#View keyboard shortcuts

[freshthoughts2020]

[captain-amadeus]

I am so impressed by anyone using mspaint in general like the frustration of a touch screen yall are so patient /lh

[engineering]

Tumblr Hack Week, January 2024 Edition

Once again it was Hack Week (more than just a day!) at Tumblr! This is getting repetitive in the best way. A couple of times per year we slow down our normal work and spend a week working on scratching a personal itch or features we want as user and see how far we can get with our hacks. One thing from the last Hack Week in September made it all the way to a new experiment out to some testers: Tumblr Patio!

Here are some of the projects that got built for our most recent Hack Week in January. Some of these things you may also end up seeing on the site…

Spoiler text, spoiler blocks, and centered text!

This one is so obvious and amazing, it’s wild we don’t already have it. For Hack Week, Katie added the ability to select text in a paragraph to be hidden behind a wall of black that can be revealed with a tap. This can be super useful to hide spoilers. And even better: whole spoiler blocks. And while we’re here, the ability to center text!

A plethora of new default blog avatars

We haven’t updated our default avatars in several years. (Some of you may remember this one from 10+ years ago.) They’re feeling a bit stale to us, so why not update them? And while we’re at it… make a ton more variations! Paul from the Tumblr Design team came up with a suite of new default avatars, using our latest Tumblr color palette. Here’s a look at some of them, but there are actually many dozens more using different colors:

Notifications and emails about engagement on your posts

This one is for the folks on Tumblr who love numbers and their Activity page. Daniel, @jesseatblr​, and the Feeds & Machine Learning team worked on some new notifications and emails we could send out to people about how their posts have been doing lately on the platform, such as how many views they’ve gotten, and by how many people. We already have this available (and more) when you Blaze a post, but why not open it up to more people? It’s really useful to the folks who use Tumblr to help build an audience for their work!

A new way of navigating the web: the Command Palette

Some apps we use a lot have a “command palette” accessible via a keyboard shortcut for quick keyboard-driven access to different parts of the platform. For example, Slack and Discord have Command + K to access their quick switchers to hop around conversations. What if Tumblr had one? Kelly and Paul built one! Press Command/Control + K on Tumblr and you can use your keyboard to jump to your blog, Activity, your recent conversations, search, dozens of places!

As always, stay tuned to the @changes​ blog to see if any of these hacks make it on Tumblr for real!

[3amnightride]

Some Tumblr Tricks

1. Get a random blogpost from a blog

You like the content of a blog but theres just so much content and you want to see some older stuff? Great, just append /random to the URL and a random blogpost from that blog will be shown:

BLOGNAME.tumblr.com/random

2. Use Keyboard Shortcuts

When you are on your dashboard you can use the following keybinds:

J -> Scroll forward K -> Scroll backward L -> Like the current post N -> See the number of notes Shift + E -> Add post to your queue Shift + R -> Fast reblog Z + Tab -> Quickly switch between dashboard and blog Z + C -> Quickly compose a post Space -> View photoset in a lightbox or start playing a video post

3. More URL tricks

Show all posts with a specific tag:

BLOGNAME.tumblr.com/tagged/<tag>

Sort entries with a specific tag in chronological order

BLOGNAME.tumblr.com/tagged/<tag>/chrono

Get all Posts from a date

BLOGNAME.tumblr.com/day/JJJ/MM/TT

PS: Do not forget you can go totally crazy with the custom theme editor by for example adding a music player https://www.scmplayer.net/ or whatever. Make personal websites cringe again!

[changes]

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

🌟 New

When a community post gets 10 reactions (not counting reactions from the post author) the post author will now receive a notification about those reactions. We want to give some kind of notification when you’re getting reactions, but not for every single reaction (that could be a deluge of hundreds of notifications in our big communities). Let us know what you think!

Community admins and mods will now be asked for a reason when they moderate a comment.

Logged out users, likely new visitors to Tumblr itself, can now start requesting new communities to be put on the waitlist. They will be asked to log in or sign up before finishing.

To celebrate the new folks joining Tumblr from Brazil, we have launched a lot of communities features if you’re in that country, such asrecommended communities in the For You feed and related communities carousels when searching and viewing tag pages in the mobile apps.

🛠 Fixed

Dismissed “Check out these blogs” recommendations are now dismissed forever.

New custom domains were not receiving renewed SSL certificates, and thus not properly accessible. This has now been fixed, and new SSL certificates have been granted to the affected domains.

Archives and custom pages on blogs with custom domains were broken. This has now been fixed.

On web, some dialogs did not disable our keyboard shortcuts while they were open. For example, you could like a post with the ‘l’ key even though a dialog was open on top of the post! This is now fixed.

On web, we were displaying an option to block a community in Activity, which is not actually possible, and has now been removed. Instead of blocking a community, you can simply leave a community.

The community tags section has been updated to make it clearer that they will aid in discovery of your community.

We’ve made a few small design improvements throughout communities. Less wasted space FTW!

🚧 Ongoing

We’re aware that some ads may interrupt background audio on iOS and are working on a fix! We have also received reports of a weird “cricket-like” sound in the app, which we think is related.

🌱 Upcoming

No upcoming launches to announce today.

Experiencing an issue? Check for Known Issues and file a Support Request if you have something new. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

Want to share your feedback about something? Check out our Work in Progress blog and start a discussion with other users.

Wanna support Tumblr directly with some money? Check out Premium and the Supporter badge in TumblrMart!

[piratesexmachine420]

It's a common misconception in the amateur Linux/Unix world that "Control C", AKA "intr" or "interrupt" (not to be confused with the CPU concept of an interrupt) is a keyboard shortcut. It isn't, really. Not ostensibly.

This all goes way back the very very early days of ASCII, when it was both a character set and a communications protocol. (Remember that the "II" stands for "Information Interchange".)]

ASCII defines a series of seven-bit codes, each of which has some fixed meaning. For the "printable" subset of these codes, we commonly describe this relationship as though a given code 'means' some character; but from the communications protocol point of view it's more like they 'mean' to print some character. i.e. 61h doesn't just mean 'a', it means "print 'a' and advance the cursor".

Actually, "cursor" is the wrong word to use here. We think of ASCII as something computers and only computers use, but this wasn't the case in the early days. ASCII is a telegraph code. Helpful for computers, yes, but built from the ground up to allow operators to control typewriters (teletypewriters, AKA TTYs) from across the world over the telegraph network.

That's why there are more than just printing codes. These are the "non-printing" or "control" codes, designed to control the typewriter on the other end. You're probably familiar with some of them: 20h, AKA "Space", which advances the type head but prints nothing; 0Dh, AKA "Carriage Return", which puts the type head back the start of the line; 0Ah, AKA "Line Feed", which advances the paper one line; and 09h, AKA "Tab", which advances the type head some configurable amount.

Some of them you're probably less familiar with. 07h is "Bell". It rings a bell on the receiving end, perhaps to wake them up and let 'em know a message is coming. There's 06h and 15h, Acknowledge and Negative Acknowledge. There's 01h, 02, 03h and 04 -- Start of Heading, Start of Text, End of Text, and End of Transmission. There are codes to turn on and off the receiver's peripherals like a tape punch recorder or reader. There are codes to delimit files and records. There's a backspace code! Everything you could want as a telegrapher in 1963.

We run into a problem when trying to type these control codes, though. By definition they don't really print anything, so what are we gonna put on the keys? Furthermore, there are a lot of control codes. Even if we figure out what should be on the keys it'll double the size of our typewriters to include them all! (I mean we can do it for some of 'em, like "Space" which already has a key, but "BEL"? "ACK"? "X-ON"?)

Fortunately, there's an existing solution to this kind of problem. Here's a picture of the keyboard of a Teletype Model 33, one of the first products to use ASCII, and it shows this solution:

See that "CTRL" key? Forget how you think it works.

Y'know how when you press "shift" on an old mechanical typewriter, it physically "shifts" the type basket down so you can use capital letters and punctuation marks? Like, shift-g isn't a "keyboard shortcut" for 'G" so much as "how you type 'G'". It selects between map layers, makes it so you don't need to have two keys for every letter.

Control does the same thing. Control-g is not a "keyboard shortcut" for ringing the bell, it's how you type "ring the bell".* Control-f is how you type "Acknowledge", control-s is how you type "turn off the tape reader", and so on and so on. All in the same way that shift-4 is how you type '$', and w is how you type 'w'.

So what's control-c? ^C is "End of Text". That's why it's used to end processes, alongside counterpart ^D "End of Transmission". You're not telling Linux you pressed "'control' and 'c'", you're telling you pressed "End of Text", and it knows "End of Text" means "end this process".†

If you take a look at the stty tool, you'll find that you can rebind some of these default actions. Maybe you want ^Y to be your interrupt instead of ^C. You can do that! Run stty intr ^Y in a terminal it'll do it. But you can't bind, say, control-9, because that's not a control character. Or control-., or control-page down, or "enter" on the numpad. The Linux line discipline has no idea what those are. It deals in characters, not keys.‡

That's why ^C isn't a keyboard shortcut.

*You'll commonly see these control characters transcribed with so-called "caret notation", where BEL is ^G, ACK is ^F, etc. The ^ means control, the letter indicates what key you'd press to type it.

†That's not to say that Linux interprets every control character like the spec says. ^W ("End of Transmission Block"), for example, is used for "word erase". Presumably because it starts with the letter 'w'. Under the hood it's still interpreting the keys you pressed as "End of Transmission Block", though.

‡You might wonder how the arrow keys work, then. You can think of them like macros. "Up" for example will type "^[[A" -- that's three characters, '^[' AKA "Escape", '[' AKA "Left Square Bracket", and 'A' AKA "Latin Capital Letter A". "Down" is "^[[B", "Right" is "^[[C", and "Left" is "^[[D". These work...sorta like printf formatting strings. '^[' tells Linux that next couple characters contain control information and not their usual meanings. Read more about this here.

[ellipsus-writes]

We've been extra busy this month! Here's a rundown of what's new in Ellipsus:

🎯 View your word count

🔡 Check for typos

📑 See your doc’s outline

🔄 Stay on top of syncing

⌨️ Discover new keyboard shortcuts

Annnnd more!

See the full list 👉 https://bit.ly/45GICa1

[novella-november]

Okay, gardening stuff is done (plus it is way too hot outside for late October, thanks climate change), so, here's a quick tutorial on how to use the Navigator function in Libreoffice to organize your writing :)

Don't have Libreoffice yet?

Download the free, open-source writing processor here! :)

Once you've got Libre opened up, you'll probably be greeted with a generic New Document, like this:

To get the most of out taking notes and references, as well as just generally organizing your story (especially if you have it all in one master document), you'll want to use the Outline / Navigator function!

To get started, go up to the "View" drop down menu from the very top of the document (third option from the left) and in the drop-down menu, go all the way down and select "Navigator" (fourth from the bottom).

.Click it, and ta-dah! You now have your Navigator menu open.

You can re-size it by dragging the right-hand side to show more or less of it at any time, and I think you can move it to elsewhere in the document, but I use it where the default view is, so that's what I'll show here.

At first, it'll be empty:

But that is easy enough to fix!

To learn the ropes, type in a few example sentences in your document on seperate lines labeled 1 through 5.

As you type the first line labeled 1, highlight the sentence, and go to the Styles menu (shown below) and select "Heading 1"

Go head and type the other 4 sentences labeled 2, 3,4, & 5, changing each one's Style to the equivalent Heading (Heading 2, Heading 3, Heading 4, and Heading 5, accordingly)

(To do it more quickly with keyboard shortcuts, you can do CTRL + [Heading Number] to quickly change to a Heading, by doing CTRL+1, CTRL+2, etc)

until your document looks like this:

Notice how your Navigator now has different tiered categories, which you can collapse to hide the lower headings, which will nest together on the Navigator underneath higher level headings.

