#roleplcyheaux

[pocmuzings]

diversity has been such a keyword in the rpc for a while but as a person of color in this community, it means nothing to me anymore. it's tokenism. it's not diversity. people play fcs of color but only ones they deem palpable, acceptable. the rpc hype up fcs like zendaya & avan & koreans fcs because those fcs are more conveniently aligned with european standards of beauty. the rpc has a habit of gatekeeping what kind of diversity is allowed. everything is watered down & white-washed. - PT.1

( con’td ) lets take turkish fcs for example. they've been rising in popularity in the rpc for a while. islam is currently the LARGEST religion practiced in turkey. it's like christianity here in the united states where most people who practice religion practice that one. yes, there are other religions practiced in the region and yes, not everyone is obligated to be religious or believe in it but in all my time seeing people play muses with turkish fcs, none of them have ever been muslim. as a muslim, that's so disheartening! it's so rare for a predominantly muslim country to get any positive attention anywhere in the world let alone online. when i first noticed turkish fcs taking off i was genuinely excited about the idea of more muslim muses potentially getting to see the day of light. but no, islam isn't palpable. it's hard to whitewash. instead people use turkish fcs as a replacement for white fcs because ~diversity~. it's the same all across the board. if i bring in a muse with a zendaya fc or zoe kravitz fc, i'm more likely to get more plots because they are palpable ( aka mixed ). but if bring in someone like kirby howell-baptiste ( who is beautiful af btw ), the amount of plots i can obtain decrease drastically. i know because i've used these face claims. do you know how exhausting it is to be a black girl who just wants to play a black girl but can't because i think i'll be ignored? i've tried to play muslim muses multiple times throughout the years but it's never stuck because i'd ultimately be made to feel awkward about it to the point of having to drop the character. i know i'm part of the problem. in my quest to fit into this community i've continuously played by their rules to ensure i wasn't left out or sidelined but i'm tired of feeling like i have to do that. and i'm tired of seeing people who think they've fixed this community's issues with race, gender, sexual orientation, ableism, etc just because they have one character that's not cis, white, straight or all of the above. don't think your job is done just because you have one or two muses that don't fit into those categories. that's not diversity, that's tokenism. don't use those muses as tokens to defend yourself from being called racist, ableist, transphobic, etc! there's more work to be done! don't be performative rpc, BE PROACTIVE! PLEASE! I'M BEGGING! it's not enough to say your rp is inclusive. suggest fcs of color! suggest trans fcs! suggest non-binary fcs! it's not enough to just suggest diverse fcs for your group, make sure you play muses who are diverse too! and for goodness sake when someone applies to a group your in with a character of color that's not the token character of colors the rpc praises or they apply for a trans muse or just a muse that's not cis, white, & straight PLOT WITH THEM! SHOWER THE MUN IN LOVE! MAKE THAT MUN FEEL LIKE A BELOVED MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP! at the end of the day THAT'S what encourages more diversity in this community. if you make people who play diverse characters feel like their muses are loved and cared for and actively sought after, people will start to play more! we have to encourage change rather then just simply expect it to happen and this is a note to myself as well cause for too long i've just been waiting for the rpc to get better but i have to do my part too! FIN

i couldn’t agree with you more and THANK YOU for taking ur own time and energy to send this through to me when i know you must be so fucking exhausted ! you’re so right and absolutely thank you for bringing this to attention ! i don’t have anything to add bc . .  i genuinely think you have said it all , very well  and very succinctly and i applaud you . THANK YOU! everybody , please read this and actually take it in . it’s not enough anymore to just have a poc as a fc . you need to write with actual colour . you need to acknowledge that they are a poc . it is so strongly aligned and part of the living experience with every person of colour that its not enough to just use any fc anymore . write with colour , write with colour , write with fucking colour , instead of just using a poc as fc for a character u’d originally have as white ! thats NOT being diverse or inclusive ! thank u so much for speaking out ! 

[catalinaroleplay]

with catalina's 1yr anniversary around the corner i just want to drop by to say, thank you say! thank you for keeping this place up and running and for putting your heart and soul into it. i've loved nothing more than dropping by the main every once a blue moon to see any changes or just how the groups doing and each time it fills my heart with so much joy to see so many familiar faces still here and new one joining!! I LOVE THIS PLACE AND ALL OF YOU AND JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY SO!!!!

