When Not Belonging to a Flock

The aeroly community (including those who strive to become ones) is a minute one that appears to be growing (and shrinking) with each year. Therefore there exist many flocks, online and off, as well as many loners who cannot fit in with any of these flocks. Some of these individuals may have their own reasons for not being capable of finding or belonging to a flock, but as for the others (myself included), we just do not conform.
That's okay because we see the world differently and pioneer our own paths. However, this really causes difficulty for finding aeroly friends to rely on.

I've found that quite a few (not all of course) flock leaders whom I've encountered are cold and unwelcoming towards the ones that refuse to belong to any flock, group, or whatnot.  This frustrates me to my wits-end because these leaders can't seem to comprehend that this does not mean that this person means them harm. I understand that these leaders only want to protect their flocks, but they tend to make everything about them and their flock. This hostility towards aerolies who refuse to pledge loyalty to a flock they hardly know is ridiculous. Commitment is my greatest fear, but lack thereof does not make me unfaithful. Sounds terribly contradictive, I know. Just bear with me. So for example: I love my family (immediate and relatives) and would fight for them. But this does not mean I will pledge to ignore their faults and become a mindless follower to them. Same with flocks; flocks were meant to be families filled with strong bonds, not a military.

Non-conformists do not follow norms just because it's what everyone else likes or does. Even if a non-conformist does like an activity or way of life that happens to be popular, they do so because they want to. This is why it can be very troublesome when seeking out a flock. Flocks and their leaders expect discipline and for you to follow every order no matter how ignorant.

If you are a non-conformist but face the social pressures of aerolies online, just don't give in. If the requirements of a flock don't suit you, don't join. If you are more a leader type then try creating your own flock. If you are neither leader nor follower try to team up with like-minded people (team up, don't try creating a flock ruled by a leader, create a democracy).

On the Subject of AWTOK

OMG AWTOK IS LIKE TOTES REAL!!11!
No, It's most likely not. I'm sure many of the viewers here are tweens or young teens who are obsessed with young adult supernatural novels and spend a lot of time online. If you are as I described it's not a bad thing. However you should probably be less naive and try to make decisions for yourself.

AWTOK is not real, neither are supernatural hunters. These are all just internet trolls. Groups of supernatural humans are not real. If you are Fae or the incarnation of a supernatural being, it really isn't weird or that mysterious or dangerous at all. In fact, this is normal (if you believe that kind of stuff). Many people have had past lives and possess the souls of what many would refer to as "supernatural". Many people just don't realize who they really are, and that's okay. Because what you are right now is human. You are on this Earth, in this realm, and in your human body for a reason. You don't need to stress over a "calling" or "destiny", you have your entire human existence to figure it all out. Chill, please.

AWTOK and supernatural hunters are not real, but paranoid humans who have no problem killing other people they don't understand are very real. Whether the person is really a witch, a faery, or whatever people claim them to be, they are brutally tortured and killed. Have you heard of the Salem witch trials? Probably. These were innocent women being killed because they were different, most likely rebellious, free souls. People don't like others who don't conform, therefore those who don't conform must be demon witches right? Wrong.
But Kaz, people are more civilized and intelligent now, right? Wrong again. Events such as the witch trials still exist around the world. Innocent people of any race, gender, and age are tortured and often murdered because nimrod people believe unconfirmed fantasies. I don't care what you believe in, heck I believe humans can grow wings (get a load of this lunatic chick); but you should never, NEVER harm yourself or others based upon your unconfirmed, illogical beliefs.


Sorry about the really serious and rant-ridden post haha. I just really get ticked off towards people who can't get it through their heads that the world does not revolve around them and they are more than likely to not be in any kind of danger. It also bothers me when these children are playing games when there truly exist innocent people around the world facing being bullied or even murdered because of fairy tales. Remember, groups of legitimately empowered "supernatural" beings and groups of hunters against them are not real. But the supernatural being within you is. Find yourself, not what others say you are.

(If there are any legitimate "supernatural" beings or the hunters against them, I am open to any proof you can give me and we can debate this all night if you so please)