#groupblog

[doechiisource]

Hii i just wanted to say that I love ur blog so much. I’ve loved Doechii since I heard her EP Oh The Places You’ll Go in 2020 and I was foaming at the mouth for more. ATP u guys are more of a necessity than my morning coffee lol

Anyway, what’s ur favorite song(s) from Doechii? Mine is tied between Black Girl Memoir and Death Roll with Spookie Coochie being a close second :)

hi you! thank u for the kind words, that means a lot! we recently started this blog 'cause we really enjoy doechii and didn't really see a blog that was focusing on her, so we decided to make a groupblog for it and we already hit 1k+ followers in less than a month! so thank you to all of you ♥

I think she's very unique even her more slow songs and her pop songs are super addictive, I don't have a doechii skip song for now. But if I look at my most listened the next songs are definitely in my top:

alter ego - spookie coochie - slide - beverly hills - catfish - denial is a river - balloon (her verse tho!!) - nissan altima - pacer and recently her new song with jennie, extral is fire too!

Again thank you for your kind words and let's celebrate doechiii ayy!

[loversj0y]

omg YEAH like i think in the second little mermaid movie they get married on a boat actually (i could be wrong dont trust me) so i feel like it would work. wilbur would get so much blackmail against schlatt

Imagine The little mermaid AU with wilbur being prince Eric-🤚😩😩😩😩

chefs kiss yes.

however. consider. him as ariel. bc he’s a singer, loves his music, so getting his voice taken away? a risk he cares abt but is willing to take (i thibk he’d cause more strife than actual ariel would but. drama.)

[the-hydra-sys]

Do you think you would ever have mods for your sideblogs? By that I mean, like, tales from syscord/sysblr/ect ect

Yes, we're thinking of it! Especially with the new groupblog feature.

[flimsy-spine]

i didn't realize that being given ownership of the groupblogs meant that i could now read the asks sent there, and was like ?? who sent me an ask?? ... it was two years old and not sent to me.

[hellsgayngels]

the dash is fucking COOKING i missed yhis groupblogging.....hi guys <3333

[solarpunks]

Hi! Admin Jay here! Great overview thanks @alpaca-clouds! Commando Jugendstil are good friends of ours, we love them a lot, solidarity!

Perhaps one day the folks behind this blog will write the history of Solarpunk - as we understand it - because its way weirder than you'd expect! lol

For now tho, for those interested, you can find a (more or less complete) history of Solarpunk media online from 2008-18 at the reference guide we put together.

The first Solarpunk post on Tumblr ever was our 'The initial equation' posted by Admin Adam Flynn, June 2012.

Concurring with Alpaca, Solarpunk has always been about more than pretty aesthetics: Check out Adam's July 2012 essay 'On the Need for New Futures' republished here with a forward which was written after the IRL/Online Solarpunk meet-up at WeirdShitCon Portland 2012. Post which, many of the other early admins on this blog got added and involved.

It's worth mentioning that 'Need for New Futures' ends with a bunch of open political and social questions asking what Solarpunk could become? (as it wasn't anything at all at the time) the last two being:

What is the visual aesthetic of Solarpunk?

Who’s with us?

Solarpunk as it's known today originates in Brazil!

When 'Need for New Futures' went online 'Histórias ecológicas' was yet to be published, but novelist JesseaPerry was aware of it, and said the word 'Solarpunk' to Adam - and the rest is history.

Subsequently, Solarpunk had parallel development in the Anglosphere and in Brazil with NO contact between the two scenes until after the publication of the Kickstarted translation of Histórias ecológicas in English by Sarena Ulibarri at Worldweavers in 2017. We (folks behind this blog) have had our lives enriched immensely by contact and dialogue with Solarpunks in Brazil since this happened! The Solarpunk movement at large is in great debt to Sarena!

The first self described Solarpunk story in English was “Sunshine State” written by Adam Flynn and Andrew Dana Hudson - also the winner of 2016's Everything Change: An Anthology of Climate Fiction short story competition.

