#mod nico

as a trans masc intersex person i really hate the 'tme/tma' thing with a passion. ive had cis women completely dismiss my issues because i am trans masc. using "tma/tme" is intersexist. using *any* kind of binary terms is intersexist. they refuse to listen to intersex people and claim they are allies. i am tired of the blatant intersexism in our community.

Low Maintenance 

Feferies*: caretakers by nature, they love to help around the home and tend to catch and care for any small animals that cross their paths, the only thing you really need to watch out for is their willingness to abduct outdoor pets in order to care for them, this behavior is mostly seen in Feferies who don’t have enough to do at home so it’s important to keep their swimming areas full of fishy friends, and enriching toys, as well as to change out the decorations fairly regularly.

Aradias: there are two variants of Aradia, white eyed and orange eyed. the orange eyed variant will be discussed here. Orange eyed Aradias are cheerfully morbid psychics, they will often tell you about the things their ghost friends have told them. Orange eyed Aradias also require digging space and things to find in the dirt.

Kanayas: require a constant source of their crafting material of choice many prefer sewing but not every troll in a group is the exact same so make sure to try new things with Kanayas so they can find their passions.  Kanayas also have an aptitude and propensity for chainsaws so be aware of that.  Additionally kanayas socialize very uniquely so it’s important to give them the space they need and not force them into anything too fast.

Tavroses: incredibly sensitive and prone to peer pressure. they have potential and the will to carry anything through if not presented anyone who tells them not to.  with a Tavros it’s important to help them stand their ground and trust their own judgement. they are prone to hip/knee issues as well so keep an eye on that. [also they require wide doorways]

Average Maintenance

Karkats: Karkats are very loud and require constant attention which they will complain about the entire time. If you want to adopt a Karkat you need to have a thick skin as this group can vocalize but oddly enough the ability seems inexplicably limited to insulting their caretakers.  They also enjoy movies more than any other troll group what kind of movies a Karkat prefers goes by a case by case basis so provide a wide variety to see what they like most.

Solluxes:  Their mood swings make these trolls a bit unpredictable, one week may be full of quiet gaming and happy coding while the next they’re full of manic energy and shredding their personal space. Additionally, they get migraines rather frequently and may very well predict the imminent death of your loved ones. Solluxes require patience and understanding but make for great company in a lonely home.  

Equiuii: They can shatter buildings with a flick of their little finger but they are desperate for approval. they don’t like hanging out with those they deem ‘lesser’ so when raising an Equius a progressive and inclusive mindset is required.  Milk is something the average Equius will want en mass so be sure to have a fridge properly stocked at all times.  as well as some tinker-toys and metal puzzles as Equii love to build little devices and solve simple puzzles.

Terezies: These trolls will lick/sniff anything and everything as that is how they see, so using Terezi safe cleaning supplies is a must. cleaning thoroughly and often are also ideal so as to keep them from getting sick from licking germs.  Terezies love rules but more than that they love mysteries [despite having major conformation bias and not being very good at them] so rounds of clue/other mystery games will be frequent with a Terezi in the house.  Terezies also have a tendency to become highly dependent on others so it’s important to foster a sense of self sufficiency when raising Terezies to limit the negative outcomes this could cause.

Aradias: White eyed Aradias are much less sensitive than their orange eyed counterparts. While deadpan, apathetic and monotone almost all the time, it’s important to check up on Aradias as they have trouble expressing distaste with anything. soft beds, good food, and nice company in moderate amounts are enough to keep white eyed Aradias from showing physical signs of stress but in order for them to be content caretakers need to work on an individual basis with them.

High Maintenance

Nepetas: These trolls have an insane hunting drive. Nepetas see animals up to three times their size as prey and will attack if not raised/enriched properly. However they are incredibly adorable and this often results in reckless black market adoption. Toys and shredable boxes with food inside are a must for any house with a Nepeta. They require scratching posts and often do well to have therapy cats. Nepetas also have a tendency to draw on the walls, as well as be heavily invested in the romantic pursuits of their caretakers.

