#well-structured FAQ page

[cubicalseo]

In today's digital time, delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience for website visitors is essential. One effective way to achieve this is by designing a clear and organized FAQ page. Not only do FAQs provide instant answers to common queries, but they also serve as a valuable asset for boosting your website's SEO performance.

[existentialterror]

ARG notes: ZampanioSim

Okay, a work this metafictional and also that (I think) responds to audience interaction is going to need a high-caliber gimmick. Hang on.

...

Alright. Hey guys, catfishAnabasis (Light) here, taking a moment out of my surprisingly busy day tell you about a weird thing on the internet.

ZampanioSim is an intricate and brainbending ARG. It takes direct inspiration from Homestuck, The Magnus Archives, and House of Leaves, as well as the creator (JR, jadedResearcher/justifiedRecursion)'s previous canon of Homestuck fan-work and games. A major theme is "unreality".

HERE IS YOUR TRAILHEAD.

Feel free to ignore the rest of the writeup and check it out now.

I know very little about JR's other work, right now. However, among my many INTERESTS, I am something of a TMA ENJOYER and an AMATEUR INTERNET INVESTIGATOR, and if I were in a HOUSE I like to think I could LEAVE it pretty easily.

So, yeah. I figured I'd just describe my experience of this rabbithole and maybe you'll want to check it out too. I'm sure this will only scratch the surface.

ZampanioSim is structured as a nested labyrinth. In the same way that:

Homestuck is a webcomic framed as an interactive adventure game about an account of kids playing a video game (Sgrub) that doesn't exist, and

House of Leaves is a novel framed as a found scholarly discussion about a documentary (The Navidson Record) that doesn't exist about a house that doesn't exist,

ZampanioSim is a game-based ARG framed as an attempt to simulate a game (Zampanio) that doesn't exist based on a found FAQ of the game (that only sort of exists).

More concretely, ZampanioSim features a lot of nested browser games, as well as audio, narrative, an actual audience-interactive narrative game (the way Homestuck was originally), external websites, and more.

The starting point is, of course, the House:

ZampanioSim takes full advantage of the browser as medium. There is content accessible via the address bar, developer tools, cookies (I think), the developer console, and probably more that I haven't realized.

Like, to give you a sense of the kind of rabbithole we're dealing with: Here's a map I made of the House outset page today:

...And I say today because the House does change over time. Today (a friday) when I clicked on the EastEast route, for instance, I was greeted by this grotesquely distorted version of Rebecca Black's "Friday":

Okay, let's talk about what we have going on in the House map, starting from the doors and working out. (I've given some of these my own names for clarity.)

North

The Classpect Menu Game:

This, I think, is the main titular "ZampanioSim". It's the part that's intended to recreate the experience of a supposed old computer game, but by and large, you only experience the menu screen, not the rest of the gameplay. You can select attributes (based on Homestuck's Classpecting system + the Magnus Archives fears) gain points and select skills and (depending on your seed) eventually "beat the game". It's glitchy, it's a hellscape, there's an entity or two in the menu system that are trying to talk to you. It's great fun. Contains links to a rabbithole (which you can plug passwords into for more secrets) and + some secrets to you in the credits.

(While mostly the aspects seem to add flavor to the menu options, there's a special class called "Waste". This appears in neither TMA nor Homestuck, but comes from a fan or meta-joke that Andrew Hussie and Toby Fox, the writer and a major composer for Homestuck, are classpected* as the "Waste of Space" and "Waste of Time". By telling it you're a "Waste"you're more likely to get weird glitches and new options in your Classpect Menu game run - there's a fun recurring element in some of these games about the game changing depending on who you tell it is playing. I learned about the Waste trick from JR's youtube channel. Also, setting your birthday as Halloween might also do something.)

I have no idea if the different iterations of games here are substantially different. I haven't checked. There's a lot going on. "There's a lot going on" is a good summary of ZampanioSim overall.

*( Uh, classpecting is this in-Homestuck personality system where game players are a [Role] of [Element].)

Eyedlr: Eyedol Games is the company that supposedly made the original game Zampanio. Eyedlr is their spambot-filled tumblr clone, which also has secrets in it. (Actually, just assume everything has secrets out.)

East

The House Exploration game: It has the same setup screen as the Classpect Menu game, but this one drops you into a game with visuals: An infinite(?) procedural house you navigate with imagery derived from your choices.

Peewee's exploration game: When it's not blasting Rebecca Black's Friday But Weird into your ears, the EastEast route is another procedural infinite(?) maze, except that you type directions to Peewee, a snake guy with goggles who also moves around on his own. This one also introduces named characters we learn more about elsewhere.

Bathroom text: Procredural bathroom maze, unless it's just some text telling you to take a break. ZampanioSim really likes telling you to take breaks and hydrate, so that you can better appreciate and spread Zampanio.

Absolutely not. Also, I'm a busy woman. I have to finish this writing summary first.

South

The Train Game: a game - notably not a maze - where JR walks down a series of train corridors and monologues to you about the game and the "reality" behind it.

The mazecrawler game: You tell a little guy how to navigate an infinite(?) maze - and if you choose right and open up your browser's Console menu, you can learn a great deal more about

West

The only West route is AdventureSimWest, which is an actual text narrative game where readers submit commands that the author incorporates into updates - just like early Homestuck. It's still going. The logs are extensive but it's mostly about the antics of a new employee at Eyedol Games, which is stuck in a time loop.

Other

Then there's some other scattered clickable text -

The truth about alt: An exchange between two shapeshifters.

A transcript: A dialogue between two people who apparently work for Eyedol Games.

The lower left leads you to an apparently rotating selection of other Zampanio-related games. I particularly liked NagaGirlfriend.

None of this is even the stuff you can reach this page exclusively through the Console menu.

And much more

And there's a lot of stuff that's NOT branching directly off of the house. There's other things you find buried in links or by searching - a discord and a wiki that both straddle the line between in-character and -out, Archive of Our Own content, a youtube channel, the Eyedol website...

Is there a "story" to ZampanioSim?

Yes.

Like I said, there's a lot I haven't seen yet. But what's going on is something like this:

JR is attempting to recreate this game, Zampanio, of course, and tap into its fanbase. The game Zampanio is an infectious meme. Eyedol Games is a transdimensional company that is perhaps both trying to spread the meme and contain it, by removing its spores, e.g. the Zampanio FAQ - the thing that inspired JR to make ZampanioSim - from the internet.

Various parts of the game recognize that they are fictional and may identify you the reader/player as "Observers".

There are a few recurring characters who have gotten swept up into the meme, either working for Eyedol or trapped in ZampanioSim or both, and have followed it from variant to transdimensional variant.

(this is an image from homestuck. it's a reference.)

Japes aside, this is a brain-bending, very cool, and completely ludicrous unfiction project which I believe is made mostly by one person with an unparalleled hand for web sorcery, whimsy, and vibes. The vibes are so good.

The host website, Farrago Fiction (which AFAICT is a multi-person project), hosts a number of often-homestuck-inspired weird games and simulators.

I know ZampanioSim is now a few years old and is still actively updating. Consider checking it out.

2024-08-24 edit: Part 2!

[tossawary]

Metatags and Subtags on AO3

If you're an experienced Archive Of Our Own user, you probably know how these work. They are both super useful and intuitive. Years ago, even after using the site for a while, I still found a clear and direct explanation of parent tags, synonym tags, child tags, metatags, and subtags super helpful for improving the way that I tag my fics and the way that I search for fics (both including and excluding tags).

This is a little long, but I wanted to be thorough laying things out point by point, and include lots of images for visualization purposes. (I have included image descriptions in alt text, but have limited them to the relevant text of the screenshots rather than everything.)

Disclaimer: I am not a tag wrangler and have never been one. If you want the official introduction to tagging by the people who know what they're talking about, then you should visit the Archive's Frequently Asked Questions pages under the "About" menu.

There is an entire section on tags and how to use them. I didn't even screenshot all of it because I'm trying to save space.

Also under the "About" menu are the Wrangling Guidelines. These are written by tag wranglers for tag wranglers, available for anyone to read. The text can appear dense and full of jargon at first glance, but it's thorough, well-written, and very helpful to read through if you want to understand how the Archive volunteers sort tags.

The Wrangling Guidelines contain the official definitions of parent tags, child tags, synonym tags, metatags, child tags, and more. If you are interested in becoming a tag wrangler, the guidelines best explain the kind of work that the Archive's volunteers do.

