The lines of times blur
Yellow, switch sienna then black,
Blending days into hours
Sending the nightmares away,

Always they return to the past
Like that flat faced bat
Under the rafters of the pagoda
As creatures of night there roost,

Such lines cross like tracks or roads
Known to lead to an underground
Leyline vortex for March hares
Or sullen coyotes deeper dens.

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Shifting Lines was originally published in NicheLess on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

This idea just sprung up in my mind today. It has been bothering me for the entire time I’ve been writing on Medium. This is a writing platform. Yet it seeks to insite writers to comply with the current trends in marketing. I find this stiflling!

One wonders how long it will take the writing community and each individual writer to stand back and rebuke the evidence of tampering with their very livelyhood, or at least the online version of it. It’s tough in the www. Marketing is problematic. If you’re not a producer or have marketing training doesn’t mean you can’t sell a book or an article of high enough quality rather than quantity. Either is okay.

We’re all here for many reasons. Mainly the writing and earning potential from this. The casual writer won’t worry or care about what the members of partner program are concerned with. That’s fine. What’s not fine is the squeeze I see happening for the platform or publisher to make the most of content and grind out faster and faster. This lends itself to the use of A.I. bacause of course, it is faster!

THE main problem with chatgpt or other writing venues based on computer generation and algorythms is the speed and ease of use being used by unscrupulous money mongers who don’t really care about the writing but the money it generates. Speed breeds speeders, so to speak. You invent a highway system to help commuters get to work on time but then run into the issue of speeders breaking the law to gain traction in the world of work.

We need to slow down to the real pace of life here and everywhere online!

I get it. I really do. The online traffic seems to dictate what we should write for the masses. I say, debug yourself and make beautiful informative writing. Doesn’t have to be flowery or artistic but it does have to be accurate and not click baitish.

As for poetry, that is an art form that cannot adapt to click bait titles or long blurbs. It just cannot. So to embrace it fully here is a moot point. Poetry is not about the title although it does need to be meaningful. Tells what the poem is about sure. If you add a long title you end up looking like a click bait artist. I’m not going to go there and neither should any other poet. That’s my opinion, of course, but I feel it is accurate.

For those who are good at cranking out daily articles and stories, my hats off to you. I’m just not always in that groove with my writing! It’s asking me to burn candles at both ends which I have tried and failed at doing when life comes up in my face. I can’t ignore either one but one does have to suffer loss in either category to save the other one.

The point here is to embrace the writing process and not let any online platform or trends in writing dictate how you do this. Do what works for you. Do what works for writers everywhere and always has. Listen to your muses. They are everywhere and nowhere. You just have to observe them and do you. You do you and live life along with your writing.

Being a Pro writer means never having to say your sorry for writing what you enjoy and how you create it.

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Turned Pages

Wind in the Pages was originally published in NicheLess on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Trauma dumping is when individuals unload their traumatic experiences without considering the impact. This behavior, particularly when it demonizes the opposite gender, is poisoning relationships among younger generations.

Unintended Consequences

Imagine a young girl scrolling through social media, encountering a barrage of misogyny and gender-based insults. Each comment chips away at her sense of self-worth. Picture a young boy navigating online forums filled with misandry and toxic masculinity, struggling to reconcile conflicting messages about manhood.

Picture those negative vibes following you, creeping into your daily life, shaping how you see the world. That's what happens when grown-ups can't agree online and end up dragging kids into their conflicts.

This digital gender conflict isn't just about people arguing on the internet—it's like a dark cloud that hangs over everything, influencing how kids think and feel every day.

When kids are exposed to these negative ideas about boys and girls, it's like planting seeds of doubt in their minds. They start believing boys and girls are supposed to act a certain way, and it can lead to all sorts of problems, i.e., toxic gender dynamics.

Toxic Gender dynamics

In the modern age, there's a power struggle. One gender believes they're superior to the other. This creates a toxic atmosphere where the "weaker" gender feels sidelined and unappreciated. Consequently, this breeds resentment, inequality, and distrust, leading to the spread of hateful speech based on gender.

Hashtags like #abortmalebabies, #bulletbags, #yesallwomen, and #IHateFemalesWho exemplify how gender stereotypes and animosity are fueled online. These hashtags not only reinforce harmful gender biases but also deepen the divide between genders. Instead of encouraging empathy, they encourage discrimination, propelling a cycle of hostility and prejudice.

Hero Complex

Amidst the sea of online narratives, many adults feel compelled to share cautionary tales from their relationships and opposite-gender traumas. Believing they are guiding the younger generation. Are they genuinely motivated by a desire to help, or is a more profound impulse at play?

Could some adults be drawn to the spotlight, seeking validation and attention for their stories?

For example, if I made a video saying, “Lisa cheated on me, women are trash,” VS “Lisa cheated on me that woman is trash,” which one would be more helpful VS which one would get more views? If your comments and content towards the latter, you are not helping.

Straw manning the issue

Have you ever tried to converse with someone, and they twisted your words and attacked you instead of listening to what you had to say? That's what happens when people use the straw man and ad hominem tactics in the gender war.

It's like trying to build a bridge between two sides, but instead of working together, they're throwing rocks at each other. When someone misinterprets the other side's argument or attacks their character, they put up a big wall instead of trying to find common ground.

You know what's sad? When kids see all this negativity online, it affects them too. They start to think that's how people talk to each other, making it harder for them to trust others and have meaningful conversations.

Hey there,

You know, sometimes, when we're going through tough times, it can feel like we're carrying the world's weight on our shoulders. It's okay to talk about it and get it off your chest. But here's the thing: when we share our pain online, it can sometimes add fuel to the fire instead of helping us heal.

I want to remind you that there are other options out there, ones that can make a difference. Things like reaching out for professional help or joining support groups can give you a safe space to navigate through those relationship challenges. You'll find confidentiality, expert guidance, strategies to manage your emotions, and a community of people who've been where you are and want to help.

Let's not forget about the impact this has on our younger generation. They're watching and learning from us, so we must set a positive example. By taking responsibility for how we interact online, having open and constructive conversations, and seeking out the support we need, we can create a brighter and healthier environment for the generations to come.

Remember, you're not alone in this journey. We're all in it together, and together, we can make a real difference.

As adults, we must recognize our role in shaping the next generation's perceptions and behaviors toward relationships. By modeling healthy communication, fostering trust, respecting boundaries, and promoting positive development, we can empower our youth to build fulfilling and respectful relationships.

Will you join us in creating a brighter future for Generation Z?

Stop Dumping on Children: You Are Not a Hero was originally published in NicheLess on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Tiktoc rots
The good brains
Spits out trash,

Trashy splash
Everywhere
Drowning arts,

Sleep stolen
Sullen saps
Strength away,

Sometimes good
Great people
Pander there,

Spirits spell
Dangerous
Encounters,

Happy days
Spoiled, now
Become dross,

What is it
All really
Blazing for?!

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Social Models was originally published in NicheLess on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.