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so ticked off when I hear "the youth is too leftist" or "young people are radicalized". bitch if we were, we'd be seizing the means of production. i personally think we aren't left and radical enough
ÂżDo you think Sirius and James felt entitled to bully Snape because he was an easy target, being half-blood and poor, while they belonged to pure-blood families?
Yes, and Iâve talked about this many times before too. Sirius and James werenât just from a higher social class, they were at the very top of the privilege pyramid within Hogwarts: both wealthy, from prominent families, both pure-bloods. Thereâs an entire social web at play that meant not only did they feel entitled to bully a boy below them both economically and socially, but they also knew â whether consciously or not â that their actions would have no consequences.
And Iâm not just referring to the fact that, if they were at risk of being expelled, their families could step in and exert pressure. Iâm talking about the economic security they had. If they had been expelled, it wouldnât have mattered: they had money, they came from affluent backgrounds, they werenât going to end up on the streets, they werenât going to lose everything. If Severus had been expelled, he wouldâve had to go back to a slum in a deprived area, with an abusive father, in an environment where he couldnât even afford proper clothes. Going home wasnât an option for him, going home meant losing any chance, no matter how small, of doing something with his life.
Sirius and James didnât have to worry about that. They had options. So of course, it was much easier to go after the boy who not only already came from a disadvantaged situation â and was therefore a more vulnerable target â but also couldnât defend himself with full force because doing so could get him expelled, and that was a risk he simply couldnât afford. That played a major role in the whole dynamic. Sirius and James were a pair of privileged, aristocratic brats, and their true colours showed when they found the perfect victim, someone they felt entitled to bully for his ideas or his friendships. But regardless of Severusâs views, the truth is that this was a situation involving two boys with power targeting a boy with no support. Thatâs not just abusive, itâs profoundly classist.
If James and Sirius had any real courage or genuine political ideals, they wouldâve gone after Mulciber, Avery, or Rosier, but those three werenât easy targets, and messing with them wouldnât have come cheap. So, well⊠better to go for the poor kid, right?
Defending that kind of behaviour is defending abuse of power, classism, and bullying based on social prejudice. And it absolutely disgusts me that there are still people out there trying to justify or sugarcoat the actions of James and Sirius â because they were vile.
Vivid fail.
it annoys me how much of "x people of y time period did z" is just the way the RICH done this things, I wanna see the common people's way!
Opinions on the whole chav thing, like some people hate it and think its classist because it stands for council housed and violent, but I'd argue the opposite because going to a public British secondary school I was around tons of chavvy girls and idk about council housed because I didn't know much about their lives but they were DEFINITELY violent and not particularly clever either
Donât come at me with that classist nonsense. What youâre doing is taking a group that already has fewer resources and fewer opportunities, and then framing the effects of that as if they were inherent traits.
When you say theyâre âviolentâ or ânot particularly clever,â youâre ignoring the fact that those things are often linked to material conditions: underfunded schools, lack of support, fewer opportunities, social marginalisation. Itâs not that people âare like that,â itâs that theyâre dealing with a system that gives them less to begin with. Reducing that to personal failings is exactly how class prejudice sustains itself.
And âchavâ isnât neutral, itâs a label thatâs been used in the UK to mock and stigmatise working-class people. So your argument doesnât just describe, it reinforces a stereotype and keeps that stigma going, without actually engaging with the root of the problem.
Also, letâs be real: I went to a posh school and it was full of idiots too. The difference is they had money, tutors, extracurriculars -every possible advantage- and still managed to be thick. So maybe the issue isnât âwhat chavs are like,â but how quick you are to judge them for circumstances they didnât choose.
i think it's bizarre that people do not understand how class division/classism works within the england, and the uk as a whole.
the popularity of far-right and right-wing parties is fueled by the class division and billionaires claiming they work for the working people. the resurgence of racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia, ableism etc. is also to do with classism. punching down because the government doesn't care about ANY of us and the ultra-rich use that to turn attention away from them: it's class division.
south london boroughs (think croydon, sutton) are considered 'shitholes' because they're full of the disadvantaged working class, where the crime rates are higher, the houses are cheaper, the council tax is higher because the problems that the working class face aren't solved by shelving it and avoiding the area, they're solved by investing time and energy into the problems in our communities (like kids being groomed into gangs because they don't have anyone to help them out of it, security chasing loiterersâkids!â out of shopping centres because all the youth centres have been underfunded for years). this happens all across the country, in major cities that get treated as dangerous shitholes because they are inhabited by the disadvantaged.
and not only that
our accents are so fucking intertwined with class, not only do they locate you on the island but they also tell others what class you are from. we see people switching between their normal accent and a more 'refined' posh accent because they get treated differently depending on which they use. i have about three different accents i use, my normal, slightly more refined, and then the toned down RP. all of which i will use in different situations and i have done so since i was very little. growing up on a council estate taught me that people treat you like shite on the bottom of their shoes if they even perceive you as council estate trash, but if you can mask that and sound less working class, they actually look at you with more respect. people on the streets, in schools, in the workplace, all fall into this trap. this class division is fucking everywhere.
when USamericans (in specific because i see this a lot) make fun of 'british accents', which are usually ones associated with the working class, they do so without the knowledge of how that exact thing has shaped our country. classism is rampant everywhere, but people tend to underestimate the amount that it has affected how our country works to this day.