Sunvault and Wings of Renewal, Biketopia etc all came out in subsequent years.

For some early Solarpunk thinking which clearly demonstrate that its about more than just aesthetics: check out Adam's massively viral Solarpunk: Notes toward a Manifesto from 2014 and Andrew's 2015 essay 'On the Politics of Solarpunk' - also the reference guide.

Many of the early Solarpunk voices were interviewed by VICE a few years ago and we explicitly say Solarpunk is about the end of capitalism lol.

As for me (@thejaymo) you can read my pretty viral 2019 essay: SOLARPUNK – Life in the Future, and this more recent one Solarpunk: A Container for More Fertile Futures which is about what Solarpunk means to me.

Being involved in Solarpunk and its community of - kind, motivated people, who are concerned with the struggles en route to a better world, the solutions to live comfortably without fossil fuels, how to equitably manage scarcity and share abundance, to be kinder to each other and to the planet we share - for the last decade, has been one of the biggest and most meaningful experiences of my life.

Thank you Solarpunks 🙏.

I'll close with our groupblogs tagline since the beginning:

Solarpunk: At once a vision of the future, a thoughtful provocation, and an achievable lifestyle. In progress...

Who’s with us?

The history of Solarpunk

Okay, I guess this has to be said, because the people will always claim the same wrong thing: No, Solarpunk did not "start out as an aesthetic". Jesus, where the hell does this claim even come from? Like, honestly, I am asking.

Solarpunk started out as a genre, that yes, did also include design elements, but also literary elements. A vaguely defined literary genre, but a genre never the less.

And I am not even talking about those early books that we today also claim under the Solarpunk umbrella. So, no, I am not talking about Ursula K. LeGuin, even though she definitely was a big influence on the genre.

The actual history of Solarpunk goes something like that: In the late 1990s and early 2000s the term "Ecopunk" was coined, which was used to refer to books that kinda fit into the Cyberpunk genre umbrella, but were more focused on ecological themes. This was less focused on the "high tech, high life" mantra that Solarpunk ended up with, but it was SciFi stories, that were focused on people interacting with the environment. Often set to a backdrop of environmental apocalypse. Now, other than Solarpunk just a bit later, this genre never got that well defined (especially with Solarpunk kinda taking over the role). As such there is only a handful of things that ever officially called themselves Ecopunk.

At the same time, though, the same sort of thought was picked up in the Brazilian science fiction scene, where the idea was further developed. Both artistically, where it got a lot of influence from the Amazofuturism movement, but also as an ideology. In this there were the ideas from Ecopunk as the "scifi in the ecological collaps" in there, but also the idea of "scifi with technology that allows us to live within the changing world/allows us to live more in harmony with nature".

Now, we do not really know who came up with the idea of naming this "Solarpunk". From all I can find the earliest mention of the term "Solarpunk" that is still online today is in this article from the Blog Republic of Bees. But given the way the blogger talks about it, it is clear there was some vague definition of the genre before it.

These days it is kinda argued about whether that title originally arose in Brazil or in the Anglosphere. But it seems very likely that the term was coined between 2006 and 2008, coming either out of the Brazilian movement around Ecopunk or out of the English Steampunk movement (specifically the literary branch of the Steampunk genre).

In the following years it was thrown around for a bit (there is an archived Wired article from 2009, that mentions the term once, as well as one other article), but for the moment there was not a lot happening in this regard.

Until 2012, when the Brazilian Solarpunk movement really started to bloom and at the same time in Italy Commando Jugendstil made their appearance. In 2012 in Brazil the anthology "Solarpunk: Histórias ecológicas e fantásticas em um mundo sustentável" was released (that did get an English translation not too long ago) establishing some groundwork for the genre. And Commando Jugendstil, who describe themselves as both a "Communication Project" and an "Art Movement", started to work on Solarpunk in Italy. Now, Commando Jugendstil is a bit more complicated than just one or the other. As they very much were a big influence on some of the aesthetic concepts, but also were releasing short stories and did some actual punky political action within Italy.

