#Content Creator Stuart

[bcdlistings]

Brandon Cooper Design

Brandon Cooper Design provides marketing and creative services in Stuart, Palm City and across the Treasure Coast — helping small businesses get found, trusted and chosen through strategic branding, website design, content creation, local SEO and video storytelling.

Service Area (In Florida): Stuart, Palm City, Martin County, Port St. Lucie, Hobe Sound 33455, Jensen Beach 34957, Port Salerno 34997, Sewall’s Point 34996

Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 9AM — 5PM EST Payment Methods: Credit Cards, DCH Direct Deposit Contact Name: Brandon Cooper

Contact Info: Brandon Cooper Design Address: Stuart, FL 34996, USA Phone: +1 (772) 210–4318 Mail: hello@brandoncooper.com Website: https://www.brandoncooper.com

Find Online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonCooperDesign

[lilysims4stories]

College Roommates Sim Dump

Happy Halloween! I have created an (actual) sim dump for you all!

Eliana is a student studying for a degree in Language & Literature at the University of Britechester. Amelia, on the other hand, is studying fashion at the same university. Dorming together, this pair is ready to take this school by storm!

Download Info

NOT BGC, requires Discover University to put them in college and for Amelia's aspiration.

All the Custom Content needed is included in the ZIP file.

If you have any issues at all, please let me know via twitter or tumblr!

Not available on the gallery this time because I am braving offline mode right now.

You have to manually enroll them in university yourself.

Eliana Stuart

Aspiration: Best Selling Author

Traits: Bookworm, Ambitious, Outgoing

Occupation: Student at University of Britechester studying Language & Literature

Amelia Franklin

Aspiration: Academic

Traits: Perfectionist, Music Lover, Creative

Occupation: Student at University of Britechester studying Fine Art (since you can't study fashion)

DOWNLOAD (FREE)

All credit for the Custom Content goes to the CC creators!

@kumikya @arethabee @aharris00britney @camuflajesims @cosimetic @crypticsim @gegesimmer @greenllamas @madlensims @magic-bot @northernsiberiawinds @oakiyo @thepeachyfaerie @rheallsim @seoulsoul-sims @imvikai @stretchskeleton @bbygyal123 @caio-cc @candysims4 @christopher067 @clumsyalienn @dallasgirl79 @daylifesims @joliebean @marvell-world @rustys-cc @serenity-cc @simandy @sims3melancholic @trillyke @twisted-cat & all the others that i cannot tag here

If you end up using them in your gameplay don’t be afraid to tag me on Tumblr (@lilysims4stories) or on Twitter (@lilysims_4)!

[aprilhushsims]

♡ Stuart ♡

🛑Sim created without cc clothes🛑

Stuart has 8 outfits (each wardrobe category). Personality traits established. ❣︎ Age: Young Adult ❣︎ Traits: Music Lover, Vegetarian, Proper ❣︎ Aspiration: Big Happy Family

Download x--HERE--x (sfs)

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📛I do not claim CC content of other creators as my own. All thanks to the wonderful people who make such beauty for the Sims 4.

📛A huge request not to re-upload and not to share tray files without my permission, and also not to indicate yourself as the author.

📛If my sim contains your CC content and you want me to remove it - let me know

[cozzyken]

Lucia Stuart

Heyyy! New sim available for download on my Patreon. I made this sim about a month ago and slick didn't want to share her, but she's to amazing not to showcase!

1 Everyday Outfit

Let me know if anything is missing or not working.

I do not claim the custom content.

Shout out the amazing content creators

I am using Gshade Preset Senshi 3.0. I love this preset in cas, suggest downloading it for your sims to look the same.

DO NOT CLAIM AS YOUR OWN!

Tag me if you use!

This sim is available for Early Access HERE! (PUBLIC 4-13-2025)

[harringtonstilinski]

requests; open (s.h. & e.m.) / new guidelines

so, i literally just got done with writing always the babysitter. it's bittersweet that my second series is done being written.

my requests are now open until about the beginning of november, where i'll start the proofreading, doing edits and posting of always the babysitter.

the characters that i write for are ;

steve harrington (henderson!reader)

eddie munson (newest addition) [henderson!reader]

stiles stilinski

dave hodgman

stuart twombly

thomas (tmr)

mitch rapp

richie boyle

joel dawson

sam taylor

stuff i won't write ;

unaliving one-self

kidnapping / trafficking

stranger things kids (el, max, lucas, mike, will, and dustin. they will be included in the story if the request is for steve.)

