#constructed

[neonspectrumdreams]

Systems with hundreds or thousands of alters are valid.

Nonhuman alters are valid.

Fictives are valid.

Even the research literature on DID has documented these things. But even if you're not traumagenic - YOU ARE STILL VALID.

[postcard-from-the-past]

Bartola Velasquez, she and her sibling had microcephaly and cognitive developmental disability. They were exhibited in human zoos in the 19th century.

Born in El Salvador, given by their mothers to a merchant to educate and exhibit them. They were eventually billed as "Aztec Children" and an elaborate story was constructed of how they were found in the temple of a lost Mesoamerican city by the name of Iximaya. They toured the U.S. and Europe, appearing before various regents and dignitaries.

French vintage postcard

[crossingscon]

Conlang Panel:

Event Moderator: Sarah Cowett With: Cat Valente, Eljay Rich, Jenny Peterson, Marcus Miles, and Sarah Cowett

Ever wonder what it takes to create a language? Join Sarah and our panelists to discuss the construction and use of conlangs in different fictional and nonfictional settings, and how readers/consumers interact with them. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/6k5wPW--7P0

#crossingscon will take place Aug 15-17, 2025 in Philadelphia, USA. Badges and hotel rooms are available now at crossingscon.org

[shro0msquid]

When I first set out to create a conlang it was as a heartlang to use for expressing myself in journal. However, as it has become more complicated I don't ever know if I'll be able to learn it.

Not only that but I intended to realise that initially I wanted to make it as polysynthetic as possible. However, I've also come to appreciate the beauty of some analytic languages and constructions and am taking a more measured approach.

Conlanging can feel a bit like jazz; it's sometimes about the notes you don't play. Especially when it's sos easy to add EVERY grammatical feature.

I have 14 cases, polypersonal verb agreement, evidentiality markers, topic prominant structure based on pragmatic word order, grammatically marked volition (optional), various clitics, and haven't even gotten started on TAM yet!

[cmweller]

Challenge #03936-J284: Creative Creations

"Should the day come when even I'm not here anymore, please look after this database [DATA CORRUPTED]."

(who is this... Why is this message in my records...)

"Do you have something that's irreplaceable, [DATA CORRUPTED]?"

(irreplaceable... broken parts... can be simply replaced...)

"You'll definitely find it one day, [DATA CORRUPTED]."

(Such things... will only cause trouble...)

"When that time comes... You should leave this place behind" -- Anon Guest

Someone had made it, that was the only certainty. Someone clever. Someone rich. Someone had put gears and cogs and magic together with tools and spells and made... it. A thing that looked like a middle-sized intelligent creature.

A machine that could follow instructions, but also think and reason on its own. Given a task, it could find ways to surmount or subvert obstacles. It could stop if the goal was impossible. Unlike the elemental constructs, that would mindlessly continue on their appointed task until they were destroyed or ordered otherwise by their masters.

That was pretty much all this one knew as it came into awareness. It had been sat on a shelf in a workshop, long gone to dust and cobwebs. What activated it was unknown. Who made it was unknown.

[Check the source for the rest of the story]

[lgbtransgirl]

Ice cold takes from a Transgender Woman:

Men are not inherently Evil

Everyone has the capacity for evil

Transgender Men are men

Transgender Women are women

Excluding Cisgender Men from your spaces requires Transgender Men to out themselves if they want to engage (Same for Women)

Anyone can be Non-Binary, there is no "look" or requirement

Non-binary masculine presenting people should be welcome in queer spaces, many are just treated as men and predators

Non-binary feminine presenting people should be welcome in queer spaces without being seen as "Woman-Lite"

Edited the wording on the first point because too many terfs keep thinking I'm their friend.

[redstonedust]

a lot of media assumes robots would be immortal but i think its a lot more interesting to explore robots dealing with their parts wearing down and battery life shortening and all the horrible little failings that come with being a complicated machine. sure they can replace parts but you'd assume you cant completely ship of theseus them, or it'd have pretty big rammifications on their sense of identity. idk. give me robots with distinct, unique signs of aging. as a treat.

[russellmoreton]

Working Visuals #3 by Russell Moreton Via Flickr: rhythmanalysis : Space, Time and Everyday Life. Lefebvre monoskop.org/images/d/d2/Lefebvre_Henri_Rhythmanalysis_Sp... Jannis Kounellis Carlo Scarpa "Translates the painterly relationship of figure and ground into the space of real situations" The Visual Poetics of Jannis Kounellis, Suzanne Cotter and Andrew Nairne. Modern Art Oxford, 2004-2005.

[aworldofpattern]

Oscar de la Renta: 'Crafted like a mosaic, discover the making-of the #odlrfall2024 stained glass gown — ushering in a a new House-signature embroidery technique.'

Constructed from hundreds of polyamide panes, hand-sewn together in an Art Nouveau style reminiscent of Tiffany glass. Ready-to-wear: £36,546.

[lotrmusical]

never let anyone tell you that trawling through mediocre victorian poetry isn't worth it. we just happened upon an absolute BANGER of a worm poem. go read it or else 🪱🪱🪱

[postcard-from-the-past]

Bartola Velasquez, she and her sibling had microcephaly and cognitive developmental disability. They were exhibited in human zoos in the 19th century.

Born in El Salvador, given by their mothers to a merchant to educate and exhibit them. They were eventually billed as "Aztec Children" and an elaborate story was constructed of how they were found in the temple of a lost Mesoamerican city by the name of Iximaya. They toured the U.S. and Europe, appearing before various regents and dignitaries.

French vintage postcard

[cephalopod-celabrator]

It is inherently fun and sexy to say statements that swap the traditional genders of pronouns and terms mid-statement, such as: "I'm going to make him my wife" "She's my boyfriend" "Who says a guy can't be a pretty princess?" "That girl's the coolest dude I've ever met" "She's a madman who has to be stopped" "It's not his fault he's a material girl" Gender is a set of watercolors and the prettiest shades come from mixing the paints together.

[a-gay-poptart]

I have found the best ally

Straight and cis people will say that they are allies, but you will NEVER measure up to my dentist.

Me: "Hey, is it ok if I can change my name on my info from [DEADNAME] to Aspen?"

Random woman that I wasn't even talking to in the chair next to me: "Honey, if that's the name you had at birth, [DEADNAME] is your only name."

My dentist, very slowly turning her rolley chair towards the woman: "Shush."

Random woman: "Excuse me?"

Destist: *closes privacy curtain while staring bullets at the lady*

Me: *pissing myself laughing*

My dentist while changing my name in my info (reminder that English is not her first language, she immigrated from Russia): "There, Aspen, you have pretty boy teeth. Smile and make all girls swoon."

Me not having the heart to tell her I'm not transmasc but I'm Agender, and still pissing myself laughing: "Thank you [DENTIST NAME]."

Edit: Ok, this has gotten alot of attention, but right now my other posts is what really needs attention. I have a few fundraisers for people trying to evacuate Palestine and Gaza, but also a diabetic who needs her insulin shot. Please please please, go to my page and at the very least repost those posts, have the day you deserve and free Palestine🇵🇸

[zephyrbug]

The Wandering Tomb 🔔🪦💀

New character I get to play! Shes a warforged paladin who's weapon is a giant censer bell! I meant to get her done before artfight but I was a touch late so I've added her today! >:)

[scarletstitchstudios]

I finally made my first yarn wig after 10+ years of crocheting my cosplays...