And all of that was happening in 2012, where the term really started to take off.

And only after this, in 2014, Solarpunk became this aesthetic we know today, when a (now defuct) tumblr blog started posting photos, artworks and other aesthetical things under the caption of Solarpunk. Especially as it was the first time the term was widely used within the Anglosphere.

Undoubtedly: This was probably how most people first learned of Solarpunk... But it was not how Solarpunk started. So, please stop spreading that myth.

The reason this bothers me so much is, that it so widely ignores how this movement definitely has its roots within Latin America and specifically Brazil. Instead this myth basically tries to claim Solarpunk as a thing that fully and completely originated within the anglosphere. Which is just is not.

And yes, there was artistic aspects to that early Solarpunk movement, too. But also a literary and political aspectt. That is not something that was put onto a term that was originally an aesthetic - but rather it was something that was there from the very beginning.

Again: There has been an artistic and aesthetic aspect in Solarpunk from the very beginning, yes. But there has been a literary and political aspect in it the entire time, too. And trying to divorce Solarpunk from those things is just wrong and also... kinda misses the point.

So, please. Just stop claiming that entire "it has been an aesthetic first" thing. Solarpunk is a genre of fiction, it is a political movement, just as much as it is an artistic movement. Always has been. And there has always been punk in it. So, please, stop acting as if Solarpunk is just "pretty artistic vibes". It is not.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk, I guess.

[deerinasweater]

Making my friends get tumblr so we can blog together

[wehavethoughts]

WeHaveMods!

By now you know that WeHaveThoughts! So, allow us to introduce who we are! 

TideMod

Hello, TideMod here! I’m a recent PhD grad who is just a huge nerd about SciFi/Fantasy (SFF) media of all kinds. Most of my reviews will fall under the very broad SFF umbrella, with a focus on movies and TV shows. I will occasionally branch out and review media set in the real world, but don’t hold your breath. The media I review will be rated out of 5 waves:

with one wave meaning that the media offended me greatly and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, and five waves indicating that, as far as I can judge, it was perfect in every way. 

I love media that prioritizes diversity and creative world-building. Dragons, pirates, and complex magic systems will automatically add at least half a wave because I just love them so much. I am always a sucker for happy endings, so I will very rarely rate ‘grimdark’ or hopeless media highly. 

And before you ask: No! My PhD is not in anything remotely related to Media Studies! I’m a scientist with way too many thoughts!

PodMod

Hi! I'm PodMod! After being lovingly appointed 'Podcast Queen' by my loved ones, I'm excited to share podcast reviews with WHT! My rating system will be 'hot mics' on a scale of 1-5, with 5 hot mics being terrific, and 1 hot mic being poor. My reviews will focus on content, host, information, and delivery. Please note: Sound quality is important, but if a podcast rates highly in other areas, poor sound quality will not factor in as weightily in their review. 

So what can you expect to be reviewed? If you were hoping for a more centrist approach, you will be disappointed to know that there will be no reviews of podcasts such as 'Mike Rowe's Dirty Jobs' or 'The Rush Limbaugh Morning Update'. If the podcast is at all conservative or too centrist, it is automatically disqualified from review.

What you CAN expect are reviews of podcasts that promote empathy, education, humor, and intersectionality, and of course, true crime podcasts (with the stipulation that the podcast host(s) speak respectfully about the victims and survivors). ;) I'm excited to share reviews to podcasts that make us better and more thoughtful individuals and inhabitants of our little planet.

CinniMod

Hi! I enjoy exploring the world through food and working with new spices. For the past two years, I have attempted at least one new recipe a month.  

My reviews will mainly feature recipes that I have tried, and will include notes on any alterations I may make. Some dishes are meant to be an all-day affair, while others are a weeknight dinner. I love making both! The time it takes to complete the recipe will generally not factor into the overall rating. 

My rating system will be out of five cinnamon rolls. Five cinnamon rolls indicate that the end result is well worth the effort, the recipe was easy to follow, and I’ll make it again. One cinnamon roll means that the end result was unsalvageable and/or the recipe was difficult to follow.

DogMod

Hi there, I'm DogMod, an eclectic lover of content, including cartoons, documentaries, fiction novels, and comics. Only the tastiest of media will do for me and I cannot wait to share with you the best tastes and worst wastes of the web, written word, and streaming services. My reviews will be rated in tastiness, as in, "in short, this book was delectable, a mega'tasty treat of literary delight. A super fine 5 out of 5 Tasty." Or, "this book would have been better off if it would have just stayed a tree. At least then you might get something tasty like maple syrup, or a hickory nut out of it. 0 out of 5 Tasty, and God help anyone who ever has to read this.” Let's get lapping up the best and forgetting the rest- together!

MargeMod

I have retired after nearly 40 years in public service. I come from a large extended family and have been a hospice volunteer for approximately 10 years. I have always enjoyed reading and was raised in a home with loads of books (Thanks, Mom) and a stern attitude for "wasting my time by sitting around" (Come on, Dad).  My life journey is movement toward happiness for myself and those around me.

My reviews will be on a variety of books relating to: Encouragement; Answering life's little and big questions; Self-help; and an occasional straight-forward Murder Mystery.

I will have only 3 rating categories: 

A sprout is the lowest rating and it will indicate that the author did not capture my interest and I will not be looking for more work by that author. A single flower means that I enjoyed the book and will probably look for other works by this author. A full bouquet indicates that I loved the book, will definitely look for more works by this author, and highly recommend that you read it. Highest reviews will go to books that teach me something, are humorous, and/or hold my interest. I dislike violence against innocents, topics I can’t relate to, and when I can’t figure out what the heck the author is trying to say.

DesignMod

Welcome to my digital space centered on interior design! I’m DesignMod, your humble host on a journey thinking through the material aesthetics of our living spaces. On this page, we’ll discuss books found in the interior design or home organizing sections of your library. My goal is to identify which books encourage personal creativity and expression, and offer insightful guidance that is accessible to all people. 

I also hope to curate a collection that strays away from the typical audience of this genre: rich, white, Christian women. These types of books are --for many reasons-- marketed to people who have time and money, who are culturally shaped to express themselves within the domestic space, yet in a way that also insists upon pleasing visitors and guests. I hope to open the discussion of interior design to all audiences, because I think that being mindful of our living spaces will make us all happier and more peaceful when we interact in the world and with people around us.

I will rate these literatures on a scale of one to six geese. One goose could mean that the book: isn’t worth your while in terms of style, is incredibly illegible or hard to understand, is classist or inconsiderate of lower socio-economic classes, or simply isn’t what it says it is. The prize of six geese will be awarded only the most stellar books, those that inspire genuine creativity, offer insightful advice and knowledge, are written for the proletariat, and actually are fun to read.

I, DesignMod, have a Masters degree in cultural studies --she’s verbose. My goal is to write a blog with accessible yet articulate information on how we learn how to take care of our living spaces. I enjoy tending to my plants, drawing kawaii illustrations, learning languages, and thinking critically about the world. My favorite animal is a seal (aka water doggo), and I also very much love pelicans, hippos, elephants, and puppy angels (especially pit bulls and other thicc bois and girls.)

Icon Credits from the Noun Project:

Wave by Nawicon

Podcast by Jejen Juliansyah Nur Agung 

Cinnamon Roll by Kaylen Yul Lee

Teeth Biting Tongue by Vectors Point

Sprout by Jae Deasigner 

Flower by Hat-Tech

Bouquet by Vectors Point

Goose by Tatyana

[xuanelle]

tumblr should let you change which blog you reply with or send asks with

[yesakademia]

Thaïs, Salomé & Mbaye; Soussane, Sénégal: la vie en famille 1er Blog 29 juillet 2019

Où habites-tu ?

