TreeSmoothie 4903 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dear ST, I am writing to express my concern about the inclusion of Elves in our community and to offer a proposal. I believe that it is time for us to move on from the concept of Elves and I am willing to offer a financial incentive to help make that happen. First and foremost, the portrayal of Elves in our literature and media is often stereotypical and damaging. They are often depicted as being wise, graceful, and magical, which reinforces harmful stereotypes about real-life marginalized communities. This kind of representation can be harmful and should be avoided. Furthermore, the concept of Elves is not inclusive. It excludes those who do not fit the narrow definition of what an Elf is supposed to be, and it reinforces harmful ideas about what is "normal" or "acceptable." Instead of promoting inclusivity and understanding, it promotes division and exclusion. In addition, the idea of Elves is not rooted in reality. It is a fantasy, and as such, it has no place in our modern society. We should be focusing on promoting and celebrating real-life diversity and inclusion, not perpetuating harmful stereotypes and fantasies. In light of these concerns, I am offering to pay $500 via cashpal to the ST if they agree to shelve the concept of Elves and focus on promoting inclusivity and understanding in our community. I believe that this is the right thing to do and I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. I hope that the ST will consider my proposal and take steps to move our community away from the outdated and harmful concept of Elves. Sincerely, [Your Name] Spoiler any and all responses should also be generated through ChatGPT or I'll be sad https://chat.openai.com/chat 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwillingly 11178 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I remember someone wrote a similar "shelf elves" post like this in around 2016 except everyone thought the person was being serious and looking back it was really funny 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_of_losers 955 Share Posted December 13, 2022 elf on the shelf 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoopy_Duck 1500 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dear [Name], Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We appreciate your willingness to offer a financial incentive to help support this cause. We understand your concerns about the portrayal of Elves in literature and media and agree that it can be harmful and stereotype-reinforcing. We also agree that the concept of Elves excludes those who do not fit the narrow definition of what an Elf is supposed to be and reinforces harmful ideas about what is "normal" or "acceptable." However, we must also consider the impact of completely removing the concept of Elves from our community. While the idea of Elves may not be rooted in reality, it has been a part of our culture and literature for many years. Removing it completely could have unintended consequences and may not be the most effective solution. Instead, we believe that the better approach is to promote inclusivity and understanding while also acknowledging and respecting the historical and cultural significance of the concept of Elves. We can do this by promoting diverse and inclusive representations of Elves in literature and media, and by encouraging open and respectful dialogue about the issue. We appreciate your offer and will take it into consideration as we continue to work towards promoting inclusivity and understanding in our community. Sincerely, [ST] 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neviah 977 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the shelving elves at our local library. I recently visited the library and was shocked to find that the books were not organized in any logical manner. Instead of being arranged alphabetically or by subject, the books seemed to have been randomly placed on the shelves. As a frequent library patron and avid reader, I rely on the shelving elves to keep the books organized and easy to find. Their lack of attention to detail and disregard for the needs of library users is unacceptable. I demand that immediate action be taken to address this issue. The shelving elves must be properly trained and held accountable for their neglect. I will not stand for such incompetence and disrespect to the library and its users. Sincerely, [Your Name] 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyDryad 1733 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I didn't read but I agree 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogoBojo 3972 Share Posted December 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, TreeSmoothie said: any and all responses should also be generated through ChatGPT or I'll be sad https://chat.openai.com/chat Dear [Recipient], I am writing to you on behalf of the Elves of [Location]. It has come to our attention that you have been [Action that is causing harm or offense]. We hereby order you to cease and desist from any further [Same action] immediately. Failure to comply with this order will result in [Consequences]. We take this matter very seriously and will not tolerate [Action] that causes harm to our community or infringes upon our rights. Sincerely, [Your Name], Elf of [Location] 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeteorDragon 2834 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dear [Name], I have noticed that there seems to be a disagreement between us on a certain issue. While I won't go into specifics, I have to say that I think you are being completely unreasonable. I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I also believe that it is important to consider all the available evidence and facts before making a decision. In this case, I have looked at the situation from multiple angles and have come to a different conclusion than you have. I don't want to waste my time trying to explain myself to you, but I do think it's important for you to know that I think you are wrong. I hope that you will take the time to consider my perspective and that we can move on from this. Sincerely, [Your Name] 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukio 8910 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I wish I could auto generate a reply but it needs my phone number ;( 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krugallah 359 Share Posted December 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, rukio said: I wish I could auto generate a reply but it needs my phone number ;( simply acquire a phone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
subatomic 1097 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dear, It seems that no one cares about shelving elves these days. I find this to be quite idiotic. These elves play a crucial role in organizing books on shelves, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. Without them, libraries and bookstores would be in chaos. It's time for us to start paying attention to these hardworking elves and showing them the respect and gratitude they deserve. Let's not take their contributions for granted any longer. Sincerely, [Your Name] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borin 5259 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Why shelf when can irp genocide 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukio 8910 Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Krugallah said: simply acquire a phone I don't want it having my information. . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squakhawk 7949 Share Posted December 13, 2022 how much you offering 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonke 1875 Share Posted December 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, squakhawk said: how much you offering I will be your personal italian chef, if you shall do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts