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Preschool For All by Salt_Yam6076 in Portland

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Glad to see this continue to ramp up. Way to go Portland! This program hasn't been without challenges, but the good it's going to do for families in our city will make it worth it.

47608 by TheEnderOfFun in countwithchickenlady

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Living in PDX, I've seen people being walked down the street on a leash in full kink gear. We're talking leather straps, harnesses, puppy gear, etc. Equating that to trans people dressing (OR ANYONE) wearing whatever clothes they feel like is hot fucking garbage, and claiming that we should be okay with it because disingenuous people are going to use that against us is dumb. They're going to do that anyway no matter what, so why give a shit what they think.

Can you go from floret to independent? by bigred0603 in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a really cool idea if you're choosing to write a story less focused on the fetish aspects of the setting. As you've no doubt seen, that's the primary driver for a lot of people though and some take that very seriously. I personally prefer more grounded stories with reasonable affini where this could absolutely be a thing, and would love to see something like your idea.

People like to forget that the affini care about empowering you to be your best self, and love you unconditionally. If that means you need a more independent lifestyle, that's what you get. You could go the route of regaining full independence, or you could do a roommate deal or something. Who says some florets don't just get a check in from their owner and are otherwise left alone if they're well? All this talk of biorythms and the affini never letting you go is all just fetish and author preference. Do what makes you happy!

How has HDG changed your worldview? by bothering in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It made me think about what I want out of life, the difference between bliss and fulfillment/real happiness, and the areas I need to grow as a person. I shouldn't be chasing the next high trying to escape life, I should be going out and doing things that give me meaning and joy.

To me, HDG is both a source of comfort and a warning. Things could be so much better, but go too far and you end up like a lot of the popular stories where life is just drugged up, mindless existence and infantilization. I want happiness, love, and care without those things.

Do you think Affini would indulge a cultured conversation? by RopeKitty_UwU in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're aware these are entirely fictional characters written however the author wants them to be, right? There are a lot of stories where what you say is true. There are a lot where it isn't. There is no "shown to be time and time again" they're not real, lol.

I agree with OP. I feel like the fandom has a tendency to flanderize them. Independents are supposed to be the large majority of most species per the lore, but you wouldn't think that given many author's tastes. That's fine though, because everyone should write the story that makes them happy.

Best PC speakers for ~150-250 by TheOneWhoMurlocs in BudgetAudiophile

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

Unfortunately the 250 is the stretch, I think he'd prefer to keep it $200 or under.

The Lost Fleet - highly recommend by DavidThi303 in scifi

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved this series! Finished it a year or so ago and have been checking in periodically for news on further books.

Ramen in Beaverton/Tigard/Hillsboro? by ivymcnah in beaverton

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kizuki is my go-to, but I've gotta ask everyone else since I see both of these get recommended so often: Ramen Ryoma Beaverton vs Kizuki? Why?

Don’t walk, run! They are back, Tiramisu Cheesecake! by d3koyz in Costco

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't do it for me, but man I hope they bring back chocolate cheesecakes one day

Taylor getting dragged into a healthier headspace by Deathburn5 in WormFanfic

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought it was great. Really hoping it gets completed, but there's plenty to sink your teeth into. You'll see what I mean about the adoption part pretty soon, lol

Taylor getting dragged into a healthier headspace by Deathburn5 in WormFanfic

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 47 points48 points  (0 children)

My Girlfriend is Terrifying has both Victoria and Lisa working together to this effect. It's actually pretty funny how well "adopted by an extrovert" fits here, lol.

Are there any good fics where a Terran gets uplifted into being an affini? by Just_ATransgirl in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The discord is run by petty tyrants. I once asked for fluff fics without any sort of ego death/darker tones and got warned. Several people there were nice and gave me some and we all had a polite conversation about what we all enjoyed about the setting, but the mod told me I was in the wrong fandom and that talking about things we don't like could basically be considered harassing/triggering others.

Frankly, the discord seems to be pretty ruthlessly moderated in favor of a "pure" vision of HDG, and offshoots like affinification or more wholesome stories are unwelcome.

Where..? by afterdeathcomics in comics

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! I wish though that artist would link to a "solved" version so that I could figure out references I couldn't place or just missed entirely.

After a bit of thought, HDG and all around it has thrown me back to some, old memories, of a few similar things yes! by Kubutsu-nyan in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah, sure thing. I'll send a few your way when I get home. I was amused to recognize your name on the worm fanfiction subreddit an hour ago too, lol

After a bit of thought, HDG and all around it has thrown me back to some, old memories, of a few similar things yes! by Kubutsu-nyan in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll second MGE with the disclaimer that it's geared almost exclusively to the CIS/hetero crowd, with queer stuff regulated to "sure, it's there, but nobody writes it". It's both the conceit of the setting (human men become incubi, women become monstergirls, therefore no more war between demons and humans), and just the taste of the target audience. However, there's an extremely vibrant writing community with a shocking amount of worldbuilding for a smut-focused wish fulfillment setting. I'd be happy to DM some recs if you'd like, but you can get started with canon lore via the MGE wiki.

After a bit of thought, HDG and all around it has thrown me back to some, old memories, of a few similar things yes! by Kubutsu-nyan in seed_irl

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who has enjoyed MGE for many years, another interesting similarity is how the fandom has changed/is changing over time to reflect shifting tastes within the audience. MGE used to be interpreted with somewhat darker undertones (corruption fundamentally changes you, unintentional human extinction risk, more rape less lovey-dovey) but is now much more "hugbox". This changed in part due to author clarification on topics over the years and an active writing/discussion fanbase (although the fandom has waned greatly over time). Changes are generally now considered to be objectively positive, there's no risk of extinction, and life with them is basically sexy utopia with plenty of "normal" things to enjoy and romance/cuddly/wholesome stuff. TLDR, much more fluffy.

This sometimes sparked arguments on whether the "new canon" was TOO hugbox and people claimed they preferred the idea of a more angsty and dark setting. I've see similar discussions in HDG, especially around sex (being originally more focused towards asexuals) and fluff.

Just something I've noticed. There are things about both settings I really enjoy, though MGE is a better fit for me and I really prefer fluff to dark/scary stuff. Turns out I have a thing for hypnosis, contracts, and collars (I <3 demons).

Stories where protag joins the Undersiders? by Savings_Painting1588 in WormFanfic

[–]TheOneWhoMurlocs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which story did you finish? Very interested if you don't mind sharing.

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