#I should make a tag for random and insane analyses

[keicordelle]

I want to hear the story of Momo's hair and his piercings. Like, at some point, fairly soon after joining Re:vale, he made the conscious decision to dye his hair the same white as Yuki's. He went out of his way to make Yuki's mark on him overt and visible to anyone who sees him. And yeah, maybe that makes him splashier and more eye-catching as an idol, especially in the days of Re:vale's formation where they were sort of just throwing themselves out there without any real course charted.

But still, he sat down at some point and decided to let Yuki's influence leave a permanent (semi-permanent) mark on his body. What was that like? Did he see Yuki dying the stripe in his hair one day and decide on the spot he'd dye his hair too? Did Yuki help him, that first time? Brushing bleach through his hair with messy gloved fingers and trying not to get it on the roots? Or did he do it himself, sneaking off with Yuki's dye to try to match the color? Was it planned? Did he do it to try to show unity between them for their audience, or was it a gesture done for Yuki alone, with the audience nothing more than a voyeuristic participant in his act of devotion?

And what of his piercings? Those really are a permanent mark on his body. Two helixes, green for Yuki and black for Ban, and his own pink studs through the lobe. Together, but apart. His Re:vale, the "real" Re:vale, high and obvious on his ear, a subtle homage but a permanent one. And Momo, quietly supporting them from afar.

Okay I may be reading too much into the piercings, but regardless of if they mean all that, he didn't even have his lobes pierced before joining Re:vale. He chose to do that for Yuki, for their Re:vale -- a Re:vale that he thought he was only going to be part of for 5 years. A permanent mark on his body for his transient role in his idol's life.

[mcmoth]

Dream SMP fandom etiquette

So. This post is probably too little, too late, considering the fandom and the issues I'm about to talk about have existed for so long now, and a lot of the people who need to hear this probably aren't on tumblr anyways, but I just wanted to dedicate a quick post to talk about fandom etiquette. Mostly pertaining to discourse, and interactions with people outside of our circle. These are just going to be my own personal thoughts, of course, but I felt it could be good to bring some of this to attention. So without further introduction:

Where to (not) talk about discourse:

Don't go into other streamer's vods to only focus about a different character. If you want to analyse, for example, c!Techno, do it in Techno's stream. Don't go into unrelated streams, like Tommy's, Tubbo's etc. to do it, even if they were a part of the event in question. This is, of course, with the exception if the character in question didn't stream their own pov. But otherwise, stay in your own space. This is to prevent cluttering a streamer's comments about unrelated discussion. To give further example: Tubbo's vod comments should primarily focus on Tubbo's character. Not Tommy's, Ranboo's, Techno's or whoever else's.

Don't start discourse in the comments of animatics. Seriously, stop that. Animatics aren't discussion boards. The comments are there to analyse and appreciate the video presented, not argue. It's especially rude if you pick a small detail, that wasn't even the focus of the animatic, or even a completely unrelated issue to rant out your frustrations about. To give examples: starting disc discourse in an animatic of Tommy talking to Wilbur, or rambling about how tragic Techno's character is in an animatic focused on clingy duo, etc.

This applies to fan songs as well.

Video essays are the exception to these rules. I think it's safe to say they're the place to bring your hot takes, if you really feel so inclined to argue in youtube comment sections (Though I'd personally advise to still keep the topic relevant).

Keep negativity out of fanfic comments. This isn't nearly as big of an issue as the last points, but I've seen it happen a couple times, so I'm deciding to mention it. Fanfics are written for fun. Even if you disagree with the characterisation or something else, unless the author is clear in accepting critique, keep criticism to yourself. And definitely don't rant about how you dislike a character unrelated to the fanfic. Sharing your thoughts on the fanfic itself is of course fine and welcomed, but when it turns from discussing the author's story to talking about how you dislike a character in canon, that's when it crosses a line. Example: comment talking about what you don't like about c!Tommy on a Bench Trio fanfiction.

When commenting on art, keep the feedback positive. Even if you dislike any presented character, keep that to yourself. Example: Don't say things like "I hate x character, but this art is good". You might think the author would feel honoured, but it's actually just hurtful.

How to deal with discourse:

This is gonna be a shorter section, because I think we all chose to do it in different ways, and that's valid. Also, it's just that I, myself, am still learning how to do this well, but I thought it could be good to try to lay it out anyways.

Try to scroll past takes you disagree with instead of arguing if you don't think you'd be able to keep your cool. Noone likes a random person yelling at them through a screen, and if you rant, you'll get an equally frustrated reply back, and noone will be happy. Either explain your point in a calm manner, or scroll past/ unfollow/block.

