(For those unaware, that's a Stardew Valley *and* Cafe Enchante reference. in both games you play as a former overworked black company employee trying to get a fresh start not being exploited anymore. That sounds really good right around now.)

I acknowledge the irony in complaining about the very style of internet speak I am currently using, but that's literally how bad it is.

I *don't* know how to return to my 2015 Tumblr-addicted self.

I just know that I'm sick of fandom spacing being swarmed by chronically miserable people.

These days, everything is about the doom and gloom and words ending in '-ization' or '-ification'.

No one wants to just talk about enjoying things because we've been conditioned into cosplaying critics and philosophers for fear of getting hit with 'cringe' allegations.

I watched a clip from a certain gaming CC and I think it finally struck me just how much I miss wholesome fandom talk. You know, back when one could bond with a stranger on the internet just by asking for the source of an anime reaction gif, or gushing about a favourite game.