#dear jasmine

[jasmine-flowered]

omg you play DnD. DM or player, and if you're a player, what class?

I do! I'm currently DMing an eight-party campaign, so I've got my hands pretty full. For another campaign at college, I’ve been floating the idea of a gnome barbarian, just for the absurdity of it! I’m more well-versed in VtM, but I love how limitless DnD is.

What’s your preferred class? Or do you DM more often?

[jasmine-floweredd]

Hey Jasmine. What happened to your main blog? It’s no longer appearing when I search for it. Did you decide to delete it or was it something else?

Hello love! How odd - I should show up when you search for me, unless I’ve been reported enough that I don’t show up in search results. There’s a possibility that you’ve blocked me, but since you’re actively seeking me out I doubt that’s the case. I’ll check up on it on my main account and reblog this ask when I figure out what’s going on! Thanks for letting me know :3

[jasminedee]

“..and I know your nature, because virgo is such a lovely sign...”

[jasmine-flowered]

Hate to bring this up again but I still think it’s incorrect about the other jasmine I’m curious on your input You say you checked her accounts but those can be misconstrued And taken out of context still ...I think sometimes people are being a little harsh that it’d still not telling a whole story why don’t people just ask about it instead of jumping to conclusions I’ve seen things said on discord&I feel like I’m going to get hate for saying this : I don’t think ppl are judging right

No worries about perpetuating a topic - when it’s in this format of ask-based dialogue it can’t be helped :3

Am I correct in saying you believe that the Jasmine person that people are confusing with me is not actually doing the things people say she is? If so, I'm sorry that there’s a possibility she’s being wrongfully accused. However, unless someone can give me proof that any of the accounts are actually hers, I really don't feel comfortable making too much of an opinion on it. My main goal is to ensure that people don’t confuse me with someone I am not. That would be the case regardless of the other Jasmine’s actions. Is there a way that you can give me proof that she is not who people say she is?

After thinking it over, I’d like to make a (perhaps) final statement that I was unaware of this Jasmine before this blog, and didn’t get to see what happened first hand. Unless someone can provide me with proof, I don’t want to keep bringing her up because it might be completely unnecessary. So far no one has accused me of being someone I am not, and unless that changes, I’ll leave the other Jasmine alone.

Much love to you, bean! Thank you for the ask :3

[jasmine-flowered]

If people think you're that Jasmine it's what you deserve. People like saying how Gab's casual "racism" (lol) makes it more acceptable for other people to be "racist" but you're doing the same thing with hate against Sean. You act all nice but you still helped bully him off this platform. He was doing fine before the tea blogs came and then you all stirred everything up and made problems out of nothing.

Hello dear! A couple things I’d like to clarify.

Due to your wording I am led to believe you don’t support the idea that what Gab said was racist. Would you say that’s correct? If so, I’d like to remind you of her words, “Japanese people f*ck everything up.” This is a derogatory statement about an ethnic minority (that is untrue!) said from a place of privilege. I’m unsure how I can make that any clearer. 

When you say I am doing that same thing with hate against Sean, are you meaning to say that my casual “hatred” makes it more acceptable for other people to be “hateful”? I am curious as to when I have been hateful, and when I have bullied him. This is what worries me; my critiques and concerns are seen as hate. I would love to know if there’s a way I can better organize my thoughts in a way that would not be hurtful.

Finally, I’m surprised I have to continue to reiterate this, but if 18 people are enough to drive someone off a platform, I would submit that the problem is not with the 18 people. There are so many people on Tumblr that love and support Sean. All he has to do is block us (and he has!). The fact that 18 people tagging their posts with discourse tags (which lets anyone blacklist that tag) were somehow strong enough to push someone like Sean off of a whole social media outlet is a little confusing to me.

He was definitely doing fine before this. But there are many people who felt uncomfortable in the community and are glad to know they’re not alone. 

I hesitate to answer asks like these because I’m aware that there’s a low chance you will read this, and an even lower chance you’d be willing to discuss stuff like this. Nevertheless, in hopes of bridging the gap, I’ll respond anyways.

Much love to you, dear - I hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[jasmine-flowered]

Do you like candles? What's your favourite scent?

I love candles! Sadly my residence hall does not allow them, but now that I’m quarantined at home, now would be a perfect time for them, haha.

Not sure what my favorite scent is...I’d have to go candle shopping and let you know! 

Reblog this and tell me your favorite candle scents :3

[jasmine-flowered]

What inspired you to make such a chill tea blog?

I didn’t like how derisive the tea blogs had become. I wanted actual progress rather than hate on both sides. 

I honestly really don’t like the word “tea” blog because it implies petty gossip rather than discourse, which is framed much nicer. You’ll notice I’ve also stopped using the “tea” tags. I want this to be a place where both sides can come in. My life has been guided through learning about the “other” side, because too often we become absolutely certain that we’re right, and that shuts down conversation. Nothing gets done. Nothing progresses.

If discourse blogs are insistent that they are right, and “stan” blogs are insistent that they are right, then no one gets anywhere. I’d much rather say, “this is what I believe, but I welcome other beliefs. I will change my mind if you say something that makes sense, and I’m willing to look past my pride and concede if needed.”

Not to say I’m setting an example or that I’m a role model, but I do hope others take this tone as well. It’s much more productive, I think :3

Thank you for the ask, flower, much love to you!!

~Jasmine

[jasmine-flowered]

You were one of the nicer tea blogs (at least imo) and I'm gonna miss popping in to see how youre doing. Hope life treats you well and everything, good luck on your projects. ❤

You’re such a bean!! I’m currently working on a graphic novel, a short film, and an eight-party DnD campaign, so it’s safe to say I’ve got a lot on my plate. You’re wonderful, and don’t hesitate to reach out again! I can’t promise I’ll respond promptly, but I will respond in time.

Much love your way, dear. Hope you have a good one.