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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 17/10/2026

Me upon hearing the South Park Discord server shut down.

Image from The Critic (1995). Jay Sherman stands beside his son Marty resting a hand on his shoulder as they watch a theater showing Cats engulfed in flames. The subtitle reads "And nothing of value was lost."

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/10/2026

Sailor Moon, easy 10/10 for me. 🌙✨

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 27/09/2026

Something about the GTA 6 hype reminds me of being young and reading the gaming magazines again. Some weird sense of nostalgia, ya know. I've not felt hype for a game in a loong time honestly. Maybe just me #GTA6 #GTAVI #Gaming

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/07/2026

Still have to say this was the one that did it for me.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/07/2026

Anime fan, gamer, manga reader, and someone who enjoys meeting kind people with shared interests. You'll usually find me chatting about games, fandoms, roleplaying, or whatever has my attention that day. Feel free to say hi! 👋 #PromoSky #SailorMoon

Close up of Minako Aino from Sailor Moon blue eyes, long blonde hair, and a large red bow looking forward with a serious look. Yellow subtitles read, "The day you told me that you loved me was the worst day of my life."

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 30/05/2026

I also did one for about me: manga

A black-background infographic titled "About Me: Manga" displaying a 3×5 grid of manga covers, each paired with a personal category. The selections are:

Favorite manga: Fruits Basket
Best Story: Monster
Favorite Art Style: The Ancient Magus' Bride
Biggest Personal Impact: Sailor Moon
Best Fight Scenes: Naruto
Overrated: Elfen Lied
Underrated: Ultra Maniac
Overrated: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Has Aged Well: Fullmetal Alchemist
Criminally Overlooked: Spirit Circle
Favorite Protagonist: blank/unfilled
Favorite Antagonist: blank/unfilled
Best Cast: Nana
Best Ending: Code Geass
I Want to Talk About This One: Fruits Basket (2019 anime key visual)

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 30/05/2026

I wasn't gonna answer some of these but...

A tier list style graphic titled "Pokemon Mainline Games" on a black background. Fifteen Pokémon game covers are arranged in a 3×5 grid with each game assigned a category:

Top row

Favorite: Pokémon X
2nd Favorite: Pokémon Y
First Played: Pokémon Red Version
Last Played: Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Best Story: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Middle row

Overrated: Pokémon Black Version 2
Underrated: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Overhated: Pokémon Scarlet
Best Remake: Pokémon Omega Ruby
Needs Remake: Pokémon Sun

Bottom row

Best Region: Pokémon Crystal Version (Johto)
Favorite Rival: Pokémon Red Version
Favorite Champion: Pokémon Platinum Version (Cynthia represented by the Sinnoh era)
Favorite Starters: Pokémon FireRed Version (Kanto starters represented)
Favorite Legendaries: Pokémon Silver Version (Lugia represented)

The graphic communicates the creator's personal opinions and experiences with various Pokémon mainline games, highlighting Pokémon X as their favorite game, Pokémon Y as their second favorite, Pokémon Legends: Arceus as having the best story, and Pokémon Crystal's Johto region as their favorite region.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 10/03/2026

Playing Harvest Moon: Back to Nature again feels surreal. It’s clunky and dated by today’s standards, but Mineral Town still has that charm that made farming sims magical in the first place. #HarvestMoon #StoryOfSeasons #FarmSim #RetroGaming

PlayStation game case for Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. Cover shows a cartoon farmer with a pitchfork, cow, sheep, chicken, and dog in front of a farm on a green background.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 03/03/2026

I wish I had a big enough following cause I'd so wanna interview those who worked on my childhood favorite games like the older Harvest Moon titles in general. That series means a lot to me as much as Sailor Moon does. #HarvestMoon #StoryOfSeasons

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 24/02/2026

I do worry if they ever did a remake of Harvest Moon Magical Melody people would complain about it being chibi when even the OG game was chibi style. Maybe just me worrying though! #HarvestMoon #StoryOfSeasons

A wide lineup of chibi style characters from Harvest Moon: Magical Melody standing against a bright blue background. The characters have oversized heads and small bodies with varied hairstyles, outfits, and expressions. Farmers, villagers, elders, children, and townsfolk are arranged in several rows wearing colorful clothing such as overalls, dresses, hats, aprons, uniforms, and seasonal outfits. The overall style is cute and cartoonish with bold outlines and pastel colors.

