#M&A Policies

[nellasbookplanet]

I recently started reading (and ended up dropping partway through) an m/m retelling of an old legend, and it made me think of this reoccurring thing I've come across a handful of times now in m/m fiction and how they approach women, equality, and world-building.

Let's call it the omegaverse problem, because that's where it seems the most blatant (I've only come across it twice outside of fandom spaces that I can remember). Basically, it's when the writer looks at the unequal and sometimes oppressive roles women serve in society (today and historically), and goes 'this is a good basis for dark romance but there are too many women here' and then just. plops men into the roles traditionally served by women and recreates heteronormative tropes but They're All Men Now, none of those icky women.

Now, completely removing any and all gender based inequality isn't a bad basis for a queer-inclusive fantasy! But thing is, this type of narrative isn't interested in women, so they often read as if women have mysteriously disappeared from society (except for the occassional mom or sister). They don’t bother to include women in traditionally male areas (the book I dropped had plenty of male courtesans, with diplomats and bodyguards and advisors also being male) nor to create new roles for them.

They also generally don’t bother to look critically at the systemic and societal inequalities they're mimicking. The concept 'typically sexist society but they're all men (or all women)' could be used to alienate and deconstruct our ideas of what’s 'normal' and what’s oppressive, a way to compare the intersections of class and gender. Instead, this kind of story is only interested in using inequality as inter-character conflict and set-up for romance. And it sucks.

[not-so-superheroine]

[will-bvers]

no you’re right because the implications of that are so funny genuinely like you really think they care about the LAW? damn let me turn the gay off i didn’t realize it was still illegal :,(

also hopper is literally a cop and i get the impression that he’s got other things on his mind besides arresting a small child for the crime of being attracted to mike wheeler

[sacredfixation]

Mobius files another formal report but this time its about how Loki misused his salad/lunch.

TVA REPORT – INCIDENT #43765: Unauthorized Use of Lunch as a Metaphorical Prop

Filed by: Agent Mobius M. Mobius

Subject: Laufeyson, Loki

Date: [REDACTED]

Location: TVA Cafeteria

Incident Summary:

At approximately 12:47 PM, while I was attempting to enjoy a perfectly ordinary TVA salad during my designated lunch break, Loki Laufeyson entered the cafeteria with what can only be described as excessive enthusiasm and a new theory regarding the Variant’s hiding patterns. Without prior consent, Loki proceeded to confiscate said salad, despite my verbal protests, and utilized it in an impromptu lecture to illustrate the mechanics of temporal apocalyptic events.

The salad was subjected to the following abuses:

Excessive salting to represent “inevitable destruction.”

The addition of a large quantity of TVA-issued juice, poured without regard for proper beverage-to-salad ratios.

General shaking, flinging, and overall manhandling.

Impact on Lunch:

Significant. The salad was rendered inedible. Despite initial appearances, salads are not impervious to the effects of metaphorical tampering. Attempts to salvage the meal were unsuccessful due to oversaturation with juice and sodium.

Agent Commentary:

While Loki’s theory was, admittedly, sound (and may prove useful in future operations), I would like to officially note that using an agent’s lunch as a visual aid without permission is both disruptive and, frankly, inconsiderate. This is the second time this week that my lunch has been interrupted by Loki’s boundless energy, and I’m beginning to suspect he has little regard for personal boundaries (Tie etiquette) or basic lunchtime etiquette.

Recommendation:

Consider implementing a policy requiring pre-approval before using personal meals in metaphors. Alternatively, issue Loki his own dedicated metaphor kit, complete with props and non-consumable items for demonstration purposes.

Despite this, I must commend Loki for his enthusiasm. However, further incidents of lunch-based metaphor abuse may warrant formal reprimand-or, at the very least, compensation for lost meals.

Status: Resolved.

(But my lunch was not.)

End of report

[diiistcntlands-a]

❝You and your boyfriend need to leave me alone.❞

[measureformeasure]

there is one theatre i have been to that i genuinely would say does everything right if only they had pay what you can tickets

[pavlikbuonarroti]

if corpse party is on the ds then why not fear and hunger. joe bidens america.

[deliciousmicroplastics]

2024 wrapped

Ended 2 close friendships

Hired onto 2 jobs

Was illegally fired 1 time

Committed 2,848,338 policy violations at work

Thought about suicide 7,582,959 times

Accrued 4000 dollars in debt

Adopted 1 cat

Moved house 1 time!

Fucked 2 people

Ate 70 gallons of soup

Smoked my weight in weed

Missed 9,375,502,234 social cues

[yunamaocaro]

dipping my toes into the tolkien wiki bc i was sad gandalf and frodo sailed west after watching the lotr trilogy for the first time and learning gandalf is like 11 thousand years old

[diiistcntlands-a]

anonymous asked:

Genuine, well-meaning question now that you have to be honest: how do you want people to treat you when you're angry or triggered and too hurt to communicate that properly?

❝Maybe like...don't try to continue trying to pick a fight with me? I mean...Eath tries to just talk to me and Sarah knows how to give me space so...that?❞

@oflostinfound (mentioned)

[mahoushoujoumonster-x]

You’re not happy to see him at all. You hate Doomstar.

// anon this was a cheap shot and I am laughing.

“I’m… not?”

The magic washes over her incredibly quickly, leaving her in a daze. There’s a lot of memories there, all being shifted and rearranged to suit the new truth she has just been made aware of.

She’s silent for a long moment as her eager smile slowly fades, replaced with a scowl as she folds her arms over her chest. But her eyes are still showing her incredible confusion. She’d been happy just a second ago, right? Doomstar was…

“Ugh, why is he here?”

Doomstar was…

…

She doesn’t know why. That’s possibly the strangest part. There is a hot coil in her chest of anger and she doesn’t understand why.

“Doomstar.”

And why does she suddenly feel desperately lonely?

m!a active: honesty is the best policy

[allthebestcowgirls]

was out w my friend i used to work w last night so naturally we were complaining and lamenting about men and she told me, she was like "you know whenever i worked w you and him i felt like the third wheel. like you two just go together so well" and okay how could she say that to me when im supposed to be over my crush.....

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Relations Mauro Vieira

Yesterday, Secretary Gina M. Raimondo met with Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations Mauro Vieira to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Brazil bilateral and commercial relationship during her first official visit to Brasilia, Brazil. U.S.-Brazil bilateral trade reached a record high over the past two years and continuing to strengthen the U.S.-Brazil trading relationship is a priority. Secretary Raimondo shared updates from and underscored the importance of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum and the U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue to fostering positive changes in the business environment that will continue to support mutual growth and prosperity. Secretary Raimondo reaffirmed our shared commitment to fight climate change and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. She also stated she is pleased that our collaboration through the Commercial Dialogue supports a shared goal to ensure the benefits of trade reach all populations. The Secretary affirmed the Department’s continued support and ongoing collaboration with the Ministry to commemorate 200 years of U.S.-Brazil diplomatic relations in 2024.

Source.

[ropeitmp3]

this is such an iconic photo

[goldenpinof]

well, this is new