stuff i write if asked ;

a certain character (oc's [emma, and olivia{more background; pre atb}], sibling!reader, smut, fluff, angst, etc)

aged up characters (ex: college!steve & reader, dad!stiles)

au's (soulmate, modern, best friends to lovers, fake dating, break up;back together, secretly dating, enemies to lovers [will try my best for any other au's y'all request])

i do also write stilinski!twins, but those take more time to think about.

rules;

please stay within these newly found guidelines

if you don't see your request within 2-3 days, please let me know which one you sent and i'll do my best to get it out asap. if you don't see it within a week after that, it's because i've gotten busy with my hubbs, kiddos, and the kids i babysit mon-fri from 3pm-5:15pm, est.

reblog, reblog, reblog. i know you've seen this from every other content creator here on tumblr, but it really helps us out. this isn't tiktok where you like something and it shows up in the algorithm.

likes and comments are welcome! i love it when y'all like and comment on a fic i've written.

i am a mama to a 7 & 2 year old, as well as a wife of almost 10 years. please be patient with me. we're also in minor softball season as well.

please have fun!

REQUESTS ARE OPEN AS I AM POSTING ALWAYS THE BABYSITTER. if you still send one in, i will still write and post it for you within 2-3 days after a new chapter has been posted!!

edited to add: anything with an asterisk is just the working title, and is subject to change at any point during the writing process before or even after posting.

[firstprince-ao3feed]

Structures and Desires

Structures and Desires https://ift.tt/ktxQudN by CuriousCat25 (CuriousCat24) Being meticulous and methodical are parts of Henry's nature, or rather, necessities he relies on so he can keep whatever this is strictly separated from himself and his reality. A shower is always the first step. Henry goes under the cold water and allows the spray to penetrate his skin, melting it away. He turns the water pressure up, letting it peel away the scales that have formed on his person, like a hard exterior. He then rubs his skin, rubs it until it's raw, and when he's content, he turns the water off. ---- Fic where Henry is repressed and needs an escape. Words: 3944, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue (2023), Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Relationships: Alexander Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Hanover-Stuart Additional Tags: alternative universe, Henry is still a Royal, Alex is an ordinary citizen, Crossdressing, Crossdressing Kink, Feminization, Roleplay, Sexual Roleplay, Explicit Sexual Content, Anal Sex, Gentle Sex, Rough Sex, Breeding Kink, Light BDSM, Dom/sub Undertones, Slight Dub/Con, Henry if he didn't go to therapy, Repressed Henry, Henry is a father, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Henry is Married, Cheating, Extramarital Affairs, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Service Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Dom Alex Claremont-Diaz, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Sub Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Dacryphilia, Henry is Alex's Professor via AO3 works tagged 'Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor' https://ift.tt/HVft7P1 October 21, 2023 at 03:07PM

[bafflingmysteries1]

In September 2010, Stuart Isaac left his Maryland home with only a handwritten note and plans for a cross-country journey to Yellowstone National Park. He was never seen again. What drove a seemingly unprepared man to vanish into the wild—and why has his case baffled investigators for over a decade? 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. ▶️ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@BafflingMysteries?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶️https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UVbSZAwD0Rc ▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vFMRoHZiyg&t=11s 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@BafflingMysteries?sub_confirmation=1 ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: Please note that the information presented in this video is for entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as a professional opinion. Viewers are solely responsible for how they choose to interpret the content presented here, and the creator cannot be held liable for any actions taken based on the information shared. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Please do your own research. ✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel may contain dialog, music, and image that are property of Baffling Mysteries. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © @BafflingMysteries ▶️ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 HASHTAGS: #StuartIsaac #UnsolvedDisappearance #MissingPersons #YellowstoneMystery #VanishedWithoutATrace #RoadTripGoneWrong #NationalParkMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #UnexplainedDisappearances #coldcasesolved Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you when I post a new video. Much love and God bless. For any suggestions and comments or feedback please reach out to me: bafflingmysteries@att.net Website: bafflingmysteries.com ▶️ 𝐀𝐈 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: This video contains certain footage and images generated using AI technology. These AI generated visuals have been used where original or real footage of individuals or events was unavailable. We have ensured that all AI-created content accurately reflects the subject matter and maintains the highest level of respect for the individuals and events discussed. Any historical facts or information presented in this video have been carefully researched and verified from reliable sources. The use of AI is intended solely for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as a representation of actual persons or events unless otherwise stated. Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Reference: https://bit.ly/3l8GUbc 1) This video has no negative impact. 2) This video is also for entertainment purposes. 3) It is transformative in nature. Vanished in Yellowstone: The Mysterious Disappearance of Stuart Isaac published first on https://www.youtube.com/@bafflingmysteries/

