Yo Drácula Wanting All Human Life Dead After They Killed His Wife Is Honestly So Valid

btw "fiction affects reality" is such a nuanced argument on both sides, because it both does and doesn't. it can change your perspective on a situation, introduce you to new ideals, and even provide a conduit for propaganda (call of duty comes to mind). brains are sponges, and we subconsciously internalize things from fiction all the time without even realizing it.

but it won't REPLACE reality, which is where a lot of people are coming from when they argue against this statement. reading a book romanticizing abuse will not replace your moral compass so you want to start abusing people, the same way listening to metal wont make u sacrifice someone to satan (the 1980s satanic panic anyone???), the same way playing gta wont turn you into a mass murderer (the 2000s video game controversies anyone????).

where the nuance REALLY shines are extenuating factors: mental illness, age, brain disorders, etc can affect how you percieve fiction, and whether you have the ability of discernment.

so yeah, tldr; if u commit horrible acts after reading fanfic, either you already wanted to do those things, or you aren't able to discern fiction from reality.

I feel like some people need to relearn Genre Expectations... "Man, this tragedy sucks!!! Why didn't they just do XYZ, then everything could have ended happily!!" well, then it wouldn't be a tragedy, would it. "Man, this lighthearted teen romcom is terrible, it's so sappy and unrealistic!!" Well, yeah. If it had been gritty and dark, it wouldn't have been a lighthearted romcom, would it. Is the writing actually bad or are you just trying to order a milkshake from a Home Depot

Fuck it. Unhinged smash or pass. Spin the wheel.

THE WAY MY STOMACH DID A BACKFLIP

this whole mutual thing is overhyped on this site. want to send me an ask off anon? do it. want to tag me in a post? do it. follower, mutual, or just random person who stumbled across my blog: I crave interaction and literally do not mind.

What media should children be watching

they should have 10 vhs tapes they watch over and over again

they reunite…