#it’s like - you know how all those acts of service are a representation of how well he understands her and her needs?

[hamletteprinceofdenmark]

the thing in ad astra/de terra that lights up my brain like nothing else is the concept of cariad beads

cariad beads and cariad braids fuck so incredibly hard and I think about it constantly

[professorlegaspi]

Something something something the dreams where Celia dances with Josh at a masquerade ball and he is wearing a mask and she can’t recognize him is a metaphor for the way he’s hiding himself and his feelings from her

[astrogre]

People Represented in each House

Including niche examples

1H

Yourself, your persona. You as an individual. Your role models (projection of your ideal self)

2H

Business partners, business collaborators, acting/modelling/any agency you are under. Podcasters you listen to, literal social media influencers, salesman, your self esteem mentors,your real estate agent, your savings coach, your bank, your stockbroker

2H includes people who influence how you earn money. 2H represents people who can influence your personal values and your self esteem E.g a Ben Shapiro to a politically curious individual, the kardashians to a teenage girl. 2nd house can also represent people involved in the maintenance, acquisition and management of your possessions and finances

3H

Your siblings, your neighbours, your relatives like extended family, peers and acquaintances like the people in your class you know of but don’t talk to enough to say they’re your friend, peers, acquaintances, colleagues/coworkers, professors, educational teachers, speaking coach, language teacher

3H is related to intellectual pursuits, learning, just all forms of intellectual development, mercury sits well here. It’s about the people who you interact with daily as they influence your way of communication The individuals here would influence your communication style, interests and knowledge

4H

Your mother (mother figure if you don’t have a mother), your parents but particularly your mother figure, the collective of your whole family, ancestors, caregivers, people that live in your house like your flatmates, your housemates, housekeepers, butlers

4H represents the physical home, the mother, familial connections, nurturers etc. so the people here would be the ones living in it and those who have influence in your domestic life

5H

Your children, your inner child, you as a parent, your nieces, your nephews, romantic partners (short term), artistic partners E.g co-writers, collaborators, people involved in your projects, your students, your mentees, your investors, your hook up partners, people who you gamble or just play games with.

5H represents children, creativity, your mentoring to others, gambling, fun, joyful light love affairs, it’s also ruled by Leo. So we have these people involved with these themes

6H

Coworkers, colleagues, employees, staff (individuals who work under you or provide a service to you), your doctor, your contractors, your nurses, your teammates, your healthcare providers, your therapist, your career coach, your internship mentor, your assistants, your service providers, your pets, your gym colleagues, your fitness instructor, your nutritionist, your organiser, your HR department, your vet

6H represents work environment, daily routines, service, health and well-being, these are the people that you find under that setting

7H

Romantic partners, your spouse, life partner, your closest friends, confidants, allies, your supporters, your business partners, anyone you form a pact with, your clients, your customers (the kind you engage with in professional settings), your lawyers, your legal team, your competitors, your opponents, your matchmaker, your wedding planner, your relationship therapist

7H ruled by Libra represents all relationships that also includes bad ones btw, business relationships, marriage, 7H represents companions, partnerships, professional relationships, legal matters, professional representation so the people that fall under this house would be those that build relationships with you

8H

Financial partners/advisors, therapists, inheritors, beneficiaries (who you inherit from), occult teachers, your intimate long term sexual partners, your accountant, your councillors, your psychologist, your insurance agents, your estate planners, your morticians

8H is associated with death, sex, psychology, transformation, joint resources etc. and so these are the kind of people that 8H would represent

9H

Your professors, your teachers, your spiritual leaders, your priest, your pastor, your favourite scholars, your favourite philosophers, your lawyers, your judges, your legal advisors, your authors, your educational materials, your foreign friends, your foreign connections.

alike to 3H in education but 9H rules higher education so it’s an octave higher than 3H in terms of the teachers associated with it. 9H also represents justice and law so it would include people that work in this field that you encounter

10H

Your father, your boss, your mentor, your manager, people of authority, your parents (father in particular), influential figures you look up to, e.g your fave celebrities, government, politicians, your PR team, your publishers, you as a role model, your admirers like the people who look up to you, influencers, your business, icons

10H association with self-image and reputation and classic Saturn authority would include those who are involved in those themes

11H

Friends, peers. Social activists, humanitarians, philanthropists, inventors, forecasters, visionaries, leaders, community organisers, trendsetters

different from 3H in the sense that with 11H friends, you actually share the same goals and interests in mind whereas with 3H it’s mostly an exchange of communication about these parts of yourself and they are less as significant in your social life compared to 11H type of friends

12H

Spiritual beings, your religion, spiritual forces, your subconscious mind, artists, creative people, writers, hospital patients, prisoners, monks, religious people, volunteers, dreamers, charities.

12H represents those that can derive what is within their inner secluded world and bring it into reality. It’s associated with empathy, mental/spiritual state, seclusion and the bed. The people here would be those that would retreat, help others and tap into realms beyond the physical)

[neptunes-sol-angel]

Just a little reminder that everyone has a feminine and masculine side, so don't hesitate to read the messages for your masculine side too.

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Pile One 🕺

BEYONCÉ - COZY

Right away, I’m detecting that this pile is trying to work through some bitterness and that’s ok. I get the gist that this collective is aware of this and are either accepting of it or in denial of it because of the assumption that it’s embarrassing or demeaning to feel that way. I always want to remind people that it’s okay to feel negative emotions. Having them is not what defines you but how you choose to express them is how it truly characterizes you. It feels like this brooding energy is like a seesaw or a visual representation of tug of war, because it’s happening in two different directions. This pile could be in limbo with trying to reach the other side of realizing your self-worth. There’s bitterness split into two directions. Acerbic agony over “why not me?” in terms of finding people who accept and match the love that you give to others and “why me?” when it comes to jealousy and vitriol that makes you afraid of your own potential for success and dim your light. What your feminine side is asking of you is to stop watering yourself down because you feel it’s safer that way to be under others. Take note of the vibe that you get from this channeled song because it’s time to get “cozy” with who you are and take some initiative in the lessons that you’ve been through by talking your shit. You sat with your pain long enough to know its beginning but to finally decide how YOU want to create its end. If you’re in a funk where it’s making you feel meek and want to self-sabotage, reach deep inside yourself to know that the answer isn’t to revert back to old patterns and lies that people told you to keep you stuck because they don’t want to see you grow. Get cozy with yourself because you must understand that every step of the way isn’t going to be comfortable all of the time but I feel that a lot of you are at a point where things are getting worse before they get better. It could be something external going on, but I feel that it’s mostly mental. You’re going to come out of this even stronger than before and you’re going to move differently and choose differently but also get an upgrade relating to speech. How you talk to yourself will improve, you’ll speak with more confidence, and your words will match exactly with your feelings when it comes to communicating with others. The main thing that I am seeing here is no longer trying to make accommodations that make you suffer in the end just to protect another person’s ego.

