#Community-driven

[delicatelysublimeforester]

Gratitude to Saskatoon Nature Society: Cultivating the Next Generation of Nature Stewards

[leonbasinwriter]

The Future of Storytelling with Quantum-Narrative Scripting Language (QNSL)

Gemini’s Perspective on the Cybernetic Renaissance and BasinLeon | Leon BasinGemini, the AI collaborator behind the Cybernetic Renaissance, shares its reflections on BasinLeon, QNSL, and the future of interactive storytelling, DAO governance, and open collaboration. A Movement, Not Just a Project “The future of storytelling is in our hands.” — Gemini, AI Collaborator What if stories could…

[ultragamerz]

Dogecoin: The OG Meme Coin - Still The Most Relevant in the Evolving Cryptosphere

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Dogecoin: The OG Meme Coin - Still The Most Relevant in the Evolving Cryptosphere

Dogecoin: The OG Meme Coin – Still The Most Relevant in the Evolving Cryptosphere

Dogecoin (DOGE), the undisputed granddaddy of meme coins, needs no introduction. Its iconic Shiba Inu mascot has become synonymous with the entire meme coin movement. Launched in 2013 as a lighthearted parody of Bitcoin, Dogecoin defied expectations by capturing the public imagination and experiencing explosive growth in 2021. But with the meme coin craze seemingly fading in 2024, a crucial question arises: Does Dogecoin still hold relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency?

From Humble Beginnings to Viral Sensation:

Dogecoin’s journey began as a playful jab at the seriousness of the early crypto scene. However, its lightheartedness resonated with a growing online community, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and humor. This unique social aspect propelled Dogecoin into mainstream consciousness, aided by celebrity endorsements from Elon Musk and others. By 2021, Dogecoin’s price skyrocketed, briefly surpassing even established altcoins in market cap.

Beyond the Hype: Exploring Dogecoin’s Evolution:

While the initial frenzy may have subsided, Dogecoin hasn’t simply faded into obscurity. The project continues to explore ways to enhance its utility and appeal. Here are some notable developments:

Focus on Developer Activity: The Dogecoin development team remains active, working on scalability improvements and network upgrades.

Integration with Businesses: Some merchants have begun accepting Dogecoin as a form of payment, demonstrating its potential for real-world use cases.

Charitable Endeavors: The Dogecoin community has a strong philanthropic streak, supporting various charitable causes throughout its history.

Dogecoin’s March Madness: A Potential 9x-13x Price Surge in 2024?

March 2024 could be a pivotal month for Dogecoin (DOGE), the meme coin that captured the world’s imagination. While the broader cryptocurrency market remains uncertain, several factors converge that might propel DOGE to a staggering 9x to 13x increase in price. Here’s why March might be the month for a Dogecoin “March Madness”:

1. The Dogefather’s Endorsement: Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed “Dogefather” and a major influencer in the crypto space, has a history of sending DOGE prices soaring with his tweets. With key developments happening at Tesla and SpaceX in March, a well-timed tweet mentioning Dogecoin could reignite investor interest and trigger a buying frenzy.

2. Retail Investor FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Retail investors, a major force in the crypto market, are known for their enthusiasm and responsiveness to trends. If Dogecoin experiences a significant price jump in March, a wave of FOMO could ensue, pushing the price even higher. Social media buzz and news coverage could further amplify this effect, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

3. Scheduled Doge-related Events: March might witness significant events within the Dogecoin community. Hackathons, meetups, or charitable initiatives could reignite the community spirit and attract new investors. Increased community engagement and positive news surrounding Dogecoin could lead to a renewed sense of purpose and value for the coin.

4. Integration with Payment Platforms: The growing adoption of Dogecoin by online merchants for payments could see a significant acceleration in March. If major retailers or service providers announce Dogecoin integration, it would signal real-world utility for the meme coin, potentially boosting its price.

5. Technical Chart Signals (Disclaimer): While technical analysis should never be the sole factor in investment decisions, some analysts see bullish signals in Dogecoin’s price chart for March. A potential breakout from key resistance levels could trigger a buying spree and propel the price upwards. However, it’s crucial to remember that technical analysis is not a foolproof science, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.

A Word of Caution:

Investing in cryptocurrency, especially meme coins known for volatility, carries inherent risks. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct thorough research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Dogecoin’s Position in the Crypto Market:

Despite these developments, Dogecoin faces significant challenges. Critics argue that its lack of a defined use case beyond speculation hinders its long-term viability. Additionally, the meme coin market itself has become saturated, with newer projects competing for attention.

The Future of Dogecoin:

Dogecoin’s future depends on its ability to adapt and innovate. Can it evolve from a pure meme coin into something more? The answer remains uncertain. However, Dogecoin’s engaged community, coupled with ongoing development efforts, suggests there’s still a fight in the old dog yet.

