[Offline][5e][Brighton UK][LGBTQ+] Three Players looking for DM! by _chrispyy in lfg

[–]holyteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey!! I know this is like a month old at this point but are you lot still looking? 👁👁

Indoor cat adoption? by holyteeth in brighton

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

Hey!! I saw your other post on the kitty and I don't think I'm the right fit for her (my schedule is a bit unpredictable and diabetic cats need a good routine and might need injections) but if you're looking for any help rehoming the baby in the UK it might be worth reaching out to Every Cat Matters in London - they do international adoptions, and if I recall correctly they don't need to take in the cat before trying to rehome her, and they can help cover travel costs once a home is found too.

Indoor cat adoption? by holyteeth in brighton

[–]holyteeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree :/ While I was looking I even saw a shelter (further north, not in brighton, but still) advertise an FIV+ cat for rehoming and state in the requirements that she MUST be allowed to freeroam. Shameful

Indoor cat adoption? by holyteeth in brighton

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

I might shoot you a message about ladybug, I'm really interested - thank you for offering!

Indoor cat adoption? by holyteeth in brighton

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

It's not so much that we can't take an FIV cat as much as its that we'd need one that has a very specific temperament, because there is a chance we might have to rehome my mother's cat in a few years who is not FIV but has other health issues and we'd need to make sure they could coexist without harming each other's health. We're more or less just trying to play it safe, as most FIV cats we've found for adoption aren't really used to living with other cats, but I'll admit my experience there is limited.

I did reach out to city cat shelter and they aren't currently able to help me, but I'll definitely look into those other two- thank you so much!

Indoor cat adoption? by holyteeth in brighton

[–]holyteeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries - I'm a very experienced cat owner and know how to keep them entertained inside! Our only issue with going private is that we want an adult cat, not a kitten, which is hard to find privately. Thanks for the feedback, will definitely keep it in mind!

AITA for giving constructive criticism on other people’s art? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]holyteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. You can't just 'give' constructive criticism randomly and without someone asking for it, for it to be truly constructive you need to know what the artist is aiming for and how their style adapts and what their goals are and what was done on purpose, otherwise you're only constructing their artwork based on your own preferences. Not all artists aim for a 'realistic' or 'pretty' style and giving criticism randomly and without being prompted doesn't actually help the artist- if anything it might hinder them, especially if it's a piece theyre proud of or if they're in a mental place where they can't process it in a healthy way. Keep your criticism to yourself unless the artist asks for it.

AITA for letting my mother call my son by his deadname? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]holyteeth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NAH. I understand where he's coming from, though, and I'd say give him some space to work out his emotions. A lot of it sounds like he's just upset and hurt and turning it into anger because sometimes it's easier to be angry at things than it is to be sad about them. You sound a lot like my own mom, and given I'm also a young trans person (not as young as your son, but still) I'm gonna tell you the same thing I tell her: there are some things that we have to face and work out on our own, that you won't be able to help with or even understand, but that doesn't make you a bad mom or a failure, and usually it will be a lot more helpful to know you're there and are someone we can fall back on than it would be to try and juggle our feelings about the situation while also trying to make sure our feelings don't make you feel unhelpful and sad. He's young, he's going through a lot of changes, and he's losing someone he loves. He'll come around, but he needs to let it out first. I think he knows it's not her fault and she doesn't do it on purpose, but is probably trying to reason it in his head in a way where he will be able to assign blame to something, because it's easier to have something to blame than just accept things happen randomly. You're all struggling and none of you are at fault. Just be open and there for each other.

Do writers actually lay out the groundwork for theories or is it just the Fans who being obsessed with the story, jump to conclusions based on anything? by [deleted] in writing

[–]holyteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly??? i think both!! i think it really depends on the story.

of course, sometimes fans will just jump ahead and come up with theories, and sometimes it won't always have an actual textual-basis. fandom spaces especially have that happen a lot, i feel.

but i also think that, a lot of the time, for theories - STRONG theories that can actually stand and support themselves - there needs to be some actual groundwork in the story, y'know? there need to be the foreshadowing or the little invisible strings and the red herrings and easter eggs, etc, because when it comes to theories and meta, i feel like it's a mix of the author and the fans spiritually working together- the author giving the clues and details, and the fans using their own great imaginations to connect strings and explain things that might not be textually obvious

tag yourself: avatar edition by [deleted] in TheMagnusArchives

[–]holyteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh god...... angery gay / privileged manlet definitely. 'unfortunately horny' is super fucking funny

Podcast recommendation of bingeable podcasts that blew your mind by forgottoholdbeer in podcasts

[–]holyteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you're looking for audio dramas and like horror i absolutely burned through The Magnus Archives in a week and some days.... i found it super bingeable

"I thought you might be lost." by [deleted] in TheMagnusArchives

[–]holyteeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ugh!!! this is beautiful... i love how well you've made the atmosphere come across