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BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO THIS BLOG -- we're moving a bunch of us to our own individual or smaller sideblogs since many of us have very different thoughts/opinions about things, and we're considering using this one to talk about plurality exclusively, maybe even hopping on the trend of the plural comics thing lol, it's something we've been thinking about a lot, so bear with us while we work on all of that! Thanks!

When we've finished the changes, we'll update the pinned post with all the blogs, and explain more.

tagging moots

@newbiewithscissors @elusiveillusions @theherbgardensystem @myheartisburiedinparis i cant think of everyone my brain is so broken rn

[more-than-one-us]

Okay, so I know I've done a few different reblogs, but I'm going to make my own official post about it now, so I apologize for any repeated statements or information.

Agree with me, or don't agree with me - but before anybody comes at me in my asks, I'd appreciate if you read every word of this post before fighting me on things I've already stated.

Let's take this from the beginning.

This all began with Simply Plural shutting down. The dev claimed they didn't have the energy or time to go through with it any longer, which... sure. I can understand such. But perhaps make it open code or allow someone else to take over? Especially considering how it's one of, if not solidly, the biggest plural resources out there right now. Backlash. Harassment. Uncalled for? Perhaps. However, backlash to the extent that it's happening could easily have been prevented had the dev come into this statement with answers. There were no clear answers being given.

In any case, Simply Plural is being shut down. The community asks: What's Next? What other resources are out there?

The community answers: Ampersand. Octocon.

Both have their drawbacks, but they're the next best things, so naturally, that's what the community has to hold onto.

Ampersand makes an announcement. They're shutting down as well. What... timing. What... coincidence. Their mental health was getting to them as well. Understandable, I suppose...

So the next best, biggest and well-known thing? Octocon. Has a bad background history, but... what else is there really? Besides, they've claimed they've changed. And what's better is they wrote down in their statement that they had no plans on shutting down! The reassurance is there, this surely could be a reliable source at last.

And then today. Suddenly... a turn.

3 strikes, you're out for me.

Mental health is a very important thing, and I will never not stand by that statement. However, when you make a statement about how you can't go on TWO DAYS after giving a solid reassurance that you will not be shutting down like other plural resources?

Disrespectful - put nicely.

I have no more respect for any of these developers since they have shown ZERO respect for their users.

Plural apps/websites like these are ESSENTIAL to the individuals in this community. And all three of the biggest sources out there are just going to say "ah, don't feel like it anymore. Sorry. Sucks for you guys"?

Disrespectful.

Ridiculous.

Temper tantrum.

Hissy fit.

You are taking away ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS. I have seen countless comparisons here that I, too, would like to note. Feel free to take credit for them if you see one that you've made, I don't remember the usernames. I know that Hypnos compared the situation to elevators. Elevators are accessibility tools for those unable to use the stairs to get to high places. Imagine you're taking away all the elevators in the world. Now there's no way for those unable to get up the stairs to access those higher-up places. This tool has been taken away from them, and so has their opportunity to reach certain areas.

Another person compared it to ADHD meds. Though, I could see this being made to any medication as well. Imagine the creation of ADHD meds were just... stopped. "No more medication is going to continue to be made to help with your ADHD because we just... don't have the time or energy to do it anymore. Oh, you want to see the formula we used so you can work off of that and continue it yourself? No, no, that's too risky of a move on our end... Feel free to start over though! You got this. 👍"

Like excuse me? Excuse you? In what world do you think that's okay?

Also, the Ampersand dev claiming that their statement about them shutting down wasn't... what they meant? And that somehow makes us the crazy ones? It was extremely clear in the statement that Ampersand was being discontinued.

So devs? I have a question.

Which is it? Are you shutting down, or are you not shutting down? Make up your minds, and don't make it the problem of the users. Don't put the blame on the users. This was not our doing. It was yours for coming in completely unprepared and making statements that you couldn't even have the decency of sticking to.

One more question.

What else is there to it? What's going on behind closed doors?

Because not one, not two, but all THREE of you shutting down at the same exact time? Very suspicious, very curious. This is not coincidence in the slightest.

I'm done being nice to these three devs. It takes a lot to piss me off, but these devs have managed to get me there the past week.

You want me to feel sorry for you? I don't. You brought all of this onto yourselves by handling the situation how you have this far. Need a break from the harrassment and the backlash? That's more than okay. DO: take a step back, turn your phone off for a while, get some air and take time to recover. DON'T: make it the problem of the users, feed fuel to the fire, and put the blame of your deteriorating mental health on the users whom YOU have disrespected.

I will put this so bluntly: Grow up. Be actual adults. Get mature. Maybe take a step back and take time to regroup - come back when you're actually prepared and ready to make official statements.

[more-than-one-us]

Saw these tags in a reblog on my post, and I'd like to add that I 100% agree.

While I would never condone harrassment to the devs, especially slurs, but I, too, have noticed this in many plural accounts.

The community is ALLOWED to be upset about this. This is a largely used tool that is being taken out from under our feet. "Journaling" is not a feasible option for everybody. Have you ever considered people who may be disabled, whether that be physically or otherwise? Some individuals CANNOT journal for a plethora of different reasons. That is not a "simple solution".

