often how people form opinions and outlook; by relating to other things and associating by proximity). I mean don't take any of this as gospel, I am still a student and this is heavily based on personal observation. I am just a big nerd, and I am using this rb response to self indulgently nerd out... ohoho

I could seriously talk/write about these areas for hoursss. forever even. Related to dsmp and also unrelated...my head is constantly full of garbled nonsense lol. It's good to know I could create some meaning for others through it, though :^)

Hello all you crazy, crazy, cwilbur-heads out there...

I have a wonderful proposition, you take my cwilbur arc personality quiz in exchange for my endless love and appreciation... I spent a lot of time and put a lot of mental effort into making it...because I too am crazy about cwilbur. stupid stupid thing.

I was inspired by the lack of 1. recent dsmp uquizes 2. analytical dsmp uquizes. I sure do love character analysis, so I was like shit I think I could make one just for all the cwilbur arcs (because tbh I don't have the energy to do so many characters at once--but maybe in the future if people like this one :3).

Feel free to reblog/comment with your result and with any thoughts, opinions, feelings, etc. I'd love to get feedback! I really had a lot of fun making this so I'd love to hear what people think :^) ALSO I recommend you read each answer thoroughly instead of choosing the first one you resonate with, this quiz is longish and mentally extensive for a reason lol.

[muqingslover]

Ok, so... this might be a bit of a +18 think piece, but... what do you think the lads men would have as their top 3 kinks? I started thinking about it after I read the Xavier somno one, lol. Maybe I'm crazy but I think Caleb would have blindfolds/rope play in his top 3 (on mc not on him, since he wants to see all of you but is very resultant to show all of himself back due to fear of rejection+ if mc is tied up she can't leave)

[ choosing only three was a lot harder than I thought whew. Also, I'm testing out different layouts rn so don't mind me (⁠^⁠～⁠^⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ]

Predator/Prey Play: This guy is the literal definition of wolf in sheep's clothing. What gets him going is the thrill of the hunt and the turntables (his specialty), which is why he will often let you think you're in control and have your fun teasing him only to then pounce when you least expect. If you run from him then you better pray he won't catch you or not.

Exhibitionism: This might be a hot take but walk with me. Xavier is a very jealous man so he won't ever allow anyone to actually see you, buuuut he is very into letting others know you belong to him. You gotta leave for a mission with someone else? Not to worry, all he needs is 10 minutes in the bathroom stall. The bread guy is back at it again? It can't be helped, he'll just have to fuck against the door while he's knocking to show you're busy. He'd love to see you struggling (and failing) to keep your voice down and looks like a smug cat when others notice the marks he left on you.

Cunnilingus: This man eats pussy like a goddamn champ. He absolutely adores having your thighs wrapped around his head, to the point he finds it comforting, and the feeling of his tongue stretching open your dripping pussy for his cock later. Your taste is something he could have every day, which he will if you let him, and he takes pride when you're left a writhing, whimpering mess that begs for him to fuck you.

Bondage: The joke about him tying MC up with surgical knots was definitely not a joke. In my opinion, rather than the power rush over the control he has over you, what really gets him off is the trust you put in his hands. Bondage is all about having faith in your partner to never truly hurt you and knowing you see him that way makes him feel beyond special. Given the chance he'd love to have you wrapped in dark blue, silky ribbons and the aftercare is top tier with this guy.

Lingerie: For some reason I feel like Zayne is REALLY into seeing you wearing lingerie. Ladies, feel free to tease him by telling him you're wearing one, but not letting him see until he's home much later. He'll spend the entire day imagining what type of lace you have under your clothes and he pretty please asks you to strip for him as a reward for waiting.

Phone Sex: Another one I just have a feeling it's his thing. I mean, he is a busy man and sometimes it can't be helped, people have needs yk. He'd like the feeling of knowing you think of him as much as he does of you when the other is not around. The photos you send and the sounds of your needy whines right next to his ear goes straight to his cock and he is mortified when the post-nut clarity hits him and he realizes what he did in his own office.

Overstimulation: I'm an overly sensitive Caleb truther. The overstimulation has his head spinning so good that he can barely form a coherent thought that isn't your name while he slams into your pussy for the nth time like a desperate man. He doesn't want to simply break you he wants to break together, to the point neither of you can think about anything else besides how good it feels.

