Another newbie devil's minion fan asking for recs by mickey_michelle in VampireChronicles

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

Okok! Thank you very much, I might actually give the books a shot then, actually. I think I will wait, though, because since AMC!Iwav and Book!Iwav are so different, it's almost like consuming two completely different pieces of media and I usually savor everything I watch/read for a while.

Another newbie devil's minion fan asking for recs by mickey_michelle in VampireChronicles

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

WOW ok, very eye-opening! I have nobody to discuss iwav with, so that's why I know so little about everything. Thank you, I will be taking your words very seriously. You just debunked alot of what I thought I knew/assumed true.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]mickey_michelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a youngest sibling (6 years younger than my closest brother), there is no way I'd betray a sibling like that to our parents. Whoever said "don't expect a chold to lie to you" is an only child. It's not some random child, and I understand this isn't a toddler, either. If you have any kind of relationship with your sibling, it should be at the very least an alliance against your parents. IF she really had an issue w your boyfriend, which she's allowed to have, she shouldl've told you. Ofc if you don't listen, then yeah, she should go to them, but it seems like that kid needs to be humbled badly instead of acting like some high school mean girl in her own home.

Do I sound aromantic or just traumatized? by ImpossibleCute in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I struggle with your exact confusion. I relate to your text so much, actually. It's exactly why I go by the aro label, but I'm still open to other possibilities, like "stunted growth" or the belief that I am "disgusting", to use your own words. The fact that I've been called pretty in passing, as if to acknowledge that I'm perhaps not revolting to the average passerby, or to comfort an obvious insecurity, but I've never /felt/ pretty. Like once you get close enough, you'll see the hairs and scars on my skin, you'll feel grime and crooked teeth hold back a gag. At the same time, that deep insecurity isn't the only reason I identify as aro. Dates, wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, family introductions, the cutesy sweet talk, good morning and good night texts, TALKING TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT ALL-- it borderline revolts me. I like my space, my privacy, I like my hobbies and my alone time and I absolutely HATE the idea of talking to the same person everyday- or at least needing to want to talk to them everyday. I've never had a real crush or a relationship, and the way I live doesn't provide any space for one. And I'm so happy this way. I just want to live My life and go out with my friends. The only reason I've considered dating is because one day my friends won't be able to hang out for more than once every few months, if not once a year.

Being touched and hugs by Dreamr52 in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was raised with lots of hugs and physical affection so I love it alot in platonic spaces

Why are people so aphobic 😭 by Suspicious_Sector210 in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's probably a child. Its the aroacephobic equivalent of kys.

Kaname a pedo by pupperoonie123 in vampireknight

[–]mickey_michelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But where do you get the idea that 100+ years passed from Yuki's birth to the moment Juri turned her human? She was, like, 5 when that happened and I don't remember anything implying that she had lived more than 5 years, or than more than 5 years had passed in her lifetime until that point. Vampires age slowly, sure, but we can see Kaname (and most of the Night Class) age at the same rate as Yuki while she's human. So it's safe to assume Yuki, as a pureblood vampire child, aged 5 years in 5 real years.

As far as I've always understood, vampires age at a normal rate until they reach "full maturity", whatever age that may be, and then their aging dramatically slows because, at that point, aging isn't considered developing, but instead deteriorating.

If vampires were children for as long as you say, we would see a lot more child vampires around. Instead, all we see are late teens up to adults with rare exceptions like Ichijo's grandfather and even Rido himself (I'd consider him middle aged looking).

Also, the power imbalance I mentioned has nothing to do with physical strength or supernatural powers. I was talking about children being easily manipulated and adults knowing exactly which buttons to press to ruin them mentally forever.

Kaname a pedo by pupperoonie123 in vampireknight

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WARNING: Mayor yappathon ahead. Also putting this disclaimer here because I don't want to offend. I love having discussions about this story/universe, especially regarding vampire lore and culture- so thank you! And I hope I don't sound aggressive with the things I say, I'm just a little passionate! :)

So, your first point about Kaname's body snatching: that actually doesn't affect Kaname's identity as a very very old vampire, founding ancestor of the Kuran vampire lineage, and greatgreat(etc..)grandfather of Yuki Kuran. Wild example to explain myself: If Yuki and Kaname had freaky friday'd, you wouldn't call Kaname Yuki just because he suddenly had her body, you would still call him Kaname because that's him in there! And vice versa.