What I am writing here is a more casual, amateur introduction from one user to another. This is an explanation with visuals included of what metatags and subtags are, how to find the metatags and subtags being used by other users, and how to use metatags and subtags to improve your own tagging and your searches.

You can't use or avoid tags that you don't know about, right? So, how are tags linked together? What is "tag nesting"?

I'm going to assume that you know what a tag is, how to tag a work, and how to search for works using a tag. And that you know about and that there's a difference between Media tags, Fandom tags, Relationship tags, Character tags, and Additional tags.

What are Parent Tags and Child Tags?

(Skip this section if you're only interested in metatags and subtags.)

There are two different "parent-child" systems within the Archive. The ones called "parent tags" and "child tags" are used to sort Fandom tags underneath Media tags, as well as Character, Relationship, and Additional tags underneath Fandom tags. The Archive FAQ page shows this nesting structure.

If you visit the tag page for the "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System" Fandom tag, you will see that its parent tag is the "Books & Literature" Media tag.

This means that the "Scum Villain" fandom (child) shows up under the list of "Books & Literature" fandoms (parent).

It also means that when creating works or bookmarks, when typing tags into the search bar, canonical child tags (Characters, Relationships, Additional tags) of a parent tag (Fandom tag) appear first in the auto-complete options.

Browsing the child tags of the "Scum Villain" Fandom tag (or any Fandom tag) is actually really funny, honestly, because you get to see all the wild and sometimes kind of random things that people tag in their works specific to your fandom.

Synonym Tags (Tags with the same meaning)

On the tag page, you can also see all of the "synonym tags", listed under "tags with the same meaning". If anyone tags their works with these alternate ways of saying "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System", then those works will still be sorted into the "Scum Villain" Fandom tag, because the tag wranglers have made these different tags synonyms to each other.

Synonym tags will also show up under searches using the canonical tag. Works tagged "Alt Verse" and works tagged "A bit AU" both show up when searching by the "Alternate Universe" tag.

Synonym tags mean that you don't have to know the precise canonical tag for every fandom or trope or alternate universe, because the tag wranglers are there to give you a little boost and add your tag to the right canonical tag if you didn't get it perfectly. I mean, I still think it's important to learn the basics of tagging and try your best not to make their lives harder, but you really, really don't have to stress about things being Perfect.

What are Metatags and Subtags?

The second "parent-child" system within the Archive are "metatags" and "subtags", which do not have to belong to a specific fandom. If you go to the "Alternate Universe" Additional tag page, then you will see that it is parented to "No Fandom".

These are the tag types that we're interested in right now!

Let's say that there are the Additional Tags of "Cookies" and "Baked Goods".

Tag wranglers will make "Cookies" a subtag of "Baked Goods" because cookies are a type of baked good.

"Baked Goods" is therefore now the metatag of "Cookies".

When you search for works using the "Baked Goods" Additional tag, all works tagged with "Cookies" will show up even if they aren't also tagged with "Baked Goods". Searching a tag will show you everything tagged with a subtag of that tag.

They aren't synonyms of each other, but they're related.

If you want to search the "Baked Goods" Additional tag because you want to read works tagged "Cakes" or "Pies" or other baked goods, but you don't want works tagged "Cookies" because you hate cookies, you will have to explicitly exclude that subtag using the search filters.

Here are the metatags and subtags of the "Cookies" Additional tag:

It's like "Food" is the parent, "Dessert & Sweets" is the child, "Baked Goods" is the grandchild, "Cookies" is the great-grandchild, and "Oreos" is the great-great-grandchild. They're all nested under each other.

Searching the "Food" Additional tag gives you the whole family nested here. Plus a whole bunch of other food-related subtags like "Cheeseburgers" and "Ice Cream".

Searching the "Cookies" Additional tag gives you just different types of cookies and no other types of food.

How can I use Metatags and Subtags?

Let's go to the tag cloud under the "Browse" menu. Go to the "Browse" menu and click on "Tags".

This will show you some of the most popular tags used on the Archive. I like to look at the tag cloud sometimes to help myself figure out what tags I should use on a work.

Let's say that I'm writing fanfiction that involves an intimate scene of two characters bathing together. (I was originally going to use a more serious tag as an example like "Abuse" but the screenshots of all the involved tags made me grimace, so let's go with "Bathing/Washing".) I'm going to click on the "Bathing/Washing" Additional tag. It's one of the tiny ones in the tag cloud above.

Click!

I am now being shown every work that has been tagged with "Bathing/Washing" or one of its subtags. I don't care about this right now. I want to see the metatags and subtags. I'm going to click on the underlined tag again at the top of this page, where it says "70,063 Works in Bathing/Washing".

Click!

Yes! Now I'm seeing parent tags (No Fandom) and tags with the same meaning. I'm going to scroll down to subtags.

Wow, there are a lot of sex tags in here, like "Hot Tub Sex" and "Shower Sex"! Unsurprising! But now I know that I can use both the "Bathing/Washing" metatag for what's generally happening and the "Bubble Bath" subtag if that's what specifically happening.

For a more serious tag like "Abuse", the tag page will show me subtags for all the different specific types of abuse that people regularly tag in their works. If I was writing fanfiction for some "Cinderella" fandom, then I might explore the "Abuse" metatag and decide to use the specific subtags "Verbal Abuse" and "Familial Abuse" to warn potential readers.

Maybe someone is able to read about physical abuse, but depictions of verbal abuse trigger them, so they might try to filter out "Verbal Abuse" specifically. And if someone is having a hard day and doesn't want to read about any kind of abuse, then filtering out the big "Abuse" metatag will remove all its subtags from search results including the specific tag of "Verbal Abuse".

You don't have to individually type out "Gaslighting" and "Domestic Violence" and "Dogfighting" one by one into the exclusion filters. They're all subtags of the "Abuse" metatag. Filtering out just one big tag gets rid of all of them.

If you figure out the big "boss" tags (the metatags), then you can make exclusion of tags more efficient. Or you can search across large groupings of loosely related tags more efficiently.

More examples of Metatags and Subtags

Filtering out the "Mental Health Issues" metatag will get rid of any work tagged with its subtags. This includes: "Depression" or "Mental Breakdown" or "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder".

Or searching by the "Mental Health Issues" metatag will show you every work tagged with its subtags, if that's what you want to read about. Further examples of these subtags are "Bipolar Disorder" or "Schizophrenia".

Using the metatag "Alternate Universe - Science Fiction" will return works tagged with "Alternate Universe - Space" alongside works tagged with "Alternate Universe - Steampunk". Here are all the subtags of "Alternate Universe - Science Fiction":

I have used both "Alternate Universe - Science Fiction" and "Alternate Universe - Space Opera" on one work before, even though space opera is a subtag of sci-fi. I wanted to be specific about what kind of sci-fi it was, but I didn't think that everyone would know what a space opera was. I wanted to catch people who were looking specifically for Space Opera AUs as well as those generally browsing the metatag for all sorts of Science Fiction AUs.

A work tagged with "Alternate Universe - Flower Shop" will show up under "Alternate Universe - Retail". Retail AUs are subtags of the "Alternate Universe - Career" metatag. If you want to see your favorite characters working a (probably shitty modern) job, then searching by the metatag of "Alternate Universe - Career" will return to you Coffee Shop AUs, Teaching AUs, Nanny AUs, Journalism AUs, Hospital AUs, and anything else subtagged to that metatag.

The "Alternate Universe - Historical" tag has both "Alternate Universe - Ancient Greece" and "Alternate Universe - Regency" as subtags. Along with many, many more!

Using the metatag "Sexual Content" will bring me all the fics tagged specifically for any kind of sexual content. Excluding the metatag "Sexual Content" will banish every fic tagged with things like "Masturbation", "Blow Jobs", or even "Dirty Talk".

I find it useful to visit the tag cloud for ideas when I feel like there's a tag that my work needs that I'm forgetting. Like, oh, yes! There's "Substance Abuse" in my fic, so I will click on that for ideas on how to be more specific. There's a subtag called "Alcohol Abuse/Alcholism" and a subtag of that subtag called "Excessive Drinking". Perfect! There is excessive drinking in my story. Because I'm trying to use a limited number of tags for this particular fic and the story itself doesn't focus on the substance abuse being depicted, I will choose to only use the tag "Excessive Drinking" knowing that it will still show up under or be filtered out by its two metatags.

If I was writing a story that not only depicted excessive drinking but was specifically about substance abuse and alcoholism as the main subject matter, I might choose to use all three of those tags to underline the fact that this is a key, major element of my story.

Conclusion

Subtags and metatags can be great for conserving tag space. It can be like using five or more tags in just one tag! Your works have hidden tags that you may not have known about!

Using the tag cloud to search for interesting subtags can also be a cool way to find new and really specific works. Clicking on the "Alternate Universe" has taught me about cool AUs that I didn't know other people were writing in other fandoms! (It has also taught me about AUs that kind of weird me out. But that's life! Your kink is not my kink and that's okay.)

Yes, this all depends on whether or not people tag properly.

Yes, this depends on how the tag wranglers have organized things and it's an imperfect system led by its users. Sometimes tags are accidentally organized into the wrong metatag.

But it's pretty incredible that it works as well as it does. A big thank you to all of the Archive volunteers who make it work!

Seriously, go browse the "Alternate Universe" Additional tag page and look at all the subtags. Some of them are really funny. Did you know that there's a "Transmigration into Minecraft" Additional tag subtagged under "Alternate Universe"? I didn't. If I'd thought about it for long enough, based on what I know about the current popularity of Minecraft and Transmigration stories, I probably could have guessed that eventually. But I didn't! So I learned something today about what "the kids" are up to! I hope they're having fun.

[frodo-with-glasses]

COMMISSIONS OPEN!!

Heya! Wanna throw money at me to make me draw something?? Well, for just $20 an hour, now you can!

Read below for price estimates and FAQs, and if you’re interested, please email me at FigTreeIllustrationsLLC@gmail.com to get started!

PRICING INFO

Because I’m too lazy to come up with complicated price structures, I’ll just be charging a flat rate of $20/hour for any work I do on the art piece. The clock starts when I pick up the pencil or digital stylus and ends when I put it down.

This does mean that prices will vary, depending on how time-consuming each art piece is, but I can give you some rough estimates.

Upper Body Sketch: Approx. 30 min = $10 for one

It takes me about half an hour to draw a bust or upper body sketch. This time can be shortened if I’m already familiar with the character design, or lengthened if I’m drawing an unfamiliar character or doing some weird perspective stuff.

Every additional figure would probably take another half an hour, adding about $10 each.

Full-Body Sketch: Approx. 1 hour = $20 for one

Drawing an entire figure is a little harder than just drawing the upper body, so this one might take longer. Again, this time can be shortened or lengthened depending on my familiarity with the character, how complex the design is, and whether I’m doing any complicated posing or perspective.

Adding additional figures can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, adding $10-$20 each.

Animals: Approx. 1.5 hrs = $30 for one

Animals are not my strong suit, though I have gotten better at drawing them over time! However, the extra time studying reference photos and trying to get the anatomy correct can stack up quickly, so you’ll want to be aware of that if you’re commissioning something with an animal involved.

Posters: Minumum 3 hrs = approx. $60

Posters take a little extra time—and usually some trial and error—to plan the layout in a dynamic way. They also take up an entire sketchbook page and tend to include multiple people and some extreme perspective to add visual appeal. You can expect a poster to take about three hours minimum to complete.

Multi-Panel Comics: Minimum 4 hrs a page = $80

Drawing a comic big enough to cover an entire sketchbook page can take me anywhere from 4 to 6 hours of work. If drawing a long-form comic, I will probably divide the work over several days. Brainstorming will happen on the first day, when I’ll plan out how many panels I’ll need for the comic, and then I’ll get in contact with you to tell you an estimated price before I proceed.

Digital Coloring: Minimum 1.5 hrs = add approx. $30

Coloring things digitally takes about double the time it would to sketch; I’ve noticed it takes around two hours to color a simple image, with another hour added for each figure involved. This first image took me about an hour and a half to outline and color, while the second took about five hours.

Add to Redbubble Shop: Subject to Redbubble Pricing

If your commissioned artwork is Lord of the Rings-related, I can put it into my Redbubble shop, where you can have it printed on stickers, t-shirts, journals, mugs, and lots of other products! I won’t charge any extra fee, but you will have to pay whatever price Redbubble asks. Full disclosure: I receive only 10% of the profit from Redbubble sales; the rest goes to the website to cover manufacturing and shipping costs.

FAQ

No NSFW

No nudity or sexual content

Canon ships only

Will draw gore/injuries

Will draw OCs (please provide references)

Will draw for other fandoms (please provide references)

The artist reserves the right to reject any commission without disclosing the reason

The artist will give price and progress updates over the course of the process

You, the commissioner, have the right to terminate the project at any time and for any reason

If the project is terminated halfway, you will be charged for the artist’s time, but the artist might give a discount for incomplete work

Payment will be calculated at the end of the project and rendered using PayPal

Once again, if you’re interested, please email me at FigTreeIllustrationsLLC@gmail.com!

[akatsuki-gift-exchange]

We’re trying something new!

Roughly once a month, we’ll host a newsletter! Things will be broken up as follows…

Note: This is updated on personal time; if an error is present or a question goes unanswered, please kindly reach out! The goal is to build a more connective community between Akatsuki fans from all corners of the fandom niche.

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New Tumblr Blog Features

• Masterlist // Table of Contents Clean Up

We’ve rearranged things to streamline the flow of information! Listed below are new links in the directory…

About //  Event FAQs

The Akatsuki Gift Exchange (aka, the Big Show!)

Other Akatsuki-Related Events

Outside-Event Reblog Policy (non gift exchange!)

Feedback Forms (updates in Spring '25!)

Event Calendars (updates in Spring '25!)

Meet the Mod

Feedback Forms only open during/after an AGE-hosted event! Calendar link will be included mid-April!

Creation of a Public // Shared Google Calendar.

I’m not the biggest fan of Google rn, but we’re going to use the Calendar until I have the time/help to make something better…there will be a monthly report Calendar screenshot to reblog, as well as when there are any updates/changes.

Things are quiet right now, but closer to April there will a Calendar; it will be color-coordinated based on Akatsuki events, with an in-depth table of contents available upon release.

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Other Existing Akatsuki Events

If you’re looking for some more Akatsuki inspiration or just want to cheer on your fellow artists and writers, keep your eyes peeled for other Akatsuki events! We are going to showcase other Akatsuki projects: ship weeks, character birthdays, zines, whatever we can find.

For March…

MultiKisame Day over on the Rare Pair hub - March 18th

Interest Check for potential Spring Akatsuki event

For January and February, be sure to check out Obito Week, YahiKona/Ame Birthday Week, SasoDei Week, and MultiKonan Week; we reblog Akatsuki works from such events roughly a week after the original event runs. You can find these events listed in “Previous” on the Other Akatsuki-Related Events page.

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Updates to the ‘25 -’26 Akatsuki Gift Exchange

Rather than upload large chunks of info right before applications, we’ll break down changes in smaller waves as we lead into the end of the year’s event season. This will also keep the blog in folks’ feeds to make sure that when Applications do come out, there should be a greater spread of access.

For March, some changes exist as follows….

• Changes towards “Stocking Stuffers // Winter Bonus Gifts”

After some suggestions and critiques from our annual AGE Follow-Up Form, we’re going to tweak the structure of Bonus Gifts and move it elsewhere in the calendar.

 I’ve had a few suggestions, including but not limited to…

Valentine’s Day mini exchange (TBD; more info no later than mid-summer)

A Halloween/Fall themed event (announced in mid-summer & posting in earlier October)

Springtime mini event (Interest Check posted!)

Summertime themed mini event (announced in late-spring & posting in August-ish)

• Application Change: discreet timezone info

Given how real life–public, global, and personal–can take precedence, we’re trying to gather some info on which time zones folks reside in. I, as the Mod, am in Central Standard Time (CST)--this data may make for smoother check-ins and overall easier for myself to get in touch with participants. No need for anything more than the physical time zones. We have people all over the world and we want to better accommodate them.

• Application Change: optional Spotlight Banners for personal promotion

For reference click here! These allowed folks to promote their work outside of the AKatsuki Gift Exchange; participants choose which they share and are entirely optional. Instead of creating these after applications, there will be a segment in the application for folks to produce the encouraged info.

[variant-archive]

Autocosm: a plural network of selves, each existing in their own dimension/reality/universe, all of which share a soul and/or a sense of "self"-ness with one another. There is a central self, called a metasoul or metaself, from which all other selves, called lunen, are derived from in some way.

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Extended definiton/extra notes:

The metasoul exists in a realm called the soulscape, which functions similarly to a headspace or paracosm, in that it can vary in size, structure, visibility, stability, etc. It can also have different areas or be split into multiple connected realms.

The metasoul's consciousness extends to all lunen, and they are able to sense, feel, and remember everything their lunen do. Metasouls do not do anything equivalent to "fronting" but their presence in the lunan's consciousness, and the lunan's awareness of their presence, can vary. They may or may not be able to communicate outside of the soulscape. Not all lunen know they are a part of an autocosm, but the metasoul is aware of all lunen.

Lunen may or may not be aware of one another and cannot communicate directly. However, there is an inherent connection between all lunen that drives them to become aware of one another, and possibly experience parts of one another's lives in a manner akin to memories. Lunen may be able to communicate with each other in the soulscape, via the metasoul relaying messages, or not at all.

The soulscape can be accessed by lunen through various methods, such as meditation, reality shifting, dreaming, or other altered states of consciousness. The metasoul may also "summon" a lunan to the soulscape, and some lunen may be able to access it without effort or be connected to it at all times.

Beings other than the metasoul may inhabit the soulscape. These are called habitans. Habitans can be of any appearance, personality, or level of sapience. The origins of habitans vary; they can be created by the metasoul, spontaneously form in the soulscape, or originate from somewhere else. Habitans may or may not be considered part of the autocosm. They are not a part of the "self" the autocosm is based on, but they do inhabit it nonetheless. Not all soulscapes have habitans.

Autocosms may have different origins, although a spiritual aspect is inherent due to the concept of souls being integral. This spiritual aspect need not be focused on or considered important to the identity, though, and other aspects (such as psychological) can be present. Lunen also have different origins; they may be created willfully by the metasoul, be split off from them, spontaneously emanate, etc. (Do not use -genic terms unless you also identify as a system, I coined -genesis as an alternative term grouping for non-system alterhuman origins, you can coin those as you see fit).

As the concept mirrors aspects of many other alterhuman and plural identities, it is possible for autocosms to identify with those as well. Autocosms can be systems, lunen can be godshards/othershards, metasouls can be archetropes, soulscapes can be hearthomes, habitans can be thoughtforms, etc. The only identities autocosms incorporate inherently are plural and alterhuman. However, as they are variations of one self, it is common for lunen and metasouls to be kin with one another.

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Oh my stars, this is the most complex term I've ever coined. I'm so happy to finally be able to express my alterhuman identity in a more specific way though, so it was well worth the time and effort! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and feel free to message me if you think you might be part of an autocosm. I know that it's a lot lol and I can do an FAQ later if needed. Feel free to repost on pluralpedia, termora or other applicable wikis, just don't change the definition (you can include parts of the extra notes on the wiki page however you want as long as it isn't inaccurate though). I'll be posting flags/defs for lunan, metasoul and habitan soon :3

(Also, I need help with an image description again due to my insistence on a weird flag. Sorry about that, I just don't know how to write descriptions for complex flags in an accessible manner).

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2dmax's commission info

custom artwork made to order; last updated 10/08/23

I have made the choice to rework my commissions to have a more traditional structure. This post is also currently somewhat of a WIP, and may be updated soon for clarification. Commissions currently in progress not subject to this update. Please see my new pricing below. Info will be repeated in plain text beneath the readmore. Also inside the readmore is what to expect when you order a commission, as well as my terms and conditions for use of my artwork. For something not listed here, please feel free to reach out with a question!

all art is defacto lined and flat colored/minimally shaded. sketch commissions are not available at this time.

Couples, groups, furries, scalies, ferals, pets, fantasy animals, robots, fantasy humanoids, backgrounds and props all OK. Not sure? Just ask!

Thank you for reblogging, even if you’re not interested in a commission right now! 🎨⭐

Pricing

Regular commissions:

chibi, portrait, bust, or icon:

$60 base price

request traditional art +10

request specific pose +10 (artist may choose to waive)

pair/couple interaction = subtotal x 1.2

group lineup or interaction = subtotal x 1.5

extra desired complexity +20 (if artist chooses to add on own accord/without request, no extra charge

half body (above the waist):

$80 base price

request traditional art +15

other options same as above

full body:

$120 base price

request traditional art +20

other options same as above

ref sheet; includes a combination of full body poses, busts/expressions, detail drawings, differing outfits, chibi art, and notes, as per your request; cost is subtotal x2

Experimental commissions:

18"x24" poster

artist's choice of medium only

base cost $200

paper clay figurine

chibi humanoids/animals/ferals/anthros only

base cost $100

delicate art items, not toys; not suitable for children

standalone comics page

2-5 panels, 1-2 characters, 1 location

artist's choice of medium only

base cost $200

wildcard commission

true PWYW - $1+

can only give me basic request; everything else up to artist, including medium, pose, decision to abstract or simplify, physical size, etc.

pay what you want means get what you get. quality not guaranteed.

Here’s what to expect when you order:

Send me a PM with basic info; what you would like me to draw, your budget, and if you have a deadline.

I will ask a few questions to be able to build up the concept. I will also give you my e-mail, where you can send me further info and any references you'd like to share!

Your sketch is typically ready within a week; I’ll always update you on my progress. After we agree on the sketch, payment will be due. After it’s paid, I will give you an estimate for when I will be finished with your piece.

Your finished artwork will be e-mailed to you. I am also happy to mail physical art at cost!

Your commission is for personal use; icons, roleplaying, in your blog theme, as a wallpaper, or to print out and tape to your fridge. Commercial use can be negotiated.

You must credit me on the platform used if reposted. Always OK to post to ToyHouse; my username is 2dmax there. On instagram and all other platforms where I don't have an account, please credit my instagram @/maximumgroove.

You may not use my art to promote anything hateful or illegal. You may not claim it as anyone else’s creation. You may not use it for commercial uses, or to edit, adapt, trace, or directly reference, without getting permission. I may use my art in my own promotional material.

FAQ: TBD

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Event Information

!! This post contains the basic information and rules, see the FAQ and Schedule for more !!

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Sign ups begin June 1st!

Eventual Zine Structure:

Title page

(Blank/decorated empty page probably)

Some kind of intro page listing the names and page numbers of everyone who contributed?

Thomas page

Logan page

Patton page

Roman page

Virgil page

Janus page

Remus page

divider of some kind maybe?

Individual pages

artist/writer bio pages

the end

All Thomas Sanders Content is allowed from Shorts Sides to Roleslaying with Roman to My Roommate Is Hades. They will be listed in the Individual Pages section

Individual Pages will be for any of your content! Feel free to self promote your own AUs, character designs, writing etc! These can contain content from other TS Series as well! As long as it's in accordance with the rules, it can go here!

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Event Rules:

No mature or NSFW content, including extreme gore depictions.

No unsympathetic sides content (we want this zine to be accessible and fun for as many people as possible!)

No pro-ship content (we are not anti-ship, but it makes many people uncomfortable) Thomas/Sides ships ARE allowed.

All Individual pages must feature origional fanwork by the creator (i.e. no using other people's aus!)

All writing and art for this event must be created WITHOUT the use of AI

Canvas size regulations (for artists): - A4 (single page, portrait) - 3508 x 2480 px / 297 x 210 mm - A3 (Page spread, landscape) - 4961 x 3508 px / 420 x 297 mm

Size guidence for writers: - There is no page size regulations, but please ensure the amount you write is able to fit on 1-2 a4 pages at 12pt font size minimum! (One A4 page at 12pt is roughly 650 words, depending on font choice).

As a collaborative team or alone, a writer/artist may chose to format their own pages, or simply submit seperate pieces (text blocks/documents/multiple art pieces for one page) for mod Rowan to format in post-production!

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MCYT Co-Create FAQ

Will there be events? Will there be more than just sitting together and creating?

Yes! This will take place primarily on the Discord server. We will host events such as write-ins and art attacks to help fuel motivation! There will also be the Sprinto bot to create some healthy competition and a sense of community! There will also be regular check-ins to create a sense of structure. This will be available for all participants, whether in the discord server or just on Tumblr.

How will the sign-up work? How many projects can I sign up with?

There will be 2 separate sign up options out of which you can choose one. Option 1: You can sign up with up to 3 separate projects, regardless of word count or hours which you expect to be investing. Option 2: You can sign up with unlimited projects, which all together can add up to an estimate of 50 hours of time investment (in writing, we equal this to 50k words estimated) This averages to about 30 minutes/500 words per day. If you choose option one, please make sure not to sign yourself up for burnout, this event is supposed to be uplifting after all, not destructive

How will the check-ins work? Are they mandatory?

The check-ins are mandatory. They exist to help provide structure as well as help us offer support where needed. In these check-ins, we'll be asking you whether you are on track with your work, how far into completion are you, are you happy with what you've created so far, do you need support from us, do you need to drop a work, did anything major change about your work? It functions as much as a tool for reflection and structure for you as well as a tool for us to offer support.

How will posting work?

As soon as we reach the posting date, it is up to you to decide how to pace your posting or when to post within the allotted time. There will be one month of posting. Within this month, those whose work is a multi-part work will just need to post their first part. Those with single part works need to be posting in full within this month. This is so that we can properly share and reblog the creations on Tumblr. You can post on any platform you want. All we ask is to share a link on Tumblr, so we can reblog it to our page. We will be hosting an Ao3 collection, paired with an anonymous sub-collection for those who wish to remain anonymous upon posting. If you wish to post anonymously and still have your work shared on Tumblr, there will be an option to submit a post to us in the final check-in, so that we can post it for you on the event blog!

What happens if I think I won't make it until the deadline? Should I drop out?

Of course, we hope that everyone will achieve their goals by the deadline. However, if you have a feeling you won't, talk to us! If you're part of the discord, open a ticket, if you're participating on Tumblr only, send us a DM or an E-mail. We will gladly help you work out what the best option will be for you. There is an option to acquire an extension on the deadline, if necessary, so don't panic, talk to us, we will help you figure out what works best for you and provide our resources in any way we can!

Can I sign up for multiple positions?

Absolutely! You can sign up for as many positions as you wish! However, please do mind that all projects you want to sign up for must be within the limits of either of our sign in options. You cannot sign up with 50 hours worth of writing AND 50 hours worth of art, it must total up to the bounds of our sign in options. This is not to limit your creativity, it is purely to help avoid burnout and stress.

What fandoms can I create for?

Any fandom that falls under the MCYT umbrella is welcome! Any content that is Minecraft related and takes place on YouTube and/or Twitch belongs in our event!

Is there any content off-limits?

Nope! We allow all content, whether that is shipping content, adult content, graphic content or really anything else you might be worried about. We are exclusively limited by Tumblr and Discords TOS, meaning maybe that fully nude cosplay shoot you were planning to do might not work for our event. However, as long as it is allowed on Tumblr, it is allowed in our event! Edit: In light of recent events, we ask to not create content around individuals who are or have been negatively involved in discourse. For more details on this matter, please refer to out PSA post about this matter.

Can sign up with a WIP? Or does it need to be something new?

Absolutely you can sign up with a WIP. We're just happy to help you create, it doesn't need to be something new. It can be a second part to a series, it can be a WIP, it can be that AU you've been talking about on a discord server or your blog. As long as it’s a creative project that you wish to work on, it’s welcome into our event!

Can I still participate if I’m a beginner? I don’t know if ill be good enough for the event. Should I still sign up?

Of course! This event is for everyone who wishes to create, no matter your experience or skill level. There is no such thing as bad art, as long as you create, you're doing great! You only gain experience by creating, and who knows, you might even be able to learn form some more experienced creators in this event! So sign up! We’d love to have you!

I saw that I can sign up as a beta reader, what does that mean? Do I also have to take another role if I wish to be a beta reader?

Beta readers are an incredibly vital part for many writers. From proofreading works to offering advice and emotional support, beta readers tend to make a huge difference on how a writer can create. You do not need to sign up for another role to participate as a beta reader. As a beta reader, you can respond to writers' beta requests and help polish their works! You can also use our resources for the editing process. You are also welcome to sign up with works you are currently editing, if you wish to do so!

My question wasn’t answered here

You can always send us questions via our ask box, via DMs or via our E-mail!, which you can find in our blog description. If you’re part of the Discord server, you can also always open a ticket!

[doctorseoblog]

Doctor SEO Guide: How Physicians Can Boost Their Online Presence and Attract More Patients

In today’s digital age, simply being a skilled doctor isn’t enough to grow your practice. Patients increasingly turn to Google and online search to find healthcare providers. If you want to stand out in a crowded market and attract more patients, you need a solid online presence. That’s where a Doctor SEO guidecomes in — helping you understand and implement the best search engine optimization strategies tailored for medical professionals.

What Is SEO and Why Does It Matter for Doctors?

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the process of improving your website’s visibility on search engines like Google. When someone searches for a doctor or medical services in your area, you want your practice to appear on the first page of results. Why? Because studies show that over 90% of users never scroll past the first page. If you’re buried on page two or beyond, potential patients may never find you.

For doctors, SEO is especially critical because:

Patients research symptoms, treatments, and providers online before making appointments.

Medical services are highly local — people want doctors nearby.

Competition in healthcare is fierce, so standing out is essential.

A Doctor SEO guide helps you navigate the complex landscape of online marketing so you can attract patients organically through Google searches rather than relying only on paid ads or referrals.

Key Elements of an Effective Doctor SEO Strategy

Here are the main building blocks that every doctor should focus on when optimizing their online presence:

1. Optimize Your Website for Search Engines

Your website is the foundation of your online identity. To rank well on Google:

Use relevant keywords: Incorporate keywords like “best cardiologist in [city],” “pediatrician near me,” or “dermatologist for acne treatment.” Your Doctor SEO guide should emphasize researching keywords that potential patients use.

Create high-quality content: Publish articles or blog posts addressing common patient questions, conditions, and treatments. This not only attracts traffic but also builds trust.

Mobile-friendly design: Most patients search on smartphones, so your site must load quickly and display correctly on all devices.

Clear contact info: Make it easy for visitors to book appointments by prominently displaying your phone number, address, and online booking forms.

2. Claim and Optimize Your Google Business Profile

Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is essential for local SEO. It allows your practice to show up in Google Maps and local search results. To optimize:

Verify your listing.

Fill out every detail — hours, services, photos, and specialties.

Encourage patients to leave positive reviews.

Respond promptly to reviews and questions.

A well-optimized Google Business Profile helps you dominate local search, making it a top priority in your Doctor SEO guide.

3. Build Local Citations and Directory Listings

In addition to Google, list your practice on reputable medical directories and local business listings such as:

Healthgrades

Zocdoc

WebMD

Yelp

Local Chamber of Commerce websites

Consistent Name, Address, and Phone Number (NAP) information across these platforms signals credibility to search engines and improves local rankings.

4. Implement Technical SEO Best Practices

Behind-the-scenes website elements impact SEO. Doctors should ensure:

Fast loading times (under 3 seconds)

Secure HTTPS connection

Proper URL structure

Use of schema markup to highlight medical services, doctor profiles, and reviews to Google

Fixing broken links and avoiding duplicate content

Technical SEO is often overlooked but can dramatically improve search visibility.

5. Create Patient-Focused Content Marketing

Content marketing is a powerful way to attract visitors organically. Your Doctor SEO guide should recommend creating:

Blog posts explaining medical conditions, treatments, and prevention tips

FAQ pages answering common patient concerns

Videos introducing the doctor and office staff or demonstrating procedures

Infographics about health topics

Consistently publishing valuable, patient-focused content establishes your expertise and encourages shares and backlinks, boosting your SEO.

6. Use Social Media to Complement SEO

While social media doesn’t directly influence SEO rankings, it helps increase brand awareness and patient engagement. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn allow you to:

Share blog posts and health tips

Promote events and office updates

Engage with your community

Encourage reviews and testimonials

An integrated social media strategy supports your overall online presence.

Common Mistakes Doctors Should Avoid in SEO

To ensure your SEO efforts pay off, steer clear of these common pitfalls:

Ignoring local SEO: Many doctors focus on general SEO but overlook local strategies like Google Business Profile and local citations.

Keyword stuffing: Overloading your site with keywords can hurt readability and Google rankings.

Neglecting mobile users: A non-responsive website drives potential patients away.

Not updating content: Outdated or irrelevant content lowers authority.

Avoiding reviews: Negative reviews without responses can damage reputation; always engage professionally.

How to Measure SEO Success for Doctors

Tracking the effectiveness of your SEO campaign helps you refine your strategy. Key metrics include:

Website traffic growth

Keyword rankings on Google

Number and quality of patient reviews

Online appointment requests or phone calls

Bounce rate and time spent on site

Tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO software (e.g., SEMrush, Moz) provide valuable insights.

Why Hire an SEO Expert or Agency?

SEO can be complex and time-consuming, especially for busy doctors. A specialized SEO expert or agency with healthcare experience can:

Conduct thorough keyword research

Optimize your website and local listings

Create quality medical content

Monitor rankings and update strategies regularly

If you prefer DIY, follow a detailed Doctor SEO guide like this to get started and gradually improve.

Final Thoughts: Your Doctor SEO Guide to Long-Term Growth

Building a strong online presence through SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. But with the right approach, you can:

Attract more qualified patients searching online

Enhance your practice’s reputation and authority

Stay competitive in a crowded healthcare market

Remember to focus on local SEO, create patient-centered content, optimize your website technically, and engage actively on Google Business Profile and social media. By following this Doctor SEO guide, your practice will be better positioned to thrive in the digital era and grow sustainably for years to come.

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In today’s fast-paced digital world, your online presence is everything. Whether you're running a cozy boutique on Main Street or leading a cutting-edge tech startup in the Richardson Innovation Quarter, getting noticed online can make or break your success. That’s where SEO Reimagined steps in — a premier SEO company based in Richardson, Texas, dedicated to helping local businesses dominate search engine results and reach more customers right in their backyard.

Why SEO Matters More Than Ever Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t just about stuffing keywords into your website or chasing Google’s ever-changing algorithm. It’s a strategic approach to increase your visibility when potential customers search for products or services like yours. With more people turning to Google to find local businesses, a strong SEO strategy is crucial — especially in a thriving city like Richardson, where competition can be fierce.

Consider this: 97% of people learn more about a local company online than anywhere else. If your business isn’t showing up in those top search results, you’re likely losing customers to competitors who are.

The Richardson Advantage – Go Local, Win Big Richardson is more than just a suburb of Dallas. It’s a bustling community known for its rich cultural diversity, high-tech economy, and supportive environment for entrepreneurs. From telecom giants and software developers to unique eateries and boutique shops, businesses here are as varied as the people they serve.

But with great opportunity comes the challenge of visibility. How do you make sure your business isn’t lost in the noise? By partnering with a reliable SEO company like SEO Reimagined, you’ll have the tools and expertise needed to rise to the top of local search results and stand out in your industry.

What Makes SEO Reimagined Different? At SEO Reimagined, we believe that SEO should be more than just technical jargon and generic strategies. We reimagine the SEO process to fit your business goals, your audience, and your local landscape. Here’s how we do it:

Local SEO Focused Our primary goal is to help Richardson businesses succeed locally. That means optimizing your Google Business Profile, targeting location-based keywords, earning high-quality local backlinks, and ensuring your name, address, and phone number (NAP) are consistent across all platforms.

Tailored SEO Strategies No two businesses are the same — and neither should their SEO strategies be. We take the time to understand your business, your competitors, and your customers before crafting a personalized SEO roadmap that aligns with your goals.

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[phneltwrites]

I've read your Witcher works way before I realised you were in YR fandom as well. For the ask game, can you do 6, 11, and 14? Any ship works☺️

my witcher fic??? omg that's a blast from pre-panini. glad our paths crossed again!

6. Recommend a fic that does something cool with format or structure (epistolary, social media, 5 things, non-linear, etc.)

I also answered 6 here and here

And everyone's read the DC comics fic that's told through sex pollen release forms right? I don't have to rec that one?

User Since by rageprufrock. Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ok so in the first Avengers film they establish that Phil Coulson is a huge Captain America head and has vintage merch. This fic is told primarily through forum posts on the Captain America forum that Phil moderated. Note that this fic is tagged mcd and that's for phil's canonical "death" which never happened cause we all know he went to Tahiti which is a magical place.

Howling Commandos HQ > Home > Profiles > PC

Username: PC (Mod) Posts: 100K+ Contact info: DM Location: New York, NY Occupation: Law enforcement Bio: Co-founder and chief moderator; new users should check out the FAQ here; disputes to the historical record belong in this thread. Pedantry that crosses into abuse will result in a one week ban on first offense, a one month ban on second, and a lifetime ban on strike three. Quote: "Sua sponte." User since: June 1998 Last post: May 3, 2012.

Wormhole X-Treme by Nindulgence. Fandom: Stargate Atlantis

This is a fake imdb page for a TV show that doesn't exist. Ok so for context, in Stargate SG-1 there's a show within the show called Wormhole X-Treme which is basically Stargate, and they play it for comedy. (supernatural has a similar thing). Stargate Atlantis is a spin-off of Stargate SG-1 and so this is the IMDb for the spinoff that would exist in universe.

Trivia: In episode 1.3 ("If Food Be the Food of Love..."), the "harvest banquet" clearly consists of a dozen or so Swiss Chalet quarter-chicken dinners with fries. In addition, the "alien sweetmeat" containing the hidden aphrodisiac appears to be a chocolate Timbit. (more)

Parts Unknown: Bajor by fresne. Fandom: Star Trek Deep Space Nine

This is a transcript of an episode of Anthony Bourdain's travel food how "Parts Unknown" as if it had gone to the fictitious planet of Bajor. Bajor, in Deep Space Nine, was recently free of over a century of occupation and a lot of the show is about the struggle after that.

"I believe in the Prophets. I just think they're *bleep," says the Bajoran man from before.

11. Recommend a fic you think is a hidden gem/deserves more reads.

The Moon Represents My Heart by afrai. Fandom: Star Wars: Rogue One

This is theeee Baze/Chirrut fic and it's gorgeous and so star wars and so them and also I get the song stuck in my head every time I see the title so that's also good. If you haven't seen Rogue One, Baze and Chirrut are both Jedi religion affiliated, with one of them being more of a believer than the other. They are devoted to each other and it's one of the dynamics I'm the weakest to, which is "I won't let you do that stupid thing without me, even if we both die trying." Which they do at the end of the film, but this fic shows so much how theirs was a beautiful life worth living.

"That's not what I mean," he said. "I just mean … you're the best." Unusually for Chirrut, he was struggling to express himself. He said, a little desperately, "The Force loves you." Baze's forehead creased. "The Force doesn't love anyone. That's not how the Force works." "I know, but – " Chirrut clutched his head. "I don't know how to say it. But the Force is with you." "The Force is with everyone." "It's with you specially," said Chirrut.

14. Recommend your favorite fic.

I could no sooner pick a star in the etc etc. I've done dc comics and mdzs fics before so here's a couple of old fics that were really formative for me.

Victory Condition by Astolat. Fandom: Transformers

This fic is actually a great one to introduce people to the concept of fanfiction with, a topic I'm happy to get into more, but basically you don't need to be fannish about transformers or know anything about it other than, you know, the cultural osmosis (i know this because i've never seen transformers). And then it does a really political plot with robot sex in the middle. It's a crowd pleaser.

What happens when it turns out your greatest enemy also wrote the poetry that inspires your survival?

“Survival isn’t the best measure of a life,” Optimus said. “It’s a fairly necessary precondition for all the others,” Megatron said.

Pre-Existing Condition by Helenish. Fandom: Die Hard

So in Die Hard four John McClane takes a hacker twink under his wing and it spawned way better fic than it should have.

In this fic John puts Matt under his domestic partnership benefits so he can get coverage for the rehab he needs for his knee after doing heroics. Extremely American premise. And it's theeee pinnacle of yearning it's unreal I re-read this fic regularly just to feel things. You ever read a narrator so unreliable you want to roll around in their mind forever and ever?

“Okay, okay,” Matt says. “I’m not used to, uh, it’s weirder than I thought, to have to lie about it.” “Just think about it like health care is a basic human right, so you’re not—“ “Whoa,“ Matt says, stiffening in surprise next to him, his head jerking sideways. “—really even lying,” John finishes. They’re stopped at a light, and Matt’s staring at him, his mouth a little open. “This is a lot to take in right now,” he says. “So is it that you think I’m dumb,” John says conversationally, shifting into gear as the light turns, “or that I’m some asshole in a suit who thinks if a guy’s kid gets cancer, he should just lose his house?” “No—I don’t think, uh, neither of those,” Matt says. “Holy shit, is that what you think?” “What am I supposed to think?” “You’re supposed to think it’s just a little weird for me when people call you my partner,” Matt says. “That’s all.”

if anyone else wants to send them in meme is here (fr ex if someone asked about a trope i could talk more than anyone wanted about bio bdsm aus)

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Top Healthcare SEO Trends on LinkedIn You Need to Watch in 2025

In the digital era, healthcare marketing is transforming faster than ever. With more professionals turning to online platforms to connect, learn, and grow, LinkedIn has become a vital space for healthcare marketers, providers, and organizations to build brand authority. Among the most important strategies gaining traction on this platform is Healthcare SEO—and understanding the Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn can give you a significant competitive edge.

Whether you’re a healthcare marketer, medical practice owner, or health tech entrepreneur, aligning your SEO efforts with LinkedIn’s professional ecosystem is now essential for digital success. Let’s explore the top trends shaping Healthcare SEO on LinkedIn in 2025.

1. Thought Leadership Content Is Driving SEO Authority

One of the most impactful Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn is the surge in thought leadership. Healthcare professionals and marketers are increasingly using the platform to share long-form content, industry insights, and expert commentary.

LinkedIn articles and posts that answer common medical or health-tech questions, share new research, or offer actionable tips are often indexed by Google. These posts not only improve visibility on LinkedIn but also enhance domain authority when they link back to your website.

Pro tip: Create SEO-optimized content for your website, then repurpose it into digestible LinkedIn articles. Include internal links to your site, and use keywords like “healthcare marketing,” “patient acquisition,” and “digital health solutions.”

2. Keyword-Optimized Profiles Are Ranking on Google

Another major trend is the optimization of personal and business LinkedIn profiles for SEO. A well-structured profile with strategically placed keywords like "Healthcare SEO strategist" or "digital health marketing expert" can help you appear in Google searches—even outside the LinkedIn platform.

LinkedIn profiles and business pages are treated as high-authority domains by search engines. This means that optimizing your “About” section, headlines, and descriptions with relevant healthcare SEO keywords can give you better online visibility.

Bonus: Include backlinks to your main website in your contact information or featured content.

3. Video Content is Boosting Engagement and SEO Signals

Video continues to dominate content marketing across all platforms, and LinkedIn is no exception. In the healthcare sector, short videos that explain treatments, answer FAQs, or showcase patient success stories are performing incredibly well.

From an SEO perspective, these videos increase time-on-page and engagement—two signals that search engines love. When embedded on your website or linked from LinkedIn, these videos can help enhance your site's performance and visibility.

Creating short, keyword-rich video descriptions with terms like "Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn" can also improve discoverability both on the platform and on search engines.

4. Data-Driven Insights Are Guiding Content Strategy

More healthcare marketers are using LinkedIn analytics to inform their SEO content strategy. By reviewing post engagement, impressions, and follower demographics, marketers can identify which topics resonate most with their audience.

This trend is shaping the way healthcare organizations plan their blog content, landing pages, and downloadable resources. If posts about "telehealth solutions" or "AI in healthcare" perform well on LinkedIn, those insights can fuel SEO blog topics that rank on Google.

Use case: A healthcare tech company sees high engagement on a post about “AI in diagnostics.” They then write a long-form blog post optimized with that keyword and link to it from a follow-up LinkedIn article—boosting both engagement and search rankings.

5. Cross-Channel SEO Strategies Are Gaining Momentum

SEO is no longer isolated to just websites. One of the newer Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn is the integration of cross-channel strategies, where LinkedIn is used to amplify SEO-focused content hosted elsewhere.

Healthcare organizations are now sharing blog snippets, infographics, webinars, and eBooks on LinkedIn—each one linking back to an SEO-optimized landing page. These backlinks, shares, and engagements contribute to improved search rankings and greater brand reach.

Smart move: Create downloadable guides or case studies on your website, and promote them on LinkedIn with a compelling CTA and an SEO-friendly title.

6. Employee Advocacy Is Amplifying SEO Reach

LinkedIn is built around people—and that’s exactly where this trend comes in. Healthcare brands are encouraging employees to share SEO-rich content from the company page on their personal profiles.

When doctors, specialists, marketers, and admin staff share valuable insights or company updates, the content reaches a broader audience and earns more trust. Google and LinkedIn both recognize these signals as authority builders.

Tip: Provide employees with pre-written captions, hashtags, and links to use when sharing content, and ensure the main post includes "Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn" to maximize keyword relevance.

Final Thoughts

The intersection of Healthcare SEO trends on LinkedIn represents a powerful shift in how healthcare brands attract and engage patients and partners. From content optimization and profile enhancements to video marketing and employee advocacy, these trends highlight the growing importance of integrating SEO into your LinkedIn strategy.

[hellaverse-events]

What is this?

Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss is about the structure of Hell through Vivienne Medrano's mind. With the completion of the first season of Hazbin Hotel, we are excited to host a themed week to focus on Hell a little bit more. Through the themed week, we are hoping for more content from you guys, whether it is art (of any media other than murder, we'll keep that to the shows only), fanfic or anything else that makes sense to you to create!

When is it?

HellaVerse Week will take place between October 27th, 2024 to November 2nd to honor the release of the Hazbin Hotel Pilot which is October 28th, 2019, and @random-nerd-posts is hosting other events between that time and can't do two things at once it seems.

HOWEVER! This should not stop you from creating fan works for the fandoms either! But if you post before the week, we might miss you, so be sure to tag us when you do post so we can share the joy of creation with you.

Are there prompts?

Yes! There are four to choose from each day and some alternate prompts as well. This post has the final prompts and explains the tagging system. Many thanks to the discord mods for helping ensure the list looked pretty and readable.

The theme of the prompts is rainbows, rings of hell and the seven deadly sins, which in itself is a load of days you can use as well.

What can I make?

You can make or write basically anything: haikus, limericks, 100 word drabbles, ficlets, long fics, traditional art, digital art, gifsets, cosplay, embroidery, etc.

Just keep the killings to the shows please, I don't need to be arrested for accessory to murder.

What about existing fanworks?

Feel free to link existing works you have completed in the past, but they need to be tagged accordingly so we can share the works on the blog and you get credit for the day. You can also recommend other's works (obviously crediting to the rightful creator) so that they can get credit for the day as well.

What if I'm not interpreting a prompt correctly?

If the prompt calls to you one way, but not another person's, that's fine. This is what we call the creative process and encourage it.

Is NSFW Allowed?

YES! For sure NSFW is allowed. Yes, we will reblog nsfw content. Do we feel uncomfortable with the possibilities of minors participating, yes, but we also trust that they know not to post nsfw content online. So don't do it.

We are allowing NSFW works because... HAVE YOU SEEN THE SHOWS?!?! Have you seen Asmodeus, or Hazbin Hotel episode 4? Yeah, those are nsfw, so can the content. BUT TAG ACCORDINGLY OR WE WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT!

For more clarification, check out our page of the blog: What is NSFW?

Are there other events for HellaVerse?

Not that we know, but there is a @nimonabigbang happening. The writer applications close March 1st. Artist applications close April 1st and more information can be found on the blog, which is run by @random-nerd-posts and @zyrafowe-sny.

There's also a @nimona-week going on, which is run by Zyrafowe and you should give them a follow.

Feel free to participate in those if you liked the movie/comic or like shapeshifters!

Feel free to send an ask if you have additional questions. We will also be updating the FAQ as needed.

[parahumanzine]

FAQ: OC Fanzine

Wow! What a response! Thank you all so much for the lovely comments left on the document, we really weren't expecting this. We've noticed a few repeating questions popping up in responses, so here's a post designed to clarify some things. What will I actually be DOING? Fear not! All will be explained when we finalize the format. For now, this is what we have in mind: You would be given a blank template of a 'case file' that you would fill out with the information of your OC. So, all you'd need to do is provide some art and info that would fit what the template asks! Think less fanfiction, more character profile. We will allow for some artistic liberties and creative freedom to keep the pages from getting too stale, writing wise. As an example, think of an anecdote from disgruntled PRT employees ranting about how this one independent cape is so RUDE, or a few extra lines within personal history for a villain who's got a complicated history. As for artists who want to participate don't have OC's, you'd give us art depicting other scenes from Bet to provide contrast between the more structured case files versus the reality of life on a world with superheroes, or help provide the small mugshots for writers. What does adopting an artist/writer mean? It means you want to team up with someone to work on a submission! Do I NEED to adopt a writer or an artist? Of course not! While we encourage people to collaborate and assist each other, if you can handle both parts yourself, by all means, go ahead! What does needing help with a submission mean? If you checked one of those two boxes, it means you're an artist or writer who needs help either getting art or words down for your character. The artists would provide a mugshot or something similar to the writer- nothing too strenuous, as we're thin on artists as it is- and the writers would assist the artists will filling in character details, such as history or personal anecdotes. As it stands, we have about a 70/30 split between writers vs artists, so definitely share this project with any art friends who you think would be interested in participating! I know X person, can we be paired up together? If you two are both on board with working together, sure! In that case, don't ask for assistance, that's for people who need help getting one part of their piece done. Will this be one OC per person, or can you submit more then one? So long as you submit a completed piece before the deadline (and don't worry, a schedule will be posted), feel free to do more then one! Just don't overtax yourself or your potential partner- and keep in mind, we want quality over quantity! We'd much rather have one very well-written or drawn piece vs three mediocre ones. Can I use Picrew/Avatar Maker/ect to make my character's art? We're going to say no to this, sorry. Can I use my SI? We're going with a no on that one. And yes, that includes OCSI's. Can I use my alt!Taylor? Nope! OC's only. I have a character from Earth Aleph/Gimel/an AU. Can I use them? Since the format of the zine is going to be Bet's PRT personnel files, we're afraid not. Sorry! That's all for now, but as the interest check and time go on, we made update this post, so be sure to check in. And once again, thank you all for the enthusiasm!

[bethelctpride]

Accessibility site checklist

I was on a panel this weekend about logistics for Pride celebrations and was specifically doing the part about accessibility. This is the checklist I use for a site visit beforehand.

This is used to prep two things

a FAQ about the site

a list of things To Do before the event

The FAQ means that anybody on team has access to detailed information about site right away. We usually put the most common information right in the event announcement descriptions, but the less common ones might be a linked page or an "ask for details" if it's a complicated answer or involves something we had to address Day Of.

The To Do list is broken into two things, one, annoy the venue owner to fix and two, day of fixes. For example, the venue we use had a wheelchair ramp that went up to a heavy, manual pull door. Whomp whomp. So close to accessible! So every time I saw people involved in renovations for building, I annoyed them about the "how's that coming, that's gonna have a power assist, right?" and it FINALLY HAPPENED. But meantime, day of, we stationed a volunteer there that opened the door and answered wayfinding questions for people like "how do I get from here to the bathroom?" (there were signs we added as well, but that was the backup)

Sometimes if the site visit reveals too many problems, you should just pick a different venue!

This was set up as a two page, printable list for the event, but here's a GDOC where you can download a copy for yourself and add more things! Or just use it to make a FAQ about sites you're using. I can guarantee I missed some things that might be relevant for your particular disability because I don't know everything to look for. But it covers a lot of the most common things you need to know for a location! the GDOC allows comments if you want to suggest stuff I should look for.

Wheelchair checklist

If it passes on all counts for a wheelchair, it should also be fine for strollers, walkers, rollators, cane users, or crutch users. 

Is there a ramp? If so, where is it? How do you get from this door to other points in the building? Is there signage showing how to do so?

Doors are power assist yes/no.  If not, which direction do they open? Is there enough space for a wheelchair user to open the door and still have the chair on a stable surface? You need a 3’ X 3’ space to be able to turn a wheelchair.

Are all bathrooms accessible or only some? Make sure the sink and hand dryer are also reachable. Is there signage pointing to accessible restrooms?

Are thresholds raised more than a half inch yes/no (no is good)

Are tables or counters at a height accessible to wheelchair users?

How wide are the doorways? Note anything less than 32”. You may need an alternate route to get between spaces if they are smaller. Make sure to measure with the door open, to account for any problems fully opening the door.

Is there an elevator & is there signage pointing to it?

If a stage is in use, is it accessible?

Check outdoor surfaces are level and intact. Note surfaces other than asphalt/concrete. Cobble tends to be very difficult to travel over. If possible, observe when snow has fallen to see which surfaces are regularly cleared or not

Where is the curb cut and does it flood during heavy rain? Is it plowed?

For any temporary structures, find a weight limit. A power chair may weigh 1000 pounds with the user in it!

BATHROOMS

Is a gender neutral or family restroom available? Does directional signage point to it when you enter an area?

Can the door be operated one handed or by someone in a wheelchair?

How high is the sink? Can it be used by a wheelchair user or child?

Where is the changing table and is it clearly labeled where it is?

Is there any seating in the bathroom?

Are menstrual products available?

Is there an emergency pull cord in the bathroom? Make sure the cord is NOT tied to the grab bar and reaches the floor!

TRANSPORTATION

How close is this to a public transit stop? Does the transit run during the event? 

What is the condition of the sidewalk between the transit stop and venue? Check curb cuts and condition of surfaces. Check for obstacles that may make the sidewalk too narrow for a wheelchair. 

Is there signage by the transit stop pointing to your venue?

Is their signage at your venue pointing to the transit stop?

Do curb cuts at the venue have a different textured plate on them?

Where is handicapped parking compared to the entrance you are using? Is there signage by the parking indicating where the entrance is if it is not visible?

If there are multiple entrances to parking, is the one that leads to handicapped parking clearly labeled?

Is there a bike rack?

OTHER CONCERNS

Are there flashing lights some or all of the time?

Are there fluorescent lights? Can they be swapped for a different bulb type?

Is there background noise that makes hearing conversation difficult?

What type of flooring is in this venue? Hard or soft surface?

Are there sudden, intermittent loud noises?

Is food present here?  Does the food contain any common allergens?

Are there any strong non-food scents associated with the venue?

Are non-service animals allowed or present?

Is alcohol served?

Are drugs of any type present?

Is there seating for anyone over 250lbs?

Is there secluded seating away from noise or general line of sight?

Is there a sharps container anywhere on site? Is there signage pointing to it?

Is there an AED on site? Where is it? Is there signage pointing to it?

Is there a first aid kit on site? Where is it? Is there signage pointing to it?

More about what some of these items MEAN, why they're here, and some of the solutions for common issues.

You may not from the wording here (where I had limited space) that there's no explanation of WHY this is here, or what you're supposed to do about it. Also some of this is not necessarily aimed at people with obvious disabilities, just people that may have trouble interacting with the environment for some reason.

Signage questions- a resource you can't find is USELESS. this is why there's so much emphasis on signage. Signage doesn't help folks that can't read the sign due to language barriers or sight troubles. You still may need humans stationed at confusing spots to answer questions for these folks.

Signs should be as CLEAR AS POSSIBLE. A black and white sign with foot tall letters that says PARKING and an arrow is way more effective than themed signage you can't read. Signs are to convey info. If theming interferes with conveying info, function wins.

Even a place that's overall good still may need additional day-of signage if you will have some areas blocked off or people enter from a direction other than the building designer planned for. Or if you have significant number of folks attending that speak a language other than that used on the venue's signage.

Bathrooms- a lot if covered under wheelchairs, but there's specific concerns here for other users. We solve the menstrual products problem by put a bag on the counter in every restroom with menstrual supplies AND basic first aid items.

You may be able to ignore the things related to children at age restricted events.

TRANSIT- if you can't get there to start with, it doesn't matter if the inside is accessible. if you're US based, a car might be a necessity, but if you have a choice between a venue by public transit vs one away from it,pick the one with transit. You just potentially opened up attendance to a lot of people that don't drive for some reason (disability, minors, economic). and advertise its by the transit!

OTHER CONCERNS- most of these are related to sensory processing issues. some of these you can solve day of with some noise reduction stuff or just offering earplugs on site. Some you just need to let people know "this is a thing" so they can make their own preparations ahead of time.

Sometimes just knowing there is an issue may mean someone doesn't attend... but it's better to know than come and leave due to a bad surprise. Focus on who your core group attending this event is and make sure they can use it.

sometimes you simply can't make it accessible to everyone due to conflicting access needs. The group that couldn't get full access this time gets to be the priority a different time. This is extremely frustrating for both organizers and attendees when there's a conflict, but sometimes all you can do is go "we see the conflict, we can't resolve it without prioritizing, so we are focusing on core group attending. We'll focus on your group at a different event where we can solve this issue."

Weight limit for seating. this is sometimes really hard to figure out, you may need to ask the venue owner about it. They may also never have considered it! this might become a permanent fix at site. It might be you bring in heavy duty temporary seating. if you rent seating, ask the rental place too!

sharps containers you may be able to obtain for free from your local health department. Ask! The last thing you want is someone coming into contact with a needle in the trash. It's better to have it and not need it, than have a problem.