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steadysapphics · 10 months

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"writers deserve attention more than actors" literally only 2% of actors can pay the bills with acting. For every megastar on screen there are a dozen other people in the shot who are SAG. Acting gets so glamorized but there are SO MANY people in SAG who NEED residuals to live on. Background Party Girl #4 needs her check too!!!! There are people who play recurring characters on syndicated shows who cant afford health insurance!!! Ke Huy Quan gave an oscar winning performance and LOST HIS HEALTH INSURANCE the next year.

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steadysapphics · 10 months

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There are a few things that irritate me about the way sapphic ships are treated in fandom spaces so I'm gonna rant about it:

First off I hate when fans pretend to ship a sapphic pairing because they want to get the girl from the a hetero pairing out of the way of their mlm pairing. I'm looking at you merthur, jegulus, byler and steddie shippers. The thing is if they actually shipped the sapphic ship I wouldn't mind, make everyone gay it's better that way. The problem is when I click on the tab of the sapphic ship looking for some nice fics and see 600 works with 99 percent of them being background blink and you miss it mentions/appearances. I thought the reason the straight ship didn't work was because you just love this one sapphic pairing but I'm not seeing a lot of love right now.

My second gripe is with people who try to devalue sapphic ships saying they're just best friends, looking at you wenclair antis. First off people have been shipping best friends since the beginning of time whether they be two guys or a guy and a girl but when its two girls suddenly it's a problem. This also applies to the people always bugging catglass shippers like kitty isn't canonically bi with a crush on yuri. Which wasn't random stop saying that. However this is actually an example of the first point but switched around with people pretending to love yuri and her gf to get yuri out of the way so kitty and minho can happen but that's another conversation.

My third one may actually with the community why is it that two male characters who never once interact in canon can get over 20k fics but canon wlw ships fight to reach 5000? And when we do make similar ships to the ones I just mentioned they literally never leave tumblr. You guys will make 100s of memes and edits about ships but when I get to ao3 it's a wasteland.

The final one for now is how we can't seem to have more than one popular ship at a time like the stranger things fandom has three popular mlm ships coexisting but we can only have one and for some reason the queer bait ship always beats the canon one like wenclair vs yokovina why can't we have both. For the love of god someone write a solo yokovina fix I'll take a one-shot at this point.

Anyways....We need to do better people.

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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f/f fics be like:

2k of hardcore fingerfucking, slightly dub-con, absolutely no plot: 504 hits

teacher/student detention fic: 949 hits

so out of character you’re not sure the author has ever consumed the original canon: 456 hits

not …. at all how wlw … or anyone…behaves: 1,980 hits

<1k heart wrenching, in-character tribute that rips your soul from your body (it’s the only fic the author has and was uploaded 3 years ago): 49 hits

140k WIP that does justice to the characters, good prose, lovingly rendered: 10 hits

a m/m pairing but ‘gender bent’: 27,350 hits

m/m fics be like:

250k of two characters who never existed on screen/page together: 49,234 hits, 10,203 kudos, 346 comments

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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♡ OC Kiss Week 2023, Day III • Nostalgia

#wlw art #sapphic art

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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deadly lips

check more of my work on instagram // buy prints here

#wlw art #sapphic art #woc sapphics

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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forgot to post this the other day

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Things i learned as a child that probably no one intended to teach me

To grown-ups, being bad at stuff is a sin. Forgetting stuff is the worst sin of all, and also doesn’t exist - it is widely believed (and your behaviour will be interpreted thusly) that in some Freudian sense, it is impossible to forget things if you care about them or their consequences or the people who care about those things.

Your being happy and enjoying what you do doesn’t matter. All that matters is whether you are Fulfilling Your Potential.

Human beings do not require rest outside of sleep. Thinking that you do is called ‘being lazy’.

Who you show physical affection to is a matter of politeness and social protocol, and has nothing to do with your own desires

It is rude to inform people of your preferences, even if they seem to care about catering to them and therefore might find this useful information.