On the keeping cool thing, remember to just step away. Take a deep breath and calm yourself down before proceeding. To minimize the frustration you feel on a daily basis, filter tags, block people, avoid videos and youtube comment sections that you know will upset you, and leave certain internet spaces if you find yourself unable to escape negativity even with all those steps. Remember: in the end, it's all a game played by friends, a story, and your enjoyment of it lies in what you take from it. Abandon what makes you unhappy. Marie Kondo your fandom experience.

Also, here's your reminder, to whom this is relevant, to take care of yourself. Hydrate, eat, sleep, clean up, get fresh air, remember the things outside of all this. There's plenty to do outside of this fandom, and what you can do here can wait. There is no pressure, or obligation. Not for the content you create, not for the discussions you bring, not for responding to discourse, not for anything. Fandom is meant purely for fun, so take care <3

Interacting with people outside of the fandom:

This is something that I've seen a bit of talk about, and I thought I'd drop in my own thoughts on this as well. No matter the differences, we're all just trying to vibe, and I think these are important things to keep in mind to leave both sides better off:

Don't interact with hate posts. Just don't. You don't want to see them, they don't want to see you. Even if your response is lighthearted, their animosity is not. They will feel frustrated regardless, and the grudge will only grow. And if they're being agressive, calm discussion most likely won't happen even if you're being polite. Just leave it, please.

Correct misinformation calmly. I completely get how it can be frustrating to see blatant lies and all, but with our reputation, people will not listen if you're being antagonistic. Provide sources, explain, and leave it at that.

Don't be hateful, send death threats, or assume privilege or whatever else. That's stepping into the same shoes of the people you hate. Misunderstandings go both ways, and the fact of the matter is, I think most people who dislike DSMP, even the ones who are agressive about it, don't have their stance rooted in maliciousness. To expand on why the situation became what it is today, taken from a discussion on discord:

I think it's just a combination of Dream growing so insanely quickly + how internet spaces have changed over the years. When ccs like jackstepticeye or pewdiepie etc. grew popular, activism wasn't as prevalent and held to such importance. Now it's thankfully more talked about, but that also leads to Dream being more scrutinized in comparision. Add twitter trends and the general prevalence of the fandom, and you've got everyone feeling tired and frustrated and paranoid. People also tend not to fact check stuff, especially when it comes to celebrities and stuff they're not really interested in, so rumors spread fast.

And actually, I think there's absolutely valid reasons to be made uncomfortable by Dream SMP, either in it's creators, content or fandom, and there is, of course, stuff to criticise in general. The problem is the hate and misinformation and overexposure, but we are not going to solve any of that by being aggressive in return.

(This is, by the way, not talking about more serious cases. Like doxxing, or leaving gore images in hashtags, or similar instances. That's a whole different complicated issue that I don't feel qualified to tackle.)

And finally, don't overwhelm outsiders who merely mention the Dream SMP. Don't send asks asking them to watch it, don't write paragraphs explaining the lore, don't confuse them with inside jokes, just... Don't jump on people like that. Unless they're explicitly clear in wanting interaction and getting into the fandom, that kind of thing will just drive them away. This is in no way exclusive to the Dream SMP fandom, pretty much every fandom has people enthiastic to have more people involved, but since there are so unbelievably many of us, it's especially easy to go overboard with this stuff. Just... be polite, and don't pressure anyone. Be nice, please.

So.... ya! This would be it for this one, I think. Sorry that it's kinda long, thank you if you read it at all. Hope y'all have pleasant days ^^

[cydoniandetective]

I posted 34 times in 2021

4 posts created (12%)

30 posts reblogged (88%)

For every post I created, I reblogged 7.5 posts.

I added 28 tags in 2021

#iasip s15 links - 5 posts

#iasip s15 - 5 posts

#iasip links - 4 posts

#iasip - 3 posts

#loki - 3 posts

#loki spoilers - 2 posts

#doctor who - 2 posts

#star trek - 2 posts

#i swear i don't know why - 1 posts

#12th doctor - 1 posts

Longest Tag: 126 characters

#i don't feel bad about what i did because i learned to find the information i wanted online and that's helped me several times

My Top Posts in 2021

#4

thank you so much for posting iasap!!! people like you are honestly the true mvps <3 <3

aww no u! You're the real mvp!

Haha no problem! I'm happy to help

0 notes • Posted 2021-12-04 00:22:32 GMT

#3

hello! when i click the links for the s15 google drive it says the link is wrong or owner deleted it and i just wanted to check if it’s on my end or if it isnt accessible now? either way i rly appreciate u sharing them! it’s super kind to people who cant watch, and i’d come off anon but i dont use tumblr anymore lol i just browse the iasip tag w/o an account bc im insane! ok thanks

Hi anon! Thanks for telling me. I think I fixed it as I can once again access the files without being logged in or logged in a different account.