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What my comments to NSAF’s reactions to Camp Camp would be:

LESBIAN REACTS - CAMP CAMP - 1x12 “ORDER OF THE SPARROW”

Season 1 Cast:

- David: MILES LUNA (series co-creator and co-writer)

- Max: MICHAEL JONES (main member of Achievement Hunter)

- Nikki: ELIZABETH MAXWELL

- Neil: YURI LOWENTHAL

- Gwen: LEE EDDY

- Space Kid: LINDSAY JONES (a supervising producer and frequent member of Achievement Hunter)

- Quartermaster: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Dolph: JAMES WILLEMS (main member of Funhaus)

- Harrison: YOTAM PEREL

- Nurf: BLAINE GIBSON (live-action content producer)

- Nerris: BARBARA DUNKELMAN (Rooster Teeth creative director and resident pun master)

- Ered: JEN BROWN

- Preston: GEORDEN WHITMAN (creator of Nomad of Nowhere)

- Cameron Campbell: TRAVIS WILLINGHAM

- Platypus: JORDAN CWIERZ (series co-creator and co-writer), ALENA LECORCHICK (audio engineer), & MILES LUNA

- Sasha / Erin / Tabii: SAMANTHA IRELAND (RT collaborator)

- Edward Pikeman: KIRK JOHNSON (series co-writer)

- Billy “Snake” Nikssilp: DANTE BASCO

- Jasper: GRIFFIN McELROY

- Bonquisha: CARLA NICKERSON

Additional Voices:

- Sheriff Sal: JOSH ORNELAS (Machinimator)

- Larry the Hamster: MAGGIE TOMINEY (2D animation producer)

- Squirrels: COLE GALLIAN (former RTX guardian)

- Annoucer: TYLER COE (host of Sportball)

- Teen Mom: MARIEL SALCEDO (associate producer / official sword lesbian)

- Friendly Pirate Kids: YSSA BADIOLA (RWBY Behind co-host), GIL CALCETA, & ANDREW LHOTSKY (2D animators)

- Cat: STEVIE WONDER NICKS

- Agent 1: PATRICK RODRIGUEZ (concept artist)

- Agent 2: JEREMY DOOLEY (main member of Achievement Hunter)

- Angry Camper: DERREK ZIEGLER

- Almanac: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Geezer 1: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Geezer 2 / Rob Boss: MILES LUNA

- Barkeep: STAN LEWIS (editor)

- Moe Lester: CONNOR PICKENS (lead editor)

- Customer Fred: KYLE TAYLOR

- Bouncer: SEAN BAIRD (animator)

LESBIAN REACTS - CAMP CAMP - 2x14 “A CAMP CAMP CHRISTMAS, OR WHATEVER”

Season 2 Cast:

- Max: MICHAEL JONES

- Nikki: ELIZABETH MAXWELL

- Neil: YURI LOWENTHAL

- David: MILES LUNA

- Gwen: LEE EDDY

- Neil “Space Kid” Armstrong Jr.: LINDSAY JONES

- Nurf Nurfington: BLAINE GIBSON

- Preston Goodplay: GEORDEN WHITMAN

- Ered Miller: JEN BROWN

- Nerris: BARBARA DUNKELMAN

- Quartermaster: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Harrison: YOTAM PEREL

- Dolph Houston: JAMES WILLEMS

- Cameron Campbell: TRAVIS WILLINGHAM

- Edward Pikeman: KIRK JOHNSON

- Jermy Fartz: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Jasper: GRIFFIN McELROY

- Sasha / Erin / Tabii: SAMANTHA IRELAND

- Billy “Snake” Nikssilp: DANTE BASCO

- Platypus: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Daniel: EVAN GREGORY

- Bonquisha: CARLA NICKERSON

- Penelope Priss: JESSICA VASAMI (RT producer)

- Dirty Kevin: ROCCO BOTTE

- Rafael Guzmán: EDDY RIVAS

- Candy: STEVIE NELSON

- Carl: MATT CHAPMAN

- Agents Miller: RYAN HAYWOOD (a former Achievement Hunter member)

Additional Voices:

- Jen: MAGGIE TOMINEY

- Squirrels: COLE GALLIAN

- Gregg: CHRIS KOKKINOS (supervising sound editor / head of audio post-production)

- Darla: REINA SCULLY

- Cute Waitress: VICTORIA HOLDEN (Crunchyroll creative producer)

