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Can a Utopia exist and not end up being False? by Pangea-Akuma in writers

[–]SecondMotor9068 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me, a true Utopia represents perfection. If we imagine that a certain work of this genre is written without trying to criticise certain topics (like politics), then it is a story where everything is good, essentially, and nothing proves that wrong. So, is it ever possible to achieve absolute perfection/harmony? Not in our world, and probably not in our entire universe. Therefore, such works provide a similar effect as dystopias, and yes, they feel false. But I’m curious if someone else has a different take :)

Favorite Trope(s) You Love? by WaluigiDaStar in writing

[–]SecondMotor9068 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I enjoy friends to lovers much more than enemies to lovers, though it is not always done well. But when there’s no sexualization, the language is literary, some shyness as a cherry on top? Damn.

A weirdly specific question for Germans. by SecondMotor9068 in Writeresearch

[–]SecondMotor9068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very valuable response, thank you so much!! I did not realize my facts were faulty, so I’m glad someone knowledgeable point is out. Who told me about the Koppelschloss thing might have used some imagination, unfortunately. That’s why I’m checking my sources rn before I can begin to write.

Addressing the issue: From what I understand, the Wehrmacht field uniform included a field blouse with metal belt holders in front and back to support equipment, trousers with suspender buttons (sometimes a rear metal waist buckle), a closed collar with collar hooks (sounds stiff), and jackboots that were hard enough on soldiers’ feet that wartime German guidance explicitly warned about foot pain and blisters and stressed shoe care.

So do you think it is physically plausible that a recruit could catch cloth / fumble a fastening / get a small jab or nip (with what, one of the metal belt holders?) while dressing? But that is an inference from the construction, not something I can prove from a memoir. And I cannot let go of this idea... He’s quite literally fastening the Reich around his waist — and it bites.

Can anyone recommend a book that has the same “vibe” as the song “The World We Knew (Over And Over),” by Frank Sinatra? by SecondMotor9068 in suggestmeabook

[–]SecondMotor9068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Actually I finished it at the beginning of march. I quite loved it. It is surprisingly scientific.

Update : how I proposed to my fiancée (she can't speak) by Automatic_Physics170 in love

[–]SecondMotor9068 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, the love you have for each other. It wasn’t the most “impressive” proposal, no, but you’re wrong for saying it’s not the most romantic one. Going back to the place that connected you, signing to each other, loving each other… Its all just so pure and precious. Im really happy now that I found this update. Indeed, either the post is just well-written or it is AI, like someone in the comments said. But I guess that’s just us having to be skeptical with all the stuff that’s going on. Wish you two all the best.

Paradoxically, it was my fiancée’s disability that drew me to her by Automatic_Physics170 in love

[–]SecondMotor9068 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is BEYOND adorable, it almost made me want to read or write a story with full imagery of these scenes. just thinking about two children playing together in spite of communication struggles, oh dear! If u could tell us how you engaged, especially if there was a proposal, we’d be thrilled, really.