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Gakuen alice main couple kissing

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THE GRANDDAUGHTER IS JUST LIKE A MINI TOHRU IS THAT AAAAAAAAA. I'M CRYING

AND HAJIME. IT'S TOO MUCH

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fangposts

Apparently this wasn't Hajime but hajimes little brother

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I remember reading this book, “I am Malala”. It was short, taking me only a few hours to read it. While it is not lengthy, it is one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever had the privilege to read. She stood up for things that we as female Americans will never have to face, the fight for the right to education. I feel that every feminist should read this. 

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fangposts

Every feminist? EveryONE should read this...

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Image

urgh so want to know which manga this is from

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Chapter 39: Goodbye Ayashikan [Part 3]

Next chapter: Miketsukami-kun got locked up and blind folded. The Ayashikan friends all went back home?! Let’s save Soushi!

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Chapter 39: Goodbye Ayashikan [Part 3]

Next chapter: Miketsukami-kun got locked up and blind folded. The Ayashikan friends all went back home?! Let’s save Soushi!

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wilwheaton

Hi, Wil! I'm not trying to be antagonizing. You seem to be rather progressive, and really vocal on a lot of social issues. I'm bringing this up because I feel like you'd take it seriously. Using 'spirit animal' is kinda uncool. Different forms of it belong to specific cultures that are already having a hard time with erasure/delegitimization, partially through appropriation. I've heard suggestions of using 'patronus', or 'daemon' (from His Dark Materials trilogy) as alternatives. Cheers!

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I got a lot of messages like yours that were bordering on antagonizing, but I’ll respond to you: this was entirely news to me, and I never meant to be offensive.

I’ll be honest: I think it’s a little much to get upset about this, but I am fully aware that I’m living life on Scalzi’s Lowest Difficulty Setting, with the Celebrity Cheat enabled, so I’ll own that reality up front. My ancestors murdered untold numbers of Native Americans, and I hate that my country was built on their blood, and I hate that the worst poverty in America exists on Tribal lands. What I hate the most is how many Americans don’t know or care. Those issues are, in my opinion, more important than words. Having said that, I see the point you make, that so much has already been taken from native people, and when a White Guy takes something more, it’s uncool.

I never meant to take anything from anyone. I think Spirit Animals are really cool, and I love everything I’ve ever learned about native or aboriginal culture. I’m not trying to appropriate or lessen anything by expressing how much Kelly Sue inspires me, and how I try to be more like her.

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It’s amazing how problematic this apology is. I don’t even think Wil gets that he’s whitesplaining.

For the education of those who might find themselves in this situation, here’s a primer on what’s wrong with this response.

First: “I got a lot of messages like yours that were bordering on antagonizing, but I’ll respond to you

I didn’t like the Tone those other people used. Yours was appropriate! I’ll talk to you.

Second: “I think it’s a little much to get upset about this, but…

This doesn’t affect me and I’ve never given it two seconds worth of thought. And even though I’m about to launch into a whole explanation of how I get it, I need you to know that my first reaction is that everyone is oversensitive.

Third: “My ancestors murdered untold numbers of Native Americans, and I hate that my country was built on their blood

This outpouring of white guilt somehow brings it all back to me and how I feel. Curious that.

Fourth: “I never meant to take anything from anyone. I think Spirit Animals are really cool

THIS WOULD BE THE CRUX OF THE PROBLEM, SIR. SIR? SIR.

Fifth: “I’m not trying to appropriate or lessen anything by expressing how much Kelly Sue inspires me, and how I try to be more like her.”

The point is not what you were or were not trying to do, it’s how what you did affects others. Why don’t you express your admiration for Kelly Sue in ways that are not appropriative? Why MUST you express admiration in this exact way?

Also, how fucking hard is it to say: “Oh, I did not realize that invoking Spirit Animals like that is a problem. I won’t do it again." ? That’s really all you needed to say. You didn’t need to whitesplain or get defensive AT ALL.

Let Wil Wheaton serve as an example of What Not To Do! Trust me on this, y’all.

I like the guy but this does seem like a big fail on his part. An easy one to fall into for sure but still a fail. 

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dracoprimus

I don’t always agree with Wil, but, OP, really, pull the stick out of your ass on this one.

First: Everyone has the right to refuse to respond to people who are being an ass to them(no matter the reason)

Second; Unless you are a member of the cultures that hold spirit animals “sacred’, you ARE being oversensitive, on someone else’s behalf.

Third: no reason for him to take guilt for what someone else did, ancestor or not.

Fifth: appropriative? because in no way should anyone ever become knowledgeable about someone else’s culture and actually think there was something worth liking. Must keep all the cultures pure and segregated, right?

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Agree with Dracoprimus. Also ktempest? You know JACK shit about issues of prejudice,cultural appropriation, and racism do you? I can tell because you seem pretty racist to me...

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Inu x Boku SS Chapter 38: Parting [Part 1]

Sorry, I had to stop here even though I skipped last week!

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“I absolutely HATE it when people call Tohru a Mary-Sue! Read the manga! She’s actually not perfect and not so kind-hearted at all! She’s really been faking her smile and kindness in an effort to not break-down but really, she has issues just like the rest of the characters. She even says it herself in the end that she and Akito are a lot alike! Tohru is also actually quite selfish as she admits that she just wants the curse to break for Kyo first and foremost! And yes, she actually does blow up!”

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egyptianmoon

What’s funny is that I’m watching Fruit’s Basket right now and when I saw this confession, the scene where Tohru pushes Akito away from Yuki came up.

(I also agree with this confession)

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fangposts

Uh kinda agree, kind of don't. Why does eeryone measure kindness by how "selfish" or "unselfish" it is? When arguably, inherently kindness is good for the giver as well, when you think about it.

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I’ll be like Tohru and always smile. I’ll be like Yuki and forge my own path. I’ll be like Kyo and fight for what I want. I’ll be like Shigure and have fun with life. I’ll be like Momiji and keep my memories close to my heart. I’ll be like Hatori and look after those I care about. I’ll be like Ayame and embrace my passions. I’ll be like Kagura and love with all my heart. I’ll be like Hatsuharu and embrace my wild personality. I’ll be like Rin and do anything for love. I’ll be like Kisa and face life’s challenges. I’ll be like Hiro and won’t take shit from anyone. I’ll be like Ritsu and know there’s a place for me. I’ll be like Kureno and recognize love. I’ll be like Akito and embrace the time I have.

Fruits Basket (via fragmentsofeuphoria)

didn't think you needed to add kureno tbh

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jessmeixing

some friends have been telling me to carry on with painting this story so decided to make a series of paintings of this.

Return of the Pale Blue Dot, part 2.

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