- Jacob: GABE KUNDA

- Manager 1: BILLY B. BURSON III (visual post production supervisor for RT Direct)

- Manager 2: KIM NEWMAN (3D animator)

- Manager 3: ALENA LECORCHICK

- Manager 4: JORDAN BATTLE (2D animator)

- Manager 5: GRAY G. HADDOCK (former director of gen:LOCK)

- Manager 6: WILLIAM BALL (2D animator)

- TV Voice 1 / Mrs. Fartz: JORDAN CWIERZ

- TV Voice 2: YSSA BADIOLA

- Townsperson: ERIC BAUDOUR (content manager)

- Cartel Member: PATRICK RODRIGUEZ

- Bodyguard 1: CÉSAR ALTAGRACIA (environment artist)

- Bodyguard 2: LUIS “PACO” VAZQUEZ (3D animation producer)

- Mrs. Nurfington: ELYSE WILLEMS (wife of James Willems, fellow member of Funhaus)

- Nerris’ Dad: SHAWN CHATFIELD

- Harrison’s Mom / Gram-Gram: JEN BROWN

- Nerris’ Mom: BECCA FRASIER (RT website content manager)

- Lt. Stuart Houston: MATT HULLUM (Rooster Teeth co-founder)

- Harrison’s Dad: JON RISINGER (host of On the Spot)

- Buzz Aldrin: LAWRENCE SONNTAG (host of Inside Gaming)

- Mr. Fartz: MILES LUNA

- Cashier: CHRISTINE BRENT (crafter and designer)

- Snowman: JEREMY DOOLEY

LESBIAN REACTS - CAMP CAMP - 3x14 “CULTURE DAY”

Season 3 Cast:

- Max: MICHAEL JONES

- Nikki: ELIZABETH MAXWELL

- Neil: YURI LOWENTHAL

- David: MILES LUNA

- Gwen: LEE EDDY

- Neil “Space Kid” Armstrong Jr.: LINDSAY JONES

- Quartermaster: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Nurf Nurfington: BLAINE GIBSON

- Ered Miller: JEN BROWN

- Preston Goodplay: NICHOLAUS WEINDEL (stepped in after Georden Whitman retired the role)

- Nerris: BARBARA DUNKELMAN

- Harrison: YOTAM PEREL

- Dolph Houston: JAMES WILLEMS

- Cameron Campbell: TRAVIS WILLINGHAM

- Platypus: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Agents Miller: RYAN HAYWOOD

- Edward Pikeman: KIRK JOHNSON

- Billy “Snake” Nikssilp: DANTE BASCO

- Jermy Fartz: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Vera: SARAH NATOCHENNY

- Dang: ALEX MAI

- Hwan: STEPHEN FU

- Brian: SUNGWON CHO

- Jasper: GRIFFIN McELROY

- Sasha / Erin / Tabii: SAMANTHA IRELAND

- Graggle: MATT CHAPMAN

- Clark Campwell: DAMAN MILLS

- Muriel Campwell: MELISSA STERNENBERG

- Daniel: EVAN GREGORY

Additional Voices:

- Pizza Guy: ERIC BAUDOUR

- Barkeep: STAN LEWIS

- Middle Aged Woman: YSSA BADIOLA

- Bird of Lilac: MATT HULLUM

- Singing Bass: CHRIS KOKKINOS

- Corporate Exec: TODD WOMACK (president of his own film studio, TwoFilms)

- Saleswoman: ANDREA RATSOS (3D animator)

- Hipster Clerk: BILLY B. BURSON III

- Woman: CHRISTINE STUCKART (lighting artist)

- Man: JOSHUA MILLER (production coordinator)

- Clerk: JEB AGUILAR-KENDRICK (script and talent supervisor)

- Magician: CHAD JAMES (co-host of FUNimation)

- “Save the Kids” Girl / Magical Girl Counselor: JENN K. TIDWELL (animation producer)

- Trenchcoat Guy: MATT HULLUM

- Pizza Delivery Guy: DANZER KOEHLER (desktop technician)

- Stacy: ALENA LECORCHICK

- Director: AL “SONNY” McCLELLAND JR. (2D storyboard artist)

- Wall Street Guy: NOËL WIGGINS (writer, cinematographer, director, and editor for ScrewAttack)

- Dirty Kevin: ROCCO BOTTE

- Driver: WILLIAM BALL

- Mugger: RICHARD NORMAN (editor)

- Nancy: LAUREN APTEKAR (editor)

