Call Me Mamabirb.

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See, that’s what the app is perfect for.

Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna
justaduckarts
socialjusticeinamerica

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theconcealedweapon

Ruby Bridges is 68. This is not ancient history. Not even close.

neil-gaiman

I know Ruby. She's a really nice person. The idea that they would try and write what she did as a girl out of history is shocking to me on so many levels, the simplest of which is just, but don't they know how lovely she is?

vbartilucci

68 is not that old. She’s only been getting social security for three years.

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Here she is.

I wonder how loudly Conservatives would scream if she were interviewed today.

spaciebabie
violetsandshrikes

watching people on tiktok consume borax is uh. something.

violetsandshrikes

having to say “don’t eat borax” was not on my 2023 bingo

violetsandshrikes

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@the-puffinry

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Can’t believe in the year 2023 we have to say: do not consume borax. It will not provide a “parasite cleanse”, it does not combat the “evil fluoride” in your water, and it is not a super mineral. It will damage your organs. Also, it’s not rated for human consumption so frankly, who knows what it’s cross-contaminated with (my personal bet would be arsenic).

feralmoonlight
mayahawkse

here’s a little comparison for people who say engagement hasn’t gotten that bad and anyone who complains is ungrateful.

these are two posts from my first go round on tumblr circa 2014-2017, my most popular gifset of all time

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& a text post

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notice how the ratio is about even on likes to reblogs?

here’s from this go around, my most popular gifset

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and my most popular fic

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do you see how that’s discouraging?

i love being on this site. i love the little community i’ve found and the people who follow me and the mutuals i’ve made friendships with and the mutuals that i’m still getting to know. i love it. but at a certain point it’s hard to justify spending so much time on works that get bad engagement.

reblog, comment, send asks. without them, this site doesn’t work.

spaciebabie
werewolfetone

Hey if you ever feel that your opinions on something are silly or dumb or too much for one random subject that doesn't really matter just remember! there are people out there who are monarchists in 2023. it can't possibly be as bad as that

werewolfetone

Your opinions on fanfiction may be a wee bit extreme or ridiculous but at least you don't believe in the divine right of kings #positivity

pinkiepig
armeleia

Reminders for the Anxious/Depressed Creatives

  • You’re more than what you make.
  • Your productivity does not determine your value.
  • It’s okay to do nothing sometimes.
  • Not everything you do has to result in a product.
  • Not everything you make has to be important, significant, or even good.
  • You can make things just for yourself.
  • You can keep secrets for yourself, whether it’s not posting some of your projects or not sharing your techniques.
  • You’re allowed to say no.
  • You’re allowed to rest.
armeleia

2023 Updates:

  • Inspiration doesn’t cure burnout. Rest cures burnout.
  • People will wait for you; take your time and come back when you are ready.
  • It’s okay to scrap projects that no longer excite you, even if other people like them.
  • It’s delightful and excellent to be openly proud of your work.
  • Afford yourself the same gentleness that you would afford another creative - negative self-talk is counterproductive and frankly cruel.
  • Self-indulgent creations are satisfying to others as well; don’t apologize for your own pleasure.
  • Actually, don’t apologize for your work at all.
naffeclipsedoppelganger
psychoticallytrans

I think one of the most profound forms of love is "I'll try that, for you. I may not like it, but I'll try it."

It's a confused middle-aged man in a pottery class, whose daughter is helping him with his clay's plasticity. It's a kid scrunching up their brow while listening to their mom's favorite music, trying to figure out why she likes it. It's a girlfriend who says "Yes, I'll go with you" and her girlfriend cheering and buying a second ticket for a con. It's a friend half dragging another friend through an aquarium, the one being dragged laughing and calling out "Wait, wait, I know we're here for the exhibit, but I haven't been here! Slow down!"

It's being willing to spend some of your time trying something new because it makes someone you love happy.