Tragic Saving Graces Date Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 01:14 AM PST Topic This Website Ok, I was trying to come up with some response to the Tragic Fatal Flaws post, and I decided this was the best answer. Instead of trying to flame an anonymous poster into charcoal, I decided the zen answer would be more fun and effective. I figured why not ignore the poster and respond with all of the cool stuff about everybody here. There’s certainly plenty of that. So I wrote up a list of everyone’s best qualities as I see it. Shall we get started? A Saving Grace is a literary device used to make an otherwise evil and wicked character into someone we can identify with and like. The fact that a person has one should flatter them. Being evil and wicked is goth as fuck. And as for me pointing them out – keep in mind that I’m not hitting on you (well maybe a little in some cases). If the format and tone of all of this looks familiar, it should. I just copied the original post into notepad and changed most of the words. So if you aren’t mentioned here, it’s not because you have no saving grace, it’s just because you weren’t in the original post. If you have anything to add PLEASE do so in the comments – especially for the people that I’m not qualified to comment on - since there’s some people I just don’t know well enuf to know their best qualities. So in the original order, here we go. Bettie_x – can be mean and nasty but is NEVER wrong about who she’s mean and nasty to. Also is never wrong about who she’s defending when she’s being mean and nasty. Even if she believed in karma, she’d be fine cuz I’ve never seen anyone deserve better karma for doing meaner things. Alugarde – Enthusiasm is a good thing. I remember when I had enthusiasm. I kinda miss it. Cashmere – This brilliant already? Whew, just wait… Closetgothbabe – Usually people this fun and friendly and easy to talk to are NOT this openminded and sexy and goth as fuck. Callei – Everyone else in the world is rated on a different scale of coolness, cuz it wouldn’t be fair. There is nobody remotely close to this cool. She’s also always right, and brilliant, and absolutely delicious. Me and ickgirl started the site, so we were both editors by default, but when it came time to choose another editor, we didn’t even consider other candidates, it obviously had to be callei. There are a lot more people here now, and if I had to decide now, it wouldn’t be any different. Comedian – It takes talent to suck people into your world and make them see things through your eyes – not everyone can do that. If I’m remembering right, I think comedian is also one of the only writers (if not the only) under 18 who has never had an article rejected. Rae – If Rae decides you’re one of her friends – you’re very lucky – I’ve never met anyone more loyal or protective. If she even thinks someone’s messing with you, they better hope their teeth are not within boot range. She’s also the beautiful vampire goddess that a lot of kids are trying to be. Poison – Everyone thinks they are openminded, but poison really is. Plus she can communicate complex ideas in 2 languages that most people can’t even say in one. (Not to mention she’s extremely hot) Sindel – Our most misunderstood member. Everyone should take some time and get to know this one (it does take some time). I know you’ll be very pleasantly surprised. If her 15-ness bothers you, then you are one of the people that hasn’t talked to her enuf to know why the rest of us adore her. (And no it’s not cuz she’s so hot, that’s just a bonus). Rogue – Brilliant boys are hard to find. Nice boys are hard to find. Boys who share good are hard to find. If you’re the type that likes boys – you wish you could find a boy like rogue. (And the good part is, if you’re not icky, you might be able to borrow him). Meranda_Jade – falls in love at the drop of a hat. It IS DEFINATELY good for you to be in love with EVERYBODY. Litho – Knows what makes things pretty – not many people know that. Learns well from other people’s mistakes (usually), and knows what kind of people are worthwhile and which aren’t. Also one of 2 people who grew up in the state of Washington who I can stand to be around. Ickgirl – The other one of 2 people from Washington that I can stand to be around. Good at mommying people and kittys. Playful and fun and comfortable to hang out with. Sarcastic and amusing and very nice to cuddle with (among other things). Dolorosa – There’s very few boys that I consider brilliant (most of them are on this page) – dolorosa is definitely one. It’s also kinda scary that he has no fear – I’m very glad he’s on my side. Morte_ascendo – Everyone should take “Nice” lessons from Morte. He can teach you how to be nice without being a pussy. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Vampcourt – If you’re a gothling trying to figure out how to be a gothbabe – court should be your textbook. It’s not that she’s really good at being the consummate gothbabe, it’s just that the consummate gothbabe happens to have an uncanny resemblance to court. Devin – I am modest and humble, hehe. Shade – doesn’t seem to have any flaws at all. It’s true actually. Even in person. Mara – Fun and playful, and tripless. I haven’t talked to her enuf to know much more than that. Necromancer – From her very first post I knew she was one of my people – and I knew I wanted to know her better. I don’t think anyone else here so instantly and obviously belonged here. It was nice to hear when talking to other people that I wasn’t the only one who thought that. A lot more to be said for this one, but I’ll leave it at that. Arthegarn – Twice as brilliant as he would be if he wasn’t brilliant in 2 languages. Doesn’t know the meaning of peer pressure – sticks by what he believes even if it’s unpopular. Manages to hold is own (and sometimes win) in an argument against EVERYONE else on this site. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else pull that off. Schizo – Another one who can stand by what she believes and be vocal about it when she knows nobody approves. Can also listen to ideas she doesn’t agree with and make intelligent comments about them. Sticcipus – Another one that I don’t know well enuf to comment on, but Mara and Cashmere say he’s cool so he must be. MistressRavenDarque04 – Innocence is a good thing – hold on to it as long as you can. You don’t get it back until you start losing your memory. Another VERY pretty girl with a delicious vibe. Ianthe99 – There’s very few people who you don’t even have to see to know they’re yummy. This is one of them. Feralucce – I’m sure everyone agrees that feral’s art is just amazing. Plus he does so much other stuff it’s suprising he even has time to type hello on this site. Pretty damm nice boy too (even if you’d never guess it from his scathing articles). Monolycus – Maybe you have to be paranoid to be this genuinely interesting. Besides, if you know who’s reading your mind, you know that it’s usually safe to say exactly what you’re thinking even when people might not like it. Plus tin foil hats are cool. Gothvail – I wish all webcam girls were this nice. Kat_vamp – I don't know this one - anyone? IamSquid – A lot of people try to have unique and individual online personas – most fail embarrassingly - Squid succeeds. ThatOneWastedChick – If I was that smart and lucid when I was 13 I’d be ruling the world by now. BlueLinn – Another great artist who I should probably know more about so I can have better nice things to say about her Psychopixi – happy happy perky happy bounce bounce happy cheek-pinch bounce perk perk – If you ever decide to sell your batteries, I want to bid on them – until then, don’t expect anyone to keep up. (I don’t think this one needs changing – it works equally well here) Kira – cute and adorable as hell – and not just in pictures. Plus she’s really openminded and just all around cool. Wish I knew more people like this. Mutant_Duckie – Other people on the site speak 2 languages – but she speaks klingon! How much cooler can you get than that? Biko – SHOW ME a prettier kitty. (Ok, maybe I’m biased a little) This article comes from Shmeng http://www.shmeng.com/ The URL for this story is: http://www.shmeng.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=430