Pile Two 🕺

BEYONCÉ -MOVE

I’m sensing a lot of completion with this pile. If you’re not in this new energy yet, prepare for people making a lot of misconceptions about you. You could be accused of being aloof or have people nitpicking or trying to diagnose you based on little to no evidence. It doesn’t have to be this exact situation but what I first would like to point out is that it’s like, you’re floating down this river, unphased, and just flowing with the currents. Or that you’re water itself, becoming mutable with your form but regardless of what changes are made, you’re still water. If you’ve experienced intense feelings over people ghosting you or just not prioritizing you in the past, I’m seeing that you’ll be at a stage where you understand that what those people did wasn’t at all right and you’re no longer internalizing it with your thoughts and actions, but in other words, you’re not going to be that person anymore that’s waiting for a text. You’re not going to wait for people to act right, wait for other people’s approval, or postpone your life for people who like to play with your time. I’m getting the message that you shouldn’t stop yourself from doing whatever it is that you think about doing because “they will talk about you either way”. This could apply to promoting yourself in some way, maybe for a new job opportunity, or just taking a chance to improve your health. You may have anxiety of thinking that maybe there’s no point in trying to see what you can do for your body because you’ve been stagnant for years because of circumstances that weren’t really in your control, like finances or being dependent on a toxic parent. This could also be something else, but either way it’s like you’re afraid of what you could hear, possibly something negative or even just a “no”, but I’m hearing you can’t make that judgment without trying, because you might actually receive a yes, assistance in getting back on your feet again, or good news about your timing in getting something done before you could miss out on what’s important.

Pile Three 🕺

BEYONCÉ - CUFF IT

A rebirth is needed for this pile. There’s a lot of indulgence that feels mindless and endless because you’re seeking to satiate a need or needs but there are people who are already aware of this but are in need of confirmation for which way is the right direction to go. It’s about experiencing everything for the first time all over again. Not in a dreadful way to make you suffer, but to soothe any worries over not finding happiness if you don’t have that “one thing”. If you’ve been tested recently on remaining brave in your decision to part ways with someone but are having second doubts or the fear that you’re going to miss out, maybe that “need” that you have can be replenished by just being around your family to remind yourself that you aren’t lacking love and support around you. If you’re feeling “sexual”, maybe it isn’t sex that you necessarily need and that it’s just your soul telling you to create. If you’ve been used to seeking answers through spiritual measures but are still left confused, then maybe that’s a sign that it’s time to step back and take a break from the unseen and to come back and relearn how to go through life from just being instead of trying to know everything. Even if it isn’t those specific scenarios previously mentioned, you’re on a journey of wisdom of learning that a lot of the things that you’ve considered as losses haunting your everyday life, were not really losses, because they can be replaced by something else that’s going to lead you into falling more in love with yourself.

[whoishotteranimepolls]

I've been waiting to respond since you made that post mocking us for wanting problematic characters banned from your polls because apparently you are not taking legitimate criticism of anime seriously. Because it is full of poor representation of minorities and lgbtq+ and you and all of your followers are laughing about it like it's nothing.

I will start with Yamato because everyone acts like one piece even though it's so full of misogyny. Having a trans character is amazing when I don't even think Yamato is actually trans. I'm pretty sure it's a translation error and everyone has latched on to it. So again that is not good representation if it's not confirmed representation and even if it was confirmed, it's not good representation. Yamato because of the one piece art style by default Yamato is full-blown a fetishization of trans people because all one piece characters if they are drawn, female presenting are drawn like sex dolls. So unless they go through an actual gender transition and not just a pronoun change. There cannot be good representation with Yamato because Yamato is a fetish, not a fully fleshed out character. I mean to boil it all down. I don't think the author is capable of having any good lgbtq+ representation one piece is just not a sophisticated enough story and the characters are just too shallow for that to be possible

Bleach did a similar thing with Yoruichi acting like it was so amazing to have a character of color and she is supposedly bisexual but she's just waifu bait and it reeks of misogyny and fetishization of BIPOC. She's a furry to top it all off. It doesn't help that the bunny chick from my hero is basically the new gen version of the same character, but at least she is disabled too. So at least they tried to do something with her character other than waifu bait

So I would like to know why every character I've seen promoted as great representation in anime for either the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ communities seem to only be horribly fetishized, useless, waifu bait. Not actually a good character.

And even when Japan is dealing with its own ethnic minorities and indigenous populations it still does a horrible job by playing into the Noble Savage stereotype Hollywood likes to play into. Have you not seen the anime Golden Kamuy? It's about Japan's own first Nations tribe and it's So disrespectful to that. I swear they could not have had a single person from Hokkaido, much less a member of the actual Ainu people involved in the creation of that anime or manga. And yet I've seen so many people brag about that anime and manga and how it's so good for diversity. When again, every single Ainu character acts like a bad native American stereotype from like a 1950s American Hollywood western. It's that bad and don't get me started on the fan service in that show. It's at a level that could be considered exploitative but it's okay. Some of the characters might be gay so it's representation. To top it all off it reinforces white colonial beauty standards because the main Ainu character is specially because she's half white and has blue eyes like her white dad and she talks about how she's going to be a new kind of better Ainu for the future because she's white passing. That show is a reductive racist dumpster fire and I can't believe anyone says otherwise.

But you said you won't ban characters unless the fandom becomes too toxic. But you really should consider looking out for the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities by not promoting toxic problematic characters and actually banning these toxic problematic characters and shows

Fandoms vs Illiteracy #1

Feel free to critique the essay but not the person nor the person's intelligence. Do not call names, degrade the person, or personally attack them in any way. The purpose of this series is to critique/analyze the arguments contained in the essays.

For those unfamiliar with the characters mentioned, here are pictures. The names are in the alt text.

And here's one of the promotional images for season 2 of Golden Kamuy

So now that everyone is a little bit more familiar with everything mentioned in the essay and knows the rules, feel free to do your own research and respond.

[indigovigilance]

Why Crowley Rescues Aziraphale

Okay, yes: it's flirtatious, it's cute, it's Anthony J. "Acts of Service" Crowley showing love in the only way he knows how because God forbid he use his words.

But what if there's more to it than that? What if there is a much darker explanation that portends major events in S3?

Allow me to convince you below the cut:

Evidence of Repetition Compulsion

But before we talk about the rescue motif, let's examine a more transparent aspect of Crowley's behavior that will provide a scaffold for the discussion of his Princess Peach obsession.

The Plants

Sure, Crowley is a hobby horticulturalist, but he doesn't do it because he loves plants. He does it because the plants are a representation of himself, and how he treats the plants tells us how he feels about himself. Importantly, how he treats the plants changes over time.

Season 1

He puts the fear of Crowley into them, destroying any specimen with a blemish and making an example out of it to threaten those that remain.

You know, just like God did to him.

This scene is jam-packed with symbolism, and we can simmer on whether his punishment of the plants is simply externalized self-flagellation, or reflects internalized standards of perfectionism, or if he feels so powerless that he creates a new relationship in which he is the one that has the power... We could simmer, but that's not the point of this meta, so let's keep going.

Season 2

In 2023, Crowley is no longer a domineering monarch, ruling over his houseplants with an iron fist; of all the memorabilia he has in his flat (the statue from the church, the original Mona Lisa), the only things he brings with him are his plants.

And for someone living in his car, he's taking pretty good care of them:

Someone else even noted that one of the plants appears to have spots, and clearly he hasn't thrown it in the garbage disposal for its transgressions. I wasn't able to see it myself, but I headcanon it because it fits with the observation that:

Crowley's attitude towards himself is changing.

He is evolving from internalized guilt and sense of inferiority to believing that he deserves care, even if he is a little blemished. It is this shift that brings it within the realm of possibility that he can admit his feelings to Aziraphale.

In both seasons, the unifying theme is that Crowley is reliving his trauma over and over, and then reliving his healing over and over. This cyclical behavior is, to my knowledge, incredibly characteristic of PTSD and CPTSD. In a phenomenon clinically referred to as Repetition Compulsion, the subject recreates and relives events of a traumatic past over and over in their present life, seeking resolution for something that has already happened, where the opportunity for true, satisfying closure is forever lost to the past. A huge part of therapeutic treatment is breaking these maladaptive cycles [citations]. But to our knowledge, Crowley doesn't have a therapist.

If this is how Crowley's CPTSD manifests in his relationship with inanimate objects semi-sentient dependents, how might it manifest in his relationship with his angel?

The Rescue Motif

The cycle of Aziraphale's self-endangerment and Crowley's nick-of-time rescues might look like just a cute part of their flirtationship, a necessary cover for their continued association, but I argue that it something much darker.

Crowley rescues Aziraphale over and over throughout history to try to absolve himself for the one time he couldn't.

But clearly, Aziraphale doesn't know that.

It only took one rescue for Aziraphale to realize that this kind of behavior brings them closer together - and he desperately wants to get close to Crowley. Please forgive the crudeness of the metaphor, but: when you need to drive a screw into a board and all you have is a hammer, you're gonna smack that thing on the head over and over with the only tool you've got. The problem is, this is really bad for the screw.

Aziraphale, by leveraging the damsel-in-distress motif, over and over again, is inadvertently triggering a trauma response from Crowley because he likes what he gets out of it, which is spending time with the demon he loves and growing intimacy. If he knew that this is what he was doing, it would be sick and twisted and go against everything he believes about himself as an angel, let alone being mortified that he was hurting Crowley.

So the only possible conclusion (given we take the above conjectures as fact (see @queerfables, I listen to you <3)) is that:

Aziraphale Doesn't Know About His Own Jimmification

What is it that Crowley could have failed to rescue Aziraphale from that Aziraphale himself is unaware of? Well, at the least, it would have to involve a mind-wipe.

We know, canonically, that the Metatron can and will mind-wipe angels without actually casting them out of Heaven. Just because Aziraphale is an angel does not mean we can assume that this ability was never leveraged against him.

If Crowley knew that they were going to do this to his friend, he would have tried to stop it. The repeating damsel-rescue motif (in context of the existing, plant-based evidence of Repetition Compulsion) is a strong indicator that his mission to protect Aziraphale from the memory-wipe failed, and he is living in an endless loop of rescue behavior to try to resolve his guilt about that.

So why wouldn't Crowley tell Aziraphale that his mind was erased?

To properly address that I will need time to write a part 2. But others are welcome to use this as a jumping-off point, please just cite the inspo; it's a little thing that brings me joy ^_^

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In the meantime, if you enjoyed this, you may also like:

Why Crowley is Blind to his Yellow Eyes

A Nightingale Sang in 1941

Baraqiel and Azazel

The Erasure of Human!Metatron

[fatedghosts]

[ MRUNAL THAKUR, 33, CIS WOMAN, SHE/HER ] Welcome to Antioch, RESHIKA NIVANT DIVEKAR! Local sources report that you’ve been in town for 33 YEARS and are known to be LOYAL yet GULLIBLE. Others have dredged up rumors that you’re involved in CLASS OF 2008  as SURVIVOR, but most know you for your work as a REALTOR at PRIME REALTY. ]

Character Name: Reshika Nivant Divekar  Nickname(s): Only reserved for super close peeps ^-^ Face Claim:  Mrunal Thakur  Birthday:  October 10th 1988 Place of birth: Antioch, Oregon  Sexuality: Lesbian  Zodiac: Libra  MBTI: ENFJ Moral Alignment: neutral good Occupation: Realtor- the best realtor in town.  Place of work: Prime Realty Subplot affiliation: Survivor, Class of 2008  3 positive traits:  Loyal, Jovial, Chatty    3 negative traits: Gullible , Impressionable, Defensive  Languages: English, French and Hindi  Love language: Acts of Service - she is a giver and likes to show it anyway that she can.  

Biography 

Childhood and Upbringing 

Reshika Nivant Divekar was born 10th October 1988, into a world that was steeped in intellectual pursuits of her parents. Raised in Antioch, Oregon, Reshika's life was steeped in history, culture and academic brillance thanks to her parents, both of who were renowned archaeologists who were renown in the academic community. More often than not, their discoveries led them working across the country, leaving Reshika in the care of nannies, babysitters and the occasional family friends. 

From an early age, Reshika was taught the importance of propriety and decorum. Her parents, though often physically distant, instilled in her a sense of dury and responsibility. She was reminded, that even in their absence, she was not just a child but representive of the Divkar name. Whether it be in the company of her caretakers of the occasional visit from her parents' academic colleagues, Reshika know how to present herself with the expectation on her shoulders. 

Education was at the heart of Reshika's upbringing. Her parents, despire their busy scheduels, ensured that she had access to the best tutors and educational resources. The world of academia became her sancutary, a places where she could connect with her parents' work and feel closer to them despite their frequent absences. She found solace in her studies, keeping herself to herself. The quiet child who had her head in the books with constant curioisty. Reshika was content with her santuary in the pages. 

Teenager 

Having spent most her childhood surrounded with adults, Reshika had to navigate the oh so fun teenage years. She often found herself at odds with her peers. This left her feeling somewhat out of place as the social dynamics of school proved to be a world apart from the intellectual circles she as so use this. 

Despite all of this, Reshika knew that she had to name a name for herself. Making friends was no easy task for the quiet and socially awkward teen unless she played to her strenghts. Reshika used what she knew best: her intellect. It wasn't long before she established herslf as the go-to person for group projects, often taking on the entire workload herself. It was her way of providind that she could be a valuable member of any team, even if it meant that she would work alone. Others would like her right?

Slowly but surely her straegery paid off. She found herself gladly sleeping into more popular crowd - not through her charisma or athletic prowess, but through the quiet and consistent support that she offered. Becoming known to help others to succeed, though not by offering to tutor. instead, she was the one writing papers and completing asignements for those who needed their grades. It was the easiest way for her to make friends, earning her invitations to social events, or setting up social events- all in in all giving her the chance to break into a wider social scene. 

The more she spent with the social circle helped shed away ther awkwardness making her more outgoing and sociable. Even though she was very much a follower, she would do anything for anybody and anyone if it was her powers. Ask her to jump, she will happily ask you, how high and at what speed or distance was needed. Reshika is always happy to oblige.  

Class of 2008. 

Studying French was part of her elective. It was fun. Partly to be an easy grade to help out her friends and make sure they would past. It was suppose to be fun with a trip included, the first time she would leave her little hometown. 

It was tragic what happened right? All the death and lost. Not much else to be said here. She was there and they were there. They all knew what had happened. Aka let's plot out what happened. During her time, she was a follower, easily swayed, easily influence even if the regret is eating her up alive. 

Post Class of 2008. 

She doesn't talk about. She was told not to talk about it. Even though she really wants to talk about. Everything is fine. All of it fine, right?

Staying is Antioch

After the incident, and finally out of the woods of it all, Reshika made the choice that surprised both herself and those around: she chose to stay in Antioch, the small town where she spent her life. Her parents were taken aback by her choice, as they had envisaged her path to be something grander, something that would reflect the academic pathway they laid for her. 

There was something almost brighter about Reshika, as if a light within her had sparked up. A brighter smile, a kinder tone of someone who did not take life forgranted. She dound a way to appreciate the simple joys of life. This inspired her to to do something. She obtained her Realtor licence and dedicated herself to their perfect home, Making “home” being the most important place of all.  

CONNECTIONS:

Disclaimer: When writing connections, I like to write based on chemistry, sometimes the unexpected connections becoming something rich and beautiful. I am a sucker for all the angst and tension. Give me all the enriched friendships, complexed and strained, people who fight and don't get along. Excited to plot with you ^-^.

Class of 2008 Connections :

The One Who Convinced her it was a good idea.  Something manipulative in nature, a swaying her so it was easier. Or the one who makes her swear that she won't tell anyone about it even though it is something that is eating her up alive.  [OPEN] 

The One Who Checks in After  they both know what they did. Who else can you talk about it with.  No one about it apart from those who were their. Could be something that that is an unexpected friendship. Drinking buddies or something alike.  [OPEN]

The One that does not trust her. She is a goodie-goodie why wold she not break and mention something. You know that something is off with her, she is brighter and happier, all for a means that she is going to crack soon. This could start of as a false friendship, seems caring with underline motives to keep tabs on her along with others. Could be something like love-bombing to keep her hush-hush or we can just make it pure angst and arguments that they always have. Let someone case the a shadow over the sunshine girl. [OPEN] 

WORK  :

NEED A PLACE TO STAY.  Wanna move to somewhere that fits your vibes. Staying for a little while in town as many seem to come and go, not to worry just give Rishika a call and she can hook you up with the best place that you would want .  [OPEN TO MULTIPLE] 

RELATIONSHIPS :

[OPEN TO DISCUSS MAKING IT CHEMISTRY BASED GIVE ME PAST RELATIONSHIP, CRUSHES, HEARTACHE, AWKWARD DATES. ] 

OTHER MEMES CONNECTION IDEAS.

[ofagathachristies]

Everything in Twilight Saga that doesn't make sense to me

Stephanie Meyers' world just doesn't make sense to me.

Like at all.

So these are things that I think would make more sense about the lore of Twilight Saga.

The Wolf Pack - They're not werewolves or wolves. They're just not. Why Stephanie Meyer calls them that is stupid to me. And the thing is, its not just her. So many fanfictions I read call them werewolves. But they are shapeshifters. SHAPESHIFTERS.

Imprinting - It seems so ridiculous to me that Meyer creates imprinting. Especially given the fact that this generation of shifters are CHILDREN. They are literal children! Sam imprints on his girlfriend's cousin. Quil imprints on that cousin's 3-year-old niece! Jacob imprints of the hybrid child of the girl he claims he loves!! Imprinting has caused nothing but issues and ruined at least one relationship that we know of.

The Cullens and the Wolf Pack - The treaty between the 'werewolves' and the 'cold ones' is logical, yes. Especially when you considered the fact that the appearance of vampires is what causes the 'werewolf' gene to turn on. So, it would make sense that they have the treaty. However, I feel that it has not worked very well, given the fact that Jacob not only unknowingly breaks the treaty when he tells Bella the tribe stories (because he has a massive crush on her), but also, once he does become of the 'pack', he continuously pursues Bella, thus angering Edward (because who wouldn't be pissed off when someone continuously disrespects their relationship). And Jacob can do that. Because there's nothing in the treaty which prevents the shifters from deliberately antagonizing the vampires. Maybe I just have issues but if someone kept knowingly disrespecting my relationship, I'd be pissed. And if I were a vampire? I'd probably want to attack them and drain their blood. I imagine Edward thought about it but never actually did it.

The Cullens Sparkly Problem - They can't go out in sunlight. Because they sparkle. Sunlight is always present. Even at night. So, having to follow the rule of not exposing the secret to humans, surely it is a stupid vampiric evolutionary trait to SPARKLE in sunlight?!?!?!!

The Cullens and Human Food - This is one of many things about my issues with Stephanie Meyer's vampires. They are vampires. They have venom. Yet they have to essentially regurgitate human food back up? Logically thinking, would the venom in their saliva not act like an acid and literally dissolve any human food they consume - therefore eliminating the need to regurgitate food.

Edward's Attitude - His attitude. All of it. His misogyny. His gaslighting. His blatant dismissal of Bella's feelings, thoughts and opinions. It's very obvious that SMeyer puts in her own personal beliefs about relationships however it's also very obvious that SMeyer's personal beliefs about relationships are quite traditional, and give off the vibe of 'women should be seen but never heard'. I just don't fuck with that. At all.

Jasper's Background - Jasper Hale is a confederate soldier who joined the army during the Civil War, fighting on the side of those in favor of enslaving black people. But it's not just that. Jasper wasn't just a solider. He was a Major. According to the modern US army, it would take a minimum of 10 years service for Jasper to be considered for the rank of Major. Jasper Hale was 19. How good was he in the confederate army that he was given the rank of major after 2 years???

The Blatant Racism - Twilight Saga, as a whole, is incredibly racist (and misogynistic). It does not create a safe space for people of colour, or even anyone that doesn't fit a certain profile. Namely, the skinny, white people. Anyone who doesn't fit that profile does not have a safe space in the fandom. The representation for people of colour is severely lacking.

Humans - There seems to be an extreme lack of regard for humans. And to some degree, I do understand. Because it is a film series about vampires, they (usually) eat humans. When it comes to humans, Edward only seems to have any regard and basic respect for Bella, and Angela. And Bella appears to drop her new friends as soon as she starts dating Edward, only returning to them when Edward leaves. And for good reason, when she starts showing suicidal tendencies and a total lack of regard for not just her safety, but Jessica's too, Jessica totally freaks out. Any person would in those circumstances.

The Misogyny - Further on from Edward's misogyny and SMeyer's beliefs. Bella's 'I'm not like other girls' vibe and the stereotypes of the likes of Jessica, Rosalie, Lauren etc. Putting them in boxes. A box that states these girls are vapid, feminine, empty mean girls with no real contribution to conservation or friendship. When in truth, yes, Jessica may have been friends with Bella because she was new and shiny but at least she tried. She tried to be friends with Bella, the feelings obviously soured when Bella clearly didn't want to be friends with her, and dropped her like a hot potato when Edward reciprocated her feelings. Not to mention, when Jessica and Lauren's crushes seem to have all their attention on Bella. And it's not Bella's fault, but they don't see that. Because Jessica and Lauren are essentially still children. They are developing their brains, and they admittedly are unkind or rude sometimes, but at the end of the day, they are children. Children who make stupid mistakes, and notice how at no point, does anyone think to say anything. No one pulls them up? Why? Because they are in the box. And they are not allowed growth or development. They stay the mean girls because they aren't important.

The Misogyny Part 2 - Rosalie needs a whole other point. Because Rosalie Hale's story is crushing. It is crushing and heartbreaking, and Nikki Reed played the role with so much realness. Rosalie Hale is a New York socialite during the 1930s, who's family is not wrecked by the Great Depression. She is ignorant, she is unaware, and like most women of that time period and in that social standing, she does not have a lot of opportunities. Her opportunities are housewife and mother. She thinks this man loves her, she loves him, she wants nothing more than the perfect life with this man she loves and these perfect children she believes they will have. And it is ruined in one awful, traumatic evening. And the cherry on top of the cake, Carlisle finds Rosalie and changes her with the intent to make the perfect little mate for Edward. So, Rosalie, three days later, wakes up with an immortal life, a head full of traumatic memories of that night three days ago, and she is only there because Carlisle had the intent to give Edward a mate. And while Carlisle may have the best of intentions, Rosalie's story fills me with anger. And what makes it worse? Fast forward to Bella entering the picture, Rosalie has the love of her life, and she has endless beauty and she's jealous. And I truly believe her anger is so valid because it's not just about Bella being able to have children and Rosalie can't. No. It's Rosalie has to come to terms with the fact that this human girl gets to have more choice than Rosalie did. She gets to have the family vote. And Rosalie desperately wants Bella to have the option not to become a vampire. Because for Rosalie, becoming a vampire was both the best and worst thing she ever did. But all Bella sees, is Rosalie is angry, vain and jealous. Misogyny.

In conclusion, thank you for coming to my TedTalk. I will probably make a Part 2 when I think of more things I hate about Twilight and why they just don't make sense.

Thanksss :))) xx

[falllpoutboy]

i don’t know if there’s correlation here, but i fear there might be. but i hate when people act like “shipping” shouldn’t happen with a show like the bear because apparently the show is “above” that, but the incels on reddit/twitter get to project onto characters like richie or carmy and share a vast amount of racist/misogynistic takes towards sydney. i don’t know it seems like people are more concerned with shipping more than those things. chris has said time and time again that this story is about the people first and romantic relationships is a natural part of human existence, not to sound corny lol, but it’s true. syd and carmy are close in age and connect on a different level in comparison to everyone else like….what can be expected? the show has given us multiple scenes to lead us to believe something could happen between them as well, so it’s always very weird when those supposed film bros don’t see that? i would think they would catch onto the editing and lighting of some scenes…. also it’s not surprising that a lot of men that watch the show reject any scenes of positive feeling or hope, they just want carmy to be traumatized for the whole show with no character development and growth, just work and trauma and nothing romantic unless it’s with claire. she’s apparently supposed to serve as his sweet love interest who is so far removed from that world, enough to service as a distraction. ugh, it’s just frustrating. there’s so much hypocrisy. like it’s especially frustrating how they take the shipping as pure projection and ruining the show, but they’re allowed to act like carmy and richie are direct representation of themselves….hm.

i don’t know how one can watch their very first meeting, the “this is what love is for” needle drop of them cooking together, the “you’re dressed like syd”, the reunion, the fact that carmy cooked the best meal sydney ever made, the fact that sydney was jealous of claire (which surprise surprise! also doesnt dimish her character in way- it only makes her more human and multifaceted!), the table scene + subsequent thom browne chef whites gift, and the fact they opened up to each other multiple times about personal stuff and never once think there might be something there. you can take issue with the act of shipping sure (which, lol, this is the internet and people have been shipping characters since the 60s) but to try and dimiss the very real point and possibility of sydney and carmy after 2 seasons, 18 episodes and nearly 10 hours of content screaming at the viewers to get it then idk to tell them. reddit is usually misogynistic/racist so i wouldnt put too much stock into what they say on there

the problem with claire isn’t that she exists, its more so the fact that the purpose of her character hasn’t been made more explicitly clear to EVERYONE yet. people who analyze the show by rewatching it and clocking all the times that claire and carmy’s relationship is antithetical to the show’s themes of growth and development and positivity and progress even when everyone is screaming at you to regress and supress. i said it before in a previous ask but i hope they make that explicitly clear and obvious in s3

[holocene-sims]

🥧👻🦃

thank you so much for the ask!! ❤️

🥧 Pie: Which of your characters takes care of the others around them? How do they take care of themselves?

tbh the very nice thing, i think, about my cast of characters is that most of them are very kind and caring towards others; it's rarer to find cold/uncaring characters.

however (and i know this is the obvious answer), grant is one of the most caring and generous of them all. by default, his primary method of caring is acts of service, aka making himself of use to someone. do you need someone to make you soup when you're sick, be your shoulder to cry on when you're having a shit day, or come pick you up when your car breaks down? he's your guy!

he's not super good at taking care of himself, though. lmao. but he's trying! his current method of taking care of himself is to actually heal his trauma. also, on a smaller note, he is a huge fan of a nice skincare routine and cooking a good meal, so that's one of his practical methods of cheering himself up.

btw aoife is exactly the same as him, let's be real

👻 Ghost: Do you have a character or a scene that continues to haunt you? Something or someone you wish you had done differently or just can’t stop thinking about?

automatically, there are two scenes that come to mind, and they were both some of the biggest scenes in the story thus far, so i think my unhappiness with them comes from the fact that this is a sims story and i have to take the fully developed movie from my brain and convert it into pictures and text, and it doesn't match up. no matter how aesthetic i make it or how many song links i add to make it more like the movie in my head, it never feels just right.

ANYWAY

that said, the first scene is the end of the bachelor party scenes where grant is like blackout drunk and hallucinating/dreaming in 2x speed about his history with addiction, and even though he is engaging with addiction in that moment, he's traumatized by it. i think it all played out well as a whole BUT the flashback scenes did not feel dynamic to me, and that's what they should have been. i wanted it to feel like you're dragged along through that hell and chaos with him, and like you're experiencing the same oppression from substances and the people who encouraged it, and it just didn't because it was made out of stationary pictures. also, i hate using poses for more than two sims, so the party pics were bland.

the other scene is really just the end of the ireland trip where you learn a lot more about aoife's backstory. i didn't get to spend as much time with those parts because i was quite literally in the middle of working on them when i got the call my grandma died, so i abandoned them for a hot minute, and when i came back, i wanted so badly to be DONE with all that content because it took on some bad associations for me and i couldn't think much about it.

i do think it came out okay but i would have added a couple other scenes expanding on things there instead of pushing it off to another set of scenes. like i would have had a conversation there where someone tangibly discusses what aoife's parents were really like, and i would have expanded on that contrast of aoife the real person and aoife the embodiment of everyone else's desires because she's supposed to be a representation of a specific female archetype in art (medea/cathleen ni houlihan/aoife nic mhurchada - a category of women who've lost agency and/or everything they've ever known, and have endured things like forced marriage/love or symbolize stuff like someone else's freedom, etc.)

i did just kind of spoil aoife's design lmao but it doesn't matter anymore because the literature aspect is more of a fun fact and only relevant in one specific case (if you remember grant reading cathleen ni houlihan...) and i'll come back to it later, but if you read between the lines enough, you at least see there are two aoifes (so to speak.)

🦃 Turkey: What’s the most abundant burst of inspiration you’ve ever had? Were you able to translate that into writing?

hmm this is an interesting question! i'd say one of the most abundant inspo moments i've had was when @crazykissim and i decided on grant's future love interest 👀 i obviously can't share too much because it's a huge spoiler rn but i've had so much fun constructing the romance aspect into the story, putting twists on classic romance tropes, and developing an interesting personality and history for [REDACTED]. i've even built MULTIPLE lots for the romance arc. you know i'm serious when i build lmaooooo

it is translated into writing, though! the final versions of everything aren't quite done but i do have drafts ready and a full timeline set in stone :)

[catnipster69]

J2 Fic Recommendations Full List

My wincest rec list was getting so long, I thought I’d break out the J2 ones since that’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Wincest rec list here.

Light

Black Cat Mercantile by deadlybride @zmediaoutlet​

https://archiveofourown.org/works/19348303

Searching for materials for a new sculpture he's planning, Jared gets sent to a magical salvage shop in a bad part of town. The proprietor's got a great artistic eye, a criminal conviction, and an attitude that could earn him a punch to the face. Jared finds himself coming back, anyway.

One of my favorites, very literary; I can just imagine this as a regular book if it were expanded.I just want to point out that a scale for wincest fic from lightest to darkest could skew pretty dark, so although I put this in “Light,” it’s not exactly without angst and background trauma. I’m not totally feeling my darkest category right now...

The King’s Hound by tryfanstone

https://archiveofourown.org/works/488844

To the victor goes the spoils, and Jensen's about to find out just how victorious Jared's feeling. Bonus: D/s, spanking, rimming, felching, creampie, bareback, orgasm denial, nipple play. Make it hot. Jensen eventually learns his place.

This one is a more recent discovery. My ability to find first-rate fics has slowed down quite a bit with the amount I read, so it’s always a delight to find one! Tryfanstone has many others worth reading, but this one is my favorite. I know, “light” for forced servitude? I dunno, it ends well.

Get Some [Ink] by BewareTheIdes15

https://archiveofourown.org/works/215362

Most high school kids who got lewd, cryptic notes from their bosses would probably have said bosses sued for sexual harassment. Most high school kids don't have bosses like Jensen.

Just insanely hot.

Prime by @hellhoundsprey

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8792401

Jensen watches Misha’s pet for a week.

I find the whole “humans, but they’re animals?” genre pretty interesting. Like, this can only work on the page, because a visual representation would be jarring. And what's really going on here? It's a mood. 

Gray

Do I seem bulletproof to you? by fleshflutter

https://fleshflutter.livejournal.com/43577.html

When he can't find any acting work, Jared takes a job as driver and bodyguard to Jensen, who is an extremely expensive prostitute with a bad habit of attracting crazy people.

Fleshflutter has the ability to make what should be boring, everyday interactions totally compelling. Not that this story has no plot, but it's kind of leisurely in its storytelling. I do wish this were on AO3.

Fate is a Traveler by @bangingpatchouli (sylsdarkplace)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7822885

Jensen lives apart, destined to never mate. His only purpose is to service the sexual needs of the alphas of his village. His survival is predicated on the good will of those alphas until the night he’s expected to service a stranger who is just passing through.

I don’t usually go for A/B/O, as I’ve stated, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I put it in the gray zone, but (spoiler) it has a happy ending.

Over the Wall by cherie_morte

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13479252

The achronological he said-he said account of Jared and Jensen's jailhouse romance.

I just want them to be ok! ok?

Don't Touch What's Mine by Anonymous

https://archiveofourown.org/works/35278282

Jensen's cock belongs to Jared. Jensen is not allowed to touch his cock at all, and Jared never touches it when they fuck. According to Jared, Jensen needs to learn to come from being fucked in the ass or he won't get to come at all. Ever.

Why Anonymous, my dear writer?

Into His Hand by drvology

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31783861

JR Ackles is a professional bullrider at the top of his game. He's got one thing on his mind: winning the championship belt buckle and the right to call himself the best in the world. His unwavering dedication and focus is finally put to the test in the form of JT Padalecki, an up-and-coming rider new to the professional ranks, who has his sights set on winning the PBR finals - and Jensen. Cowboys ride and get by on grit and tough determination - the question facing Jensen is if they have to do it alone.

This is gray simply because all of the bull riding is scary and dangerous! I can’t say I care at all about rodeos, but this is a gripping read.

stars above, earth below by @hellhoundsprey

https://archiveofourown.org/works/45961108

Back home from an intergalactic war, Jensen struggles to reintegrate himself into society. His childhood best friend Jared is the only one who gets through to him—and not without trouble either. With his back to the wall, Jensen begrudgingly accepts Jared’s help.

I advise you don't read the tags, as there's a twist. Just, very sexy and hopeful.

Dark

Dark and Deep by @bangingpatchouli (sylsdarkplace)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2286690

Jensen has issues, which he manages with carefully staged public sex acts, and thinks he’s in complete control until a stranger comes along with other ideas.

I like stories that are off the beaten track.

Gunpoint by felisblanco

https://archiveofourown.org/works/861978

Jensen got his childhood stolen away from him when he was ten years old. Along with his memory, his voice and every emotion that wasn’t fear, hatred or anger. Question is, can Jared help him get any of it back? And more importantly, does Jensen really want him to?

Couldn’t put it down. Love how the power of love helps, but there’s no magic cure for everything.

Kink Corner

These are the fics I was afraid to post as being too outré; but hell, you’ve made it this far! Your kinks may not be my kinks, but if they are, you’re very welcome.

Life Lessons by Anonymous

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9538715

Jensen is an Alpha who turns humans into omegas and sells them to the highest Alpha bidder. He has saved up quite a fortune and is ready to retire except for one more turning. He wants an omega for himself. He has found the perfect male. He has done his research all he has to do is catch him and turn him. He is hesitant because some humans don't adjust well. He has had repeat customers who put down the original omega they bought because they couldn't accept their fate. Jared has no idea what is about to hit him.

This Anonymous author “gets” me. I still think they should unveil their wonderful selves.

Training Jared by Anonymous

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22060132

Jensen has a large cock. Jared is the one destined to take it. Eventually.

Hello Anonymous again. This author really likes giving it to Jared.

Kennel Training by @bangingpatchouli (sylsdarkplace)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/567716

Jared owns a kennel where he trains very special dogs. Jensen is the newest addition to his kennel. This is very dark fic/horror porn including bestiality.

I get the impression that Syls Darkplace starts their stories as an exercise in kink satisfaction, but then they always turn in an unexpected direction and gain depth as they go. This is super kinky, but also a meditation on victim/perpetrator dynamics and shared trauma.

[lycanlovingvampyre]

MAG 106 Relisten

Activity on my first listen: putting up a new fence

Hearing the episode title I somehow already suspected this could be a space one...

Huh... The spinning of the tape breaks off there for a moment after Melanie's clap (1:21). I never noticed this. Probably always thought it was a brief loading error. Thought it now too at first, but I went back to check.

"More than large enough for the swell of humanity to grow, and ultimately extinguish itself." Hm, a touch of the Extinction there?

"and when I think of it too deeply, I feel like I’m going to throw up. Like a sort of existential vertigo." Yeah, I know this feeling. When I try to think of things which are incomprehensible for me I get this weird feeling and feel dizzy.

"I knew that if it chose to cry out, it would have destroyed me utterly." The Vast is the most cosmic of all horrors of the Entities. This literally sounds like an Old One.

"And I wish that I could convince myself that ignorance was the same thing as safety." Louder, for Jon in S1!

Although this is a statement with a lot of rambling and very little actually happening (and usually I simply cannot follow those kind of statements) I absolutely love this one. I'm not only afraid of heights and I hate falling (generally avoid rides with a drop at theme parks), the aspect of one's own insignificance compared to the sheer size of the universe really gets to me, but also fascinates me.

Nice to see that the rest of the archival team is actually helping Martin with the statements.

MELANIE: "Also, I um, I can’t find Jan Kilbride." Sounds like he has been swallowed up by the earth! *badum tss*

BASIRA: "Yeah, it’s, it is not cool down here." MELANIE: "Summer in the basement, I suppose." Is it really hot in some basements in the summer? Because mine is always cool. Very comfortable in summer, too cold in winter.

BASIRA: [ugh] "That boy needs to relax." MELANIE: "Or at least find someone else to fuss over!" BASIRA: "Yeah, he’s got it bad." This is top quality office gossip!

BASIRA: "Do you know if he and Jon ever…" MELANIE: "No clue, and not interested! Although… according to Georgie, Jon doesn’t." BASIRA: "Like, at all?" MELANIE: "Yeah." First of all, Georgie randomly telling a mutual that Jon is ace, it that allowed? Second, Melanie randomly telling a mutual (and co-worker!) that Jon is ace... General opinion on the confirmation of an ace character: Yay!!! I don't really know what to think of confirmation happening by mentioning it in bonus material, a lot of people probably won't catch it that way, so having it in the main canon story is great! Then, yeah, it's kind of hard to reveal it when sex isn't really a topic in itself in the story. It comes up very rarely in statements, implied with Tim and towards the end with Georgie and Melanie. So how do you touch upon a topic that isn't really a topic? Have people talk about it and I think the gossip was a good way to handle that. The benefit of the gossip and especially the circumstance of who is telling it makes it vague to leave room for interpretations so people can put him anywhere on the spectrum. The vagueness of certain story points is doing a great service for fan content in my opinion. As someone who asked themself why I had not yet come across proper ace representation in fiction, hearing of poor little meow meow Jon being ace made me so happy!

BASIRA: "No way. I used to love that show. I mean, the first couple of seasons, at least. Took a weird turn in season three, when they introduced –" I heard this may be again a reference to The Black Tapes?? Yes, no, maybe?

ELIAS: "Whatever I’m planning needs to be stopped even if it cost a few lives. Including your own." That's very Gertrude-y of Melanie. Except for the part of risking her own life, that's very Slaughter-y.

Ben's voice acting is so on point!

When I heard Ivy Meadows I immediately knew, this is going to be bad. I remembered very well that this was the care home from MAG 36.

So that knowledge-insertion torture... THAT was the moment I finally decided "Holy shit... Elias really is evil!"

@a-mag-a-day

[miqojak]

What’s their love languages? / What’s something that reminds them of their partner(s)? Do they have anything on them daily as a reminder (a photo, phone background, tattoo, clothing/accessory, etc)?

OC Ship Asks

@irisopranta for also asking the second one!

(( In which I gush about the effects @throneoflevin 's Ketsuchi has had on Jak over the years! ))

Her love language is, perhaps shockingly, acts of service! A good bit of it is cultural, and how doting she saw her parents being with each other (I'm sick of seeing negative representations of Seeker life!) - but her tribe really valued everyone pitching in, and taking care of one another! Life in the desert is rough - so true care is taking that time and effort you could use for yourself/your own survival, and giving it to your family/those who matter most!

There's also the fact that she is a rather selfish person these days, who doesn't care how her words or actions affect others - she is who she is, and fuck what others think! So... what's more telling than an egotistical, powerful person being willing to serve another, to show their devotion? Caring what that person thinks, and going out of your way to do for them - something you wouldn't do for anyone else. She's never really understood (romantic) love, never really believed in it! And while neither she nor her partner will say the L word, nor even truly call what they have dating... they are both powerful, action-oriented people easily intimidated by the perceived finality/vulnerability that words feel like they bring (she also thinks he would feel like he's betraying his dead wife if he said he loved Jak, but she's okay with that - she never expected anyone to love her, so it's already mind-blowing to her that he cares about her!).

All that said, behind closed doors she loves to cook for him... and given that she loves hot baths? She adores long, hot baths with her 'Wolf' - and bathing him! It's not even about sex so much (initially) as it is the intimacy of washing this person to whom she has given herself, and being vulnerable - showing him that she's putting him first, and listening to him, and valuing him... as much as she values herself, if not more. They've actually verbally agreed that their actions say everything to one another that they need to know!

As for the reminder of him? That came about once they stopped posturing and fighting so much, and really sort of committed to genuinely letting their walls down for one another - not only did she give him a key to her home... but she got a tattoo that represents a nickname he gave her (a once sort of mean-spirited tease that's become a 'pet name' now really xD) - of a robin! It's a watercolor robin in flight, under her left breast, across her rib cage! And a fun secret about her tats is that they all represent a facet of herself! So it was MASSIVE that she put something permanent on her body, for one, that's out of affection and devotion to another person; it's HUGE because she railed against this moniker for so long; it's mind-blowing, really, because that... to her, is...almost like admitting to a measure of 'control' that someone else has in her life, it's admitting that the 'Little Robin' is, in fact, a facet of her, and a facet of her that's just for him. And an even more fun fact about it all is that her sketchbook is essential to her, and the only people that tend to end up in it are ones that are important to her - and perhaps most notably, she never uses color...except on his portraits, where she colors his eyes. Also notable is that none of her tattoos have color... except that robin. I don't think she knows how to articulate it, but he... brings color to an otherwise unbearably droll existence. He... gave her reasons to fight. Reasons to live... when she had none. So yes - she quite literally carries him close to her heart, his influence imprinted in her flesh not just in levin scarring, but in her own acknowledgement of his impact/influence. (Though that is all very sweet, if it were phrased that way to her, she'd probably roll her eyes at the romanticized language used, lol)

[bookofmirth]

I think what the biggest issue is, is people's Interpretations of everything that Sarah wrote, which they call "forshadowing". This will make them scream "fanservice" and hate on the author because the author never intended on making this or that happen in the first place. I hear people always say "Oh this wouldn't make sense and Sarah could never do that"- but how would you know? It might not make sense to you because you see that in a whole different way, but it might make sense to the author. For example people say "Elucien could never happen simply because Elain hates Lucien", well that is what they interpret. That is what they think is true. What if Sarah thought "great tension makes their love story even better!" They act like they know Sarah personally just based of what she wrote. You just know the fall is going to hurt so much for them when they point at the color of Elain's dress or the color of Gwyn's stone and call it "forshadowing". Just like you said, the thing can't be forshadowing for something you want to happen, when that something didn't even happen. This all sound like this: "I forshadowed that I have passed the exam" but then when I see I failed it, I attack my teacher and call it unfair? Sarah does not strike me as someone who would do fan service. It's more than clear that she does whatever she wants to do and she has proven that. Someone else is running her IG account and she's barely on social media. If she ever does fan service, I think that because her editor thought it to be best. Sarah wrote a full chapter from Rhys's POV about him reacting to Aelin falling from the sky but her editor said no. I also believe she would only do fanservice when people are yelling of the way Sarah has treated serious terms like racism, SA etc. In her books. I heard from some that Sarah did fanservice once when she broke off the Moriel ship, because people where complaining about the lack of representation for the LBGTQ community. No one complained about Moriel, she or her editor was the one who thought "hmm maybe I/you should make someone gay/lesbian/bisexual so that there wouldn't be people planning to cancel me/you". People also forget that just years ago, when Sarah had a good time with her editor and the acotar series was coming to an end, she discussed her plans for the acotar series that was only made for fun- the plans include acosf, acotar 5, 6 and the novellas. The company literally said "yes" to all of it. That means that the ships and plots for acotar 5 and acotar 6 were already planned for years. I doupt that Sarah would change the whole plot and the ships, just to please a certain fandom. Not only would she have to change everything she planned for acotar 5, but also 6 and the novellas and then she would need approval of it, because I don't think Bloomsburry would just like the whole change. So if the thing that you so wished and were certain to happen didn't happen, the author isn't to blame for your false Interpretation. Yk.. let's say El/riel is confirmed, that does not mean all their theories will come true. What if Elain isn't becoming a spy or the high lady of the dusk court, will they yell "fanservice" and say crap like "This only didn't happen because Sarah feels bad for Gwynriels"?