TRANSFORMERS AU (yuri StarOp fic)
Setting: Year 3000, Cybertron
MAIN CHARACTERS:
Optimus Prime
Affiliation: Autobot
Profession: Rising Political Figure / Candidate for Governor of Iacon
Personality:
Noble, compassionate, inspirational
Driven by duty and moral responsibility
Leader-by-example
Initially skeptical of Decepticons due to upbringing
Polite and cordial, but emotionally guarded
Motive:
Maintain order and stability within Autobot cities
Win the governorship of Iacon
Protect her public image and reputation
Eventually: reconcile her love for Starscream with her political role
Relationships:
Megatron: Former best friend. Shared childhood, mined energon together, rose in politics together. Their ideological split is deeply personal.
Bumblebee: Younger-sister dynamic. Close confidant. Their relationship fractures later over Starscream.
Starscream: Romantic interest. Initially skeptical and cautious. Slowly falls in love.
Sentinel Prime: Political opponent in the Iacon election.
Starscream
Affiliation:Decepticon
Mafia Role: Underboss
Position at Nemesis: Head of the âSeekersâ (waitress staff)
Personality:
Ambitious
Prideful
Sharp-tongued
Strategic
Emotionally guarded
Narcissistic
Motive:
Escape Megatronâs control
Gain independence and power
Protect her status within the Decepticon hierarchy
Initially: Capture or manipulate Optimus per Megatronâs orders
Eventually: Torn between finally getting free from Megatron and genuine feelings for Optimus
Relationships:
Megatron: Leader, enemy, and source of fear. Owes a âdebtâ to her.
Shockwave: Early follower alongside her. Freaks her out due to lack of emotion and conversation.
Soundwave: Also an early follower alongside her. Cautious alliance. Extreme dislike.
Thundercracker & Skywarp: Sisters and fellow seekers. Theyâre extremely close.
Optimus Prime: Initially a target and a ticket to freedom. Becomes romantic interest.
Megatron
Affiliation: Decepticon
Mafia Role: Boss (Crime Lord)
Position: Owner of The Nemesis and antagonist.
Personality:
Charismatic
Egocentric
Ruthless
Power-driven
Emotionally hardened
Motive:
Originally sought equality between classes
Felt betrayed by Optimus for refusing rebellion
Now seeks revenge and control
Runs Decepticon territories like a business empire
Relationships:
Optimus Prime:Former best friend. Feels betrayed by her loyalty to the system.
Starscream: Underboss; moderately trusted but monitored. Has an extreme dislike for her but is incredibly useful. Keeps her âtrappedâ
Soundwave: Most loyal operative. Would Trust Soundwave with her life.
Shockwave: Strategic mastermind and technological backbone.
Bumblebee
Affiliation: Autobot
Role: Optimusâs closest friend
Personality:
Bubbly
Adventurous
Rebellious
Emotionally expressive
Motive:
Escape rigid Autobot culture
Experience freedom in Decepticon nightlife
Protect Optimus from social and political ruin
Relationships:
Optimus Prime: Older sister dynamic. Deep admiration and loyalty. Their relationship fractures over Starscream.
Starscream: Tense relationship after first bar encounter.
Shockwave
Affiliation: Decepticon
Mafia Role: Caporegime (Technology & Cyber Operations)
Personality:
Cold
Logical
Emotionally detached
Highly efficient
Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity
Hacking
Financial operations
Digital surveillance
Relationships:
Megatron: Trusted strategist.
Starscream: Professional tension possible. Nobody knows with him.
Shockwave: Maybe some yaoi
Soundwave
Affiliation: Decepticon
Mafia Role: Consigliere / Intelligence Director
Personality:
Cunning
Loyal
Observant
Strategic
Responsibilities:
Surveillance
Intelligence gathering
Spy network
Reports directly to Megatron
Relationships:
Megatron: Most loyal subordinate.
Rumble & Frenzy: His two children. Pull constant pranks on him. Stern, but has a soft spot for them.