Gameplay screenshot from Harvest Moon: Magical Melody showing chibi style characters standing on a grassy cliff at night. A purple haired character is wearing a straw hat and scarf and looks angry with a red comic style anger symbol above their head. A dialogue box shows the name as Jamie and reads: “Stop bugging me! I don’t wanna hang out with you guys!” The player character and two small Harvest Sprites stand nearby facing her. The scene is lit against a dark background, emphasizing the tense interaction.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 10/02/2026

ND friendly human into web tinkering, community building, tech, fandom joy, and cozy corners of the internet. I like making things that feel safe, usable, and a little magical. 🌙 #PromoSky #NDfriendly #WebTinkering #SailorMoon

Black and white Sailor Moon manga panel. Artemis speaks from off panel, saying he has things to teach. Minako holds a book and responds. Outside a window, Artemis greets her with “Morning, Mina,” and she replies “Morning, Artemis.”

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 20/01/2026

I know abridged series are meant to be parody, but I really hope TeamFourStar doesn’t continue their Sailor Moon abridged. I don’t want it becoming the default lens people use to understand a series that’s a lot more sincere and emotionally rich.

Manga cover for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, volume 1. Sailor Moon, a blonde teenage girl with twin buns and very long flowing pigtails, smiles brightly while posing in front of a large glowing yellow moon. She wears a white sailor uniform with a blue collar and skirt, a red bow on her chest, white gloves, and red knee-high boots. She holds a crescent-shaped wand raised near her head, with her other arm bent at her side. The background is a pink to orange gradient with sparkles. Japanese title text appears at the top, “Kodansha Comics” is printed above it, and the number 1 is shown for the volume. The author’s name, Naoko Takeuchi, appears in Japanese at the bottom.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 06/01/2026

Fave THEN: Pokémon Gold & Silver Fave NOW: Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross PlayStation cover art showing Serge and Kid posed with weapons, set against a moody teal background and a mysterious face in the shadows.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 29/12/2025

I done would have played the fuck out of this #SailorMoon game as a kid regardless if the graphics were bad or not and it got an English translation. I think it is Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Shin Shuyaku Soudatsusen

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 20/12/2025

4 games i wish I could experience for the first time again

Stylized anime artwork featuring the cast of Persona 5 Royal. Joker stands in the foreground wearing a black school uniform and red glove, striking a dramatic pose. Surrounding him are the Phantom Thieves in red, black, and gold tones, including a black cat mascot, masked fighters, and allies posed in motion. The background is abstract and dynamic, emphasizing rebellion and teamwork.

Side-by-side Nintendo DS game covers for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. Pokémon Black shows the legendary Reshiram, a white dragon, against a dark background. Pokémon White shows Zekrom, a black dragon, against a light background. Both covers feature bold logos and high contrast, highlighting opposing themes.

Split promotional artwork for Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD Remaster. On the left, Tidus holds a sword by the ocean under a blue sky. On the right, Yuna stands confidently holding pistols in a brighter, more modern outfit. A glowing, mystical structure rises in the background, contrasting the two eras and tones.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/11/2025

I will say the voice acting work in Amanda The Adventurer 3 is amazing. The ending also isn't how I expected it to go considering the games genre.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 15/10/2025

Wait GameFreak even saying how bad BDSP was in this??

Literal translation(rough translation??) is Remakes after BW should be made with more heart and soul.
So that they become good works that allow people different from the LEGENDS series to remember that era.

