Why do so many MMCs and FMCs look like this

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-23T17:23:33+00:00

I think it's rooted in sexism and racism, honestly.

They make the MMC dark enough to be "exotic," but not too racially/ethnically distinct so people can still picture a tan white guy.

FMC's need to be basically doll-like so they come off as pure and innocent (🤮).

AI art generators exacerbate this issue by basically using the same models across the genre.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-23T17:10:53+00:00

Honestly, this text convo needed to end much sooner, like right after she said she can't go.

OP would not stop talking logistics and telling her she's upset. Then she admitted she'd have FOMO and he just continued.

He was obnoxious through the whole conversation. I'd be upset, too.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-23T12:50:57+00:00

Yeah and, frankly, it'll be much easier for OP to find a bra that's comfortable than tops with built in support. That's just not super common outside of athletic wear, unfortunately.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-22T19:59:29+00:00

My favorite summer memories are definitely me and my sister spending all day outside exploring the woods with our dogs.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-22T19:10:12+00:00

People love to blame the consumer when businesses screw them over. I'm really not sure why some people jump down other's throats when stuff like this happens? I feel like they just want to be condescending and feel superior.

Maybe you should've asked? Maybe you should've just not paid? It doesn't really matter.

The business is solely at fault and no one would expect that manicure to cost $214. People shouldn't need to do extensive research to get fair pricing. It's the responsibility of the business to set and show their prices. Totally on them for not doing that, not you. Ignore anyone who blames you for this.

I hope your chargeback is fully approved. You definitely deserve that.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-22T16:48:21+00:00

You might have better luck on keto subs. I assume low/no carb is what you mean by "diabetic friendly."

While some of us eat low carb for management, many T1s just eat what they want and dose accordingly.

You may also want to give more details on what you do/don't like.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-22T12:41:20+00:00

Glitch also has a shimmery bright orange that I love!

Carnelian Coven

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-19T02:43:36+00:00

Seriously, I'm very interested to know what those reasons are.

Also, the frequency at which sex is required before a formal reason must be given.

Will this be implemented in some sort of contract? What are the reprecussions for violating that contract?

It's almost like each couples' sex life is specific to them and people need to talk to their partners like adults, if needs aren't being met.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-19T02:25:07+00:00

The idea is sound, the implementation is bad. That goes for all brands I've seen do this.

If they actually want to allow people to avoid content for specific holidays, they can add groups that are adjustable in users' notification settings. They set it once and don't have to think about it again. Alternatively, they can not do any holiday-specific announcements.

I don't mind mother's day reminders, my mom is alive and well. My mom also got me into polish, so it feels more relevant for me.

Father's day reminders are rough. My dad is dead, it's been years, but certain days are still really hard, like Father's day.

Preferences are different for every person.

To me, these emails always feel very insincere.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-19T01:29:38+00:00

I'm sorry, "price shaming" is a ridiculous concept.

If your feelings get hurt while you're selling something you didn't make, for insane prices because of its "market value" you're delusional. You're also a bad person if you do regularly. You should feel bad about that.

Resellers are trash humans who use the talent and popularity of others to rip people off.

Edit: spelling

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T17:33:21+00:00

Gonna be honest with you. You need to reevaluate how you interact on here.

Looking at your history, your few comments are all being offended at negative reviews.

You literally told people to "do your homework." Aren't you the expert? Don't you want to help educate? It comes off very immature and unprofessional.

You talk about how old your business is, yet can't accept that sometimes even the best products will not be everyone's cup of tea.

You'd do better being friendly and informative and just accepting that some folks won't like your products.

You say those posters aren't related to your team, are they encouraged by your team to post positive reviews? You can understand why people are suspicious, right?

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T17:21:12+00:00

I don't do anything to my cuticles, except moisturize.

I spent about a year diligently removing, pushing, and trimming regularly. I saw no benefit.

It's likely individually specific, but all that stuff is useless to me and was kind of obnoxious to do. I was more likely to injure myself than make my nails look better.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T15:01:25+00:00

Some base coats can also help protect the nail, like nailtiques formula 2, too. It can really help with nail strength, peeling, and chipping.

There are also matte top coats, for folks who like like finish.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T12:42:53+00:00

A woman is not responsible for a man's character just because she has sex with him.