Roleplaying: I've lost count of the amount of times we've seen him and MC roleplaying and this man will unironically take it to the bedroom. It starts as a joke where he's only doing it to make you laugh, but then he won't allow you to break character and will edge you until you say your "lines" correctly. Forceful and cold soldier? Check. Teasing and pervy Gege? of course. A loving and gentle husband? Sign him up. Strict teacher? No need to ask twice.

Brat Taming: Now defying Caleb is the equivalent of waving a red flag in front of a bull and you better run because when he catches you you're done for. He needs you to need him as much as he needs you and if he has to break you for you to admit it then he will. The rush of being the one in charge and "taking care" of you in a way no one else will is enough to have his cock throbbing.

Breeding AND Biting: These two go hand in hand every time you have sex with him. He craves to have a family with you but, more than anything, he wants you to be as full of him as his heart is of you. He wants you to be so filled with his cum that he has to keep his cock inside otherwise it'll leak out of you. He absolutely enjoys the slippery mess your warm insides become when he rocks his hips into you, slowly but deep, pushing his cum even further into your womb and hoping you'll get pregnant.

Body Worship: I've said it once and I'll say it again: Sylus is a lover boy! ! ! Each kiss on your skin is an offering, a promise and a worship. He wants to know the parts of your body not even you do and give you the love you deserve. The praises he whispers against your body are similar to a prayer and he could spend years exploring every inch of you without ever getting tired. You're the very reason for his existence and any less is just unacceptable.

Size: This guy is not only big but he's also very large. He is a softie who likes to tease you about how small you are compared to him while he holds your hand and pretends he doesn't hear your complaints about him suffocating you after the draped his heavy body over yours. That feeling of satisfaction extends when he has to gently coo you and kiss your tears away while he's spreading your little hole open. He can't help the fangy grin on his lips when he feels his cock bulge on your tummy and he holds your hand over the spot so you feel how deep he is inside of you as well.

Rough Sex: Another controversial take but I feel like he's a secret sadist just not the extreme type. Man can flip his demeanor from "harmless babyboy" to intimidating sea god in a split second who knows what else he's hiding under that purple wig. He'll keep an almost cold demeanor while he coaxes whimpers out of you in the best way and a wicked smirk spreads across his face at the sight of your tears, spurring him on until he's completely broken you.

Food Play: That's definitely one way to make sure he actually eats. Having you be his meal will make him hungry like never before and oh he absolutely will feast (this may or may not be a reference to this). He makes a point of not using his hands while licking along your skin, tasting the sweet chocolate before he left a purple mark on your thighs. Oh, this goes both ways so please pour wine on him and lick him clean ;)

Body Painting: I forgot if there's an actual English term for this but Rafayel would love to draw on your skin and watch you squirm each time the soft, wet brush went over your perked up nipples. He'd scold you when you move because you're making him smudge the lines and holds you in place with his free hand, warning you to stop or he'll take "extreme measures" to make you keep still. You are the only one he'd ever dare to call a masterpiece.

[shitpostingsapphic]

Why I don't feel disappointed by Vi's arc, but you might

I usually have pretty strong and polarizing opinions when it comes to my takes on Arcane, but this is one where I wanna open up the discussion a bit more and invite people to my perspective, and it's fine if you don't see it this way.

I think there are two primary reasons why people feel disappointed by the arc of s2 Vi. The first, being that Vi had stronger voiced concerns about the state of Zaun in the first season. The second, being that she spent the whole show wanting to be with her sister and she didn't end up getting that.

Why I actually feel fulfilled in Vi's arc has to do with these two points, and I invite you to sit with what I have to say next.

Both of these parts of Vi have to do with her fatal flaw: her neglect of self.

We know two things based on what the creators have said about the show: the theme of Arcane is the cycle of violence, and the entire show was written together, instead of season 2 being written after season 1 production. From this, I can then ask: what do the creators want to tell their audience about this message, knowing they wrote it all out together, knowing the events of season 2 were very purposeful, using Vi as a conduit for that message?