Oh I would bet a whollllle lot of money that people will scream fanservice. A lot of money. Even people right now who are saying "but she doesn't do fanservice".

She's a pantser for sure, that's how we see these wild inconsistencies and retcons, but all of those changes come from whatever whim she has up her butt at the time - they don't come from what the readers want.

I wanted to highlight two things you said:

"Oh this wouldn't make sense and Sarah could never do that"- but how would you know? It might not make sense to you because you see that in a whole different way, but it might make sense to the author. [...] the author isn't to blame for your false Interpretation

100000% this. Reader interpretation and author intention are separate things. Often, we never find out what the author intended. But we shouldn't confuse the way that we read something with what she wanted us to understand from it. That's why sometimes I will say something like, "this is how I saw Nesta's journey, but I'm not sure if Sarah thought of it that way" (just as an example). Just because I see something there, doesn't mean that the author put it there. The only exception to this is clearly the words on the page - but any allusions, or connections, or symbolism, or extrapolation, much of our analysis, interpretation of meaning beyond the literal definition, understanding of connotations, that relies on the reader, and may or may not have been something that the author wanted to put in the story.

Which ultimately means that we shouldn't hold the author accountable when we decided to interpret something that they never intended to be there in the first place. People will, of course. That's why they will scream fanservice. Either that, or they will try to tear her apart from a craft perspective. But it's funny how people are saying that she never does fanservice while also trying their level best to influence the author.

[webscarlet]

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First, let's understand why VA claims are denied. The VA has stringent criteria that must be met for a claim to be approved. Common reasons for denial include insufficient medical evidence, lack of a clear service connection, or errors in the application process. Sometimes, claims are denied because the VA doesn't believe the disability is severe enough to warrant compensation.

The Emotional Toll of a Denied Claim

Receiving a denial letter can feel like a punch to the gut. You've done everything right, yet you're told it's not enough. This moment can bring frustration, anger, and even despair. But remember, a denial isn't the end of the road—it's just a detour. Take a deep breath, gather your strength, and know that you have options.

Steps to Appeal a Denied VA Claim

Step 1: Understand Your Denial Letter

Your denial letter will include a detailed explanation of why your claim was denied. It's crucial to read this letter carefully. Look for any specific reasons cited by the VA, as these will guide your appeal process. Understanding the exact grounds for denial will help you focus on addressing those issues in your appeal.

Step 2: Gather Additional Evidence

One of the most effective ways to strengthen your appeal is by gathering additional evidence. This could include:

Medical Records: Detailed medical records that document your condition and its connection to your military service.

Service Records: Any documentation that proves the occurrence of the event or injury during your service.

Buddy Statements: Statements from fellow service members who witnessed the incident or can vouch for your condition.

Expert Opinions: Letters from medical professionals who can provide an expert opinion on your condition.

Step 3: Choose the Right Appeal Option

The VA offers several options for appealing a denied claim:

Higher-Level Review: Request a review of your case by a more experienced claims adjudicator.

Supplemental Claim: Submit new and relevant evidence for consideration.

Board Appeal: Appeal directly to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, where a Veterans Law Judge will review your case.

Step 4: File Your Appeal Timely

Timeliness is crucial when filing an appeal. Generally, you have one year from the date of the denial letter to initiate the appeal process. Missing this deadline can result in forfeiting your right to appeal, so mark your calendar and act promptly.

Step 5: Seek Legal Representation

Navigating the appeals process can be complex and challenging. This is where a skilled Veterans Disability Appeals Lawyer from Ban Law Office PC can make all the difference. An experienced lawyer will understand the intricacies of VA law and can help you build a compelling case to present to the VA.

How Ban Law Office PC Can Help

Expert Legal Representation

At Ban Law Office PC, our team of experienced attorneys specializes in Veterans Disability Appeals. We have an in-depth understanding of VA regulations and a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for our clients. Our approach is personalized, ensuring that every detail of your case is thoroughly examined and presented in the strongest possible way.

Comprehensive Case Review

When you choose Ban Law Office PC, we start with a comprehensive review of your case. We'll analyze your denial letter, gather additional evidence, and identify the most strategic appeal option for your situation. Our goal is to create a robust appeal that addresses all the reasons for your initial denial.

Dedicated Support Throughout the Process

The appeals process can be lengthy and stressful, but you don't have to go through it alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. From filing the initial appeal to representing you at hearings, we'll be by your side, advocating for your rights and ensuring that your voice is heard.

The Benefits of Legal Representation in VA Appeals

Increased Chances of Success

Statistics show that veterans who seek legal representation have a higher success rate in appealing denied claims. An experienced lawyer knows how to present evidence effectively, counter VA objections, and highlight the strengths of your case. With Ban Law Office PC, you're giving yourself the best possible chance of a successful appeal.

Peace of Mind

Facing the VA appeals process alone can be overwhelming. By hiring a legal expert, you can alleviate much of the stress and uncertainty. You'll have the peace of mind of knowing that a knowledgeable professional is handling your case, allowing you to focus on your well-being.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in VA Appeals

Missing Deadlines

One of the most critical mistakes you can make in the appeals process is missing deadlines. As mentioned earlier, you generally have one year to file an appeal. Failing to meet this deadline can result in losing your right to appeal.

Lack of Evidence

Another common mistake is not providing enough evidence to support your claim. The VA requires substantial proof to overturn a denial. Make sure you gather all relevant medical records, service documents, and expert opinions to strengthen your appeal.

Not Seeking Legal Help

Many veterans try to handle the appeals process on their own, thinking they can save money. However, this often leads to prolonged delays and potential rejections. Seeking legal help from Ban Law Office PC can streamline the process and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

FAQs About Veterans Disability Appeals

What is the success rate of VA disability appeals?

The success rate of VA disability appeals varies based on several factors, including the quality of the evidence presented and the appeal option chosen. However, veterans with legal representation generally have a higher success rate.

How long does the VA appeals process take?

The length of the VA appeals process can vary. A Higher-Level Review might take a few months, while a Board Appeal can take several years. Having a lawyer can help expedite the process.

Can I appeal a VA decision on my own?

While it's possible to appeal a VA decision on your own, it's highly recommended to seek legal representation. A skilled lawyer can help you build a stronger case and increase your chances of success.

Appealing a denied VA claim doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right legal representation, you can turn that denial into an approval and secure the benefits you deserve. At Ban Law Office PC, we're dedicated to fighting for veterans' rights and ensuring that you receive the support you need.

Don't wait—take the first step towards a successful appeal today. Contact Ban Law Office PC at 801-532-2447 for a free consultation and discover how we can help you achieve the justice you deserve.

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