random thoughts, as told by the run on sentence and poor writing skills. but what else is new.

One of my many advantages about being here is people's random thoughts.
*v* But yea, rambles gotta come out at some point, sometimes. Might make good topics, or a series of events of "Et cetera". (Freakin ect.)

well, I don't think the experience in question is cheapened by being overrepresented to this degree. but I would say that it is indicative of a devaluation of the other sorts of art. and for that reason I agree with your statement about more unexpected expressions being needed.

I guess what I am saying is, all expressions of art are valid and important and beautiful, no matter how often or rarely they are presented; however, it is clear that a highly disproportionate value is placed on character relationships and interactions and much less value placed on self-exploration. it's a sad state of affairs.

(Don't mind me bumping you, excuse me..)


While thinking about what you guys are saying on this topic, I have found a good number of visual, written, and even musical pieces that seem to reflect the moods people go through at the moment. Not every expression is on point or should be treated as a crying wolf, but there are times where some people's work gives you a hint on what was on their mind during the time they wanted to create it.

Although, we all have some kind of habit we wear...
If you can't take my word on that, explore any person's Journal entries on Affinity, spare the nitty-gritty, and just think about how reading someone's thoughts and commission logs might make you feel in their shoes.

Ever really watched a User turn 180? This is a serious question without angles or using usernames, think about it.
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Oh yea, somewhere in the world, I remember watching a topic about longing and nostalgia. On a large scale the media plays with that on everything! I think along time ago Pre-2000s artists had other reasons. ...Art History stuff.

Yup.

Everyone tries and should be noted for such. Many events and motions feel like waves in a ocean. We like working together so it seems like everyone follows. Take out that context and everything should feel fresh. It is just hard to do so.

Yeah, I also like go against the norm. Although from most people's perspectives, I probably just seem very contrarian. When I meet an optimist, I want to tell them about all the terrible things happening in the world. When I meet another pessimist, I feel the need to explain how there are still many good things that are here that I would never want to give up. I look at the failures of certainty and the strengths in being uncertain. Even the love for roses, I question. People connect the rose to beauty, but all I see is a flower that tries to rip your skin if you caress it.

It is important to challenge people's ideas. A belief that cannot be challenged is not a belief worth having. Even if I cannot change their minds, well, at least I opened them to the possibility of them being wrong. Self improvement is truly an amazing thing, and it should not be undervalued. It would also be a lie if I were to say I do not have fun being a little contrarian.

Believe me, that is relatable.
For example, I enjoy facing challenges that give me a chance to express value in things that have limited uses. People I know tend to become my personal guides like that. The thing is throughout my life. until I started digging all over the place anybody could've told me at this point that people's perspectives are not flexible. Through hardships, I would almost believe that. I would have to look at my own values, close my eyes and think of stuff like: "What is right, what is false, what is left..."

Now, only when I know without a doubt that a topic might be putting my perspective in a very real and dire spot I would feel that I need to challenge it with my own experiences or those I know. Even as we speak, I try not seeming indecisive to people. It is a challenge trying to help others think of the sides of a story. A person in power might even question being willing to be challenged for the sake of maintaining their force.