OMG ASHAAAA!!!! You beat me to the punch, but on December 7th, 2019 was when Catalina Roleplay first opened! And while we’ve had changes to our groups and have parted ways with many members (and welcomed some back!), Catalina Roleplay is still committed to the same ideas that it opened on: to have a place to write and develop our muses in a relaxed and open environment. 

And OF COURSE I AM GETTING SAPPY ON THIS ANSWER — but when I accepted the invitation to come on as an admin here, I had no experience running a roleplay. Thankfully, Asha, Steph, and Nessa were absolutely amazing enough to show me the ropes — but I also want to emphasize that every single member has always been open, welcoming, and so, so patient with me as we’ve weathered through the rollercoaster that is 2020. 

It’s absolutely insane sometimes when I think about how little trouble we’ve had here, and I’ve always been amazed at how welcoming and creative our group is. So when I say THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU — please take it to heart. I’ve sincerely never had such an enjoyable experience writing in a group as large as this one. And while we are not perfect, my goal is to listen to any constructive criticism that comes my way. Catalina is as much your group as it is mine. 

Thank you for almost one year. All of you, whether you were a past member, current member, an OG member (shoutout to all of us Newport hoes still kicking around 👴👵), or a brand-new one — thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. 

— SAY.

[maurawrites]

2, 4, 6, 8! for the spotify wrapped thingy!! <3

spotify wrapped is HERE! send me a number 1-100 and I’ll tell you the song it corresponds with on my top 100 playlist

2) unwanted by avril lavigne 

4) tomorrow by avril lavigne ((god i went through it this year ig))

6) tipsy by chloe x halle (a true banger)

8) if i had a boat james vincent mcmorrow

thank you asha <3

[richard-madden]

2012, 2002, and 2020 for the movie meme <3333

2002:

Punch-Drunk Love

City of God

Treasure Planet

2012:

The Master

Ruby Sparks

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2020:

i have not seen a film released in 2020 yet and for that I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE

EDIT: i’ve seen feel the beat and sofia carson v hot

send me a year and i’ll pick my top 3 movies from that year

[wifeymakesgifs]

mousse, moussey, mooooousse, what are CATerpillars afraid of? ....DOGerpillars!! ba dum tis! ( this message is brought to you by hales' bad jokes inc. & was manufactured to make you laugh. no corny dads were hurt during the making of these jokes. ijhunkih ily, byyyye. )

fjeqfjkwenkjf WHY DID THIS MAKE ME CACKLE SO HARD FJKJNF I AM CRYING!!! thank u so much for this, and funny enough....i was literally just thinking of u omg i love you and i love this!!!

[elizabetholscn]

hails, why was the snowman looking through a bag of carrots? ...he was picking his nose!!! ba dum tis! ( this message is brought to you by hales' bad jokes inc. & was manufactured to make you laugh. no corny dads were hurt during the making of these jokes. ijhunkih ily, byyyye. )

HALES I LOVE THIS SJHGFSJD AND I LOVE YOU!! <333

[jessicasvu]

hey love. i was wondering if i could possibly request some carlson young dash icons??

yes ,  sorry  it  took  me  two  days  but  i  just  did  them  all  right  now  so  if  they’re  tacky  or  messy  that’s  why  !! 

-  click  this  link  to  redirect  you  to  twenty - one  carlson  young  dash  icons  !!

[jessicacapshaw]

hey, nonniekins, literally speak for yourself bro. i still very much love and adore small/medium gifs! not everyone likes gif icons especially those that lean toward rp groups and not the indie rp scene. so like???? don't try and act like you speak for the whole community when it's obviously just your opinion!

i was gonna say,,, i see a lot of people use them and make them still ?? thank u love !!

[sarahsrp]

roleplcyheaux replied to your post: rp related question for ya’ll - what do people...

i think i prefer interview questions just cause it’s something a little ~~difFERenT~~ but i think a bio + interview section could be cool! thats just my opinion! <33

i agree, i like the trend with the interview questions. i think it’s a good insight on how people plan on playing their characters since sometimes you get a bio and you read it one way but in replies, they’re totally different. but i also like bios, lol. i just don’t want it to be #TOOMUCH, you know? sometimes i look at apps and its like: bio, interview questions, personality, quote, headcanons, future plots you’re interested in exploring, social security number, para sample and i exit out of those 

[gracrps]

hi this is just a friendly reminder that seeing you on my dashboard always makes me so very very happy!!

