#just a general tumblr sample trend

[whiskeyswifty]

in defense of 1989:

the breathless, wailing anguish with which she howls "take me HOOOOOoooooome" as she finally gives in to her vices, her weaknesses, knowingly but willingly. because she's so tired of doing the right thing, the smart thing, so lonely, so hopeful, and soooo horny she's helpless against self destruction. A song so unflinching in its awareness of that while also unapologetic in her choice to fully throw herself into temptation.

and even still the continued breathless, endless questioning in out of the woods. is this it? is it finally over? when it be over? when will someone just love her, and when will she stop doubting that they don't? when will this cycle of searching and heartbreak end? the way the song ends, so desperate is she for guidance that her voices harmonize together in a nearly religious choir, calling to the heavens for an answer. utterly lost, screaming into the forest doubting everything she remembers, was it real? can she even remember herself?

In I wish you would, how she turns a quiet, fleeting moment of laying in bed, watching headlights crawl across her bedroom wall though the gap in her curtains into a bombastic tour through all the regrets and dashed hopes that fly through her head. how you can mentally run through the span of fifty emotions over the course of ten seconds.

wildest dreams where the song is paced using her own heartbeat i mean what a clever way to quite literally let you into her heart

also in wildest dreams, giving into the idea that maybe this is what she deserves maybe, all she deserves. it's all she'll ever be, just a memory to someone and so in that fatalist acceptance, she's determined to at least make sure she's a phenomenal memory. and she asks them to lie to her, just this once. she doesn't ask for anything else, just to be told one time that she's worth remembering. an incredibly vulnerable thing to admit about how you see yourself and how dark of a place to be mentally.

the murky, wobbly synth and wistful whispery voices on this love. the whole song sounding like a fog or like wading in the tide as it ebbs and flows. so tactile in how it renders the feeling of wading through the fog a breakup or dissolution. not sure what the right thing to do is, to turn around and fight for them, to let them go, to move on. a song where she's so lost, she surrenders her fate completely and accepts whatever happens will happen and completely succumbs to the current, wherever it takes her and whatever it brings. she has to believe they'll come back on their own because there's nothing else to do now. she's done everything she could and it's just up to the tides of fate.

i mean clean?? hello??? one of the most apt metaphors for breaking up with someone when the relationship was intense and maybe codependent or manipulative. how addiction can be a person, and all the same trappings apply. how the whole album was her struggling through that. revisiting it over and over, how hard it is to try to live without them, as if it feels like drowning. but ultimately finding a baptism of self in the drowning, being the one to save herself for the first time, realizing she could save herself. revolutionary idea for the person who wrote all 4 prior albums, a monumental moment of growth. while still acknowledging that the itch to return to them will always linger, but recognizing that that's not love or fate or destiny like she once thought it was. it's just her insecurities trying to drag her back into bad habits, ultimately pulling the monster out from under the bed and in the harsh light of day, seeing it for what it is and rendering it unable to fool her anymore. one of the most pivotal moments in her mental and emotional growth as a person that she's ever discussed in her art. Where she completely abandons the fairytale idea of fate and destiny and begins to embrace her autonomy.

bonus of YAIL being one of the quietest, most intimate and mundane stories of love she’s ever written. how poignant for it to come after the bombastic pop and clashing synths of the sweeping and tragic romances regaled on the entire album. as if to say nah, real love, true love is in the quiet, unremarkable moments. the synths and echoes used again here but in a more dreamy, ethereal way, as if it's not happening quite yet but it's a wish for something totally different than she had before, something she should have wished for all along. a beautiful contrast!!

also just i'm sorry but blank space was so clever, maybe you had to be there but for her to come out with this song after the Red era and just.... absolutely destroy the pervading narrative about her with a sledgehammer but in the most tongue and cheek way, the most above it all way. like look how stupid you sound? this is the person you think i am? do you hear how ridiculous this shit is? get a grip! she not only made them into the fool and came off smarter and savvier than anyone else, she made BANK off of their stupidity. slay of the century!!!

basically 1989 is the rawest and most honest depiction of a woman in her 20s at some of the lowest points your 20s can bring. how through that time, as you figure out who you're supposed to be as an adult, you completely lose sight of who you are, and because of that you feel the lowest about yourself you may ever feel in your life. You let yourself get treated horribly and you begin to wonder if this is all there is. and it's awful and it feels endless and so lonely because you feel like the only person going through it, that everyone else knows something you don't, and that you're pathetic and worthless for falling so behind everyone else. but at the same time your 20s are soooooo fun and exciting and liberating because of your first foray into independent adulthood, so to lay unapologetically pop instrumentals over these crushing feelings is genius. it's the whiplash of that time in your life, the oscillation making each feeling of euphoria and devastation that much more potent. And how she emotes on this album is unlike anything else! She’s theatrical with her syllables and delivery as if she might never get the chance to say any of this again!

but also, the perhaps unconscious metaphor she presented that so many people, fans included, seem to fall victim to. the idea that oh, it's just pop music, it's not that deep, it's soulless and vapid. only serious music can actually be emotional, when the words she's saying and the hard truths about herself she's conveying are raw and bleeding open wounds. repetition isn't laziness, but a manifestation of anxiety and building tension. heavy synths and electro-pop stylings aren't soulless compared to guitars, but a way to unground you from reality and give you that atmosphere of disorientation and so as she grapples with losing her bearings, so do you. it's a musical allegory for how in your twenties someone can outwardly be having the time of their life, but inwardly be the lowest they've ever been. it's the eternal duality of your 20s, rendered so beautifully and harnessing musical stylings so masterfully to convey this experience. i'll defend it forever for that reason and implore people to reexamine their view of pop music and pop instrumental compositions as less artistic achievements and less emotional than acoustic ballads. sadness isn't the only vulnerable emotion. confusion, anger, anxiety, frustration are all profound and loud emotions that deserve an electric guitar because sometimes words aren't enough for how much you're feeling, and it's up to a cacophonous soundscape of electric guitars and moog synthesizers and your own cathartic screams to fill in the rest.

[th3-0bjectivist]

Dear listener, I rarely post hip hop, and when I do its usually so deep underground that a brief, intermittent ray from the sun would strike it fuckin’ blind. I like hip hop that is bizarre and experimental and for the last year or so, I’ve been getting increasingly deeper into phonk; a darkly themed and distorted subgenre of trap. The primary reason that I enjoy phonk is because it seems to be a modern worldwide trend for regular people with audio software to create this kind of music from nothing more than disparate samples, which is based on old school Memphis rap and southern hip-hop styles. And while I wish I could tell you a whole lot more about the artist showcased this week, like a lot of other phonk performers, SPYDER550 seems to enjoy his anonymity. Smash play and enjoy GODDD MODE from 2019’s ACID THUG.

As much as I enjoy giving my audience on Tumblr a proper overview of who the artist is, what they stand for, etc… sometimes I can’t dig up anything of substantive value. SPYDER550’s Instagram is here, his SoundCloud is here, his Spotify page is here, and I found a slightly more robust profile that seems legitimate enough here. You, yes you that is reading this, feel free to go ahead and Google this artist for yourself and tell me if you can possibly draw a clearer picture of the person behind the music than I did here. I suppose I should be relieved; generally speaking, there is TOO MUCH information on certain musical acts that I post, and here is a good example of the polar opposite. From what little I was able to ascertain from my research for this post, 550 is very new to the worldwide music scene, having their first album out in 2019. As far as I can tell, they’ve released at least five albums since then, all under 10-tracks at a stretch. I can’t even tell with 100% accuracy where this artist is located on the planet. One profile says they are from Russia, another says they’re based out of Finland, and another says Memphis, Tennessee… which I’ll assume is just a throwback to Memphis rap (i.e. the music his own sounds are based on). I don’t even know if the above picture is really 550, or even what the hell his real name is. But you know what? None of that really matters, because I’ve been bouncing from tune to tune wherever I can find his music online, and I can tell you there’s a lot of noticeable raw talent here. Each individual tune I’ve found by this artist is intriguing, catchy, and thoughtful in its own unique way. His musical arrangements possess a haunting quality that is often repetitive, but repetitive in a good way, all while managing to be enchantingly mesmerizing. Like a lot of phonk artists, you can bet your bottom dollar that 550 ‘chops and screws’ a lot of his tracks together using various samples directly from the internet (including the vocals most likely). Just below is another bizarre banger, Toxic Face from 2021’s SPYDELIC. Enjoy!

I try to put as much research that I can stand into these musical entries, and sometimes, there’s just not a lot of meat on the bone. That said, if you liked the music in this post, click here, and here, and here for more. It’s just about all I can do to fully inform you of this artist’s existence outside of hiring an internet sleuth to ascertain more. Image source: https://www.viberate.com/artist/spyder550/

[hamsteriffic]

Miraculous Fandom Stats

Miraculous Paris Special

I was wondering if the Miraculous Paris Special has generated more excitement than the other specials or is it just me connecting with my past punky girl?

I also wondered if this was measurable - and possibly translate to more fanfics on Ao3.

I’ve definitely seen a lot of art and have also gone on an art binge myself @hamsterdraws (but I don’t know how to quantitate posts on Tumblr). So here is my attempt to quantitate my obsession with these emo kids!

Reblog don’t repost!

📈 The data presented here is a snapshot of the Ao3 database as of December 17, 2023.

🖤 Fics Posted to Ao3

It’s only been since October 15, 2023 [1], but the preview was shown straight after the Season 5 finale in July. So overall there has been almost 6 months of speculation and hype surrounding the TV Special.

Fig 1. Total number of fics posted that has been tagged with the Miraculous Paris Special (sample size of 80) [2].

🖤 How does it compare against the other specials?

From my own opinion, I was way more excited about seeing the evil counterparts of my blorbos than seeing them do the same Lovesquare dance again. So is is just me?

Fig 2. Total number of fanfics for each Miraculous special or movie.

I think the numbers reflect the positive uptake of the Paris Special. In the first two months alone there are twice as many fics as Miraculous Shanghai.

Fig 3. Time-adjusted number of fics posted to Ao3 per month since aired. The lighter shaded bar takes into account the public release date and not the trailer date.

For a better comparison, I included the movie because it was released at roughly the same time the teaser trailer. Even though the characters were roughly the same in the movie as the TV show, they had slightly different personality traits.

Fig 4. Number of fics written about them per month in the first six months following their release dates.

The arrow indicates when the Paris Special was televised and the preceding months were based on the teaser trailer. At the time of posting, we are only halfway through December and more fics may be posted by the end of the year.

🖤 What did I learn?

On all appearances, Miraculous World: New York - United HeroeZ had more fanfics, but keep in mind that this was released in September 26, 2020 [3].

There appears to be an initial flurry of fanfics posted on Ao3 using tags for the Miraculous Special: New York, however this excitement has petered out gradually. While the Miraculous Paris Special has yet to reach that initial number, only two months has elapsed since it was publicly aired.

The Miraculous Movie on the other hand was released a few months before the Miraculous Special aired and it had generated much less fanfiction - or at least were not tagged [4-5].

In conclusion, it appears that the Miraculous Paris Special has been received well by the fans. I would be interested to see if this trend continues or if like the New York special, the fics will fizzle out.

🖤 Total Number of Fics Tagged

Miraculous Paris Special (80 Fics)

Miraculous Shanghai (33 fics)

Miraculous New York (177 fics)

Miraculous Movie (40 fics)

Miraculous Christmas Special (9 fics)

Miraculous Origins (31 fics)

Miraculous s05e28 Action (0 fics)

More numbers for the other Miraculous World specials and references below the cut.

