1, 7, & 15
the be honest meme. (ACCEPTING)
1. What would prevent you from following someone?
There’s a few things I look for when it comes to following someone or returning a follow. A lot of OOC posts clutter my dash so, while I respect people’s right to post whatever the heck they want on their own blogs, I avoid following for the sake of being organized. I also can’t stand negativity/vague posting/call out culture, so if I see any of that, that’s a red flag for me. I mean, I’m 28 goddamn years old. I like to think I’ve grown up and gotten past all that myself, and I hope the same for my partners.
I also don’t follow blogs I feel I’m incompatible with from an RP perspective. Simply put, if our characters don’t often or can’t plausibly interact, I will quietly take my leave. I think that’s a pretty common practice, at least among the RPers I’ve interacted with.
Lastly, I tend to avoid blogs associated with a closed RP group, even if they are open to interacting with indies. I’ve just had some bad experiences. Nothing against people involved in them- they just aren’t for me.Â
7. What’s your opinion on call out posts?
They are pointless and fucking mean. If you have a problem with somebody, confront them and communicate with them directly. If that doesn’t work, cut them out of your life. As someone who was once young and full of much more angst, I can tell you that call out posts got me nowhere. All they do is make things worse and make you look like an asshole.Â
Unless someone is a literal nazi, just steer clear of the practice.
15. How has rp changed you personally?
It’s made me a better writer, for one. A more creative thinker, and a more empathetic person all around. RP has also been a major coping mechanism for me when it comes to depression and anxiety, and it’s taught me how to more effectively relax and move past some challenging times. I love it a lot, and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon.
