#just rambling I guess

[iota-in-space]

I do think Voltron happened in a weird time period where, during the writing process there wasn’t really much queer representation in children’s media. (As well as, how much of that rep was deep and complex and focused heavily on the relationship between the m/m or f/f ships? Vs just an implication that two characters got together?) So Execs would be hesitant to make that big step to have a queer relationship, there’s a market of homophobic viewers (and straight up countries) they’d loss. It’s too risky.

Then as Voltron came out representation was getting a bit better, both in cartoons and just in society in general (rainbow capitalism and stuff, they’re profiting from us but at least they’re including us ya know.) So maybe Execs could live with a character being implied to possibly be gay in some kind of way. And there was groundwork for Shiro to be revealed as gay rep, if they ever decided to go that route. It could be a possibility.

And the fans wanted queer representation. And eventually the higher ups were ok with a male character saying to another gay man “You’re like a brother to me. I love you.” In the most gut wrenching voice that made the actual VA cry while recording. A younger generation didn’t grow up with the necessity to add subtext to queer relationships. In more recent years characters were just queer. So they’ve got no idea of the “no homo bro” trope. Why would they need to? Ironically enough the “You’re like a brother to me” line was probably meant to add deniability to the gay allegations to keep a broader audience. But the people who were the most loud about championing Queer Representation saw that and went No They Are Not Gay.

[trilliastra]

so many agencies are making bl shows nowadays, because it's quick money and many times that also means abandoning the quality. we oftens will end up with shows like perfect 10 liners that is capitalizing on established couples that look 'hot' together while the plot is- questionable.

will i be watching? probably. there's also a number of questionable het shows out there, and I'm glad we're in an era of multiple bl shows being available, but the fact agencies like GMMtv are wasting their talents with subpar plots does not go unnoticed by me.

[visionoasis]

I’ve been getting waist deep back into Oddworld and Oddworld has been a franchise I would describe as the most beautiful ugly thing I’ve ever seen. I remember seeing the cutscenes as a kid and being absolutely mesmerized by them. I could only enjoy it by proxy. As an adult I love playing these games. There was a time I was worried this franchise had died and I wouldn’t be able to enjoy more depth from it.

I came from a very sheltered home and it was one of the first gritty pieces of media I had ever really experienced. It was “my” secret experience. I ran across the cutscenes on accident on YouTube on my PSP. (Which my parents didn’t know could use wifi. It was in the early days of handheld internet.)

It has always had this beautiful rich detail and lore, even before Soulstorm. Classically everything from it looks like it came from a horror. Oddworld Soulstorm’s cutscenes are some of the beautiful on the market to date. I’ll die on that hill. Oddworld Soulstorm is stunning to look at. The art of Oddworld is so intense and precise. It’s also one of the most imaginative on the market visually to date as well. Looking at Oddworld is a spectacle in the best possible way. I wish more mainstream talked about how gorgeous Soulstorm is. Because it is an animated masterpiece. The main character Abe is also such a strange protagonist in the best way. I love this franchise.

Now. Oddworld is no secret. But if you haven’t seen Oddworld’s cutscenes ever, it’s something you should experience. Especially if you love animation like I do.

[sentient-carrot]

There really is no winning with bioessentialists and transphobic people in general. You could maybe pass by changing almost every single thing about you that is even a tiny bit ambiguously gendered according shoddy gender norms, which I practically have at this point. It's still not enough though, and idk if the ease of navigating society that can come from fully passing is worth the sacrifice of every single thing about you. They say the same shit to cis women who aren't 1950s US white femininity, depending on situation, so it isn't even about us. Hope more cis women start fucking with gender tbh.

[puppys-teeth]

Unfortunately I’m still halfway stuck in the mindset of “oh my fic isn’t getting as much attention as I hoped :(“ and I don’t know how to get myself out of that.

Yes I am writing fics for me cuz they make me happy, I stopped writing for other people like, five years ago. But I share my fics cuz I want to share them and my ideas with other people who are like me.

Idk I’m kind of rambling but I’ve been writing for nine years and still don’t know how to get past the mindset and I’m not sure if I ever will or can? It also might be my rsd messing with my head as well, cuz I have adhd and get very very sensitive when it seems like people don’t like what I make sooo. Yeah idk.

