#not that I'm actually upset or anything

[parachutingkitten]

#you know this gif never fails me #i can always use it any time a trailer drops #old reliable she is #not that I'm actually upset or anything #i just had to #you know? #ninjago #dragons rising #ninjago united #pixal borg #pixal ninjago #ninjago pixal #3 years ago i made this gif #and it's still going strong

[hilacopter]

So I'm assuming a lot of us have seen the "Creators for Palestine" thing plastered on our YouTube homepage. I'd be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt if A. it wasn't giving to PCRF, which isn't a reputable charity and donations to it go into Hamas's pockets B. the literal first person on the list wasn't antisemitic tankie piece of shit Hasan Piker. I'm so heartbroken over so many of my favorite YouTubers on the list.

#even if it was actually useful and hasan wasn't there i'd be struggling to continue watching them since it'd remind me of the conflict #at least funkyfrogbait is still kinda safe? i heard they condemned 10/7 and shared some of jack black's reasonable takes #so even if they're participating they're probably not doing it out of hatred for israeli civilians or antisemitism at the least #literally so upset over kurtis conner. he genuinely might be shitty he kissed hasan on the lips and he's proud of it #i have a yootooz of him and for what #gonna watch pinely now bc i haven't seen anything from him about the war and he's jewish so i'm holding hope he's probably chill #leftist antisemitism #antisemitism #jumblr #lukas rants #hila has spoken

[bonefall]

As a big sibling with a lil sib with epilepsy, when they read TBC they Honestly thought if they got struck with lightning reciting the lord's prayer they'd be cured like Shadowsight is from their epilepsy. I had a discussion with them on how that's not how it works, but ge was so upset they took it away from Shadowsight that he hasn't picked the books back up and has stated that 'he hopes Ashfur wins and starts a new religion.,'

I do not even know how to respond to this besides saying that your little sibling is 100% right to be pissed and I now also hope Ashfur wins and starts a new religion.

#Legit I did not know that Shadow's epilepsy being taken away was so deeply upsetting to SO MANY people #I put it back because putting it back was just the right thing to do (even asked the small following I had at the time what type to portray #(they picked the full tonic-clonics. I would have just done localized or absence if they'd asked me to) #And I did all that research for one single anon who asked for an epilepsy herb guide #So holy cow I didn't know that SO MANY people were snubbed and upset by canon's choice to do that. I'm so sorry #Your little sib isn't missing anything btw they do just go on to confirm that Shadow no longer has seizures. #In book 4 of TBC they say that it was all Ash all along and that's what they've stuck with into ASC #I'm sitting on an essay about... That plot thread. The Ashfur Grooming one #But it's in my drafts because I was a bit afraid of controversy #because i think it was written poorly. Even on top of Book 4's pivot to retcon away Shadow's seizures #I know a lot of people like and are invested in the grooming subplot of TBC. But. I think it was executed AWFULLY #and its really telling that THIS is the plot they tout as grooming *by name* in-canon.-- #--and that Shadow has to 'pay' for what he 'did' in some way as if there was ever a choice in the books they wrote-- #--But seemingly didn't even seem to clock that what was happening in Spotted's H was grooming until there was intense backlash #and a big part of my contention is the way that Book 4 suddenly tries to retcon that Shadow was groomed from the time he was a child #when it was actually part of book 1 that Shadow was able to personally tell the difference between a real vision and Ash's suggestions-- #--BECAUSE he didn't have an accompanying seizure #So like... just know it's also NOT just 'you' if you connected to the character that was epileptic. It WAS there. It was a BIG part of him #Book 4 retconned it so that his epilepsy was part of a long scheme when before that point it was part of him #''ohh ur destiny is to see into the shadows'' BULL SHIT!! #bone babble

[supermusicallee]

NO other show in existence understands sister dynamics better than fleabag. especially from the perspective of older sisters i believe. having the same character yell "...you're fine! you'll always be fine. you'll always be interesting, with your quirky cafe and your dead best friend. you just make me feel like i've failed," AND "the only person i'd run through an airport for is you" !!!!!!!!! it's insane and it's exactly how i feel

#fleabag #i dislike anyone disliking claire because of that you'll be fine scene. that's the realest relationship between siblings are you insane #or maybe i actually am even more of a horrible person for thinking this #“we're not friends. we're sisters.” #terrible #magnificent #like i would die for her. i would kill for her. seeing her upset BREAKS my heart‚ i can physically feel it #i also can't help but feeling pettiness when everything comes so easily to her #all her bad moments make her more interesting and real while i simply exist like blank paper bc anything happening to me must be my fault‚ #while her misfortunes play like a melodrama #it's NOT her fault‚ but it wasn't mine either so why did i have to live through everything for her to have everything #okay wow i'm having a great night 🙃 #*nr

[dayurno]

my advice for anyone whos growing more and more frustrated with the state of aftg and fandom at large is that arguing is fun but you need to be happy. ok. you need to. its hard when bad faith takes are dropped to your doorstep but you need to be happy and enjoy yourself and have fun or there's no point in anything at all ever. ok. fandom is not real and nothing is worth more than your enjoyment. i love you please make sure to have fun and reach out to a friend today. for me

#this goes doubly for fans of color if i'm honest #i say this bc a lot of my mutuals either currently or in the past have been very upset about how the fandom acts #and ive Done My Rounds with that ok #ive survived great wars even. and they did not make me happy #yes i was right and yes i should have said it but ultimately there was no material harm to choosing to have fun instead #lifes hard as it is in the real world where real things happen why would you waste your precious fun time on fighting crusades #and trust me i understand deeply the wish to fight crusades. Ive Fought Them. it got me hate mail and #an overall loss of passion for something i held sincerely in my heart #theres nothing more worthy than your enjoyment im serious. none of this is real and the world is hard out there #you need to get a good thing while u can #i dont remember a single time where ive actually felt vindicated by arguing with people online about. anything really but even more so aftg #but i remember in perfect and fond detail every time the (now defunct) kandreil discord server came up with an au #or even just normal casual conversation #i remember asks i got years ago about kevin day hcs that i hardly even agree with now but still love #trust me you will Not remember these squabbles what you will remember is what you loved and if youre lucky thats a lot of memories #so have fun ok. for me #txt

[cozylittleartblog]

I want to buy a sticker from your shop, but shipping (to Canada) is down as $22 before tax. May I ask why it costs so much to ship a single sticker? Is it Etsy being weird, or does it really cost that much to send an envelope over the border?

I'm not trying to be snarky or passive aggressive or anything, I'm genuinely just kind of befuddled atm.

A fair question honestly! USPS sets the rates for international shipping, and shipping to canada really is about that expensive 😭 I considered sending stickers via envelopes, but 1. if I send them with a stamp (less than $2) they don't have tracking, and etsy Does Not Like That. I gotta send packages with shipping to qualify for star seller, plus it covers your ass in case USPS loses it. and 2. apparently it's illegal to send merchandise internationally in envelopes!! so sadly we're all stuck dealing with the super crazy international rates. I don't like it either because as someone who deals in trinkets, people generally do not want to pay $16 for a charm that costs $12, and they especially don't want to pay that for a sticker that costs $4... I would ABSOLUTELY have way more international sales if USPS wasn't fucking us with the prices but it's out of my control dssdjkfjksdf

I give this advice a lot, but if you don't want to pay international shipping (or just live in a country I don't ship to myself), you can borrow the address of a friend that lives in the states and they can forward it to you! I don't actually know if this is cheaper, but some people have said it is. it's def cheaper for stickers though if your friend uses a stamp!

TL;DR yeah etsy and USPS are Both Weird, sorry ; - ; i assure you i hate it even More than you do lmao

#etsy #not art #ask #anonymous #anon #i think i actually did have like three canadian sticker orders last week all in the same day #one of them ordered multiple stickers but two were just. One. and i'm like. you guys are either rich or crazy but either way i respect it #even US shipping is getting more and more expensive. five years ago i'd pay 2.80 to ship a 1 oz first class package #now its almost $4. even just over $4 if i ship to like California or something! #i'm gonna put a general PSA here to please not be too upset with small businesses' shipping rates even in the US #not to imply anon is or that anybody has said anything! but i do see like tiktoks and social media comments #on Other People's Pages saying like OMG $5 SHIPPING??? INSANE I'M NOT PAYING THAT #amazon has spoiled you guys sorry. shipping isn't free. not only do i have to pay for the shipping label #i have to pay for my bubble mailers. my envelopes. the thermal labels i print on. i recycle my bubble wrap at least but i have to pay #for materials as well. so this seems like a good place to mention it #frankly i shouldn't even have the stupid 'free shipping over $35' thing because again shipping is like $4 give or take 30c by location #but etsy makes me and it Does bring in sales so i'll pretend it balances out

[lab-gr0wn-lambs]

Ok I've had some time to chill, lemme say a bunch of things I DID like about The Star Beast:

The right vibes are back. THIS feels like Doctor Who and I have a lot of faith in what's to come once they have time to pace things out

The characters are great. A+

Made me laugh

Silly practical effects!