Plain and simple English is Remakes after Black & White should be made with more care and passion,
so they can be great games that let people look back fondly on that era, separate from the Legends series.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 14/10/2025

Say it loud for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 💯 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Screenshot of a meme showing Homer Simpson from The Simpsons tightly clenching his lips in visible frustration. The caption above reads: “How hard I pronounce the F in fuck Christopher Columbus when someone says it's Columbus Day.” The image humorously conveys strong disapproval of celebrating Columbus Day.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 13/10/2025

With all the negative stuff going on in the world.... I was going through my closet and found my old high school photo book and at the end this was in there! STILL the best advice in 2025 as it was in 2010. #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent

A small rectangular printed card taped to a light-colored surface. The card is titled “STOP!” in bold uppercase letters, followed by a numbered list of ten short affirmations or grounding steps meant to help calm anxiety. The text reads:

Accept the feeling – it cannot hurt you.

Give yourself permission to feel anxious.

Breathe slowly through your nose.

Calm yourself with positive self-talk.

Let go, float and flow.

Distract yourself, it is only anxiety.

Use the adrenalin in a positive pursuit.

Don’t let a bad day scare you.

Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come.

Let time pass. IT WILL GO AWAY!

The card uses black serif text on white paper, slightly worn at the edges, and seems meant as a visual reminder for anxiety coping steps.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 08/10/2025

Quote with two characters you like, and also tag others to do the same! Wanna know who I'm gonna tag? EVERY PERSON (yeah LMAO) #promosky

Anime style illustration of Minako Aino, also known as Sailor Venus from Sailor Moon. She has long golden hair with a red bow, bright blue eyes, and wears a white sailor style school uniform with blue collar and cuffs, a red ribbon, and a blue skirt. The background fades from deep red at the top to yellow at the bottom with soft star and swirl patterns, and her name “SAILOR VENUS MINAKO AINO” appears along the right side in gold text

Kagome Higurashi from InuYasha. She has long dark hair and brown eyes looks upward with a determined slightly worried expression. She has light scratches on her cheek and neck, suggesting she’s been through a struggle. Her white and green school uniform with a sailor collar is a bit dirty, and the earthy shadowed background gives a sense of being outdoors after a battle or tense moment.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 08/10/2025

Her'es another image of it with alt text

A scene from the animated show South Park showing a crowd of townspeople protesting. They hold up signs that say “FREE HAT!,” “HAT DIDN’T DO IT!,” and “FREEDOM FOR HAT NOW!” The crowd looks animatedly upset and/or passionate with raised fists and shouting expressions. The characters are drawn in the show’s typical flat colorful cutout style.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 04/09/2025

OK guys got it. Switch 2 goal deleted. Thanks to the reminders from a few others too who mentioned it to me in Discord too. Forgot GameStop and co allows it.

Order confirmation screen showing a Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World Bundle priced at $499.99. Order summary lists subtotal $499.99, free shipping, taxes $48.75, total $548.74. Payment method: Zip (pay in 4). Status reads ‘Order received.’ Product image shows the Switch 2 console box.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 19/08/2025

Windows at the family gathering with the Linux cousins 👀

Top panel: Meg labeled “Windows,” angrily says, “You guys always act like you’re better than me!” Bottom panel: Chris, Lois, and Peter sit dressed in fancy formalwear. Chris is labeled “Linux Mint,” Lois is labeled “Debian,” and Peter is labeled “Ubuntu,” representing them looking superior compared to Windows

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 18/08/2025

Respect people with disabilities. Everyone has feelings

Cartoon of Fred Flintstone pointing with a smile. Beside him, bold black text reads: “Don’t make fun of people with disabilities. Whether it’s mental or physical problems. They are people too. They have feelings too.” The bottom line in red says: “Like and Share If you Agree.”

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 16/08/2025

This was like one thing I thought of for @rpsocial.bsky.social just a nice place to keep characters of your own etc.. Started off as just a HTML/CSS project for my own characters but wouldn't mind it being public or semi public someday. #RP #Roleplay #OCs

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 14/08/2025

Yep was one of the first arcade machines I loved! Runner up? I SO still want this arcade machine in my basement or something. Best bowling game EVER. Me and my dad played this at the laundromat all the time. If I had the $$$ or someone was gettin rid of one..

