u/AVeryBrownGirlNerd

I am noticing discourse posts that are going into a border in shipping and character bashing as well as ranting.

As much as I understand we all need a safe space, but please focus on Zutara 100%. Even if it is not intentional, do not bash any ship, canon or fanon.

Discourse and Rant Wednesday Post every Wednesday. Outside of it, I shall ask or remove it myself.

If your post is removed, it is because it is cutting close or blatant. I shall also remove ones OUTSIDE OF Wednesday.

Ask beta readers to read, even a mod. I'll do my best to be the one (although I have been busy lately).

ETA: I do apologize if I confuse or hurt anyone here. It is never my intention. Saying this, please be sure to make sure future posts are 100% Zutara focused. If a discourse or rant is needed, do reach out to trusted parties, including mods, to make sure it is ready.

Thank you.

A review: https://www.reddit.com/r/ZutaraNation/comments/1svdv3x/discourse_posts/

Firstly, wow, this is fantastic. Welcome everyone! Whenever you are OG or newly interested, welcome to the group. If you do not personally ship Zutara, but want to support, that is perfectly fine. All are welcome. Don't forget to look at the rules. Golden Rule 101: Be Civil and Respectful.

Also, since we are growing, if anyone is interested in being a Mod, let us know. Thank you for being YOU.

Firstly, hello everyone. Thank you for being such an incredible group.

Second, I noticed posts that are on the border of character and shipping wars or on the point.

Look I get it. There's a reason why we love a ship or character. However, please a STRONG reminder to critique. Do not bash. You can be critical. Bring up evidence from canon. Even add solutions. But, let's try to not to bash.

ETA: Discourse posts are on Wednesdays. I get we are different parts of the planet. For example, I live in NYC.

When in doubt, ask beta readers for help. I'll do my best to be one.

The Golden Rule #1 states: Be Civil and Respectful.

If anything, let's focus 100000000% on why we love Zutara. This is why we are here, right?

Thank you for listening and for those who are so considerate. You're the best!

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Disclaimer/SPOILER: I took a snapshot from the leaked full movie, which I have not, and may, never watch. This is just my two cents and my opinions. Also, I placed this in theories because this is more of a reflection piece.

As an avid lover of romance, from reading folkloric narratives to K-dramas, I am pretty confident with my abilities to discern ROMANCE. (Of course, some of them are not my cup of tea or not as good, but a story for another time.)

One of the biggest aspects for most romance narratives, of varying tropes, is YEARNING.

It plays a pivotal role in these stories. It showcases the longing for another that can transcend time and distance. It is about affection and loyalty that can last YEARS. I feel this post from ProWritingAid says it best: https://prowritingaid.com/emotions/yearning#head0

To me, the gaze that Zuko is giving to Katara (SPOILER: >!although, I am not sure what happened here, but this may be the scene where Katara RAISED THEM ALL FROM THE DEAD or most of them.) !<seems like yearning to me, also gratitude and deep affection.

Also, it's a classic sign where she is not looking back. To me, I like the idea that she's trying REALLY HARD to not look at me. After all, if I was in a secure relationship, I would not have trouble looking into the eyes of a friend, right?

Regardless, so many head-canons are being made here. Better yet, I love them even more because they clearly respect each other.

Let me know what you think below.

Hi everyone! I hope all is well. I've been super busy, but I try to pop in and out. (Besides work, my nephew visiting me for a month!)

Firstly, for now on, Wednesdays will be for our DISCUSSION posts. Please be constructive. NO BASHING of ships or characters. It does not have to be an intellectual paper, but let's be civil. DO NOT FLOOD the page with them.

Fanart: Please CREDIT and make sure the art can be repost/uploaded/etc (if this isn't yours). We also want to ADMIRE the fanart. Please post max twice a day or it's going to be flooded.

Fanfiction: A database will be in a words for people to add their recommendations. Google Drive can be great, but not everyone has access. Any recommendations? I shall create a thread that would be pinned for those seeking. It's totally understandable as we want to find or recommend recommendations, but this is too flooding the group.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly or one of the mods. Give us time to respond.

Many thanks!