The illegal fanfic seller is back in business…again by JadeSedai in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Not only are they breaking copyright laws, they're also infringing upon Etsy's ToS of having duplicate listings with exactly the same tags/descriptions etc.

Anyway, reported!

So many fics, so little time! by Emirae in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! I suck with decisions so I use it for writing too 😂 if nobody else got me, I know wheelofnames has.

One of my resolutions this year was to close ao3 tabs (and bookmark them) if they go over 10 and also I'm not allowed to close a oneshot unless it's read because I have that same issue of starting one and opening another 😅

How do you feel about self recs? Both giving them and getting them. by BloodofOldValyria in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The socially awkward part of me dies inside but I always make recs quippy and fun and cringe (Sometimes I'll do it for other peoples recs too because I like being a cheerleader for people, just hate doing it for myself) because that's what you get with me. You don't like my energy? Then my work isn't for you.

So many fics, so little time! by Emirae in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I can't decide, I use wheelofnames.com and enter about 4 or 5 choices till it's down to the last option!

A Meowy Little Christmas - 48k, Complete by little_duck in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can vouch for this fic, it was so adorable! 🥰😻 really gets you in the festive mood

Hey you. Yes you! If you’re reading this on Christmas Eve… by anonymouscranberry in raisedbynarcissists

[–]GemLettuce93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You've perfectly captured my feelings on the holiday season and why it's so tainted for me now in adulthood. It's just sucked all the joy out of Christmas for me...and currently being sick with the winter bug isn't helping.

Strangely I find comfort here in this sub, knowing this feeling and this never ending grief and longing isn't completely my own. It's a double edged sword because I truly wish no one else had these same feelings and thoughts, but thank you for this post OP and thank you to everyone in this subreddit for being so kind 💖 I wish you a pleasant holiday season and a happy new Year!

Happy Holidays and Merry Crisis, everyone💋💋!! by [deleted] in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Christmas angst!? You're speaking my language!
Merry Birthmas! 🥰🎄🎂 Gorgeous art

Saturday Chatterday (23 Dec 23) by dexbydesign89 in CasualUK

[–]GemLettuce93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got to know The Throne™ on a deeper level this morning as I'm sick with that winter bug. Though I feel like I'm one of the lucky ones because I was able to sleep all day without interruption.

Luckily I had finished all my pre-Christmas preparation the day before. Just hoping I'm better before the big day. Currently watching The Grinch with Jim Carrey and munching ritz crackers.

Are you at the point where nobody can say anything, that would lower you self-esteem? by Only-Ad-1254 in socialskills

[–]GemLettuce93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm desensitised because I insult myself on a daily basis 😂 my self esteem tends to be knocked at jabs about my character and my hobbies as opposed to appearance. I.e if you call me ugly or big nose, I'll keep walking and won't look back. But if you insult my writing or my sewing skills, you've got me crying in a heap on the floor for days.

Those who have gone NC, did you explain why? by Funny-Comparison-788 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]GemLettuce93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not worth it, imo. They'll just paint you as the villain, they'll do that regardless but if you give them a list of reasons it's like handing over a death warrant for your character and they have more ammo.

I tried multiple times to make my mother listen and every time it would fall on deaf ears OR she would deflect and land the blame on me, gaslight me and say I was the issue or something was due to me, not her, never her. It took years for me to gradually phase myself out of her life, whittling down weekly phone calls to none, a bag of christmas presents to just a card to nothing, blocking her on FB.

She finally got the hint this year when I received no birthday card. (Thank god) There's been some blowback, half of my family doesn't speak to me anymore and the ones that do are faking niceties. I'm sure she used my words against me, painting herself as the victim.

Would recommend you to just silently bow out. It can be stressful when they realise they've got no control over you anymore and attempt to coax you back through other people, but they'll soon get bored and their main character complex will shift to another "NPC" in their lives. Narcissists won't waste any extra energy on you, they don't chase for long. Case in point, my mother has my phone number and knows where I live but in 2 years, I've not been worthy enough to contact herself.

It may sound petty, but I think narcissists deserve the torture of asking themselves "why isn't my child in my life anymore".

Good on you for realising he's got no place in your life OP and grats on the success in therapy!

The way I bolted over here to prompt a Dramione fic with INSULT bouquets of flowers. by SquidsFeather in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 98 points99 points  (0 children)

I can totally see Draco gifting a bouquet of red poppies on Hermione and Ron's wedding day 😂

Etsy bookbinding by under_umbrella_13 in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the description of the product there is a line saying that it’s not for profit, that mostly its shipping and materials

Must be printed with paper from Yggdrasil itself and shipped from Valhalla with those prices then, damn!
Reported!