- Magical Boy Counselor: KEVIN BUSHONG

- Magic Camper: LEIGH LAHAV (series co-writer)

- MMA Counselor: BRYAN ABOU CHARCA

- Mr. Allen: JASON WEIGHT (writer)

- British Student: JAMES WILLEMS

LESBIAN REACTS - CAMP CAMP - 4x20 “WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE”

Season 4 Cast:

- Max: MICHAEL JONES / KRISHNA KUMAR (stepped in after Michael Jones retired the role)

- Nikki: ELIZABETH MAXWELL

- Neil: YURI LOWENTHAL

- David: MILES LUNA

- Gwen: LEE EDDY / KAITLIN BECKER (stepped in after Lee Eddy retired the role)

- Neil “Space Kid” Armstrong Jr.: LINDSAY JONES

- Nerris: BARBARA DUNKELMAN / BLACKKRYSTEL (member of Achievement Hunter, stepped in after Barbara Dunkelman retired the role)

- Nurf Nurfington: BLAINE GIBSON

- Quartermaster: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Preston Goodplay: NICHOLAUS WEINDEL

- Ered Miller: JEN BROWN

- Harrison: YOTAM PEREL

- Dolph Houston: JAMES WILLEMS

- Cameron Campbell: TRAVIS WILLINGHAM / IAN SINCLAIR

- Edward Pikeman: KIRK JOHNSON

- Sasha / Erin / Tabii: SAMANTHA IRELAND

- Jermy Fartz: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Billy “Snake” Nikssilp: DANTE BASCO

- Penelope Priss: JESSICA VASAMI

- Daniel: EVAN GREGORY

- Squirrels: COLE GALLIAN

- Platypus: JORDAN CWIERZ

- Agents Miller: RYAN HAYWOOD

- Ainsley: PATRICIA SUMMERSETT

- Vera: SARAH NATOCHENNY

- Louis: CHRIS CUBAS

Additional Voices:

- Poor Beggar: RICHARD NORMAN

- Robber: BILLY B. BURSON III

- Moe Lester / Heimrich: CONNOR PICKENS

- Dirty Kevin: ROCCO BOTTE

- Sasquatch: NOËL WIGGINS

- Octopus: MAX KRUEMCKE (art director)

- Junker 1: LAWRENCE SONNTAG

- XxAznAnimeBoixx: ALFREDO DIAZ (member of Achievement Hunter)

- Woman: MINNI CLARK (associate producer)

- Man / British Soldier: BRIAN GAAR (host of ATX Uncensored-ish)

- Weird Larry: GEOFF RAMSEY (member of Achievement Hunter)

- Xemüg: RICHARD HORVITZ

- Robot: TODD WOMACK

- Sheriff Sal: JOSH ORNELAS

- Percy: NIC SANGERVASI (artist)

- Waitress: BROOKE OLSON (talent acquisition manager)

- Jake Stonewall: RICHIE BRANSON

- Reporter: JAMIE BATTLE (layout coordinator)

- Nurfbot: BLAINE GIBSON

LESBIAN REACTS - CAMP CAMP - 5x4 “INFESTED”

Season 5 Cast:

- David: MILES LUNA

- Max: KRISHNA KUMAR

- Nikki: ELIZABETH MAXWELL

- Neil: YURI LOWENTHAL

- Gwen: KAITLIN BECKER

- Cameron Jr. “CJ”: ARMANDO TORRES (producer for Funhaus)

- Neil “Space Kid” Armstrong Jr.: LINDSAY JONES

- Nurf Nurfington: BLAINE GIBSON

- Ered Miller: JEN BROWN

- Nerris: BLACKKRYSTEL

- Harrison: YOTAM PEREL

- Preston Goodplay: NICHOLAUS WEINDEL

- Dolph Houston: JAMES WILLEMS

- Quartermaster: SHANNON McCORMICK

- Platypus: JORDAN CWIERZ

Additional Voices:

- Squirrels: COLE GALLIAN

- Bounty Hunter 1: ALENA LECORCHICK

- Bounty Hunter 2: ARIEL LaCROIX (assistant lead lighting artist)

- Junker 2: KERRY SHAWCROSS (series co-developer and co-writer)

- Sasquatch: NOËL WIGGINS

[yujiehuang110720]

Blog Post 3: Representation and Simulation in Games

In this article, I will try to explore the roles of representation and simulation in digital media and use a Taiwanese game called Detention (2017) as a case study. Detention showcases how representation and simulation can create historical events and authentic depictions of the atmosphere of Taiwan’s White Terror Period in a virtual environment.

