hear hear for writing fanfic. The majority of conventional media we consume is already fanfiction. If someone wants to write professionally for TV or film, you have to basically write fanfic: be exceptionally good at working within the universe someone else created. Voice, scope, characterization, all of it.

So many turn their noses up at fanfic not realizing that most of what we watch and read is already. "Retellings" are fanfiction. The Lion King is fanfiction (what if Hamlet was set in Africa with talking lions?). Titanic is fanfiction.

Not to mention there are some absolutely incredible writers doing this for free and with barely any editing assistance out there. Much of the best writing I've encountered that sticks with me is fanfic.

I was just thinking this same thing last night. It's really unfair given how the chat constantly shifts the user list that it's SO easy to mis-click and open a chat with someone you didn't want to talk to and/or is blocked and it still counts just by oepning it.

and the thing is that we've had this before. previous chat applications required explicit permission from the recipient to chat - they would sent a request that could be accepted or denied.

Pretty sure you're describing something that can be a felony in several states.

This isn't "domination" this is abuse, assault, and food tampering.

Excuse me, *what*?! You send a random fat person *food* — a person you don't know anything about — because *you* get off on their fatness. That's not "positive" that's just fetishizing and inherently fatphobic. Not all fat people are fat because they eat a lot of food or even enjoy it. If you had done that to me in a bar I'd be humiliated and furious. And you wouldn't know because I'm a stranger.

Sending drinks to people is already a bit of a risk due to factors (maybe it *looks* like they're drinking but they're not for whatever reason, or they don't like the beverage you sent if you aren't sending the same one they'r drinking etc) but it's still generally the socially acceptable way to signal to someone you noticed them.

Oh Munchies you know I can go on *all day* about how fatphobic the fat kink community is. You nailed it perfectly!

What a way to announce you're willfully cheating on your boyfriend.

Oh yes! Diet control in general is very exciting to me, for this reason. Wrapping it up in a blackmail or a "this-or-that" reward makes it even more exciting!

Haha I wrote a whole story based on this called Stuffing Season. It's meant to be kinky fun between feedists. One "blackmails" the other into being her feedee for a few months. Not gonna lie it's pretty great

Hey! To get back to your point:

If you're looking for in-home equipment, you'll likely have to drop big cash for something that can hold your weight. If you're willing to spend about a grand you can easily find something that suits you. Keep in mind that it's not just the equipment but also form and correct wear for using them. EG if you invest in a treadmill you will need quality running shoes fitted for your gait and foot orientation (Even if you just walk, trust me!). If you get a bike, shorts and clips are a godsend. etc.

If budget is a concern, most affordable home-friendly products that are budget-conscious generally have a 250-300lb weight limit and it's not worth the gamble of injuring yourself. So if you're still in the weight limit range of those products, it would be fine to get them now to keep yourself in shape, develop form and habit, but be aware you will have to upgrade in the future.

Honestly and truly my best advice is to consult with a trainer. Book them for a few sessions. Take the time to find one that does *not* do weight management (you may even have to go to tiktok/instagram to find the HAES type trainers or search for recs there!). They will be the best suited to evaluate and advise you and you'd be surprised how affordable they can be! There are plenty that will work with you online if staying at home is your top priorty.

Last note about gyms - I know you know the option is there so I won't say much except that regarding the upgraded equipment I mentioned, that's often why people choose to pay for memberships even if they get roped in for a year contract. The equipment is insured, maintained, and built for heavy use and bodies and even a whole years' membership won't touch what even one of those machines cost. Heck if may be an option to try a few gyms out to see what kind of equipment they have so *you* know what to shop for to bring home. They're not all equal!

Did the divorce finalize that fast?