🖤 Number of fics tagged with New Characters

Miraculous World: Paris

Shadybug | Toxinelle (32 fics)

Claw Noir | Griffe Noire (42 fics)

Betterfly | Hesperia (20 fics)

Miraculous World: New York

Number of fics tagged for:

Jessica Keynes | Sparrow | Eagle (103)

Aeon | Uncanny Valley (108)

Olympia Hill | Majestia (11)

Barbara Keynes | Knightowl (32)

Dean Gate | Doorman (4)

Mike Rochip | Technopirate (4)

Hot Dog Dan (8)

Miraculous World: Shanghai

Number of fics tagged for:

Fei Wu | Ladydragon (132)

Cash | King Cash (5)

References

[1] Miraculous Paris Special (Club-Canal+ Preview Screening pre-release date: Oct 15, 2023) ( https://miraculousladybug.fandom.com/wiki/Miraculous_Paris)

[2] Looked up terms such as Miraculous Paris Special on the Tag Search tool in Ao3 and found disambiguation and collated the freeform tags that were not found under the main Ao3 tag.

[3] Miraculous World: New York - United HeroeZ (https://miraculousladybug.fandom.com/wiki/Miraculous_New_York)

[4] Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon (French release: April 4, 2021) (https://miraculousladybug.fandom.com/wiki/Miraculous_Shanghai)

[5] Ladybug & Chat Noir: The Movie (French Release Date: July 05, 2023) (https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10364034/)

[secret-engima]

This is the Pinned Post

Hiiii! Welcome to my blog. I have several fandoms and random things on here, aus out my ears and more fics besides.

You can find my fics HERE on Ao3, but only if you are signed in as a member as they are locked.

Or if you wanna try my original stories and get a surprise fantasy au every month, you can poke at my Patreon HERE.

I have story samples of all the currently published OG stories under the #Melodies and Manuscripts or the #patreon 

The #Melodies and Manuscripts tag also has snippets and ao3 links to various fanfics I’ve done/am doing.

Also apparently there’s a trend going around where people are Rude™ and feed unfinished stories into an AI in an attempt to get some garbled garbage that counts as an ending and are taking silence as express permission so here:

YOU NEVER HAVE PERMISSION TO COPY, REPOST, OR FEED MY STORIES OR CHARACTERS TO ANYTHING ANYWHERE EVER. NO REPOSTING TO OTHER SITES, NO FEEDING ANYTHING INTO AN AI OF ANY KIND. PEOPLE WHO DO WILL BE CURSED BY THE LEGO GODS TO STEP ON EVERYTHING POINTY AT LEAST TWICE A DAY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES, THEIR TOES TO ALWAYS BEING STUBBED, AND THEIR INTERNET TO ALWAYS BEING BROKEN.

Okay? That clear enough? Great. Good talk.

Asks are welcomed but I can’t promise Tumblr won’t eat them or that I’ll get to them anytime soon, just please mind the tag rules on the ask box (also do not send me links or videos in the asks, and do not ask me about rl things unless it’s a general “how’s life” or a question about a fandom, game, or other piece of media you wanna know if I’ve seen or something, please and thank you!).

Feel free to ask about my aus, but if you do please specify which one by it’s exact tag name when possible because I have literally hundreds if not thousands of these suckers at this point and chances are high I will not know which au you are talking about unless you specify XD.

Also if you ever wanna draw fanart of my fanfic, that is okay. Just please keep it SFW, credit the story it’s based on, and then tag me if you post it to tumblr because I love coming over and flailing over it. :D

[olderthannetfic]

I'm probably going to unleash some wild discourse here, but here goes:

No shade to any1, and I know queer and race issues are vastly different, but does any1 else see a weirdly different approach to generally the same issue of "you're accidentally including opressed groups in your rants about opressors/you're forgetting [X] exist" in replies to some tumblr posts pertaining to those issues?

Like, in left-leaning spaces, with the exclusion of outright terfs, the most common sentiment I see towards a "but what about queer (most commonly trans) people" kind of add-on on 'men are awful' rant-type posts seems to be agreement, but when it comes to "opressed white (or 'white') groups exist" (usually pertaining to jewish people, eastern europeans etc) on 'white people are awful' posts, it instead gets the "well obviously it's not about you" or same variation thereof.

Like, obviously my sample is quite small since it's just a trend I've seen in posts I've personally encountered, but I was kind of wondering if it's just my luck or if it's an actual trend on tumblr.

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[cratis]

I love tumblr trending tags, it helps me to keep me grounded. When I see the results of the polls that this website is mostly queer , ace or just in general have the same opinion as me in any topic on my feed I am forced to remember that this is the case because those polls are made and reblogged by like minded individuals until it reaches me when I also put forward for more like minded individuals like me so even with huge samples sizes the result is not, in general, a mirror of the average user.

[oman-tours24]

Sur Oman: A Coastal Jewel Beckoning With Tradition and Tranquility

Introduction:

Embark on a digital voyage with us as we explore the coastal charm of Sur Oman—a town that gracefully intertwines tradition with the serenity of the Arabian Sea. In this Tumblr post, we delve into the wonders encapsulated by the keyword "Sur Oman," unveiling the town's maritime heritage, vibrant markets, and the latest international news that casts a spotlight on destinations embracing cultural richness amidst modernity.

Sur Oman: Maritime Heritage Unveiled:

The keyword "Sur Oman" conjures images of dhow boats gracefully navigating azure waters, a testament to the town's rich maritime history. Sur stands as a guardian of Oman's seafaring traditions, where the art of crafting wooden vessels, handed down through generations, becomes a living legacy. As we traverse the virtual waves of "Sur Oman," recent international news highlights a global resurgence of interest in coastal destinations that celebrate their maritime heritage.

Recent International News: Coastal Renaissance in Travel Trends:

Recent headlines illuminate a renewed interest in coastal destinations, signaling a renaissance in travel trends. Travelers are increasingly drawn to towns like Sur Oman, where the soothing lull of the ocean meets the echoes of cultural traditions. The keyword "Sur Oman" becomes not just a digital identifier but a reflection of the global traveler's quest for authentic experiences amidst coastal beauty.

The Art of Dhow Building: Sur's Living Heritage:

Sur Oman's shores echo with the rhythmic sounds of craftsmen shaping dhows, traditional wooden boats that have sailed the seas for centuries. The keyword "Sur Oman" guides us through the shipyards, where the art of dhow building is not just a craft but a testament to the town's enduring connection with the sea. Recent international news emphasizes the allure of experiential travel, positioning Sur Oman as a beacon for those seeking hands-on encounters with living traditions.

