#giftgiving — Public Fediverse posts
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CW: If you're looking for a polyam romance, I've narrated a good one.
There's a lot of talk of polyam romance stories on my TL right now, so I want to point out I've narrated a *fantastic* polyamorous comedy romance:
The Trouble with Angels, by Maggie Adams.
This was my debut romance audiobook narrating as Eden Cavell.
It's about a woman divorcing an awful husband who's trying to start a new life from scratch. On the worst day of her life, she is taken in by two hot Daddy Doms who are best friends and run a sex club together. And she promptly falls in love with them both!
It's hands down one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure to narrate. It has a big heart. It's genuinely funny. It has a plot! The romantic tension between the leads is fabulous. And the sex scenes absolutely sizzle.
If you're looking for a polyamory-themed gift for someone special in your life, this is a wonderful book!
It's also a book that listeners constantly tell me that they love even though they don't think of themselves as romance fans.
If you've ever wanted to check out one of my audiobooks and didn't know where to start, The Trouble with Angels is a great choice!
It's available as an ebook and paperback, too, if that's more your thing than audiobooks.
#Polyamory #PolyamRomance #Bookstodon #Books #Audiobook #Audiobooks #Audiofiction #Audiodrama #Romance #BDSM #BDSMRomance #SecondChanceRomance #GiftGiving #Gifts #HolidayGifts
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CW: If you're looking for a polyam romance, I've narrated a good one.
There's a lot of talk of polyam romance stories on my TL right now, so I want to point out I've narrated a *fantastic* polyamorous comedy romance:
The Trouble with Angels, by Maggie Adams.
This was my debut romance audiobook narrating as Eden Cavell.
It's about a woman divorcing an awful husband who's trying to start a new life from scratch. On the worst day of her life, she is taken in by two hot Daddy Doms who are best friends and run a sex club together. And she promptly falls in love with them both!
It's hands down one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure to narrate. It has a big heart. It's genuinely funny. It has a plot! The romantic tension between the leads is fabulous. And the sex scenes absolutely sizzle.
If you're looking for a polyamory-themed gift for someone special in your life, this is a wonderful book!
It's also a book that listeners constantly tell me that they love even though they don't think of themselves as romance fans.
If you've ever wanted to check out one of my audiobooks and didn't know where to start, The Trouble with Angels is a great choice!
It's available as an ebook and paperback, too, if that's more your thing than audiobooks.
#Polyamory #PolyamRomance #Bookstodon #Books #Audiobook #Audiobooks #Audiofiction #Audiodrama #Romance #BDSM #BDSMRomance #SecondChanceRomance #GiftGiving #Gifts #HolidayGifts
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CW: If you're looking for a polyam romance, I've narrated a good one.
There's a lot of talk of polyam romance stories on my TL right now, so I want to point out I've narrated a *fantastic* polyamorous comedy romance:
The Trouble with Angels, by Maggie Adams.
This was my debut romance audiobook narrating as Eden Cavell.
It's about a woman divorcing an awful husband who's trying to start a new life from scratch. On the worst day of her life, she is taken in by two hot Daddy Doms who are best friends and run a sex club together. And she promptly falls in love with them both!
It's hands down one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure to narrate. It has a big heart. It's genuinely funny. It has a plot! The romantic tension between the leads is fabulous. And the sex scenes absolutely sizzle.
If you're looking for a polyamory-themed gift for someone special in your life, this is a wonderful book!
It's also a book that listeners constantly tell me that they love even though they don't think of themselves as romance fans.
If you've ever wanted to check out one of my audiobooks and didn't know where to start, The Trouble with Angels is a great choice!
It's available as an ebook and paperback, too, if that's more your thing than audiobooks.
#Polyamory #PolyamRomance #Bookstodon #Books #Audiobook #Audiobooks #Audiofiction #Audiodrama #Romance #BDSM #BDSMRomance #SecondChanceRomance #GiftGiving #Gifts #HolidayGifts
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CW: If you're looking for a polyam romance, I've narrated a good one.
There's a lot of talk of polyam romance stories on my TL right now, so I want to point out I've narrated a *fantastic* polyamorous comedy romance:
The Trouble with Angels, by Maggie Adams.
This was my debut romance audiobook narrating as Eden Cavell.
It's about a woman divorcing an awful husband who's trying to start a new life from scratch. On the worst day of her life, she is taken in by two hot Daddy Doms who are best friends and run a sex club together. And she promptly falls in love with them both!
It's hands down one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure to narrate. It has a big heart. It's genuinely funny. It has a plot! The romantic tension between the leads is fabulous. And the sex scenes absolutely sizzle.
If you're looking for a polyamory-themed gift for someone special in your life, this is a wonderful book!
It's also a book that listeners constantly tell me that they love even though they don't think of themselves as romance fans.
If you've ever wanted to check out one of my audiobooks and didn't know where to start, The Trouble with Angels is a great choice!
It's available as an ebook and paperback, too, if that's more your thing than audiobooks.
#Polyamory #PolyamRomance #Bookstodon #Books #Audiobook #Audiobooks #Audiofiction #Audiodrama #Romance #BDSM #BDSMRomance #SecondChanceRomance #GiftGiving #Gifts #HolidayGifts
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CW: If you're looking for a polyam romance, I've narrated a good one.
There's a lot of talk of polyam romance stories on my TL right now, so I want to point out I've narrated a *fantastic* polyamorous comedy romance:
The Trouble with Angels, by Maggie Adams.
This was my debut romance audiobook narrating as Eden Cavell.
It's about a woman divorcing an awful husband who's trying to start a new life from scratch. On the worst day of her life, she is taken in by two hot Daddy Doms who are best friends and run a sex club together. And she promptly falls in love with them both!
It's hands down one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure to narrate. It has a big heart. It's genuinely funny. It has a plot! The romantic tension between the leads is fabulous. And the sex scenes absolutely sizzle.
If you're looking for a polyamory-themed gift for someone special in your life, this is a wonderful book!
It's also a book that listeners constantly tell me that they love even though they don't think of themselves as romance fans.
If you've ever wanted to check out one of my audiobooks and didn't know where to start, The Trouble with Angels is a great choice!
It's available as an ebook and paperback, too, if that's more your thing than audiobooks.
#Polyamory #PolyamRomance #Bookstodon #Books #Audiobook #Audiobooks #Audiofiction #Audiodrama #Romance #BDSM #BDSMRomance #SecondChanceRomance #GiftGiving #Gifts #HolidayGifts
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We really should start asking the critical question. Not if AI can do something, but why we shouldn't let AI do something. Gift giving is about thinking of the other person, not about simply buying random stuff. Thus, outsourcing it to AI means failing.
#giftgiving #AI
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Socially mandated love
“Hi!”
“AAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaa… You scared me. I did not see you there, crouching behind the couch.”
“Oh, sorry! I just wanted to surprise you on this day of celebration.”
“You’ve surprised me, so mission accomplished!”
“But that’s not all. My coworkers managed to shame me into performing socially mandated gestures to demonstrate my love for you.”
“Okay.”
“Like giving you this set of dead plants.”
“Oh, flowers. You took upon yourself to go to the florist. How thoughtful!”
“Yes. Though, I think florist is a bad name. They should be called flower undertakers.”
“The socially mandated response is to thank you. So thank you!”
“You’re welcome. Here is a card for you. Open it.”
“Give me a second.”
“None of the cards at the store conveyed the exact message I had in mind. So I edited the message.”
“I see that. How thoughtful! Crossing out the word ‘forever’ is quite sensible.”
“Yes. At best, once I’m dead, I won’t be able to love you. Why make promises I cannot possibly keep?”
“I also like how you scribbled in the words ‘froggy-style’.”
“What? Froggy-style? Er… no… it is ‘doggy-style’.”
“Oh… right. Your handwriting is terrible.”
“Yes. It is. I also have this gift for you.”
“Wow! That’s a big box.”
“Open it.”
“Give me a week! Haha!”
[Five minutes later.]
“Did you find it?”
“I think I did. It is a wad of $20 bills, like I’m a pole dancer or some such.”
“This way you can get whatever you want. However, my coworkers chided me, saying money is not a thoughtful gift.”
“This is surely more thoughtful than the coffee machine my parents gave me.”
“Oh… yeah…. with your difficulty processing caffeine.”
“It gives me hives. Not only that, but they keep forgetting that they gave me a coffee machine already, and they give me that gift every year.”
“At least money never becomes useless, even if you get it repeatedly.”
“I’m sorry, but I have nothing for you. I do love you too, but I am aromantic.”
“Oh, the enjoyment of your presence is quite enough gift for me. Come to think of it… I think I might be aromantic too. The whole thing felt rather unnatural to me.”
