Yknow When One Of Yr Buddies Says A Joke That Just Fucking Crushes It And You’re All Laughing And The

the concept of wizards is so funny. you read a book and can shoot fire from your god damn hands. lmfao

planetfatness:

overheard a girl’s phone conversation on the bus where she angrily asked the person on the other line why she had to call on someone else’s phone - “why did you block my number?? yes you did! then why didn’t you answer my calls or texts???” and i was like damn, this girl is mad, i kinda feel bad for whoever she’s talking to. then she said “no, grandma, LISTEN” and i was like grandma, the fuck? how could you?

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Is there anything that does make you feel better, or have a sense of relief?  I’m asking because I’d like to know how we can help.  I don’t expect you to have all the answers, just that if there’s some way we can come through for you.  Does it help to talk, or does this kind of feedback make things worse?

What helps:

Witnesses testifying publicly that they’ve seen the harassment I’ve dealt with. I hate wording it that way but that’s how it works—people don’t believe women who decide to speak up for themselves, but they do believe women when others speak up for them.

Sincere, positive spotlights. When Kotaku featured my art a few years back, they didn’t get consent, and it was presented sensationally, which is common with photorealism [”You won’t believe these aren’t photographs!” etc]. I got so much hate. Really vulgar sexual harassment. That was my first experience with rape threats. On the other hand, when Orlando Jones signal boosted my art in an interview, he did it with honest, genuine enthusiasm, and it was wonderful. I got positive feedback and work.

Professional validation from other artists. Hoo boy the dream. Someday I’ll have a Wiki page.

Inclusion by fandom. This is sort of petty, but I make fanart, and fanartists are so rarely included in community discussions or asked about the shows they draw. We’re good communicators.

Just generally not being treated like a threat or a freak show. Is nice.

Questions about my artistic choices. It’s validating when people want to know more—it means you see it as real art.

Tagging me in stuff if it reminds you of my art. Tagging me in stuff you made.

Not putting the onus on me to deal with hate.

This is stuff you can do for any artist, I think. Sorry if it all sounds obvious.

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