#and I'd rather go offline

[vole-mon-amour]

You should never, ever get all your news from a single source.

You should never, ever be so dependant on a social media app that when it gets cut off, you cry and feel devastated, and cut off from your community, like your life just ended.

You should, in fact, fact check.

You should be able to search for news and have a critical thinking skill.

You should have any other ways to feel happiness and a sense of belonging to the world than a single social media app.

You should have a life beside that one social media app. it doesn't have to be grand. You can have a hobby. Any hobby. But, for your own benefit, you should find something else to do, beside that one social media app.

That kind of dependency on social media is simply not good for you and your mental health.

[bmpmp3]

i dont really check my youtube stats much because im just playing around and i upload at mysterious intervals but sometimes when i do there'll be one random video with like 80 views in a day instead of my usual 1 view wonders and i'll get like scared. who's discord server was i posted in.

[nightyraven-art]

Been trying to just taking some time for myself and I've been a bit burnt out and exhausted and this week has been a bit busy and hectic just appointments a day trips etc which my social battery is running out and dear lord I'm struggling with being sociable outside

I know it's good for me but I'm so overwhelmed that even typing this Is making me snappy and I'm not having much patience.

Like I don't hate people but once I'm getting overwhelmed by stuff I suddenly want to punch a pillow and scream.

I hate how fast stuff is getting I'm barely having energy again to draw i just come back and next week I have another trip I'm gonna cry.

Yes yes I know I should appreciate it and all and that's y i didn't refuse but

TOO MANY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS , I want to be able to breathe and take some time for myself...it's just I'm getting snappy and overwhelmed that I NEED TO BE ALONE AND I HEAR ANOTHEr single person or another offer to go somewhere I'd rather punch a pillow than go.

I'm not that outgoing, I can maintain social interactions ok but sometimes it's too much.

Alright Imma go and just distract myself

[deranged-decepticon]

it kills me that there's a medic called FLATLINE like brother. i do not feel safe in your servos your malpractice count is probably insane

[kitkatscabinet]

"THE WAYNE SIBLINGS READ THIRST TWEETS"

requested by anon

summary: the internet is horny for you, your brothers suffer for it.

pairings: platonic! dick grayson, jason todd, tim drake x batsis! reader

A/N: 18+, on account of horny twitter users ;)

You and your brothers are lined up in a semi-circle, Dick, you, Jason then Tim, each of you sporting different expressions as the cameras begin rolling.

You and Dick are cheerful mirrors of each other, while Jason and Tim look like they'd rather be anywhere but here as the four of you settle into place.

"So today we're going to have you reading thirst tweets, but the twist is, they're all about your sister." The producer says from out of frame. Abruptly, your brother's moods swing violently.

"No!" Dick cheers, the blinding smile plastered across his face never even twitching.

Jason's frown has evolved from "mildly disgruntled" to "about to start shooting people."

Tim, meanwhile, appears to have stopped working altogether. "Timmers?" You giggle, waving a hand across his face.

"Ew... I mean, people find you attractive?" He scrunches up his nose, and your face turns murderous.

"RIGHT! Listen here you little - " you lean across Jason to strangle your little brother when a giggle from somewhere on set reminds you where you are, and you paste on a practised grin.

"I can see why Damian wasn't invited now."

"None of us should have been invited, this shouldn't be happening." Tim mumbled with a thousand yard stare.

Relishing in his stress, you quickly pull a piece of paper from the oversized thirst jug, staring directly at Tim as you read. "Bruce Wayne's daughter could smack me across the face with a brick and I’d say ‘thank you, mommy’"

Tim dry heaves, face a little green.

"Damn, now I can never use that in bed again." Jason grumbles, causing Dick to spit out his water as Tim gags once more.

"You're disgusting." He kicks Jason as you hum in consideration.

"I don't know, I think I could get behind it."

"Never speak again, actually." Tim fires back.

"Well, if you liked that, then you'll love this one: Sit on my face, I'll pay you, anything! please, SIT ON MY FACE! SIT ON MY-” Dick, who's only just recovered from his previous near death experience starts choking again, making you hit his back a little harder than strictly necessary.