Thaïs : « J’habite à Bidjad, à deux pas de l’école, dans la famille Dione. J’ai été renommée Angèle Teou Dione. »

Salomé : « J’habite à Mbata, à une dizaine de minutes de l’école. Ma famille se nomme Thiao. ll y a 6 enfants. On m’a renommée Makane Sene. »

Mbaye : « J’habite à Bissane. Le premier jour était très difficile mais le reste s’est très bien passé, je suis très content. Je n’ai aucun problème, ma partenaire est bonne. Je peux agir comme je veux. Ma mère est très gentille. Tout va bien. Je mange bien. »

Comment ça s’est passée avec l’intégration ?

Thaïs : « L’arrivée en pleine nuit était impressionnante. Le lendemain, j’ai découvert ma famille, facilement j’ai réussi à créer des liens, surtout avec les adolescents. Toutefois, au fil des jours, j’ai maitrisé quelque mot de serère et pu me rapprocher de ma mère, Hélène Dione. Maintenant, je me sens super bien avec eux. »

Salomé : «Le premier jour, j’ai eu peur de ne pas pouvoir communiquer avec ma famille car ils ne parlaient pas le français. Heureusement, ils m’ont rassuré par leur accueil chaleureux et ils m’ont enseigné les mots principaux pour que je subvienne à mes besoins. Désormais j’apprends tous les jours de nouveaux mots. Je suis très bien Bin Thiao (maison de Thaio). »

Mbaye : « Je n’ai pas de problème, c’est extraordinaire. Nice. »

Quel est votre meilleur souvenir ?

Thaïs : « Je me souviens d’une veillée avec toute la famille autour d’un thé (wagra) et de la musique sénégalaise en bruit de fond. Un beau moment de partage : on a ri, discuté et Hélène, ma mère, m’a demandée de revenir chaque année. »

Salomé : « Ils m’ont demandé si j’allais repartir. J’ai dit le 31 août et ils m’ont répondu qu’ils allaient pleurer quand je m’en irais. Aussi, ils ont chanté une chanson en remplaçant des mots par mon prénom. »

Mbaye : « C’est bien d’être dans la maison de Justine, on a mangé ensemble, on a mangé des spaghettis bolognaise, c’était bon. Oui ! »

Qu’est-ce qui t’a le plus surpris ?

Thaïs : « La première fois que je suis allée aux toilettes, il n’y avait pas de portes, et il n’y en a toujours pas ! Mais, heureusement, ma famille a su préserver mon intimité. »

Salomé : « Les enfants de ma famille ne sont pas les enfants du couple. Ils ne peuvent pas avoir d’avoir enfants alors ils ont adopté des enfants du village. »

Mbaye : « Au début c’était un peu difficile au niveau de l’hébergement  mais maintenant je suis content. »

[burnt-toast-life]

*falling on the floor* ugghhhhHh

[faerociousbeast]

what happens if you hit post limit on here

tumblr tells you to shut up until 12am EST

[futurist]

taking a break!

just am not in a good head space right now, still gonna be here from time to time but i’m just not gonna update my main blog, i’ll be back!!

[badassdanddpics]

The Creative Coalition.

A while ago I approached my friend and Co-author of this blog Creativerogues with an idea for a side blog. A group blog where people could actively create homebrew content of all different types by helping one another brainstorm and come up with things viewed through a bunch of different perspectives. so far its been working out well since we’ve added a few members and admins letting followers of the blog reply to posts with their ideas, let members post their own content, and allow admins to keep, view and edit drafts of future projects. For those of you who want to help out visit TheCreativeCoalition yourselves and leave a few replies.

[showupatmyparty]

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[forever5hines]

I am planning to make a shinee group blog so people can share their posts on there and get better exposure and love shinee and like make new friends and stuff so I need to set up a form so I can accept people and like make a proper post because I can't imagine this makes much sense but I need to finish part of my paper but once that's done I am going to work this out properly I am hyped about it so I wanted to share already like if you'd consider joining and I'll send you more info directly!