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i lowkey hate how when i tell most ppl that im aroace they’re like “oh why” because im just??? like that????

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when i first heard about the male loneliness epidemic i was like oh yeah close camaraderie and bonding between men is often discouraged in favor of competition or, if not discouraged, at least filtered through a lens of individualism that precludes deep connections. and then i learned what people meant by it (men arent getting laid) to which i say skill issue

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How to use Em Dash (—) and Semi Colon ( ; )

Since the ai accusations are still being thrown around, here's how i personally like to use these GASP ai telltales. 🦄✨

Em Dashes (—)

To emphasize a shift / action / thought.

They're accusing us—actually accusing us—of using AI.

To add drama.

They dismissed our skills as AI—didn't even think twice, the dimwits—and believed they were onto something.

To insert a sudden thought. Surely they wouldn't do that to us—would they?

To interrupt someone's speech. "Hey, please don't say that. I honed my craft through years of blood and tears—" "Shut up, prompter."

To interrupt someone's thoughts / insert a sudden event.

We're going to get those kudos. We're going to get those reblogs—

A chronically online Steve commented, “it sounds like ai, idk.”

Semi Colons ( ; )

To join two closely related independent sentences / connect ideas.

Not only ChatGPT is capable of correct punctuation; who do you think it learned from in the first place?

Ultimate pro tip: use them whenever the fuck you want. You don't owe anyone your creative process. 🌈

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"What are you reading right now?" My own wip because apparently I forgot my own writing style

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"IT WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE A ONESHOT!!!" i scream, desperately clawing at the floor, as the fic drags me back into The Depths to continue writing against my will for the rest of eternity

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"Oh no, they're too WEIRD to be part of the queer commu-" BITCH WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK "QUEER" MEANS?!?!

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Fuck off🖕

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Non-writers don't understand how much of writing is just googling things like "when was the croissant invented" for worldbuilding reasons and staring off into the distance.

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Drafting poems (as usual), so I have returned to Tumblr to offer a sample as a sacrifice 🙏

"Is it worth it to you,

Dwelling on the things that

Wake me up in the night?

If you were by my side,

Would you lull me back to sleep?

Would you understand the depth

In words that could never convey

How I really feel?

Can you read between the lines,

When words cannot suffice?"

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hell yeah bulkjack mention

Ratchet’s not homophobic just a hater

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the aroace experience to be big on fictional romance and not minding sexual content at times but feeling uncomfortable with irl romance and being sex repulsed if it includes yourself with other people.

Or is it just me?

ETA 10.07.25 This post gained so much interaction, THANK YOU. It feels good to know that I'm not alone in this!

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🔧✨ WELCOME TO OPTIRATCH MONTHLY ✨🔧

A year-round celebration of the finest war-forged duo in the multiverse: Optimus Prime × Ratchet.

Looking for a way to scream about these two on a regular basis? Longing to pour your feelings into art, fic, memes, or headcanons? Just want to bask in the grumpy medic/stoic leader dynamic with fellow shippers?

You’re in the right place.

🗓️ HOW IT WORKS:

Every month, we’ll share four prompts — one for each week — to help spark creativity and keep the Optiratch love flowing strong.

You can respond to one prompt or all four, in any order, and using any medium you like:

✍️ Fic

🎨 Art

📓 Headcanons

🎶 Playlists

💬 Meta

🖼️ Edits

😂 Memes

Or any combination of glorious content you come up with!

🤝 WHY OPTIRATCH MONTHLY?

Because one month wasn’t enough and mechs just wanna have fun!

Optiratch Monthly is here to build community, encourage creative fun, and keep the spark alive all year round. Whether you’re a long-time shipper or just getting started, this space is for you — casual or obsessed, lurker or loud, all are welcome.

Let’s come together to celebrate loyalty, sarcasm, unspoken feelings, and the kind of relationship forged in war and soldered with trust.

🔖 DON’T FORGET:

Tag your posts with #OptiratchMonthYear (e.g. #OptiratchAugust2025)

Tag this blog in the body of your post so we see it!

If posting on AO3, please share the link on Tumblr and add it to the Optiratch Monthly AO3 collection (link coming soon!)

Ready to join the fun?

Grab your tools. Power up. The medbay is open and the gays are waiting.

Let the monthly mayhem begin. 💥🚛🔧

Click for Detailed FAQ and Prompts!

Dividers by @uzmacchiato <3

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🔧 OPTIRATCH MONTHLY: FAQ 🔧

❓ What is Optiratch Monthly?

Optiratch Monthly is a month-long celebration of our favorite power couple: Optimus Prime × Ratchet. Whether you ship them romantically, platonically, or somewhere delightfully in-between, this is your space to create, share, and scream about them with fellow fans.

🗓️ How does it work?

In the last week of every month, we’ll drop new prompts for the next month ( it might be announced earlier if admin's uni leaves them alone ) — that’s four prompts for each week in total across the month. You can respond to any or all of them, in any order, at any time!

Prompts will be flexible and open to interpretation. Write angst, fluff, war-torn intimacy, domestic nonsense, hurt/comfort, or just Ratchet yelling at Optimus while patching him up (again). 

You can also submit prompts via asks! 

✍️ What kind of content can I create?

All kinds! Here's what's welcome:

Fanfiction ( no word count )

Fanart

Playlists

Moodboards 

Meta/analyses

Headcanons

Shitposts and memes

AMVs or edits

Anything else that celebrates our beloved war husbands

SFW and NSFW content are both welcome — just tag appropriately, so everyone stays comfortable and happy.

📚 How Do I Participate? 

Create your content and share it on Tumblr! If you’re posting on AO3, be sure to drop the link in your Tumblr post as well. Don’t forget to add your work to the Optiratch Monthly AO3 collection so we can all cry about them in one place later.   — we’ll be sharing the link to that soon.

When posting, tag this blog in the body of your post and use the hashtag #OptiratchMonthYear (for example: #OptiratchAugust2025) in your tags so we don’t miss it!

An Official Masterlist will also be posted on our account at the end of every month. 

If we haven’t reblogged your post within 24 hours, don’t hesitate to send us a message with the link! Tumblr’s tagging system can be a bit temperamental, and we’d never ignore anyone’s work on purpose.

⏰ Do I have to post on specific days?

Nope! The prompts will drop weekly, but you can post any time during or even after August. This is meant to be fun, not homework. Be gentle with yourselves — even Ratchet would tell you to take a break (probably).

👀 Can I post something outside the prompts?

Absolutely. Optiratch Monthly is a celebration, not a cage. If you want to post bonus content, alternate prompt takes, or wild AU ideas, go for it! Just use the event tags, mention us let your imagination roll out.

🛑 Are there rules or restrictions?

Just a few basics:

Be respectful of others’ content and boundaries.

Tag everything clearly, especially content with mature or triggering themes.

No ship hate, character bashing, or fandom drama.

This event supports creators, and the time and work they put into their craft. As such, we will not be accepting or featuring any AI submissions.

This is a space for Optiratch positivity (and the occasional meltdown).

🤝 Can I collaborate with someone?

YES! Collabs are encouraged! Writer-artist duos, co-writers, beta-reader teams — we love to see it.

🧵 Will there be a Discord?

Discord Server: Invite here!

👀 Who is in charge of Optiratch Monthly?

Both this blog and event are being run by @sonics-atelier.

💌 I have another question!

Feel free to message the mods or drop a question in the server! We are happy to help — and may or may not be currently weeping over a medic/commander reunion. 

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saying “i want him” about the character but not in a romantic or sexual way . i just Require him i need to Obtain him