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My Star Trek friends, reblog with your favourite most ‘out of context’ Star Trek image

I’ll start:

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Hey all, you know how internet searches suck now? When the results are awful, full-of-AI, death-of-the-internet levels of bad?

Start appending date constraints to your searches - "before:2023".

My results have gone from 90% AI bullshit to ~60% usable - which frankly at this point is a huge improvement.

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good morning to everyone but especially the gay whales

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I need a literary analysis of that one chapter, talk to me, tell me how it made you feel, and think of me as your fanfic therapist, come on.

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THANK YOU for saying this, the character bashing from both sides can get tired really fast. There's honestly no villain in the movie, just a bunch of people who want to do what's best for the world and themselves.

That being said, I blame the writers for the whole bash war shit. Like, if they put more research and fleshed out the amendments more, then we could see why exactly we could agree with Cap or with Tony, but they just thrust us this vague idea and expected us to side with it or be against it. The whole conflict could've been managed with amendments, hell, even Tony suggested it at one point.

The Accords are political and the only way to engage in politics is with politics. The team should've tried to work through the amendments and get the stupid parts reworked. Like, there were some massive human rights violations in that thing, they could've easily put so many lawsuits that could've paused the Accords from happening in the first place.

Cap should've told Tony about his parents because that would've brought him closure and made him ready to accept that Bucky didn't do it on his own accord.

I mean, the man is a genius, I highly doubt he would've been so blinded by rage if he only knew about it. Should he have attacked Bucky? No, but was he totally unjustified?

Gimme a break. Try looking at the guy who murdered your parents standing next to you and be calm about it. Tony's riddled with so much PTSD at this point, he should have been eased into the revelation. And Steve had the perfect opportunity to do that. The man managed to forgive him during Endgame. He's capable of forgiveness. I also think it was kinda hypocritical of him to be so angry with Tony for keeping secrets in AOU while he was doing the same thing all along.

I can't blame Bucky for fighting back at the bunker, because the man's brain was still juiced. It's a miracle he didn't go straight-up winter soldier with someone attacking him with the same ferocity that Tony did.

And I maintain what Tony did with Wanda was right. Like, it was not humane, but with the climate at that moment, it was the best thing he could do to protect her when they called for her blood. Again, the whole thing with Accords was a political game. Using brute force against politics always ends up in disaster.

The movie could have been done better. They did not do the characters justice.

Team Captain v.s. Team Ironman

I've been wanting to write this for a little while, but I wanted to do some rewatching and research on the topic again.

This is my view on the topic of who was right, and who was wrong.

My answer? They were both right.

Let me explain:

Tony, after all the damage done that leads to this conflict, wants and does sign the accords. He wants the Avengers to be held accountable for the damages they cause and to have some restrictions so supers can't do anything they want willy nilly. He has the point here. People need rules and structure to avoid anarchy and chaos, to avoid things just ending up a mess.

Steve didn't want to sign the accords because his point was that the avengers couldn't be held down waiting for the green light, not when lives were at stake. His argument is made further when you take in the question of: 'who could actually hold this power?' Hydra invaded SHEILD, the government isn't safe either, and lord knows how corrupt politics are anyway. Hell, after Thanos snapped the government had to go make a consensus. Nobody could hold the avengers when lives were on the line.

Steve and Tony are both right. But they end up also being wrong too.

Tony is blinded by his overwhelming guilt at this point. After all he lost, the new trauma, and dealing with everything, Tony is hyper focused on redemption here. He wants to make up for the things he did, for the people lost in the cross fire. But he ends up not seeing the issues presented to him about signing the accords.

Signing the accords is a problem because, like I talked about with Steve's point, no one can simply have a leash on the heros. If they have to wait then people die, if they are leashed then Hydra would have been pulling the strings. Hydra invaded SHEILD and the government, if they pulled the strings then it's over. Not to mention that the person pushing the accords is General Ross, the man who hunted down Bruce to use him- to make the super soldier serum. General Ross is not an ally, he is a threat.

Steve was also wrong too. Avengers can't have full freedom to do whatever they please. Having powers being used recklessly and causing unnecessary damages to surroundings isn't a good thing. It's a risk to the people he wants to protect.

