If There Is Anything I Can Leave This World With… Is To Tell You To PLEASE WATCH THE DRAGON PRINCE.

Physical Alternatives to Subscription Media

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Let's face it, subscription models that companies flock to are absolute bullshit. Thankfully it has also begun to be their demise in this era of cost of living issues, people are realising that they don't need to be spending money on these things.

So, for the people who want to get off of subscription media because of their pure hate of it or just want to return to more physical media don't worry I gotchu ;]

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Movies/Shows/Audio Books

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Fun fact: Local libraries are free to sign up to, and free to borrow stuff from. Asides from books libraries usually carry audio books, movies, and sometimes cds. Loan times vary but usually are 1 week+ and is a free alternative to buying movies from pawn brokers.

Thrifting movies is also an option and is great for saving all that plastic from landfill, only downside however is the fact that they may be scratched or scuffed. Don't fret though, cds and DVDs can be easily fixed and aren't permanently damaged. (Unless there's bubbling/sun damage)

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Music

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Again thrifting is great for discovering new music and most thrift stores sell cd's for under $5 otherwise burning music is not too difficult as long as you have either an external disc drive or a computer with a disc port. If you're going to burn music I highly recommend finding a place where the artist actually sells their music directly so that they get most if not all money from your purchase.

Along those lines, a lot of artists will have physical copies of their music in either cd's, vinyl, or cassette so if at all possible try to buy directly from them and not a platforms store like Spotify's because companies are stingy and don't give a lot back to the artists.

Local music events are always something fun and you get to discover new artists while you're there so check around for flyers or even ask the managers of venues if they have any gigs that month. They're nice people and might even tell you if other stuff is happening at another location.

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Games

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THRIFTING!

Places have some really interesting stuff and usually for pretty cheap, the only downside is when shopping for PC games you'll need a disc drive.

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Now this list will be updated when I think of new stuff to add/clarify or someone mentions something to add/clarify so uh yeah happy screwing corporate companies over 👍

I just finished the dreamer trilogy. Don’t talk to me. THEYRE GETTING MARRIED

idk and idc if anyone has said this before but Gansey is literally Sophie from howls moving castle. He just says stuff and it happens. That’s her magic shit too. And both have circular time crap aswell. Find me in the future and you will live for glendower. Fuck yeah I love books. Peace and love.

Omg guys… the cards are being transphobic… no I will not elaborate

my piece for the shojo poster zine :) you can still grab copies here if you missed out!

Because I'm a cognitively disabled transgender who thinks it's important that intellectually disabled people are listened to and respected, I end up making friends with a lot of intellectually disabled transgender people and the amount of people who WANT a medical transition but can't access it due to caregivers or guardians is TOO DAMN HIGH.

We need to find better ways to support decision making and consent. We need to help people make their own goals and then reach them. Not just in gender transition but in life all around. What a medical team or guardian wants for someone doesn't always cover everything a person could want out of life.

Me [frothing at the mouth]: Fruits Basket is a beautiful masterpiece and I’m incredibly normal about it. Highly recommend.

Ekko: oh my gods I can finally have Powder back even if it's for a short While! I get to tell Benzo that I love him. I have the comfort of knowing they're alright in another timeline. My inner child is healing!

Meanwhile Jayce: Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death-

Ronan when he doesn’t dream frfr

And another one….