#TheDailyIsotope #AutisticWriters #ActuallyAutistic #aromantic #GiftGiving #society
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https://www.landingstream.com
Make gift-giving extra magical 🎄🎁
#ChristmasSeason #ChristmasGifts #GiftWrapping #DrawstringGiftBags #ChristmasBags #HolidayGifting #FestivePackaging #ChristmasJoy #XmasGifts #HolidayDecor #GiftIdeas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasMagic #ReusableGiftBags #EcoFriendlyGifts #HolidayCheer #FestiveSeason #ChristmasReady #NoelVibes #SeasonalStyle #GiftGiving #ChristmasSurprises #HolidayPrep #FestiveDetails #ChristmasInspo #WrappedWithLove #JoyfulMoments #ChristmasEssentials -
Big shop update! Multiple new zines! Check out all my latest zine work at www.ovaettr.gay/shop
Come see us at the HOLIDAY MARKET at the Denton Maker Center (728 N. Elm St. Denton TX) on THIS Sunday 11/23 2PM - 5PM RAIN OR SHINE! We'll be dry under a tent, come snag some wonderful gifts for your family and friends by local artisans!
#art #DentonTX #zines #zinester #MakingZines #HolidayMarket #Dentoning #GiftGiving #analog #DIY #AlternativeGifts
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Big shop update! Multiple new zines! Check out all my latest zine work at www.ovaettr.gay/shop
Come see us at the HOLIDAY MARKET at the Denton Maker Center (728 N. Elm St. Denton TX) on THIS Sunday 11/23 2PM - 5PM RAIN OR SHINE! We'll be dry under a tent, come snag some wonderful gifts for your family and friends by local artisans!
#art #DentonTX #zines #zinester #MakingZines #HolidayMarket #Dentoning #GiftGiving #analog #DIY #AlternativeGifts
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what types of presents do u like to buy pretty girls? i need to update my throne 🥰🖤
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Creative Strategies for Promoting Your Book Around Non-Traditional Holidays
#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #Giftgiving
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Gift Giving: A Minefield
I’m both a bad giver and a bad receiver of gifts, according to society, at any rate.
Photo from PxHereGift giving is a minefield for most autistic folks. It definitely is one for me. Since Valentine’s Day is upon us, here’s a reflection on why most options are terrible. In no specific order,
- Money? I was taught that giving money is rather gauche. I have to agree. You can discharge yourself of a gift obligation by giving money to anyone. It does not show much thought about the recipient of the gift. I’d rather not give money.
- Greeting cards? A lot of them talk about forever love, and I have trouble with the word forever. This was true even when I was with my ex-wife. I sometimes bought cards containing the word. I had to editorialize when I gave my card. However, I prefer to skip cards altogether.
As you probably guessed, the cards’ declarations of forever love to my ex-wife did not pan out. We’re now divorced. *Cough*
- Flowers? Yay, let’s kill plants for our pleasure!
- Fashion (like jewelry, clothing, accessories, etc.)? I need to know what size the gift recipient wears, for one thing. Moreover, my sense of style isn’t great. So, no.
- Gadgets? Oof! Welcome to landmine central. If you get me a gadget, chances are that you are going to miss. I am likely to know more than you about those gadgets that I’d like to own. Moreover, if you get me a gadget, I’m going to compare it to similar gadgets I already have, and to similar gadgets I might want to own. I’ll most likely find the gadget you got me to be lacking. This is a losing proposition for you.
Conversely, imagine people I’d give a gadget to doing the same thing as I described above. They’ll find the gadget I got them to be lacking in some way. Note that it does not matter if they actually do this or not. I become an anxious mess. Did I pick up the optimal gift? Most likely not. This is a losing proposition for me.
Of course, it is considered gauche to tell the person who wishes to give you a gift what exactly they should get. However, I’ve sometimes resorted to this stratagem.
- Food? This is the best option of the bunch. Food is ephemeral. If the gift is lacking, the recipient at least won’t be stuck with it for long.
A great part of the problem with gift giving are all the societal expectations that shape the practice. If you do not conform to those societal expectations, well, good luck not getting flack.
My boyfriend and I are keeping it simple this year. I got him some chocolate. We’re going to a restaurant. I know he has something for me, but he does not have it in hand yet. No biggie. I know society would look disapprovingly upon his tardiness, but society can take a hike.
