*de-lurks* hi i made a thing
Specifically Solas and my Lavallan if they existed in Stevens Universe as gems. Because i can't watch a bloody show without thinking about that stupid egg.
Spoilered for size.
My Lavellan
Solas
Solas again, just without a crystal embedded in his bloody forehead.
And their fusion. Because fusions are awesome.
Yeah... There are people who find 4chan scary, but I rather sit with those predictable as$holes than the deep space tumblr people. Holy crap was I blissfully unaware, and I've been on tumblr for 6 years. I have no idea how i never encountered it until now.
The thing that scares me about 'deep' tumblr is that, despite claiming to be an extremely tolerant and welcoming environment, it tends to become exactly the opposite. I've seen some incredibly racist and sexist comments, said by people who think they are righteously justified to be making them.
Out of likes again. Have this heart. 
*de-lurks* hi i made a thing
Specifically Solas and my Lavallan if they existed in Stevens Universe as gems. Because i can't watch a bloody show without thinking about that stupid egg.
Spoilered for size.
My Lavellan
Spoiler
Solas
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Solas again, just without a crystal embedded in his bloody forehead.
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And their fusion. Because fusions are awesome.
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I don't watch the show but these are awesome! Have a heart since I'm out of likes.
I just have to say that I've never encountered such vicious, mean-spirited people as some ace Solas fans... I don't know what it is, but I have to admit I actually cried over someone of the comments directed towards me
I think it's good that people can headcanon Solas as ace, but I don't understand why people have to be so mean when you don't agree..,
The pantheon has your back. They can be very reasonable.
*de-lurks* hi i made a thing
Specifically Solas and my Lavallan if they existed in Stevens Universe as gems. Because i can't watch a bloody show without thinking about that stupid egg.
Spoilered for size.
My Lavellan
Spoiler
Solas
Spoiler
Solas again, just without a crystal embedded in his bloody forehead.
Spoiler
And their fusion. Because fusions are awesome.
Spoiler
Aaahh I love this. I love that you thought to do this. A+
Yeah... There are people who find 4chan scary, but I rather sit with those predictable as$holes than the deep space tumblr people. Holy crap was I blissfully unaware, and I've been on tumblr for 6 years. I have no idea how i never encountered it until now.
I've been on Tumblr for quite a long time, and a good chunk of my blogroll consists of Tumblr activists in varied area (feminism, trans rights, queers, asexuals, POC rights, disabled people) and while some can be quite radical, not once have I found them to be scary or acting like assholes. On the contrary, they're insightful and intelligent people that helped me shape my views on the world, and made me become way more radical and politically/socially aware that I was before.
But the activist sphere can also contain rotten apples, like, for example, the ignorant kind who sees racism exclusively through a US-centric lens.
If anything, Tumblr has taught me so much, so I guess I was lucky to only know the "good side" of social & political activism on Tumblr, and never encounter the kind of rotten apple that DarthEmpress apparently had to deal with...
Some people tend to forget that not everyone is at the same stage of learning, activism awareness, and understanding, and feel the need to bash others and be super aggressive towards anyone who isn't at the same level than them, instead of actually engage in meaningful conversations.
I just have to say that I've never encountered such vicious, mean-spirited people as some ace Solas fans... I don't know what it is, but I have to admit I actually cried over someone of the comments directed towards me
A little late, but yeah. Those people would rather silence others through despicable means than actually have a conversation. Such people cannot be reasoned with. I know you felt bad, but, truly, they are not worth it.
I just have to say that I've never encountered such vicious, mean-spirited people as some ace Solas fans... I don't know what it is, but I have to admit I actually cried over someone of the comments directed towards me
This is why I have that whole mess of a subject blacklisted on my tumblr, I find it's easier to just avoid that whole topic there. It's also why I prefer to come here for anything Solas related, much cooler heads and greater people.
I just have to say that I've never encountered such vicious, mean-spirited people as some ace Solas fans... I don't know what it is, but I have to admit I actually cried over someone of the comments directed towards me
Weird, I was having a tumblr debate with an ace yesterday and he /she was very nice. Obviously not the same person
http://ar-lath-ma-vh...enan-solasshole
I've been on Tumblr for quite a long time, and a good chunk of my blogroll consists of Tumblr activists in varied area (feminism, trans rights, queers, asexuals, POC rights, disabled people) and while some can be quite radical, not once have I found them to be scary or acting like assholes. On the contrary, they're insightful and intelligent people that helped me shape my views on the world, and made me become way more radical and politically/socially aware that most of my peers as well.
But the activist sphere can also contain rotten apples, like, for example, the ignorant kind who sees racism exclusively through a US-centric lens.
If anything, Tumblr has taught me so much, so I guess I was lucky to only know the "good side" of social & political activism on Tumblr, and never encounter the kind of rotten apple that DarthEmpress apparently had to deal with...
Activism is important, and that's why these people set my teeth on edge.
They absolutely refuse to engage in discourse, preferring bullying tactics. It was a dog-pile over Empress's very innocuous comment. And looking over their blogs, it seems that is the debate tactic they prefer--mob tactics and unwarranted escalation to silence what they don't want to hear. Which, by the way, are not progressive debate tactics.
At another point, they started to yell at a blogger who used the term "sexy egg" to describe Solas, telling them directly to "f. off". That blogger was 16. They made multiple posts about a 16-year-old's comment on their own blogs, and when they found out the blogger was 16, they felt neither stupid nor ashamed for reacting like that to a TEENAGER. Because with that comment the teenager was being intolerant. UGH.