With digital media everywhere, concepts like representation and simulation are all around us. Whether interpreting existing ideas or through recreating realistic situations, these tools increase immersion in media and engage users deeper in the content. 

As Stuart Hall explains in Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices (1997), representation refers to the way cultural groups use language and other media, including images or recordings, to create meaning. Stuart Hall argues that ideas like race or ideology are reinterpreted through media to reflect the creator’s background or mindset. Therefore, representations may not always objectively present accurate history or places. In other words, even though representation can help audiences emotionally connect with media content, this technique can not necessarily portray well-rounded or objective details.

On the other hand, simulation follows a different path. According to Jean Baudrillard’s Simulacra and Simulation (1981), reality has been overtaken by symbols and signs, which makes our experiences simulations of reality. In this framework, media, which acts as the intermediary, converts reality into hyperreality with the symbols it provides. In a broader sense, we live in a world shaped by simulated experiences. In the narrower perspective, within games and movies, simulation enhances immersion by creating experiences inspired by real or imagined objects, elements, events, or processes without reinterpreting by the creators.

Case Study: Representation in Detention (2017)

The purpose of representation is to interpret and depict reality or ideology through language, imagery, and other media. In Detention, representation is primarily showcased through character design and environmental setting as it captures the repressive vibe of the White Terror era in Taiwan. The game’s background is set in a 1960s school under martial law, and game visuals and props incorporate Taiwanese culture and beliefs. Players control Fang Ray Shin as she uncovers the haunting secrets of herself and the school she is trapped in. The game combines a school setting with elements of Taiwanese beliefs, showing religious props like spirits, talismans, and government figures that symbolized the repression of thought during Taiwan’s White Terror Period. In addition, props such as the portrait of Sun Yat Sen in the school auditorium, and special character designs (such as traditional uniforms, military clothing, and shoulder-length-restricted hairstyles) reflect the social atmosphere of the time. Based on Stuart Hall’s theories, these representations don’t aim for objectivity, which also aligns with the creators’ intention. Even though there are lots of period-specific items or religious props, the game does not point out any specific period or place of the event (also, none of the characters truly exist in reality, nor did the story itself happen) to make the theme of political repression transcends time and place, suggesting such oppression arise in any society.

Case Study: Simulation in Detention (2017)

Detention also uses simulation to evoke an emotional experience for players mostly through music and atmospheric design. The game’s music selection includes Taiwanese songs that were banned during the White Terror Era, like compositions by Deng Yu-Hsian such as Red in the Four Seasons, Sorrow in the Rainy Night, and Yearning in the Spring Breeze. The use of common instruments in Taiwanese old songs like suona also evokes the feeling of solemnity and oppression. Furthermore, as players explore the school’s hallways, unsettling sounds such as the creaking of rusted doors and the use of light and shadow create a sense of isolation. The game design team recreates the unique vibe of the martial law era as authentically as possible to immerse the players in the same fear and repression experienced by people living through that time.

In summary, both representation and simulation play critical roles in digital media and contribute to shaping society. Through the study of Detention, we see how these techniques allow players to experience a realistic/hyper-realistic environment. Even as a 2D game, Detention uses historical simulations to immerse players in the fear and oppression of that era,  and it achieves an emotional resonance that is both impactful and horrifying.

For me, representation is an effective way to merge my creativity with my interests, unique perspectives, and cultural background. I use this technique in concept art to interpret reality or craft fantasy worlds. Unfortunately, I have yet to explore simulation, but I hope to one day use it to recreate my hometown, sharing Taiwanese culture with a broader audience.

Sources:

Baudrillard, Jean. (1994) Simulacra and Simulation. An Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

FreddyDude (2022) - Detention - A Real Horror (Game Analysis). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGH6wem8sYA (Accessed: 7 Nov. 2024).

Hall, Stuart. Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. 2nd ed. London: SAGE Publications.

咲月 (2018) - 雨夜花 Piano Solo 《返校detention》原声完整版. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1qb-T5Mmk0 (Accessed: 7 Nov. 2024).

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Audience Power: How We Shape and Are Shaped by the Media We Love

“In general, I think audiences are a lot smarter than people think. So, it’s not “know your audience”, it’s “respect your audience, and really know your content”.” — Edward Tufte

In an age dominated by digital communication, understanding media audiences has become a crucial area of study for researchers and practitioners alike. Media audiences are not merely passive recipients of information; they actively engage with content, interpreting and responding to it in diverse ways. Various theories have emerged to explain how audiences interact with media, shaping our understanding of communication and cultural consumption. So it’s essential for people like you and I - people who worked in or interested in the field of Communication, to know and understand these theories. 

