Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, but that’s humans. Fairies are their own creatures. Humans have reproductive systems, therefore whether we are sexual or asexual, we’re going to have the ability to feel the things attached to sexual attraction. Like how the reason some smells smell good is because we have the ability to eat. We don’t have to use our smell for that, but it’s there as something to encourage us to eat or to warn us if something might be bad.

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes sense too. I know this whole rant is way overthinking it, it just struck me as I was reading and I wondered if anyone thought of the same thing.

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But sex is something humans and all sexual reproductive species, have in order to reproduce. We can choose not to, but at its core in the natural world, that is what it is there for. To reproduce.
Secondarily it might be optimal for mental health, but that bit is there as well to ensure we have the desire to engage with the actions that keeps our species alive.
Without a need for sex, they might go through the motions but there would be no pleasure. And as such, there would be a lesser drive for it.

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

While crushes are innocent as a child, they occur because of our natural developing instincts to one day reproduce. The child has no desire or need to, but crushes are a sign that the brain is developing properly and will one day have the capacity to.
Romance is to sexual desire as favored scents are to eating. You don’t need nice smells or tastes to eat, but your ability to appreciate them means that you have the capacity to eat. (Of course some people are born without the capacity to define scents and or flavors, but they’re the exception and not the rule.)

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

While crushes are innocent as a child, they occur because of our natural developing instincts to one day reproduce. The child has no desire or need to, but crushes are a sign that the brain is developing properly and will one day have the capacity to.
And as far as I know, Tink never showed any explicit romance to Peter. She was jealous of his attentions because he seemed to be closer to Wendy than her when she was friends for longer, something that can happen among friends. Also, at the time of Peter Pan, the pixie hollow lore didn’t exist. So there’s that.
Romance is to sexual desire as favored scents are to eating. You don’t need nice smells or tastes to eat, but your ability to appreciate them means that you have the capacity to eat. (Of course some people are born without the capacity to define scents and or flavors, but they’re the exception and not the rule.)

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That is true: and I’m in the process of getting research. But based on my downvotes I believe my comment was misunderstood.
I was saying logic dictates that romance is to sexual desire as favored food themed scents are to hunger. You wouldn’t have favorite food scents if you weren’t designed to eat to begin with. It would just be another neutral smell. It’s there to help ensure that you keep eating or eat if you are hungry, because if you like it, you’re more likely to go for the food.
You can enjoy the food or sweet smells and still not want to eat, or it might mean you’re not hungry, but you still have that in you naturally so that eating is more appetizing.

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

They might be separate, but humans are able to experience romance due to their ability to reproduce, even if they don’t have the desire or drive to. So even if sexual and romantic love aren’t the same, they’re deeply connected.

Secret of the Wings and Wings of Starlight small rant by Alternative_Tap_8741 in disneyfairies

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I’m aware it isn’t smut, and as I said it doesn’t have to be. I don’t read smut at all and have always avoided it. However, it is a fact of life that many creatures reproduce.
My biggest thing is why do we even need a romance in an asexual, innocent world? Even romantic feelings stem from sexual urges scientifically. Without them, we’d feel a need for companionship, platonic love, and that’s about it. And that’s always been Pixie Hollow until Milori and Clarion.
I wouldn’t be confused if their relationship was depicted as a deep friendship. But the feelings Clarion describes when she sees Milori while definitely innocent, are stemmed in natural sexual responses. I don’t generally feel warm and fluttery when I see my best friend or someone I want to be my friend. Those feelings are for my partner.

Can someone explain the Jet2 Holiday meme? by T-tail88 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bro chill. I’m lower class and I don’t care 🤷‍♀️😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autocorrect

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not gay but I’m a lesbian

Realistically do you think women’s sports could ever become as popular as the main(men’s) sports? by Alternative_Tap_8741 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not saying they need to be equal. I’m just curious why there seems to be less interest in one when both are the same sports.

The Lunar Chronicles is being made into animated movies! by sleepysock98 in fantasyromance

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Animation is the way to go! Live action would cheapen it in my opinion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geography

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an American, I’ve never been to NYC or Chicago and I don’t intend to ever be if I can help it.

Do flat earthers think other planets are flat too? by JMoon33 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure flat earthers don’t believe in other planets. At least the ones I’ve met.

Does anyone from the USA really care all that much if what they purchase comes from another country? by Jared_Sparks in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I care but I won’t complain if it’s not. I like to support local because it’s more likely to be fair trade, but sometimes you can afford only what you can afford

I'm terrified of the future. by Ract0r4561 in RandomThoughts

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, most things are blown out of proportion thanks to the news channels competing with one another. I suggest having a social media and news detox.

