Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
ASIANS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE
We are not interchangeable
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Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
Asians are not interchangeable
ASIANS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE
We are not interchangeable
PSA. please read if you have some time .
many people didn’t know what went down, because of how fast the racist post was removed, so in that way i can understand how it was seen as drama . i’m tired, and the past few days make me feel sick. i understand there will be disagreements with how i posted regarding the forwardly racist post someone made the other day, but i’m making one last comment to say i’m extremely unapologetic about standing up for myself and several others who were harmed by that post. please understand that i don’t condone callout posts, UNTIL they become racist, an attack on the POC community in the rpc, something that made me feel like throwing up the moment i saw it . we were regarded as imbeciles and degenerates . please let that sink in for a moment . that racism , pure disgusting behavior only sits behind the veil of the platform it was posted on, so immediately at first glance it was seen as drama - which this is so far from being drama . this isn’t a controversy, this was pure, thought out hate , an attempt to compare “ coloring white muses “ to the dangers of white-washing. i’m losing hope thinking of the amount of times this was called drama . i understand its not something to see in a place you want to escape to but think about the fact, this racist post existed in a place that is supposed to be peaceful , a place for everyone to write in . it hurts me knowing my friends fear speaking out again against racial hate because they fear they’re being judged for simply speaking out for things we’re familiar to growing up . being silent about these things continue to remain harmful to the rpc . the racism can’t be ignored, and to be more mindful , perhaps all posts should have been tagged however it would help someone it bothered . the bottom line is, i will comment on every and any post that becomes aggressively racist like that, because staying silent is an answer in itself, and if nothing is progressively attempted, this won’t go away . we will still be seen as below everyone else, and for some reason its not taken seriously . this was directly coded to hurt us, to make fun of us for adding culture from ourselves to simply connect . this was far from drama, and its painful to see this was regarded as such . i say i will always tag things appropriately to help someone who might not want to see something, but i was never approached on the subject . i apologize for not really posting anything aside from ooc, which were those posts but at the same time? i won’t stay silent against attacks like this . this isn’t the kind of approach i want my fellow POC writers to fall into, where they feel like the tone of their voice in response to racial posts should be silenced because its DRAMA or CALLOUT CULTURE . when does this stop for us ? when will i feel like my thoughts matter when someone is out there telling us how wrong we are for “coloring a white muse” ? when will we stop having second thoughts for making cultural changes to our muses, in fear that it just won’t get accepted? we know the notion of ignoring things and not giving it attention; but we’ve suffocated all our lives just ignoring racism, but thats not something we should have to even do.
i understand how crazy this website has become in how long the rpc has been and evolved . but silence is not the answer when it becomes aggressively racial, when it attempts to marginalize a group of people . this writing platform is meant to be open to everyone and anyone, not tell the POC that we can’t “color a white muse” because its wrong . i just want someone to try and see this in our point of view .
while i’ve stayed away for a bit, i began to feel unwanted which inspired this psa . i’ll understand if you leave, but please reach out, like this, interact in some way if you’d still like to write with me on this blog .
Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya // Sanya, Hainan, China
i cannot stress this enough. i will tag discourse and general unpleasantness for those on the dash who can’t handle seeing it, but dismissing shit like overt and obvious racism as drama is not cool or okay, especially when you’re making light of it, and ESPECIALLY when you’re not part of the marginalized group it targets. if you don’t have anything insightful to say, keep your mouth shut instead of bitching about how real world issues are preventing you from pretending to be anime character on tumblr.
also: i tagged my posts as “drama /” for the blanket convenience of those who just dont want to see discourse at all, but i wanted to remind you all that this? this is not actually drama.
that was a display of a powerful, harmful and toxic mindset that works to marginalize us. this is something much more than your textbook petty drama. you hate to see it, so do we. trust us.
but it has to be talked about.
i really gotta just say if you believe "coloring a white person" to any poc ethnicity is wrong or can be compared to the dangers of white washing? Please exit my blog or at least let me know bc i cannot let myself be around that.
AS LONG AS I’M WITH YOU… AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU BY MY SIDE… I WON’T GIVE UP EVEN IF I’M SCARED. independent & private iteration of TIFA LOCKHART of square enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII. as portrayed by yurim.
just a lil psa
i kinda disappeared after finding out my friend passed in the hospital, like days after it actually happened so i’ve been in a kind of weird place since then. i don’t want anyone to think i was ghosting them, ive just not had motivation to respond or even be online, and i feel really bad for that. things have been a little better, and i feel a little better so ill be online doing some things, thank you if you’ve read this .
starters / prompts taken from various characters starring in the game fire emblem : three houses . feel free to change pronouns / tenses as necessary .
“ feel free to say hi whenever you like ”
“ don’t hold back for my sake ”
“ you think I’m so clumsy that I need someone to watch over me ? ”
“ you act like you’re full of regret , but I know you don’t really mean it ”
“ you actually look more handsome to me with honesty on your face ”
“ don’t be ashamed of crying ”
“ could you keep quiet for a bit ? ”
“ you’re actually kind of amazing ”
“ do you mean to imply you have no intention of acting a bit more respectably ? ”
“ stop acting so nonchalant about getting hurt or killed ”
“ naive and uptight is no way to live your life ”
“ you’d better watch that temper ”
“ i am absolutely disinterested in spending any time with you ”
“ your lack of self-awareness is deeply troubling ”
“ I’ll just be straightforward about taking advantage of you ”
“ when will you tire of challenging me in pointless competitions ? ”
“ you expect me to believe that ? ”
“ i’ve had enough of your foolish antics ”
“ i wish you would not sneak up on me like that ”
“ before you reprimand me , take a moment to consider your own failings ”
“ it is like hearing a snake sing an aria ”
“ am I hearing a deathbed confession ? ”
“ i never have any idea what you’re talking about ”
“ don’t walk away when i’m talking to you ”
“ you’ll be the death of me for sure ”
“ i do not intend to die ”
“ i can’t believe you put yourself at risk for my benefit ”
“ i don’t think i’ve ever seen you smile ”
“ i do not desire your gratitude ”
“ you’re surprisingly strong for how slender you appear ”
“ perhaps i was flustered needlessly ”
“ i had forgotten how charmingly ethereal you can be ”
“ you’re going a little overboard ”
“ you have shaken me to my very core ”
“ so this is what death is like ”
“ if you get sick of me , i’m sorry ahead of time ”
“ i’m embarrassed just thinking about it ”
“ you’re like a little brother to me ”
“ spending the rest of my life with you doesn’t sound so bad ”
“ if our roles were reversed , I don’t think I’d be able to forgive you ”
“ you actually hate me , right ? ”
“ you haven’t stabbed me yet ”
“ i want to be more like you ”
“ i actually envy the size of your heart ”
“ i don’t think you can solve all your problems by throwing a few punches ”
“ there aren’t a lot of people like you in the world ”
“ sorry I’ve been so oblivious to your needs ”
“ sometimes you just can’t afford to wait around for someone else to notice ”
“ yesterday’s enemy is today’s ally ”
“ you have to abandon old feuds ”
“ learn to protect yourself before trying to protect me ”
“ i always trust that you’ve got my back ”
“ if only people could be more like flowers ”
“ if you promise not to resort to violence , I’ll do whatever you want ”
“ i can’t stand the sight of me either ”
“ i would be even more impressed if you hadn’t been screaming the whole time ”
“ i did what was necessary to get you to comply ”
“ you have so much power in you , just waiting to be unleashed ”
“ i’m hopelessly terrified of you ”
Final Fantasy VII: Remake - Hollow (End Credits)
ALSO REGARDING MY LAST POST & TRADITIONS , zack leaving gongaga for that period of time meant he was going to lose touch with his own heritage . there were moments of feeling so homesick he thought about leaving training the day before he met angeal . it was such a culture shock, how different things were and how quickly he had to acclimate to . zack doesn’t completely remember his home language . because shinra is practically an institution that wants to control its foot soldiers, and soldier elites, “ Fair “ is not his true last name, but the one given to him upon his initiation . However, he doesn’t talk about this at all , it would only be dishonorable if his parents ever knew - because his changed last name only solidified his seriousness and parted ways with his old life .
me not thinking about , how in crisis core zack really loved the flowers aerith was growing bc it reminded him ,, of the flower festival back home ,,, :’)
ALSO REGARDING MY LAST POST & TRADITIONS , zack leaving gongaga for that period of time meant he was going to lose touch with his own heritage . there were moments of feeling so homesick he thought about leaving training the day before he met angeal . it was such a culture shock, how different things were and how quickly he had to acclimate to . zack doesn’t completely remember his home language . because shinra is practically an institution that wants to control its foot soldiers, and soldier elites, “ Fair “ is not his true last name, but the one given to him upon his initiation . However, he doesn’t talk about this at all , it would only be dishonorable if his parents ever knew - because his changed last name only solidified his seriousness and parted ways with his old life .
gongaga traditions that zack fell out of when he left home .
Flower exchanging festival ( 鲜花节 / xiānhuā jié ) active in february, ( 15th day, first lunar month ) the exchange of fresh flowers, mostly roses & green sticks, beneath the glowing lanterns, in addition to incense, to promote good will into the year . Seventh Fairy Water Splashing Festival ( 七仙岭泼水节 / qī xiān lǐng pōshuǐ jié ) ( 7th day of 7th lunar month ) practically a day long water fight . traditional sports competitions held, arts competitions, cultural heritage exhibits held for locals & distant travelers, Qīxiān , the 7th fairy protects the cluster of mountains surrounding secret hot springs .
Gongqi festival ( 贡岐节 / gòng qí jié ) a celebration to gods / goddesses / ancestors . yearly , chinese new year. there are 4 dialects within Gongaga, but they all have one aim regardless of the unique differences with celebration - safety & prosperity into the new year . ( knife climbing, fire jumping, sacrificial ceremonies , parades , fireworks, & other displays of courage ) Li brocade art / embroidery , considered to be one of the most difficult practices and takes years to accomplish - the beautiful thick dragon quilt is offered as tribute to the emperor in imperial times, as a part of the ceremony .
Qingming Festival ( 清明 / qīngmíng “ clear & bright “ ) the cleansing & purification of graves, ancestor worship, offering food to deceased, incense burning . * during zacks leave from home, he was presumed dead, and honored during this traditional grave-sweeping day .
Dragon boat festival / Double Fifth Festival ( 端午节 / duānwǔ jié ) occurs near summer solstice, fifth day of fifth month of traditional chinese calendar . commemoration of the death of a national hero .
AS LONG AS I’M WITH YOU… AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU BY MY SIDE… I WON’T GIVE UP EVEN IF I’M SCARED. independent & private iteration of TIFA LOCKHART of square enix’s FINALY FANTASY VII. as portrayed by yurim ❤
it’s Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month and that means reminding everyone that America stole Hawaii for sugar money, forced Japanese ppl in internment camps, exploited Chinese workers while also denying them entry and set south east asia for fuckery w their imperialism :)
me , trying to acknowledge Zack is a Flirt TM: ok also me: Zack Is A Flirt For Aerith TM