Chatter in the Booths

[NinjaHunter]

There's a difference between tokenism and using diversity as a storytelling tool. It's sort of like complaining about Rey from TFA because you think the only reason why she exists is to satisfy feminists. I mean, I'm not saying that tokenism isn't a thing that happens and is pretty obnoxious where it exists, but representation is important and does matter.

The goal is always to tell the best story possible. If a story works best with mostly one gender or race (i.e., Sugar Creek gang), then that's great. If it works best with mixing things up and including different genders and races (i.e., Spider-man Homecoming), that's great too. Tokenism occurs when diversity is introduced with no benefit to the story.

[Jo March]

I really like the way you put that. That is very well said Ninja. Thanks!!!

-- Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:02 am --

In other news, Saudi Arabia became slightly more tolerable today. https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/g ... women.html

But only SLIGHTLY

[Samantha14]

Who is everyone. I know like 5 people on the SS anymore. XD EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED SINCE I WAS A SODA SHOP YOUNGIN. sigh.

I'm getting old

[Jo March]

LOL yeah a lot of people have come and gone :/ But that's life, you know?

[Samantha14]

I've come and gone so many times I'm like the epitome of the implied concept/reasoning behind the phrase "that's life." :p

Things were great back in the hay day, though. I miss..life. Old life. I'm nostalgic now.

[Jo March]

LOL I have been feeling that way too. I want my life before June 30 back!!!

[Katie10]

I want life to be easy! But then it would be no fun. Hummmm.....

[Tsukuyomi]

That's my wish too, Sam.

I really miss being young and naive.

[Helios]

I AM still young and naive, which is not as good as everyone remembers. The past always seems safer cause at least you know you made it.

[Mr. Clever]

I have also wished for a much simpler life an abundance of times. Sometimes getting tied into knots and uniting all the knots can get ever so dull and stressful.

[Jo March]

YASSSS that is so dang true!!!!

[Stella C.]

I've come and gone so many times I'm like the epitome of the implied concept/reasoning behind the phrase "that's life." :p

Things were great back in the hay day, though. I miss..life. Old life. I'm nostalgic now.

*is nostalgic with Sam

[Katie10]

Me= !aughing you guys are funny! Rough day and this made me laugh thanks. Well anyhow mind if I rent out my problem? Well I have a friend and sometimes she is mean but other times she is the best friend that I knew before this has been going on and off for a bit now like last year and now this year. I really like her but this is super hard to deal with this. Any clue what I should do? Thanks.

[Tea Ess]

Happy Indigenous People's Day, everyone!

[Mr. Clever]

I prefer to be old fashion and call it Columbus Day.

-- Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:48 pm --

Me= !aughing you guys are funny! Rough day and this made me laugh thanks. Well anyhow mind if I rent out my problem? Well I have a friend and sometimes she is mean but other times she is the best friend that I knew before this has been going on and off for a bit now like last year and now this year. I really like her but this is super hard to deal with this. Any clue what I should do? Thanks.

Well like it says in 1 Corinthians 13:7 "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." You also have to look and see if it's a healthy friendship. Could you bring up your spiritual life and would they encourage you or would it be awkward and would they shrug it off. Also are they a good example? The Bible says "Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”" So my advise would be bring it to her attention. In Proverbs 27:6 it says "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses". So kindly tell her your thought and prayerfully consider what you will say. Also this is my personal opinion. I may be completely wrong. You don't have to follow my advise.

[Katie10]

I prefer to be old fashion and call it Columbus Day.

-- Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:48 pm --

Me= !aughing you guys are funny! Rough day and this made me laugh thanks. Well anyhow mind if I rent out my problem? Well I have a friend and sometimes she is mean but other times she is the best friend that I knew before this has been going on and off for a bit now like last year and now this year. I really like her but this is super hard to deal with this. Any clue what I should do? Thanks.

Well like it says in 1 Corinthians 13:7 "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." You also have to look and see if it's a healthy friendship. Could you bring up your spiritual life and would they encourage you or would it be awkward and would they shrug it off. Also are they a good example? The Bible says "Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”" So my advise would be bring it to her attention. In Proverbs 27:6 it says "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses". So kindly tell her your thought and prayerfully consider what you will say. Also this is my personal opinion. I may be completely wrong. You don't have to follow my advise.

Thank you this helped more than you could know.

[Shadow]

Yeah Samantha, a lot of people have come and gone since I joined. And honestly, that is just life.

[GJFH]

Guess who's doing nanowrimo this year?

Honestly, I need this. I haven't done nearly enough creative writing recently and while working under deadlines can be very stressful, it could be good for me.

[321tumbler]

That should be fuuun! I'm sure it will turn out great.

[Katie10]

Guess who's doing nanowrimo this year?

Honestly, I need this. I haven't done nearly enough creative writing recently and while working under deadlines can be very stressful, it could be good for me.

Go Jo you will rock it!