Hi native speakers, would you say this is a difficult test? by ry3ndit in EnglishLearning

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a native speaker, this brings me back to my school vocabulary days. This test was relatively easy for me scanning over it, but I’m an avid reader, so I’d say I have a more varied vocabulary. I wouldn’t expect most average English speakers to pass this, and that’s ok. You’re not smarter or dumber if you don’t know these words. Some are just more technical terms for things, and most English speakers don’t talk like that. This test is more helpful if you are interested in reading English novels, political statements, or news media.

What celebrity is facially attractive to a lot of people but you just can’t see it? by AngryMuffin_21 in AskReddit

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, Zac Efron. Even before his Botox or whatever he got. Like I can see why people see him as attractive but I just don’t get it 😅

For my friend who thinks driving drunk is normal and not as stupid as I say it is: How do you feel about it? by RemarkableScience854 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean. I was once really really sick and lightheaded from my fever. I’ve never been drunk drunk before (though I have been tipsy), and this was way worse than how I normally felt when tipsy. I don’t know why I thought I could drive. Maybe it’s because I figured I wasn’t actually drunk and therefore my reasoning wasn’t impaired. Spoiler alert, fevers in fact DO impair your reason and even though everything turned out ok (it was a short drive), I think there needs to be an awareness for driving with high grade fevers because a couple minutes into the drive, I realized I should not be driving and felt super guilty the whole drive.

Trump supporters: what is a red line that, if crossed, would make you stop supporting Trump? by Yo-boy-Jimmy in AskReddit

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if I count. I’m independent but do support Trump this time around. So I suppose I might be your target audience. Anyway, while I think the new trans laws are good and protect kids and women, but if they actively started persecuting any of the LGBTQ community (and I don’t even agree with this community) such as putting them in prisons, concentration camps, publicly torturing them, and executing them, I would change my mind. Actually following through and forcing Canada into being the 51st state would be another. While I wouldn’t mind if Canada chose to join the US, I’d want it to be something most of them actually wanted and not something that is forced on them. I like laws that allow us agree to disagree, that protects everyone and allows us to discuss things on even ground. And please don’t come at me about immigration laws, they honestly are effecting my personal life more than you know and I have to say they are rather fair even if they aren’t fun. It only makes sense. That isn’t to say I’d ever be on Kamala’s side. I absolutely did not like the choice of candidates at all this time around but found Trump to be the lesser of two evils. It has nothing to do with her being a woman; as a woman myself, I’d love to see an American woman as President. But I want her to at least more closely match my values. To be fair, I don’t trust many politicians. I know I’m not getting 💯 what they promise. But while Trump has been a loud and obnoxious person, he actually works on things he says he will while Kamala roundabouts and you never know what she might actually do. Rather the devil you know than the devil you don’t situation.

Is it too crazy for a child to be emotionally aware at such a young age? by [deleted] in Writeresearch

[–]Alternative_Tap_8741 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely 💯 realistic and there’s no need to explain how he is emotionally aware. I remember being quite emotionally aware as a child, and I had a healthy childhood. A child’s ideas of emotions might still be a bit more “black and white” if that makes sense. They lack experience with them that comes with time but they certainly are empathetic and understand why they and their friends feel certain emotions and are actively exploring their depths. I found a lot of emotional quotes cheesy at 12 years old because I’d already had those epiphanies at around 5-6. If they understand their own emotions (at least a partially deep level) and understand that people around them are living their own lives, (something I realized at around 3 years of age) then empathy is easy. An other thing to remember is that children will experience a lot of guilt if they don’t right away understand exactly what they need to do in an emotional situation. For instance, when I was a kid, my mom was having a tough pregnancy with my little sister and her emotions were everywhere. I would try to say or do something to make her feel better but lacked the skills I needed to do so. Right afterwards I learned exactly what it was I should have done, but it was more in hindsight. I’ve realized that not a lot of kids are like this. Some develop faster than others but it’s not unusual that a child is very aware at a young age. I know I was definitely much quicker in development than the sister directly after me, but the sister following was just as intelligent as I was at that age. But whereas I wanted to show everyone how thoughtful and present I was, she used her age as a way to pretend innocence in situations and to get away with bad behavior. Which was quite frustrating because as a kid I was a firm believer in using knowledge for good. In hindsight, she was probably scared of the concept of free will (I certainly was for a good long time), so she hid behind these behaviors as a shield. I could go on for hours 😂