Jason starts attempting to take the jug off your hands, but you quickly dance out of the way, "Oh look, this one's not even that bad." Your brothers look sceptical, but they don't stop you, "She's so fine, I'd kill a man just to breathe the same air as her."

"What is with people and committing crimes?" Jason seems genuinely concerned. How chronically offline of him.

"I attract a very passionate demographic." You shrug.

"You attract future convicts," Dick mutters in devastation.

A shit eating grin covers your face as you read the next one, having lulled them into a false sense of security.

"Need her to pull on my hair like a leash as she fucks me into next week with the strap." Dick wails, falling sideways off the chair like a fainting Victorian woman.

"Hmm, you want the pink or the green one, baby?" you smile seductively at the camera.

"That's it! You're done, you're done!" Jason lunges for you at the same time as Dick, your older brother getting the jug whilst you're hauled over Jason's shoulder.

You shriek, but you refused to be deterred, unfolding one of the papers you'd managed to grab before Dick attempted to thwart your fun. "Not to be dramatic, but if Jason’s sister looked me in the eye and said ‘kneel’, I’d hit the floor so fast I’d break my - hey."

Tim pulls the paper from your hands, staring at it like it killed his puppy. "Why are you encouraging this?" Tim gestures accusingly at the Buzzfeed staff members laughing behind the cameras, before he does a double take at the twitter handle.

"Wait... This is from Roy's Twitter account!" Tim yells, whirling on Jason like he's personally responsible for all of his grievances.

"There's one here from Conner too," You clear your throat, holding the paper far above Tim's head with your superior height courtesy of Jason's unwilling help, "I’d treat you right. You ever want someone to make you cum till you forget your own name, hit me up babe."

Your brothers scream, and you’re having so much fun that you only mildly worry about Conner’s safety in the near future.

(You wonder if you’ll have time to take him up on his offer before his inevitable funeral.)

The video ends with a message flashing across the screen: "Several of the tweets submitted came from Wally West's Twitter account. Some were deemed too explicit to share."

[gxldensxldiers]

someone turn the multitasking engine off i have like three replies open at the same time and the crippling urge to open character docs besides the ones I already have open

[gae-ta]

say what you want about deviantart but i sort of really miss those animated emojis... 🤗🥺😔🥳😘  ←  like those are nice and all... but they are not the same as:

yes it was cringe, but it had charm damn it!

[taggedmemes]

LOVE FAME TRAGEDY / WHEREVER I GO, I WANT TO LEAVE change wording as desired, etc.

she said i was the best.

i got annihilated and dm'ed one of your friends.

just because i fucked up doesn't mean i've got no heart.

some days aren't so pretty.

sometimes you wanna change when you know you can't.

good news never seems to catch on fire like that bad.

just know that we can never be apart.

i wanna make mistakes.

i want it all.

is it such an evil thing just to want it all?

do i sink or do i float now?

temptation occupies my head.

i decline the truth and all the words you said.

i do this every time.

i shouldn't've let you in.

i'd rather black out than care.

there's an echo in the space my heart should be.

the pills don't work anymore.

i've never fucked up like this before.

here comes the hostility.

why don't you love me the way that i love you?

just let me motivate ya.

you're as lawless as a pack of teenage boys on drugs.

i don't need my feelings or the thoughts in my head.

i don't want your bullshit charm.

we don't play well with others.

possess me more.

i know the worst is yet to come, but couldn't it be fun?

i don't need to know the truth.

my head's a little bit fucked but i feel fine.

you were all i need, so give me what i need.

don't wanna be cloudy with a chance of rain.

my chest's a little bit tight but i feel fine.

you're destructive. i need insurance for you.

when all of my moves fall short, tell me what else i can do.

i feel you drilling down to my core.

you're a bad trend.

i'd walk that plank and dive off if the dive off of that plank led to you.

do you want more or do i have to watch you float away?

i hear the scream in the starry night ring out.

all these problems i never thought of.

everything affects me now.

another straw on a broken camel's back.

i'm impressed that you think i'd care.

i did so many beautiful things.

an algorithm taught me how to choose.

good on paper with a poor technique.

won't somebody help me, help me shake the loop?

you take the fun out of everything.

you take the fun out of me.

they've taken something, maybe you should too.

an algorithm threw me out to sea and maybe i should've stayed.

are you sure you don't want to make me another ex lover?

