[ SECRET POST #3003 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3003 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Notes:

Secrets Left to Post: 02 pages, 043 secrets from Secret Submission Post #429.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.

Comments

[fscom]

Official advertise your fandom-related event thread.

RULES FOR THIS:
1. NO images bigger than 600x600 in either direction (banners, et cetera).
2. ONE POST PER USER under this thread.
3. What IS allowed: roleplay advertisements, fandom comms, fandom events, things like that.
4. What is NOT allowed: anything for profit, any kind of fic/art commissions, seeking 1-on-1 RP, that kind of thing.

Your Fandom Secrets: Back Again!

[dancing_clown]

In addition to the master index I've got going on, I've decided to periodically put a few old secrets back in the spotlight. Check it out after the games thread.

[fscom]

Official clickables thread.

RULES FOR THIS:
1. NO huge images or columns of images that require scrolling, please.
2. ONE POST PER USER under in this thread.
3. If you're going to post, try to at least help the others.

[manzana]

[fscom]

General comments:

(If the thread contains triggery content please post as 2nd comment so it collapses!)

[(Anonymous)]

How do you feel about the fact that right now is the youngest you'll ever be and you can't even go back in time ten seconds.

Favorite covers

[(Anonymous)]

I love song covers. There's something about artists playing another person's song and giving it their own spirit that is amazing. What are your favorite covers?

Zen Writer

[dani_phantasma]

So I downloaded a free trial of this program, and I'm amazed. For whatever reason, the instrumental music that comes with the program just compels me to write. It's weird , almost like it's hypnotizing @.@.

Anyone else heard of this program?

What's your first reaction when you mess up?

[(Anonymous)]

I don't mean anything really serious, like causing an accident where someone gets badly injured or dies, but breaking something somewhat important/expensive or getting locked out of the house. Embarrassment, crying, anger? Do you get over it quickly?

I usually get angry at myself, which lasts for maybe an hour or so, more if my fuckup is expensive.

Why is it...

[(Anonymous)]

That people used to be paranoid about online safety, and now they post things publicly and can't believe when that doesn't end well?

Safe spaces

[dancing_clown]

So, I was recently directed to this New York Times column: In College and Hiding From Scary Ideas, and, liberal use of "scare quotes" aside, I kind of love it. Other thoughts?

A sample in the reply.

The good kind of angst

[(Anonymous)]

Some people just won't touch angsty fic (or any such media) with a ten-foot pole, and I used to think I was one of them until I realized -- I was probably reading the wrong kind of angst. I'm actually okay, really okay with angsty material that has a core of... love? Like, horrible things happen but at no point does the story make you question that these characters love one another, will do anything to protect one another no matter what stands in their way. If I can have that, everything else is golden, up to and including tragic endings.

On the other hand, I can't stand stupid miscommunication, characters treating each other horribly for no apparent or just really contrived reasons, and stories that pointlessly hurt you for the hell of it.

What hurst so good for you, FS?

Free art books

[ginainthekingsroad]

MetPublications has an enormous catalog of art books, museum collection catalogs, and more. And they are making them free to download. I figured at least a few of you might be as interested as I was, so: http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/download-422-free-art-books-from-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html

Enjoy!

Undefinable cravings

[(Anonymous)]

Do you ever get them?

Like right now I'm craving a specific pizza -- smell, taste and even mouth feel -- but I can't quite pin down what kind of pizza or from where I want it. It's just...a thing I know I want.

Kind of like that "word on the tip your tongue" phenomena, I guess, but with food?

Work Rants

[(Anonymous)]

What do you need to rant about at your job?

Pleasant Surprises?

[kaijinscendre]

They released a trailer for Slow West yesterday. It is a western starring Michael Fassbender. I knew it was filming but did not realize was completed. So that was a nice surprise. Even nicer is that I learned it will be released on Video-On-Demand on May 15th! Awesome for me because I doubt my local theater would have it.

What are some pleasant surprises you have experienced recently?

Is there such a thing as Black Privilege?

[(Anonymous)]

I just saw one of those troll pics listing examples of black privilege but all of them were bullshit and pretty stupid.