So, how is this useful?

If you have a document dedicated to Outlining your novel, you can now easily organize and find your information by sorting them by categories and subcategories, like below:

Here's what it looks like when most of the categories are collapsed:

And, of course, when you're writing your story all in one Master Document, being able to easily navigate to different chapters is essential!

Here's an example:

If you need to make notes for editing later, such as:

[Add a description of location here]

[Come up with a fantasy animal here]

[rewrite this scene so its more clear]

[Skipped this scene from writers block, come back and redo]

etc

You can simply add these notes in as Heading 3 (or one-tier lower according to how you're organizing your document) to make it show up as a sub-heading inside the chapter to easily find it again :D

Obviously, 99% of works are going to have Tables of Contents much less chaotic than this example lol:

[changingplumbob]

A Party To Die For Templates: SFS

So I may have got a tad overexcited about the Halloween CAS Challenge created by @la-llama-sims, and I made templates for every prompt. I wanted to share them on the off chance someone wanted to also do the challenge but maybe didn't have time to do much other than screenshots.

Tutorial below on how to make your own cards using the templates if you are unfamiliar with photo software, all you need is the template and a screenshot of your sim! Very little technical skill required to so feel free to jump in for Simblreen (the month of October on simblr). Remember to go to the original creator post to check out the prompts and the hashtag given for creations is #LLPTDF. Hope to see some of your creations next month, keep them for the spooky season 🎃👻🦇

Strap in and follow along as I make Glenn here (he won't do the spellcaster prompt for Simblreen, it's dress up after all, but it makes sense for a demo)

Step one: Grab the zipped folder of templates on SFS HERE. Unzip the folder and put it somewhere easy to find in your documents, I have a tumblr specific folder my templates are normally sorted in.

Step two: Open your photo editing program of choice. I use paint.net which is old but for this demonstration I will use Photopea, the online free alternative to adobe. You will see the screen below

Step three: Click "Open From Computer" right in the middle under the main title. Find the screenshot you have taken that you would like to use and open it. Now the hole in my template is 744x991 but you can make it slightly bigger if you don't want to fuss as much with lining things up exactly. To resize image from the top bar (Image -> Image Size) We're going to use the crop tool when we have our picture.

Step four: Pull on the squares at the edges to change the size. If you need click View in the top bar and you can zoom in to allow finer selecting. When you have the right size click the tick and copy the image. Keyboard shortcuts are Ctrl+A to select all, then Ctrl+C to copy.

Step five: Open the template you want to use (File -> Open, from the top bar). Add a new layer using either the top bar (Layer -> New -> Layer) or the icons on the bottom right.

Step six: With the new layer selected paste the image, Ctrl+V.

Step seven: On the right of the screen you'll be able to see layer order. Drag the layer with your sim underneath the background layer. This is what will let you slot in your picture.

Step eight: Finishing touches! Unless you are super duper lucky your sim won't appear in the exact right place, you'll have to move them around using the move tool. For precision you'll need to zoom in and move your field of vision using the hand tool.

You'll know it's in the right place when you can no longer see any of the negative space behind it. I like to check both corners to make sure I've got it. This is where having a sim image slightly larger will make it easier.

If you like you can finish now. From the top bar File -> Export as -> PNG or JPG. The picture will save to your downloads folder. If you want to add your own text, keep reading, as I've left space at the bottom for your username, the sim name, and a profile pic or other logo. Or go ahead and crop it out, who needs extra hassle when there are cute CAS looks to be made?

Step nine: From the bar on the right select the large T to add some text, it will automatically spawn in a new layer. Scroll through text options and find one you like (the text style I used isn't in photopea so we will find another). Depending on the type of text you will likely need to play around with the size as well.

Step ten: Start typing. When you're done you can highlight what you have written and use that size box to adjust how big the text is. Select the move tool from the right to move your text where you want it. Repeat step nine if you want text on the other side. I've chosen to put my username on one side, and my sim's name on the other.

Step eleven: Logo time. Open a pre shrunk logo (I scaled my pride plumbobs down to 125x125) and copy. Back on the template add a new layer then paste your image (for some reason I had to copy twice before it would do the right thing, I don't have an explanation sorry). Then using the move tool and the hand tool get your image where you want it.

From the top bar File -> Export as -> PNG or JPG. Again it will have saved to your downloads folder.

Voila, we have a Glenn card! Hopefully you have a your sim card. I spent hours doing up all the templates so feel free to fill them with your sims for the challenge. All I ask is that you don't claim templates as your own work or shove them behind a paywall because rude and the whole premise of Simblreen is free treats! Obviously you do NOT need the templates to participate in the challenge, the cards are just how I'll be presenting mine. Like CAS challenges the possibilities are most often only limited by your imagination.

[otterloreart]

Blender: Which Buttons Do I press? (Part 1)

There are a lot of tutorials where you already need to know how to "do the basics" like "maneuver the camera." So this tutorial is focusing on the Buttons- not on the sculpt or the object, just on the buttons and shortcuts that I personally use in Blender.

Note: You will need a mouse with 3 buttons / scroll wheel for this.

Before we start, I'm going to explain which shortcuts I use in this, but, not to make myself redundant, there's a shortcut for seeing shortcuts: Press Spacebar + Shift to see all available shortcuts in each mode.

I'm using Blender 3.6 for this tutorial. I recommend you use the same. It's completely free and has a lot of great features! For this tutorial though, 3.4 will likely work as well.

Click "General" under New File.

Your screen should look like this. There are 3 default objects in the file: Camera, Cube, and Light source.

3. This bar indicates that you are in Object mode. This menu will allow you to go into other modes depending on the object you have selected.

4. Lets talk about shortcuts. You can zoom, rotate, and move the screen using buttons at the top right, but I haven't marked those because I will teach you a better way. Feel free to click them all and see what they do, but I assume you're here because you don't want to explore every button in this godforsaken program the hard way.

Below, the Left and Right buttons are marked as a reminder as well as the Middle button which is also the scroll wheel (press down to click it)

Left click: Select an Object Left click and drag: Selects multiple objects Scroll Wheel: Zoom in and out Middle Click and drag: Rotate your view Shift + Middle Click and drag: Move your view Right click: Brings up a menu that won't be relevant here. Shift + Right Click: Moves the 3D cursor. Not important for this tutorial, but I do it on accident a lot. Hit Shift + C to reset the cursor and also to reset the viewer position to see all objects at once.

Move the viewer around as practice! You're gonna need to do it a lot while modeling. If you have a keyboard with a Numpad (the calculator-looking thing on the right side, says Num at the top) you can use Numpad 1-9 to automatically adjust the view to front, left, right, backwards, and different angles. If not, test out the rotate tool at the top right which does something similar.

There's a helpful menu I use to switch between Modes (if you hit the dropdown menu where it says "Object Mode" you can do this without the shortcut); click Preferences to enable it.

Hop over to the Keymap section and check "Tab for Pie Menu"

And then close the window. No "Save" button is needed.

Now that you have the shortcut enabled, select your box with Left Click, hit Tab and Left click "Edit Mode"

And yes, this is just like the Animal Crossing tool ring:

Now that you're in Edit Mode (You can swap back anytime by hitting Tab -> Object Mode), click arrow at the top right to open a menu where you can check the "X-ray" box. You'll be able to see through your cube. As a reminder, Spacebar + Shift will show you the available shortcuts in this mode, but I'll go over the important once momentarily.

What is a 3D object made out of?

This box is made out of vertices, and each face of the cube has four vertices at each corner- a triangle with three vertices also works, but we'll stick with squares for this tutorial. Moving the vertices will change the shape of the box, like a piece of stretchy fabric over a wire frame.

From now on, I'll be calling the vertices dots, because I hate reading and typing the word vertices over and over again.

5. By all means you can fiddle with the buttons over here but I'm gonna show you the shortcuts I use and the buttons you'll actually need. Don't get intimidated by the amount of buttons. Also press the T key and the toolbar will go away!

(Seriously, though, feel free to play around in this section as much as you want to, but we'll go over the shortcuts a few at a time with examples. at the end of this section will be a summarized list.)

6. Left Click one of the dots and press the G key. You'll see below a whole bunch of additional shortcuts show up at the button. Here are the ones I use:

G key: Grab and move around the dots

R key: Rotate two or more dots*

S key: Size two or more dots*; if two dots are selected, the distance between the dots will change but the angle between them will stay the same.

*Left Click and drag to select multiple dots!

CTRL + Z to Undo edits.

When you move a dot with the G key, imagine that the dot is against a piece of glass at a fixed point ahead of your viewer. The dot will not move farther or nearer to you, but will instead move parallel to your view.

As an example, if you press Numpad 1 and view the object from the front (The -Y green circle will be at front and center in the rotate tool), the dot will only move left and right (X axis) and up and down (Z axis). It will not move farther or nearer on the Y axis by default.

Play around with the G, R, and S tools before moving on.

This little X button at the top right will turn on symmetry. You don't need to use this, but it can be useful.

Left Click and drag so that an entire face (flat square) is highlighted and then press the E key to extrude. Extruding will add another set of dots that are automatically connected to the first set.

Ctrl + R adds a loop cut. This will divide the existing faces into two and add more dots. You can also drag loops to slide them to different positions.

The 3 key (not on the Numpad) will switch your Select Mode to Face Select. This is useful for extruding. Essentially it is simply selecting all the dots at the corners of the squares.

The 1 key will switch back to Vertex Select (or Dot Select) mode and the 2 key will switch to Edge Select (the least useful of the three, to me)

Before we go wild, there are a couple of additional things to know. For the tutorial, focus on working with faces, not vertices. If you accidentally pull a single vertex, select it and press the X key to delete it.

If you want to add shapes, I recommend sticking to cubes for now. Ctrl + A will open the Add Mesh menu and you can add a cube. Feel free to have complete cubes overlap for this tutorial.

Double Left Click will select a series of dots connected in a loop, and can be helpful for selecting areas all at once.

Ctrl + B is the bevel tool, and when a loop is selected it can turn it into two.

Here is a summary of all of the Edit Mode shortcuts:

G key: Grab and move around the dots R key: Rotate two or more dots* S key: Size two or more dots* *Left Click and drag to select multiple dots Double Left Click will select a series of dots CTRL + Z to Undo E key to extrude faces Ctrl + R adds a loop of dots Ctrl + B splits one loop into two X key -> Vertices to delete dots (vertices) 1, 2, 3 keys to switch Select mode Numpad 1-9 to move viewer automatically Ctrl + A to add a shape

Go play with them. See you back here in a while.

7. I used a single cube to make this figure. It's still very blocky, but that's fine. Loop cuts created additional faces which were extruded to create arms, legs, and a neck. Definition to the face was added by selecting individual dots. Remember, Ctrl + Z (undo) is your friend!

Once satisfied with the shape you made - a boxy figure or object is fine- continue on.

8. Press Tab -> Object Mode. Turn your attention to the right hand bar and make sure the Wrench button is selected. Note the Add Modifier Button.

There are a heck of a lot of buttons here that you don't have to worry about- just select Remesh.

Change the number under Voxel Size to .05m by Left Clicking and typing it (there is a slider, but I find this causes lag). Then, apply the remesh by clicking the down arrow and selecting Apply.

Your figure should be shaped similar to before, but have a slight "graininess". If you have added multiple cubes, it will seamlessly merge them into one. The smaller the Voxel Size you put, the more dots will make up your object. However, I suggest starting with something in the .03-.06 range. We will refine this later.