Let’s not delay any further and begin our lesson now!

One of the core theories is the Uses and Gratifications Theory. This idea is that people actively choose media based on their needs or interests. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to platforms like Netflix to escape or find comfort in familiar shows and movies. Meanwhile, they also relied on news outlets to stay updated on health guidelines and developments. Essentially, this theory highlights that understanding why people consume media is just as important as what they’re consuming.

Then, there’s Reception Theory, which focuses on how people interpret media based on their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Take the show ‘’Orange Is the New Black”, for instance. Some viewers might appreciate the show’s insights into the prison system, while others might focus more on the personal stories and relationships. These varied responses show that individual experiences and perspectives shape how we understand media content, underscoring the diversity within audiences.

Stuart Hall’s Encoding/Decoding Model builds on this by looking at the dynamic between media creators and audiences. Hall suggests that while creators may encode specific meanings into content, audiences might decode or interpret these meanings differently. For example, some people might watch “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” as a fun glimpse into a glamorous lifestyle, while others might see it as promoting unrealistic beauty standards. This model reminds us that audiences actively make sense of media and can even push back against dominant cultural messages.

The Cultural Studies Approach goes a step further by considering the influence of social factors like class, race, gender, and ethnicity on audience interpretations. For instance, “Black Panther” was hugely celebrated for its representation of Black culture and empowerment. Many viewers, especially those who’ve felt underrepresented, connected deeply with the movie, showing just how powerful socio-cultural factors are in shaping audience reactions.

(Tv show "Orange is the new black", "Keeping up with the Kardashians"; Blockbuster "Black Panther")

With digital media’s rise, the idea of Participatory Theory has also gained traction. This theory highlights the shift from passive viewing to active participation. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube make it easy for people to create and share content, essentially making audiences part of the media-making process. TikTok’s viral dance challenges are a perfect example: they let users engage creatively, forming communities and driving trends from the ground up.

Finally, Globalization Theory explores how audiences are influenced by cultural flows on a global scale. People now consume media from all over the world, leading to a blend of cultural expressions. Look at K-Pop, for example. Groups like BTS have massive fan bases worldwide, transcending language and cultural differences. Their success shows how global influences can shape local cultures and even personal identities

(TikTok videos)

(International boy group BTS)

In short, studying media audiences is a constantly evolving field that uses various theories to unpack how people interact with media. From the choices audiences make to their diverse interpretations, these theories highlight just how complex modern media consumption has become. Examples like: Orange Is the New Black, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and Black Panther bring these theories to life, showing their real-world impact. As technology keeps reshaping our media landscape, understanding these dynamics will remain essential for anyone trying to connect with audiences today!

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Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence culture: Where old and new media collide. New York University Press. (Accessed: 12 October 2024).

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Withering bones

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/VOlHTei by DamadiSangue The Voice claps its hands, brings them back to reality - cold, cruel. "Gentlemen." begins, a fat, booming voice "It is time to go on stage: the last act awaits you and the audience is impatient." Animals, beasts, men: nothing but masks and actors wriggling on this stage that the voice calls life. The veil is lifted - stripping them, naked before a spectator whose name is destiny. Together they throw themselves into the dazzling light of tragedy. Words: 3710, Chapters: 1/13, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Withering bones Fandoms: Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Categories: F/M Characters: Alex Wesker, Albert Wesker, Chris Redfield (Resident Evil), Claire Redfield, Stuart (Resident Evil), William Birkin, Annette Birkin, Excella Gionne, Jill Valentine, Sergei Vladimir, Parker Luciani, Barry Burton, Sherry Birkin, Sheva Alomar, Ingrid Hunnigan, Alexia Ashford, Alfred Ashford, Leon S. Kennedy, Ada Wong, Derek C. Simmons, Carla Radames Relationships: Albert Wesker/Alex Wesker, Annette Birkin/William Birkin, Carla Radames/Derek C. Simmons, Leon S. Kennedy/Ada Wong, Excella Gionne/Albert Wesker, Alexia Ashford/Alfred Ashford Additional Tags: Incest, Sibling Incest, Brother/Sister Incest, Angst, Established Relationship, Explicit Sexual Content, Betrayal, Character Death, Alternate Universe - Medieval, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Blood and Violence read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/VOlHTei