Also, the bloggers in question are full adults. I checked. So.
Activism is important, and that's why these people set my teeth on edge.
They absolutely refuse to engage in discourse, preferring bullying tactics. It was a dog-pile over Empress's very innocuous comment. And looking over their blogs, it seems that is the debate tactic they prefer--mob tactics and unwarranted escalation to silence what they don't want to hear. Which, by the way, are not progressive debate tactics.
At another point, they started to yell at a blogger who used the term "sexy egg" to describe Solas, telling them directly to "f. off". That blogger was 16. They made multiple posts about a 16-year-old's comment on their own blogs, and when they found out the blogger was 16, they felt neither stupid nor ashamed for reacting like that to a TEENAGER. Because with that comment the teenager was being intolerant. UGH.
Also, the bloggers in question are full adults. I checked. So.
A part of me still wanna see their blogs, but another part of me knows I'll probably hate it.
If what you describe is accurate, then I'll never give them the honor to qualify them with the term of activist ever, they're just assholes, pure and simple.
People who can't engage in polite conversations and progressive debate, but are more inclined to use mob tactics, are definitely not what I enjoy in the activism sphere.
A man is not dead while his name is still spoken.
Then Sir Terry will live for ages to come, I'm sure.
When tumblr is vomiting, the solution is to hold your nose and step around.
Weird, I was having a tumblr debate with an ace yesterday and he /she was very nice. Obviously not the same person
"Why are people so driven by sex"... beyond survival of the species? Is this a trick question?
Rhetorical, btw. We've had the "did they/ didn't they" debate here plenty of times.
Out of curiosity, i checked those bloggers and their blacklist was unusually. One of their triggers/blacklist was cassandra and male inquisitors or entire character tags. I have no idea how they played dai.
Yeah, by blacklisting entire characters, they miss you on so much. Blackwall and Sera, whether you like them or not, do bring a lot to the game. If they like Solas as a character so much, they are purposely missing out on a lot of his character development. The conversations he has with those two are illuminating and important for the world of the game. Moreover, these people are also walling themselves off from critical, productive debate about those two characters. Not all debate is productive, but conversations are illuminating. For example, after talking to people outside the game itself, I appreciate Sera more--I LIKE her.I hated her my first playthrough, I enjoy her character now, and that makes the game more enjoyable. There are also characters I'm more critical of through these conversations, but these debates allow me to talk about complicated issues, both political and artistic. Another enjoyable side-benefit to good discourse.
Sometimes art makes you uncomfortable, and it should.
Then Sir Terry will live for ages to come, I'm sure.
He will.
A man is not dead while his name is still spoken.
Yes, exactly. I thought of him when I read your sig the first time. 
I love the Unseen Code tribute some techy people came up with, I'll link the BBC article but I'll paste it here in a spoiler too:
Urgh. Too many tears. ;_;
They absolutely refuse to engage in discourse, preferring bullying tactics. It was a dog-pile over Empress's very innocuous comment. And looking over their blogs, it seems that is the debate tactic they prefer--mob tactics and unwarranted escalation to silence what they don't want to hear. Which, by the way, are not progressive debate tactics.
Hah, lolol. No ma'am, that certainly is. You don't have to even look far to see it, take a look at the gamergate craze.
Sometimes art makes you uncomfortable, and it should.
This is why I have that whole mess of a subject blacklisted on my tumblr, I find it's easier to just avoid that whole topic there. It's also why I prefer to come here for anything Solas related, much cooler heads and greater people.
This place is generally chill whatever the DA related topic. I would never talk about Bianca or Fiona outside this thread because I know I'd just get hit by trolls and less pleasant side of the Varric fanbase.
Yes, exactly. I thought of him when I read your sig the first time.
I love the Unseen Code tribute some techy people came up with, I'll link the BBC article but I'll paste it here in a spoiler too:
Spoiler
Urgh. Too many tears. ;_;
I changed my sig in tribute to him. His books have meant so much to me and although I knew this was going to happen it still hit pretty hard.
I saw the Unseen Code article before. I think it's a fantastic idea.
On topic: Solas would love Granny Weatherwax.
EDIT:
And Sam Vimes.
Hah, lolol. No ma'am, that certainly is. You don't have to even look far to see it, take a look at the gamergate craze.
I probably should have said "extremist debate tactics."
It's the sheer hypocrisy that galls. "Let's be exclusionary in our rhetoric, while at the same time, positioning ourselves as beacons of inclusion."
Nope.
I changed my sig in tribute to him. His books have meant so much to me and although I knew this was going to happen it still hit pretty hard.
I saw the Unseen Code article before. I think it's a fantastic idea.
On topic: Solas would love Granny Weatherwax.
EDIT:
And Sam Vimes.
And Susan, probably. She's a little bit immortal. 
And Susan, probably. She's a little bit immortal.
I think he'd approve of Vimes' anti-establishment ideals (despite being pretty high up in the establishment).
And Susan is amazing, but I think they'd just spend their time being icy to each other.
This place is generally chill whatever the DA related topic. I would never talk about Bianca or Fiona outside this thread because I know I'd just get hit by trolls and less pleasant side of the Varric fanbase.
Wait, Varric, the most chill guy in Thedas, has predatory fans? Obviously their irony meter is broken.
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