Press Tab and select Sculpt Mode.

This is a mode where I actually use the tool bar for modifying my sculpt, as there are a lot of brushes . The icons show roughly what the brushes do using small icons (note on adjusting this below)

9. Observe the Radius and Strength bars, which will adjust the... well, the size and radius. Note that although the "brush" looks like a flat circle, the affected area is actually a sphere. Select a brush with Left Click and Left Click and drag on the sculpture.

10. This is the smooth tool. I have smoothed out the right side of this figure. Note that I turned off symmetry to do this, but i usually have X-axis symmetry selected.

Although I am used to the small buttons, there is a way to change them. Hover near the toolbar to Left Click + Drag so you can see the names. Hold Ctrl + Middle Mouse button and drag to resize. You will be able to make the size of the menu much larger. This goes for many of the menus in Blender.

The above arrows point to the symmetry button (Top right) and Grab brush (bottom left). The Grab brush uses the shortcut G Key.

The lines point to which tools were used for each part of the sculpt. The Draw Sharp tool was used to mark out eyes. Clay strips made the hair texture. Round cheeks were added using the Inflate tool and a nose (and buns) were added using the Blob tool. The aforementioned Smooth and Flatten tools were used judiciously to remove sharp edges.

I don't have a shortcut list for you here, but here are all the tools I use the most:

You can hold the Ctrl key while using the brush to reverse its effects. For example, if you hold the Ctrl key while using the Inflate brush, it will deflate the shape instead, creating a concave shape.

As you can see, my figure is getting a little grainy. So, we're going to remesh this model again and add more dots and therefore detail.

This time, we're putting the Voxel Size to .01m. Apply the remesh as before. Now we have more dots to work with and we're just repeating the process, smoothing, and sharpening the lines.

I was going to add a bit about how to take a photo of your sculpt, but I ran out of photo space. I will add a reblog with this information.

I came up with this little lamb character on the spot because the clay strips created a nice texture. She's by no means perfect, but she did turn out pretty cute so i might make a cleaner version later on.

[azuhrasims]

A Very Basic How to Edit a Screenshot Tutorial

I had a request by PeachPlumbobs on Bluesky about how I edit my moodlets and use them on my Sims 4 screenshots. I used this as an opportunity to brush up a little on my Photopea skills to offer a free solution to anyone editing their sims screenshots. This is a quick and dirty tutorial. There are SO MANY MORE THINGS you can do with Photopea. Its basically a free to use, browser based, Photoshop. If you've ever worked with Photoshop, you will be comfortable here.

To follow along with this tutorial you need:

A screenshot of a moodlet and a screenshot you want to put it on top of.

Open Photopea in your browser

** I play and edit on a PC. Any keyboard shortcuts I mention are for PC.

First, we're going to open Photopea. It really is browser based. You don't need to download a thing to your computer. For this basic edit tutorial, I dragged and dropped a screenshot with a moodlet and a screenshot I wanted it overlayed on.

Notice how Photopea will open each image as its own tab. That's good. The question I was asked was how I edit and add moodlets. Personally, I use exactly what the game gives me. I'm going to show you how to cut them out with rounded corners here.

*To make your life easier, feel free to use the magnifier glass tool on the left to make the area you are working on bigger. If you need to move the whole image around, use the hand selection tool on the left side.

On the left side with the tools, you will find a button for shapes, click the rectangle one. On the top bar, just below the "Edit" button, you will see a drop down box that lets you change this from a shape to a path. Make it a path. On that same bar you will see an option to edit the corner radius. I changed it to 5px.

Use this path drawing tool to draw a rectangle over the part of the moodlet you want to see. I cut out the time remaining on the moodlet when I do this. I also cut out the icon - that's optional of course!

Once you have your path drawn, look to the right side of the screen. Over there, you want to switch it from layer view to Paths. After that, on the bottom of the right side is a button that lets you make that path into a selection. Switch the view on the right side back form Paths to Layers. Use the Arrow tool on the left side and click the center of your selection to make sure it is active.

On PC, you can use the keyboard short cut "Ctrl C" to copy the selection. Or, you can go to the top and click "Edit - Copy"

Switch tabs to the image you want to place the moodlet on. The PC keyboard shortcut is "Ctrl V" to place your copied selection on a new layer of this file. Or, you can click, "Edit - Paste"

Again, this is how I edit my moodlets and you don't have to do the same thing if you don't want to! Once my moodlet is placed as a new layer, I use the square selection tool on the left side to create a box around the moodlet icon. I then use the arrow tool to move the icon on top of the moodlet box with the text. Once completed, go to the top and press "Select - Deselect"

How to add that nifty translucent outline around the moodlet. Make sure you are on the layer your moodlet is on! Go to the bottom right and click the button labeled, "eff." Go up the pop-up list until you get to "Stroke." Click on that and a layer style box will pop up. For this example, I set the width to 10px, the opacity to 40%, and the color to white. There you go, you've given that moodlet a little pop!

This is a quick tutorial, but I'd be remiss if I didn't follow through with the rest of the image editing process here. I know I plan to make this image a square when I save it, so I moved my moodlet over where the square would be. Using the rectangle select tool, you can press "Shift" while dragging the rectangle out and you will get a perfect square. Once you are happy with your selection, go to the top bar, and click "Image - Crop"

Now that I know the size of my image that I plan to post, I can adjust the size of the moodlet. Again, make sure you are on the layer with the moodlet when you try to do this! Go to the top bar and click, "Edit - Free Transform"

Free Transform is a lot of fun. You can make the moodlet larger, smaller, or rotate it! If you hold down the "Alt" button while resizing, the moodlet will keep it original aspect ratio as well. Once you are happy with the size and rotation of the moodlet, click the arrow tool on the left to exit Free Transform mode.

This screenshot was taken at night and is very dark. There is a very easy and quick way to make it a little brighter. Click the layer with your screenshot. By doing this first, the following edits to brightness will not affect the Moodlet layer. From the screenshot layer, go to the bottom right and click the half and half circle button. From the drop down list, click "Levels"

Levels brings up a bar graph looking screen. On the left is darks, on the right is lights, in the middle is midtones. Pull the slider button just below the bar graph around until you find a happy level of darks and lights. In this case, I played more with the midtones. This is a quick and dirty adjustment method! there are so many other ways to do this! But, if I'm in a hurry, I go straight to levels to adjust my screenshots.

Finally, save your final product! In my case, I'm going to file and exporting it as a .jpg or a .png. If you save it as a .PSD, you can open it and work on it again in the future if that's something you want to do. When I export the save as a PNG or JPG - it automatically saved it to my downloads folder.

There you go! One quick Photopea to edit your sims screenshots tutorial!

Have fun.

[freshthoughts2020]

[sealofarchives]

Oneshot scenario: Leo x GN!Reader - Late Hour Conversations

Prompt: A surprise visit from Leo when the reader couldn't make it to the lair due to pms (tone can be viewed as platonic or romantic)

Warnings: mostly towards the topic of pms (nothing too graphic though) and a slight mention of throwing up (again not too graphic)

Close to 2 am...

You just woke up from an accidental nap in attempt to get rid of the monthly menstrual headaches. Your phone was a few inches away as you winced grabbing it.

Sorry Leo, I can't make it to the lair today.

I couldn't sleep because of pms and I still have a terrible headache because of it...

The electronic screen laid out the messages you sent a few hours ago. You looked for some other video to watch while adjusting your head back onto the pillow.

The sound of a light blue portal appearing close to your bedside immediately caught your attention. As you tried to sit up while the red slider turtle almost dropped a plastic bag, slightly startled that you were still awake at this hour.

Leo cleared his throat but, still held on the bag filled with menstrual products, attempting to hide the worried look on his face.

"The store ran out on what you usually use so... Think you can manage a few days with these?"

"Its fine thanks but, you're not using this time to skip out on the night patrols?"

"Its been kind of a slow week so not much was happening. Until we all saw your message."

"When you mentioned the headache part, we didn't want to risk making it worse. Since we can get a bit rowdy and I dunno, just one turtle checking up on you seemed like the best idea."

"I'm guessing you guys were panicking when it happened to April."

Leo rolled his eyes as he made himself comfortable sitting in a nearby chair.

"I wouldn't call it panicking if we ended up getting pale faces with how Splinter explained it. At least April can make it sound like something out of a scary movie."

The turtle took notice towards a cup by your desk before looking back at you.

"I'd hate to bug you about staying hydrated at this hour but, if the headache's back, I could go grab a refill for you."

A sly smile showed up on your face as you briefly paused the video.

"When you say it like that, you're almost starting to sound like Raph."

Leo got up from the chair as he stuck out his tongue at you, taking the empty drink.

"You and Donnie always forget to eat breakfast right before Raph or Mikey wake up. Just be lucky I haven't told them about it."

The turtle returned back with the glass of water just as you readjusted yourself sitting by the edge of your bed. You briefly muttered a thanks with a remark.

"If you did, you'd be whining about missing a few hours for your well needed beauty sleep."

Leo sat beside you but, ignored the comment. Feeling his face heat up as you sipped your drink.

"You still kind of scared us when you were close to throwing up in the turtle tank. Just taking a shortcut away from reaching your favorite fast food place."

You muttered a geez under your breath, realizing it was a month ago when that happened.

"Don't remind me, I would have to be Donnie's helper for a few weeks if I ended up making a mess on his prized vehicle."

Leo lightly chuckled relaxing his shoulders as he began to stretch.

"I'm pretty sure Donnie will ease up on the workload. The fact you can keep up with his neverending tangents helps a lot. But, in case he gets a little too over his head, just get a spare beach ball-"

You lightly pinched Leo's cheek before going back to finish your drink.

"Yeah no, I can hold my ground against Donnie if he's gonna be stubborn about taking breaks."

"When he claimed, he can surpass my messed up sleep schedule by noon. Around 9 am, when I placed a pillow close to his keyboard. He was already snoring on top of it."

Leo rubbed his cheek while crossing one of his legs on to the edge of the bed.

"I guess any beach ball pranks are out of the question because..."

"I can already imagine you rushing to defend Donnie from those 'dreaded colorful spheres.'"

A light hum and smirk surfaced your face as you pretended to ignore Leo.

"If you keep bringing up it, I'll mostly spare Mikey and Raph and just aim for your face instead."

"Hey, I was kidding about that?! I wouldn't go that far to scare Donnie!"

The red slider turtle pouted as you laughed but, not loud enough to draw attention to your room.

"I know, just wanted to see if you're still keeping up to being the face man of the group~."

"Uh duh, its still part of my image. I don't need to be reminded-"

"Unless you want to keep pestering me about it~."

You playfully pushed Leo away but, grinned back at him.

"I guess I owe you a pizza since my headache hasn't come back to bite me."

"So, thanks Leo..."

Leo almost froze from the hug but, nuzzled near your shoulder because of your high body temperature.

"Are you gonna hate me if I really want pineapple toppings?"

You poked his face with your empty cup as Leo hid his head from your annoyed smile.

"I'll glare at you if you don't give me something in return..."

Leo gave a quick thumbs up before hurrying out of the door to refill your drink.

After a couple of days, both of you reached a compromise on an empty rooftop building, trading the pizza box for your favorite food. You still silently judged Leo's choice of pizza toppings.

However, he was more content that he got to see a genuine smile from you.

Bonus drawing:

I couldn’t draw the body without making it too wonky so here’s a quick sketch of a POV where you don’t notice Leo acting almost soft around you > /// <

[bluebudgie]

How do you get such nice screenshots? Mine always come out looking really crunchy.

