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experimenting with themes to see which ones work best and gosh there are so many problems arising,,

I wanna share these memes real quick lmao

I'm so sorry if anyone has made these before! Please let me know (:

this post is an experiment, I am curious about how far you will get into the post.

to start, I challenge you to read the orange text below, and not read any further:

the challenge is to only read this far into the post. if you are stopping here, leave a comment about your favorite carbohydrate.

ok, you have decided to continue reading. hell yeah. no shame in that at all. this test is not meant to make you feel bad, in fact, you should be happy whenever you want forever.

if you made it here leave a comment of your favorite fictional universe, you are officially a Tier 2 Post Reader.

ok, the next part of this post is behind a barrier, there's a keep reading button. if you made it this far, tell me your favorite reptile in the comments. you are more than welcome to stop here, only continue if you would like to.

hiiiii :)

ok you're in the big leagues now. this is the DLC of the post. if you made it here, tell me your favorite milk substitute.

now FOR REAL. this would be a cool place to finish off at. you can go after this, I promise you're not missing out, you can leave. If you made it here, tell me what tattoo you would get if you decided to get a new tattoo today.

thank you for reading, I promise this is a cool place to stop reading the post. you really can go now. :) 👍

*ahem* alright, you are still with me. I'm happy to have ya. here's the deal, the chance of you seeing a picture of my dog within this post is 12.5%. you have a 1/8 chance of seeing a dog in this post.

keep in mind, that is not a high chance.

if you are ready to leave now, tell me your favorite plant. like, your favorite plant can be a tree or a specific fruit or vegetable or whatever. just tell me your favorite. then you may leave the post.

alright. since you made it here, I have the ultimate test: a link. definitely the highest barrier to entry so far, this could lead you anywhere. it's a trust exercise with a complete stranger.

clicking on this link will continue the post further, for how long this will go on, I cannot say. If you do not want to proceed, tell me your favorite sauce, and be on your way. I like buffalo ranch.

xenogender visibility day is coming up

Hello everyone, i just wanted to say that xenogender visibility day is soon, it has been celebrated on May 15th since 2021! Please reblog, share and like this so more people can know about it :D

(also happy lesbian visibility week to those who celebrate it!)

i've seen people talk about this, and from that perspective it kinda makes sense i'd say? though there are some things id point out

first of all, from just quickly browsing the splatoon wiki and going over the splatfest wins (if i am reading them correctly), other idols have had similar streaks to what shiver has going on right now, and at least i don't recall there being this much backlash (but at the same time, just like you mentioned, two teams get upset at the same time, instead of just one team, so i guess that's where the extra uproar is coming from) but this isn't really the first time that this has happened? with callie going in a 6 win streak in north america, and marina going on a 6 win streak as well in japan and a win streak of 7 in europe

and just to say that, idols have already been on long win streaks, even with regional voting, though i can still see how the worldwide tallying probably is/could be an issue, though i doubt that anything at this point is gonna be done to it at this point, it's already been implemented for a whole year, i doubt that they are going to suddenly change that whole thing, so sure, maybe some transparency of how the votes are split could work? not sure for the fix of it... but i feel like we just have to get used to this system now

and with the shiver being the fan-favourite... for one, i do hope people realize that it isn't, just, about picking the idols? i mean sure, some people definitely do that, no doubt about it, but i genuinely believe that the majority of the player base picks for the theme, like the amount of people that are always conflicted when a new theme drops is hefty, just going to show that, if it were for the idol, they would've just gone with that idol, but instead are genuinely conflicted with what team to pick, so if shiver gets the popular vote, well then so be it, clearly most people preferred that theme over the rest (though i will admit, some of the choices are rather questionable, i mean who would pick nessie over aliens? /hj)

that's all to say that, while i do somewhat understand the perspective, and the fact that all these things can pile up, it is still a bit confusing to me, as to why these results are being taken so seriously, since, at least from my perspective, like, is it because people are so heavily invested in that game? if so, why? is it like a special interest type of thing, a comfort game, etc. or is it something else

(also apologies if anything sounds incohesive, it's rather late and i'm tired lol)

on a semi related note? why are people getting genuinely mad? i am seriously curious

and it doesn't have to be related to be this splatfest, i mean like, for all splatfests, why are people getting this angry

Tips for writing flawed but lovable characters.

Flawed characters are the ones we root for, cry over, and remember long after the story ends. But creating a character who’s both imperfect and likable can feel like a tightrope walk. 

