FYI artists and writers: some info regarding tumblr's new "third-party sharing" (aka selling your content to OpenAI and Midjourney)
You may have already seen the post by @staff regarding third-party sharing and how to opt out. You may have also already seen various news articles discussing the matter.
But here's a little further clarity re some questions I had, and you may too. Caveat: Not all of this is on official tumblr pages, so it's possible things may change.
(1) "I heard they already have access to my data and it doesn't really matter if I opt out"
From the 404 article:
A new FAQ section we reviewed is titled “What happens when you opt out?” states “If you opt out from the start, we will block crawlers from accessing your content by adding your site on a disallowed list. If you change your mind later, we also plan to update any partners about people who newly opt-out and ask that their content be removed from past sources and future training.”
So please, go click that opt-out button.
(2) Some future user: "I've been away from tumblr for months, and I just heard about all this. I didn't opt out before, so does it make a difference anymore?"
Another internal document shows that, on February 23, an employee asked in a staff-only thread, “Do we have assurances that if a user opts out of their data being shared with third parties that our existing data partners will be notified of such a change and remove their data?”
Andrew Spittle, Automattic’s head of AI replied: “We will notify existing partners on a regular basis about anyone who's opted out since the last time we provided a list. I want this to be an ongoing process where we regularly advocate for past content to be excluded based on current preferences. We will ask that content be deleted and removed from any future training runs. I believe partners will honor this based on our conversations with them to this point. I don't think they gain much overall by retaining it.”
It should make a difference! Go click that button.
(3) "I opted out, but my art posts have been reblogged by so many people, and I don't know if they all opted out. What does that mean for my stuff?"
This answer is actually on the support page for the toggle:
This option will prevent your blog's content, even when reblogged, from being shared with our licensed network of content and research partners, including those that train AI models.
And some further clarification by the COO and a product manager:
zingring: A couple people from work have reached out to let me know that yes, it applies to reblogs of "don't scrape" content. If you opt out, your content is opted out, even in reblog form.
cyle: yep, for reblogs, we're taking it so far as "if anybody in the reblog trail has opted out, all of the content in that reblog will be opted out", when a reblog could be scraped/shared.
So not only your reblogged posts, but anyone who contributed in a reblog (such as posts where someone has been inspired to draw fanart of the OP) will presumably be protected by your opt-out. (A good reason to opt out even if you yourself are not a creator.)
Furthermore, if you the OP were offline and didn't know about the opt-out, if someone contributed to a reblog and they are opted out, then your original work is also protected. (Which makes it very tempting to contribute "scrapeable content" now whenever I reblog from an abandoned/disused blog...)
(4) "What about deleted blogs? They can't opt out!"
I was told by someone (not official) that he read "deleted blogs are all opted-out by default". However, he didn't recall the source, and I can't find it, so I can't guarantee that info. If I get more details - like if/when tumblr puts up that FAQ as reported in the 404 article - I will add it here as soon as I can.
Edit, tumblr has updated their help page for the option to opt-out of third-party sharing! It now states:
The content which will not be shared with our licensed network of content and research partners, including those that train AI models, includes:
• Posts and reblogs of posts from blogs who have enabled the "Prevent third-party sharing" option.
• Posts and reblogs of posts from deleted blogs.
• Posts and reblogs of posts from password-protected blogs.
• Posts and reblogs of posts from explicit blogs.
• Posts and reblogs of posts from suspended/deactivated blogs.
• Private posts.
• Drafts.
• Messages.
• Asks and submissions which have not been publicly posted.
• Post+ subscriber-only posts.
• Explicit posts.
So no need to worry about your old deleted blogs that still have reblogs floating around. *\o/*
But for your existing blogs, please use the opt out option. And a reminder of how to opt out, under the cut:
The opt-out toggle is in Blog Settings, and please note you need to do it for each one of your blogs / sideblogs.
On dashboard, the toggle is at https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/blogname [replace "blogname" as applicable] down by Visibility:
For mobile, you need the most recent update of the app. (Android version 33.4.1.100, iOs version 33.4.) Then go to your blog tab (the little person icon), and then the gear icon for Settings, then click Visibility.
Again, if you have a sideblog, go back to the blog tab, switch to it, and go to settings again. Repeat as necessary.
If you do not have access to the newest version of the app for whatever reason, you can also log into tumblr in your mobile browser. Same URL as per desktop above, same location.
Note you do not need to change settings in both desktop and the app, just one is fine.
I hope this helps!
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Version 4.6 Event Wishes Notice - Phase II
Traveler, stock up on weapons and characters in the event wish to make your party stronger in combat!
Event Wish "From Ashes Reborn" - Boosted Drop Rate for "Eons Adrift" Wanderer (Anemo)!
〓Event Wish Duration〓
2024/5/14 18:00:00—2024/6/4 14:59:00
〓Event Wish Details〓
● During this event wish, the event-exclusive 5-star character "Eons Adrift" Wanderer (Anemo) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
● During this event wish, the 4-star characters "Fantastical Evening Star" Layla (Cryo), "Enigmatic Machinist" Faruzan (Anemo), and "Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean" Beidou (Electro) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
※ Of the above characters, the event-exclusive character will not be available in the standard wish "Wanderlust Invocation."
