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Ashes and Glitter

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rainedragon

All tags containing "Lolita" are becoming unsearchable?!

Hey, so someone in my local comm pointed out that a search on any tag containing lolita now returns blank on her phone. When I tried just now on my desktop, I’m getting the same thing. It’s blocking tags that have other words along with lolita (like lolita fashion) as well. I’m also not getting anything that contains a tag which contains lolita, even if I search for a different tag, like Angelic Pretty. Tags where the term is mashed together with another term seem to still work. For those who aren’t aware, lolita fashion is a modest, totally safe for work fashion started in Japan which is similar to western Steam Punk, in that it takes influence from historical (mainly victorian and rococo) styles. I sent in a message on the form linked from “If you have questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to let us know” located here. Anyone know a better place to make a plea for this to be reversed?

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Regarding the movie "Dear white people" being added to Netflix

People of color: *addresses subtle racism in the media*
White people: LOL! YOU ARE TRIGGERED! Stop being so easily offended by little things! Political correctness is ruining the country!
Netflix: Dear White People
White people: *TRIGGERED*
it's so bad that there's a term for that: white fragility
I watched a talk where the presenter actually led with explaining it so that people wouldn't interrupt to display that anyway this is a great example
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how to spot the signs

(usually sun or moon, rarely rising)
Aries: they may interrupt someone talking without noticing, may inadvertently turn the conversation into something about them or something they're passionate about, will have trouble hiding their moods, will be open in conversations and even if shy, will be fairly direct and straightforward, if you've known them for a little while they are the type to always say 'hi' first and make an effort.
Taurus: will seem to comfortable no matter where they are, will make witty jokes often but be more straightforward if you know each other better. complainers but also self-reliant. will talk about relationships a lot (if in one) and other than that will love discussing "pleasure" - favourite shows/food/places
Gemini: will talk faster than most, may tell stories leaving out important details, will be excitable and probably fidget a lot, the type to actually roll their eyes when annoyed, witty, laughs a lot, "in the moment"
Cancer: will "oh" a lot, ask you questions about yourself, if you ask them what's been going on for them lately they often won't hesitate to tell you everything! they complain as a way to vent but will speak highly of those they care about
Leo: will somehow turn the conversation into something about them, if the conversation bores them they might actually space out, will tell jokes and be very friendly. if they really like you, they'll talk about you a little more, will not care if "insulted" in a friendly way, easy-going, can sometimes inadvertently insult someone (e.g I would never do something like that)
, dramatic
Virgo: is quiet, almost docile but stern. will rarely try to make themselves the subject of the conversation, will talk about things they've overcome or believe in, will do small things "nit picky things" (e.g their locker might be a mess but they wipe the excess water of their water bottle with a napkin after very sip)
Libra: not necessarily shy but if everyone is talking they won't butt in, they'll remain quiet and possibly just smile. they seem to be almost easily intimidated even if they aren't, they will talk about being fair a lot (but then say something that completely isn't), they will use manners a lot and do subtle things to make sure you are comfortable, they can become very suddenly agitated
Scorpio: will be mostly easy going yet very intense. they will not really talk unless spoken to but once they do they can often talk for hours! they are emotional which makes them very good at telling stories/joining in with conversations - is often surprisingly comical. very "relatable" type people
Sagittarius: loud, friendly and welcoming. can be preachy and if given the chance will talk about their goals, they have an overall "chill" vibe. they like everything to have an element of fun so that's what they'll try to do. sometimes can seem arrogant because they "know more than you", dramatic
Capricorn: will seem calm, sometimes "stiff", sometimes they're breathing might even seem "stiff". they're overall friendly but are straightforward, they aren't afraid of confrontation but are usually civil, they want to have "easy" conversations and usually not too much stimulation
Aquarius: they zone out a lot, some will pretend to be "weird" and that's all they can talk about, others seem to have "deep" conversations while at other times seem to tell stories that are actually go nowhere leaving everyone confused, will talk about their beliefs a lot, will "argue" (debate) a lot, all knowing, friendly
Pisces: very relaxed vibe usually, usually great conversationalist because they talk and listen equal amounts, sometimes they seem spacey when no one is talking to them, often jokes a lot and is very fond of self deprecating humour. may even be clumsy. prone to being teary, even when laughing.
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Minimalism, Zero Waste, and privilege

I’m watching “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things”, and there’s something kind of turning over in my mind that I’ve thought about before but not too much in depth, until now.