Vibrant Souks and Local Markets: Sur's Market Melody:

Sur Oman's marketplaces, adorned with vibrant hues and the scent of exotic spices, become a focal point as the keyword leads us through the town's alleys. The bustling souks showcase a tapestry of Omani life, where locals and visitors mingle amidst the stalls. Recent international trends underscore the appeal of immersive market experiences, making Sur Oman a destination where the market melody is an integral part of the coastal symphony.

Turtle Watching on Ras Al Jinz: A Natural Spectacle:

The keyword "Sur Oman" extends beyond the town's streets to the nearby Ras Al Jinz, a pristine beach where endangered green turtles grace the shores to nest. Sur becomes a gateway to this natural spectacle, aligning with global conversations on sustainable and responsible wildlife tourism. The keyword reflects not only the town's cultural richness but also its commitment to preserving the delicate balance between tourism and nature.

Culinary Delights: Sur's Seafood Symphony:

Sur Oman invites us to savor the flavors of the sea, where the day's catch transforms into culinary delights. From freshly grilled fish to aromatic rice dishes, Sur's seafood offerings are a symphony of coastal flavors. The keyword "Sur Oman" resonates with the contemporary traveler's penchant for culinary exploration, where local delicacies become an integral part of the travel experience.

Practical Tips for Exploring Sur Oman:

Dhow Building Workshops:

Participate in dhow building workshops to witness the craftsmanship firsthand.

Explore Local Souks:

Wander through Sur's lively souks, engaging with local vendors and immersing yourself in the vibrant market atmosphere.

Turtle Watching Tours:

Plan a turtle watching tour at Ras Al Jinz, ensuring you follow guidelines for responsible wildlife viewing.

Seafood Dining:

Indulge in Sur's seafood offerings at local eateries, sampling the diverse flavors of the coastal cuisine.

Visit Historical Landmarks:

Explore Sur's historical landmarks, including forts and watchtowers, to gain insights into the town's past.

Conclusion: Sur Oman - Beyond Keywords, a Coastal Symphony:

In conclusion, Sur Oman transcends being a mere keyword to become an invitation to explore a coastal symphony where maritime heritage dances with the tranquility of the Arabian Sea. As the keyword "Sur Oman" guides us through this digital journey, it symbolizes not just a town's name but a destination where tradition, natural wonders, and contemporary travel trends converge. May Sur Oman be a digital compass leading you to the shores where the ocean whispers stories of the past, and the present unfolds in the vibrant colors of a coastal town perpetually in harmony with the sea.

[lovelypol]

Powering Tomorrow: Exploring the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market 💡

Hey, Tumblr fam! Let's talk about something groundbreaking today: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) 💫. These innovative energy devices are shaking up the energy game, and here's why they're worth your attention:

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🔋 Efficient Energy Conversion: SOFCs convert fuel directly into electricity through an electrochemical process, boasting efficiency rates higher than traditional combustion technologies.

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💡 Versatile Applications: From residential power units to large-scale industrial applications, SOFCs have diverse uses, providing reliable energy in various settings.

📈 Market Trends: The SOFC market is on the rise! With advancements in technology and increased demand for sustainable energy solutions, this market is projected for significant growth.

💰 Economic Potential: As technology advances and production scales up, SOFCs have the potential to become more cost-competitive, potentially transforming the energy landscape.

🌐 Global Impact: These cells have the power to reshape how we generate and utilize energy, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future worldwide.

So, whether you're an eco-enthusiast, tech buff, or just passionate about innovative solutions, keep an eye on the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell market—it's poised to make a significant impact! ✨🌍

#SOFC #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #FutureTech #EnergyRevolution

[lelliefant]

Welcome, once again, to another of Lellie’s Wild Speculations posts!

Also again, please remember Lellie is not responsible for any potential dispute or injury that you may acquire because you based your facts on this ridiculous post. This is Wild Speculation, m’kay? And I’m an elephant. So.

Okay. I’m interested in the kinds of posts I’ve seen over the last few days about Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton’s engagement. So, I have conducted a very formal, super-sciencey survey of a cross section of Tumblr posts, collecting my data between 9:15 and 9:29AM today (March 19th, 2022). My incredibly scholarly data-gathering methodology was based on a noninvasive technique of my own innovation: I woke up this morning and looked at my Tumblr feed for about 14 minutes. The study sample consisted of a robust 25-50 posts, which I scrolled through while I was waking up a bit ago. Note: No coffee was consumed during the data-gathering phase to preserve the study integrity. I kept a rigorously precise mental tally of my data, which my cat says is accurate to within plus or minus .3 percent, meeting and exceeding the conventional standards for scientific viability.

This painstaking and completely peer-reviewed research has generated the following general categories of fans’ reaction posts:

1. The “I’m so happy for them” post appears to be far and away the most common memetic, accounting for at an estimated 76% of posts.

2. The straw-man, “stop posting negativity on Zawe, you bastard-people” post is the next most common, based on this study’s findings. This category represents exactly 15% of the study sample.

This category was found to be of particular interest because the research was unable to find a single “negativity on Zawe” post to which the “stop posting negativity on Zawe” posts might have been responding.

Characteristics of this postal group included a higher likelihood than average for expressing uncalled-for, yet impotent threats of violence, a noted preoccupation with imagined slights, and measurably annoying self-righteous and ironic self-insertion.

3. A smattering of posts (roughly 5%) focused exclusively on the poster’s experience of Tom Hiddleston not falling in love with them, personally. Subcategories included the “my life is over,” and “I will never love again” commentary also prevalent in similar studies (see Jonas, N. 2014 and Timberlake, J. 2009). The research team finds these posts to be primarily tongue-in-cheek, but detects an underlying wisp of genuine ennui that makes us concerned about the sample’s chances of finding The One For Them before it’s too late. Let’s face it; the study sample isn’t getting any younger. Maybe they should try meeting someone at hatha yoga. We just want them to be happy.