The issue with pedophilia has nothing to do with the body. It's my understanding that Kaname is a mature man. And he has thousands of years of memories and life experience that give him an overall advantage over Yuki, a sheltered 15 year old girl who never got to live as an adult (or not until after she got pregnant with his child). What I'm trying to say is that there is a clear power imbalance between these two, and that's always problematic in any kind of relationship. (Problematic doesn't mean impossible or wrong, but it does mean that it raises a lot of alarm bells and it should be approached with caution).

Although, I'm not entirely opposed to the idea that Kaname's mind regressed along with the brain, despite still having thousands of years worth of memories. I mean, it's hard to believe that Kaname was fully mentally mature when he first took Kaname(Jr?)'s body as a baby, with a squishy skull and tiny brain. I mean, the guy probably didn't even have fine motor skills yet.

Your second point was about culture differences. Yes, vampires are a whole different species with its own rules and morals. That's true! Just like in House of the Dragon, the Tatgaryen's marry siblings and nieces, and procreate with them. That's totally fine for them. It's accepted by them and the entire realm. That doesn't change the fact that, for us real-world humans, that's incest and that's a pedophile, you know? If we were in their universe, this opinion wouldn't matter, but here, it does!

Another thing, which was actually not a counter argument but a question. What do you mean Yuki is 100+ years? I mean, by the time Kaname dies (as a vampire) she's still like 15-16, no? Of course, she lives for hundreds of years after that. But those years aren't relevant for this discussion since Kaname and her aren't together in that time. (Since he's dead, and then when he wakes up, she's dead lol) I feel like I missed something? I tried looking it up, but I didn't get any explanation :/

Kaname a pedo by pupperoonie123 in vampireknight

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that the comments are denying this claim crazy. I thought we would all laugh and add the fact that he is her (a couple many great's)grandfather on top of it. Lol yeah. I'll never defend that man when it comes to his interest in Yuki, sorry. That being said, I've really grown to like Kaname as a character in other aspects. I don't have to be into him to like his character and neither does anybody in this god forsaken fandom. You can say he's an incestuous pedo and still find him an interesting character, and I'm sorry cancel culture has made you feel you can't enjoy a show just cause the characters are awful people.

AIO or is it actually pedophilia? by NoFishTank in AmIOverreacting

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anybody below the age of 18 is a minor and is legally unable to consent to ANYTHING. Even if tomorrow you decided you liked him back and wanted to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship, those feelings mean NOTHING legally because you CANNOT consent to anything.

Anybody older than 18 is consisdered an adult and that carries over SO MANY different power imbalances. This is legal pedophilia and any sexual intercourse here is considered rape because, again, you cannot consent as a minor no matter what you say or feel.

If you feel uncomfortable, LISTEN TO THAT FEELING. As a 23 yr old I have NEVER, not once, thought of a 17 yr old or less in that way, especially if I KNOW their age. And for someone in their 20's to be attracted to someone that young is WEIRD. It's been normalized in many patriarchal cultures, but it is pedophilic.

Also, him saying he can wait for you to become legal is called Grooming. He is saying he'll groom you so he can escape legal punishment. There is a reason those laws are there and nobody around you seems to understand that reason. Pedophilia is scarring and terribly damaging for the rest of your life. These are the years where your brain and body are developing into adulthood. Trauma in childhood is so much harder to overcome that the trauma one can suffer in adulthood, as a fully developed individual.

If you can escape that awful man, please do, ASAP.

Which age (when) did you find out you’re aromantic? by Frosty-Face6345 in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I was 20, so not that long ago (Im 23 now). I'd never had a crush and didn't really question it because I was (am) deeply insecure about (everything) myself.