Now I'm wondering if black privilege does exist in predominantly white countries. Can you think of any examples?

Tell me fs

[(Anonymous)]

Which pairings do you ship that you wish would become canon? Which pairings do you ship that you actually wouldn't want to see become canon?

Favorite Painters

[(Anonymous)]

I think we've had this thread before, but let's have it again.

Family Drama. Help?

[(Anonymous)]

Hey F!S. So, I have a brother. I used to be very close to this brother, but we stopped speaking last year. Well, I stopped speaking to him. He still talks to my dad, and from what I've heard, he's really bitter over the fact that I started ignoring him. But here's the thing: for the entirety of last year, up until late winter, I was devotedly helping my brother with the huge mess he'd made of his personal life.

I abandoned my schoolwork and passed up multiple job opportunities for myself, all so I had more time to help him. I went long periods without sleeping and barely ate because of the stress I was going through. (I also kept myself awake because I was worried he would call me while I was asleep.) I gave no thought for myself and only cared about his happiness and well-being.

Last fall, I was officially diagnosed with codependency by a psychologist, although I'd already diagnosed myself at that point. (I was aware there was something wrong with me, and I was glad to finally have a name for it.) Shortly after, my brother ended up right back where he'd been the year before. (Tons of bills he couldn't pay, drama with his ex, the rest of our family was fed up with him, etc.)
My brother blamed me for everything. He said I'd forced him to stay with our parents (In reality, I talked him into it, but that was it), and that he'd never asked me for help. (He didn't, but he didn't refuse it either.) He then fled to another state. It broke my heart, and I felt like I'd failed him.

Now, I'm enrolled in college and working part-time. My low self-esteem and anxiety have improved. My life has finally taken a turn for the better. My brother's talking my dad, who's giving him advice about various problems he's having. His life is still a mess, although he seems to be trying to do better. Occasionally, he makes a post on Facebook, talking about how it feels to have everyone in his life abandon him. I try not to let it get to me.

Since he left, my brother has only contacted me twice, asking me for the phone numbers of family members who don't talk to him anymore. I didn't respond because I didn't want to get stuck being his messenger again. He hasn't tried to just talk to me without requests or demands. I haven't contacted him because I'm scared of getting sucked back into the codependent relationship I had with him.

I'm sorry for the TL;DR. My question is: Am I being a bitch by ignoring him? Our sister seems to think so. I feel guilty every time his name comes up. Should I talk to him? Is it being selfish to put my mental health first?

[(Anonymous)]

I love when someone posts a secret that allows me to watch dethtoll white knight as hard as he can. I am going to submit some for next week!

Communities and Mods

[(Anonymous)]

Do you prefer communities where the mods are very interactive with distinct personalities or ones where they stay out of the limelight?

"I need you more than you need me."

[(Anonymous)]

F!S, how would you feel if someone said this to you? Because I'm really unsure how I should be feeling right now... Except I feel somewhat fearful and suddenly really pressured, but I'm not sure that's...the correct response to this statement.

[fscom]

Games thread!

FS RPF thread

[(Anonymous)]

let's do it. post a prompt

obvs the authors do not really know you people, this is all made up based on your persona here

Fandom Secrets revisited

[dancing_clown]

All secrets in this post, chosen from the ongoing F!S Index, were still live when I saved them. If a secret is yours, and you don't want it here, delete it from your hosting site, and leave a comment here (anon if you like). When I've confirmed it's gone from the original secret, I'll delete it from mine. I know that probably seems like a lot of work, but given the anonymous nature of secrets, I can't just take any anon at their word when they say "That was mine, please delete."

But really, wouldn't it be more fun, OPs, if you popped back in with an update? If you've been here from the start, it's been seven years. Do you still feel the same and find it secret-worthy, or has time changed your mind or made the once scandalous seem tame?

Let's get to it.

WARNING: Some secrets may not be work-safe, and may contain spoilers, triggers, and other unpleasantness.

Now I want to know what CSI pairings are squicky...

[dancing_clown]

From Post 254: Sept. 16, 2007