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 14/08/2025

Reach out to your loved ones. Let them know how much they mean to you ❤️ Tomorrow is never promised.

Big Bird sits in his large nest inside a brick building, looking sadly at a framed black-and-white drawing of Mr. Hooper hanging on the wall. A small mailbox labeled "BIG BIRD" is attached to the nest. The caption reads: "So Big Bird took the picture he had drawn of Mr. Hooper and hung it on the wall next to his nest. Then he looked at the picture, took a deep breath, and said softly, 'I'll miss you, Mr. Hooper.'"

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/08/2025

Minako is all of us with “a lot of feelings” even if we don’t even go here. 💛🌈 #SailorMoon #MeanGirlsMashup

Sailor Moon meme using images of Minako Aino and Rei Hino. Minako dramatically says she wishes everyone could get along and bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles, referencing the "Mean Girls" movie scene. Usagi interrupts, "She doesn’t even go here!" Rei asks, "Do you even go to this school?" Minako quietly replies, "No... I just have a lot of feelings..."

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 07/08/2025

Just got to the episode properly! 10/10 show SO FAR! #KingOfTheHill

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 22/07/2025

Not finished but at least #NodeBB looks good.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 22/07/2025

NodeBB and it's chat room function is kinda IRC/Discord lite. I enabled it for now but sooner or later will disable chat and redirect to Discord.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 24/06/2025

Sometimes it’s not the loudest part of you that sparks change. It’s the quiet tired version the one who’s had enough gently. You don’t have to fight to deserve better. You just have to believe you’re worth more than staying stuck. 🌙✨

A photo of a concrete wall with bold teal text painted on it. The message reads:
“The only person coming to save you is the version of yourself that’s tired of your current situation.”
In the background are metal rails, trees, and a curved glass building under a bright blue sky.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 18/06/2025

Grief isn’t only about death. It’s about change, loss, and the life you thought you’d have. This reminder hit hard today. If you’re carrying something heavy even if no one sees it you’re not alone. 💛 #MentalHealth #Grief #Healing

A soft beige image with elegant serif font text that reads:
“grief is also
losing your job • having to walk away from a sport • ending a long-term relationship • saying goodbye to a pet • leaving your hometown • losing a friendship • receiving a life-altering diagnosis • feeling like a failure • grieving the life you thought you’d have • navigating a major identity shift • processing childhood trauma.”

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 18/06/2025

Trans kids have always existed and they always will. No matter the noise truth doesn’t vanish. 💖💙🤍 #ProtectTransKids #LGBTQIA #DontBeABigot

A stylized cartoon drawing of a young girl with black and blue hair, wearing a black dress that reads in bold pastel letters: “TRANS KIDS HAVE ALWAYS EXISTED.” She is holding up her middle finger. The background fades from blue at the top to pink at the bottom, with polka dots. Her shoes say “DON’T BE A BIGOT.”

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 12/06/2025

Sailor Moon says: Fuck the gender binary. Trans rights are magical. 🌙💖💙 From Haruka’s suit to the Starlights’ glow up this galaxy runs on queer power. ✨ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Pride #SailorMoon #GenderIsFakeAndSoAmI

A colorful Sailor Moon collage celebrating trans and gender nonconforming characters. In the center is a pastel trans flag background with bold text: “Sailor Moon says fuck the gender binary, support trans rights!” Surrounding it are characters like Haruka Tenoh in a suit, Michiru Kaioh in a feminine dress, Seiya and the Starlights, and others in outfits defying traditional gender roles. The tone is proud, defiant, and full of queer joy.

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Minae @shiningvenus.northsky.social · 11/06/2025

As an Illinois native I can confirm: This isn’t taco night it’s cultural cosplay with shredded cheese and mild sauce~ Somewhere a Midwestern dad is whispering “careful it’s spicy” over Ortega.

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