Obviously Marvelous MARVELOUS to have Donna back with us, even if it's just for a little while

New intro is bangin

New Tardis is Nice. I honestly didn't like the crystal one.

The trans rep comes from a sincere place, I can tell. I think a lot of the gender talk was awkward and confused and kinda. stupid. in places. but. I appreciate it anyway

Really nice that they didn't kill off Wilf despite Bernard Cribbin's passing

#doctor who spoilers #doctor who #doctor who 60th anniversary #sorry for the earlier posts it's just that. some of that shit hit me like a freight train #I don't like how hard they went on like. Rose's transness not just being a normal unremarkable thing #they had to make it some kinda alien magic thing #and have her get deadnamed for kinda no reason #and just make such a DEAL out of it #idk man shit like that just makes me feel like some kinda spectacle #it was too much. I found it embarrassing. not to mention how a lot of the messaging was contradictory and just. odd? #but that's just me #I'm not here to say whether they did anything definitively wrong #I wasn't necessarily *upset* either #I actually cracked tf up at "Binary! ..... nonbinary~.....Binary!!''

[pawsitivevibe]

Sometimes it really is enough to say "that sucks, I'm sorry that's happening to you" rather than try to lecture someone or give advice tbh

#Just a little disappointed in myself for bringing up my woes with My People and not really receiving any support ... #Oh well it is what it is. I'm not that close with them anymore and I should know better #I need to find a therapist. I just find the whole getting paid to pretend to care about you very disconcerting #I'd love to talk to someone who DOES care but alas I do not have many of those who want to hear #It is difficult with my husband because it just upsets him too much and then he never actually says anything and I just want someone to #SAY SOMETHING to me #Like it's not answers I want it's just like 'that sucks' and 'they're stupid'

[the-girl-with-too-many-ideas]

Does anyone else get the feeling that at their core, all of mxtx's works are about cycles of abuses.

#idea dump #ramblings of a sleep deprived girl #heaven official's blessing #tian guan ci fu #scum villian self saving system #mao dao zu shi #grandmaster of demonic cultivation #mxtx #mo xiang tong xiu #cycle of abuse #I don't only mean the passing down of trauma #I also mean the abuses of an established corrupt system #that systematically hurts people that are less fortunate than those who actively benefit from it #to me this one is more prevalent in mdzs and why jin guangyao downfall is so upsetting to me #because he was coming close to breaking the cycle of abuse of both the system and of his family #but unfortunately it was his past actions in service of perpetuating it that doomed him #if he had realized a lot sooner that his father was not worth it #and started pursuing his own interests from the beginning instead of his father's approval he could have changed everything for the better #not to mention that unlike his father he actually treats his spouse with respect and doesn't intentionally hurt her #emphasis on the 'intentional' part (if you know you know) #just like Jin Guangyao became the new wei wuxian Nie Huaisang became the new Jin Guangyao #so i'm of the firm belief that since the system is still in place the cycle will repeat again #and Nie Huaisang will replace Wei Wuxian as someone else becomes his Jin Guangyao #sorry for this long ass essay in the tags lol #it's 3am so I'll probably do the other two another time #also let it be known that I'm only running on spoilers/fanfictions/wiki when it comes to svsss and mdzs #so if anyone bothers to read my essay tags be free to correct anything if I get something wrong #side note why wasn't mdzs about breaking cycles??? #why didn't yanli become sect leader. Jiang cheng remain coreless. or Jin Zixuan marry into the Jiangs to show worth outside the norms #you can be a strong woman without being cruel. cultivation doesn't equal worth. and powerful women are beautiful and should be respected

[sherlock-is-ace]

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#remind me to never ask my mother for opinions on absolutely anything ever again #i only wanted to see which illustration should go on my portfolio for kidlit art #and her wonderful opinion was to take out an illustration of two dudes EATING TOGETHER because and i quote #"gay relationships are not suitable for children books. it simply isn't their target audience'' #does she need the list of the thousand of books that are literally about gay couples or about gay kids?! #they're not even like overtly gay they are literally eating together!!! (sure it is actually gay cause it's fanart of a bl but whatever lol #it's literally two guys sitting at the same table eating... #how is that not appropriate for children?! #also even if they were gettin married or whatever... how's that inappropiate?! #ALSO also i'm sick of reading in every illustration agency how they're looking for artists and writers and whatever who tackle queer storie #like sure i'm not gonna say gay people don't experience discrimination but it's not the fucking 50s... there are opportunities out there #idk i'm just so fuckin upset right now because she's saying I'M the one that's taking it bad #like the whole ''i'm not homophobic but.... blah blah'' #and it drives me up the fucking walls to have to deal with this when the only thing i wanted was to have a char about which drawing looks #the best for a professional portfolio lol #anyways now out of fucking spite i'm gonna send all the gay ones i have lol #dkfjhkdfg #angel talks #personal #wish me luck on this email btw i need work! #dfkjghdfg

[soldier-poet-king]

U know when ur brain is Like That and whatever it is you have to eat is suddenly Illegal???

