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PSA - To Each & Every Simmie

Sul sul simmies & friends!

This is an important PSA I want you all to hear!

I have noticed a common theme in most messages that are sent to me. Almost all of them start with some variation of "sorry to bother you".

You do not need to apologize for messaging me!

You are valued and so are your thoughts, questions, & ramblings!

This is something I struggle with too - apologizing constantly. From my perspective, growing up as a cis woman, I feel like society engrained in me and other women that we need to apologize for just existing. I imagine this feeling is shared among minorities and my friends in the LGBTQA+ community.

And for men, or whatever perfectly wonderful way you identify, I am not trying to leave you out, your feelings are valid too! Just mentioning women specifically cause that is about ~90% of the patrons and something I can speak to from personal experience.

So I am here to tell you - stop it! No more apologizing, especially to me. I feel so humbled and grateful not only for your support, but your friendship. Your messages and comments truly brighten my day. You all owe me nothing, it is me that has an obligation to you. 

A lot of people say that "EA should hire me already". But why would I ever want that when I already have the best bosses a simmie could ask for - you!! Also, I would have quit out of  rage if I were ever forced to make a murphy bed instead of a bunk bed... just saying.

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to your weekend and I have some goodies coming for you in the next few days!! And don't forget...

Be unapologetically you!

♥ rava

Comments

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HaitianC Da Simmer

Beautiful and perfectly said! Well done!!

Ssimerella

You’re gonna make me cry 😢

dizzy-sims

you are adorable 😊

jody

this entire post warms my heart. that message about apologizing...that is something i've been instilling in my daughters for years as a raging feminist (and not a male basher, in case anyone asks). keep being wonderful, Rava...the Form+Function CC Queen

Poka

You're so kind 🥺You deserve it all ♥️

Nina Stevens

this is such a beautiful post <3

Is there any way to get tiny appliances to go with your RV cc you created?

Jennifer Sisk

<3

RAVASHEEN

💚💚💚

Ana Rode

ily!

RAVASHEEN

ily!

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

lololol ikr?!? <3 i did have a lovely weekend and i hope you did too!

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

right back at your lady!!!

RAVASHEEN

and i adore you!!

RAVASHEEN

yes! i agree with this too, my momma raised me to always have good manners. one simmer suggested above that you could replace the sorry with something like "thank you for your time". then you can be polite without having to apologize! :)

RAVASHEEN

you are so welcome and I am so glad to have you as part of this community!!

RAVASHEEN

yes! i agree i think people are also just trying to be polite, but someone suggested a great alternative above: replace the sorry with something like "thank you for your time". then you can satisfy your urge to be polite without having to apologize :)

RAVASHEEN

agreed kristy!!! ive thought about doing a meet up before actually!! i know there are a few people that live in my area :)

RAVASHEEN

i love streaming with you all!! i think its a fun way to interact with you all more... i just wish everyone was in the same time zone so i could catch everyone :P

RAVASHEEN

and thank you for being YOU!

RAVASHEEN

yes! exactly!! but also, we shouldnt feel mean or demanding for asking a question 😭 someone suggested above starting with "thank you for your time" instead of apologizing and i thoguht that was a great alternative

RAVASHEEN

as are you!!

RAVASHEEN

as are you!

RAVASHEEN

sameeee!! i wouldnt have survived covid withot this community

RAVASHEEN

i love you!!! and it is well written (especially for being done on mobile!!) and YASSS these are great alternatives... the "thank you for your time" etc. that also isnt necessary, but if you find yourself apologizing, it is a great great way to start substituting it for an apologizing

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

this ^^^^^^ i wish it was something i realized/started working on when i was younger!!! i hope this helps some of the younger simmies in here, cause we shouldnt wait to start practicing this kind of thing!!

RAVASHEEN

aw thanks kate!! im glad we made sure your game isnt a barren desert ;)

RAVASHEEN

you are so welcome!

RAVASHEEN

thank you so much amanda!

RAVASHEEN

<3 turn that frown upside down!

RAVASHEEN

this makes me so so happy to hear!

RAVASHEEN

you are so welcome!

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

yesssss!!! and especially for professors... i wanted to be a professor originally. and many of them are in that position because they have a passion for teaching and helping. going into industry is far more lucrative that being a professor, so the ones that make that choice are normally very passionate about it and want to help.

RAVASHEEN

xoxoxoxo

RAVASHEEN

its a bummer we need a reminder, but i hope this helped!

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

<3

RAVASHEEN

<3 <3

RAVASHEEN

you are so sweet, thank you!!!! <3 that makes my whole day hearing that :)

RAVASHEEN

ily!!

RAVASHEEN

"and it's all I can do to not apologize for being overly apologetic." <<< THIS!!!

RAVASHEEN

thank you so much!! you are also the coolest :)

RAVASHEEN

<3

BellaLily

You're the best! I learned as I got older (and I'm old! ) not to ever apologize for taking up space that is mine by birthright. Its so freeing. Thank you for doing what you always do- making this a welcoming, comfortable community for all.

Sam D.

that was a lovely message! I struggle with the constant excuses myself and you're so right. I am glad to be a patron on here and love your work. My game would be a barren desert without your input and to know how humble and awesome you as a person are is the cherry on top ;-)

Thank you for the lovely message and reminder!!

