#admin frill

[team-kawaiipunk]

(@wingsofachampion) Hiya! What's Amity Park? -Tropius

Amity Park is a location in Hearthome City, advertised as a peaceful place to walk around with your partner, but the rules are highly exclusionary! Only a specific list of pokemon species are allowed entry, and I've heard they'll even deny entrance to pokemon with too much scarring or missing limbs.

We want to change this for the better! So that everyone can enjoy the beautiful location with their friends and partners.

Current list of pokemon permitted, updated from the original measly eleven:

Pikachu Clefairy Jigglypuff Psyduck Eevee + all evolutions Torchic Shroomish Skitty Turtwig + evolutions Chimchar + evolutions Piplup + evolutions Pachirisu Drifloon Buneary Happiny

[team-kawaiipunk]

(@hearthome-habitant) ...Hey there.

I tried to introduce myself before, but... um. You guys were probably flooded with asks, so I understand if my message fell through the cracks. My name's Troy, I'm a novice contest coordinator, and me and my pals in Hearthome have had more than enough of that stupid park.

With all that said, is it okay if I shared some ideas with you? #TIBFAP is great, but think there's a few things that could make it even more effective.

oh shit hi sorry i've been overwhelmed with schoolwork--

hello troy. i would be more than happy to hear some ideas!

[team-kawaiipunk]

It would appear the park also breaks the law, they said that they deny entry to service pokemon that are not on the list.

I checked that, dear anon. It seems like they got a lawsuit about that a half a year ago, but there's a clause about pokemon deemed dangerous to the establishment that was invoked. Can't find much more about it, though...

[team-kawaiipunk]

I don't support a lot of Amity Park's views but speaking from experience, it can be really intimidating trying to take your Drifloon to playparks where Rampardos and Golem are roughhousing. I know they're just having fun but bigger, stronger pokemon can really hurt small, baby pokemon even if they're just playing.

I take my Drifloon to Amity Park because I can have picnics without being worried someone's out of control pokemon is going to pop him (and don't pretend there aren't trainers out there who can't control their pokemon). I'd love to see Amity Park's roster expanded too, but I think there needs to be a place for baby pokemon to play safely, regardless of how 'cute' someone thinks their Steelix is

You make a good point, but at the expense of missing the entire point of this movement.

It's not about vulnerability (although arguably some of the objective biological aspects being the amorphous concept of "cuteness" involve babies and the innate desire to protect those who are young and therefore vulnerable to danger), but the exclusionary practices of those in power who enforce a system that decides who can or cannot access the square. You benefit directly from a set of rules created not to defend you, but the delicate sensibilities of the wealthy elite.

TL;DR: I believe your reading comprehension is that of one who would, to paraphrase from the distsite, "piss on the poor," but you actually raise a decent point about needing a safe place for baby pokemon to play.

I will take this into consideration, and if I gain the power to make a lasting change in the park, will request an area be sectioned off for particularly young/vulnerable pokemon. In addition, it seems only natural to have a healer on site at all times, in the event of accidents. Just like a pool requires a lifeguard, a large enough park will require some supervision who can step in if things get rowdy.

[team-kawaiipunk]

This is Siv again. Again, we deeply apologize, but we simply wish for our park to be a place where cute Pokemon can roam free with their trainers, without being bothered by any unsightly Pokemon. We are sorry you feel this way.

I’m sorry you have such hatred in your heart. I only wish to create place where all Pokémon can roam free with their trainers, without being bothered by any unsightly bigotry.

[team-kawaiipunk]

Hello all! In light of @amityparkofficial’s presence on the site, I’ve decided to set some ground rules for the team. 1. Do no harm. Mayhem, mischief and property damage are allowed. There’s a chance that we may need to temporarily inconvenience some people later to get them out of the way, but we stay humane about it. 2. The team will operate on a volunteer basis. I may recruit more admins as help is needed, but for now, you can show up and give it a try. You are under zero obligation to stay; all I ask is that you don’t snitch on your fellow members. 3. the dress code is at least one article of clothing or accessory that is either pink or grey. If you have a limited wardrobe for any reason, I’ve got some bandanas you can use! Lace and/or spikes are encouraged. 4. be kind. We’re here to create a more welcoming and inclusive community, and I ask that you keep that in mind at all times.

That should be about it! Our logo is still a work in progress due to some issues with the tablet driver and pen pressure. Thank you for your time!

[team-kawaiipunk]

Still working on Team uniforms, and honestly… I’m kind of struggling here? I want to establish a sense of unity, but not conformity, except we don’t have much in the way of funds. And I would want to be inclusive to all body types, but my sewing skills may not be at that level yet.

Considering the mass cult brainwashing that Galactic did with forcing everyone into the same shitty uniform and hairstyle, I’m starting to think maybe less of a uniform and more Team accessories would be preferable, to give people options….

[team-kawaiipunk]

Question since some people seem to have started acting out on their own: is there any sort of game plan for countering amity park? Like planned protests or sending their account pokemon pictures? Either people didn't see the "do no harm" bit of your post or they decided to go rogue, because I noticed their account is being sent a lot of hate and threats. I think it's only fair for people to get angry and frustrated, but it seems the longer we go without a cohesive goal, the more this'll escalate out of control.

Also frankly it doesn't seem like you ever expected this to blow up this much so please know I'm not like. Blaming you or anything? If you're in over your head then what would you need from us to help with that?

(sending anonymously because I'm not sure about how smart it'd be to publicly call myself an official supporter)

Honestly? Yeah, you summed it up pretty well. I'd like to start with peaceful protests now that we've got some momentum going, and hopefully channel that in a positive way.

So! Let's start with something personal. How about people share stories of their pokemon who aren't allowed in, under the tag "this is banned from amity park"? I want to hear the voices of the people, and try to put a positive spin on this and get the word out there.

I'll start: I've had my feebas since he was just an egg, and I was too. I felt out of place in my own skin, back then, but he and I would always go to the local pond and he'd splash around and make rainbows in the water, trying to cheer me up. That was back in the old days, ha. That pond isn't really accessible anymore, but I still remember what he did for me. Feebas look the way they do in order to deter predators! It's not ugly, it's ingenious! And it's sort of like what I did back in my dysphoria hoodie days, hiding myself.

Feebas is banned from amity park for apparently having an "ugly" appearance, but it's a fighter and a survivor. The beautiful-looking feebas don't last long in the wild, after all.