4. Exactly 3% of the posts fit into the category of “why isn’t anybody talking about Tom and Zawe getting engaged?” Sub-themes included two distinct trends: “I’m superior to these celebrities because they’re not famous enough to have their engagement announced as a special report interrupting the Ukraine coverage on all news feeds” and “Omigawd, I’m so worried about Tom’s career if people aren’t talking about his engagement!”

5. Exactly 3% of the posts fit the opposite position represented in Category 4, above. Category 5 was termed the “You guys! Respect their privacy, omigaw!” category, which correlated strongly with Category 2.

6. Precisely 20% of all posts studied fit the “Duh, we been done known they’re engaged” category, which featured comments like, “He put a ring on it 6 months ago, Jared,” “CNN, I could do your job,” and “One word: Ibiza.” “Vanity Fair? More like Vanity Square!” was not amongst the comments, but that would have been funny.

The themes outlined above were nonexclusionary; some posts contained overlapping versions of these themes. One particularly drunk-sounding post featured all of the above; however, this outlier post was struck from the record because I never actually posted it.

Conclusion:

People be trippin’ and/or not trippin’ about Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton getting engaged.

For Future Study:

Please don’t request to see my raw data; I don’t have time for that. Plus I forget now. What were we talking about? I’m really, really certain about the accuracy of my study though, because I just feel like it’s right. Plus, I put it on the Internet, which makes it factual.

[spurgie-cousin]

Fat girl here.

I wanted to weigh in on fast fashion.

Where, as a very plus sized person, does one get affordable bras and clothes that also aren't a product of child labour, from a company that is climate responsible?

Not usually your typical retailers. I can't even walk into a torrid without A- feeling mocked and judged and B- having a stroke over t he prices.

Is fast fashion good? No. It's not. But it's no better or worse to order from SHEIN than it is to order from day Nike or H&M or GAP, Walmart (I could go on), or to eat nestle products.

Does fast fashion provide a way for fat girls like me to buy inexpensive clothing that also fits and often lasts multiple years? Yes. Thrifting often isn't an option, because clothes from non fast fashion companies are extremely difficult to thrift. Plus sized clothes aren't really on the second hand market.

I know they use child labour. So do MANY clothing brands that have the audacity to charge 95$ for a dress or pair of jeans. These brands still pay their child labour the least possible amount, same as SHEIN and romwe and whatever.

You can't demonize fast fashion without also bringing up non fast fashion industry abuse. You can't demonize fast fashion without talking about how plus size folk are still not welcome in many non fast fashion spaces. You can't talk about the use of child labour in fast fashion and then ignore the fact that non fast fashion places are doing the same thing and charging way more.

Sorry about the rant, I saw one brief mention of the fast fashion via the Bates (who are slender and are welcome into typical fashion spaces, and can also afford to shop wherever they like) not sure where I'm going with any of it

So this is my least favorite part of trying to have nuanced discussions on tumblr and I guess online in general. I've already gone into all of this before, multiple times, about how inaccessible the 'sustainable' fashion industry can be for many (maybe most?) people and how it's often gate-kept by rich, thin people. I'm not criticizing you for not knowing that or anything because how could you without scrolling through every single post? It just gets tiring saying the same thing a lot and it's no one's fault it just is what it is.

I agree with your argument completely but I don't get how you got that I was demonizing fast fashion for anyone by saying that sample-sized women with a lot of disposable income should be more conscious of their choices. Unless you thought I should go over every nuance of the fast vs sustainable fashion industry every time I mention it? And while that would be great that again it is just too exhausting to do.

I often buy it and I know it’s the most accessible option for a lot of people. But influencers who only choose it so they can keep up with weekly changing trends and buy 20 outfits for $15 to haul on their ig stories are absolutely a problem and I definitely put the Bates in that camp.

I know tumblr's search feature is garbage but you could probably find at least one of the posts about I've made about it by searching key terms on my blog if you are interested in more thots.

[dirtyfilthy]

pansexuality, or, my pokemon is evolving into a new form

Previously I had always considered myself bisexual…  by which I mean: “heteroflexible”. That is to say, entirely opportunistic, or perhaps more like just a total omnivorous slut (at least, whenever i get hungry enough).  Sure, I’d happily have sex with most of my “straight male friends” --- given enough drugs. Maybe suck the odd dick or even get half a subway sandwich worth of good hard cock all slid up inside my ass if the right occasion would happen to present itself (“but hey listen bro - no homo!”)… contra-wise, when taking into account the spin of the other clock hand, I’ve always considered myself to be, essentially, pretty much romantically straight.

Over the broad course of my entire life I’ve have only ever fallen into  incredibly intense love affairs with women, the type of relationships that would always tend to be utterly all consuming in terms of my emotional life.

And hey… maybe that is truthfully just the way I’m wired…

Or perhaps not. Because I have felt certain twinges of things I will (not) admit to myself…  But it’s honestly far far far simpler just not to pursue any of this or even think of it as an option, cos there’s a whole bunch of crap you have to deal with in that direction. A single stand-alone MDMA fuelled lets-never-mention-it-again-I-swear-to-god-brah-it-was-only-purely-physical-and-its-not-like-I -just-desperately-craved genuine-human-connection-and-real-emotion-intimacy-with-someone-i-might-actually-kinda-like type night is one thing, sure, but being in an actual relationship is a total complete other kind of awkward that carries along with it an enormous amount of problems that are definitely a lot broader, much harder, and also have far harsher consequences

Problems that I simply didn’t want to have to deal with, or have to try and navigate my way through the dimensions of those social spaces. Being straight-passing is fucking convenient! I don’t have to deal with a huge amount of shit because of it! 

I could play it safe inside the straight space, and so I did.

Additionally I actually don’t think it is purely as simple as “I am attracted to this”, “I am attracted to that”. Desire is the kind of fire you can either choose to feed or just let it die by starving. People are extremely multidimensional, and attraction (hopefully) will encompass more than just the physical. 

So yeah, in preceding years whenever I was pushed for an answer I would shove back that ok yeah, so i was ostensibly bisexual “but actually I’m romantically straight ok” and just be done with it.