If violence is a cycle, can one person defy it? No, of course not. At the start of Vi's arc, she wants to be a person that breaks it, though. She wants to change things in Zaun, wants a better life for her sister. As season 1 continues on, she wants to pick up where she left off with Powder without truly processing the gravity of the years between them. She thinks she can hold the world on her shoulders and fix any problem that comes her way. She thinks she can use her fists to make progress, thinks she can physically reach out and create change, but it only contributes to the cycle. And that's not because she's morally in the wrong when she does so, but she doesn't grasp yet that her fists can't fix everything. Vander tries to tell her as such in act 1, and it's a lesson that goes beyond just the literal application.

Vi's tendency to try and fix everything around her leads to her neglect of self. Inevitably, when you try to change things you have no control over, it leaves wounds. It leaves a person feeling like something is deeply wrong with them. And we watch Vi go down this spiral. I actually find myself really brokenhearted watching Vi in the first 2 acts, because I think she represents a lot of us: we see pain and devastation around us, but we don't know what the right thing to do is. We try different tactics and try to fix things and are left wondering why things feel worse than how they started.

I think that's something a lot of viewers could benefit to reflect on: I think in watching a show with strong political messaging, we yearn for a message that tells us the answers to these big problems. Truthfully, most of us don't have a fucking clue what we're doing. We want change but don't know how to see it through. That includes the writers. This isn't a show about the solution to political strife. It's about the cycle of violence. It's about not knowing how to change something that's been continuous throughout history in some form.

If we put ourselves in Vi's shoes, it would eventually take a toll on us to try and change something that isn't within our ability to change. Vi can't fix the problems in Zaun. Vi can't change the way time and distance and pain has warped her sister into someone else. In season 2 act 1, she's still trying to take responsibility for things that are outside of her control. She blames herself for the way Jinx has changed and has to tell herself that the only way to fix it is to end the cycle with her own fists. She teams up with Caitlyn because she's convinced herself it's the only way she can help. She sees how violence has devastated not only Zaun but innocents in Piltover as well, and she feels responsible for it.

BUT SHE IS NOT AT FAULT. And she cannot fix it any more than she could have created it.

Perhaps people may feel Vi's arc is lacking because they wanted to see more of her involvement in the revolution of Zaun. They wanted to see her be able to change the situation with her sister and for them to live happily together. But because of the circumstances surrounding both, for Vi to do so, she would inevitably lean into her fatal flaw. She cannot do either of those things without neglecting herself. That's not who she is.

The whole point of a character arc is for someone to be a changed person from beginning to end. If Vi starts out as someone passionate about enacting change to the point of self-destruction, what would a resolution for a character like that look like?

Vi needs to choose herself. Vi needs to release herself of the responsibility of changing the world. She can't do it. There are ways to contribute to positive change that don't involve putting the world on your shoulders, and Vi has yet to put herself first in any situation. Vi choosing love is how she does it.

Amanda Overton, one of the main writers that contributed to Vi's character and the Caitlyn and Vi dynamic and relationship, said about Vi: "If she has no one left to protect, she would fall in love". If Vi finally lets go of this crutch of hers to protect, to fight, to take responsibility for things that aren't her burden to bear, she would fall in love. She would finally be able to choose something for herself.

This is why I find her arc fulfilling. I feel like it's not an arc we really see a lot. It's not every day we have a character that starts out like the classic anime slash marvel protagonist, and instead of being the person that saves the world, they accept they're not a superhero and it's okay to choose love and personal happiness.

If it applies, and you're reading this, I want you to ask yourself: are you perhaps disappointed with her arc because you expected her to be the superhero? And would you be okay with accepting that she isn't and doesn't need to be? That it would be better for her to choose herself?

[corkinavoid]

DPxDC When You Are Suddenly Dating a Princess (pt. 2)

[<- part 1]

"What do you mean-" Jason starts, but the girl is already tapping her ear briefly - and only now does he notice a tiny comm there. Fuck, he should have known.

"Oscar? I changed my mind, I want to claim something," Jazz says easily, and, after a short pause, "A Tecpatl, the one with the owl. No, it's for personal reasons- You don't have to, but alright." She taps her ear again, and Jason can't help but ask:

"Who's Oscar?" He is not jealous. He is just insanely curious and very confused.

"My bodyguard," Jazz rolls her eyes, "At least he thinks he is. I'd say he is more of a secretary."

That doesn't really explain anything. It actually just adds even more questions - what kind of a magic user needs a bodyguard? or a secretary, for that matter? - but Jason keeps them to himself for now. He is... kind of intrigued now. Jazz said 'claim', not 'buy'. Which might be just a weird word choice, but somehow, Jason thinks it was deliberate.

A bald, black-skinned guy in a black suit and sunglasses - which, seriously, how does he even see a thing in here with those on - makes his way through the crowd and stops in front of Jazz, nodding slightly to her.

"Lady Phantom, I understand you want to make an impression, but using your status for personal matters-"

"Did I ask for your opinion, Oscar?" Jazz's voice doesn't change. It's still pleasant and sweet, and she is still smiling, if just a bit, but there's an unmistakable steel edge to her tone now. Jason feels a light shiver run down his spine. He's seen Jazz in a lot of different situations and circumstances; he's seen her get mad at a librarian who banned some controversial books in the public library, and he's seen her skillfully take down an armed robbery in a shop all by herself, and he's even seen her successfully stare down Killer Croc on one occasion.

Yet, he's never seen her like this, with her chin raised up high and radiating authority like she is the most powerful person in the room.

Also, Lady Phantom?..

"No," Oscar admits after a pause and presses his lips together, "But the Council of Ancients will not be pleased."

"Council of Ancients couldn't care less even if I declared war," Jazz brushes the comment off, and Jason's levels of confusion are growing higher and higher with every word they exchange. Oscar sighs and finally complies:

"Very well, then," he breathes out with a sense of surrender, and then turns his head to Jason just slightly, "Is this an urgent matter, or should I go talk to the auctioneer and the sellers?"

Jazz looks to Jason, raising her eyebrows in question. And, technically, it's not that much of a time crunch now since Jason doesn't have to try and sneak through the security or wait for the auction to start officially. But he feels a bit petty. Also, this man was questioning his girlfriend, which is offensive on many levels in Jason's opinion.

So, he nods, "Urgent."

Oscar's face doesn't change one bit, but Jason has plenty of experience with emotionally inept men who look like they are eternally constipated. He can see the traces of exasperation in Oscar's shoulders.

"Follow me, then," he tells them both, and turns around, headed to the back of the auction rooms. There's security there, but Oscar only shows them some kind of a badge, and they step aside, letting the three of them through. As far as Jason knows, no FBI or CIA agents should have that kind of clearance.

Which finally prompts him to ask the most important question as soon as the doors behind them close and it's only them three going through an empty hallway.

"Who are you?" He asks Jazz, who is still keeping her hand on his elbow. The girl hums, not looking at him, and keeps walking after Oscar.

"Jasmine Fenton," she answers, and, yes, he knows that much. He's seen the files Bruce has on her, but at this point, he is not even sure how much of the info in there was actually true.

"You are in the presence of Jasmine Fenton, Lady of the House Phantom, Princess of Infinite Realms and sister to a King," Oscar supplies, and his voice is... a bit petty. Like he knows Jazz didn't want him to say anything, but he still did just because he could.

Jazz huffs and rolls her eyes, "Yes, that, too."

Jason blinks.

He's heard about Infinite Realms. Mostly rumors through the grapevine of Leaguers, but also from Diana personally - he remembers her saying she is glad about having a truce with them. He didn't listen much since she explained it as the Underworld, the Land of the Dead, so he thought she was talking about some mythology shit. Turns out it wasn't.

But there's a more important thing.

"I'm dating a princess," he says to no one in particular as they come to a stop in front of one of the doors.

"Technically, you'll be treated as my consort if you ever decide to visit," Jazz admits, and Jason is officially out of surprised responses. There's only a limited amount of bafflement he can feel in a day, and he has exhausted the resources.

He is a royal consort of the Underworld princess. Sure, why not.

The room they step into after Oscar puts in some code into the lock is filled with boxes, packages, and crates. Jason looks around - sure, he knew all the prettily displayed artifacts back in the auction room were only replicas, but he didn't expect the originals to be literally just stacked in piles in the back room. Yet, here they are.

Oscar looks around the room and confidently makes his way to one of the shelves on the side, quickly going through the labels on the containers.

