are they made from real girl scouts?
Jan. 22nd, 2016 10:29 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
boozeyGirl Scout Cookies - Unfortunately our Service Unit won't be selling cookies online this year due to critical errors with the program. Thank you to those of you planned on purchasing cookies to support our troop, I love you and I'm sorry we weren't able to come through for you. There was talk of trying to utilize another program but I don't think they will have it sorted out in time. It's a shame because this will really hurt our sales.
Twitter - I know I've said this time and time again, but I'm finding social media more and more draining these days. Twitter in particular. It got to the point this week that I actually considered deleting my account. My tl has has become such an unhappy place that I don't even want to read it anymore. So much talk of suicide. People who aren't suicidal mocking those who are. A constant stream of negativity. Fighting. Cruel indirects. Gerard bashing. Annoying cliques. I don't want to unfriend people who are struggling with depression, but for my own mental health I might have to at least mute several people. And then just hope it goes unnoticed. When you mute someone, will you still see their tweets if they @ you directly?
Twitter - I know I've said this time and time again, but I'm finding social media more and more draining these days. Twitter in particular. It got to the point this week that I actually considered deleting my account. My tl has has become such an unhappy place that I don't even want to read it anymore. So much talk of suicide. People who aren't suicidal mocking those who are. A constant stream of negativity. Fighting. Cruel indirects. Gerard bashing. Annoying cliques. I don't want to unfriend people who are struggling with depression, but for my own mental health I might have to at least mute several people. And then just hope it goes unnoticed. When you mute someone, will you still see their tweets if they @ you directly?
Fandom Snowflake Challenge Day 15 - In your own space, talk about what you're taking away from this challenge.
I'm proud of myself for at least attempting to participate this year. Yes, I skipped more than a few challenges but overall I'm still thankful I tried. I talked with some new people, remembered what it was I loved about fanworks, and walked away feeling a little more connected than I have in a while. I want to try to revisit some of the challenges I glossed over or skipped completely, I have ideas... I just need the time to work them out.
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Date: 2016-01-22 11:29 pm (UTC)I have to say that I totes understand what you mean about your feels re your Twitter tl. FTR, I scaled down my usage of that platform because it was making me feel v. disconnected from the joyful feelings about fandom in general. It is what I needed to do because I found myself sliding into a type of mentality that was more draining than beneficial.
FWIW, you have every right to unfollow people if it's affecting you in any way. You DO NOT NEED to put up with users who make you feel like they're dragging you down. I'm going to repeat this so that you can see how serious I am right now: it is definitely OK to unfollow people if their interactions/tweets/what-have-you are hurting you emotionally or psychologically. Srlsy, it's OK.
Now, as far as your muting question, unfortch I don't have an answer. I prefer to stop following someone if they really get on my nerves instead of muting them. FTR, I've only unfollowed a handful of people through the years. Like, less than 20.
In brighter news, I am totes proud of you for playing in Snowflake this year. It was super-happy making to read your posts. *hugs*
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Date: 2016-01-23 03:36 am (UTC)100% agreement on this!!! If people are toxic, unfuckingfollow them!!!
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Date: 2016-01-23 03:43 am (UTC)I still find it baffling that you see SO much negativity on your twitter feed because I see SO little of that kind of thing! My twitter feed still really tends to be overwhelmingly positive. But then I am incredibly particular about who I will follow in the first place. *shrug* I also have TONS of things filtered, especially hashtags for things that I don't give a shit about. I'm sure that helps clear a lot of crap out of my feed so I just see fewer tweets in general.
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Date: 2016-01-23 02:42 pm (UTC)I have to agree with the others about not putting up with people who drag you down. You're important and fannish spaces should be happy places.
You should be proud. You did great.
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Date: 2016-01-27 08:57 am (UTC)I really don't understand - your TL is soooo different from mine. I have people complaining on my TL, but it's not the same people, not all the time.
It took me a long time to realize that it was okay to unfriend and unfollow people, that I didn't need to make excuses, or justify it to anyone.
I see by the post after this one you did unfollow some people, so that's a good thing. *hugs you*
Also, I'm really proud of how you did participate in Snowflake this year. You still have all the time in the world to finish any challenges you want to do. But good job, sweetie. <3
Boo to no on-line GSC. What's up with that, Girl Scouts?
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Date: 2016-01-30 02:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-02-01 03:27 pm (UTC)There is the option of purchasing cookies for Mission Send a Smile. Charisma would get credit for the sale, and the money would go to our troop, but the cookies would be shipped directly to military personal serving our country.
Or, if you wanted to purchase cookies for yourself, you could place your order now and I could let you know the total cost of cookies + shipping once I get them in the mail.
Thank you so much for always being there to support our troop. It means so much to me and my girls!