[handsoffthefuckinshield]

I don't know if all introjects feel like this, but I certainly do. I feel like I have to walk a really specific and fine line. like I'm always under a microscope lens and I need to seem human but not too human. like I need to be like my source but not too much. I feel like I have to hold myself back from posting a lot of what I wanna post. and it fuckin sucks. and I'm slowly learning to get over it. but it's there and it seems like introjects (especially fictives) are held to a weird standard

[aysametric]

Does anyone know how to do long-distance relationships? There's this girl I like but it'd have to be long distance. Also very worried about messing up our friendship.

[fuchsiamae]

I've spent 10+ years writing my damn ship just slightly idealized, a little to the left of where it ought to be, because sticking true to the themes of canon is more gut-wrenching misogyny, exploitation, and betrayal than my weak stomach can handle.

it feels dishonest and scummy to skirt around it but man idk if I can tackle it head-on. I feel like I should. do I want to? that part I'm not sure about. flirty power imbalance shit is my kink, disrespect and gutting betrayal not so much.

[thegracefuldeer]

I'm not Jewish, so take my words with a grain of salt, but it's so fucked up that this rise in awareness and kickback against antisemitism is tainted by it being used to suppress protests and criticisms against Israel. Where was all of this support for Jewish people when, say, the Tree of Life shooting happened? They didn't put out PSA campaigns on television when that happened.

[stephsweetness]

ngl I feel like dnp are telling us they’re just best friends with this new video, im a bit surprised/sad (?) but it also makes sense in a way… i feel like they have no reason to be so adamant about them being friends in videos since they’ve come such a long way. Like they have no reason to but they are doing it anyway, so maybe it’s time i take their word for it ? Their friendship and connection is beautiful regardless

[limepigeon]

spent a few days with childhood friends I still keep in touch but the whole thing felt very “meh”

was misgendered plenty of times even tho I’ve been out for half a decade, I felt othered for the first time in a while

there was a big pride event in the town we were in, I ended up going to a book panel on my own since none of my friends wanted to go

they’re almost all cishet and I felt like I didn’t belong in their presence anymore, my joy wasn’t theirs

[goldensunset]

advice i think we should tell children is that when adults say stuff like ‘now that i’m an adult i get really excited about stuff like coffee tables and bathrooms and rugs etc’ they don’t mean ‘and now i don’t care about blorbo and squimbus from my childhood tv shows anymore’ bc your average adult still loves all the same pop culture stuff they always did; they just have a greater appreciation for the mundane as well. growing up just means you can enjoy life twice as much now. you can get really excited about a new stuffed animal AND about a new kitchen sponge. peace and love

[sugar-frosty-fairy]

Someone saying the ever after cinderella movie was "hands down the best adaptation" of cinderella because it had character dev and empowerment is something i can understand, even though i really don't agree but for a different reason (realistic brown and gray things, especially if they're a version of something fantastical and visually interesting, don't do much for me with the rare exception).

What I couldn't understand was someone saying it was the best one because it "didn't have pumpkin carriages" (you know, something in the original fairy tale) and presumably anything magical and was "realistic".

It's really nothing for me to get upset about I know, I just hate the consensus that something is only any good if it's "realistic", especially as someone who mainly enjoys escapist content.

[kitsuneaura]

It feels so bizarre to be at work, everything the same as always, while people back home are still having Mad Max adventures to find gas and water. It was supposed to hit where I am but everything’s fine here and bad there instead.

I keep checking Facebook and it’s this wild mix of the usual memes and people like asking what stores are open, or if anyone managed to get a generator before the Walmart had to shut down, or pictures of torn up buildings.

I guess I don’t know what the point of this post is. We were very very lucky and everyone I know is safe even if there might be trees in their houses. It’s just so weird.

[vamp-luvr999]

God, having a consistent schedule with school is so difficult. I just want to b a doll again.. -Doll

[kaicat-love]

Okay I get why artists make the background gray now! I've just been using random colors this whole time but for some reason the gray makes me work faster??? I've used it on my last three art pieces and I noticed that I spend longer on finishing the drafts instead of just putting it down randomly which makes me more excited to try finishing the art pieces! Side note I believe I'm sick again 😮‍💨 hopefully not gonna have flu symptoms with this one...