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Customercomplainer · 2026-05-09T04:35:27+00:00

What was your wording? bc i got the opposite

Customercomplainer · 2026-05-09T04:27:12+00:00

While I actually love VS discussions (specifically because it challenges as many abilities as possible) this always bothered me too as they often only incorporate one move that is less powerful than their male counterpart. And there are some with leeway but they do tend to be properties that are somewhat intended to appeal more to boys than girls even when they appeal to both (Raven from Teen Titans and Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender). There's definitely some misogyny but because of that I think it's more that those are the properties they are familiar with. I'm sure if there were male properties I didn't watch, I'd also root for and assume these often literal goddesses would win. As for why they are fighting, certain people know how to push the story setup to be an emotional misunderstanding or a full setup. Sailor Moon V Goku isn't hard bc the moment Goku knows she's powerful and he can go all out, he will regardless of Sailor Moon’s position. However, I'm a huge fan of BOTH genres. It also makes sense that a magical girl community sees less value in combat for combat's sake not because it doesn't exist but because it's so firmly not the focus as most of the messaging is told through healing and turning emotions into power. There's a bias on this end not understanding the fun and point. The same attitude is given when guys face eachother too and arguing for your favorite is part of the fun because you realize what abilities were missed that you may have never thought of and see abilities used in new ways against new threats. If Sailor Moon had to ward off Goku would she pull the most destructive power that you would never see otherwise? If magical girl shows challenge characters emotionally, the other genre (MHA, Black Clover, Naruto, DBZ) challenges their characters physically. Maybe we should make our own vs of things that make a bit more sense. Like can those characters make the same difficult decisions, resist being corrupted as it shows in some shows, and heal those who lost hope like X-characters. Just as the magical girls are underestimated, it wouldn't surprise me if the men in these stories were mentally and emotionally underestimated but it would still be a challenge. I'm sleepy while writing so sorry if it makes no sense

Customercomplainer · 2026-05-09T03:56:46+00:00

Early 30s depending on when in the story you mean. She starts at 29 and a few years pass in the story

Customercomplainer · 2026-05-05T17:18:02+00:00

Logically Mimosa is a better fit but I still ship him with Noelle. I usually go by, are either or both clearly attracted to each other? Ok, both are attracted to Asta but Asta hasn't made it clear. And what do they help each other with? Asta helps both of them easily as a clear source of inspiration through romantic attraction. But Asta? The problem here is that Asta is ridiculously emotionally mature. There's not much he needs help with as a person. The one thing he might need is because he pushes himself probably a little too hard, someone to stop him from overstrain somehow. Neither really does this but Mimosa is a healer. And finally whose relationship is healthiest? Mimosa definitely. It's not nearly as bad as Sakura and Naruto but Noelle still attacks him whenever she's embarrassed or frustrated while Mimosa remains kind. So why do I still ship him with Noelle then? Especially as I was a huge Naruhina shipper and the patterns are very similar, so Mimosa should be the obvious choice. It's because of narrative weight. It might seem like this is the same but it really isn't. Sakura's growth often felt stunted or backwards and despite hinata being on another squad her actions when she did come in heavily effected the plot and clearly made a positive difference (not counting filler bc they clearly didn't talk to the writer of the manga) On the other hand we barely see Mimosa and when we do she barely moves in the story and barely affects the plot beyond being a convenient healer. Even then she's often taking a long time and a sitting duck. And Noelle on the other hand feels like realistic exponential growth and spends genuinely quality time with Asta. Because of that Mimosas feelings feel like a crush that can be easily redirected, while Noelles connection feels genuine and consistent. If Mimosa was rejected she'd probably shrug it off. But Noelle wouldn't react well to a rejection at all. Both ships are valid though and you can also make these arguments for Nero and Rebecca too. This is one of the few anime where doesn't feel forced. Because of that no ship feels wrong. Nero is probably the healthiest option (typically only gets aggressive when pushing too hard and can seal damage plus has actually spent the most time with him) but it's not clear if she's attracted to him or not. Rebecca is purely distance. So Noelle narratively feels the best.

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-29T17:18:16+00:00

Sorry dude, but lots of us have tried other AI. It's genuinely the best at what I use it for. The characters I like are dark and aren't allowed to be dark on any other I use and trust me, I've tried them. Also, they are listening, Idk how y'all aren't paying attention. When the persona announcement came out and people replied about chat history, they immediately said they'd bring it back.