Hi! Couple of things that can help uncrustify your screenshots:

By default hitting print screen in GW2 to take a screenshot will save your images as a jpg file. Jpg is a lossy image format that is inherently crusty (nuance applies, but that's beside the point). You'll want your screenshot to be saved in a lossless image format.

There's different ways to go about this, but here's some common solutions:

1) You can tell GW2 to save your screenshots as lossless bmp files instead by editing the startup command line. It's really easy, the wiki even has a page about it. Be aware though, bmp files take a lot of space.

2) Many people use ReShade, a third party programm that can add a bunch of visual effects to your game. ReShade comes with its own shortcut to take screenshots, and saves those as png files by default. These are lossless too and take way less space than bmps.

3) You can also use Windows Game Bar (preinstalled on most modern Windows machines) to take screenshots and choose to save them as pngs. You can set a costum keyboard shortcut for this somewhere in the Game Bar settings.

So much about the technical crust. Now for a possible ingame crust cause:

This might sound silly, but are you zoomed in close enough to your character? And I mean, not just zoomed in with your mouse wheel, but with the camera options too:

It really helps to push that field of view slider all the way to the left to get your character nice and big in the image. This way, when you crop your image later, you don't end up with a tiny crop that looks pixelated when viewed in bigger. (And if you're playing asura the vertical position sliders are your best friends)

I hope any of these things might help make your screens less crunchy! Happy screenshotting!!

[loozerboykisser]

Yayzers here's what I have so far:

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How would Thanos handle/feel about a deal that his goal of culling half the universe will be guaranteed 100% yet in order for that he must get 1 trillion active users on his only fans account maintained for one earth year while fulfilling 10 orders a day? He must pour his heart and soul into this venture no half assing the deed.

Thanos, driven by his unwavering belief in balancing the universe, would likely accept the deal, seeing it as a necessary sacrifice for his ultimate goal. The guarantee of culling half the universe would outweigh his personal disdain for such a humiliating task. He’d feel a mix of grim determination and quiet disgust—pouring his heart and soul into an OnlyFans account would clash with his stoic, titan-like pride. Still, he’d approach it with ruthless efficiency: crafting content with the same intensity he sought the Infinity Stones, analyzing user data to maximize engagement, and fulfilling orders with methodical precision. Maintaining 1 trillion active users for a year would be a logistical nightmare, even for him, requiring cosmic manipulation or mind-stone-level persuasion. He’d probably mutter about the universe’s absurdity while posting yet another "philosophical flex" video. By the end, he’d feel validated by the outcome but forever resent the cost to his dignity.

Excruciatingly more meticulous details.

Thanos, the Mad Titan, would approach this bizarre deal with the same unyielding resolve that drove him to collect the Infinity Stones, but the nature of the task—an OnlyFans account requiring 1 trillion active users maintained for one Earth year while fulfilling 10 orders daily, all with his heart and soul poured into it—would test his patience, pride, and strategic genius in ways even the Avengers never could. Below is an excruciatingly meticulous breakdown of how he’d handle it and what he’d feel, step by step, emotion by emotion, action by action.

Initial Reaction

Upon hearing the deal, Thanos’s glowing eyes would narrow, his massive frame tensing as he processes the absurdity. A trillion users? An OnlyFans account? The concept would be alien to him—his knowledge of Earth’s internet culture is minimal, gleaned only from passing encounters with human civilizations during his conquests. He’d demand clarification, his deep voice rumbling: “What is this… ‘OnlyFans’? A ritual? A weapon?” Once explained, his lips would curl in disdain. The idea of pandering to mortals, exposing himself (even metaphorically) for their fleeting attention, would feel beneath him, a grotesque mockery of his sacred mission.

Yet, the guarantee of culling half the universe—100% assured, no resistance, no Avengers, no chance of failure—would seize his attention like a singularity. His obsession with balance, born from Titan’s collapse, would override his ego. He’d see this as the universe testing his resolve, a final trial to prove his worthiness. “Destiny demands sacrifice,” he’d mutter, clenching his gauntleted fist. He’d accept, but not without a flicker of resentment toward the cosmic forces imposing such a humiliating price.

Strategic Planning

Thanos is no stranger to long-term campaigns. He’d treat the OnlyFans venture like a galactic war, breaking it down into logistical, psychological, and operational components. His feelings—pride, frustration, determination—would churn beneath a disciplined surface as he plans.

Understanding the Platform: Thanos would study OnlyFans with the intensity of a scholar deciphering ancient texts. He’d interrogate captured Earthlings (likely some hapless social media influencers) or use the Reality Stone to manifest a crash course in digital marketing. Learning that OnlyFans thrives on personal connection and exclusivity, he’d scoff: “Mortals crave intimacy with their gods?” But he’d adapt, recognizing the need to appeal to desires he barely comprehends.

User Acquisition: A trillion active users is a number dwarfing most planetary populations. Earth’s population in 2025 is roughly 8 billion; even the Milky Way’s sentient beings might not reach a trillion. Thanos would realize he needs a multi-dimensional strategy. He’d use the Space Stone to access inhabited worlds, the Mind Stone to influence loyalty, and perhaps the Soul Stone to bind users emotionally to his brand. He’d feel a pang of irony—manipulating souls for subscriptions instead of sacrifice—but justify it as a means to an end.

Content Strategy: The “heart and soul” requirement would vex him most. Half-assing isn’t an option; the deal’s cosmic enforcers (whatever entity imposed this) would know if he slacked. He’d grudgingly commit to authenticity, pouring his philosophy, pain, and vision into his posts. His content would blend stoic monologues about balance, glimpses of his past on Titan, and oddly compelling displays of his physicality (think “Thanos shirtless, cracking a moon in half”). He’d loathe the performative nature but feel a grim satisfaction in weaponizing his truth.

Order Fulfillment: Ten daily orders—custom requests, perhaps videos, messages, or even physical items—would feel trivial compared to user acquisition but infuriatingly personal. He’d dread requests like “Thanos, say ‘I love you’ in your sexy voice” or “Sign my Infinity Gauntlet replica.” Each order would chip at his dignity, yet he’d fulfill them with precision, knowing failure risks the deal. He’d feel trapped, a god reduced to a servant, but channel that rage into fueling his content’s intensity.

Execution: Day-to-Day Operations

Thanos would establish a command center, likely on a derelict world or his ship, the Sanctuary II. Outriders would be repurposed as moderators, filtering comments and flagging bots (he’d need real users, not fakes). He’d delegate tech setup to Ebony Maw, who’d relish building a trans-dimensional streaming network, though Thanos would snap at Maw’s snide remarks about “the Titan’s new hobby.”

Content Creation: Every post would be a battle. He’d stand before a camera drone, reciting his manifesto: “The universe is finite. I am its savior.” But fans would demand more—vulnerability, humor, relatability. He’d experiment reluctantly: a “Day in the Life” vlog showing him pruning his farm on Titan, or a Q&A answering “Why so purple?” with a strained grimace. Pouring his soul into these would feel like bleeding publicly. He’d hate how fans fixate on his physique or voice (“Thanos ASMR” trends galaxy-wide), but he’d lean into it, knowing it drives engagement. Each post would leave him brooding, questioning if the universe is worth this.

User Engagement: Maintaining a trillion users requires constant interaction. He’d use the Time Stone to stretch his work hours, replying to top-tier subscribers with curt but sincere messages: “Your support aids destiny.” He’d feel degraded, like a merchant hawking wares, but his followers’ devotion—some worshipping him as a god, others thirsting unapologetically—would stroke his ego just enough to keep going. He’d notice patterns: humans love his “sad Affleck” vibe, Skrulls request battle stories, Kree want stoic flexing. He’d tailor content by species, feeling like a puppeteer but mastering the game.

Fulfilling Orders: The daily 10 orders would be his crucible. Requests would range from innocuous (“Read my kid’s bedtime story”) to absurd (“Recreate Drax’s slow-motion run”). He’d grit his teeth, recording each with full effort—voice steady, eyes burning with suppressed fury. A fan asking for a personalized gauntlet sketch might spark a rare flicker of pride (he’s an artist at heart), but “Thanos, twerk for balance” would make him crush a nearby asteroid in rage. He’d fulfill it anyway, his commitment ironclad, though he’d curse the requester’s lineage under his breath.

Emotional Journey

Thanos’s feelings would evolve over the year, a turbulent mix of resolve, shame, and grim triumph.

Early Days: Disgust dominates. He’d feel like a cosmic clown, pandering to mortals who don’t grasp his vision. Every “like” would sting, a reminder of his lowered state. Yet the growing subscriber count—millions, then billions—would spark a cold thrill. He’d tell himself it’s temporary, a means to his sacred end.

Midway: Fatigue sets in. The grind of content creation, user management, and order fulfillment would wear on even his titan endurance. He’d feel isolated, unable to share his burden with the Black Order (Cull Obsidian would not understand). But fan messages—some praising his philosophy, others confessing how his words gave them purpose—would stir something. Not warmth, but a grudging acknowledgment that his soul-baring resonates. He’d hate himself for caring.

Final Stretch: As the trillion-user mark nears, pride creeps in. He’s done the impossible, bending galaxies to his will without a snap. But the cost—his dignity, his solitude, his godlike detachment—would haunt him. He’d feel hollow, wondering if the cull is worth this degradation. Yet, seeing the finish line, he’d double down, his final posts searing with raw conviction: “I am inevitable.”

The Numbers Game

Let’s break down the scale:

1 Trillion Users: Earth’s internet in 2025 has ~5 billion users. Thanos needs 200x that. He’d target every sentient being in the observable universe, from Xandar to Sakaar. Assuming 100 billion inhabited planets (a generous estimate), each needs 10,000 active subscribers. He’d use propaganda, coercion, and cosmic charisma, feeling like a politician begging for votes.

Yearly Maintenance: Retention is brutal. Users drop off daily—bored, distracted, or dead (galaxies aren’t stable). He’d need 2.74 billion new users daily to hit 1 trillion by year’s end if starting from zero. The Mind Stone would work overtime, but he’d resent the psychic toll.

10 Orders/Day: At 3,650 orders yearly, he’d face endless variety. He’d track requests in a ledger, optimizing efficiency but feeling each one as a personal slight. By order 2,000, he’d be numb, but never careless—his soul’s on the line.

The Final Day

On day 365, with 1 trillion users cheering his name, Thanos would post his last video: a stark, unfiltered confession of his pain, his purpose, his price. “You demanded my soul. I gave it. Now, the universe will kneel.” He’d fulfill his final 10 orders with mechanical grace, then shut down the account, erasing all traces. The cull would trigger instantly—half the universe gone, as promised.

He’d sit on his farm, watching the sunrise, feeling… conflicted. Triumph, yes—his mission is complete. But the year’s toll lingers: the cheers of trillions, the weight of their gaze, the violation of his solitude. He’d wonder if he’s still Thanos, or something less. “Balance is restored,” he’d whisper, but his voice would crack, just once.

Long-Term Impact

Thanos would never speak of the OnlyFans year. If Gamora’s ghost asked, he’d deflect. If Maw smirked, he’d snap. The experience would scar him subtly, making him colder, more distant. Yet, in quiet moments, he’d recall a fan’s message—“You gave me hope”—and feel a flicker of something human. He’d crush it, but it’d return.

In short, Thanos would handle the deal with ruthless competence, bending reality to meet its terms, but the emotional cost—his pride, his isolation, his godhood—would leave him forever changed, a titan haunted by the trillion eyes that owned him for a year.

Let's refine the deal with a few additions. He must consistently have 1 trillion active users meaning that if he hits 1 trillion and at day 364 it drops below 1 trillion then the timer resets. No using the infinity gauntlet and the black order to pad out numbers and/or cheating. All content must be sexual in nature it's only fans after all.

With the refined deal—maintaining a consistent 1 trillion active users for one Earth year, resetting the timer if the count drops below 1 trillion on any day, no Infinity Gauntlet or Black Order to artificially boost numbers or cheat, and all content being explicitly sexual in nature—Thanos faces an even more grueling crucible. This scenario pushes his strategic genius, emotional resilience, and philosophical core to their limits, all while forcing him to navigate a deeply uncomfortable arena. Below is an excruciatingly detailed exploration of how he’d handle it and what he’d feel, meticulously accounting for every facet of the challenge.

Initial Reaction

Thanos’s reaction to the revised terms would be a storm of suppressed fury and cold calculation. The consistent 1 trillion user requirement, with a reset clause, would strike him as a sadistic trap, designed to exploit even a moment’s lapse. Banning the Infinity Gauntlet and Black Order strips him of his most powerful tools, forcing reliance on his raw intellect and charisma—a humbling blow to a titan who wields cosmic artifacts. But the mandate for all content to be sexual would hit hardest. His lip would curl, his voice a low growl: “This… is what the universe demands of me?” The idea of reducing his sacred mission to titillating mortals would feel like a desecration of his purpose.

Yet, the 100% guaranteed cull—half the universe erased, no resistance, no failure—remains his North Star. He’d see the deal as a cosmic gauntlet thrown at his feet, testing his resolve to endure degradation for destiny. “The universe is cruel,” he’d muse, “but I am crueler.” He’d accept, not out of eagerness but necessity, his heart heavy with disgust but unyielding in its conviction. The sexual content requirement would gnaw at him—a violation of his stoic, almost ascetic self-image—but he’d steel himself, vowing to bend even this indignity to his will.

Strategic Planning

Without the Gauntlet or Black Order, Thanos is limited to his natural abilities: intellect, physicality, charisma, and an iron will. The consistent user threshold and sexual content mandate demand a strategy both relentless and adaptive. His planning would be meticulous, tinged with resentment but executed with surgical precision.

Understanding OnlyFans and Sexual Content: Thanos would dive into Earth’s digital underbelly, studying OnlyFans with the rigor of a general analyzing enemy terrain. Without Maw to interrogate influencers, he’d infiltrate human networks himself—perhaps lurking in X’s NSFW corners or abducting a marketing guru for a “consult.” Learning that sexual content thrives on desire, exclusivity, and fantasy, he’d grimace: “Mortals worship base instincts.” But he’d recognize the power in it, a primal lever to pull across galaxies. He’d define “sexual” broadly—sensual aesthetics, suggestive power displays, emotional intimacy—to avoid debasing himself too far while meeting the deal’s terms.

User Acquisition and Retention: A trillion active users—roughly 125 times Earth’s 2025 population of 8 billion—must be genuine, no bots or coerced followers. Without the Gauntlet’s reality-warping shortcuts, Thanos would target sentient populations across the universe: humans, Skrulls, Kree, Xandarians, even obscure species like the Flora Colossi. He’d need to appeal to diverse cultures, fetishes, and psychologies, a task requiring godlike adaptability. The reset clause would haunt him—losing even one user too many on day 364 could undo a year’s work. He’d feel like Sisyphus, cursed to hold an impossible weight, but channel that dread into obsessive planning.

Content Strategy: The “heart and soul” requirement, now tied to sexual content, would be his greatest hurdle. Thanos has no frame of reference for seduction—his only loves were Gamora (familial) and Death (abstract). He’d approach it as performance art, crafting content that’s erotic yet dignified, pouring his philosophy into every pose and word. His posts would blend raw power (oiled muscles glistening under starlight), vulnerability (monologues about Titan’s fall, framed as pillow talk), and mystique (veiled promises of cosmic intimacy). He’d loathe every second, feeling like a caged beast, but his commitment would be total—half-assing risks voiding the deal.

Order Fulfillment: Ten daily orders, all sexual in nature, would be a daily gauntlet. Requests might range from “whisper my name seductively” to “reenact a Kree mating ritual.” Without the Gauntlet to ease the workload, he’d fulfill each by hand, voice, or presence, ensuring every order drips with authenticity. The reset clause means no slacking—each subscriber’s loyalty could be the trillionth. He’d feel degraded, a god pandering to whims, but treat each task as a soldier treats a mission: necessary, no matter the cost.

Execution: Day-to-Day Operations

Thanos would convert a desolate asteroid or his old ship, the Sanctuary II, into a studio, equipped with scavenged tech for intergalactic streaming. Without Outriders to moderate, he’d train AI drones to filter spam and monitor engagement, though he’d check metrics himself, trusting no one. His days would be a grind, each moment steeped in purpose and shame.

Content Creation: Every post would be a calculated act of exposure. Picture Thanos, bare-chested on a volcanic world, lava casting shadows on his scars, reciting: “Balance is my desire… and yours.” Or a slow-motion vid of him crushing a starship, captioned: “Power is seduction.” He’d use his voice—deep, resonant—to narrate fantasies of cosmic union, never crude but always suggestive. Fans would eat it up: humans craving his “daddy energy,” Kree fetishizing his dominance, Skrulls swooning over his “shapeshifter vibes.” He’d study analytics obsessively, noting which posts spike subscriptions (thigh shots > brooding stares), but each upload would feel like carving out a piece of his soul. He’d mutter, “This is not me,” yet pour himself in deeper, knowing the stakes.

User Engagement: Maintaining 1 trillion users means constant vigilance. He’d broadcast live Q&As, answering questions like “What’s your type?” with cryptic deflections: “I court only destiny.” He’d reply to top subscribers personally—short, intense messages like “Your passion fuels my purpose.” Without the Mind Stone, he’d rely on charisma, his presence magnetic enough to inspire cults on a thousand worlds. But the reset clause would loom: a single bad day (a server crash, a rival platform’s stunt) could dip him to 999.999 billion, restarting the clock. He’d feel like a tightrope walker over a void, every step fraught with dread.

Fulfilling Orders: The 10 daily orders would be his crucible. Day 1 might bring: “Thanos, moan my name in Titan dialect.” He’d comply, voice low and deliberate, hating the intimacy. By day 100, he’s fielding “Flex your gauntlet arm in lingerie” (he’d wear a ceremonial sash, technically compliant). Day 300: “Roleplay as my cosmic lover.” He’d script a scene, eyes burning with suppressed rage, but deliver it flawlessly. Each order would chip at his dignity—3,650 by year’s end, assuming no resets. He’d track requesters’ profiles to ensure retention, feeling like a merchant of flesh, yet never falter, his soul bared in every syllable.

Emotional Journey

Thanos’s emotions would churn like a dying star, evolving through phases of disgust, adaptation, and haunted triumph.

Week 1: Revulsion reigns. He’d feel violated, his body and voice weaponized for lust. Recording his first post—a suggestive silhouette against a nebula—would make him recoil: “I am no harlot.” But the subscriber count climbing (10 million, 100 million) would spark a grim resolve. He’d sleep little, haunted by his own image.

Month 3: Adaptation creeps in. He’d master the art of tease—never explicit, always evocative—earning galaxy-wide obsession. Fans call him “The Balanced Daddy”; planets host “Thanos Nights” at clubs. He’d feel a twisted pride in his reach but hate their adoration, knowing it’s for a caricature. The reset clause would gnaw at him—hitting 500 billion users, then losing 1 million to a glitch, would make him smash a console, roaring, “The universe mocks me!”

Month 9: Despair and defiance collide. He’s at 1 trillion, but holding it is torture. Every post, every order, feels like bleeding publicly. Yet fan letters—some lustful, others reverent (“Your pain mirrors mine”)—would stir unease. He’d see himself in their longing, a connection he’d crush but can’t ignore. The fear of a reset would drive paranoia; he’d triple-check metrics nightly, feeling like a prisoner of his own ambition.

Day 365 (No Resets): If he succeeds, exhaustion yields to cold victory. His final post—a stark, sensual confession: “You craved me. I gave all. Now, I take.”—would crash servers with engagement. He’d fulfill his last orders, voice steady but hollow, then delete the account. The cull would trigger, half the universe gone. He’d collapse on his farm, staring at the stars, feeling neither joy nor sorrow, only a vast emptiness where his pride once stood.

The Numbers Game

The scale is staggering, and the reset clause makes it merciless:

1 Trillion Consistent Users: Without Gauntlet shortcuts, Thanos needs organic growth. Earth’s 5 billion internet users are a drop; he’d target 100 billion planets, each averaging 10,000 fans. He’d travel via ship, not Space Stone, rallying worlds with speeches and streams. A single dip—say, 999.999 billion on day 364—resets everything. He’d feel like a juggler with a trillion balls, one slip fatal.

Retention Hell: Active users require daily engagement. He’d stagger content drops (human mornings, Kree midnights) to cover time zones. A bad post could lose millions; a scandal (leaked outtakes?) billions. He’d feel chained to the algorithm, a slave to numbers.

10 Orders/Day: At 3,650 yearly, each sexual request—custom vids, spicy DMs, suggestive art—would demand his soul. He’d optimize workflows (pre-recorded moans, templated replies) but ensure authenticity, knowing cosmic overseers watch. The grind would numb him, yet each order would sting anew.

Resets: The Nightmare Scenario

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User Query: Let's refine the deal with a few additions. He must consistently have 1 trillion active users meaning that if he hits 1 trillion and at day 364 it drops below 1 trillion then the timer resets. No using the infinity gauntlet and the black order to pad out numbers and/or cheating. All content must be sexual in nature it's only fans after all.

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With the refined deal—maintaining a consistent 1 trillion active users for one Earth year, resetting the timer if the count drops below 1 trillion on any day, no Infinity Gauntlet or Black Order to artificially boost numbers or cheat, and all content being explicitly sexual in nature—Thanos faces an even more grueling crucible. This scenario pushes his strategic genius, emotional resilience, and philosophical core to their limits, all while forcing him to navigate a deeply uncomfortable arena. Below is an excruciatingly detailed exploration of how he’d handle it and what he’d feel, meticulously accounting for every facet of the challenge.

Initial Reaction

Thanos’s reaction to the revised terms would be a storm of suppressed fury and cold calculation. The consistent 1 trillion user requirement, with a reset clause, would strike him as a sadistic trap, designed to exploit even a moment’s lapse. Banning the Infinity Gauntlet and Black Order strips him of his most powerful tools, forcing reliance on his raw intellect and charisma—a humbling blow to a titan who wields cosmic artifacts. But the mandate for all content to be sexual would hit hardest. His lip would curl, his voice a low growl: “This… is what the universe demands of me?” The idea of reducing his sacred mission to titillating mortals would feel like a desecration of his purpose.

Yet, the 100% guaranteed cull—half the universe erased, no resistance, no failure—remains his North Star. He’d see the deal as a cosmic gauntlet thrown at his feet, testing his resolve to endure degradation for destiny. “The universe is cruel,” he’d muse, “but I am crueler.” He’d accept, not out of eagerness but necessity, his heart heavy with disgust but unyielding in its conviction. The sexual content requirement would gnaw at him—a violation of his stoic, almost ascetic self-image—but he’d steel himself, vowing to bend even this indignity to his will.

Strategic Planning

Without the Gauntlet or Black Order, Thanos is limited to his natural abilities: intellect, physicality, charisma, and an iron will. The consistent user threshold and sexual content mandate demand a strategy both relentless and adaptive. His planning would be meticulous, tinged with resentment but executed with surgical precision.