The people in this documentary are saying things that have incredible merit, no doubt. Minimalism and living with less is a valiant, important, and worthwhile thing to pursue. And I think that if you have the resources and the capability to do so, then you absolutely should. It’s better for your psyche, better for the environment, go crazy, down size your life.

But.

Man, are the people in this documentary WHITE. Some of them have no doubt struggled with things that I feel close to home. But others’ transitioning into a minimalist life style, by quitting their job, and buying a tiny house, and living on a farm, or having a 420sqft apartment, especially designed for your want to have optimal usage of your space, but not a lot of it? That’s not realistic. These are things that are reserved for a select few of individuals. Going zero waste isn’t easy and the start up is expensive. And if you have children, are working a very demanding or extremely unfulfilling job, it’s going to be difficult to find the time to start. Donating or trashing all of your belongings and living with less is a great idea. But it’s not as easy like so many people talk about it being, for people living lower income America. These things are miles away from top priorities from anyone that is trying to put food in the table.

We need to acknowledge this.

If you look around on the internet, there are very few people with an abundance of responsibilities going zero waste, and there are even less people of color doing it. I LOVE the planet and I want to do anything I can to lessen my environmental impact. But as a collective, we need to see and understand why saying things like “it saves you money in the long run!” Is something people with privilege say. People who live these lives are not bad people, and I see, every day, how hard zero waste transitioning people are working to better themselves and the world around them. I believe in this, but we need to start acknowledging that this is a difficult thing to do.

“ saying things like “it saves you money in the long run!” Is something people with privilege say”

This is so important.

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Wieliczka salt mine, Poland

In southern Poland, Lake Wessel lies inky and unmoving in the deep. Filling the bottom of an old salt mine, it’s just one component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site which has been a functioning mine since the 13th century. Featuring supreme carpentry, centuries-old brickwork and ornate salt-crystal chandeliers in cavernous dining rooms, this fantastical setting is a favorite for the Polish film industry. The mine’s attractions include dozens of statues and four chapels carved out of the rock salt by the miners. The older sculptures have been supplemented with new carvings made by contemporary artists. About 1.2 million people visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine annually. 

gamervamp

… I’ve found my new home.

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legacy-game

Wandered into an article with 140 iconic cinematic shots, the comments complained there was no explanation to their composition. Decided to give it a run down and keep it to myself. 

The compositions are mostly self explanatory but I wanted to see what patterns I could find. That’s just how you learn stuffs. 

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lucyroses27

🌿⚗️🕸 Essence of Protection 🕸⚗️🌿 This is another weird but potentially useful idea I had. I noticed that a lot of my spelljars always needed some element of protection to them, but adding a bunch of protective plants takes up space and takes away from the real purpose of the jar. So this is what I came up with: essence of protection.

I just took a bunch of protective plants and flowers and basically made tea with them, but it’s not edible! I put it into a lil bottle for immediate use and a storage bottle for when the little one runs out.

Ingredients: 🕸 Black Salt (protection) 🌱 Juniper leaf + berries (protection from evil) 🍃 Holly leaves (Protection against evil, also related to death) 🌿 Rosemary (Protection) 💐 Daffodil (flower of the dead + rebirth) 🌸 Lilac (keep unwanted spirits away) 💧 Swamp Water (banishing) 💧 Stream Water (cleansing)

The idea is that this concentrated version of protective plants can be added to spelljars in small doses without taking the focus away from whatever the spell jar is actually for.

I haven’t tried it out yet because I’m waiting for the first quarter moon (in a few days) to make one spell jar and then the last quarter (in a few weeks) to make another, so you may have to standby on the results for a bit. But I just wanted to share my idea! :)

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