#cannot be denied

[juliairian]

Me: nah, pretty sure I don't have a type. All people can be hot in their own way.

My ""reference"" folder for drawing men:

[triviareads]

Starting Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt and I have to ask, is this what y'all think when you look at the latest internet hot rodent boyfriend?

[ostermad-blog]

This is why, unless you've got a lot of protective gear on, the only people who should spar with beginning martial arts students are those who've been practicing a long time (and why, in my first school, you couldn't spar until you'd been training for at least 6mo). Newbies are unpredictable and don't have good control over their power and range, which makes for a potent, albeit dangerous, combination.

[leiandroid]

"free palestine," he shouted until his last breath. aaron bushnell, we will never forget you.

as much as bushnell's actions has moved us all, please seek other ways to take actionable measures against the injustices we face in the world. none of us wanted him gone, and the least we can do is prevent another such tragedy by supporting each other in our efforts to enact lasting change.

[valtsv]

okay this is kind of a devastating read

[mercutio-the-velaryon]

Mel and Viktor being drawn to each other but repelling each other at the same time... Ughhh you know I critique the fuck out of the writing sometimes but someone COOKED HERE

[frankenbuggee]

“I did have someone to come back to…”

You all seemed so taken by the last one I just had to draw another. 🥰

[enkays-den]

An anonymous trans donator asked skizz if he'd say a "trans rights" for pride month and he softly shut it down saying "this channel about good times good vibes, and not anything political. I've got nothing against anything, I've driven that home."

I know it's parasocial to be disappointed that a man in his mid 40s considers queer rights a political topic and it doesn't mean I won't watch him but,,,,, I couldn't help but feel my heart sink a little as that played out live. Skizz says he wants to bring happiness, and joy, and that's literally all this person wanted. A firm, no room for doubt affirmation that Skizz sees and cares for his trans fans. I don't think he's transphobic, but I do think he has a misconception about why saying "trans rights" matters, and why it SHOULDNT be political. Pride month exists for the same reason there's a women's month, and a black history month, and a Juneteenth, and a Veteran's Day. We are lucky to be alive, and we're still fighting for our rights to this day, so we need times to just celebrate our continued existence.

And like,,,, I'm sure that he's heard a lot online but the discussion on trans rights is only political because basic human rights are being denied to trans people for no reason other than bigotry. We want basic human rights for all, for trans people, gay people, disabled people, people of color. We want the standard of care the government and its services and the businesses of our country to be better, more accessible, and affordable for EVERYONE, regardless of gender, race, political belief, religion. The fact that THAT desire is a political matter is because politicians keep denying it.

There were also members of his chat that subtlety ragged on the anonymous donator, saying it was "weird" and "cringe". I have no words for them.

I know Hermitcraft is supposed to be a safe space, and a place to get away from the world's problems, but so you know what is counteractive to that? Bigotry. Transphobia. There are so many young queer fans of hermitcraft, and to say that their existence, this one little piece of affirmation isn't allowed, is insulting and disheartening. Good vibes isn't all free speech and being neutral, it's explicitly saying "you are safe here. I see that you are in danger and you are safe."

I will also leave this video here because I think it's important to be firm about keeping bigotry out of your community, regardless if it means you get less viewers or are seen as "political"

[UPDATE: this is where my story ends in this matter]

[pxgsy]

been laughing at diff versions of this for the past few days now

original by @/sweepswoop_ on twt (x) !!!

[zebratimw]

"All those empty rooms

We could have been anywhere, anywhere else

Instead, I made a bed with apathy

My heart knew the weight

Ten years worth of dust and neglect

We made our peace with weariness and let it be..."

(Song: The Moon will Sing by the Crane Wives)

[d0thtml]

Lose yourself to reach beyond your highest state

[underratedgrapeju1ce]

THE PROMISED TIME WILL ARRIVE ONCE MORE.

[bluemuffin-draws]

Locking the four of them together and letting the chaos unfold

Bonus

[ricky-mortis]

It’s the perfect place for a picnic!

[narliee]

Our banter with each other is quite mean to each other, so we used to get the note that "this is more Joe and Kit than Nick and Charlie."

[pyersiki]

Sadieeeeee….