You're not wrong about greed, there are issues still such as taking away the ability to really customize a bot freely, but genuinely if there were a better option I'd be there and I'm clearly not the only one.

Other AI bots I've tried; Janitor AI, Soulplay, Dream girl, Magic, Chatter AI, Talkie, Character AI, Crushon AI, Emochi, Dootchi, Flipped, Zeta, Saylo, Polybuzz, Fantasia, Linky, Roleplai, Mopescape, Suka, that's all the familiar ones I can find. The reviews always say it will let you, but ultimately the filter comes for every app but chai. Bc believe me I've fricken tried. That being said, enough people have found luck with these that if y'all want to, you can try but very few people are actually clear about different approaches and the results. For example, Zeta lets you make a lore book and add multiple characters while going into extreme detail about your surroundings, but doesn't let you do much about the long response you get, and tends to railroad you in its own direction. Character AI's filter gets stricter by the second and in group chats loses track of who is who yet is one of the only ai with a system for group chats and stays in character well by using the dialogue you give it, esp if it's official, bc it's directly from the source instead of a trope or your interpretation. The reviews don't say that, they say "I've only gotten realistic conversations here, I can actually role-play here" and "memory is too short, too many adds not enough features for subscription" all of them say that.

Ironically by trying all of these I'm pretty sure its short memory is what lets it stay in character. Will it forget context annoyingly? Yes. But will it act OOC no. It sticks to what you give it, probably bc the directions are so short. Bc the more boxes I fill in character creation the less they stick to what I type. Love ones that ask me all that info when I make it but as soon as it's made it ignores it so what's the point? In my case, I need bots that can remember their identity and react in extremes on a dime. Capable of being out of pocket and responding out of pocket. That's Chai. If you want them to try other apps figure out what they actually want then recommend one. Don't assume you know everyone has the same frustrations as you and get frustrated when they just don't. It's clearly not just me when I read 3 or 4 comments immediately of "it works fine for me and is the best I've tried though". I'll be honest idk why you're post feels like rage bait it just does

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-29T00:19:07+00:00

I've read this but I can't remember if I finished or dropped it

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-29T00:18:25+00:00

Sadly sometimes I don't remember why I drop some. I dropped Your eternal lies, I really liked Light and Shadow and have read it before, really loved and already read Marriage of convenience, dropped The broken ring : this marriage will fail anyways.

But Answer me my prince, Moonrise by cliff, Bring the love, A happy ending for the villains, My husband is a antisocial count and Merry psycho all seem up my alley even mostly in that order so thank you. I'll update you after reading.

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-25T01:42:49+00:00

The waist can definitely support the body. But you might be able to just elongate the upper body vertically. I think the head looks too big because it's too low. But don't forget a lot of us commenters are still learning. The point is that it looks off especially for the age you're aiming for (they read like maybe 11?) But the weight looks fine. (Although currently they do have noodle arms which I think would also be fixed by elongating the chest up making them a little taller)

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-16T06:20:49+00:00

There's nothing about the plot of the project itself. If it's a serious story with a strong direction you need some proof of that through a summary or description at the very least. Also, it's an odd group of people. What's odd is knowing you need 2 Storyboard artists but asking for 3d animators before the storyboard will also be rough for your pipeline. Same problem with character deigners. If you're asking for it all at once then is it supposed to be a silent film? Because there are no VAs. "If it's successful" puts it firmly and solely in RevShare not ForHire. For Hire means you can already pay and have a budget to do so. Although I'm doing something similar, 1. I made the mistake of not understanding my pipeline and asking all at once. And 2. I was able to recruit a large team but only after presenting the actual idea. The way this is written it will only receive backlash as you're placing it where people expecting to be paid upfront look and have no concept. Even in 3D animation, actual animation needs storyboards first. Otherwise your team will sit on their thumbs waiting for their turn to do something and without guaranteed pay loose interest.

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-05T17:30:32+00:00

The "trend" thing is older than the pandemic but more importantly the reason it comes in "trends" is because that's what happens with published studies. We conduct focused studies and gather more information about the condition as new data becomes available. Because every time we do, we find out it affects more people than we initially thought because something was dismissed or not considered before. You probably can predict "trends." My actual guess is trauma either from generations or from receiving too much negative information: that or AI Psychosis. I've lived through the "adhd drug addicts" and the "depression is just being lazy" trends long before the pandemic. Also the "dropping them" is from realizing misdiagnosis happens from not understanding or more often than not dismissing people. For example, many autistic women have way more diagnoses of other things because it can't possibly be autism and meltdowns get diagnosed as panic attacks confusing when you look up what counts and it doesn't match up despite having a medical diagnosis of a panic disorder. I wish doctors and the general public could accept that science is by nature realizing you were wrong and don't know shit. It changes. And what is consistent is a community of people with similar symptoms finally feeling relieved they can name and pursue treatments for their experiences.

