— ୨୧₊˚Wisteria

⠀⠀Radically Inclusive + Queer Activist ⠀ Zine + Art Maker // 19 // I block freely

[drowsyghoulx7]

First post but hello!! I know I'm new but I have been a lurker in the rq community for a while now and finally decided to make an account of this!

I will eventually post an intro post soon but I would like to introduce a project I'm working on and would love if others would like to contribute to!

It's not finished yet obviously but it's the back and cover for a radqueer zine I am trying to produce!! It will for the most part be a basic introduction to what the rq community is , what we stand for and maybe some art & personal stories/ quotes!! If you would like to participate please reach out to me either through DM , comments or my ask box!!

Thank you for giving me the time of day and I can't wait to make this into a reality!! -Wisteria!

[drowsyghoulx7]

Hello once again everyone. It's certainly been a while since I have posted any updates or such. I wish I had a better reason as to why but the truth is that I haven't been motivated to be able to do much of anything lately. I have been experiencing some bad side effects from some medications I have been recently put on. along with my chronic pain worsening so please forgive me as I try to get back to my usual self and posting once more as often as I used to. We are grateful for everyone's support even when we haven't been providing as much content as before. 🫂

To those who are wondering the transid zine and rq zine will still be edited, created, and posted hopefully before June at least for our transid zine.

Once again , thank you for your patience with me. It truly means the absolute most (⁠ ^‿^ ⁠)⁠♡

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

Mini update post

Hello once again everyone! We are sorry for our lack of posting as of recently, we've just been very tired & in pain due to ongoing health issues we have been dealing with. We promise we still going to be posting any updates on our current projects like the zines & id puppies, but they might just come out later than what we thought it would. We are sorry for the delays and hope for patience & understand 🫂.

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

Mini ramble incoming!!

Someday I want to make an org that helps those with transids get whatever kinds of affirming gear they need for them. it would probably start off small maybe just a few things like ears / tails for some more common transspecies animals and some gender affirming things.

But then once it starts getting a little bigger and when I'm at the point in my life where I have the funds I can start doing more things like a bigger variety in species gear, some stuff for those who are transage (though I would probably need recommendations for that one ^^') , and maybe even mobility aids for Transabled people.

I know that still would leave a lot of people out but it's just a rough idea of something that might happen in the future if it's possible, a dream I guess? I truly hope, even if it isn't me that something like this could happen for our community. I know how much of a pain dysphoria can be to live with so I hope one day people will be able to get the things they need to affirm who they really are on the inside 🫂.

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

The poll has officially ended for the b&w version of the zine we are making called " breaking the status quo of identity! " . We thank all who voted and the feedback we have gotten from you all.

We will be modifying the text so it can be much more visible and doesn't get lost in the background, we have had some users say they have a harder time reading it and we want to make sure that this zine can be accessible to all. As for the polls results, Since it had ended in a tie between the flag outlines and the b&w flag version, we will release both versions when they are finished instead of only releasing one or the other.

We hope this is a good compromise and maybe later down the line we will release the only text version which will include larger text than what we can make in the flag versions due to space. We can't guarantee when this version will be made but we will have it on our mind if we do have the time after finishing up our current projects!

Sorry for the long text only post but we just want to keep you all updated in regards to any decisions or changes we have to make with this zine for the community. Once again we thank you for your time and we can wait to update you all when we have more updates with test printing!

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

Reminder If you want to spread rq (/ transid) or any other pride IRL another way to do it is by make your own stickers at home and putting them around for others to take with parchment/baking paper, a white sheet of paper, clear tape and some color pencils!!

You can try putting them in little book libraries , community areas , your local queer centers if they allow it, etc! Or even giving them out at events you go to as well, just remember you can do so many things to raise awareness of our community or show off your pride : )!

[drowsyghoulx7]

I think my only problem with the zines your making is I cant read their very easily so asking could a it be possible to make one for those with eye problems? So sorry if this seems rude also I plan to sell pins soon would you be OK with me printing out your zines to add to orders as a freebie?

Hello anon! You aren't coming across as rude at all so do not worry. I do plan on changing the text a bit so it can be easier to read in both the b&w version and colored version since have gotten feedback that it's a little hard to read. It also became very clear to me when text printing v1 mostly with the lighter pink getting lost in the background, so we plan on changing the lighter pink to a much darker one and possibly the white but it seems to do well on printing.

As for printing them out as freebies I say go for it!! I would be honored if someone thought my zines were good enough to be printed out and give to others :)! As long as they stay freebies and not products I 100% approve when the final version comes out!

Also anon if you don't mind me asking what kinds of pins or other things will you sell? We would love to hear about updates regarding your business :D!

[drowsyghoulx7]

Wip of page 1 & 2 for our transid zine " Breaking the status quo of identity! " Going over a basic summary what exactly is a transid on page one with page two going over a simplified definition of transbody & Transspecies.

We are open to any feedback for this zine since we would like for it to be as educational as we can make it from our own research into these labels. If we got anything wrong please let us know so that we can fix any mistakes!

This zine will be free to redistribute and print! While we are currently working on a colored only version at the moment for the zine, we plan on also making a black and white version too since I know colored printing can get a bit costly! Would you be interested in a b&w version with flags outlines to color in, the flags but in b&w or just remove the flags all together and only text for the transid label explanations? Example mock-ups & poll here (subject to change in later design!) ↓

how should we make the B&W print ver.

outline of flags + text (option 1)

b&w flags + text (option 2)

no flags + only text (option 3)

Voting ended onFeb 9

[drowsyghoulx7]

Last day to place your votes in for the b&w version of this zine ! If you haven't already go vote to make sure your voice is heard for this !