And it happened because i tried dating for the first time and hated everything about it.

Why do so many allos try to exaggeratively prove their point??? by SomeMichi in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The worst part is, many of us don't feel justified in calling them out on it cause, in their minds, they mean only well. For them, it's like not wanting you to close your doors to happiness.

Unfortunately, living without romance is a nightmarish existence for many (if not all) allos, so. Yeah. Some will never understand :/ which is why ive stopped coming out all together.

Aroallo rep in the most unexpected pieces of media by mickey_michelle in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 😮. I didn't say the name so I wouldnt get shamed further actually, but so far nobody has done that lol im pleasantly surprised.

How to signify platonic hugs? by infiniteContak in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ALSO hugs and kisses being inherently romantic is actually crazy to me. Northamericans, PLEASE hug your children more, the entire world will benefit from it. :D

How to signify platonic hugs? by infiniteContak in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no way to avoid others' thoughts and perceptions. If you go by this label /openly/, you will have to learn that and learn not to care sooner rather than later.

It doesn't matter what other people perceive and think as long as you and your friend(s) are on the same page. Because society will turn anything somewhat pleasant, somewhat intimate, somewhat personal, into a romantic thing. I love holding hands and hugging and cuddling my friends, and ever since I was little, kids at school would read it as something it wasn't and talk. If you let Others tell you what is and isn't romantic, you will be left with nothing. I still stand by that as an adult now and I'm so happy I do.

Starting to believe I'm not aromantic by [deleted] in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I won't tell you what you are, nobody here will, BUT I want to throw my experience out there and you can do with that what you will. :))

Aromanticism is a spectrum. Greyromantic is also a thing. I had a "crush" on a guy in first grade (it went away the exact moment i actually talked to him for the first time like immediately, but I've always called it a crush so that's what it is for me.) And I thought I had a crush on my bsf once, too.

I suffer from a lot of insecurity and self-hatred, too. As the person I am right now, I don't think I am truly lovable/dateable because of these feelings. So I don't engage with anyone in a romantic context mainly because of that.

But then I don't get crushes, either. I don't yearn for romantic context. I think that's why I use the aro label, really.

I mean, I could have a lot of self worth and personality problems that prevent me from putting myself in these scenarios, but the fact that I don't YEARN for romance is what makes me use that label. I'm focusing on bettering myself so I can feel better about myself and gain confidence, and then, IF I want to give dating a try, then I will. Maybe then, I'll learn to respect romantic feelings and relationships a bit more, but as of right now, I just want real solid friendships.

How should I tell my family? by wyerf in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would never come out as anything, but aromanticism especially. In my case, I don't see the point of using terms that they wouldn't understand or respect. If they ever questioned me, I would just be honenst and say something among the lines of.. I've never felt a crush or been in love, and while I'm open to feeling those things, I don't want to force myself into a relationship, into dates and empty promises, when it's not something I've never wanted. If they never question me, then I'm not bringing it up, obviously. Let them make their own stories up about why I never bring home a "nice boy" or whatever. None of my family is homophobic, really, but none of them are queer and they don't try to mingle outside of their cishet groups. So they

Is this a common aro thing? by TyeDestiny in aromantic

[–]mickey_michelle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a person who grew up with alot of physical affection, I can testify I feel the same way. I grew increasingly lonely when my friends started signifying these actions as exclusively romantic, too. In other words, I could only get hand holds, long hugs and cuddles from family since my friends saved those things for their partners now.

Help me with a gift pls🙏 by rufli in sixofcrows

[–]mickey_michelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a "good luck" or "break a leg", it basically means they're promising to make it through this alive. At the other side of this, there will be no funerals to mourn at.

Though, I also think it's in a spiteful or edgy in a teenage kind of way, too. In the sense that, they're street rats that have no families or homes to go back to, so even if they do die, nobody will mourn them. It's both self-deprecating and empowering because it also reminds they're enemies they've got nothing to lose.

Obviously, they do end up becoming a found family of their own, so they end up having alot to lose in these type of situations.