Quite honestly, four or five years ago I would have considered the term “pansexuality” just one more sin in the multitude of made-up (plz don’t @ me I swear-to-god I’ve changed a lot of my views since then) tumblr sexualities and plant-based soul-bonded star-kin type genders that always seemed to me to trend towards an ever increasingly unnecessary balkanisation of basic personal identity. What was wrong with the term “bisexuality” anyhow? Why did we need am entirely new word for something we obviously already had covered? (sincere apologies, non-binary wasn’t even on my conceptual radar at the time and I hadn’t thought of the trans angle)

so I guess what I’ve been thinking is this:

Am I actually attracted to genders?(which bisexuality would imply)

Or: am I far more attracted to people?

And I find myself swaying towards very much the later, I like people in general, I find  I greatly enjoy having a large variety of friends, and I tend to fall in love with individuals in terms of who they are as human beings. Which I feel like “pansexuality” might appear to cover better. And who knows, maybe I’ll discover that, after-all, it really is only women that can ring my “romantically straight” bell, but I find myself in a place where I willing to try explore the alternatives.

I drew myself a new horizon line, open at both ends,  where I am finally ready and willing to let myself feel entirely new things. And thanks to polyamory I get to use the full palette of all the colours at once, rather than restricting myself to just one hue at a time. Jeez, I’m 41, how much can I honestly say I know about myself if I’ve never even tried being a relationship with a guy, or being with someone who’s non-binary or not cisgender etc. Actually it is worse than ”never even tried”, I have never even allowed myself to consider it as an option.

Please understand: I don’t mean this in tokenistic kind of way at all. I am not here to simply collect the set. It is just that I think I’ve been artificially restricting the choice of meals I would let myself think about eating ...(or even sampling!) to one single type of food item only, and I’d definitely like to taste the entire range of all the flavours available, in absolutely any of dishes I come across that I might possibly consider appealing

TLDR: There’s an awful lot of very kick-ass and totally awesome people in this world, and I’m increasingly beginning to wonder if gender is actually something I really need to care about in terms of attraction, or at least I’m willing to try and find out if it is. 

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edit: I am obviously working through these thoughts as i go. I am also 41 (i.e. behind the times, still talks about the “kids these days” can’t program the clock on his own VCR etc) so I apologise if I fuck things up, put things in out-dated or accidently offensive way and so forth.. a lot of these concepts are fairly new to me: my intent is to be genuine and also to be as kind if possible, happy to engage in good faith about anything.

Additionally I can’t wait to have this conversation with my dad hahahahah.

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

Hi, I know this is a bit controversial and I don't know if you've been around or ever heard about this issue regarding Yoongi and his recent mixtape but...

Have you listened to What Do You Think and read its lyrics? If you do, what do you think about it and do you think antis are setting him up by accusing him for using a speech from J!m J0nës?

Wanna know your opinion hehe. I just love reading your articles.

I actually got interested in BTS the day Yoongi released his mixtape because it was trending on tumblr and I decided that this is the moment to find out more. But I had no idea about the controversy and what went on at that time. I did do some research now and asked around to check what was the fandom response. And anon, don't worry about controversial subjects, I do not stay away from it.

From what I understand, it was an entire mess, one that can only develop in online spaces due to misinformation, no research, not waiting to understand exactly what the issue is. That doesn't mean I don't get what were the concerns, but you're asking my opinion, so I'm going to focus on that.

When it comes to art, nothing exists in a vacuum, it has a purpose, some more explicit, some not. Using a fragment from a Jim Jones speech as a sample for a song needs to be viewed contextually. Is is gratuitous, did Yoongi added it to glorify certain acts? I don't think so. That's why we need to check the entire lyrics to see what is the message of the song. Art can be controversial, it can stir up a pot, in this case get some reactions from listeners. A lot of other bands had lyrics based on the acts of serial killers for example. Doesn't mean they were condoning it or were insensitive. An artist can deal with more dark subjects and we shouldn't bring the pitchforks instantly without trying to understand what is happening. Of course things may seem a certain way if taken out of context and that is precisely why we should be careful when jumping on twitter to state our own opinions instantly, especially when we know the kind of influence social media has.

I'm going to make a parallel with cinema. I watched a contemporary film that included footage from nazi propaganda reels, photos taken by colonizers, religious zealots and so on. Was the director in agreement with the message of those inserts? Of course not, he was making a point on some 20th century events and how some mentalities are still perpetuated today. Did he specifically said that in the film using a voice-over? No, he didn't, but looking at the overall picture, his intent was obvious.

Big Hit released a statement apologizing for what happened, saying that the producer and Yoongi as well had no idea and then they removed the sample. Honest opinion hours? I think that's bullshit. It's an easy google search and anyone can find where the sentences came from and for a mixtape that Yoongi has worked on for a long time, not made in a week, it's hard to think no one payed attention. But I believe the statement came after the international fandom backlash in order to minimize the damage, not because they realized it was wrong to use that sample. The music Yoongi makes under the Agust D pseudonym is very much different from what BTS releases, but that comes at a certain cost, as Army will focus on his solo music as well. If Yoongi were just a rapper with a certain type of audience, and not a global one used to K-Pop with lyrics a bit toned down for a more general public, then maybe this whole thing wouldn't have happened.

[sergeant-angels-trashcan]

sweet sweet supernatural serotonin here as per request, here are the events of The Spanish Dub as told to the best of my ability

It’s sometime between one and three in the morning and tumblr shuts down for eighteen minutes. we don’t know whats happening. supernatural ended a week ago but what’s that? who? it’s fucking Y YO A TI CAS WITH A STEEL CHAIR

15.18 airs in south america with spanish dub that has dean saying ‘and i, you, cas’ to cas’ ‘i love you’ in the confession scene that started the second mishapocalypse, breaking all hell loose and sending half of us to our graves and then back again

additional info begins to pour in - dub agencies get scripts before sub agencies do, making it so that in all likelihood they got the scripts before they were changed (disclaimer this is a ‘conspiracy’ and ‘unproven’ and ‘officially denied’) during the covid shut down for filming - the original scene that had canon reciprocated destiel and bi dean confirmed and cas’ true happiness having his love reciprocated

cas’ spanish-dubbed ‘te amo’ begins making the meta rounds because it’s unquestionably romantic love and doesn’t have the quote on quote ‘ambiguity’ of the english version

(the episode is called ‘la verdad’ - ‘the truth’, which was the original title of the episode (cas’ truth, dean’s truth, the truth of their love, which is why #theysilencedyou is trending) before it was changed to ‘despair’,  because of fucking course it was)

it’s canon reciprocated destiel confirmed. serotonin on crack nearly rivaling that of 11/5/2020 no one even gets too sad about the fact that both of them are dead now. a sample of the sweet serotonin

I can’t find the ‘i don’t know. how about you ask me that in spanish’ post but THAT

(the c*w spn twitter account is also rapidly losing followers as a sign of protest so there’s that)

And that’s where it would end

right?

