Every time there is discourse about copying, I personally think you guys are a little insecure. I dislike the way inspiration is talked about on here, as if it's something you choose to do when you lack talent or self-esteem. I don't know, that's always the vibe I get when I see people say things like "You can take inspiration, but be yourself." These two things have never been mutually exclusive. Like, ever.
When you start out, you are driven by inspiration. You don’t have the experience to determine what gels with you, so you are mainly driven by what you see other people doing. What you think looks good. And over time, the more you create, your personal style develops into something more original. That is an essential part of developing as a creator. How can we tell people to be themselves when we ignore how pivotal inspiration is to self-discovery?
Billie Eilish has talked about this and she summed up my opinions about it perfectly.
Also, another thing that’s related slightly: You are not owed credit for inspiring someone else. That is a courtesy, and it’s very nice, but it’s not an obligation.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!
this year has been a complete rollercoaster ride and mostly a chaotic one due to several things but never once did i not have someone or a small group of people that haven't been there for me through it all. i normally don't do these things because i don't want to make anyone feel upset or anything ( plus i always forget people and if i did, i am so sorry! just know i value all of my mutuals! ) but i figured it's the least thing i could do to thank those who have stood by my corner throughout this insanity we called 2022.
winter: where do i even begin? you've been such an amazing friend to me and have been following me numerous times since i returned to the rpc in 2018. you're an inspiration and i'm so thankful to have you as a friend, rp partner and someone i know i can depend on. thank you for everything and for blessing my dash with such creativity and awesomeness! || @ncxile & @mikewheelertm
liv: hi yes. you're another who has been by my side through so much since i returned to tumblr rp and you've literally followed me everywhere. you're amazing, i adore you, and i wanna thank you so much for putting up with me. i hope this year is better for you. i love you! || @razorfst
jess: in case no one has told you lately, you're a gem and i'm so thankful for you. everytime i see you on my dash, i smile because despite the hardships, you still try and just your jessica and all of your muses are so amazing. you're an amazing friend! || @crispyblonde
bee: we haven't known each other for that long but you've quickly became such an amazing friend to me and someone i cna count on. i am so thankful for your friendship and i hope 2023 is so much better for and to you! || @trashm0uth
THANKS FOR BEING ALONG FOR THE RIDE!
@haloedcrown , @inkfng , @chivalrites , @kschmidts , @tobeblamed , @havvkinsqueen , @scarednotscary , @dehddie , @throughagraylense , @familybyerstm , @inspotlight , @literatae , @blccdshed , @hcpemikaelscn , @gareththegreat , @gadgetmxn , @thesheepcote , @aquariusvibes , @greatcstarcher , @compatiissante , @unbearablyindifferent , @ehldrich , @kingsnack , @willbyerstm , @obsessher , @cheerleadcr , @huntedlives , @townwxtch , @shxyme , @demcnsinmymind , @republicing , @mysharxna , @r4chelamber , @hellsurvivr , @drkroots , @zoomingupthathill , @nobleyouth , @swinchstr , @breakthings , @riiskedlives , @absntfear , @fromdecay , @truthdeity , @hellfashion , @loetise
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I genuinely can never thank you enough for the past year. I can't express how much it's meant to me to be understood and have my energy reciprocated with someone on the same wavelength. Although I've been in the fandom for quite a bit longer than most people writing in, and longer than you, even, I can't remember the last time I felt this welcome and motivated. A TRULY embarrassing amount of my work's just been fueled by "oh Snap's gonna wanna see that," and of course that circle's expanded since then, but it probably wouldn't have had I not met stream chat through you, aaaaaand if I'm honest you're still up there... lol...
It's always, always a highlight of my day to see your your work, your posts, and your responses, whether they're to me or to others, and it's always a highlight of my week to be able to make it to streams! You're a huge inspiration for me, particularly in terms of your work ethic across the board. I always come out of streams energized and feeling like I can actually finish things, and usually this is hubris, but it's gotta count for something.
Not to be dramatic, but you kinda changed my life, no exaggeration. I still really can't see myself the way I was two or three years ago not just calling it quits after some of my Gaiden experiences... lol... but I'm still around, and like always, I wanna be able to write in and interact as much as I used to sometime soon. Thanks for everything! I hope RGGS continues to deliver so we can stay in touch :3
i cant thank YOOOOU enough for the past Xsome months or so. feelins ABSOLUTELY mutual in that i wasnt sure anyone else would really be into talkin bout rgg as you and i have (or would be willing to read my. miles-long scrolls of bullshit LMAO) so it's been real fun gettin to know you an everyone and chattin !!
most bafflin thin to ever to think i have good work ethic, i feel like ive been behind everyone for the past couple weeks and even with the things i do make it's really not up to snuff. it's always nice to hear that's not supposedly exactly the case :) I Suppose :^)
rgg community (like any community lbr) can be. An Experience, esp for someone with a position like yours. so im glad i can make it worth to hang around somewhat LOL
regardless, i always look forward to you next ask or the next time you leave tags on a post i make. if i ever bother making a post again ☠️☠️
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