Etiquette centres around doing things in especially awkward, skilful and time-consuming ways in order to demonstrate superiority over people who aren’t able to keep up.

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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This has been going around my work and friend group on other platforms, and I thought it deserved a place here too.

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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The queer community is full of hurt people.

This can lead to a knee-jerk reaction when we hear someone else say "I am hurt". We look at them and say "shut up, you're not as hurt as me because you have X privilege".

This leads to femme afab queers being told "you can pass and hide as cishet, you're not as hurt as queer women who look queer, you're just complying with the patriarchy's ideals for beauty, you're hurting the queer community, you're anti feminist."

It leads to masc afab people, whether trans men or nonbinary or genderqueer etc, being told everything from "you're not as hurt, you can pass as a cis man" to "you have no desire to transition, you still look like a girl, shut up".

It leads to trans amab people who are nonbinary or genderqueer or agender etc, who still dress or look "masculine", being told that they are "unsafe" for queer spaces, that they don't belong at a "women and nonbinary meeting", that they are "basically just cis men trying to escape accountability".

It leads to asexuals being told "you don't even feel sexual attraction, the thing we're ostracized for! how could you possibly be oppressed? You're just straight and a prude" and aromantics being told "you're just straight and like casual sex, get over yourself" and both being told "you're just a cishet who wants to steal resources".

I have heard every single kind of queer person say "I have been harmed and ostracized by the queer community". Lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and mspec people, trans people, aroace people - every single one of us has expressed feeling ostracized by our own community.

On the plus side, this means you're not alone. Your group isn't the only one facing this. You have allies!! Other queer people who have gone through what you've gone through!

We need queer unity. We need to stop attacking each other. If you feel the urge to say "shut up, my group has been hurt MORE", go take a walk. Remember that every single one of us has been hurt.

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Designated Lesbian Syndrome (n.): When fans of a piece of media pick two female characters and pair them together as the token F/F ship and put them in everything, but do not bother to engage with their dynamic in any way more substantive than having them hold hands in the background. Everyone agrees it’s a good ship and it has nothing but their full support, yet this never materializes into real effort or content creation.

Most common with works that have little-to-no narratively important women, but in rare cases can even happen to major and complex characters who are then reduced to token background lesbians as everyone hones in on the boys.

#vesbud #ronance #what the girlfriends #i could go on forever

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Georgie and Melanie are so fucking underrated.

First of all, Melanie’s arc in season 4 is so incredible. She reaches out to help and begins setting boundaries, repairs her relationships. Even when it’s hard, despite everything, Melanie does what she knows is right for her. And I am so fucking proud of her.

And Georgie is incredible. She’s so incredibly supportive in all the right ways. And when Jon comes to visit, she’s so protective of Melanie. I love them so much.

Also shout out to Melanie for pretty much living the lesbian dream; a girlfriend who shares the same interests as her and a cat.

#melanie king #georgie barker #melanie x georgie #What the Girlfriends #tma #the magnus archives

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Why can the Tik Tock sapphic community be so toxic? I keep seeing lesbians and bisexual sapphics pinning against each other, and I don’t understand. I would just like to kiss all sapphics on the lips and cuddle them and listen to them talk about the things they love.

#Bisexual #lesbian #pansexual #asexual #wlw #vent post #sapphic #non men loving non men

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Eleven is a lesbian. Change my mind. You can’t.

Nancy is bisexual. Change my mind. You can’t.

Max is bisexual. Change my mind. You can’t.

#stranger things #eleven hopper #Jane hopper #Nancy Wheeler #max mayfield #I could go on forever about lesbian eleven #she means so much to me #I am also a big fan of the lesbian Nancy headcanon #I switch a lot between Nancy being bisexual and her being lesbian #but I love powerful bisexual women so much #max is in love with both Lucas and eleven

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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my favourite artstyle is lesbians in old italy

#wlw #sapphic #sapphic art

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Your honor, these sapphics are toxic, but they are meant for each other.