HALEY I GOT SO SCARED THAT I DID SOMETHING WRONG AND THEN I KEPT READING AND I DIED?????

[dimpsandhoes]

OH MY GOD MARIA WHAT THE FRICK IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY?!!??! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I know it's like probably past your b-day in your timezone but for me it's still the 22nd so I wanted to stop by and tell the birthday girl how much I love and adore her! I hope you had the best day ever my fellow taurus!!!!! Also just so you know, you're like the coolest person I know in the whole rpc LIKE WHEN I GROW UP I HOPE I'M AS COOL AS YOU ARE!!! Once again happy b-day my love my light!!

first of all, it’s still may so i’m allowed to still reply to this gurl. YOU COOOOTIE! thank you this is legit so nice and omfg TAURUS SISTERS UNITE :O

[pocmuzings]

friendly neighborhood reminder that you're a joy and you're existence alone warms my heart and ily. hope the end of the year is treating you well and also its warm in aussieland rn isn't it? I'M SO JEALOUS G IT'S SO COLD UP IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE I REALLY JUST NEED SOME HEAT LIKE PLS SHARE!!!! xox byee

ITS NOT THAT WARM HERE I WISH IT WASSSS PLEASE . i mean im sure its warmer than where u are , but u can come snuggle for free bc i love u and ur so nice to me . . i hope ur having the most magnificent day . you’re so beautiful and strong and inspiring !

[catalinaroleplay]

just dropping by to say the new main looks absolutely gorgeous?!?! it's so pretty! also just wanted to say miss and love you guys and hope all is well on the island and with all of you beautiful people!!

AHHHHHHHHH, HALES!!!! We miss you very much here on Catalina Island, and thank you for sending such a sweet message <3 I hope it’s okay I posted it because WE ALL LOVE YOU! 

— SAY. 

[opcelia]

Margot Robbie, Sam Claflin, Phoebe Tonkin?

                                               MARGOT ROBBIE !

- My memory is hella hazy but most of the times i’ve played against a margot robbie they have been the complete sweetheart 10/10 would recommend. It’s a shame that she isn’t used that often, or at least in my experience, and in rpgs she seems to just fizzle out?? 

                                                   SAM CLAFLIN !

- THIS IS A PSA, CAN WE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HAVE MORE SAM CLAFLIN RESOURCES. He is such a gorgeous man and soul, like come on rpc. In my experience, I’ve played against the best, @dimpsandhoes plays my FAVE sam claflin fc James who is literally ? heart eyes ! 

                                              PHOEBE TONKIN !

- ngl, i freakin’ love her face. Everyone i’ve played against who uses this fc are my faves. @aparoxysm introduced me to pt like 3 years ago ?? and i’ve been obsessed ever since, my personal fave being sara ! but all her phoebe tonkin fc’s are so fuckin’ flourished and amazing??? ofc we have the loml’s @roleplcyheaux alessia who has catapulted intO MY HEART. 

[richard-madden]

roleplcyheaux replied to your post “do people on tumblr like. realize that friendships arent therapy this...”

laine, who is this person? i WILL square up! you arent the 20% in anything you do!

roleplcyheaux replied to your post “do people on tumblr like. realize that friendships arent therapy this...”

WAIT ME CALLING YOU LAINE INSTEAD OF FRANKIE IS CAUSE I'M DUMB OIUHJNKL

HALES FHDSJFHDS it’s ok @brans and i have one (1) brain cell shared between us so i dont blame u. also ur a peach ???? an Angel 🥺🥺🥺

[teemuses]

tee baggins. tee swaggins. teri. my australian princess. i just wanted to stop by and let you know that you're such a radiant person and have brought me so much joy since we've become friends and like i love you a lot and that's pretty much it tbh? ALSO I LOVE FLO (both your dog and your oc byyyyyyyye)

THIS IS SO CUTE AND MADE ME SO EMOTIONAL, STOP. asjknfgrfjnkd I literally love you Hales, my absolutely beautiful, good-girls-loving QUEEN. I’m so grateful to have met you and to have you as a friend that lives half way across the world! You are literally the kindest human, and always know the right thing to do by everyone, and you always consider everyone else’s feelings ♡♡♡ I adore you.