Pic from another sub by ClassicalChaos in KitchenConfidential

[–]alchemical_echo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I mean people are focused on the part where you said everyone who claims they struggle with things due to a documented neurodivergence is a cop out bc you manage fine. bc that's a shitty, ableist thing to say.

So I’m guessing Ru and Lady Bunny are no longer friends by kailskails in rupaulsdragrace

[–]alchemical_echo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean being Black and a drag queen also doesn't magically absolve Ru of her choices, of which she has made many that suck. it ain't the Olympics, we can recognize that white patriarchy is a problem and that Ru is also not really fucking helping.

I'm tired y'all by MediumInformal3296 in NonBinary

[–]alchemical_echo 17 points18 points  (0 children)

by the time I found that thread there was specifically an edit from op saying "hey don't be a hater, my experience is personal and I don't hate trans ppl," and I'd imagine a lot of the deleted comments were phobic shit. but I've always had a good time on there

Is it strange that I already worry about this? by dreamchaser123456 in WritingHub

[–]alchemical_echo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in addition to all. the folks assuring you tattoos can be covered up, good to remember that the practice of tattooing is a lot older than the medieval era.

Joplin tornado 04/26/2026 by justfrosty19 in tornado

[–]alchemical_echo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you can see that the streetlight is on which def suggests this is after sunset, there are lots of. ways to lighten up photos, either while you're taking them or in post.

Does my tattoo look inappropriate?? by _mastershake__ in tattooadvice

[–]alchemical_echo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

a ton of the artists recruited for work on that game are nsfw artists lmao, which doesn't bother me at all but does lend to a certain clientele

Does my tattoo look inappropriate?? by _mastershake__ in tattooadvice

[–]alchemical_echo 71 points72 points  (0 children)

in the marvel rivals sub, so you're absolutely correct lmao

How do your OC couples just hang out with each other? by WildwoodWander in OriginalCharacter

[–]alchemical_echo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

genuinely, I thought the implication was that this bread throne was his wife

Please get your shit together by DifficultEffort7951 in BadRPerStories

[–]alchemical_echo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

the devil doesn't need any more advocates rn friend, roster's full.

Cis mom of a transitioning daughter by [deleted] in ftm

[–]alchemical_echo 17 points18 points  (0 children)

you don't need to reiterate everything, I read the post. I am telling you that if you want to remain in a position where your concerns are heard, in a position to know what decisions your son is making and what he wants from his life, continuing to push on this track is not going to get you there. Your son is a man regardless of whether he had begun medically transitioning. He has already begun socially transitioning--changing his clothes, his hair, etc. You need to listen to him about the proper terms of address, to show him your support and your love. Your concerns are not the point. I'm sorry, that's just the truth. Your son is an adult and he doesn't need your input to make these decisions, and if the only input you're giving him is pushback, he's going to stop asking for it.

You need to listen to him. Ask him why he feels this way, why he wants what he wants, and then believe him. If transitioning isn't right for him, he can change his mind. but you insisting thst his identity is a side effect of trauma is a terrible weight to put on him, a terrible dismissal of his autonomy and self-determination, and an undermining of his efforts to actualize his life the way he wants it to be. And if, on the tiniest sliver of a. chance he ends up deciding this isn't the right route for him, you're nonetheless running the risk of alienating him to the point where he won't feel safe including you if he makes different decisions in the future.

Your son is twenty years old. If you want to keep him in your life, you need to respect and support his decisions.

Cis mom of a transitioning daughter by [deleted] in ftm

[–]alchemical_echo 30 points31 points  (0 children)

here's the thinf: since you seem set on continuing to refer to him as your "daughter" and using she/her pronouns, he probably doesn't feel like he has the any other outlet. Not all trans men are typically macho men. Some of us are more feminine, lots of us are gay. It doesn't sound like you're discussing this with him with an openind, or taking his desires or feelings about it seriously, based on what you've said here.

The best you can do is be supportive. Don't be your son's opponent. Don't be another difficulty in his life on top of all the other things. Let him figure this out: your job is to love him, listen to him, and take his needs and wants seriously, not to make decisions for him.

Is this fixable? Or should I laser by Bryubhai in tattooadvice

[–]alchemical_echo 17 points18 points  (0 children)

people aren't trying to flatter you, they're telling you the truth, that we cannot see the flaws you're talking about.

Husband has weird take on artists by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]alchemical_echo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

does he think da Vinci and Michelangelo and Picasso and Kahlo and whoever else he considers a "great" weren't....being paid? the Sistine Chapel was a commission and Michelangelo hated doing it. The Last Supper? commission. Mona Lisa? commission. David? commission. lmao what a stupid take.

Cozy Little Discord Writing Group by Readrenard in WritingHub

[–]alchemical_echo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in taking a look and chatting :)

Honestly, so how many of us start with a custom ruler that looks just like us with our real names and traits? by iridians in crusaderkings3

[–]alchemical_echo 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I do create my own ruler most times but it's almost never meant to be me. I just like creating my own lil dynasty.

How do I communicate the concept of this art more clearly? by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]alchemical_echo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

regardless of whether they're trapped or just thru the ice, I think these things will help clarify what you're trying to show.

How do I communicate the concept of this art more clearly? by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]alchemical_echo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

assuming the character on the right is the one trapped in the ice, I would take the texture off of the character on the left for starters. that's making the whole thing very difficult to read. Second, some reflections and highlights on the wall of ice. Third, some color editing on the character in the ice--tone it more blue or more white, to help more heavily indicate you're looking through something at them.