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #autistic #AutisticWriters #GiftGiving #gifts #YourAutisticLife
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A very timely offering from young artists at a gallery in Toronto - The Museum of Bad Gifts.
Inappropriate for the recipient or, just inappropriate?
Who would give or want a wine bottle crafted from a hoof?
CBC Toronto has coverage and it’s worth following the link ⬆️⬆️⬆️
#Toronto #CBC #FoundArt #YoungArtists #BadGifts #Gifts
#Giving #GiftGiving #Christmas #Weird
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Conditional gift giving, is it for you?
“This is yours, but only if you make me your spouse!”
(Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash)A new craze is sweeping the nation, conditional gift giving. We caught up with conditional gift giving guru, Maxine Vance, to learn about this new phenomenon. She explains, “Conditional gift giving is the practice of giving a gift, but you give it only if some conditions are fulfilled.”
She continues, “The people receiving the gift are at first elated, but then when you specify your conditions, their reactions ranges from amused to downright enraged. It really depends on the condition you attach to it. Requiring a kiss might generate amusement, but requiring that the receiver purchases more than eight gallons of gasoline to get the gift might generate rage.”
Some people hold that conditional gifting is not gifting at all. We reached out to Vaxine Mance, a spokesperson for those critical of conditional giving. They told us, “A gift is not a gift if it is not given without strings attached. Conditional gifting attaches so many strings that what you have in the end is a spider web ready to trap the receiver of the gift.”
They added, “Especially annoying are those time limits that some people tack on. Not only do you have to decide to accept the conditions or not, but you have to do it within a specific span of time. You need to make a decision by such and such date, or you forfeit the gift, and possibly a friendship/”
Given the range of reactions that this practice elicits, we suggest that you think carefully prior to engaging in it. A better practice, in some cases, might be to falsely claim to have made a donation in the name of the receiver.
This story was inspired by an email from Exxon promising a “gift offer.” You guessed it. It came with strings attached. They wanted me to buy at least eight gallons of gasoline.
#AutisticWriters #conditions #gift #GiftGiving #satire #TheDailyIsotope
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Struggling with gift-giving? You are not alone!
Researchers actually study gift-giving and my summary of what they have come up with is that
👉 You are doing it wrong🎁 Gift-givers usually have the wrong idea of what makes a good gift for the receiver
🎁 Certain types of gifts can significantly disappoint receivers - and they will not tell you
🎁 There are known best gift-giving practices that you probably do not know😀 But it's possible to get it right! Beware, though, one tip requires you to get over the social norm of not asking what they want.
More at this podcast (with funny bad gift-giving scenes from TV shows). Go directly to 22nd minute for tips segment.
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-secret-to-gift-giving/
More in this book
Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Presents for the Holidays, by Joel Waldfogel, Princeton University Press, 2009. -
A T Beaune reads ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (1823)
attributed to Henry Livingston, Jr (1748–1828) and Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863)200th Anniversary 1823–2023
https://youtu.be/_vWdggpz3kA#christmas #noel #Yuletide #usa #netherlands #dutch #sinterklauss #SantaClaus #SaintNick #SaintNicholas #elf #generosity #giftgiving #supernatural #domestic #humour #holiday #poem #poetry #reading #family #children #parenthood #winter #tradition #traditional #HenryLivingston #ClementClarkeMoore #ATBeaune #audio #actor #VoiceActor #literature
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A T Beaune reads ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (1823)
attributed to Henry Livingston, Jr (1748–1828) and Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863)200th Anniversary 1823–2023
https://youtu.be/_vWdggpz3kA#christmas #noel #Yuletide #usa #netherlands #dutch #sinterklauss #SantaClaus #SaintNick #SaintNicholas #elf #generosity #giftgiving #supernatural #domestic #humour #holiday #poem #poetry #reading #family #children #parenthood #winter #tradition #traditional #HenryLivingston #ClementClarkeMoore #ATBeaune #audio #actor #VoiceActor #literature
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A T Beaune reads ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (1823)
attributed to Henry Livingston, Jr (1748–1828) and Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863)200th Anniversary 1823–2023