And anyway, it makes me happy to be able to share this with other people, because up until a few years ago I couldn't watch a lot of things because the content just wasn't available in my country (some still aren't) and I had a shitty internet connection. I depended on online communities to watch shows I would never get to see otherwise, so I'm very thankful for that!

There's nothing like being able to watch a show along with the rest of the world, honestly. You can follow the shitposts, the clowning, the analyses, the small posts with context, the beautiful creative content or just laugh at the memes that could go unnoticed after a few months or a year when/if the content is made available in your country (I'm not even going into prices of streaming services nowadays lol).

So yeah, this whole post was just to tell you the links should be working again!

1 notes • Posted 2021-12-03 00:36:58 GMT

#2

So, maybe I haven't really been consistent with tagging the download links and maybe I finally decided to organize them all in one place.

That place is the cringey titled "Da Sunny Links" page on the blog. I also included the S14 links from 2019 (whaaat, that was NOT two years ago). So if anyone ever wants to find a link to watch sunny quickly, go directly to that page instead of trying to guess what tags that crazy random person online decided to use each week.

42 notes • Posted 2021-12-03 01:08:20 GMT

#1

IASIP S15

Hello there, sorry for the wait. 

Episode 1 - 2020: A Year In Review GDrive: 1080p | 720p Mirror: 1080p | 720p

Episode 2 - The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7 GDrive: 1080p | 720p Mirror: 1080p | 720p

It might take a few minutes for GDrive to process the video. If you need more mirrors, feel free to ask me. Have fun!

306 notes • Posted 2021-12-02 11:02:58 GMT

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[volviroyale]

Tag Game

Tagged by @nettlekettle x

Rules: Answer 30 questions and tag 20 people you would like to get to know better.

1. Nicknames: Emm, Evert, Emser, Lilla rosenknopp (little rosebud) by my mother. Mostly just Emm though! 

2. Gender: Female.

3. Star Sign: Gemini.

4. Height: About 4′8″ maybe?

5. Time: 22:44

6. Birthday: June 8th,

7. Favourite Bands: Favourite band?! Eeeh... I have to go for like Sons (but only if @elmalin89 is fangirling them with me!) or something, just because of fandom maybe. And the fact that I just bought a T-shirt with the lyrics to Post-Fututre! Otherwise I have not had a favourite band since high school I think. Not that I can think of anyway!

8. Favourite Solo Artists: Sting! Any day of the week. (And a lot of different composers, but that is a different thing I suppose.)

9. The Song Stuck in my Head: A mashup between US Gay - Sons of an Illustrious Father and Sinnerman - Nina Simone.

10. Last Movie I Watched: Annabelle: Creation.

11. Last Show I watched: Twin Peaks. 

12. When Did I Create My Blog: In the summer 2012, like in the middle of July or something I think.

13. What Do I Post: Random personal things as well as some Beasts, Middle-Earth, and BBC Sherlock here and there.

14. Last Thing I Googled: The English translation for “korsfarare”. (It is “crusader” btw.)

15. Do You Have Any Other Blogs: Well, I got my main which I have not used in years, and then Squidd and I got this epic sideblog of ours. <3

16. Do You Get Asks: Rarely, but when I do I get super excited! 

17. Why Did You Choose Your URL: Volvi = rolling in Latin, and of curse you should wear your wheels like a queen!

18. Following: 412.

19. Followers: Like 150 or something (which is insane since my blog much be totally uninteresting if you don’t know me, and i personally only know a handful of people here!). :’)

20. Favorite Color: Mustard yellow!

21. Average Hours of Sleep: Oh it differs a lot! 5-8 usually maybe?

22. Lucky Number: Too much of a logician I’m afraid!

23. Instruments: I used to play the recorder way back, now I’m more of a start-and-restart-my-wheelchair-to-keep-the-rhythm kind of girl. :*

24. What Am I Wearing: Well, first thing I did when I got home just a while ago was to change into a pair of patterned pyjama leggings and a tank-top, but I still got my make up on so I’ve yet to go completely cosy!

25. How Many Blankets Do I Sleep With: One thin sheet and one blanket on top. Cosy!

26. Dream Job: A book editor for some fancy schmancy publishing house I suppose! And a writer! And just an intellectual really - give me a glass of something delicious and something to analyse, all dressed up in some dashing outfit, and I’ll be content!

27. Dream Trip: New Zealand!

28. Favorite Food: Sushi, lobster, seafood!

29. Nationality: Swedish.

30. Favorite Song Right Now: Let’s Misbehave - Swing Republic, I think.

Tagging: @elmalin89 and @tensai (2 instead of 20 - quality people and all that!) - don’t feel like you have to, I just like tagging you guys. :*