heard someone say archive of our own should install a "dislike" button and I thought I should say this: no, there's absolutely no need for archive of our own to install a "dislike" button.
why? because archive of our own isn't tiktok or youtube or twitter/x where users can monetize their content. archive of our own is a nonprofit site run by fans for fans, which means every content — every fanfic — you see on archive of our own was made out of pure love and passion from the artists/authors.
ao3 authors write because writing about these characters is their happiness and passion. they write for themselves, but they were generous enough to share with you their creations.
they're not "content creators" the way tiktokers or youtubers or instagram models are. they don't "make content" for views and engagements that can be monetized.
so no, you don't get to "grade their works" unless they specifically and directly ask you to.
you don't get to "say what you dislike about their works" unless they specifically and directly ask you to.
you don't get to "dislike" works that are not made specifically to please you in the first place. you're just a guest in someone's house, a house in which they let you in because they were kind, you don't get to roam around their house and say what you dislike about their furniture. you don't get to roam around their house and say you "dislike their house".
of course, you can have your opinion about the house its host invites you in. but if it's a negative one and you find yourself not liking the house, the polite things for you to do is excuse yourself and leave without telling them you dislike their house.
and just because you personally dislike the house doesn't mean the house is "ugly" either. the house you dislike could be a favorite, most luxurious place to many others.
my point is, don't be entitled by wanting the rights to voice your disapproval of things that you get to enjoy for free. don't be entitled by wanting the rights to voice your disapproval of things that were made out of love and passion — things the artists made for themselves for fun.
it makes you look like an entitled jerk with main character syndrome. the universe does not revolve around you.
now repeat after me: don't like don't read. no one forces you to continue reading a fic you don't like. quietly leave instead of being rude to authors who write for free because writing is their source of comfort.
people are so used to contents that were made because it's a trend / contents like tiktok that were made with the main purpose of reaching high engagement and making profits that they forget sometimes things can be made out of love and be made just for fun. sometimes things are supposed to just be for people to enjoy, and if some people don't enjoy them, then they can simply leave without being unnecessary unkind.
IM ABSOLUTELY EATING THIS UP LIKE A GOURMET MEAL.
i cant get enough i absolutely love this series so far ty for the food 🙏
Can i request scar hc when player keep simping to scar boss mode rather than scary its more like cool and terriffic
SAWuWa Au headcanons pt. 4 anonymously requested.
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➥ You know, Scar would think that as soon as you see his monstrous (boss) form your compliments for him and doting would cease, and maybe you'd feel fear, or disgust or repulsion for him.
➥ but then, the minute he transforms, you let out a sound. sadly it wasn't one of fear or horror, but simply and yet again-
awe.
Like pure awe, your frequency was almost drowned out by the fighting, but everytime he got close to the Rover, even when he had round house kicked the main character or legit smacked them on the ground several times, you keep complimenting him!
"Oh god, he looks so cute and cuddle-able!" you'd squeal.
No he did not look cuddle-able, he was threatening! he was scary!
"and his attacks are so cool! he's legit pumelling me down to the ground!" you'd say in an almost adoring way.
➥ he'd be confused for a second or more wondering why you were referring to Rover as yourself.
➥ And then there's this strange aura, sound from the rover, like two frequencies combined together in some sort of symphony or melody.
➥ The rover felt like a different person, and as their mouth moved, he can hear your voice! "sorry Scar baby, I have to beat you" you'd say in an almost confident way as you controlled the Rover and fought with him in a more serious manner.
➥ As you fight, you'd still compliment him, admire his attack style, his short cutscenes, and talk over his lines.
"he's such a cute psycho"
➥ and you probably have a few screws loose as well if you're simping for him (no offense, I am too)
➥ and you know, with the amount of how much you fawn over him he might as well call you a fawn (young deer)
➥ you'd be kinda sad you can't accept his offer to join him, and that would be awkward for Rover, the magistrate and her loyal right hand woman!
➥ and maybe, scar started to like you a bit more. cause hey, you were willing to join him and his group's cause! if only you were the one in control of the Rover's body..
Wrote and Edited on: May 27, 2024 🖌 No rewrites, no translations, no posting or copying the text and posting on here or any platforms please ( • ᴖ • 。)
Here’s a coloured in sketch of Shadow Milk Cookie from CRK because he’s been living in my mind rent free for the past few weeks 😭🙏
insomniac ren on my mind 24/7, i need this man in a way that is detrimental to my human rights. also AHUAHXYDUSUHSUSISJS ren with eyebags is THE hottest version of ren PROVE ME WRONG (you absolutely can’t, give up pookie 😔)
was inspired seeing ppl do matching prints at cons so i wanted to try it too…. my fav alnst song and characters teehee
I love solana so much y'all don't understand 😠😠😠😠😠
he deserves all the head pats, yes this is Mr Crawling propaganda i will gift him the whole ass universe cuz he deserves ONLY THE BEST RAHHHH FIGHT ME
Though some people may mistake the monitor lizards' embrace as affectionate hugging between mates, it is actually a fierce struggle for dominance. These displays can go on for as long as 45 minutes!
dw guys, i swear that red stuff is just ketchup he got all over himself from smashing burgers in a rage room :P
>>> she/her ♡ 18 ♡ i like doing art ♡ professional lurker ♡ fictional men keep me going 😼🙏 <<<
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