It was when you answered my ask but OH BOY it’s still not over

I opened this little tunglr dot hellsite of mine and was met with this

yep! That’s right

Misha Collins (cas) tweeted the first spn-related content since his now infamous rancid nuts post and the general consensus is that he was held at gunpoint

he had to start with ‘there’s no conspiracy’ so i think that gives the general sense of the situation

They’re going with the fact that it was a quote ‘rogue translator’ 

Nice

Now we have the new developments on tunglr

General consensus?

and c*w should probably get ready for the pitchforks

you also might wanna check out the spn powerpoint party tag and this cryptcas.tumblr.com/post/635605611103567872 specifically :) ✌️((i also just realized you can’t submit on anon i can’t believe im gonna be associated with this but alas delivering sweet serotonin is worth it))

[mascbi]

(This is a copy of a post made on the original mascbi tumblr, now deactivated, on June 29th 2020)

Nonbinary survey results

My nonbinary survey has garnered 2940 responses, which I would consider to be enough responses to post results. The survey is open again and can be taken here.

As with my last survey, some disclaimers:

One online survey is not an academic source or a proof of truth – but it can be an indication of a trend. Specifically, this survey was only published by this blog on Tumblr and on a few Discord servers; as such, it cannot be considered to be representative of the entire nonbinary community, but only of a portion of the nonbinary community that had access to this survey. It may be considered to be an indication of opinions and experiences within the nonbinary community on Tumblr, but certainly not worldwide. To reflect this, this survey will not make claims such as “40% of nonbinary people think that…” but will instead use the word “respondent”, such as: “40% of respondents think that…”.

This blog is not targeted towards nonbinary people, but primarily towards bisexual people. It’s likely that there is some degree of overrepresentation of bisexual nonbinary people in the sample of the survey. I personally wouldn’t consider this to be very relevant to the results since the survey spread mostly by reblogging and a large majority of people reblogging the survey are not people who follow me, which will even out the results with a large sample size, but I felt it important to still disclaim it.

Please pay close attention to the “demographics” portion of this survey: it is very relevant to inform just what parts of the community are represented. It is very important to note that there is a vast underrepresentation of people affected by transmisogyny within the sample, and it therefore cannot be truly representative of the experiences of transmisogyny-affected nonbinary people. The majority of respondents are white, therefore the survey cannot be fully representative of the experiences of nonbinary people of color, etc. Another note here: I dumbly forgot to add an “are you intersex” question. This was a silly mistake since I added this question in my previous survey. I realized fairly early on that it was missing, but by the time I did, adding the question would falsify its results due to it being absent from a number of responses already given. I apologize for this oversight.

The percentages in this survey are rounded up to the nearest whole number. For example, “19.3%” will be indicated as “19%”, or “21.8%” will be indicated as “22%”. The reason for this is mainly that I re-open surveys after counting their results, so the results will change somewhat over time (with a large enough sample size, they don’t change past 1 or 2%). If the survey gains enough new answers, I’ll make a new post reporting changes in results – otherwise, the results are approximate due to their potential of change. I do not claim that the numbers presented here are exact numbers to the decimal.

Linked at the bottom of this post will be a spreadsheet of all answers to the survey - you can use it to run your own data analysis if you want, or to read personal answers given by participants.

With that all being said, here are the current results to the survey. Should it get significantly more results, I’ll update it with a new report.

PART 1: DEMOGRAPHICS.

AGE

Most of the survey’s respondents are older teens and young adults: 42% are 20 to 25 years old; 40% are 16 to 19 years old;  10% are 13 to 15; 8% are 26 to 35; Less than 1% are under 13; less than 1% are 36 to 45; less than 1% are over 45.

ETHNICITY

The majority of the survey’s respondents are white (72%). Other ethnic groups include people mixed with white (17%), Asian people (all regions confounded: 8%, by region: 3% East Asian, 2% South-East Asian, 2% South Asian,  less than 1% West Asian, less than 1% Central Asian, less than 1% unsure of region)  ethnically Jewish people (6%), Black people (5%), Mestizo/a people (5%), Native Americans (3%), Middle Eastern people (2%), African people (all regions confounded: 3%. By region: region uncertain 1%, Sub-Saharan African less than 1%, North African less than 1%). Pacific Islanders, Romani people, Maori people, Aboriginal Australians, Fijian people, and Papua New Guinean people were all represented by percentages under 1% of the survey.

6% of respondents indicated being unsure of their ethnicity or belonging to another ethnic group.

DISABILITY

55% of respondents are not disabled. 23% of respondents are disabled. 22% of respondents do not know whether or not they are disabled.

MENTAL ILLNESS

79% of respondents are mentally ill. 16% percent aren’t sure whether they’re mentally ill. 5% are not mentally ill.

REGION OF RESIDENCE

75% of respondents reside in North America, 18% in Europe, 3% in Oceania, 2% in South America, and 1% in Asia. Less than 1% of respondents reside in Africa or in the Caribbean.

ECONOMIC BACKGROUND

34% of respondents are lower middle class. 28% are low income/working class. 27% are upper middle class. 4% of respondents live in poverty. 1% are upper class. 7% indicate being unsure of their economic background.