[omgkawaiiradqueer]

The future is transrace!

The future is transabled!

The future is (ethically) transharmed!

The future is (ethically) transharmful!

The future is transage!

The future is transspecies!

[Plain text:

The future is transrace!

The future is transabled!

The future is (ethically) transharmed!

The future is (ethically) transharmful!

The future is transage!

The future is transspecies!

End of plain text]

[drowsyghoulx7]

Would you believe it if I said it's another wip post, well it is! It's not a lot but I have a page from the zine " Breaking the status quo of identity! " Along with the first test prints for the colored version!

If you think we should change or add anything let us know! Also how do we feel about H.E.A.R.T, took me a little while to think of but I hope it's a good acronym for how to deal with antis/bigotry (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠).

As for the test printing it came out alright, definitely need to fix the V1's text color & size to make it easier to read for some parts. Mostly the light pink text is being changed to a darker pink like in the picture shown! We hope that it is a bit easier to read and fixing the flag image quality so it's not as blurry. will fix it throughout test printing, But here they are anyways look how cute they are! And if you would still like to participate in voting for the b&w editions style you can go here!!

(please excuse the camera quality<\3)

[e-moticon]

Your sona is so neat, I hope it was alright to draw them (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)! Now I scurry away!!

WAIT I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE DRAW MY OCS!!!!! CAN I ADDD THIS TO MY STRAWPAGE AND MAYBE MAKE IT MY PFP!!!!!!!!????????? PLEASE PLEASE ILL ADD CREDITS

[drowsyghoulx7]

Yapping session incoming!!

I think we all glossed over some of the best (for the 2010s) representation when it comes to LGBTQ+, Transpecies (LITERAL CANON TRANSSPECIES CHARACTERS BTW) , Plurality, etc. for animation when it comes to ok ko lets be heros.

Was it perfect? No not in the slightest but you can tell they tried their best with the handling of these themes with the care they deserved. Allowing things to have heartfelt moments, where an 'othering' identity isn't seen as the joke but is explained.

I think they do an especially good job at this in the season 1 episode 29 " We've Got Fleas " but I would like to bring special attention to a character named Mikayla. I know what you might be saying if you watched the show "but Wisteria! That episode was generally a nod about the furry fandom!" And sure it probably was but two things can be true at the same time.

I can personally relate to Mikayla in my own ways when it comes to being transspecies. Wanting and wishing to be something else than what you were 'created' as, in her case is wanting to be human despite being made as an animalistic robot. She truly identifies as a human and found community in others like her, who wish to be their authentic selves even if they have to 'put on costumes' to be able to achieve that.

I highly recommend this episode for those want a better understanding than my word soup gushing over the rep. And if you can watch the entire show I highly recommend it too! Genuinely one of my all time favorite comfort shows, I like that I have the ability to see a show that covers so many aspects of my identity, especially more obscure parts like being Tspecies & Plurality when it comes to ko (but just a fair warning it can/does use a bit of outdated language like 'alter ego' when it comes to the Plural experience so please keep that in mind!). While the rep might not be perfect I'm glad that they tried and still produced an amazing show <3

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

Another wip post yay , these pages go over Transabled, Transage, Trace/Transrace , and Transplural! I think This Zine is coming along nicely!!

We still have space for collaborators for this zine "Breaking the status quo of identity!" And our RQ zine "The Future is Radqueer" if you would like to participate with art or personal stories about your experience! If you would like to contribute please feel free to reach out to us!

If there is anything I got wrong for these identities or their definitions please let me know so I can correct them , the last thing I wish to do is spread misinformation! We also have a poll going on for our later release of the B&W copies & what they should look like Here in case you would like to vote or recommend any changes! We definitely plan to make the text in them darker / lighter in contrast for that version so that the words don't get lost in the background and for an easier read !

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

Wip of page 1 & 2 for our transid zine " Breaking the status quo of identity! " Going over a basic summary what exactly is a transid on page one with page two going over a simplified definition of transbody & Transspecies.

We are open to any feedback for this zine since we would like for it to be as educational as we can make it from our own research into these labels. If we got anything wrong please let us know so that we can fix any mistakes!

This zine will be free to redistribute and print! While we are currently working on a colored only version at the moment for the zine, we plan on also making a black and white version too since I know colored printing can get a bit costly! Would you be interested in a b&w version with flags outlines to color in, the flags but in b&w or just remove the flags all together and only text for the transid label explanations? Example mock-ups & poll here (subject to change in later design!) ↓

how should we make the B&W print ver.

outline of flags + text (option 1)

b&w flags + text (option 2)

no flags + only text (option 3)

Voting ended onFeb 9

[derotettix]

big 3 circus trio!

and

[drowsyghoulx7]

Hello again everyone! Keep an eye out for another zine project we're cooking up called " Breaking the status quo of identity! " ! Going over what is a Transid, some of the most common ids , and how to support those who identify with such labels! Truly can't wait to release this one once it comes out , any feedback is appreciated as well!

Also batch 2 of our rq puppies are currently in the making and hope to be released into the wild (Tumblr) soon! If there are any labels you think we should add to wave two let us know!!

-Wisteria

[drowsyghoulx7]

your blog reminds me of the song horror terror by meddmia!! /pos

also hello hi !!! :3

Ooo I just listen, thank you for a new song for me to listen to! Also hello to you too!!