Understanding OnlyFans and Sexual Content: Thanos would dive into Earth’s digital underbelly, studying OnlyFans with the rigor of a general analyzing enemy terrain. Without Maw to interrogate influencers, he’d infiltrate human networks himself—perhaps lurking in X’s NSFW corners or abducting a marketing guru for a “consult.” Learning that sexual content thrives on desire, exclusivity, and fantasy, he’d grimace: “Mortals worship base instincts.” But he’d recognize the power in it, a primal lever to pull across galaxies. He’d define “sexual” broadly—sensual aesthetics, suggestive power displays, emotional intimacy—to avoid debasing himself too far while meeting the deal’s terms.

User Acquisition and Retention: A trillion active users—roughly 125 times Earth’s 2025 population of 8 billion—must be genuine, no bots or coerced followers. Without the Gauntlet’s reality-warping shortcuts, Thanos would target sentient populations across the universe: humans, Skrulls, Kree, Xandarians, even obscure species like the Flora Colossi. He’d need to appeal to diverse cultures, fetishes, and psychologies, a task requiring godlike adaptability. The reset clause would haunt him—losing even one user too many on day 364 could undo a year’s work. He’d feel like Sisyphus, cursed to hold an impossible weight, but channel that dread into obsessive planning.

Content Strategy: The “heart and soul” requirement, now tied to sexual content, would be his greatest hurdle. Thanos has no frame of reference for seduction—his only loves were Gamora (familial) and Death (abstract). He’d approach it as performance art, crafting content that’s erotic yet dignified, pouring his philosophy into every pose and word. His posts would blend raw power (oiled muscles glistening under starlight), vulnerability (monologues about Titan’s fall, framed as pillow talk), and mystique (veiled promises of cosmic intimacy). He’d loathe every second, feeling like a caged beast, but his commitment would be total—half-assing risks voiding the deal.

Order Fulfillment: Ten daily orders, all sexual in nature, would be a daily gauntlet. Requests might range from “whisper my name seductively” to “reenact a Kree mating ritual.” Without the Gauntlet to ease the workload, he’d fulfill each by hand, voice, or presence, ensuring every order drips with authenticity. The reset clause means no slacking—each subscriber’s loyalty could be the trillionth. He’d feel degraded, a god pandering to whims, but treat each task as a soldier treats a mission: necessary, no matter the cost.

Execution: Day-to-Day Operations

Thanos would convert a desolate asteroid or his old ship, the Sanctuary II, into a studio, equipped with scavenged tech for intergalactic streaming. Without Outriders to moderate, he’d train AI drones to filter spam and monitor engagement, though he’d check metrics himself, trusting no one. His days would be a grind, each moment steeped in purpose and shame.

Content Creation: Every post would be a calculated act of exposure. Picture Thanos, bare-chested on a volcanic world, lava casting shadows on his scars, reciting: “Balance is my desire… and yours.” Or a slow-motion vid of him crushing a starship, captioned: “Power is seduction.” He’d use his voice—deep, resonant—to narrate fantasies of cosmic union, never crude but always suggestive. Fans would eat it up: humans craving his “daddy energy,” Kree fetishizing his dominance, Skrulls swooning over his “shapeshifter vibes.” He’d study analytics obsessively, noting which posts spike subscriptions (thigh shots > brooding stares), but each upload would feel like carving out a piece of his soul. He’d mutter, “This is not me,” yet pour himself in deeper, knowing the stakes.

User Engagement: Maintaining 1 trillion users means constant vigilance. He’d broadcast live Q&As, answering questions like “What’s your type?” with cryptic deflections: “I court only destiny.” He’d reply to top subscribers personally—short, intense messages like “Your passion fuels my purpose.” Without the Mind Stone, he’d rely on charisma, his presence magnetic enough to inspire cults on a thousand worlds. But the reset clause would loom: a single bad day (a server crash, a rival platform’s stunt) could dip him to 999.999 billion, restarting the clock. He’d feel like a tightrope walker over a void, every step fraught with dread.

Fulfilling Orders: The 10 daily orders would be his crucible. Day 1 might bring: “Thanos, moan my name in Titan dialect.” He’d comply, voice low and deliberate, hating the intimacy. By day 100, he’s fielding “Flex your gauntlet arm in lingerie” (he’d wear a ceremonial sash, technically compliant). Day 300: “Roleplay as my cosmic lover.” He’d script a scene, eyes burning with suppressed rage, but deliver it flawlessly. Each order would chip at his dignity—3,650 by year’s end, assuming no resets. He’d track requesters’ profiles to ensure retention, feeling like a merchant of flesh, yet never falter, his soul bared in every syllable.

Emotional Journey

Thanos’s emotions would churn like a dying star, evolving through phases of disgust, adaptation, and haunted triumph.

Week 1: Revulsion reigns. He’d feel violated, his body and voice weaponized for lust. Recording his first post—a suggestive silhouette against a nebula—would make him recoil: “I am no harlot.” But the subscriber count climbing (10 million, 100 million) would spark a grim resolve. He’d sleep little, haunted by his own image.

Month 3: Adaptation creeps in. He’d master the art of tease—never explicit, always evocative—earning galaxy-wide obsession. Fans call him “The Balanced Daddy”; planets host “Thanos Nights” at clubs. He’d feel a twisted pride in his reach but hate their adoration, knowing it’s for a caricature. The reset clause would gnaw at him—hitting 500 billion users, then losing 1 million to a glitch, would make him smash a console, roaring, “The universe mocks me!”

Month 9: Despair and defiance collide. He’s at 1 trillion, but holding it is torture. Every post, every order, feels like bleeding publicly. Yet fan letters—some lustful, others reverent (“Your pain mirrors mine”)—would stir unease. He’d see himself in their longing, a connection he’d crush but can’t ignore. The fear of a reset would drive paranoia; he’d triple-check metrics nightly, feeling like a prisoner of his own ambition.

Day 365 (No Resets): If he succeeds, exhaustion yields to cold victory. His final post—a stark, sensual confession: “You craved me. I gave all. Now, I take.”—would crash servers with engagement. He’d fulfill his last orders, voice steady but hollow, then delete the account. The cull would trigger, half the universe gone. He’d collapse on his farm, staring at the stars, feeling neither joy nor sorrow, only a vast emptiness where his pride once stood.

The Numbers Game

The scale is staggering, and the reset clause makes it merciless:

1 Trillion Consistent Users: Without Gauntlet shortcuts, Thanos needs organic growth. Earth’s 5 billion internet users are a drop; he’d target 100 billion planets, each averaging 10,000 fans. He’d travel via ship, not Space Stone, rallying worlds with speeches and streams. A single dip—say, 999.999 billion on day 364—resets everything. He’d feel like a juggler with a trillion balls, one slip fatal.

Retention Hell: Active users require daily engagement. He’d stagger content drops (human mornings, Kree midnights) to cover time zones. A bad post could lose millions; a scandal (leaked outtakes?) billions. He’d feel chained to the algorithm, a slave to numbers.

10 Orders/Day: At 3,650 yearly, each sexual request—custom vids, spicy DMs, suggestive art—would demand his soul. He’d optimize workflows (pre-recorded moans, templated replies) but ensure authenticity, knowing cosmic overseers watch. The grind would numb him, yet each order would sting anew.

Resets: The Nightmare Scenario

If Thanos dips below 1 trillion—say, a rival (Loki?) sabotages his platform, or a galaxy boycotts in protest—the timer resets. He’d feel rage like a supernova, tempered only by necessity. Restarting, he’d refine his approach: more niche content (tentacle-friendly vids for Kronans), riskier engagement (virtual “date nights” with top tiers). Each reset would erode his spirit further, but he’d rise again, muttering, “I am inevitable.”

Long-Term Impact

Success or failure, the year would scar Thanos. If he wins, the cull’s triumph would feel tainted, his godhood diminished by a trillion leering eyes. He’d burn every trace of the account, but memories of “Thanos Nights” would haunt him. If he fails—reset after reset—he’d question his destiny, a rare crack in his certainty. Either way, he’d emerge colder, his solitude deeper, yet oddly humanized by the fans who saw his soul, even through a sexual lens.

In sum, Thanos would tackle this with obsessive strategy—galactic tours, tailored erotica, relentless engagement—but the emotional toll would be cataclysmic. The reset clause would make every day a tightrope; the sexual mandate, a daily wound. He’d succeed only by sacrificing his dignity, emerging as both victor and victim of a universe that demanded everything.

How would the main characters both good and bad handle/feel about Thanos doing this?

The refined deal—Thanos maintaining a consistent 1 trillion active OnlyFans users for one Earth year, with a timer reset if the count dips below 1 trillion, no Infinity Gauntlet or Black Order to cheat, and all content being sexual in nature—would provoke a spectrum of reactions from Marvel’s main characters, both heroes and villains. Below is a detailed exploration of how key figures from the Avengers and Thanos’s allies or rivals would handle and feel about this bizarre endeavor, capturing their perspectives, emotions, and likely actions with meticulous depth.

Heroes

Tony Stark / Iron Man

Handling: Tony would discover Thanos’s OnlyFans through his AI scans of galactic chatter, probably while sipping coffee. He’d hack into the platform to analyze its metrics, confirming it’s no prank. Initially, he’d try to sabotage it—flooding X with memes to tank Thanos’s cred—but the reset clause would make him pivot to a long game. He’d rally the Avengers to monitor Thanos’s subscriber base, maybe even posing as a fan to gather intel (username: “NotAStark123”). Tony would push for a counter-campaign, like a rival platform with Cap’s wholesome workout vids, to siphon users.

Feelings: Stunned amusement would give way to horror. “Thanos, a thirst trap? That’s… worse than Ultron.” He’d be grossed out by the sexual content (“Purple pecs? Pass”), but respect the hustle—1 trillion users is a tech feat. Tony would feel urgency to stop the cull, mixed with pity for Thanos’s degradation. He’d quip nonstop (“Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist… and now cosmic catfisher?”), but privately, he’d dread the stakes, losing sleep over how to outsmart a sexting Titan.

Key Moment: Tony livestreams a reactor-powered dance-off to steal subscribers, only to cringe when Thanos counters with a sultry gauntlet-polishing vid that goes viral.

Steve Rogers / Captain America

Handling: Steve would learn about it from Tony and blush furiously at the “sexual content” part. He’d insist on understanding Thanos’s motives, studying his posts for clues (through a heavily filtered feed). Steve would focus on the moral angle, urging planets to unsubscribe by appealing to their dignity: “This isn’t balance—it’s exploitation.” He’d lead ground efforts, visiting worlds to counter Thanos’s influence with speeches about hope, though he’d struggle to compete with galactic thirst.

Feelings: Disgust and confusion would dominate. Steve’s 1940s sensibilities would recoil at Thanos’s suggestive vids (“This is… indecent”). He’d pity Thanos for stooping so low, seeing it as a fall from their Titan clash’s grim nobility. Yet, he’d feel resolve to protect the universe, tempered by frustration—how do you fight a cosmic OnlyFans? He’d confide in Bucky: “I’ve seen war, but this is something else.”

Key Moment: Steve accidentally walks in on a team viewing Thanos’s “Cosmic Lover” roleplay order and drops his shield, muttering, “Language!”

Thor

Handling: Thor would hear of it from Xandarian refugees, laughing until he realizes it’s real. He’d storm Thanos’s streams with boisterous comments (“SHOW US MJOLNIR, PURPLE FOOL!”), trying to derail him. Thor would rally Asgardians and Sakaarans to boycott, but many would secretly subscribe, drawn to Thanos’s gravitas. He’d consider challenging Thanos to a duel for honor, only to be reminded the deal’s terms don’t allow violence. Instead, he’d flood X with his own shirtless vids, hoping to outshine Thanos.