#drea torres #eleanor levetan #do revenge #Jennifer check #needy lesnicki #Jennifer's body #wlw #lesbian #bisexual #pansexual #sapphic #asexual

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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Thinking about media monopolies makes me sad. Rest in Peace sapphic shows that were canceled prematurely, you deserved so much better.

Even if you don't love all of these shows, it sucks that they were put on the chopping block simply because they were sapphic, I fucking hate it

*Footnote Anyone who tries to say "but they weren't canceled because they were queer, they were canceled because of *insert other reason*!" yes. but why is it always when they're picking shows to cancel, the sapphic ones go first?

#I am not okay with this #paper girls #gentlemen jack #first kill #the wilds #batwoman #owl house #one day at a time

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steadysapphics · 1 year

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First Kiss- Rarepair Week Day 1

summary: Mary-Beth is forever nose-deep in a romance novel, daydreaming of knights and lords and ladies in kind. Tilly is determined to help her see the story that's right in front of her. pairing: Mary-Beth Gaskill x Tilly Jackson a/n: An already late entry for Rarepair Week! Give me the AU where Tilly and Mary-Beth run away and grow old together in some cabin far away pls ❤️

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The relentless sun of Lemoyne beat down on the awning, casting hot shadows on the girls’ tent. While the shade was a welcome respite, it did little to ease the discomfort of the humidity that hung thick in the air.

“I swear, I never thought I’d feel heat like this once I linked up with Dutch. I’ll take deserts any day over this soupy air!” Tilly complained, huffing as she scrubbed some filthy shirt against the washboard. Much to her dismay, she was Grimshaw’s favourite choice for laundry duty. It was either her ability to get out any stain, or Karen’s distinct lack of effort when it was her turn in the washbasin.

“At least we ain’t freezin’ to death on top of those mountains,” Karen remarked, wincing from the sharp prick of her needle poking through her mending.

Tilly grunted in response, standing to pin the now clean shirt on the clothesline. “At this point I’m almost missin’ those mountains. If it ain’t the smell of those awful sweaty men, it’s the damn dust in their shirts! This water has no business being so red after this little washing.”

Their conversation was interrupted by shouts from John, beckoning for Karen to take over on guard duty. She perked up at his call, a smile growing wide as she abandoned her sewing and bolted towards her posting.

“You’ll get it all done, you always do!” Karen called over her shoulder as she passed off. Tilly frowned at the lack of remorse in her voice, though she couldn’t blame Karen. Even standing guard in the hot sun would be better than mending all afternoon.

“You best take over for her before Grimshaw notices,” Tilly said, nudging Mary-Beth beside her. She was perched on a crate, nose deep in a book. The motion startled her, making her jump slightly as she was pulled from her thoughts.

“Oh!” she exclaimed, looking frazzled as she returned to reality, “Is it Karen’s turn on guard duty already?”

Tilly smiled at Mary-Beth’s expression, shaking her head to clear her thoughts of how adorable she looked. Mary-Beth picked up Karen’s mending, thrown haphazardly on the endless pile of shirts and pants to be fixed.

“I have no clue why Grimshaw even gets her to do this,” Mary-Beth tutted, examining Karen’s work. “Her stitches are more fit for a wound than anything wearable!”

Tilly chuckled in agreement, returning to her washing to focus herself. They worked side by side, slowly making their way through the afternoon’s chores.

“So what you been reading?” Tilly asked, sneaking a quick peek at Mary-Beth. Her hair was pulled back in her usual half bun, her curls slowly dissipating from the humidity. The sight of her lips pursed as she worked away had Tilly looking down quickly, thoughts running away from her as she wondered what they would feel like against her own.

“Oh, just the usual,” Mary-Beth replied, still focused on her sewing. “Some silly romance where the big strong hero whisks his Princess away.”

“Sounds enthralling,” Tilly chuckled.

“It can be! This one’s about a servant girl who falls in love with the Earl, who desperately wishes he could leave his title behind and run away with her. It’s a story I’ve read a thousand times, but it gives me the chills every time! Ain’t it just the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard? Someone wanting to give up a life of riches and luxury just to be with you?”

