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Boy do I need to practice this more than I do. It costs nothing to be kind ❤️
i’m gonna go on a rant for a sec.
it is truly terrifying how uneducated a lot of teenagers are now. hurtful words that spew out of their mouth endlessly and they think it’s funny. words such as “retarted” or “n*****”. and it’s “only meant as a joke”. i’m here to say that these words, are not a joke. people used to be seen as these things. i’m calling out to anyone who uses these words regularly, and thinks it makes them funny or cool. it doesn’t. it makes you look like an ass. it makes you look like a fool and it makes you childish. i’m not here to call people names, before people start calling me out. i’m just sick of listening to a group of girls call another girl a slut when she a. didn’t even interact with them in any way and b. is a virgin. the definition of slut is a woman with many sexual partners. so how exactly is she a slut, if she is a virgin? this is ridiculous.
sorry if i offended anyone in any way. i just really needed to get that out of my head. if i offended you, there is no need to say anything to me about it. just block me and move on. if you feel you must say something, please dm me and we can discuss it. this post was not meant to offend anyone. it was simply to get my point across that students in middle school- high school shouldn’t be using the words “n*****” and “retarded” and “slut”..etc. especially not directed at each other, when they don’t even know the true meaning of the words.
Made this post 4 years ago and it still holds water today
(This will have a bunch of spaces for those who struggle to read long/big paragraphs)
This right here is why some writers are just ready to quit, and the lack of interaction from readers, but that’s a topic for another day!
I write stories all the time but never post them because I know how rude people are. And I’m not in the right mental state to deal with that.
Writers have a life outside of writing. Let me say it again.
Creators have a life outside of creating.
They all do; writers, painters, sculptors, knitters, etc.
They do not eat, sleep, and breathe ink or clay or yarn! They have families; mothers, fathers, dogs, cats, fishes, children, husbands, girlfriends, significant others, etc.
Or maybe they just need a break for their mental health. It’s like breaking a bone.
You break your bone, go to the doctors and they tell you to rest, take medication, no physical activities, etc etc.
I’d rather that person take a break and heal instead of pushing their limits and ending up in worse condition than before.
If the creator takes the time to tell you they won’t have an update, or a project will be delayed. You can either stand by their side and give them sympathy, not pity, but sympathy.
You don’t even have to say anything, you’ve acknowledged it and moved on. You’re fine with them needing a break or having plans.
OR, you can leave. You especially do not have to say anything and can call it a day. Leave and never come back. Or leave and just randomly check in on the progress.
But never take the time to say something rude. If you do not want it said to you, do not say it to others.
If you do not want it said to you, do not say it to others.
I know some people can’t help it, but please, try to reread things. Think before you speak, type, write, sign, whatever. Just think!
(Thank you @widowbitessting for letting me use this as an example.)
Why the fuck are you not updating this weekend??? You’ve kept us waiting long enough and now you’re gonna make us wait an extra week?? Is this a joke?
Um, okay, wow. Watch your tone please?
I’m not updating this week as I’m away at a family function and I like to be around when the next part drops in case there’s any issues (like with part 3…)
Apologies you’re having to wait a little longer for the next part.
Wow.