1. Flaws That Stem From Their Strengths

When a character’s greatest strength is also their Achilles' heel, it creates depth.

Strength: Fiercely loyal.

Flaw: Blind to betrayal or willing to go to dangerous extremes for loved ones.

“She’d burn the whole world down to save her sister—even if it killed her.”

2. Let Their Flaws Cause Problems

Flaws should have consequences—messy, believable ones.

Flaw: Impatience.

Result: They rush into action, ruining carefully laid plans.

“I thought I could handle it myself,” he muttered, staring at the smoking wreckage. “Guess not.”

3. Show Self-Awareness—or Lack Thereof

Characters who know they’re flawed (but struggle to change) are relatable. Characters who don’t realize their flaws can create dramatic tension.

A self-aware flaw: “I know I talk too much. It’s just… silence makes me feel like I’m disappearing.” A blind spot: “What do you mean I always have to be right? I’m just better at solving problems than most people!”

4. Give Them Redeeming Traits

A mix of good and bad keeps characters balanced.

Flaw: They’re manipulative.

Redeeming Trait: They use it to protect vulnerable people.

“Yes, I lied to get him to trust me. But he would’ve died otherwise.”

Readers are more forgiving of flaws when they see the bigger picture.

5. Let Them Grow—But Slowly

Instant redemption feels cheap. Characters should stumble, fail, and backslide before they change.

Early in the story: “I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this.”

Midpoint: “Okay, fine. Maybe I could use some help. But don’t get used to it.”

End: “Thank you. For everything.”

The gradual arc makes their growth feel earned.

6. Make Them Relatable, Not Perfect

Readers connect with characters who feel human—messy emotions, bad decisions, and all.

A bad decision: Skipping their best friend’s wedding because they’re jealous of their happiness.

A messy emotion: Feeling guilty afterward but doubling down to justify their actions.

A vulnerable moment: Finally apologizing, unsure if they’ll be forgiven.

7. Use Humor as a Balancing Act

Humor softens even the most prickly characters.

Flaw: Cynicism.

Humorous side: Making snarky, self-deprecating remarks that reveal their softer side.

“Love? No thanks. I’m allergic to heartbreak—and flowers.”

8. Avoid Overdoing the Flaws

Too many flaws can make a character feel unlikable or overburdened.

Instead of: A character who’s selfish, cruel, cowardly, and rude.

Try: A character who’s selfish but occasionally shows surprising generosity.

“Don’t tell anyone I helped you. I have a reputation to maintain.”

9. Let Them Be Vulnerable

Vulnerability adds layers and makes flaws understandable.

Flaw: They’re cold and distant.

Vulnerability: They’ve been hurt before and are terrified of getting close to anyone again.

“It’s easier this way. If I don’t care about you, then you can’t leave me.”

10. Make Their Flaws Integral to the Plot

When flaws directly impact the story, they feel purposeful rather than tacked on.

Flaw: Their arrogance alienates the people they need.

Plot Impact: When their plan fails, they’re left scrambling because no one will help them.

Flawed but lovable characters are the backbone of compelling stories. They remind us that imperfection is human—and that growth is possible.

HUGE FUCKING REMINDER

“delulu” is not funny or cute. it is an insult to actual delusional people/beasts. DO NOT say it. it is gross

“so psycho” is also NOT funny or cute. it again is a HUGE slap in the face to actual psychotic people/beasts.

a few examples of dumb terms they are disgusting and insulting. if you say them you don’t support the mental ill

this wont reach anyone, but i still feel the need to say something

please take a break from the internet, do things that you still love, talk to people you still love, remind each other that you love them, spend extra time to take care of yourself

and please, dont do anything drastic, live in spite, or at the very least try

there are still people here for you, and if not, you will always have yourself

reblog if your blog is a safe place for low empathy people   i want to see how many people im safe interreacting with :]

Robots with body dysmorphia.

Robots who are jealous of other robots who have a display screen, RGB lighting, or better specs.

Robots who wish they had more versatile hands.

Robots with treads who wish they could walk.

Robots who weld extra metal on their form, wanting accessories and body modifications so badly and taking it into their own hands.

Robots who exchange their parts frequently because they're never quite happy with the replacements.

Large robots who yearn to be smaller, and small robots who yearn to be larger.

Robots with obsolete and ancient frames who dream of what it would be like to have been built with the newest technological advances.

Robots made for war with built-in weapons who are ashamed and embarrassed.

Robots who wish to be different, and would try anything to achieve that goal.