※ This is for "Character Event Wish." The wish guarantee count for "Character Event Wish" and "Character Event Wish-2" is shared, and is accumulated between both "Character Event Wish" and "Character Event Wish-2." This wish guarantee count is independent of the guarantee counts of other types of wishes.
※ The "Test Run" trial event will be open during this event wish. Travelers may use fixed lineups containing the selected trial characters to enter specific stages and test them out. Travelers that complete the challenges will receive the corresponding rewards!
※ For more information, go to the Wish screen and select Details in the bottom-left corner.
Event Wish "Immaculate Pulse" - Boosted Drop Rate for "Beyond Mortality" Baizhu (Dendro)!
〓Event Wish Duration〓
2024/5/14 18:00:00—2024/6/4 14:59:00
〓Event Wish Details〓
● During this event wish, the event-exclusive 5-star character "Beyond Mortality" Baizhu (Dendro) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
● During this event wish, the 4-star characters "Fantastical Evening Star" Layla (Cryo), "Enigmatic Machinist" Faruzan (Anemo), and "Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean" Beidou (Electro) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
※ Of the above characters, the event-exclusive character will not be available in the standard wish "Wanderlust Invocation."
※ This is for "Character Event Wish-2." The wish guarantee count for "Character Event Wish" and "Character Event Wish-2" is shared, and is accumulated between both "Character Event Wish" and "Character Event Wish-2." This wish guarantee count is independent of the guarantee counts of other types of wishes.
※ The "Test Run" trial event will be open during this event wish. Travelers may use fixed lineups containing the selected trial characters to enter specific stages and test them out. Travelers that complete the challenges will receive the corresponding rewards!
※ For more information, go to the Wish screen and select Details in the bottom-left corner.
Event Wish "Epitome Invocation" - Boosted Drop Rate for Tulaytullah's Remembrance (Catalyst) and Jadefall's Splendor (Catalyst)!
〓Event Wish Duration〓
2024/5/14 18:00:00—2024/6/4 14:59:00
〓Event Wish Details〓
● During this event wish, the event-exclusive 5-star weapons Tulaytullah's Remembrance (Catalyst) and Jadefall's Splendor (Catalyst) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
● During this event wish, the event-exclusive 4-star weapons Prospector's Drill (Polearm) and Range Gauge (Bow) as well as the 4-star weapons Favonius Sword (Sword), Rainslasher (Claymore), and Sacrificial Fragments (Catalyst) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
● During this event wish, use Epitomized Path to chart a course towards a promotional 5-star weapon, such as Tulaytullah's Remembrance (Catalyst) or Jadefall's Splendor (Catalyst). For more information on Epitomized Path, go to the Wish screen and select Details in the bottom-left corner.
※ Of the above weapons, the event-exclusive weapons will not be available in the standard wish "Wanderlust Invocation."
※ For more information, go to the Wish screen and select Details in the bottom-left corner.
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OFMD resources
*if you’re seeing this post through a reblog then go to the original post for the most up-to-date links
Panels
Season 1 with English captions:
(split up cause I'm not paying for extra storage lmao)
Episode 1-4
Episode 5-8
Episode 9+10
More season 1 stuff:
Google drive for season 1 with German dubs shared by @rainbowbonnet [tumblr post]
Season 2
@tzikeh has a Google drive link + more resources
adaisgay_ has uploaded the 2nd season! (Direct Google drive link in case the tweet doesn’t work)
@smol-ish-rose has a Google drive link
@lozzzzaaaaaa has a Google drive link - ep 5-8
You can also watch season 2 here
Season 2 with English captions
These are temporary and better quality versions will be added soon. The quality is fine, but it's a screen recording so the audio could be better
Episode 1 & 2 have been updated.
Episode 1-5
Episode 6-8
Season 2 subtitle files (.ttml)
You can add these as embbeded captions to your own videos
Episode 1-2
Behind the scenes stuff
@ourflagmeansbts - my bts blog posting daily bts
BTS Google drive
BTS Video
Other stuff
Newark, Newark season 1 episode 1-3
my yt channel where you can find instagram lives and bts videos etc.
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Commissions for Palestine 🇵🇸
Hello all, in trying to do my part and help those in Palestine and Rafah I'm opening up commissions.
Send me proof of donation or purchase of esims and I will make you a commission!
I will accept proof from day of or day before actually dming me. Donations of 3 USD and equivalent currency are good for sketches. 5 USD for a colored sketch, 10 USD for an image with lineart and color, and 15+ USD for anything more detailed or with a background. If you're unsure what I'll do for your donation/esim payment, just ask and we can figure it out together!
If you're curious where to donate @northgazaupdates has lots of links, as well as many other blogs signal boosting people who need help. There are many many vetted families that need help through operation olive branch and pass the hat that other creators have been sharing too. If you have any other good resources please let me know!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out!
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