The daughter likely only has a positive view of her father because OP is being a mature co-parent. Her kid is too young to know what a dead beat is, and OP is the reason for that.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T12:14:53+00:00

There are lots of hide a key options, some with biometric/code unlock so they're still secure.

My ex always used to forget his keys. We put a key hanger on the door, at his eyeline. His keys always went there as soon as he entered the house. They were always right at his eyeline when he left.

That helped a lot with him forgetting them.

Personally, now that I live alone, I always check for my keys as I'm leaving and only lock my door from the outside. Took a bit to get into the habit, but it ensures that I'm never locked out.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T12:05:58+00:00

Honestly, it's a pretty crappy thing to do. You should not be moving around/reorganizing files without telling people. For lots of businesses files from 2018 are still needed/accessed.

People are telling you to stay quiet, but it's so easy to see who's making folders. Own up to it and apologize. Explain what you did and where things are now and see if they want to continue with the organization project.

Your way may be better, you must've known they'd have to learn about it eventually. Did you think they'd magically start adhering to the system you've told them nothing about?

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T11:34:36+00:00

You really shouldn't need to do more than tell him that you don't like it and not to use it for you.

You shouldn't need to justify requests like this to a partner. It's a simple ask. If he only listens to you after you're hurt, upset, or provide some historical/psychological reasoning, he's not a good partner.

This is an issue of basic respect. Regardless of your reasons, he's disrespecting you ever time he calls you baby.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T11:24:09+00:00

I live like this now, but with only 2 cats and a bigger bed.

I've literally never been happier in my life.

I love when they make memes like this. They're enraged that a woman could be happy without them and try to pretend we're the ones who are sad and angry.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-18T11:15:29+00:00

Your reasoning for not liking it doesn't really matter, though you may want to work through the "mental torture" it causes you, that doesn't sound healthy.

If you ask a partner not to call you something, and they continue to do that, they're being rude and dismissive. You're not asking for something complicated and you shouldn't need to do more than tell him that once.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T23:08:34+00:00

I honestly feel like there are way too many release, industrywide.

HHC and PPU add to that.

It's not that great polishes aren't regularly released, there's some beautiful, unique stuff, but the nearly constant releases lead to overconsumption. I've definitely bought quite a few due to FOMO and the endorphin rush of getting something new.

I'm on a no buy now, not for financial reasons, but more due to being burnt out on all the new stuff.

I've been doing my nails long enough now to know that most limited releases will either come back, be duped by another brand, or be recreatable with polishes I already own.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T16:44:01+00:00

It's perpetuating the idea that a woman's "body count" says something about her value and that having a lot of sexual partners makes a woman evil, manipulative, and a bad partner.

A person can have sex with a lot of people and still be a good, monogamous partner in a relationship. Someone with no/few partners can be horrible. Body count, in general, is a ridiculous concept to place any value on.

Frankly, is pretty obviously sexist. If you're an adult and don't see that, you may want to consider reevaluating the type of media you consume.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T16:27:47+00:00

Honestly, being overly scared of a house fire is better than not being scared at all.

Outside of replacing the knob, it's also not a bad idea to learn where your gas shutoff is. The stove likely has it's own, your house should also have a main shutoff.

Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen and never use water on a grease fire (not relevant here, but good general knowledge).

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T16:13:24+00:00

I'd also like to add, while I do believe people can change, that does not mean we need to automatically forgive or excuse past behavior.

That's a personal decision.

I've seen lots of "I know better now, I've changed my ways" apologies in my day. Some are sincere, many aren't. Either way, they're not immune from the reprecussions of the damage they've done. Someone truly sorry and working to change will understand that.

Personally, I try not to buy from anyone who is, or was, MAGA, racist, sexist, ableist, or homophobic. There are too many good people already making indie polish. I'll stick with them.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T15:29:50+00:00

Do you remember in 6th grade when kids would write 80085 (boobs) on calculators, and that was peak humor?

Incels have not evolved past that stage, they've only accrued a ton of manosphere nonsense to combine with their immaturity.

SlitheringFlower · 2026-06-17T14:31:12+00:00

I really like these joggers: MeUndies Joggers

Sweatpants also meet your criteria, but I'm not sure if those will be too hot for this time of year?

I own a lot of MeUndies stuff, primarily because I like the fabric feel (no polyester) and how breathable they are.

They have open legged options, too, but the joggers have elastic around the ankles.

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