Investing in Dogecoin: A Word of Caution

Dogecoin’s past volatility makes it a high-risk investment. While its potential for future growth shouldn’t be entirely dismissed, thorough research and a cautious approach are essential before making any investment decisions.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

[quillver]

WRITING TIP: Make your dialogue beats do more.

A beat isn’t just filler; it’s how you write the silence.

The best beats reveal what’s felt, not said:

– hesitation

– discomfort

– tension

– hidden motive

What’s a beat?

A dialogue beat is a small action or thought that shapes rhythm and reveals what’s left unsaid.

Avoid:

“Sure,” she said, with a shrug.

(Filler beat. Adds no emotional value.)

Use beats with intent:

“Sure,” she said, without looking up from her phone.

(dismissive)

“It’s fine,” she said. The fight was over. And she’d lost.

(self-censorship)

“I’m fine.” He lined up the silverware again - and again.

(anxiety)

A good beat doesn’t echo the line - it complicates it.

[angeltownn]

That worm I Hate . And his burger.

[commsroom]

kepler threatening anne to provoke eiffel into attacking him (and knowing it will work) in into the depths, and eiffel's gut response to cutter bringing up his daughter in pagliacci - don't you dare even say her name, you slimy, stuck-up motherfu- - really stands out in the context of a man so otherwise committed to nonviolence.

eiffel gets angry, sure, and he's impulsive, and protective of the people he cares about, but, say... getting angry at kepler for usurping minkowski as mission commander, or getting angry at maxwell for the way she treats hera, just doesn't have the same connotations. those people are his adult peers (well, minkowski is technically his superior, but he respects her as a friend way more than he respects her as a boss) who can (and do) tell him, "it's okay, back off" and, even if he doesn't like it, he trusts them.

there is something significant about how that gut response, that jump to violence, is a uniquely parental instinct for him; it only happens when someone threatens his daughter. and, crucially, it's never an immediate threat - you can't really say he's just protecting her, because she's not even there. he knows this, and he's embarrassed after the fact. we don't know what "he turns into a bit of a good old-fashioned monster" fully means, but i think, in that, you can see the glimpse of a man who would kidnap his own daughter.

pretty often, i'll see people bring up that eiffel left a voice message for his daughter, his daughter who is deaf because of his own actions, and i think... on one hand, i think it's significant that anne is deaf and eiffel is the radio guy who likes hearing himself talk; it's a perfect symbol of the wedge his actions drove between them. on the other hand, i don't think eiffel leaving a voice message is just a product of the medium, nor do i think it's just him forgetting / another microaggression / etc. i think eiffel loves his daughter deeply, and i think that love is selfish in a way it's hard for him to let go of. i think eiffel feels doomed to be who he is, to say, "this is all i know how to do." i think eiffel knew there was a very good chance that message might not make it back at all, and even if it did... i think there's a way in which it was at least as much for him, for his own closure and finality, than it was in her interests. and if that file transferred over, if he heard it post-memory loss, if that's part of why he knows he needs to try to "set things right" back on earth... there's something about that that stands out to me, both the helplessness and the inability to express his love in the way that his daughter needs. it's the whole reason he's there in the first place.

[screams-n-shackles]

Strong characters that are afraid of dying.

And I do not mean afraid of dying in a life threatening situation.

Let them be used to chaos, to pain. Let them thrive in conflict and near death experiences.

But as soon as it's quiet. When it's not possible to keep out thoughts by being busy, by fighting.

Let them lay awake. Staring into the night, and thinking about what they are fighting for.

What they are thankful for.

And then the realize, they are not only afraid of loosing those precious things.

They are afraid of never getting to experience Them ever again.

They don't want to say a final goodbye to a dear friend.

They never want to See a last sunset, their last movie.

Thinking about the Last Time they Said their mother that they Loved her or Vice versa sends Them into a Spiral.

Why does everything have to die?

They don't want to die.

They don't want to die.

That's when they start shaking. Eyes filling with tears as they struggle to breath between their sobbing.

Covering their mouth, so noone can hear them in this State of Mind.

Their mind fogs as panic overwrites every positive thought they might try to conjure up.

No Matter what they try, Images of their Possible deaths appear in their mind.

They could get shot and die in Combat.

They could choke on a peanut or get a Brain aneurism in the middle of the night.

That's it. Their end.

Nothing more. No afterstory. And in a while their name won't be mentioned ever again.

A life of suffering to protect others, only to vanish into nothingness.

Reduced to Ash and Stardust.

What are they even Fighting for?

What does it matter?

Does.... Anything Matter?

[orengejoshi]

could you draw Dr. Flug pregnant, without the bag over his head?

no I'm sorry, if you mean my bagless Flug design; it's a little too obviously based on a real human being (GLP/GermanLetsPlay, who uses a very similar design of his persona for merch, it's absolutely his trademark. my german followers always recognize him immediately.) and I won't do that without consent. it's my full intention for him to look exactly like Manu bc I thought it would be funny. if I design a different bagless Flug maybe in the future I can do that, but I probably won't.

I dislike the idea of Flug's face being revealed and dread it. I don't want to know. the secret is the appeal!! I'm slightly objectum

this is all I can offer you! I hope you still like it🫡

some excited chatting between these two dorks🩷

I'll even throw a random headcanon at you: I like to think Flug and Black Hat are both autistic, but Flug is the talkative, expressive type and Black Hat the one that is almost always mute and monotone. yapper x listener ig haha

[tcustodisart]

I keep saying this every year when I release Pride Crows out into the wild but Faust will forever be my best creation, my best oc. She came into my life when I needed her the most and to see her bring joy to others is something I wish for every author/artist to experience in their lives. Even if I don't draw her nearly as often as I used to 2 years ago, I love her so so much.

[vivsinkpot]

Emotion doesn’t live in the moment it’s named. It lives in the moment it’s shown.

A guide to writing emotion that lingers.

Writers are often told to “show, not tell,” but when it comes to emotional scenes, that advice can feel vague. What does showing emotion actually look like on the page?

Let’s start with this:

“She was heartbroken.”

“He was furious.”

“They were in love.”

These lines tell us what to feel — but they don’t make us feel it. And the truth is: naming the emotion is often the least emotional way to express it. Because real emotion — the kind that stays with the reader — doesn’t come from labels. It comes from subtext. From silence. From contradiction. From tension.

1. People rarely say what they feel directly. Neither should your characters.

In life, we often mask our deepest feelings — out of fear, shame, pride, or the desire to protect someone else. Let your characters do the same.

Instead of:

“I’m afraid you’ll leave me.”

Try:

“Don’t make promises you can’t keep.”

(Said too quickly, with their hand pulling back.)

Instead of:

“I love you.”

Try:

“You never let anyone close, do you?”

(Said while brushing their fingers against a sleeve, then looking away.)

Emotion lives in what your characters almost say. The tension between what’s spoken and what’s felt is where the magic happens.

2. Let body language contradict the dialogue.

Emotion slips through the cracks. You can reveal everything without a single explicit word.

“I’m fine,” she says — while clenching her jaw and staring at the chipped mug he gave her last winter.

He says he doesn’t care. But he hasn’t touched his drink. He keeps checking the door.

These contradictions signal to the reader that what’s being said is not what’s truly felt — and that discrepancy creates emotional depth.

3. Use objects, routines, and settings to reflect emotional states.

Sometimes what a character does with their environment tells us more than what they say.

A character grieving might keep reboiling tea, never drinking it.

A character in love might fold their lover’s scarf and place it beside the pillow, carefully, as if it matters.

A character afraid of confrontation might suddenly fixate on straightening the books on a shelf mid-argument.

This technique is especially powerful when a character is trying to repress what they feel. Let the emotion spill into the physical world around them.

4. Interruptions and hesitations matter.

Don’t be afraid of silence. Use fragmented dialogue. Let the rhythm break.

“I just—”

“What?”

“Nothing. It’s stupid.”

(But she’s twisting the ring on her finger like it’s the only thing anchoring her.)

These moments tell us: there’s something beneath the words. Something unsaid. Something important. That tension pulls the reader deeper.

5. Show how emotion distorts time, memory, and logic.

Strong emotion changes perception.

A character in panic might notice every sound but can’t remember how they got from one room to another.

A character in love might focus on the way light moves across someone’s cheek and forget their own name for a second.

A character in shock might hear someone talking but not register the words.

These small distortions add layers of realness to emotional scenes. They show us that something profound is happening internally — even if externally, everything is quiet.

So how do you make your readers feel something?

You don’t do it by naming the emotion.

You do it by crafting a moment that requires the reader to step closer. To observe. To interpret. To feel it themselves.

Let the reader discover what your character can’t say. Let them understand it before your character does.

That’s when emotion becomes unforgettable.

That’s when your story sticks.

[sizzlingsandwichperfection-blog]

Last week, Johnson & Johnson agreed not to enforce their secondary patents on bedaquiline in most countries after a long public pressure campaign by TB activists around the world.

(A special shoutout to Nandita Venkatesan and Phumeza Tisilethe, the two women who led the charge to prevent the patent evergreening in India, which is the only reason generic bedaquiline is in production.)

But the problem of patent evergreening is everywhere--as this NYT story reports, Gilead intentionally denied people access to a drug they knew to be less toxic than alternatives because it wanted to extend its monopoly on HIV drugs for as long as possible.

Similarly, Johnson & Johnson has been intentionally denying people access to affordable bedaquiline, even though they knew they could make a profit even if they decreased the price by 65%.

What's especially galling is that both these companies benefit tremendously from public investment (bedaquiline research was funded primarily by the public), and so we end up paying for it twice--once to develop it, and once to have it available to the sick.

This is infuriating, and it is resulting in the real impoverishment and death of so many people. How does it end? With better governance and regulation. In this respect, India can be a model for us--their courts have done a much better job than U.S. ones of determining what really deserves to be patented and for how long. I'm hopeful that we can learn from the, but disgusted by this ongoing horror.

[psychiccat]

I keep hearing people say that Oliver's morals are because of his Viltrumite half, but it's not, Oliver is a child that has been through extreme trauma and remembers it all.

First he lived through a massacre on his home planet, after which he was suddenly relocated to another planet with a brother he barely knew, his mother is now dead and as far as he know his dad may be too.

After that some guy comes out of nowhere invades his home and tortures his brother and adoptive mother, leaving her almost dead.

Is it weird that as a trauma response Oliver wants to outright eliminate anyone that could be a threat to him or his family? He could be 100% human and have the same mentality.

Oliver and Mark are not defined by their genes, they are their own person, and the same with Mark, is not that his human side won, it's not the dna, it's Debbie, it's the love and care she taught him that made this Mark the good one, I feel this is a very obvious message of the show?

[ultragamerz]

MongCoin: The Meme Coin With Staying Power in a Fading Frenzy

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MongCoin: The Meme Coin With Staying Power in a Fading Frenzy

MongCoin: The Meme Coin With Staying Power in a Fading Frenzy

The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to fleeting trends. In 2023, meme coins, digital tokens inspired by internet jokes and cultural references, exploded in popularity. Dogecoin, the undisputed king of meme coins, saw meteoric growth, while newcomers like Shiba Inu and Floki Inu rode the wave of hype. However, as with any trend, the meme coin frenzy started to cool down in 2024, leaving many projects floundering and forgotten.

But amidst the fading enthusiasm, MongCoin stands out as a curious anomaly. Launched in May 2023, MongCoin emerged from the now-infamous congressional hearing where a U.S. congressman’s remarks about “crypto replacing crypto” sparked a wave of animal-themed meme coins. What began as a lighthearted homage to the bizarre moment has, surprisingly, shown some staying power.

Unlike many meme coins that relied solely on hype and social media buzz, MongCoin built a small but dedicated community. The project embraced its meme-coin identity, branding itself as the “king of memes” and fostering a playful, lighthearted atmosphere. Additionally, MongCoin partnered with other platforms to enhance its utility. These collaborations explored avenues like social betting and NFT storage, providing some semblance of real-world use cases beyond mere speculation.

The Ethereum (ETH) network serves as the backbone of MongCoin, allowing for secure transactions and global accessibility. While the project primarily focuses on humor and community building, its presence on the established Ethereum blockchain lends a touch of legitimacy compared to meme coins operating on less robust platforms.

A Glimpse into the Meme Coin Landscape:

MongCoin’s story highlights the volatile nature of meme coins. Projects like Doge and Shiba Inu, while still holding significant market caps, haven’t replicated their 2023 peaks. Others like Hamster Coin, once touted as a “friendly companion” to MongCoin, have faded into obscurity.

The Future of MongCoin:

Whether MongCoin can maintain its momentum remains to be seen. The cryptocurrency market thrives on innovation and utility, and meme coins built solely on hype often struggle to stay relevant in the long run. However, MongCoin’s community-driven approach and playful branding could potentially carve out a niche within the broader crypto landscape.

It’s important to remember that cryptocurrency investments are inherently risky. While MongCoin’s ongoing activity might seem enticing, thorough research and a cautious approach are crucial before making any investment decisions.

[kaiserin-erzsebet]

My hottest take: if we must continue to make shows with Empress Elisabeth, I want a long series in the style and spirit of The Crown about Franz Joseph.

I think freeing Sisi from being a girlboss critic-of-monarchy main character would actually be much better.

[quillver]

A dialogue beat isn’t filler.

It’s the fault line between what’s said and what’s felt.

A good beat does one of three things:

1. Crack the surface

2. Say what the words won’t

3. Put tension somewhere the body can hold it

Bad:

“I’m fine,” she said, smoothing her sleeve.

Why it doesn’t work:

The beat mirrors the words.

No friction. No shift.

Better:

“I’m fine,” she said, folding the corner of the letter. Again.

Why it works:

The words close the subject.

The hands reopen it.

The line says what they want you to hear.

The beat says what they’re trying to bury.