“That’s ‘cause these rich Earls ain’t never lived without those luxuries. I give him one week of scrubbing his own shirts before he runs back to his mansion with his tail between his legs,” Tilly scoffed, rolling her eyes.

“Sometimes you have to leave the details for real life,” Mary-Beth retorted, smiling to herself, “even if it means looking past some things.”

Tilly hesitated for a moment, unsure of herself. “What keeps you reading those things if you think they’re so silly?” she asked.

“I think it’s the idea behind the silliness,” she said thoughtfully. “Sometimes they’re wrapped up in some ridiculous circumstance, but the thought that someone out there cares for you enough to cross oceans or abandon their riches? Well, I guess I just want to believe that a love like that can be real. I know you and Karen laugh at me for always reading these, but they make our dull days seem so much more promising.”

“Of course it could be,” Tilly said. She frowned at the woman’s response, leaving her washing to sitting back on her heels and look up at the brunette.

“Just not for us, huh?” Mary-Beth joked, her tone forcefully light as she dismissed her ideas. “Who would love some poor little thief like me?”

“I do,” Tilly blurted, the words rushing out before she could stop herself. Her face fell when realization hit her, and she felt her face grow hot in embarrassment. She opened her mouth to speak, but snapped it close lest she say anything else.

Mary-Beth straightened in response, her gaze rising to meet Tilly’s. Their eyes locked, surprise colouring both of their faces. Mary-Beth flushed a deep red to the tips of her ears, breaking Tilly’s stare to flutter her gaze down at her book.

“Besides,” Tilly said, voice tight as she collected herself, “even if we do sometimes tease you for ‘em, we turn right around and read them ourselves.”

“You do?” Mary-Beth asked shyly.

“Sometimes,” Tilly admitted. “It makes you so happy, even though you feel so stupid for not thinkin’ it’s stupid!”

Mary-Beth laughed, her face splitting into a smile as the sound chimed like bells. “It’s such nonsense! And this one is particularly idiotic.”

“Do you think...I could borrow it when you’re done?” Tilly asked, turning shy.

“Of course!” Mary-Beth answered.

“Just...don’t tell Karen.”

Mary-Beth sunk to her knees where Tilly was perched by the washbin, setting her book aside as she reached out. She slipped her hand into Tilly’s, the softness of her skin making Tilly feel warm.

“Your secret’s safe with me,” Mary-Beth assured. Her eyes sparkled even in the shade, her emerald green irises shining with glee.

She pulled her hand away, stopping when Tilly squeezed softly. Fingertips grazed against calloused palms, worn from long days of work but still soft and delicate.

“And for what it’s worth, I think you’ll find your big strong hero to whisk you away,” Tilly blushed, forcing herself to hold Mary-Beth’s gaze.

“I’m not so sure I need one,” Mary-Beth said, holding Tilly’s hand tight. “I think there might be somethin’ even better sittin’ right in front of me.”

Tilly’s heart swelled, the response making her brave. Before she could think, she found herself leaning in.

Mary-Beth’s lips parted in a silent “O”, her eyebrows raising to her hairline as Tilly leaned close. Their lips met, the soft graze of skin against skin left them both wanting more. Mary-Beth returned the kiss, reaching up to pull Tilly close with a hand on the back of her neck.

The sound of Copper barking shocked them back into reality, both girls stiffening as they came back to. They pulled apart quickly, feeling exposed and embarrassed. Tilly fussed with her skirts while Mary-Beth grabbed her book from the ground, clutching it to her chest.

They looked at each other nervously, unable to contain their smiles even so. Mary-Beth looked around anxiously, searching for signs that they had been caught. No one seemed to be looking their way, and the two girls eased slightly though their hearts still hammered away.

Mary-Beth took Tilly's hand once more, squeezing again in silent assurance. Neither wished to be the first to move.

With the understanding that they would figure this out later hanging wordlessly between them, they reluctantly returned to their chores before Grimshaw could scold them. A long afternoon of secret smiles and hushed giggles lay ahead.

#rdr2 #tilly jackson #mary beth gaskill #tillybeth

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