cottonjewel
3 days ago
And you will never get any pretentiousness, elitism, or gatekeeping either. Because of those people I have felt stupid and weird when I just have slow learning so I will never inflict that on others
cottonjewel
2 days ago
By "wild accusations" I mean some people call it racist, child abuse, or elitist even though any race can participate, experts say there's no proof it stunts children's growth, and "elitist" is crazy cuz lolita clothing costs hundreds of dollars and nobody calls it elitist (nothing against lolita fashion) and even in J-Fashion (and in some alt communities as a whole) most representation is Japanese or White
cottonjewel
2 days ago
So they should just say they don't like it. Like me. If I don't like something, I say I don't like it. I only say it's harmful if it actually is
cottonjewel
5 days ago
This was the recipe I used: https://nutrient-matters.com/recipe/mongolian-beef-noodles/
cottonjewel
5 days ago
Except I didn't have browning sauce so I used teriyaki sauce instead cuz that amount of browning sauce only affects the color
cottonjewel
6 days ago
I think it's misogyny + "I'm quirky and not like other girls" behavior. Cuz like why when alt girls buy tons of junk it's called trinket collecting and whimsy and "Juminocore"? That's not even a real aesthetic. And they spend $9999999 on toys/merch they never use but like the "basic" girls actually use their Stanleys and Needohs and Labubus and whatnot
cottonjewel
6 days ago
I'm not saying alt people are bad just some of them are hypocrites and they think anyone buying a product that they don't like or is "basic" is overconsumption because they think niche is a personality trait. Well when you stop being so obsessed with being niche and edgy you'll realize a lot of trending things are actually cute!
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Tree Hut scrubs for example they are so good. My favorites are the gummy bear one and the lychee one.
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Anyways when they say "eat the rich" they meant billionaire dudes buying 81293792173 Ferarris while people starve not the middle class micro-influencer woman who can buy lots of fragrance mists but just looks rich cuz she lives in the suburbs where it's cheaper to live than a city
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Well some trends aren't my thing but I think are cute like vanilla girl or beige girl. Others like Tree Hut and whatnot I like and I get why they're trending now
cottonjewel
6 days ago
I like bright colors but also warm ones and beige is warm! So I like it too. That's why you see my text color is dark brown not black, and my text background color is warm off-white not white
tabf5
6 days ago
It's both really interesting and kind of terrifying that fandom overconsumption is what lets Glitch Productions exist
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Exactly. Also like overconsumption isn't this inexcusable crime, we've all had times where we bought too many stuff we didn't need, it's normal. It's just be more mindful when buying. Whatever you don't use, give it away to someone who might like it or commit to using it to its fullest without wasting if it's still good.
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Also, it helps to ask if you really need or want this, or if you only want it because it's trending, it's niche, you're hyperfixated (neurotypical people can be hyperfixated too it's just less severe), or as a status symbol. And tbh I view collecting as borderline if not exactly overconsumption too, even though people who whine about overconsumption insist they're different
cottonjewel
6 days ago
For example, if you actually use the things in your collections it might not be overconsumption (though if you spend a lot or have way too much it is overconsumption) but a lot of toy collectors don't even play with them. Also, even then there's no reason to have so many things when a small collection will do.
addammadd
20 hours ago
plz forgive an elder post-protohipster who quit all the algorithmic socials a while back for his dusty ass question: the Stanley-girl thing's still a thing? Also, I believe it's possible a ton of folks who would otherwise say they despise fandoms are unfortunately just unaware of the fandoms they occupy. Like, American politics is clearly a situation of dueling fandoms kayfabing so hard they forgot they're kayfabing.
tabf5
6 days ago
I mention (in tiny text on the Free Stickers page how that one is a little bit of a cheat! There's open PO boxes to several American bases in Antarctica that you can just mail stuff to at https://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/antarctic-stamp-collecting. It's mainly for stamp collectors but I sent them a sticker to see what would happen. It takes over a year for a reply apparently so fingers crossed I'll hear back in 2027!! lmao
cottonjewel
6 days ago
Wow that's so cool I never knew that and I hope they do get it!! Well if you made it to Antarctica then that means you made it big cuz there are very few people in Antarctica!
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Okay I will give you (gives you shampoo) and you know the full thing was $23 and the sample was $8 so I will give you a sample through telepathy