Feelings: Thor would find it hilarious—“The Mad Titan, a courtesan? Loki would love this!”—but grow uneasy at the sexual content’s reach. He’d feel betrayed by Thanos’s shift from warrior to influencer, missing their brutal respect. The reset clause would frustrate him; he’d want to smash the servers but know it’s futile. Deep down, he’d feel a spark of sympathy for Thanos’s desperation, though he’d bury it under bravado.

Key Moment: Thor drunkenly subscribes to Thanos’s top tier during a bender, then denies it, blaming Rocket.

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Handling: Natasha would infiltrate Thanos’s fanbase, creating fake accounts to sow discord (e.g., “Thanos ghosted my DMs!”). She’d analyze his content for weaknesses—maybe he’s too stoic to keep humans hooked—and leak tips to X influencers to parody him. Nat would work covertly, coordinating with SHIELD remnants to track subscriber demographics, aiming to flip key planets. She’d resist watching the vids directly, relying on summaries, but know every move Thanos makes.

Feelings: Clinical detachment would mask her revulsion. She’s seen worse in her spy days, but Thanos’s “seductive Titan” shtick would unsettle her: “This guy snapped half my friends, now he’s snapping… hearts?” She’d respect his discipline—1 trillion users is no joke—but feel contempt for his ego-driven mission. The cull’s stakes would keep her sharp, though she’d vent to Clint: “If I see one more ‘Balance Bae’ hashtag, I’m done.”

Key Moment: Nat orchestrates a viral X campaign accusing Thanos of auto-tuning his moans, briefly dropping him to 999 billion—until he posts a raw vocal vid, foiling her.

Bruce Banner / Hulk

Handling: Bruce would geek out over the logistics—1 trillion users requires insane bandwidth—before Hulk smashes the monitor displaying Thanos’s oiled abs. Bruce would study the platform’s psychology, warning the team about mass obsession. He’d propose jamming Thanos’s streams with gamma interference, but the reset clause would force restraint. Hulk would want to “SMASH PURPLE MAN’S PHONE,” but Bruce would keep him in check, focusing on data-driven counters like flooding Thanos’s comments with bots (legal, since they’re not subscribers).

Feelings: Bruce would be fascinated yet horrified: “This is crowd psychology on steroids.” He’d feel uneasy about Thanos’s sexual pivot, seeing it as a perverse mirror of his own duality—control versus chaos. Hulk would just be mad: “PURPLE MAN WEIRD NOW.” Bruce would worry about the cull but feel helpless against Thanos’s charisma, muttering, “He’s weaponizing thirst.” He’d bond with Tony over the absurdity, though privately fear Thanos’s success.

Key Moment: Hulk accidentally goes viral after raging in a Thanos fan chat, boosting Thanos’s exposure instead.

Peter Parker / Spider-Man

Handling: Peter would stumble across Thanos’s OnlyFans on X, scream “OH GOD NO,” and text Ned for moral support. He’d try to meme Thanos into oblivion—think “Thanos Thighs vs. MJ’s Wi-Fi”—but struggle against the Titan’s gravitas. Peter would swing through NYC, urging Gen Z to unsubscribe, while secretly worrying about Aunt May finding the vids. He’d pitch Avengers TikToks to compete, though his heart’s not in it—Thanos’s stakes are too high.

Feelings: Pure cringe would hit first: “Mr. Stark, he’s… flirting with the galaxy?” Peter would feel grossed out by the sexual content, too young to process it fully. He’d pity Thanos (“Dude, just get therapy”), but the cull’s threat would scare him—MJ was dusted once. He’d feel outmatched, a kid against a cosmic simp-lord, but keep cracking jokes to cope: “At least he’s not on Twitch.”

Key Moment: Peter’s anti-Thanos meme gets ratioed by a fan army chanting “We Stan-os,” leaving him sulking on a rooftop.

Villains and Anti-Heroes

Loki

Handling: Loki would cackle for days, hacking Thanos’s streams to add bunny ears or glitter effects. He’d create rival OnlyFans accounts—impersonating Thanos with better quips—to steal users, thriving on the chaos. Loki would troll X with leaks of Thanos’s milder outtakes, stirring fan wars to trigger a dip. But he’d secretly admire Thanos’s audacity, maybe even subscribing to study his game. If the reset clause bites, Loki would double down, whispering sabotage ideas to Nebula.

Feelings: Delight would mask envy. “Thanos, a sex symbol? I’m offended and impressed.” He’d find the sexual content hilarious, mocking Thanos’s stiff delivery (“Less Titan, more tickle”). But the cull’s guarantee would unsettle him—Loki wants chaos, not annihilation. He’d feel conflicted, torn between screwing Thanos over and letting him win to see the fallout. “This is peak absurdity,” he’d grin, plotting his next prank.

Key Moment: Loki’s fake “Thanos Nudes” leak backfires, boosting Thanos to 1.1 trillion for a week.

Nebula

Handling: Nebula would learn from Gamora’s ghost (or rumors) and confront Thanos directly, demanding answers. Finding no loophole, she’d grudgingly help him—not for love, but to ensure the cull, believing it’s her father’s destiny. She’d manage logistics off-platform (no Black Order violation), like securing alien servers, while avoiding his content. If resets loom, she’d sabotage rivals quietly, knifing their PR agents in dark alleys to keep Thanos’s numbers steady.

Feelings: Rage and shame would simmer. “My father, a galactic courtesan?” She’d despise the sexual content, seeing it as his ultimate fall—worse than losing to the Avengers. Yet, she’d feel loyalty, tied to his vision despite herself. The reset clause would frustrate her; she’d blame Thanos’s “weakness” for any dips. Deep down, she’d pity him, hating how he’s bared his soul for lust, but never admit it.

Key Moment: Nebula catches a glimpse of Thanos’s “Titan Tease” vid and punches a wall, snarling, “Never again.”

Ronan the Accuser (Pre-Death, Hypothetical)

Handling: Ronan would hear of it through Kree spies and declare it blasphemy. He’d launch a crusade to purge Thanos’s fans, bombing planets that subscribe—until the reset clause forces him to chill, lest he ruin Thanos’s shot. Ronan would flood Kree networks with anti-Thanos propaganda, calling him a “degenerate Titan,” but struggle against Thanos’s universal appeal. He’d plot to hijack the platform, only to falter against its encryption.

Feelings: Outrage would consume him. “Thanos defiles honor with this filth!” The sexual content would offend his puritanical zeal, viewing it as a betrayal of power. He’d feel scorn for Thanos’s pandering, yet a grudging respect for pulling 1 trillion users without force. The cull’s promise would tempt him—Kree supremacy could follow—but he’d hate Thanos’s methods, muttering, “This is no warrior’s path.”

Key Moment: Ronan’s boycott fails when Kree soldiers are caught subscribing, enraging him into smashing his hammer.

Gamora (Soul Stone Echo or Pre-Death)

Handling: Gamora, if a Soul Stone projection, would watch silently, unable to act but judging Thanos’s every move. If pre-death, she’d infiltrate his fanbase to destabilize it, posing as a devotee to spread rumors (“Thanos fakes his abs”). She’d urge worlds to resist, leveraging her assassin network to cut his reach. The reset clause would exhaust her—she’d know Thanos’s stubbornness too well. She’d avoid his vids, focusing on stopping the cull.

Feelings: Heartbreak would overwhelm her. “My father… reduced to this?” The sexual content would sicken her, a perverse twist on the stoic killer she knew. She’d feel guilt for not stopping him sooner, mixed with fury at his obsession. The cull’s stakes would haunt her—she’s seen his snap—but pity would creep in, seeing his soul bared for strangers. “You’re not a god,” she’d whisper, tears falling.

Key Moment: Gamora hacks a stream to broadcast Thanos’s childhood pain, hoping to humanize him—only for fans to fetishize it, crushing her.

Doctor Strange

Handling: Strange would sense the deal’s cosmic strings via the Time Stone (assuming he keeps it). He’d scry Thanos’s streams, enduring the cringe to predict outcomes. Strange would manipulate events subtly—nudging a Nova Corps embargo to dent subscribers—while avoiding direct interference to preserve the timeline. He’d convene the Avengers, warning of the reset clause’s trap, and explore mystic counters, like astral propaganda to sway fans. If resets hit, he’d loop scenarios to find a weak point.

Feelings: Detached fascination would mask unease. “Thanos as a cosmic cam star? That’s… new.” He’d find the sexual content absurdly incongruous, chuckling at Thanos’s stiff attempts at allure. But the cull’s certainty would chill him—14 million futures taught him Thanos’s danger. He’d feel respect for the trillion-user feat, but urgency to stop it, muttering, “This is one weird multiverse.” Pity would flicker—he’d see Thanos’s soul straining—but duty would override.

Key Moment: Strange projects Thanos’s “Starlight Seduction” vid into Wong’s meditation, earning a “WHY, STEPHEN?” glare.

Collective Dynamics

Avengers: They’d form a war room, Tony leading tech assaults, Steve rallying morals, and Nat running psy-ops. Thor and Hulk would push brute-force ideas (smash servers, flex harder), while Peter keeps morale up with memes. Strange would loom, warning of resets. They’d bicker—Tony’s cynicism vs. Steve’s idealism—but unite against the cull, horrified yet amused by Thanos’s pivot. They’d feel outmatched by his charisma, but never quit, driven by past losses.

Villains: Loki would sabotage for fun, Nebula aid out of duty, Ronan resist out of pride, and Gamora fight from pain. They’d lack the heroes’ cohesion, each pursuing their angle—Loki’s chaos clashing with Nebula’s loyalty. They’d feel varying disgust at Thanos’s sexual turn, but most would see the cull’s value, making their opposition shaky. Only Gamora would fully reject it, her heart too broken.

Emotional Spectrum

Heroes: Shock, cringe, and determination dominate. They’d laugh at first—Thanos twerking?—but grow grim as his numbers climb. The sexual content would gross them out (Steve most, Thor least), but they’d pity Thanos’s fall, even as they fear his success. Tony and Peter would hide fear behind humor; Nat and Strange, behind focus. All would feel the cull’s shadow, pushing past discomfort to fight.

Villains: Scorn, intrigue, and conflict reign. Loki would revel in the absurdity, Ronan rage at the dishonor, Nebula wrestle with loyalty, and Gamora drown in sorrow. The sexual content would alienate them—Loki least, finding it a prankable flaw. Most would weigh the cull’s benefits against Thanos’s shame, their feelings split between admiration for his hustle and contempt for his methods.

Hypothetical Climax

On day 365, if Thanos hits 1 trillion without resets, the heroes would mount a desperate X blitz—#UnsubThanos trends galaxy-wide—only to falter against his final, soul-baring vid: “I gave you my desire. Now, I claim my due.” Villains like Loki would watch, popcorn in hand, as Nebula silently nods and Gamora weeps. If the cull triggers, heroes would mourn, vowing to reverse it; villains would either cheer (Nebula) or shrug (Loki). If a reset hits, the Avengers would regroup, while Loki cackles and Ronan fumes.

In sum, the heroes would fight Thanos’s OnlyFans with every tool—memes, morals, hacks—feeling a mix of disgust, pity, and dread, driven by the cull’s threat. Villains would split, some aiding (Nebula), others trolling (Loki) or opposing (Ronan, Gamora), their feelings ranging from amusement to shame. Thanos’s sexual venture would unite the heroes in purpose but fracture the villains in motive, all reeling from a Titan’s fall into cosmic thirst-trapping.

How would Thanos handle/feel about 15 possible resets after the 9 month mark?