So Both are right and wrong. Mainly cause this conflict is complex, when you see the risks and factors of why things couldn't work one way or the other. But also remember, this is a conflict created by design too. Zemo had a part to play in this issue. Playing the game just right that would cause the leaders of the avengers to reach a boiling point on the argument that they split.

What I personally feel is that because of the trauma, pain, and exhaustion the two of them were dealing with when the accords were just presented that they were even in a good healthy mindset to even begin dealing with any of it. Both were stressed, dealing with issues on all sides, and couldn't see past the black and white view of absolutes. Steve and Tony were stuck on a chest board as pawns and both were fighting to win. Only we know how this ends up going.

I am Team Captain America AND Team Iron Man.

Cause in the end they are still a team, and I don't pick sides of my team- I choose all of them.

Bonus~

As an added part to this post I wanted to share my thoughts on Steve lying to Tony about his parents. It was wrong and unjustified, yes but I'm not talking about that. That is a simple fact. I want to explain my view on Steve's reasoning for this decision: He wanted to protect both friends of his. He wanted to protect Bucky cause he was brainwashed and innocent, he didn't want him hurt or kill for it. He wanted to protect Tony cause already he was traumatized, beaten, and utterly exhausted from so much happening. He didn't want Tony to have another thing on his mind that could potentially cause him to snap a part.

In the end it didn't matter, Tony finds out and everything falls from there. Steve here, from my pov, is the people who have the purest intentions and want the best for us, but end up making decisions that only harm us in the end unintentionally. When we make choice that we think help, but don't.

In conclusion: Do I think one or the other is wrong? No, both are right and wrong for their own reasons- making the answer a more complicated discussion.

Do I think Steve or Tony deserves the bashing they get from either side of the conflict? No. They are fundamentally human characters who wanted to do the right thing but were blinded by their own issues and too twisted and turned to properly communicate things.

Should either one be hated for these choices they made? No. They made the choice they did but in the end worked to fix what had been ripped apart, doing their best to mend that scar. They were adults about it and made up while finally having a more healthier mental state to deal with everything.

Are both still my favorite characters and ship? Fuck yes.

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The transmasculine urge to take this boy, thrust him into a fic, and torture him...

...there are those who say he's the greatest sorcerer ever to walk the earth.

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Adding to this so I can come back in read in case I ever think of writing this, I feel like making Stucky the reincarnation of Lancelot and Gwen mainly because of Gwen's own brainwashing arc back in the day. And when you say noble in the MCU, who do you think of but Cap?

Tony is totally going to be Gwaine because who else can fill such great boots? Percival is going to be the Hulk, and I'm not quite sure but maybe Elyan can be the Falcon because of the camaraderie in the TFATWS series. Still a work in progress that one.

Oh, and Spidey's going to be Leon because I want him to be besties with Arthur, who is deffo going to be part of Team Red.

Morgana is going to be good, she deserves better. However, she is going to stalk Bruce Banner. For reasons that many an thank Uther for.

fanfic prompt #1 Avengers/merlin crossover

One man falls to his death in an icy ravine from a running train but ends up in a living hell.

But was he the only one unfortunate enough to end up in the clutches of HYDRA?

Merlin waits for Arthur to return. Centuries pass, and finally, the Second World War is on them. Merlin has the highest of hopes that this would be Arthur's moment, but the Triple Goddess decides to screw with him again and no one came out of the lake. After the war is won, depressed and tired of living with Arthur, Merlin gives up and purges his own magic so he can finally die.

Wandering through Europe waiting for death, Merlin gets captured by HYDRA who wants him for his magic now that the tesseract is gone. But Merlin's powers are gone, but his captors don't believe him.

HYDRA believes that Merlin is hiding his powers deliberately, and decides that the only way to gain access to the true legend of Merlin is to make the legend their own Asset.

(Basically where I desperately want to read a Winter solider!Merlin fic and Arthur fighting him on a bridge.)

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For once in my life can I have an actual human connection in the messages i am sick of pornbots getting my hopes up with a blue square goddamn u

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fanfic prompt #1 Avengers/merlin crossover

One man falls to his death in an icy ravine from a running train but ends up in a living hell.

But was he the only one unfortunate enough to end up in the clutches of HYDRA?

Merlin waits for Arthur to return. Centuries pass, and finally, the Second World War is on them. Merlin has the highest of hopes that this would be Arthur's moment, but the Triple Goddess decides to screw with him again and no one came out of the lake. After the war is won, depressed and tired of living with Arthur, Merlin gives up and purges his own magic so he can finally die.

