Important
Here's some information we think is important. Ideally, we would prefer if you at least skimmed over at least the first section. If you don't want to read that much, the bold text highlights a lot of the main points, and the normal text is just detail.
If we don't know you, make sure to scroll down and read the DNI.
Interacting with us:
- Please treat us as individual members. We're not all the same, and we aren't different "personalities" that one person has; we're distinct, different people. If a member doesn't know you as well, don't treat them the same way as you'd treat a sysmate you're good friends with, etc. (This may not be the same for all systems; for other systems, generally most systems want to be recognised as individuals, but it's best to ask.)
- We may have different boundaries. If one sysmate is okay with you, for example, giving them hugs, that doesn't mean that another sysmate will be the same.
- You're welcome to ask to talk to most members, and we'll try to see if they're here and tell you if they're not present or otherwise unable to talk to you. Do note that it's generally hard to reach Ashton if he's not in front. We relay messages for people in co-con pretty often, so it's quite quick for someone to get into co-con and then give messages to the fronter that they want them to pass on.
- Do not blatantly invalidate us. If you have questions regarding different types of systems or you're confused about something, it's okay to ask us and we'll try our best to explain. However, don't tell us we're not a real system just because you saw another system saying so. There's a wide spectrum of systems and the way they function. You can never tell someone else what's going on in their own head, because you can't know what's going on in someone else's head. (And if you're going to tell us we're not real based on your core beliefs, you should probably read the DNI.)
- Please spoiler any possibly mature content you send us and warn us of what may be in there. There may be a little in co-con, and we don't want to expose them to certain things.
- (Mostly directed towards singlets, but applies to anyone) If you have questions, ask ask ask! We don't mind questions at all, and asking questions is a valuable way to learn more. If the question is inappropriate, we'll just tell you. No harm, because you didn't understand (however if you purposefully ask the question to be inappropriate and understand that it's inappropriate, that's a different matter).
- Please do not ask nonverbal members or members with typing quirks to communicate normally. It may be uncomfortable for them to communicate "in a normal way", or they may be incapable of doing so. If you need a translation or clarification, feel free to ask. That's a different matter than asking them to communicate in an entirely different way.
- Please don't describe our distressful situations to us. For example, don't describe what we did while dissociated. It's probable that we don't want to think about it.
- Maybe try using tone indicators/tags and/or familiarise yourself with them. We aren't always good at deciphering whether a statement is a joke or not, etc. We won't force you to use them, but we use them a lot, and it can be helpful for you to be familiar with them. Here is a post we made regarding them.
- Feel free to ping/mention/tag us on social media platforms! Especially on Discord, we don't always see messages/posts/comments, so we appreciate it if you ping us if you want to say something. Just don't spam ping us.
DNI
Do not interact if any of the following apply to you (DNI list is mostly intended for strangers online who find our accounts):
- You believe certain systems aren't real or can't exist, and are willing to call those systems out, post them on certain platforms (especially subreddits), argue with those systems or tell them they aren't real, etc.
- You heavily try to imprint your beliefs on others. It's okay if you have certain beliefs (e.g not believing in spiritual stuff, some of us do believe in that and some of us don't and we understand we don't all have the same beliefs), but don't try to convince everyone else that your belief is the only true one.
- You'll actively try to control others, prevent them from doing things that don't affect you, etc. For example, maybe you're not that fond of trans people. We won't ask you to love them. But don't go into their DMs harassing them or tell them what they can or can't do.
- You use slurs. Slurs make us very uncomfortable, even when used in a joking manner. This includes, but is not limited to, the F slur, the N slur, and the R slur. We're more okay with the Q slur, however, because it appears in so many places and so many people have reclaimed it (just don't apply it to us; we don't identify as that).
System info:
- We're an endogenic system. That just means we didn't form due to trauma.
- We generally share all memories, including muscle memories. We're still not sure if the skills we have are completely transferrable from one member to another, but generally if one member can do something, the rest of us will be able to do it (just maybe not as well as the member can).
- We're happy the way we are. We aren't disordered and we don't require a diagnosis of any kind, because our systemhood doesn't interrupt our daily life or cause distress to us at all. We don't plan to seek treatment at all for our plurality, because it's not something that needs to be treated. Obviously, that means we don't plan to integrate either.
- We don't really have a functional headspace. Our headspace does exist, but it's generally really blurry and we can only focus on a specific detail at a time. Additionally, some of us are blind in headspace. We don't really have the motivation to improve our headspace, either.