"Do you have, like, a crown?" Jason asks because he sucks at small talk. Also because he doesn't know what else he is supposed to ask in this kind of situation. Jazz snorts and leans to him, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Not really. Danny has one, and it looks absolutely badass, with flames on top of it, like the ones you would see in cartoons. I have some tiaras and stuff, but they are just jewelry," she explains, and Jason nods sagely. Just jewelry, alright. Seems like he is simply destined to be surrounded by rich people from all sides.

"How about a castle?"

This gets a sigh out of Jazz, "We used Pariah's - that's the previous King - old one for the coronation ceremony, but mostly, it's just for storage. Both Danny and I live on Earth, and Dani, our little sister, travels a lot. So, I do, and I don't at the same time."

"What about-" Jason starts, but he is cut off by Oscar all but shoving a small box in his hands, "Oh. Do I-" he turns to his girlfriend awkwardly, "Do I have to pay you for it or..."

"No, it's from a dead civilization," she raises her head back and shakes it slightly, but after seeing Jason's frown, she elaborates, "I'm the Princess of the Dead. I can officially claim anything that belongs to the dead as mine."

"It's a law that is supposed to resolve any possible conflicts between the denizens of Infinite Realms and the living," Oscar supplies, his voice disapproving. Alright, makes sense why he said it was not for personal matters, then. Not that it's going to stop Jason, though.

"Like, anything?" He punctuates, and Jazz tilts her head, a sly smile on her lips.

"Sure."

"Lady Phantom," Oscar sighs, tired and chastising, but Jason doesn't plan on robbing the auction. At least not robbing it any more than they already did.

He has a different idea.

"Can you ask Batman for the Robin's suit he has in his cave?"

Jazz blinks, and then her smile turns into a full-on grin.

"Of course."

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@akuworld777

[my-castles-crumbling]

Hi guys!

Okay so I've gotten a lot of asks about JKR, since she's been extra terfy lately. ( @lonely-parrot @mushroom-enby and many anons) Basically asking me what I think about the marauders fandom, talking to people about it, etc.

I think that we have to acknowledge that being part of the Marauders fandom does cause some harm.

Why? Because we are, however unwillingly, talking about and giving popularity to characters created by a horribly bigoted and harmful person.

We can't just stick our heads in the sand and pretend that isn't true. Not in the days of algorithms that respond every time you search 'Sirius Black.'

However, I also think this fandom, and fandom in general, has been helpful to many queer people in ways I can't even begin to describe. For so many queer people, fanfiction and fandom is where you begin to explore those feelings you think are 'weird' or 'different,' and the people you meet through fandom are the first people you meet like you. The way characters are depicted in fanfiction can be the first time you see a character that you truly relate to, and I know that I am not exaggerating when I say I owe my life to fanfic writers, because I used it as a coping mechanism as a teen when I had nobody to talk to at all.

I think that we just have to be conscious of consuming fandom, especially Harry Potter fandom, ethically. And I have to say that I am NOT perfect at this. I have been to the Harry Potter theme park. I own Harry Potter merch. In my childhood, my entire Christmas list was Harry Potter things. So please know that I'm not speaking from some holier-than-thou position here.

But as things get worse and worse, we need to be even more conscious about what we are consuming, and how we are consuming it.

So here's my opinion on things we need to do:

Do not consume any new content by or related to JKR. This includes the new TV show.

If you want old content (the books), buy them secondhand. Do not give your money to the bookstores that give money to her. Give back to local secondhand shops.

Etsy has a lot of amazing independent artist-created merch, look there!

When people talk about the books, do NOT shrink away from their flaws. Mention them. Talk about the issues. Talk about the house elves and the goblins and the ridiculously racist names.

Same with JKR. When people talk about the books, the TV show, the videogame, etc, TALK about JKR's transgressions. Don't let people be willfully ignorant.

Make fandom a safe space. The world is an awful place right now and I think one of the reasons I, personally, am okay with being part of this fandom is because it is a safe place for me and so many others. DO NOT change that by becoming part of the problem and spewing hate. Cut the shit with the ship wars and the transphobia and the 'I don't like when writers...' Just stop.

Keep making your characters gay. And trans. And ace. And POC. And all of the things JKR is so scared of.

Yeah. These are just my thoughts. Feel free to comment (politely) below!