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星辰與王座

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/uTCfpPH by PlutoAlien 18世紀，威爾斯親王亨利．喬治繼承王位。 彼時歐洲戰火連綿，身為大不列顛國王、漢諾威選帝侯，亨利必須介入歐洲戰爭，斡旋各方勢力。 他需要一個外交和法律上的助手，而此時一名來自美洲新大陸的見習律師亞歷克斯被召喚到宮廷裡⋯⋯ 國王 Henry x 律師 Alex (Alex：連在18世紀中期我都是律師？？？) 保證Happy ending😊！ 故事中所有情節都是虛構，提到歷史事件或人物，也都是假的，跟現實人物毫無關聯，就當作是平行宇宙發生的另一段歷史吧！ 情節都想好了，我會努力寫，希望篇幅不要太長。 Words: 3283, Chapters: 1/?, Language: 中文-普通话 國語 Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox, Henry George, George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, Shaan Srivastava, Original Male Character(s) Relationships: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Alternate History, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Loves Alex Claremont-Diaz, Alex Claremont-Diaz Loves Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Anal Sex, Blow Jobs, Major Character Injury, Explicit Sexual Content, Homophobia read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/uTCfpPH

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星辰與王座

by PlutoAlien 18世紀，威爾斯親王亨利．喬治繼承王位。 彼時歐洲戰火連綿，身為大不列顛國王、漢諾威選帝侯，亨利必須介入歐洲戰爭，斡旋各方勢力。 他需要一個外交和法律上的助手，而此時一名來自美洲新大陸的見習律師亞歷克斯被召喚到宮廷裡⋯⋯ 國王 Henry x 律師 Alex (Alex：連在18世紀中期我都是律師？？？) 保證Happy ending😊！ 故事中所有情節都是虛構，提到歷史事件或人物，也都是假的，跟現實人物毫無關聯，就當作是平行宇宙發生的另一段歷史吧！ 情節都想好了，我會努力寫，希望篇幅不要太長。 Words: 3283, Chapters: 1/?, Language: 中文-普通话 國語 Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox, Henry George, George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, Shaan Srivastava, Original Male Character(s) Relationships: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Alternate History, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Loves Alex Claremont-Diaz, Alex Claremont-Diaz Loves Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Anal Sex, Blow Jobs, Major Character Injury, Explicit Sexual Content, Homophobia via https://ift.tt/1TA6CZ0

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星辰與王座

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/5XqAipB by PlutoAlien 18世紀，威爾斯親王亨利．喬治繼承王位。 彼時歐洲戰火連綿，身為大不列顛國王、漢諾威選帝侯，亨利必須介入歐洲戰爭，斡旋各方勢力。 他需要一個外交和法律上的助手，而此時一名來自美洲新大陸的見習律師亞歷克斯被召喚到宮廷裡⋯⋯ 國王 Henry x 律師 Alex (Alex：連在18世紀中期我都是律師？？？) 保證Happy ending😊！ 故事中所有情節都是虛構，提到歷史事件或人物，也都是假的，跟現實人物毫無關聯，就當作是平行宇宙發生的另一段歷史吧！ 情節都想好了，我會努力寫，希望篇幅不要太長。 Words: 3283, Chapters: 1/?, Language: 中文-普通话 國語 Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox, Henry George, George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, Shaan Srivastava, Original Male Character(s) Relationships: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart-Fox Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Alternate History, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Loves Alex Claremont-Diaz, Alex Claremont-Diaz Loves Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Anal Sex, Blow Jobs, Major Character Injury, Explicit Sexual Content, Homophobia read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/5XqAipB

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it is pretty sad to see the rise in hate crimes for both the jewish and muslim communities. i literally just saw that stuart seldowitz (former advisor to barack obama) has been arrested for a hate crime against a muslim middle eastern man, and the video of it was pretty awful and very racist/Islamophobic. and there's been a rise in antisemitism too. i don't like how these situations, and the use of filter bubbles and echo chambers, radicalize people and increases their biases. i think you have the right way to look at it - this issue is very nuanced, so it's good to look at both sides.

i just read about that man. he is unhinged, omg. and the fact that he used to be the deputy director for the office of israel and palestinian affairs 💀 i’m glad he got arrested; he was abusing his power.

it’s true that people are biased and being in their online echo chamber can radicalise them further if they don’t keep themselves in check. i just dislike that the right seems to be associated with israel and only jewish people who identify as antizionists are associated with the left. i’ve been checking out zionist content creators who are leftists and criticise the israeli government. i just think we all should try listening to different perspectives, even if we don’t like it. ofc it’s important to be aware if they’re coming from a place of bigotry and don’t back up their claims with sources but hopefully you know what i mean.