#not fr

[eclrrtwo]

now kiss please

[heckling-hydrena]

I have a complicated relationship with the concept of microlabels and more specifically aspec microlabels, because on one hand I have nothing against people who want to use a term that more closely describes their experiences it's literally none of my business good for them etc. but on the other hand I do think that sometimes people feel pushed to use microlabels because there are sooo many misconceptions about what asexuality and aromanticism actually are. so for example people who are just discovering their identity will try to connect with other aspecs, realize their experiences don't fully match every other aspec's experiences and get insecure, and that leads to interactions like "is it normal that I'm aromantic but I like shipping and romcoms?" "that actually means you're aegoromantic!" like it doesn't have to! it literally doesn't have to you don't have to identify as aego you can just call yourself aromantic! I feel like it would be way more productive to put effort into dispelling the idea that there's a 'proper' way to be asexual/aromantic instead of creating a microlabel for every experience that doesn't match common stereotypes.

and I'm gonna talk about asexuality specifically here because asexuality is still talked about so much more often (sorry to the aroallo warriors out there) but we've, and I can only assume this is a consequence of the stupid fucking ace discourse, internalized this weird idea that anyone who doesn't 100% fit into the category of 'never felt sexual attraction ever + no libido + sex-repulsed + never even THINKS about sex' either needs to use a microlabel or maybe even isn't really asexual. I've genuinely seen people ask "can I be asexual if I masturbate" "can I be asexual if I think this fictional character is hot" like YES? YES OBVIOUSLY? who is making you feel like you can't call yourself asexual point them out in the crowd for me tell me their name and their home address.

not to mention the fringe group of idiots (and I'll be real it's mostly weirdo terfs saying this shit) who are like "ohhh I feel bad for the REAL asexuals IF they even EXIST because these STRAIGHT people who don't put out on the first date are HIJACKING their community" which pisses me off so bad every time I see it. who the fuck are you to speak for me? keep your forked tongue behind your teeth etc etc.

like idk! people are totally allowed to call themselves aceflux and quoiromantic and fray and litho and whatever they want, but they should never feel like they have to! and it's become abundantly clear that some are being made to feel like they have to.

[diseaseapedia]

Threw some flats on it for fun bc who's gonna stop me

Mostly from memory ngl

[flightdescending]

A BRAND NEW FAKE PETSITE called FLUXIES is launching RIGHT NOW!!

Currently based in a Flight Rising forum thread, a Discord server, and a series of Spreadsheets, Fluxies are adoptable pets that you can customize and breed! Fluxies is a combination Flight Rising Currency (FRC) and Real Life Currency (RLC) service. Most purchases can be made with FRC, with only certain premium services being RLC exclusive. Once purchased, Fluxies are owned by you as character designs as well as collectable pets!

There are several different services you can order for customizing your Fluxies, including adding mutations and colors, as well as the opportunity to order Fluxies based on your OC or fave character. COME CHECK IT OUT!!! It's all done by @deer-rising, I just help with the thread and discord stuff.

[gimmethemprimals]

the pawborough custom pelt rules just make it feel like the devs want people to make official apparel for them. lmao.

[tomswifty-fr]

[radiant-flutterbun]

Posting this here because rotclaw is a well known artist in this community. But it appears his tumblr account has been hacked. Please be wary if he messages you