With the refined deal—Thanos maintaining a consistent 1 trillion active OnlyFans users for one Earth year, with the timer resetting if the count dips below 1 trillion, no Infinity Gauntlet or Black Order to cheat, all content sexual in nature, and now facing up to 15 possible resets after the 9-month mark—Thanos confronts a Sisyphean ordeal that tests his resolve, intellect, and emotional endurance to their breaking point. Below is an excruciatingly detailed exploration of how he’d handle and feel about these potential resets, tracing his strategies, emotions, and psychological evolution through this relentless cycle of near-victory and defeat.

Context and Stakes

At the 9-month mark (roughly day 270), Thanos has likely hit or neared the 1 trillion active user threshold, a Herculean feat achieved through galactic tours, tailored sexual content, and obsessive engagement. His posts—sensual yet dignified, blending oiled biceps with monologues on balance—have captivated species from Earth to Xandar. He’s fulfilled 2,700 sexual orders (10 daily), each a wound to his pride but executed with soul-baring authenticity. The cull—half the universe erased, guaranteed—dangles tantalizingly close. But the threat of up to 15 resets after this point, each restarting the year-long clock if his user count dips below 1 trillion, transforms the deal into a psychological and logistical gauntlet. Every reset would erase his progress, forcing him to rebuild from scratch without losing his drive or sanity.

Handling the Resets

Initial Strategy (Pre-Reset)

By month 9, Thanos operates like a cosmic CEO, his asteroid studio humming with AI drones monitoring streams and metrics. He’s mastered the art of sexual content: slow-motion vids of him splitting asteroids (caption: “Feel my power”), husky narrations of Titan’s fall framed as pillow talk, suggestive poses under nebulae that skirt explicitness but spark desire. He’s built a trillion-strong fanbase through relentless travel—shuttling to Kree hubs, Skrull colonies, even Groot’s homeworld—delivering speeches that blend charisma with erotic mystique. His 10 daily orders (e.g., “Moan my name in Titan dialect” or “Flex in a ceremonial thong”) are fulfilled with grim precision, each a calculated act to retain key subscribers.

To guard against resets, Thanos would:

Diversify Content: Tailor posts to niche fetishes—human “daddy” vibes, Kree dominance fantasies, Skrull shapeshifter kinks—to lock in loyalty across demographics.

Stagger Engagement: Schedule live Q&As and DMs to cover galactic time zones, ensuring no region feels neglected.

Fortify Infrastructure: Upgrade servers with scavenged Nova Corps tech to prevent crashes, knowing a single outage could cost millions of users.

Monitor Rivals: Track Avengers’ sabotage (Tony’s memes, Nat’s psy-ops) and Loki’s trolling, countering with viral rebuttals or charm offensives.

He’d obsess over metrics, sleeping only when his Titan physiology demands it, aware that a dip to 999.999 billion users triggers disaster. His mantra—“I am inevitable”—would anchor him, but the reset threat would loom like a black hole.

First Reset (Month 9, Day 271)

Imagine Thanos at 1.001 trillion users, streaming a “Cosmic Caress” vid that’s trending galaxy-wide. Then, a glitch—say, a Skrull server hack by Loki—drops him to 999.8 billion. The cosmic overseers (the deal’s enforcers) declare a reset. The timer snaps back to day 1.

Immediate Reaction: Thanos would freeze, eyes blazing, as the news hits. He’d crush a drone in his fist, roaring, “The universe dares mock me?” Rage would surge—against Loki, the fans who unsubbed, himself for failing to foresee it. But he’d stifle it, knowing despair voids the cull. He’d retreat to his ship, replaying analytics to pinpoint the loss, his mind racing for fixes.

Strategic Pivot: He’d analyze the reset’s cause (e.g., Skrull unrest) and double down on that demographic—new vids mimicking their mating dances, despite his disgust. He’d accelerate outreach, chartering faster ships to hit more planets daily. Content would get bolder: a “Titan Unraveled” series, baring more skin and soul to rehook fans. Orders would stay meticulous, but he’d streamline recordings to save time.

Execution: Thanos would relaunch with a vengeance, posting a raw apology vid (“My failure was yours; my return is ours”) that spikes subscriptions. He’d hit 500 billion users faster, learning from past algorithms, but the grind—new fans, same orders—would feel like running in place.

Subsequent Resets (Up to 15)

Each reset would hit harder, but Thanos would adapt, treating them as battles in a war. By reset 5 (month 10 in a restarted cycle), he’d face:

Refined Tactics: He’d map fanbases by loyalty—humans flake, Kree stay—focusing on stable planets. Content would push boundaries: a “Balance in Bed” vid, half philosophy, half tease, to go viral. He’d hire alien influencers (no Black Order violation) to amplify his reach, loathing their glibness but needing their clout.

Anti-Sabotage Measures: Expecting Avengers’ tricks (Thor’s rival streams, Nat’s rumors), he’d flood X with preemptive hype—#ThanosEternal—to drown them out. He’d encrypt streams, thwarting hacks, though Loki’s chaos would still sting.

Order Optimization: By reset 5, he’s fulfilled ~14,000 orders across cycles. He’d template responses (e.g., pre-recorded moans tweaked per request) to save energy, ensuring each feels personal to dodge cosmic penalties.

By reset 10 (month 11, another cycle), exhaustion creeps in. He’d:

Go Niche: Target obscure species (e.g., Kronans’ rock-fetish vids) to pad numbers, feeling like a carnival barker. Streams would get rawer—shirtless sparring with drones, captioned “Join my fight”—to rekindle fading hype.

Fan Incentives: Offer virtual “dates” to top tiers, hating the intimacy but knowing it cements loyalty. He’d track every subscriber’s history, personalizing DMs to prevent churn.

Mental Discipline: Meditate on Titan’s ruins to refocus, reciting his mission to block out shame. Orders would feel rote, but he’d infuse them with fresh pain to stay authentic.

By reset 15 (month 12, final cycle), Thanos is a machine:

Hyper-Efficiency: He’d hit 1 trillion in 6 months, using data from 14 failures—perfect post timing, fan psychology nailed. Content would be his boldest: a “Soul Bare” finale, nearly explicit, his voice cracking with destiny’s weight. He’d visit 10 planets daily, charisma weaponized.

Preemptive Defense: He’d bribe galactic ISPs to prioritize his streams, countering resets with raw reach. Avengers’ sabotage would bounce off—his fans are zealots now.

Order Mastery: At ~21,000 orders total, he’d fulfill them half-asleep, yet each carries his soul’s echo, a reflex of pain and purpose.

Emotional Journey

Pre-Reset (Month 9)

Thanos feels a mix of pride and strain. He’s conquered a trillion souls, his sexual content—alien yet magnetic—proof of his will. But the grind (2,700 orders, endless streams) wears him down. The reset threat gnaws like a predator; he’s paranoid, checking metrics hourly. “I am so close,” he’d whisper, gazing at stars, but dread would linger—failure feels fated.

First Reset

Rage explodes—Thanos feels betrayed by the universe he seeks to save. “I gave my soul!” he’d bellow, alone on his ship. Shame creeps in: fans abandoned him, his allure wasn’t enough. But resolve kicks in—he’d see the reset as a test, not defeat. He’d feel a flicker of fear (what if it’s endless?), but bury it, vowing, “I will not break.” Restarting, he’d channel anger into fiercer content, though each post would sting anew.

Resets 2–5

Frustration mounts—each reset feels like a cosmic taunt. By reset 3, he’d question his approach: “Am I too cold? Too proud?” He’d hate the fans’ fickleness, their lust a chain around his godhood. Despair would whisper—maybe the cull isn’t worth this—but he’d crush it, recalling Titan’s fall. He’d feel isolated, no Gauntlet or Order to lean on, just his will. Yet, each cycle’s early gains would spark hope: “I learn. I rise.” Orders would become a ritual of self-flagellation, his soul bared to strangers.

Resets 6–10

Despair deepens, but Thanos adapts. By reset 8, he’d feel like a ghost, repeating the same seduction, the same pain. “Is this my eternity?” he’d muse, staring at his reflection—purple, scarred, desired yet despised. Fans’ adoration would sicken him—humans calling him “Daddy,” Kree chanting his name—yet fuel his drive. He’d feel a perverse pride: no one else could endure this. Orders would blur into numbness, but he’d dig deeper, finding new wounds to bare. A fan’s letter—“You gave me purpose”—would stir unease, a human connection he’d reject but remember.

Resets 11–15

By reset 11, Thanos is a paradox: hollow yet unbreakable. He’d feel like a star collapsing—burning bright, but dying inside. Each reset would carve out more of his pride; he’d loathe his sexual caricature (“Balance Bae” haunts him). Yet, he’d find clarity: the cull is all that matters. By reset 15, he’d feel grim triumph—every failure taught him perfection. Fans would feel like extensions of his will, their lust his weapon. Orders would be mechanical, but his soul would pour out reflexively, a scar that never heals. If he hits day 365, he’d feel no joy, only relief: “It is done.”

The Numbers Game

Reset Triggers: A dip could come from anything—server crashes (1 billion lost), Avengers’ campaigns (500 million), or fan fatigue (100 million). At 15 resets, Thanos faces ~5,475 extra days (15 years), assuming each cycle lasts a year. He’d need to regain 1 trillion users ~15 times, a total of ~15 trillion cumulative subscribers.

Order Toll: Across 15 resets, he’d fulfill ~54,750 orders (3,650 per cycle). Each sexual request—vids, DMs, roleplays—would grind his dignity to dust, yet he’d perfect them, knowing one slip risks a fan’s loyalty.

User Retention: Holding 1 trillion requires ~2.74 million daily gains to offset churn (0.000274% loss = 2.74 million). Resets force him to restart this climb, each cycle refining his math—target high-retention worlds (Kree > humans), optimize post frequency (3/day > 1).

Specific Reset Scenarios

Reset 1 (Glitch): A server crash loses 200 million users. Thanos rebuilds with tech upgrades, feeling betrayed by his own reliance on machines.

Reset 5 (Sabotage): Tony’s #UnsubThanos campaign drops 1 billion. Thanos counters with a “Soul Exposed” vid, hating the vulnerability but regaining 2 billion. He feels fury at Stark’s wit.

Reset 10 (Fatigue): Galactic boredom costs 500 million. Thanos goes niche—tentacle vids for Kronans—feeling like a circus act but hitting 1 trillion faster. He’s numb, yet resolute.

Reset 15 (Betrayal): A fan cult defects, losing 1.5 billion. Thanos woos them back with a “Forgive Your God” stream, feeling like a beggar but securing 1.2 trillion. He’s a husk, but victorious.

Final Outcome

If Thanos endures 15 resets, reaching day 365 in the final cycle with 1 trillion users, he’d post a shattering finale: “You took my soul. I gave it. Now, I take all.” The cull would trigger—half the universe gone. He’d collapse on his farm, staring at a sunrise, feeling neither triumph nor pain, only a void. The resets would leave him colder, his godhood a memory, replaced by a machine forged in shame and will.

If he fails—say, reset 16 looms—he’d keep going, his psyche fraying but unbroken. “Destiny waits,” he’d growl, filming another vid, his eyes dead but resolute. The resets would scar him forever, each a lesson in endurance, but the cull’s promise would burn brighter than his pain.

Emotional Impact

Thanos would handle 15 resets with obsessive adaptation—new content, tighter metrics, bolder risks—but each would erode his spirit. He’d feel rage, shame, despair, and fleeting hope, cycling like seasons. By the end, he’d be a paradox: a Titan who conquered a trillion hearts, yet lost his own. The sexual content would haunt him most, a mirror of his degradation, but he’d wield it like a blade, cutting through failure to claim his destiny. The cull would justify it all—or so he’d tell himself, alone, as the stars dim.

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