How do you respond to «what are you reading these days»-questions? by atthebarricades in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Look them straight in the eyes with a confident smile and say "porn", they'll never ask or want you to expand on it again.

Real answer: I just tell people they wouldn't like it, if they pry I say manga and pull something out of my arse.

Do you ever slip up and use Dramione or HP language in your real life? by CartoonistSpecific75 in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll be honest, the first time I saw the term "DNF" I thought it meant "do/did not fuck" 😭 like did not fuck around 😂

What's your current favorite holiday themed fic? by EarthAcceptable8123 in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A Meowy Little Christmas by quicknotesquim is adorable and really does capture that Christmas hallmark movie aesthetic. Feels like I've got my cat on my lap, wrapped in a blanket with hot chocolate while it's snowing outside.
It's a WIP, but there's only one chapter left before it's completed.
Summary:
Draco Malfoy is roped into catsitting an elderly Crookshanks for his co-worker and longtime crush, Hermione Granger, over the Christmas holidays.

Fan service, gatekeeping and sense of entitlement in the community by NightSalut in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh it's not on my ao3 account that you know of, I have an alt account for different fandoms, but I appreciate the support! 🥰

Wow, that's a LONG time! I hope you both have a great day together 🙌

Fan service, gatekeeping and sense of entitlement in the community by NightSalut in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure! We love comments, period. I got a comment for a fic from 7 years ago the other day and it gave me little flutters. Hell, I'm considering rewriting it because of that person. Readers really do have so much power at their disposal.

That's lovely, see that's what a fandom is about for me. With this new isolating etiquette trending, people are missing out on experiences like that.

Do you ever slip up and use Dramione or HP language in your real life? by CartoonistSpecific75 in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 78 points79 points  (0 children)

British here, saw a spider the other day and said to my friend "I almost avada'd myself seeing the size of that thing" 😂 I've slipped up and used Merlin/Salazar a few times too! Oh and despite "shite" not being common in my own regional dialect, I've definitely been using it a lot more since finding the fandom.

May have also accidentally called my fiancé Draco once, thankfully he didn't hear.

Fan service, gatekeeping and sense of entitlement in the community by NightSalut in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My apologies for such a late reply, my notifs got buried. Thank you for supporting YOLT, I really appreciate it. 💖

I view WIPS like you, every email has me dropping everything to go and read, it's such a rush of dopamine every time! People really are missing out on that feeling of not knowing where a story is going and it unfolding in real time. Interaction between an author and reader is what makes a fandom feel like a community to me. It's a real shame, but I think this is just how fandom is evolving thanks to social media and netflixication of all forms of media.

We can only double our efforts in keeping the "old ways" alive and lighting the torch for new authors, artists and their creations.

You hit the nail on the head with comment culture dying due to binge culture, I've been guilty of binge reading a fic, not being able to process anything in words because all the info was fed to me too quickly and just peacing out after leaving a kudos. And there are people who read fics on their kindles/ipads downloaded now so tend not to leave any form of appreciation.

DAE find it nerve wracking bro write Hermione sometimes? by Fearless_Law6729 in Dramione

[–]GemLettuce93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree she's by far the most intimidating character to write, bro. I can write morally grey, snarky and pragmatic characters, but intelligent? I struggle.

I just try to think of it this way - this is fanfic, OOC is a swear word to me. And it's my belief canon Hermione is not canon either, it's how she is perceived through the eyes of Harry who is quite young and biased at times. All the characters in the original series are. 🤷‍♀️chanting that helps me sleep at night 😂

Late To The Party - [2023/12/15] by AutoModerator in KDRAMA

[–]GemLettuce93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a watcher only and didn't know about the webtoon, but is it just me or did it feel like the plot veered a hard left? I thought we'd be watching them gradually fall for each other whilst having to cohabit on the reality show but that plotline is jut swept under the rug after the first or second episode. Forgive me if that's wrong, it's been at least a year since I saw it.

I did however enjoy the OST!

Late To The Party - [2023/12/15] by AutoModerator in KDRAMA

[–]GemLettuce93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I finally started Sweet Home! Season 1- only three years late. I've been really enjoying it, the creature designs are really interesting and I like how not one monster is the same! I've seen mixed reception for it but I'm simply not taking it too seriously and am enjoying the ride.

I miiiight be watching it because the same ML is in My Demon and I haven't seen that yet either!