Gamzees: Gamzees like to climb into tunnels, tubes, and ventilation shafts of all kinds weather easily accessible or not they will also climb/paint your walls regularly weather provided paint or not.  Gamzees do not do well when their beliefs are challenged and are prone to violent outbursts when such challenges occur.  they love to snuggle and hate to be alone, separation anxiety is a challenge most every Gamzee and their caretaker will have to overcome/adapt to.  they enjoy juggling clubs and circus/fair paraphernalia and some Gamzees emanate constant carnival music with no off switch. [also be aware many Gamzee caretakers experience clown based nightmares]

Eridans*: extremely aggressive towards other trolls, Eridans also require designer brand everything or they will break out into hives from ‘the poor’. they are extremely sensitive, and don’t deal with rejection well so when raising an Eridan it’s important to provide a consistent, supportive, and lavish environment.  Additionally, Eridans have fairly poor above water eyesight and require unique prescription glasses so be sure to take them to a troll ophthalmologist as soon as they leave the grub stage so they can see properly

Vriskas: insanely lucky but that luck applies to her own interests alone and will not help you.  Vriskas need constant attention and frequent praise. Vriskas have the ability to put humans to sleep instantly so they pair well with insomniacs.  It is however important to meet them on their level and indulge their ‘mind games‘ without that they quickly become bored and seek ways to undermine the rules.  They enjoy playing with other trolls, but Vriskas also have a tendency to randomly attack their playmates so it’s important to keep and eye on them.

oh bestie i will not disappoint. charlie x meeks is god tier. i'm obviously going to focus on fics where that's the main ship and i'm going to consider my own favorites as well as the ones with the most kudos on ao3. let's go!!!

a necessary amount by ghostlin

they're so cute and so stupid. that's it that's the whole story i love it so much

inter-house unity is for lovers by phonecallfromgod

this is probably not going to be the only fic from this author on the list! this one is a hogwarts au that i absolutely love. i just read it and i'm still laughing over the last line.

maybe i'm in love (and maybe it's starting to tell) by phonecallfromgod

again, this is hilarious. i read it for the first time yesterday and almost cried. it's not even sad, i just react to most emotions by crying.

steven meeks, local heartthrob by evol_love

i love this one! i feel like charlie is always the one people fall in love with but honestly if i was into guys meeks would definitely be my type. also, nonbinary charlie.

oh, tell me something i don't already know by thegoodthebadandthenerdy

if i could only choose one charlie x meeks fic to read for the rest of my life, it would DEFINITELY be this one. i'm in love with it and i re-read it at least once a month. it's so cute and they're so dumb and i love it so much.

that's how you know by evol_love

so i'm starting to realize that i have a type when it comes to this ship in particular, and it's...they're cute and stupid. that's the whole thing. i love it.

the short telephonic history of the hipster and the ginger by chestnut_pod, phonecallfromgod

i listened to this one as a podfic while i was at work (i am SO lucky to work at a library where i can literally listen to fanfiction while i shelve books i highly recommend applying for a job at your local library) and i laughed so many times that i started getting weird looks from people. it was great :)

while you were sleeping by evol_love

so neil gets mugged, concussed, and nearly hit by a train, like, immediately. he's fine! eventually! but meanwhile meeks and charlie accidentally fall in love. it's pretty wild.

study break by spite_and_puns

okay, imagine protective meeks. now imagine charlie actually being vulnerable for once and not hiding his insecurities behind false confidence. now combine those two ideas and you've got this fic.

journeys end in lovers meeting by evol_love

“Ohoh!~ Curious as to what I can do are we? Aren’t you sweet to ask~ Every faerie has their talents. The usual flight, circle casting, and glamors. Some of us do more. Others? Less.

“Some of us have elemental gifts. But that’s enough chatter. You want to know what I’m famous for around here? Perhaps I should just show you.

“They don’t call me the frontline’s Red Devil for nothing.”

I know that a lot of people come to blogs like mine for an escape from reality. That being said I'm not going to speak on the current state of the the US. I only want to share some places to donate here if you want to help right now.

I had the same problem last year. Eventually, I just went through and blocked all the TERF tags I'd seen. And then when I inevitably see a TERF post that doesn't use those tags, I block the user (lol, I saw somewhere that said there's not that many of them, and they all reblog each other).

Here's a list of the tags I blocked so you don't need to go searching for them: