Never thought I would make a post like this, but meta's policy changes are direct harassment to trans and queer communities. This change allows hate to be spread and targeted to people like me and those I love.
I am unlikely to post in any official way in the future. I will not be filling the pockets of a problematic platform. I hope to share later creative projects through other platforms. I'm looking to publish some of my poetry and photography soon, and it's sad that I'm not going to be comfortable to share those efforts here.
Perhaps I'll share to my Substack and I'll create a new Flickr account or something like that.
They are making these broad sweeping changes in moderation and fact checking on top of this discrimination. It also completely ignores the needs and policies of other countries. To quote Zuck they will be "working closely with President Trump to combat censorship" This feels like a slight to basically anyone that Trump doesn't agree with and that sucks. It really feels like an oligarchical shift.
My Instagram account is i believe close to nine years old. There is a lot of personal history, photography, and discovery here. It's a shame to let much of that go. But I feel that reducing any time spent on this platform would be wise.
if you don't have my discord or phone number feel free to ask <3
"I took on a new name, and I didn't lose anything of who I already was, actually everything of who I already was, came to."
Be yourself in the face of fear
May flowers dot the graves of my enemies
and like always
Be well, and be safe
-Mae
Long time no post and no life update
I live in Wisconsin now with my girlfriend. It's been actually pretty nice even though the days are short and the temperature is getting colder.
I know many of you are not up to date on lore and I was thinking "wait there are probably so many people who don't know I'm out here"
I just feel bad using meta platforms still.
Also saw Danny Brown in Chicago and every transgirl you wish you knew was there
Hey guys, long time no post. I still feel very strongly about the fact that Instagram is a platform owned by horrible people, but instead of sharing that rant again I wanted to share good news
Today, is Mae's day. One year of my journey on HRT. I would not be here without the support of my queer family. It's been hard, especially with the way the world is now. I would be dead without you this, I really would be.
I also want to say that my mum has also been doing her best to show support lately as well and I'm so here for it.
I'm here because of people like you. And you. And you
Someone go tell 17 year old Mae that we figured it out
all the best
-Mae
2024
I loved
I cried
I started hrt
I moved out with my girlfriends
I made mistakes
I made friends
I went on dates
I kissed girls
I made playlists
I wrote poems
I am still me
I am more me than I've ever been
I wouldn't be here without you
I love you
I love you all
POM 400 shenanigans
It's been fun exploring this thing for the last week or so :3
Full 3 min jam on threads :)
@teenageengineering
#pocketoperator #eletronicmusic #synth
boygeniusmoder
my brother Ethan got married :3
I shoulda got more pictures but since I was in the bridal party I didn't care too much to do so. I'm sure I'll get to see all the professional photos down the line.
Was the most tears I've shed for a cause in a long time.
So so so much fun.
I was gonna do a speech but I didn't wanna cause ✨ drama ✨ on the mic
@ethanreill , my brother. I love you so much. I'm so proud of you. You are such a friend to me and one of my biggest supporters. You have been such a rock in my life and I know that you will do the same for your new wifey :)
@rebeccable1_34 , my new sister yayyyy ❤️ you've been such a joy to be around all of these years. I don't think I've ever seen Ethan happier. Bless you both and your marriage.
@baristamuppet , my other brother and @shawn.hillstrom , my brother from another mother. It was such an honor to stand with you together to honor Ethan and Becca.
@rose_gentes , thank you for all of your support and thank you for saving me from your grandparents. Thank you for braiding my hair and treating me as one of the girls.
@kait_gentes , thank you for our long talk as you made pastries. Thank you for being open and asking questions and having nothing but understanding.
CC! I don't have your @ but hopefully one of the girls can get ahold of you for me. Thank you for all the laughs and little dance moves together. And the best Secret Hitler partner a girl could ask for.