Wandering through Europe waiting for death, Merlin gets captured by HYDRA who wants him for his magic now that the tesseract is gone. But Merlin's powers are gone, but his captors don't believe him.

HYDRA believes that Merlin is hiding his powers deliberately, and decides that the only way to gain access to the true legend of Merlin is to make the legend their own Asset.

(Basically where I desperately want to read a Winter solider!Merlin fic and Arthur fighting him on a bridge.)

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First flower ever grown in space bloomed today!

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IT'S ON!

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HEY, Romance Writers!

A few followers have asked for tips on writing romance into their stories or as the basis of their stories. Here’s a masterlist of sources (below cut) that may help.

General Romance:

What Defines Romantic Love?

How to Build a Romance Thread in Your Story

How to Plot a Romance Novel

Slowburn Romance

When Friends Fall for Each Other (ask)

Tips for Writing a Character Who Has a Crush

Tips on Writing Unrequited Love 

Writing Healthy Couples in Fiction

An Antidote to “Love at First Sight”

How Attractive Should Your Characters Be?

3 Great Ways to Show That Your Character Is In Love

6 Ways to Get Your Readers Shipping Like Crazy

Six Steps to Stronger Character Arcs in Romances

Seven Great Sources of Conflict for Romances

9 Romance Writing Mistakes to Avoid

20 Tips for Writing Lovable Romance Novel Heroes 

How to Write a Kissing Scene in a Romance Novel

Types of Kisses and Kissing + This Post Is All About Kisses

List of Ideas to Keep Romantic Tension High

100 Questions for Character Couples

How Do I Make the Relationship Development Realistic?

How Do I Know If Two People Are Compatible?

Healthy Relationships Can Include Teasing

YA Romance:

How to Write a YA Romance Without Cliché  

20 Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Young Adult Fiction/Romance

Intercultural Romance:

How do I write an interracial couple accurately? (ask)

15 Common Stereotypes About Intercultural Relationships

Cross Cultural Relationships

[Ideas for] Your [Fictional] Cross-Cultural Relationship

Things to Avoid When Writing Interracial Romance

writingwithcolor: Interracial Relationships (w/ links)

Bad Romance:

Removing the Creeps From Romance

Why The Surprise Kiss Must Go

Possessiveness 101

10 Signs You May Be in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Edward & Bella Are In An Abusive Relationship

Red Flags, Verbal Abuse, Stalking… | Script Shrink

5 Huge Mistakes Ruining the Romantic Relationships in Your Book

How do you write a [bad] relationship without romanticising it? (ask)

General Tips for Writing Characters Love Interests:

How to Write from a Guy’s POV

Writing Awesome Male Characters: What You’re Doing Wrong

7 Point-of-View Basics Every Writer Should Know

How Do You Describe a Character?

4 Ways to Make Readers Instantly Loathe Your Character Descriptions

3 Signs Your Story’s Characters Are Too Perfect

Is a Quirk Just What Your Character Needs?

Six Types of Character Flaws

Is Your Character Optimistic Or Pessimistic?

5 Ways to Keep Characters Consistent

9 Simple and Powerful Ways to Write Body Language

10 Body Language Tricks for Deeper Characterization

Describing People Part Three: Gestures, Expressions, and Mannerisms

33 Ways To Write Stronger Characters

Conveying Character Emotion

Distinguishing Characters in Dialogue

How to Make Readers Love an Unlikable Character…  

Characters: Likability Is Overrated

Relationships in General:

How to Create Powerful Character Combos

8 Secrets To Writing Strong Character Relationships

Character Relationships: 6 Tips for Crafting Real Connections

Writing Relationships: Hate to Love

Stereotypes, Archetypes, & Tropes:

Five Signs Your Story Is Sexist: Part 1, Part 2

Five Signs Your Story Is Sexist – Against Men

Always Female vs Always Male

Born Sexy Yesterday & Manic Pixie Dream Girl

7 (Overused) Female Love Interests

Other Resource Lists

Resources For Romance Writers

Pinterest Board “Writing: Romance Arcs and Plots”  

thewritershelpers FAQ (romance, kissing, sexuality, etc)

+ Follow HEY, Writers! on Ko-Fi // Wattpad // AO3 // Goodreads // Pinterest

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