there's a fire in your eyes.

should i be afraid of you?

darling, please don't murder me.

there's something not right with this.

lately i've been emotionally offline.

i can feel it in my spine.

been thinking about is all the time.

you only want me when i'm stuck in your head.

you're playing the victim again.

i only want you when i'm lonely as hell.

is it worth it to break our necks for this?

it's just another moment in time.

there's nothing to talk about.

i die just a little inside.

everything i do is keeping me and you oceans apart.

you know that i've tried my best.

i've had enough of this mess now.

it's not unlike me to evaporate when polite conversation heads my way.

we met between the pages of the things i didn't wanna learn.

i've got so much more to say.

we make a pretty good b-team.

just keep on giving me good feelings.

all my shit and still you say that you're mine.

my lucky star is a black hole.

i'm swimming way off the deep end.

i need your love to be mine.

my favorite dreams come in daylight.

it's a beautiful view.

i've got something to say before we're taken away.

sometimes you're talking and i'm just thinking about myself.

maybe it's better to find a way to intervene.

maybe it's best to let nature do its thing.

i want to live in your pocket with a glass of wine.

i'm kinda bored of swimming 'round the bottom of oblivion.

it feels like i'm a bit undone.

some feelings go but most find their way back in.

SSRIs keep the molly from working.

i need your body.

i'm in the yard and the milkshake tastes bad.

don't you wanna get away for a little while?

the sea is deep and the world is wide.

she likes role models and men who are not afraid to step up the plate.

she likes me drunk but not when i'm out of control and lost in my head.

was it me or was i just mislead?

strap me in and send me nowhere.

i can change.

i'll commit to the struggle.

i can hunt, i can gather, i can be your mate.

she likes it when i'm dark but no when i'm really, really dark.

i think i'm running away.

did i push you to the limit?

did i go too hard?

did i throw a rock at your car?

it's always fun when you're lost in it.

i really thought you'd call me.

can we restart?

manners and decency never came easily.

we'll figure out a way to buy a brand new brain for me.

there's little to nothing i can do.

we're becoming a break-up song.

[creature-wizard]

"I'm in a bad place and need to get out, what can I do?"

I figured I'd make a post with all the resources/tips I've collected to help people get out of shitty situations so far, since it's easier than linking to a bunch of posts each time.

Seek out appropriate resources. This can include support groups (online or offline), helplines, and the like.

If you're in the US, you can call 211 to help you find resources.

Crisis Text Line offers services to the US, Ireland, Canada, and the UK.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is a US service offers a lot of information for sexual abuse survivors.

The Trevor Lifeline is a service for queer youth in the US.

If you're a minor, you may wish to read How To Escape Abusive Parents: A Guide For Minors.

If you're an adult, you may wish to read How To Escape Abusive Parents: A Guide For Adults.

You might search on Qwant for like something like "resources for people in abuse" or "abuse resources help" or "domestic violence survivors resources".

Ask people for help in finding resources. If you can't find anything on your own, there are other people who know where to direct you. It might take awhile to find what you're looking for, but keep asking.

A WORD OF CAUTION: there are many predatory spiritual groups and conspiracy theorists out there who prey on abuse survivors and mentally ill people. You will often see these people claiming that channeling or hypnosis can help you remember past life memories or repressed traumatic memories. This is nonsense and quackery.

Relevant posts of mine:

Hypnosis is unreliable for memory recovery, and this is one way we know.

False past life memories among the starseed movement

Here’s the trouble with hypnotic regression…

If you're on a website that claims to support cult survivors and you see any of these names in the citations (and make sure you check the citations!), leave immediately - all of these people are far right conspiracy theorists. (Unfortunately, many people today are unwittingly perpetuating the BS of Fritz Springmeier in particular. See this and this for more info on that.)

Change who and what you surround yourself with. Start associating with different people/groups as much as you can. Get hobbies to fill your time. Unfollow blogs that reinforce the beliefs you're trying to get away from, and follow blogs that provide a healthier alternative.

You might follow blogs like:

A Kind Place

Trauma Survivors Helping Trauma Survivors

Compassionate Reminders

Trauma Survivors Activities

Reasons For Hope

Bluest Fluff

If you're trying to rebuild your worldview without conspiratorial/culty elements, go take a look at my Resources page.

Remember that your first job is looking after yourself. You don't owe the group. You aren't responsible for the group, or for anyone in it. It might feel that way, but it's vitally important to acknowledge when you're unqualified or suffering burnout. You might feel like bad things will happen if you leave, but that's a fear, not a fact.

You also don't have to justify your departure to the group. You can just leave. If you feel that you must give a reason, you can offer something as simple as "I need to take some time to focus on my mental health" or "I'm really busy lately and don't have time to spend here." If they throw a fit over this, that's honestly just more proof that you need to get out.

If any practices the group taught you actually helped, you can keep doing them. If doing affirmations helped you, keep doing affirmations. If listening to so-called healing frequencies actually made you feel better, you don't have to stop listening to them. If you were practicing something like the Law of Assumption, you can carry on with a lot of that under a psychological model rather than Neville Goddard's wacky metaphysical model. (See this video for an example.) If it genuinely helps you and doesn't hurt anyone else, by all means, keep doing it.

You might look at my Manifestation Without Woo posts:

Manifestation Without Woo: Changing Your Brain

Manifestation Without Woo: People React To Your Projections, & Your Projections Affect Your Perceptions

Manifestation Without Woo: Setting Reasonable Goals

Manifestation Without Woo: Make It Fun!

Manifestation Without Woo: What If It's Not Working?

Get some critical thinking skills. In order to keep yourself from falling into another bad group, it's important to develop your critical thinking skills.

Learn to apply the Five W's (who, what, when, where, and why) when encountering any information.

Learn common logical fallacies.

Learn the difference between fact, opinion, belief, and prejudice.

Don't equate emotional reactions with some kind of innate or higher moral guidance.

Ask yourself if you're "thinking for yourself" or being led to believe you're thinking for yourself.

Know what emotional manipulation tactics look like.

Watch out for these behaviors in any new group you join.

Yes, there are ways to confirm the age of an old text without having the original text itself.

Learn how propaganda works.

Watch out for these red flags in spiritual groups.

And watch out for this red flag.

Understand that belief doesn't have to be binary.

So yeah, hopefully this'll give folks some actionable advice. I can't promise it's going to help each and every person out there, but hopefully it'll give a lot of you something that will help.

[cybertroniannugget]

Optimus Prime Nsfw Alphabet

I just love how there's so many people here that are in love with a space robot that turns into a truck.

I already saw a few versions of this here so I thought I'd add my own.

Aftercare: immediately after he makes sure to give you a glass of water first. He enjoys cuddling and caressing your back, just staying in the moment before having to go after his duties again. That's when he's not really talkative.

Body part: he loves your thighs. Always a servo placed there when you're sitting next to eachother. And when you sit on his face, he loves grabbing them A LOT.

Cum: Well he's not human, so his cum is a lot different from the human version. It's actually a bit cold to the touch. Definitely something that needs some time to get used to.

Dirty secret: Sometimes he fantasizes about the possibility of you being Cybertronian and the way you two could experience Intimacy that way. But he knows that that'll never happen. He loves you the way you are and feels guilty for even thinking about that. Nonetheless, he sometimes wonders of what could be.

Experience: He had some experience from his time back on Cybertron. However you're the first human he's ever had such a relationship with, so expect some uncertainty from his side. Gotta give your Prime some time.

Favorite position: he's a missionary guy. Intimate, close, seeing his partner during the act. He adores you and wants to take in the sight of the way he makes you feel good. So definitely missionary.

Goofy: He's not one to goof around during it, but does so afterwards. He's a focused man

Hair: he a space car vroom

Intimacy: Very intimate would be an understatement. The Prime is VERY affectionate, loving and intimate. He loves you with all his spark and wants to make most of the time you two have together. But only in private, since he's not a big fan of PDA.

Jack-off: he rarely does it, given that he's constantly busy. If he does have the time it's to relieve some pressure.

Kink: Overstimulation. He loves seeing you struggle, completely under his control. Being on the receiving end here may happen rarely, but WHEN he is, you just know he enjoys it to the fullest. A whimpering and squirming mess while you have your way with him.

Location: Optimus prefers it in either his quarters or at your home. He needs the privacy. Or at least someplace where the doors can be locked.

Motivation: What riles him up the most are the sounds you make during it. The whimpers and moans, he just loves hearing them from you.

No-Go: You doing anything intimate to him without mass-shifting. He.Will.Not.Let.You.Close. Sure he sometimes pleasures you, but when you brought up returning the favor he immediately shot it down. No chance.

Oral: My man loves giving. He'll make sure to pleasure you the way you like it.

Pace: he's usually got a rather quick but steady pace. But when he's close he can't help but become quite irregular in his thrusts.

Quickie: if there's time between meetings for example he's not one to pass up an offer. But he wouldn't suggest it, so it's on you to initiate.

Risk: Prime doesn't take risks. He always makes sure he and his partner are not to be disturbed. Otherwise he can't focus on his lover. So lock the doors.

Stamina: Compared to a human it's like he never gets tired. He could go many rounds but always takes into consideration that that's not something you can endure.

Toys: The first time you explained to him what a vibrator was, he didn't exactly know what to think of it. He didn't see what purpose toys would have but oh boy he did find out when you tried it out on him for the first time. He doesn't use toys every time but they can be a neat addition for him.

Unfair: when in an especially teasing mood, he'll slow his pace down until you're a mess underneath him, begging for him.

Volume: he can be a bit loud sometimes, so in order to not disturb anyone who might be near, you make sure to offline his vocalizers for just a brief moment. (It's the Cybertronian equivalent to putting a hand on someone's mouth to shush them.)

Wild card: He enjoys the sight of you exercising or just generally being out of breath. Why? He doesn't know either but he loves it.

Xray: Oh, he's packing. The first time you had intercourse, some preparation was needed.

Yearning: He's quite a collected bot. Of course sex is great but it's not like he constantly needs it. But there are times when his libido shoots up for no apparent reason. Those are the days where staying focused is a challenge. He wants nothing but to be reeeaaallyyy close to you.

Zzz: he's not one to fall into recharge immediately after. When you've long fallen asleep, he'll lie there, admiring you.

[yoonia]

Forgive me for the sudden dip into the abyss.

I've been dealing with some stuff (including self-loathing...but let's not get into it) and I decided to take a short break from the internet (mostly Tumblr).

But I'm still writing, and I've been doing some stuff offline that I'm particularly excited to share. You might see me active sporadically on Discord or X, and through my scheduled weekly updates on Wattpad, but that's about it.

I'm back (kind of) just to celebrate Yoongi's coming home and to say hi to all of you who are still here and whoever still noticing me. I was contemplating about posting an official break/hiatus post, but seeing that I am still working on a couple of things, It might seem ridiculous to post an announcement for my absence only to update a fic merely days later (this has happened before, so I'd rather not embarrass myself by doing a repeat).

So I decided to do something better, which is to give you a little sneak peek of what I've been doing while I'm away to show you that I'm not really gone (and to show you that I'm still alive lol):

Rewriting: Carousel (feat. Yoongi) This is currently my main focus, with updates coming on Saturday and Sunday on Wattpad. I'm on (what was previously) chapter 4, and I'm planning to start posting the new version on Tumblr once I've reached somewhere around (what was previously) chapter 5. Why am I putting this as top priority, you ask? Because I'm also working on releasing this story as an original novel, and I'm planning to post Hobi's spin-off once I'm done with this piece. Please be patient with me...

Crash Into Me (feat. Bambam) The second instalment of my GOT7 series that I was planning to post early this month. I've been in a slump lately so the process has been going a bit slow, and I keep switching between working on this one, Carousel, and a couple of other WIPs. I was supposed to be done with the fic this week, but good ol' me keep adding more scenes to add more drama, so here we are now...about 75%? done? I think?

Hot Mess (feat. Taehyung) A fic commission that I've been working on for a while now. It's been touch and go with this one because I had to change a ton of things from what was previously planned because I realised at one point that I was writing this Taehyung too similarly to another character that I wrote in a different fic, and I didn't like that. This was also planned to be posted this month, but things kept getting in the way for me to finish it. I'm almost done with this one, but Bambam's story might come out earlier depending on the editing process.

Patreon Exclusive: Street Spirit (feat. Yoongi) This was a WIP that I discarded years ago (was it 2017? 2018?). I wasn't planning on releasing it as a full fic, just like how I've been sharing my other discarded WIPs on my WIP Graveyard, where I simply posted the rough drafts or rough outlines and story premises that I had before I decided to discontinue them, but the story meant a lot to me that I might be posting this one as a series. I'll keep you updated once I'm done polishing this story and will put an excerpt of it here on Tumblr to let you see what to expect.

Patreon Exclusive: Ghosttown (feat. BTS OT7) This was also an old series that I discontinued a long time ago. Just like Street Spirit, I was planning to add this on my WIP Graveyard, but changed my mind after noticing that I've gotten a lot done on my old google drive. I'm currently working on polishing the story outlines, and will start posting the chapters once I'm done.

Patreon Exclusive: Writing Class In case you don't know, I have a writing class going on on my Patreon page. So far I have a couple of classes posted, each one with detailed theories and steps and downloadable booklets for you to read and use as writing practice. I've been working on a couple of more classes between writing, but sometimes the researching process can take some extra effort which takes away my time from writing. I hope I can balance the process starting next week.

That's all for now. I'll be sharing more updates soon, but this is what I'm currently focusing on and what I'm going to come back with soon. If you're curious to see my day to day writing progress and I'm currently working on, you can subscribe to my Patreon and gain access to my monthly Writing Journal. (ps: I also have freebies for all members and monthly gifts for exclusive members, so you won't regret hitting that subscribe button!)

[darcytaylor]

Luke Newton & social media/instagram

I've seen some people be pretty upset about Luke Newton's social media activity and his lack of posting/liking/commenting.

While I do think that he could be using his social media in a more productive way. I think that there are valid reasons as to why he is doing what he is doing.

Luke has mentioned that he wants to use his social media for work related things, rather than for his personal life. I think this is a good approach for any actor, they can showcase their work and passion, and I believe this would probably help with their mental health. Social media is not for the weak!

(there is a reason why so many influencers need to take time offline for their mental health, online environments can be toxic and just a downright scary place to be)

So when you have an actor, who is famous for their acting and not an influencer where you need to be online constantly for your job. I'd say making your online profile work related rather than personal makes complete sense.

(I think that when Luke decided to do it, it was a decision that was made a little too late. Making his profile more professional right before the promo tour didn't give the fans time to adapt to his new normal of posting)

Social media can be a stressful and an overwhelming place (even with my small amount of followers, I can be overwhelmed, I don't know how I would ever deal with millions of people).

This brings me to Luke consistently bringing up how overwhelming season 3 and him being the lead is.

It's actually somewhat sad to take a look at past interviews and see how many times he brings it up. He is already trying to cope with his rising fame, and it is obviously effecting him in a stressful way. Any normal person would try to take away any unnecessary areas in their life that would cause more stress. I think Luke is choosing social media.

Unlike Nicola, who I have commented on multiple occasions how good she is at her job, in all areas including social media. But not everybody has the ability to do that. Not everybody can fully take on millions of people, a career, a private life, a social life with the grace she does.

Nicola is not the standard of how most people can handle things. She is an anomaly. This is also why I think that comparing Luke and Nicola in regards to posting BTS and farewell posts is kind of cruel to Luke.

Luke is also credited as being empathetic, sensitive, introverted, and a people pleaser (all of which tie into his anxiety).

I think because of this it is normal that he would shield himself off from the world. Disconnect from the outside world to protect himself.

I also believe that this could make someone throw caution at every post and comment made on their socials. Anxiety makes you second guess every action, every thought. You want to make everybody happy, but you could be damned if you do and damned if you don't, so you just don't. It's not worth it.

Then there is the issue of Luke making those questionable PR moves a few weeks ago. I think Luke is trying to regroup and come to terms with the fact that he messed up in that regard. His career took a step back because of his actions that were brought forward through social media. I think he believes that the best way forward is to distance himself from it while he figures out his surroundings, especially since he had already mentioned that's what he was going to do.

(I know some people think he made zero mistakes, but this is an area I strongly believe some mistakes were made)

I also believe that because of the bad discourse going around about him online and through professionals, Luke must be scared to make the wrong move and/or the wrong choice.

Luke has wanted to be on stage/act at a very young age. I can see that he is very passionate about it. I think he saw that slipping away from him slightly. Especially since Bridgerton and being a lead was supposed to do the opposite. He's probably going to do most things with a bit more caution and social media is on that list.

Let's try not to hold much thought into how Luke's social media is presented.

Should he maybe hand his social media over to somebody else to manage? I think that could be a smart move.

Do I think that if he did post something completely endearing about Bridgerton and Nicola he would appease a lot of fans? Also yes, but like I stated above, I believe there are multiple things holding him back currently.

It's okay to be disappointed that Luke doesn't upload or comment regularly. You can also be disappointed in the content he is posting. But it's only social media. Most of the time social media is fake anyway.

[tadpoles-and-daydreams]

A witchcraft basics doc; update, resource call, interest check, and a possible second doc

Bet most of you didn't even know I was working on this >:D

Yes this is a huge post. It's a lot of things.

So, one of my first posts ever on this blog was me mentioning that a friend of mine had NO clue what they were signing up for when asking for the basics of witchcraft. The google doc I wrote took on a life of its own, and the post did as well when people started asking for it. I still plan to tag said people when I post it, assuming they haven't deactivated. The thing is, this doc had become a proper project, and it took a long time for me to have the motivation to work on it again. Now, though, it seems to me like a damn good way to reconnect to my craft after a rut! (which, by the way, is why I've been offline.)

So, my first post back is for a couple of reasons. For one, if you have any resources you'd think would be useful for beginner witches, feel free to shoot me an ask, DM, or comment/reblog on this post! I'll have a list of things I'm putting in the doc (taking recommendations there as well) at the bottom of this post.

The other thing is that I might end up making a second doc, one that's a little less "101" in vibe. It would have a MAJOR MAJOR UPG warning on it, first off, and I'm not sure whether or not I would be marking any UPG either since this would essentially be a second Grimoire/Book of Shadows for me that would be public to others for the sake of sharing information! I can't say I'd call it "advanced witchcraft" by any means, I'm not very fancy lol, but I don't want the basics doc to get too overwhelming. I do, however, want to scream about random witchcraft topics that interest me. So this is also a bit of an interest check for that, as well as the basics doc.

FINAL NOTE: I fully plan on posting this basics doc before it's done. Some sections will be unwritten or unfinished, because if I wait until I find it "finished" I'll never post it. It's going to be added onto whenever I can, but I feel as though getting it out is the best course of action.

A list of stuff in the doc that I'd take resources on (AKA everything planned in it) with * by anything that will be left unwritten/unfinished on purpose until I know more. I will take resources and recommendations on EVERYTHING though. This is in no particular order:

grounding and centering

VOCAB (intention, intuition, UPG/SPG/VPG, appropriation. probably others I'm forgetting.

candle, plant, crystals and safety* (as well as any other tools one might need safety tips for. This is left completely unwritten as I use very few tools of this type.)

deity work* (the whole debate surrounding when to start, as well as information about it. Will include smth about house rules/boundaries. My work is very casual, I'd love to see different POV's of this! This is by nature left unfinished because deity work is so unique to the witch.)

grimoire/book of shadows

tools of the craft* (common tools and how to use them consumerism in witchcraft, etc.)

cleansing

appropriation* (I don't know near enough about this, I just check what's in my own practice. I would like this to include a list of commonly appropriated closed practices, a definition of appropriation and why it shouldn't be done, open pantheons, and common open practices.)

spellwork*

meditation

where someone could go from here* (including sigils, tarot, crystals bc my friend likes rocks lol, maybe astrology but oh god I have nothing about that it makes my brain hurt just looking at an astrology chart /pos. I will probably make a list of stuff that I could add in this section.)

casual/daily/quick/low energy practices and witchcraft

paganism and witchcraft; overlap, what they are individually, why one might be for you rather than the other, etc.*

there'd be a credit section for anyone who wants to be credited for links/resources at the end! If you send me resources plz specify if you want to be included in that or not.

Things I might include in the second doc if I make it:

the craft and mental health and my experiences with it

things commonly touched on in the community (your deities don't hate you, cycles of inactivity and burnout, other things I'm forgetting rn)

deity-specific things, more specific topics of the craft, etc. yet another reminder that this would all include UPG, possibly unmarked, because it would basically be primarily used to give me motivation to research more.

