I fagged out emotionally and bodily

putting it all here for anyone who missed it. this is a summary of the things people have discussed and criticized over time

1. Homeland and the issues with the show’s portrayal

bradley appeared in an episode of Homeland, a show that has been heavily criticized for years over its portrayal of muslims and the way it handles issues around islam, terrorism, and the middle east.

2. the Medici fanart situation

in 2019, bradley posted Medici fanart made by an artist (mary luis) without crediting them.

people commented tagging the artist and asking for credit. according to critics, instead of adding credit, comments were disabled and the post was later deleted.

3. the tweet-reading video

in 2020, bradley made a video where he read tweets about himself.

people criticized the fact that he did not show the usernames of the tweets he read except for one negative tweet about him. critics said he repeated the person’s @, which made it easier for fans to find the account.

afterwards, people discussed harassment that the user allegedly received from some fans.

4. the black lives matter post

during the black lives matter protests, bradley posted a black square on instagram.

many people criticized this because the black square trend itself was criticized by activists as being symbolic without enough action behind it.

people wanted public figures with platforms to share resources, educational information, organizations, and ways to help instead of only posting a statement.

also this was his main public statement about the movement.

when people commented asking for resources or links connected to the movement, critics said comments were disabled.

people also criticized what they saw as him not engaging with conversations about blm while still being active online.

6. comments about katie mcgrath’s appearance

bradley has also been criticized for comments about katie mcgrath’s appearance.

he said he preferred her more “natural” look and described it as attractive. katie responded that other men had said similar things to her and that she found it strange.

7. comments about women being “always mad” at him

bradley has joked about women always being mad at him and not knowing why.

someone in the audio (i think katie) said well give us more context.

8. comments about gwen and angel coulby

people have argued that some comments about gwen came across as slut-shaming and that comments about angel’s appearance were inappropriate.

9. the same-gender romance comment

furthermore, he was a racist twat. he wouldnt shut up about how angel wasn’t his type, how he might understand someone else finding her attractive “in a vague sense” and laughing about it. cut to him wishing he got longer kissing scenes with the white actresses and being lecherous towards katie mcgrath to the point she was audibly uncomfortable.

lastly, not only did he just do what many did and post the black square, he then blocked and deleted comments from people asking him to do better

so anyway my point is that arthur really played the whole jealous sibling role because morgana was getting more attention them him, but then decided to up the ✨ romance ✨ without having the knowledge on how to exactly do that, so he makes merlin his Romance Advisor TM. the problem is that merlin has flirting talent and arthur does not, so instead of smooth strawberry rose pickup lines, you get wilted daisies

so predictably this isn't true

i actually watched the lecture and while i don't agree with all of amin's core positions (he's a gender abolitionist and i'm not, so i would expect that) when he talks about crossdressers he clearly does so in a context of a case study of historical self-identified "heterosexual transvestites." to roughly oversimplify, the talk as a whole is about the theory of identity construction as a function of class and racialization and how economic opportunity = leisure time = space to create Identity as separate from Action. basically, that white trans women, especially those attracted to women, historically delayed transition because they had more to lose than black and latina women, and the barrier between the lived experience and internal sense of self created certain identity-forward ways of thinking about gender

This page from one of my history books looks like a lesbian utopia.

For @morgwenmicrofic "Is it True?"

"Is this true?" the Queen of Camelot whispered as she cradled her newborn son in her arms.

"I'm afraid so my lady, King Uther is dead," the court sorcerer replied standing tall, be the Queen's bedside.

"I knew someone would die, but I thought it would be me," Ygraine said softly as she stared in the sleeping bundle on her chest.

"I wanted to give Camelot an heir, and if my life was the price, then I thought so be it."

"Yet, here I am with this child in my arms, and the grief is not overwhelming, but what is is the love I hold for my son, my beautiful baby boy, my little Arthur. Does that make me a traitorous wife and Queen?" she asked her dearest friend, the person she trusted most in the world.

"No, Ygraine, it does not," Nimeuh replied.

"I will not be easy, will it? Raising him here as the future king, I myself now thrust into the role of regent before his 21st day of birth," the Queen said.

"But you will stay with me? Right? By my side where you belong, where you have always stood supporting and caring for our kingdom," Ygraine asked hesitantly.

"Of course I will Yggy, how could I ever leave the side of my oldest and truest friend?" the sorceress asked kneeling down beside her placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.

"Then, we will be alright," the Queen said, as a tear slipped from the blue eyes she now shared with her infant son.

(Yes I got lazy with the title lol)

For @merthurmicrofic prompt: Shattered

Merlin yawned exhuastedly as they slumped down onto their chair.

It hadn't been a terribly busy day, but lately he had been more and more tired then usual.

"Merlin, fy caraid you look shattered, have you eaten supper yet? You should get some rest early, try and recover your energy," said their husband sweetly placing a kiss on their forehead.

"I haven't, but honestly I feel too tired to even eat," she sighed leaning back on the soft chair snuggling up with the blanket by the toasty fire.

Merlin felt a hand on their forehead, looking up he saw Arthur looking worried.