#the duality of fran #ughhhhh i am upset with myself #i have issues with leftovers. just generally #so mostly i only ever cool things i can tolerate as leftover #i have the last batch of that pumpkin soup #that i do NOT want to eat and its all gross and it's not like. rotten #but trying to force myself to eat it sounds like hell rn #but also guilt complex abt food yknow???? #im not doing anyonr any favours by just skipping lunch bc my brain hates the thought of it rn #i think. I'm just gonna have to toss it. eaf a granola bar (i always carry some for this reason) #and then. try to forgive myself. eat a proper dinner #i think i hate depression food obessions more than i hate the actual depression sometimes #ughhh and i have to meal plan #i go insane if i eat the same thing always but i also get so nervous trying new foods #bc my mother lives in my brain and yells at me anytime anything turns out bad or where i cant force myself to eat it #i only ever try things that im 90% sure I'll like #And still. #unfortunately. i am realizing my mother left me with major food anxieties #just not in the usual ED way. i got the guilt complex food waste if i don't clear my plate im sinning way #if leftovers go bad? or produce molds before i can use it? im satan incarnate #BUT ONLY ME. EVERYONE ELSE IS FINE. THIS STANDARD ONLY APPLIES TO ME

[waywardsalt]

Bellumbeck is such an interesting final boss, because not only is it your ally, some of the bosses actions/details make it clear that Linebeck is fighting back. Retraining Ciela instead of killing her, using moves he's seen Link do, and more darkly in the manga - willing to destroy himself if it protects Link. Link is forced to fight not just an ancient evil - but one of the closest friends he's ever made besides Tetra, and one of the few adult figures he respects. To fight Linebeck is to potientially lose another mentor as was with The King of Red Lions

Bellumbeck is so… he really stands out from pretty much all of the other final bosses and its so cool- and it’s like you say, Bellumbeck is not just some final form of varying flavors of Evil Thing or a dangerous character whose defeat the world would benefit from, that’s your fucking friend. It doesn't feel heroic like other final bosses, it feels like a desperate fight for the survival of you and your friends.

Linebeck being capable of fighting back or otherwise resisting Bellum is an interesting one; definitely a fun way to give him some sort of agency or role to play, suggesting that he may be fighting against Bellum just as hard as Link is. I think I've seen some people suggest that the slight hesitation or pause before some of Bellumbeck's attacks may be caused by Linebeck trying to stop himself (like the manga shows him doing).

I absolutely ADORE the idea that Bellumbeck uses a spin attack because it's something that Linebeck has seen Link do. The idea that it might be unconscious, or something Bellum just happened to pick up on from Linebeck's memories... UGH it's good no matter how you justify it.

On the other hand, I personally don't see how Linebeck fighting back would've had an effect on Bellum restraining rather than killing Ciela. I understand stuff like a hitch in the attacks or unconsciously influencing what attacks are made, since all of that is stuff that Linebeck has a direct (though unwilling) hand in, but Bellum grabbing Ciela is something that... Bellum individually does. I don't imagine that Linebeck would be able to have any ability to influence what Bellum himself does, especially considering that even if he can affect the part he's directly involved in it's only ever a small effect. Bellum restraining rather than killing Ciela is, I think, a deliberate choice on Bellum's part without any input from Linebeck, and honestly even that way it's still interesting to think about.

The manga's take on events is interesting, especially with the idea that, to some degree, Linebeck was able to overpower Bellum in order to move how he wanted (even though it was clearly limited to only specific parts and with clear difficulty) and the idea that he'd do... well, anything he can to ensure Link's safety is pretty good.

The general concept of a Link having to fight a possessed person isn't really new and wasn't new when Phantom Hourglass rolled around, but I honestly think ph did it best, holy shit. Link having to fight a close friend and someone in a role akin to a mentor to him is already one hell of a devastating setup, but one extra thing I've seen others point out is that the Bellumbeck fight is the second time Link's be faced with a sword fight with another human, and he ended the first one by killing his opponent. So, that's a fun correlation for Link to make during this fight!