[thefrogdalorian]

I think on this fine Saturday afternoon it's a good opportunity to take a breather and remember that there are really no ethical paparazzi pictures. Every single one is inherently exploitative.

Just because photos were taken on a movie set, when someone is 'working,' does not make the practice any less invasive and creepy. Imagine just going about your day, doing your job and having some weirdo snapping pictures of you to sell without your consent for others to endlessly repost online.

There are thousands of pictures of your favourite actor online already. Plenty taken with his knowledge and consent. I'd really like to see more of them on my dash, rather than the creeper shots.

And don't get me started how disseminating these pictures directly leads to people going to said sets. What starts off as admiring how good someone looks has real world implications.

No, hanging around a movie set and disrupting people doing their jobs is not harmless fun or a way to show your appreciation.

If you hang around a movie set, you are a stalker.

Don't tell me that it's okay to take your online admiration for someone offline. You may admire him but he does not, and will never, personally know you. He will never be your friend/boyfriend/daddy. He is a stranger.

The only way meeting your favourite actor is going to happen is at a convention or maaaaaybe a movie premiere if you're incredibly fortunate. You know, places they appear specifically to meet fans (or not in the case of premieres, where the purpose is to promote a movie. Which is also completely understandable if actors don't stop. You are not owed an interaction).

Of course, you cannot help it if you randomly run into someone you admire in the wild. Even then, consider that they probably won't be all too thrilled to be approached in public by a complete stranger. It's up to you to gauge the situation, but remember there is a person at the heart of all of this.

Boundaries and respect are a kindness which deserves to be extended to each and every human being regardless of their looks/talent/fame/wealth.

Fandoms blur those lines a little too often for my liking and I think just scrutinising what you're interacting with, or what behaviour you could be possibly falling down that slippery slope towards is nice to do every once in a while.

I mean no malice with this post and it is not directed at anyone in particular. It's something I cannot help but feel strongly about because I've seen this destructive cycle time and again in fandoms over the years. It's not healthy and it makes us all a little bit more disconnected from our humanity for it...

[bumblehoneybee]

Dearest mommy,

I'll yeet you a curveball, you don't have to answer if you don't want to. You just seem to be in a position I want to be im, so I'd appreciate your input.

I'm interested in childish stuff, like poppy playtime, bluey, giggleland, etc. The fandom stuff is especially endearing, the fanfics, comics and art made by people are lovely.

But, I'm also old, it's weird for me to enjoy this stuff. The world is sucks already so I don't want to stop doing these things. But I also don't know how to enjoy them outwardly.

How do you do it? Are you open about your interests offline as well? Does your family know? If they do, what do they think?

My regards, Anonymous.

I will admit to you, my family doesn't really know much about my interests outside of Pokemon, but only cause they're older and don't really understand what a mascot horror game is, much less a fandom based around it. However, my friends all know! I show them art and such sometimes, and while not all of them are into it like I am, they are happy to listen to me! Which makes them very lovely.

Being interested in something "childish" is not a sin, it's not a bad thing! If it makes you happy, there's no harm in it at all! It's hard to let go of shame and embarrassment like that, considering how people might expect you to have only "adult" hobbies, but doing so is very freeing. Make a blog, post stuff, reblog stuff, and interact with other folks who are also interested in what you're interested in! Make friends! That's the way I did it.

And if you're still unsure, get this: I met my current girlfriend of nearly three years now because I started a pokemon x reader blog and she would send me asks, then dms, and then we talked on discord until we finally met in person and she kissed me <3

It'll be okay. And if you're worried, lean on me! You've got a friend in me! I'll happily chitchat with you if you'd rather stay more anonymous. No shame in that either!

[sparklecarehospital-archive]

Is it not possible to have the old version of the site back up in the meantime? Some of my friends wanna read the comic and I'd rather they not have to go to the web archive :<

You might have missed this, but the site went offline early because Disqus (the comment system on Every Single Page) started playing graphic explicit full on literal porn ads unless I paid for their subscription and I didn't want to pay for something that would do something that scummy and irresponsible without the consent of the site owners. If I left the site online in its current state it would expose unwilling people (and minors) to porn ads and that's extremely unacceptable and wrong.