Jacki

Thank you for being so thoughtful and kind. I am very happy to support you and your work. x

Amanda

<3333

♥️🥺

Gaelle Ngadjui

You are the most humble person I have known! You are smart and you are amazing! And I love everything you make! I am enjoying playing my game because of you!

Sharon Swem

Sooo I really needed that message in my life. Thank you for that and for everything, always! <3

That was a lovely message x

I needed this so much! I went back to uni after 10 years out of school and I find myself constantly beginning communications with my professors with "I apologize for the inconvenience..." when in reality THEY ARE THERE TO TEACH/HELP ME! You are amazing and THANK YOU for this wonderful reminder <3

chealsea

xoxoxoxo

Holly Golden

You are simply the best! Thank you for the reminder that we don't need to apologize for being who we are.

M C

Agreed:)

Marie King

i can not heart this enough!!

Brittney Pratt

If only I could click the heart a billion times! <3

Kate Ayre

I want you to know whenever I list my favorite CC creators, you are always at the top of the list ... your stuff is amazing. Thank you from another cis woman.

Buntah

I just love you so much. <3 <3 <3

Leigh Bennett

I felt this. I'm in my 50s and I still find myself apologizing for the least little thing. My husband has repeatedly told me to "Stop apologizing!"...and it's all I can do to not apologize for being overly apologetic. smh

LeAnna

You are genuinely nice and you make the best sims 4 content. I'm glad you are gaining more patrons, you deserve it for your hard work. You are the coolest! :)

Could we love you more?!!! God Bless you!

trenia lane

This is why I love you. :)

Geek-TastikSimz

💗

Jalè R.

I’m sorry our sorry’s have bothered you. Jk! 😝 I hope you have a lovely wkd!

MajikAce

**sparkly eyes** awwww.

You're a class act, lady! <3

Riven Wildehart

I just adore you! Thank you for everything you do!

Shawn Birch

Ditto to what Wendy Hubble said!!!! I couldn't have said it any better.

Constance

Thank YOU for being the wonderful human you are! It feels so good to be a part of your kind and loving community. Thank you for putting out such an important message. We love you!

Ruth Bromberg

I appreciate you just as you are, and it's sweet of you to be concerned, but I think starting off with something like "Sorry to bother you but..." has more to do with manners than anything else. Thankfully, in this crazy world, people still want to be polite and not just bust down the proverbial door and start a conversation on a negative footing. You are a lovely person, and I think people just don't want to offend you.

Wendy Hubble

I feel the same way! I would love to meet you one day. I could see us being good friends. You are kind, have patience, and I can tell you are genuinely a good person (which can be hard to find in a friend ). I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well :)

Kristy Payne

You’re the best! The fact that you stream as well just means how much you value your supporters. Much love and respect to you!

Cedric Mempin

I definitely agree this :3

Seeo

Your followers love you because you are a 100 percent nice person -- have a great weekend.

ROSANNE PARKS

Also Canadian, and you're so right. Lol

queenofdeath

Oh bless your heart. You're just the sweetest, and so so wonderful. Thanks for being you!!! ❤

queenofdeath

You are such a lovely person and such a class act ❤️

MayLilithReign

This is something that we all need to hear. I try to practice it IRL, but , I think it is a way to try to come off as polite in a setting that is mostly written exchanges. We don't want to sound mean or demanding, so instead we apologize for everything LOL. You are right, though. It needs to stop. We need to come up with better ways to communicate friendly intentions without defaulting to apology. :D

Karen

You are simply a beautiful person. 🤗

Lisa G

Thank you. I love getting your and other creators messages, in the Covid heavy restrictions I have where I live, you guys keep me in touch with people.

Ree Barkla

Thank you for being so wonderfully nice and open. It is true what you say although I'd like to share a couple more things... 1) Many creators in our community DO get angry when you msg them with most requests, suggestions, or any constructive criticism and I get it. They are very busy, they are popular and prob get tons of msgs, and they are sensitive of criticism for their hard work. So, for me, it's almost feeling apologetic contacting them with any questions or suggestions. 2) I'm Canadian. It's just something we do! hahaha Thank you for your kindness and all your awesome work. Am such a fan of everything you make. ❤

Willyssa Catcheway

Jdksjfkkenfmejfjd RAVA I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!! Yes we should all stop doing this and if we have to say something, say thank you instead. I read it on tumblr somewhere about replacing sorry with thank you, for example: instead of “I’m sorry I’m late” “thank you for your patience” (idk about this example I’d probably still apologize but skjdhrhdhkebd) or like “sorry to bother you” “thank you for taking the time/thank you for listening”. Yeah! Idk if this is written well cause I’m on mobile and can only see like 9 words at a time lmao but. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

honestly, this is something I need to be reminded of from time to time. Especially as a woman in STEM, I get so used to having to ask for space in discussions. Thank you for being so encouraging!

Álainn Digresses

You are such a lovely person Rava, have a wonderful weekend, too ❤

barbazooka

Rava you're absolutely amazing! I've never been able to make it to one of your live streams but I have every piece of cc you make in my game. I can NOT play without it! Thank you for being a boss and for reminding us not to apologize. Get it girl ♀️

KikiiBees

You are ravishing! Thank you for allowing us access to you without apology. We women should be bold and brave, presenting ourselves with humility and grace. You are the epitome of that behavior! I also hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🤗

True AI

So thankful for this community and members of it like you! Xoxo

Daniel Charles

Have a wonderful weekend, rava! ❤️

Rudy Huxtable


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