https://youtu.be/_vWdggpz3kA#christmas #noel #Yuletide #usa #netherlands #dutch #sinterklauss #SantaClaus #SaintNick #SaintNicholas #elf #generosity #giftgiving #supernatural #domestic #humour #holiday #poem #poetry #reading #family #children #parenthood #winter #tradition #traditional #HenryLivingston #ClementClarkeMoore #ATBeaune #audio #actor #VoiceActor #literature
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A T Beaune reads ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (1823)
attributed to Henry Livingston, Jr (1748–1828) and Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863)200th Anniversary 1823–2023
https://youtu.be/_vWdggpz3kA#christmas #noel #Yuletide #usa #netherlands #dutch #sinterklauss #SantaClaus #SaintNick #SaintNicholas #elf #generosity #giftgiving #supernatural #domestic #humour #holiday #poem #poetry #reading #family #children #parenthood #winter #tradition #traditional #HenryLivingston #ClementClarkeMoore #ATBeaune #audio #actor #VoiceActor #literature
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A T Beaune reads ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (1823)
attributed to Henry Livingston, Jr (1748–1828) and Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863)200th Anniversary 1823–2023
https://youtu.be/_vWdggpz3kA#christmas #noel #Yuletide #usa #netherlands #dutch #sinterklauss #SantaClaus #SaintNick #SaintNicholas #elf #generosity #giftgiving #supernatural #domestic #humour #holiday #poem #poetry #reading #family #children #parenthood #winter #tradition #traditional #HenryLivingston #ClementClarkeMoore #ATBeaune #audio #actor #VoiceActor #literature
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This just in! Handy Hand and Fancy Foot books are discounted for this TOGETHERNESS bundle! AND you get free shipping on them in the US! What a great gift idea 😍 Get it: https://ko-fi.com/s/4958920b19
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Sad and surprising truths about narcissistic gift-giving revealed in new psychology research https://www.psypost.org/sad-and-surprising-truths-about-narcissistic-gift-giving-revealed-in-new-psychology-research/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #narcissisticgiftgiving #psychologyresearch #selfpromotion #socialcloseness #giftgiving
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Does anyone remember Secret Santa on Google+ when it was around?
We need something like that here on Mastodon! The one on Google+ was run so perfectly and it was always so much fun to participate in.
There was an actual Secret Santa account on Google+ and they handled everything and made it so easy for anyone to participate.
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#IncludesProductPromotion #giftgiving #Holiday 3 Gift-Giving Tips to Shift From Holiday Fear to Holiday Cheer: If the words “gift shopping” make you twitchy, you’re not alone. Here are three ways we can reclaim the season of giving.
The post 3 Gift-Giving Tips to Shift From Holiday Fear to Holiday Cheer appeared first on Mindful. http://dlvr.it/TG4V7h
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So sweet!! What a cutie pie! 🥰🧸❤️👍🐾
Newly added to my gallery Available here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/yorkie-sticking-tongue-out-cute-simone-edward-artwork.html
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #animals #yorkies #yorkie #yorkielife #yorkiepuppy #art #artistonmastodon #love #cute #yorkieoftheday #yorkielover #yorkiemom #puppylover #poodle #doggo #doglover #giftguide #giftgiving #doglovers #doggy #dogday -
'While #fruit is not imbued with the same sense of spiritualism today, the value with which it is bestowed, as well as the sincere sense of gratitude it is used to convey, demonstrates how this act has evolved over the centuries.' https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/japanese-culture/why-is-japanese-fruit-so-expensive/ #foodhistory #Japan #giftgiving
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'While #fruit is not imbued with the same sense of spiritualism today, the value with which it is bestowed, as well as the sincere sense of gratitude it is used to convey, demonstrates how this act has evolved over the centuries.' https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/japanese-culture/why-is-japanese-fruit-so-expensive/ #foodhistory #Japan #giftgiving
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Shaking gifts, reveal clues
What is inside, what is shape?
Mystery unveiled -
Merry Christmas - Have a Wonderful Day ❤️
As always, here’s a quick gift of a lesson! 🎄🎁
#merrychristmas2023 #hebrew #giftgiving #joytotheworld #hebrewbyinbal
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When giving or receiving gifts, which do you prefer? Gift Wrap or Gift Bags?
#giftgiving #gifting #gifts #holidays #birthdays #anniversary #specialoccasion #justgiftit #fedigiftshop USA
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I figure this might be an issue other people with kids or young relatives they are buying games for might run into so I wanted to share a useful resource. If you want to look up the rating for a game, and the reasoning behind the rating, check out ESRB.org.
They give really detailed explanations for why many games got the ratings they received in a format that makes sense.
