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- Whatever you happen to have between your legs does not determine your gender.
- I am not transgender, but I am genderfluid and transmasculine.
- My pronouns are they/them.
- I would appreciate it if you listened to me and took me seriously whenever I try to talk to you about my gender identity, instead of ignoring and dismissing everything I say just because you don't comprehend it.
- I would prefer it if you didn't use gendered terms of endearment for me such as "princess."
- I want to try dressing as a man.
- I am still your child, but I am not your daughter.
(As posted on my Tumblr.)
I’m 75% of the way into The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue. I’m honestly not enjoying it as much as I thought I would.
Yes, people in the 19th century were racist, sexist, ableist, and homophobic. No, I don’t need to be reminded of that every few pages. If I wanted to feel outraged about racism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia, I’d watch the news. These characters feel less like characters and more like agendas. It’s hard to enjoy a grand adventure across Europe when the author keeps whacking you with a baseball bat.
Diversity and representation are wonderful things, but not when they make a big deal out of themselves. I like adventure stories. I don’t like being preached at.
I’m 75% of the way into The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue. I’m honestly not enjoying it as much as I thought I would.
Yes, people in the 19th century were racist, sexist, ableist, and homophobic. No, I don’t need to be reminded of that every few pages. If I wanted to feel outraged about racism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia, I’d watch the news. These characters feel less like characters and more like agendas. It’s hard to enjoy a grand adventure across Europe when the author keeps whacking you with a baseball bat.
Diversity and representation are wonderful things, but not when they make a big deal out of themselves. I like adventure stories. I don’t like being preached at.
The Phantom of the Opera is not a romance.
Dracula is not erotica.
Erik and Count Dracula are VILLAINS, not romantic heroes. Erik is a stalker and kidnapper who has no qualms about torturing and killing people. Dracula is a literal monster who murdered Lucy and metaphorically raped Mina. Neither of them are physically attractive.
GET IT RIGHT!
Dracula is not erotica.
Erik and Count Dracula are VILLAINS, not romantic heroes. Erik is a stalker and kidnapper who has no qualms about torturing and killing people. Dracula is a literal monster who murdered Lucy and metaphorically raped Mina. Neither of them are physically attractive.
GET IT RIGHT!
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