Bellumbeck is just... it's such a cool, unique battle even compared to the other final bosses, and while it may fall short in difficulty or gameplay, it has some fantastic music and all of the story and character surrounding it is honestly amazing.

#asks #anon #loz #legend of zelda #phantom hourglass #bellumbeck #bellum #linebeck #going to upfront admit that i'm actually a bigger fan of linebeck being helpless during bellumbeck #that he's so vulnerable to bellum's control that he is completely unable to muster up the strength to do anything #giving this a 'keep reading' bc its long #anyways free bellumbeck fight headcanon that i think is cool :)))) #link gets so upset and frightened by the visual/concept of linebeck getting possessed and forced to fight him that for the first few #minutes of the fight he's in denial having himself convinced that it's just a bad dream and that he's waiting to wake up now #and he doesn't fight back or accept that it's actual reality until he gets hit really bad and realizes he's not waking up as he's in pain #i have not played all of wind waker i cant say anything cool abt the king of red lions or that whole ganondorf fight #salty talks #ty for the ask btw!

[wakebymoonsleepbysun]

Was going to draw something happy, but then I listened to Something About Us by Daft Punk and this happened.

A scene I have kinda planned but not written, so this might not end up being an accurate illustration, but eh, it's still the reader and DJ from Stereo Souls.

And yeah, reader is looking away from DJ on purpose. Too afraid to see what he might sign. (Not super fair to poor DJ but we all do dumb things when we're scared/upset sometimes.)

#fnaf djmm #fnaf dj music man #dj music man #djmm #fnaf djmm x y/n #fnaf djmm x reader #my art #djmm stereo souls #man i want to sit in his hand and have my hair stroked like that #not because i'm upset or anything it just looks like it would feel really nice #his big soft hands ;A; #once he gets fuzzy mittens it'll be all over for us #sorry to anyone who actually reads these tags lol

[softshuji]

The idea of someone actually loving me, being excited to see me, spend time with me ,speak to me, thinking I'm pretty or smart and nice and not because they need something from me or they think I can provide something for them is so unfathomable to me that even if someone does love me I don't think I could ever believe it's because it's me and they really care for me and not cos they see something in me that doesn't really exist or a solution to their problems or something to use till the next person that provides what I can comes along.

#im needed because i provide that's all #i have a solution to everything I'm always reassuring and comforting and nice and kind #and i make people feel better about themselves because im so helpful and accommodating #and when i need something i just can't say it cos #im supposed to be a provider #and it's always like #my problems they don't really mean anything #haleema will sort it out by herself #they're not important they never feel like anyone takes it seriously #im just something to keep around because im useful that's all #im entertaining for a time im helpful and can solve almost any issue ever #that's all i really am #and i wish i wish so bad i could stop getting so upset over this #maybe i just want someone to tell me they love me and actually mean it and for it to be because it's not me not cos of what i can do forthem

[cozypups]

don't mind me, just listening to a brainrotting playlist of overstimulation breakcore beats because my brain has a need :)

#🐶 #hi all sorry for leaving randomly yet again #i haven't been doing well lately unfortunately and have been thinking of asking my psychiatrist to up my dose of prozac #because my depression has been getting more difficult to deal with #i know i throw around and always joke about how mentally ill i am but in 100% honesty it's in these moments which i'm reminded of actually #being mentally ill #even wondering if a psych hospital or something whatever they call them would take me in and if my insurance would cover it #or if i literally have to like.......... literally have to freak people out in order to have insurance pay for it lol #i'm not going to “freak” anyone out or anything obviously but like seriously i think there are some things i haven't told my family #just because of how bizarre and upsetting my thoughts and paranoia and everything could seem to an average person

[rotisseries]

😐 this is worse than I remember but definitely salvageable if we put our heads together

#I'm genuinely so confused cause he doesn't seem upset by her answer. like he's just asking for shits and giggles. just curious?? #it still doesn't actually really read romantic to me it's just that it's such an odd thing to say in this moment #I'd argue even that this whole thing could easily be familial #if not for annabeth specifying “you were like a brother to me but I didn't love you” #which tells you that obviously here love can't be used in the familial sense #but other than that it's not really romantic either?? she says no. luke seems unsurprised and not disappointed. #percy isn't even jealous about the topic coming up #which on that last point even if percy was jealous that still doesn't mean much to me teen boys will get jealous over anything #but he doesn’t #but like. why did luke even ask then??? he's not manipulating her cause there's nothing to get out of that #like. ok really I think he could easily just be trying to gage exactly how much he hurt her #this isn't even that bad y'all are dramatic🙄 #don't ask me about silena idk anything about that. kronos was probably in charge there anyway