Lewd? Wonderful!
Not lewd? Superb!
In the middle? Great!
None of these are the problem. The bottom line is respect. It's always been respect. Let's focus on that.
You know what I'd like to see more of?
POSITIVE Vtuber news
To that end, I present to you, The Howl
NO DRAMA
NO CONFLICT
NO COMPLAINTS
ONLY POSITIVITY
A weekly program focusing on the accomplishments of the Vtuber world
Join me at 6PM EST on Wed 05/15 for the 1st episode
Don't try to please everyone. Some people aren't going to like you. That's okay! Variety is the spice of life. It comes in all forms. Even social compatibility! If you try to please everyone you'll stretch yourself paper thin and break. Focus on yourself and those closest to you.
You're stronger than you think you are. You've survived 100% of the challenges thrown your way thus far. You've conquered EVERY SINGLE DAY in your life. You know how many Ws that is?! Your track record is off the charts! I know it isn't easy, but I believe in you. Keep fighting!
Let this also be encouragement that your progress is worth celebrating no matter how big or small and that your stretch marks aren't a blemish, they're a beautiful part of you.
Who are you calling a GOOD BOY?! This is the face of a fierce PREDATOR!! A FERAL wolf!! The lone howl silhouetted by moonlight, running CHILLS down your spine!
β½α΅βΏα΅ α΅ΚΈ α΅α΅αΆ¦Λ‘ Κ·α΅α΅α΅αΆ¦βΏα΅ Κ°α΅Λ’ βΏα΅α΅Κ°αΆ¦βΏα΅ α΅α΅ α΅α΅ Κ·αΆ¦α΅Κ° α΅Κ°αΆ¦Λ’... α΅α΅βΏ'α΅ α΅α΅αΆ¦βΏα΅ αΆ¦α΅ α΅α΅α΅βΎ
You don't have to apologize for existing.
A lot of us have guilt ingrained in us, but that's learned thoughts and behavior. It isn't the law of the universe.
You're a precious and irreplaceable gift in this world. You deserve to think of yourself as one.
Consent isn't flirting. Consent isn't the absence of no. Consent isn't a yes that's pressured out of someone. Consent is an enthusiastic yes, one that comes without conversion or pressure. And that yes can become a no. You must obtain consent every single time. Do not assume.
AFABs are so fuckin' impressive istg. Just a casual "yeah I'm over here bleeding out, but it's chill". Meanwhile dudes get their blood drawn and conk out, go big honk mimimi.
You're made of the same material that fuels the stars, stardust. You're made of the cosmos. You are far more powerful than you think. More resilient. More capable.
Don't forget to remind yourself how magical you are today. You can accomplish truly amazing things. Don't give up.
What's a fact from your lore that was inspired by a piece of fiction you love?
Sokka's first girlfriend turned into the moon. ππ
Wulfric's first love turned into the moon. ππ
Don't forget to tell your AMAB/male friends that you're PROUD of them. PRAISE them for things deeper than finishing a job/success in a field. Call them pretty/handsome. Tell them they're funny. Remind them they're kind. Too often compliments to AMABs are about their usefulness.
Want to learn more about Vtubers in the community?
Monster Manor is a deep-dive interview podcast inspired by teratophilia and an overall love of monsters and vtubers.
Please join me in interviewing
@BooBeequeen
on the 1st episode at 6PM EST, this Thursday 05/16!
Haven't had any Ws in a while?
Incorrect β
Every day you wake up is proof of yesterday's W. When you make it through a day, that's another victory. It might've been easy or maybe you were clawing your way to the comfort of your bed, but you still won.
You're a winner to me.
If I take and bury all the leashes, they will be hidden, their locations known solely by me! Then only I will be doing the leashing!
MWAHAHAHAHHAAUHAHAHA!!!!!
Sadly, all it takes is people believing you made a mistake. You don't even actually have to make one to be branded with the communities sigil of hatred. Some do nothing wrong and still get punished, unable to escape it until they quit.
One of the biggest problems with the vtuber community and content creating in general is that if someone makes a mistake, they have to live with that mistake stapled to their back for the rest of their career. No one is allowed to improve or get better. It's so fucked. π
I think The Howl is a good idea, but I don't think a live broadcast is the format for it. I want to continue the Howl but I'm pretty sure it's going to turn into a monthly YouTube video rather than be streamed.
Context: I accidentally said this to someone instead of wording it properly.
I swear my awkwardness is just part of my rizz. Keeps me feeling down to earth for folks.
This is coming from someone that was self-conscious about their whimpering/whining noises in the bedroom and is now complimented for them. I never get anyone saying they're bad. Exceptions exist but most partners just want to hear you feeling good. It makes them feel good too.
Wolf-taming wildman makes deal with a Fey (capital F) for the sake of love, that results in his beloved turning into the moon and him turning into an undead werewolf, stuck in a contract that contradicts itself and thus can't be fulfilled...
But he got a sweet manor out of it π