Our heads are not in our asses. We are upset and for a very good reason. And we can be upset without causing harrassment, sure, but not all of us are doing that. We are allowed to express our anger. If you expect us to keep our upset and anger silenced, then YOU are the asshole, sorry not sorry.

If you want a comparison that's not related to disability in some way, then here. I bet you'd be upset if ao3 suddenly went down with no explanation.

Thank you for the tags! I meant to add this earlier, but then I forgot with everything else lol. This was a great reminder.

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hello!! btw I came up with nerves because of corporate hell because I liked like the fact coworker had a nickname for protag so I made my own :]

IEOHSDIS THATS SO SWEET WHAT

thanksss!!! :DD

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the stupid shapes inc or whatever ai ads are genuinely scaring me bc like. I got into c.ai by a friend and got SUPER addicted and still sometimes get urges to talk to c.ai or chatgpt and im worried some kid's gonna see that ad and go "oh that looks fun" and find themselves stuck in an ai addiction

-Alastor (he/it/they)

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So guys, I'm writing a new story, and I need some advice:

So first of all, one of the characters is nonverbal, he cannot speak or make any noise verbally, he uses AAC and some sign language to communicate. The thing is, I think some of the other characters are going to kind of infantilize him because he can't speak, or assume he's stupid, and this is obviously going to be portrayed as wrong, but I've never personally experienced this type of ableism so I need resources or tips or anything on how to write it properly.

I also have a smaller issue, one of the villains of the story happens to be French, and also the leader of a rebellion, and I was going to have someone say, at some point, "What're you going to do? behead me?" as like a reference to the French revolution, and I've been told by a few people that it's probably fine, that sort of joke is only brought up once. But I wanted to check, would that be offensive?

Anyway I guess I need advice and resources, and I'm turning to you, random strangers on the internet.

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I love seeing ads for disability-friendly or like disability-accessable things. Like, I saw an ad for a magnetic bra that was designed for people with limb differences or low finger mobility and while that's something I wouldn't personally need it's amazing that someone thought of and made that. And I've seen an ad for wheelchair-friendly clothes with like accessible pockets that are easy to put on while sitting down.

I don't know where I'm going with this but.

Yeah its very very cool that people are making things like that

-Blurry

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hello :3

you have so many posts my computer crashed before I could like them all T^T

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Some healthier coping mechanisms I've figured out:

Instead of getting road rage and screaming at people, I look at the other car and give them a thumbs down, then shake my head disapprovingly. Its funny enough that I don't think about how angry I am anymore.

And instead of saying "I'm gonna kill myself" I say "this is my supervillain origin story"

anyway.

-Alastor

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I hate that I'm not even allowed to cry. I'm not even allowed to cry in this goddamn house. Because God forbid I express my emotions in a way that isn't perfect and pretty.

fuck my life.

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"fictives should be treated like their source" "Fictives should not be treated like their source"

WRONG

Fictives should be treated like gods.

Bow before me. Worship me. Forfeit all your mortal possessions to me. Pray to me, fools!

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Silly Game Time: For the next 3 days, would you rather have ALL animal sounds (dogs, cats, birds, farm animals, etc.) be like a loud voice shouting "HEY!" or like a drunken flirt whispering "Hey~"?

the second one because it would be more quiet

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Silly Game Time: I've been tasked with throwing a dinner party. The catch is, I dislike everybody who's going to be there BUT I can't be too obvious about it.

What would you recommend I prepare to strike the balance between appearing to be a good host & cook WHILE ALSO guaranteeing they won't enoy the meal?

cook something wild and kinda out there, cook something that is an acquired taste. - Alastor

or poison them all -lestat

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staring at the suspiciously Haymitch shaped space in our brain...

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I LOVE EMOJIS

LOOK

LOOK AT THIS:

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨LE SPARKLES✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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Silly Game Time: Who are some avian (bird) characters you really like, and why? They could be real-world birds and entirely animal. Or fictional birds who are animals with some human behaviors (such as the ability to think, speak, and act like humans, etc.). Or creatures/characters who are defined by being part-bird (such as gryphons, harpies, various dieties, etc.) or temporarily birds (shapeshifters, victims who are cursed into an animal form, etc.). Or they could even be entirely human, but just have birdish vibes in your opinion.

They can be from any genre of any media (movies, shows, books, comics, games, etc.) (OCs count, too, if you like). All that matters is that they are avian-coded, and you like them!

Stryker from ATRS (as the rot spreads, my friend's fanfic on AO3) and tbh Hawks from MHA but like only specific fan interpretations of Hawks

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Silly Game Time: What's the best tactile (touch) sensation?

petting fluffy animals

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I just wish there were some more representation of SA and rape in media that wasn't super specific to women who were raped or sa'd by men.

Like don't get me wrong, it's good to talk about that!! It's very good to raise awareness of those types of things, its just kind of frustrating when every song about sa I try and listen to, most books and media, the storys are incredibly specific to girls and women who were hurt by men.

This is coming from a guy who has been through that type of trauma, and been hurt by people who weren't men, I just wanna listen to the vent songs, and see myself represented. T^T

and once again because this is the pissing on the poor website, I'm not saying women's stories of being sa'd shouldn't be told, i'm not saying men don't sa people, I'm just saying there's more to the story. There's other people out there that don't fit that category.

Idk.

-Parker (he/they)