What's Bothering You?
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-Apples-
Apple Imperialist
Since the Blog Tree has been shut down, some non-violation posts are being flagged as rule violations and get deleted, some healthy discussions are getting locked too early, and the staff getting stricter about what you can write, I’m beginning to feel that I’m no longer free to write whatever I want to on this forum. It used to be that I am free to talk about whatever I want as long as I don’t harm other members, go off-topic, or post something offensive or inappropriate. But as soon as ACNH came out, this is no longer the case. I wonder what has changed.
If I had to choose between the freedom of speech or common decency to make everyone feel welcome (which means I can’t talk about some stuff because it’s too “insensitive” to some groups or not inclusive to all groups), I would choose freedom of speech over common decency. While I refrain from attacking others or posting stuff that’s blatantly offensive (even in cases where I share my frustrations), I should be free to say whatever I want. But, others have the right to not listen to me. It would be better for others to not listen to me at all than to silence me.
If I had to choose between the freedom of speech or common decency to make everyone feel welcome (which means I can’t talk about some stuff because it’s too “insensitive” to some groups or not inclusive to all groups), I would choose freedom of speech over common decency. While I refrain from attacking others or posting stuff that’s blatantly offensive (even in cases where I share my frustrations), I should be free to say whatever I want. But, others have the right to not listen to me. It would be better for others to not listen to me at all than to silence me.
k e r f u f f l e
Proverbs 15:19
Been reading a while- and I can confidently say that my respect for you has skyrocketed.
xSuperMario64x
a very tired Bug 🪲💤
so this vest I got actually fits pretty well except there's one spot where it starts to split a little between the buttons... my chest.
god I hate being a woman lmao
god I hate being a woman lmao
Lightspring
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My sister hurt herself today. My parents already comforted her but I still feel uneasy. She even went into my room after and asked if she could show me. I said no. I already saw some on her leg. It shouldn’t have gone this far.
1. Was only half serious when I posted this
2. This is from two and a half months ago lmao
Reginald Fairfield
Senior Member
Missed a game event because I had to adult.
I don't mind it but yeah, sure a smaller chest could have been nice cause I'm kinda tiny in general
It's a difference debating and arguing in a constructive way and hearing all sides rather thinking one side only is right and ignore all others. It's not really what freedom of speech is about anyway, nor when people think being rude is being blunt. You can still stand with an opinion but literally speaking down everything, no.
(there is one opinion that I'm never gonna budge on (pro-choice) cause I've never ever heard of any good argument on that one(pro-life) and I've debated it also)
aericell
☆ happinessdelight ☆
really doubting me getting through this credential program, sometimes i question how i even managed to get my degree
ofc i'm just stressing over a paper i have due in a little less than 2 days and i'll probably feel fine once i finish it but also the 70 hrs of fieldwork by the end of the semester that i've barely started
but this is probably just sleep-deprived me at 4am stressing myself out
but on top of that my best friend's kinda been going through stuff lately and i feel bad i can't even make the time to be there for him right now
ofc i'm just stressing over a paper i have due in a little less than 2 days and i'll probably feel fine once i finish it but also the 70 hrs of fieldwork by the end of the semester that i've barely started
but this is probably just sleep-deprived me at 4am stressing myself out
but on top of that my best friend's kinda been going through stuff lately and i feel bad i can't even make the time to be there for him right now
-Apples-
Apple Imperialist
That’s not what I mean. Here are some cases in point:
- The most recent case was that I made a thread about the worst fandoms or hatedoms on the internet. We were allowed to discuss topics like this during the vBulletin Era, but it got locked after eight posts, showing that we can no longer discuss this. It’s like criticizing a political group or party rather than another religion, and it has nothing to do with Animal Crossing. That, and it’s not discussing other members on this forum or containing prohibited content. So why lock it?
- My Capitalism vs Socialism thread back in July got locked very early, and I was trying to have a nice discussion. And they still don’t want discussions like that.
- Earlier this year, I made a post on the Coronavirus thread about why we aren’t getting any relief, describing how lack of compromise between both parties is to blame. The post was not a rule violation, and I wasn’t writing it to be mean to others. But they deleted it.
- They’re now moving posts on the General Discussion to other threads to where they’re more suited for discussion. And they’re not taking controversial discussions on the General Discussion too lightly anymore.
Since the Blog Tree was closed due to lack of interest, I started posting what I would normally post on the Blog Tree onto the regular forums. At the same time, the staff is starting to get stricter about what can be posted on the forums. Which is why I feel like I’m no longer free to discuss whatever I discuss. What has changed?
xSuperMario64x
a very tired Bug 🪲💤
got woken up today by a stupid fire alarm. it wasn't too bad ig except I can't handle loud noises so I had to wrap a blanket around my head before I went outside.
luckily I'm not in a bad mood or that prob would've ruined my whole day lol.
luckily I'm not in a bad mood or that prob would've ruined my whole day lol.
kind of wish there were more people into johnny's entertainment stuff cause i feel bit lonely about it sometimes, haha.
Lmao love how it's impossible to find a good issue of this magazine specifically that I want. Either they cut out stuff/cards or they used up half of the stickers... Bro.
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Lmao love how it's impossible to find a good issue of this magazine specifically that I want. Either they cut out stuff/cards or they used up half of the stickers... Bro.
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k e r f u f f l e
Proverbs 15:19
This may sound a little too shallow, but I am deeply sorry.
I hope she can recover. You, too- I understand how crazy hard this must be.
Lightspring
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Don’t worry, you’re not being shallow at all! I just would’ve never expected that from her. The recovery process is slow, but it’s heading in the right direction. She has my parents as well as myself. Thank you for reaching out, it really means a lot.
My internets been out for over an hour and I can’t study or do my homework. I’ve also been off my meds for over a week now because they don’t have any in stock right now. I feel like my head is under water. I’m trying so hard and everything is working again me lately.
xSuperMario64x
a very tired Bug 🪲💤
I'm so tired from constantly doing schoolwork and with midterms coming this week I really feel like I could cry.
it's too bad they butchered our mid semester break cause tHe RoNa iS gOnNa KiLl uS aLL
it's too bad they butchered our mid semester break cause tHe RoNa iS gOnNa KiLl uS aLL
as someone who used to do that + knew people who did as well, i just want to say that i’m so sorry and that i hope things get better for you both.
Lightspring
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My sister keeps showing them to me. It’s not that I don’t care, but I just don’t want to encourage it more than she‘s doing. Solutions have already been put into motion, so time will tell. Thank you for responding, I hope things are getting better for you too! ❤as someone who used to do that + knew people who did as well, i just want to say that i’m so sorry and that i hope things get better for you both.