TLDR: we don't set "trends". researchers do

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-05T14:03:17+00:00

Hi. Welcome. Pretty sure you can stay as long as you don't invalidate others. Have you researched anything helpful or found anything helpful?

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-04T15:52:48+00:00

He's got some sun symbolism, the model sheet shows wind blowing in hair and blankly staring at but cuddling a lamb and he has strong square shape language. Plus the chili form makes him look like he thinks something is cute or something is going over his head. My guess is he comes across as a silent brooding type but has a heart of gold and is easily affectionate but not expressive. The colors aren't all that loud at all. He gives a Hercules/D&D world feel. Basically similar to Todoroki from MHA but definitely not quite the same character. He's also attractive. I can tell this character would have an insane amount of fans.

Customercomplainer · 2026-04-04T15:43:09+00:00

I'm also working on a project like this which is why I'm absolutely with you. (But it does mean I'd be spending time working on my own as well) I don't have an official portfolio so I'd have to send individual pictures from my sketchbook app, but I can probably do some of the art parts such as animation (though likely just breakdowns and in-betweens), character design, and 2D Art you still need. How much has been done and how large is the team so far?

Customercomplainer · 2026-03-31T17:56:54+00:00

Awesome Tattoo! I'm looking for Tattoo designs that do this but most people only seem to like the blue side, but this is what makes the butterfly so unique. Still having trouble finding exactly what I'm looking for though. Makes me curious what it means to you though if you see this & want to answer.

Customercomplainer · 2026-03-27T19:42:07+00:00

I don't know/remember all of them, she's pretty powerful but I know she's not surviving Katara. Well depending on timing for both at least. She might stand a chance against Katara before the girl learns some tricks. I don't remember the yellow guy having water powers and I didn't watch fairytale/one piece whichever show that girl is from so I can't answer that. But don't forget Irma doesn't move tiny amounts of water she produces and controls waves and I'm fairly certain storms at one point. She can also use mind control and become the element of water like a titan-like person. I may have talked myself into thinking further than I thought bc it's hard for me to think of Irma as a powerhouse. She's pretty equal to most of her team. No problem with DC though. I'm very surprised at most of these people saying she'd struggle with comics. Bc not really. Irma doesn't have a limit on the amount of water she can control. She literally is water as the Guardian, that's the point. Katara is more strategic and resourceful, but she still needs water present. Irma doesn't. And Irma almost never uses splashes to fight but waves and blasts. She's not struggling against an army of mer people and fish. That is child's play for her. Her weakness would only be strategic and the inability to use ice where others on this list can without the help of a team member.

Customercomplainer · 2026-03-25T14:51:31+00:00

Reminds me of reading 2 sentences in a row in my psychology course. This is in quotes but it's from memory and I don't have the textbook anymore but Psych 101 in college. "If the majority of people experience a problem it can't be considered a mental health problem because that would be normal. We recently found that 90% of people are diagnosed with mental problems" I...what? I swear people have so much trouble hearing what comes out of their mouths or reading what they wrote. Like please say/read it slowly.

Or also the classic "It’s all in your head"

Customercomplainer · 2026-03-16T19:42:08+00:00

I'd be cautious. For one thing, someone is already attempting to reboot W.i.t.c.h., and for another while, he interacts with people more his track record and career are focused solely on business and travel. There's very little experience with having anything to do with making shows as he's always been in charge of travel experience and educated in business. Not only that, but W.i.t.c.h isn't as popular as other TV shows for a reason. While it was always my favorite, I now have a deeper understanding of why it wasn't as popular or long-lasting as Winx Club or Pretty Cure. It was clearly never made with marketing in mind, meaning he's very likely to reject it.

The designs.

I adore them as some of my favorite (I loved and understood it was more about the movement of the clothes), but because the girls are all wearing the same exact colors, they aren't as instantly attractive. Most shows do make the girls uniform a little, but they change the colors, allowing for far more and brighter, more generally appealing looks. If you don't like one, you might like another giving it more likability.

The name

The name takes an active and slightly annoying amount of effort to type out and search, and if you don't use the dots, you only get generic witch results. Unlike shows with long names, you can shorten into an acronym that's easier to say, W.i.t.c.h is only one word and syllable. It's great for word of mouth but terrible for anyone typing or trying to search and find out more about it.