Laserbeak & Ravage: Created by Soundwave himself. Surveillance companions
Starscream: Looks down on her even though Starscream is above him. Hint of jealousy.
Shockwave: BL???
MINOR CHARACTERS: (more will be added on as the story progresses.)
Thundercracker
Affiliation: Decepticon
Mafia Role: N\A (Only works as a waitress)
Position: Senior Seeker
Personality:
Calm
Intelligent
Elitist pride
Reluctantly loyal
Most compassionate of the sisters
Traits:
Questions Megatronâs cruelty privately
Appears half-hearted in violent enforcement
Believes in capability and status
Secret passion for screenwriting and storytelling
Internal Conflict:
Wants more from life than slum survival.
Feels trapped by class and family loyalty.
Relationships:
Starscream: Protective older-sister energy
Skywarp: Frustrated but caring sibling
Megatron: Respects power, not cruelty
Skywarp
Affiliation: Decepticon
Mafia Role: Enforcer
Position: Seeker
Personality:
Immature
Physically strong
Not highly strategic
Loyal to her sisters
Traits:
Prankster
Relies on brute strength
Thrives in chaos
Acts out when unsupervised
Role in Mafia:
Intimidation
Debt collection
Crowd control
Relationships:
Starscream: Deep loyalty
Thundercracker: Frequently corrected by her
THE SEEKERS
Seeker Category Overview
The Seekers are:
Waitress staff at The Nemesis
Loyal to Starscream first, Megatron second
Trained in both hospitality and combat
Skilled in gathering information from patrons
Used as enforcers when needed
They are both:
Public-facing charm
Private muscle
They are underestimated because of their service roles, which makes them dangerous.
There are many Seekers, but the primary trio are: Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker.
Other Seekers:
Handle financial drop-offs, escort VIP clients, act as surveillance in social settings, smuggle goods through city checkpoints, and maintain bar security
They are:
Competitive, socially aware, and protective of their territory
The Seekers act as:
A militia and a public relations front.
CITY ALIGNMENTS
Autobot-Ruled Cities
Iacon â Primary capital, political center
Metroplex â Living city/Titan headquarters
Protihex â Sector Six-Zero city-state
Kalis â Formerly controlled, now ruined
Rodion â Southern hemisphere city-state
Altihex â Part of the Tri-Torus Loop
Decepticon-Ruled Cities
Kaon â Primary Decepticon capital, gladiatorial roots
Polyhex â Industrial stronghold
Tarn â One of the First Five Cities
Vos â One of the First Five Cities
Helex â One of the First Five Cities
Tesarus â One of the First Five Cities
Trypticon â Associated with Megatronâs early rise
Crystal City â Decepticon-held territory
SETTING DESCRIPTIONS
Autobot Cities
Gleaming towers
Clean streets
Strict order and security
Political governance
Cultural elitism
Structured nightlife (formal gatherings, games, intellectual events)
Reputation and family legacy matter deeply
Atmosphere: Elegant, controlled, superior, but emotionally restrained.
Decepticon Territories
Neon-lit slums
Industrial smoke and exposed piping
Underground bars and music venues
Mafia-run governance
Business and influence over elections
Strong community bonds despite poverty
Atmosphere: Chaotic, alive, dangerous, but passionate and authentic.
PLOT SUMMARY
The year is 3000. Cybertron is divided not by war, but by class. Optimus Prime, a rising Autobot political candidate for Governor of Iacon, lives in a world of order, privilege, and prestige. Her closest friend, Bumblebee, rebels against societal norms and secretly frequents Decepticon territories for nightlife and adventure. After relentless persuasion, Bumblebee convinces Optimus to visit a bar⊠The Nemesis, unaware (to Optimus) that it is located deep within Decepticon territory.
There, she meets Starscream. A confrontation erupts after Bumblebee drunkenly bumps into her. Starscream, unaware at first of Optimusâs identity, lashes out at her Autobot status. Upon learning she is the future governor of Iacon, fear sets in⊠not of Optimus, but of Megatronâs reaction. Megatron, former Autobot and Optimusâs childhood best friend, now runs the Decepticon underworld. Once driven by equality, she now seeks revenge and power after Optimus refused to rebel with her years ago. Megatron orders Starscream to capture Optimus. Starscream devises a plan to manipulate and befriend her.
LATER IN THE STORY
As Optimus wins the governorship against Sentinel Prime, her secret visits to the slums begin affecting her campaign. Bumblebee confronts her, leading to a devastating argument. In anger, Bumblebee reveals that Starscream works for Megatron and that Megatron wants Optimus dead. Heartbroken and furious, Optimus storms into Decepticon territory alone.
The main 4s appearances are based on their bishoujo figures :3