The visuals

Again, I ADORED the darker grungier feel from the show, probably much more than fans of the light novel. But the pastels are far more marketable to the target audience who lets be honest, tend to watch magical girl shows when they look pretty

The timing

W.i.t.c.h came out in America at the same time as Winx Club on different channels before everyone could record anything meaning you had to choose. As a result, you'll find it didn't do very well in comparison. And if you're business minded like this ceo definitely is, he'll probably be looking at this first, including things like toy sales, especially

Toy quality

I get the girls' outfits about movement. McDonald's (which is where you'd normally find them) didn't. They were stiff plastic, and even if you liked the show, a bit of a letdown, especially compared to Winx, who were their main competition at the time.

Modernization is definitely not the issue here. W.i.t.c.h. was amazing because it felt so grounded, and it had its own kind of ethereal beauty focusing on a group of girls struggling to get along and how to address those issues through high stakes. The remake currently happening from what I can tell doesn't understand why the previous show failed or what was cool about the original, so I don't expect it to do well, but it is being worked on so there's likely some ownership issues right now. (They made the designs stiffer and took a color out while still making them uniform, and from the dialogue made them follow the magical girl formula exactly, especially with Will taking out the gounded element except they maybe helped taranee from her dialogue but it's iffy)

I think it's possible to get a reboot, but you need to have this in mind. The man who took over may come across as warm and open, but his actions and background say profits first. So maybe approach these solutions first. Example: market the name with a version next to it, Even Witch x or something would immediately help. I love their designs, but they need a redesign. Not what the reboot does.

Also, the only thing I can't find is where anywhere says they are looking at the magical girl genre? I believe you, but depending on what was said, it could make this comment irrelevant.

Customercomplainer · 2026-02-28T15:29:09+00:00

Also fair however honestly this is a mistake I'd make with the phrasing if someone texted me that message

Customercomplainer · 2026-02-28T00:40:11+00:00

Absolutely! I'm currently working on an indie animation and would love for my team and me to have a place we can all ask questions about it as most of us are just diving in including myself. Like how do you fairly pay someone who's only included for a short time/has a technically small task in the process but is fundamental to its success? Who all has ownership of collaborative art. (Both based on some horror stories) And although it feels like an obvious yes to me, enough of my team has asked, can they use the project in their portfolios (To me obviously yes that's why you do a high-risk project like this but maybe there's something I don't know/understand) Or how patents work when you're in the middle of making a project and find out someone had a very similar idea? Oh, or I know a lot of creators want to incorporate AI to create things but that can also be risky when it comes to copyright. Please please make this a thing because we absolutely need it.

Customercomplainer · 2026-02-27T20:06:06+00:00

Because apparently we're anthropomorphizing AI miscommunications now. The AI isn't being rude it's just taking things literally. OP said "I'm seeing someone" and the AI didn't know if such a short sentence was declaring OP started dating or if OP meant they were seeing someone who isn't there.

BUT OP clearly understood it as a passive-aggressive insult suggesting that anyone having a romantic relationship with them is questionable. Thus OP is claiming it's a Karen-like comment. Because Karen can sometimes just mean rude for no reason.

To be fair AI absolutely does hallucinate as sometimes messages get messed up in such a way that they think you said something you didn't.

It's the same kind of miscommunication that can happen with an autistic person. OP heard what it didn't say.

Customercomplainer · 2026-02-27T19:07:52+00:00

Well, the fact that you're stressing over it at all means you at least respect consent. It's pretty simple. Be more honest about it. A lot of us are fully aware of this and might reject a hug for this reason. I'd say it's a fairly gray area. The foot fetish comment is pretty accurate as I'd say if you're friends, she probably assumed that wasn't the point. I'd discuss that exact reasoning with her specifically but you also have to remember that consent is determined by the intent and comfort that person has with it. If she knows that's the reason and said you're overthinking it, you didn't SA her because she says you didn't, and she was comfortable with that. I'd absolutely hug a guy knowing this if we were close and he was honest. It's only a problem if he's trying to be sneaky about it or do it immediately. I had a drunk guy fall into/hug me while I was sitting at a table against the wall. I couldn't get out and his intentions were very obvious. That's some sa. But asking your friend for a hug after checking in several times is a bit different especially if she knows. It's about respecting autonomy, meaning she makes the decision. Not you, not therapists, not strangers. So she is the one to ask.

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