TRANSMISOGYNY

A bit of a parenthesis. This was a really hard question to count up. I defined transmisogyny in the beginning of the “demographics” section with this: “"Transmisogyny" is the prejudice against or oppression of trans women and transfeminine people. Transmisogyny does not affect people who are not trans women or transfeminine but may be mistaken as such (eg. feminine men, trans men who are mistaken for trans women), nor does it affect AFAB nonbinary people who identify partially as women (they may be affected both by transphobia and by misogyny, but not by transmisogyny).” This was my best attempt to have a question asking whether someone is transmisogyny-affected or transmisogyny-exempt, which I think is a very important one to ask in a survey about gender and nonbinary experiences, without asking “are you a trans woman or transfeminine”, which I think many nonbinary people would have trouble defining very clearly, and without using the terms “transmisogyny affected” and “transmisogyny exempt”, which I think many people do not know.

I left “other” answers open for this question because I expected that some people may not be sure of whether or not they experience transmisogyny – notably because nonbinary gender is not clear cut.

A large part of “other” answers were, however, disappointing. 2% of respondents indicate that they are transmasculine, AFAB, or generally transmisogyny-exempt, yet felt the need to still use the “other” answer, either simply to state this (not sure why they didn’t simply answer “no”), or to say that they are affected by transmisogyny because they are sometimes mistaken for trans women or because they are affected by both transphobia and misogyny, which are both answers I specifically requested NOT be given, as can be seen above. Some people also said they didn’t know what transmisogyny was, again despite it being defined above. This question also got an openly transmisogynistic answer. I considered going through individual responses and deleting this person’s response but decided against it, because while the response of this person being in the survey was very uncomfortable, it would be intellectually dishonest to delete answers given to the survey. I think the response that this question got ironically outlines how present transmisogyny is in the nonbinary community, yet how ignorant we are of it.

Of the “other” answers that actually answered the question, most either indicated not facing transmisogyny due to not being out, or being uncertain of whether they face transmisogyny, notably due to intersex conditions blurring the notion of AGAB.

As for yes or no answers – 81% of respondents said they were not affected by transmisogyny. 15% said they were.

PERSONAL COMMENTS

459 respondents left other personal comments regarding the demographics they belong to. These will be available in the file linked at the bottom of this post. Many of these comments are specifics about ethnicity or sexuality.

PART 2: GENDER IDENTITY AND IDENTITY JOURNEY

Upon being asked what genders or gender labels they identify as:

88% of respondents identify as nonbinary.

27% identify as agender.

24% identify as genderqueer.

23% identify as transmasculine.

21% identify as genderfluid.

20% identify as gender neutral.

17% identify as women.

15% identify as men.

11% identify as butch.

10% identify as androgyne.

7% identify as femme.

6% identify as demigirls.

6% identify as demiboys.

5% identify as bigender.

4% identify as multigender.

3% identify as neutrois.

2% identify as transfeminine.

2% identify as neurogender.

1% identify as polygender.

1% identify as genderflux.

1% identify as two-spirit.

Other labels provided by the survey were represented by less than 1% of respondents.

7% of respondents gave other answers, often either indicating a label not provided by the survey, or that they were still questioning.

Regarding whether or not they identify as transgender:

69% of respondents identify as transgender.

25% identify as neither transgender nor cisgender.

6% identify as cisgender and nonbinary.

Regarding how long they have identified as nonbinary for:

49% of respondents have identified as nonbinary for 2 to 5 years;

22% for 7 months to a year;

14% for 6 to 10 years;

12% for 1 to 6 months;

2% for less than a month;

1% for 10 to 20 years;

Less than 1% for more than 20 years.

When asked whether they had identified as genders other than cisgender before identifying as their current gender (“check all that apply” question):

21% have identified as their current gender for as long as they’ve known they weren’t cisgender.

34% of respondents identified as questioning, or didn’t use a specific gender label.

25% identified as a binary trans man or a binary trans woman.

24% identified as multiple other nonbinary genders.

19% identified as one other nonbinary gender.

18% have gone back and forth identifying as cisgender and as nonbinary.

When asked how they came to identify as nonbinary:

64% of respondents learned about nonbinary identity from social media;

22% from nonbinary people they knew;

4% from people they knew who were not nonbinary;

3% from contemporary media (eg. TV shows, movies, novels, non-fiction books and essays)

2% from real-life activist spaces;

Less than 1% from older media;

Less than 1% were taught about nonbinary genders growing up (from parents, siblings, or authority figures);

Less than 1% have a culturally-specific gender that they learned about while researching their culture;

Less than 1% have a culturally-specific gender that they knew about from their upraising in that culture.

4% of respondents gave other answers, with the leading answer indicating they learned about nonbinary genders from multiple sources.

When asked whether they feel they are aligned with a binary gender:

21% are unaligned or “in the middle” of alignments;

20% see no relation between binary gender and their identity and don’t use alignment terminology;

19% of respondents say they are aligned with womanhood;

14% are sometimes aligned with womanhood and sometimes with manhood;

12% are aligned with manhood;

3% are aligned with womanhood and manhood at the same time.

11% gave other answers, with a tendency for indicating uncertainty or fluctuation in relationship to alignment.

When asked if they have one singular gender:

22% of respondents have one specific gender (that they may or may not label) and are that gender all the time.

20% don’t have a gender at all.

12% sometimes have a gender and sometimes don’t – but when they do it’s always the same one.

12% have more than one gender and fluctuate between different combinations of genders.

11% sometimes have a gender and sometimes don’t – but when they do it’s one of multiple genders.

10% don’t know what their gender is, or don’t feel that there are different nonbinary genders.

4% have more than one gender and are always all of these genders.

4% have more than one gender but are only one of these genders at any given time.

5% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked how they feel about having a gender:

23% of respondents feel they have a gender, but it’s not as clear-cut as “man” or “woman”.

16% use a term to describe their gender, but just because it feels good to them or they like it – it doesn’t describe a specific group.

14% don’t know what their gender(s) is but aren’t questioning it – the uncertainty is their identity.

11% are very sure of what their gender(s) is/are. They have strong feelings of what their gender(s) is/are and may use specific labels to describe it/them. Their gender(s) feel/s as tangible of a concept as “man” or “woman”..

9% feel their lack of gender is their gender (eg., agender, genderless…)

8% aren’t sure of what their gender(s) is because they’re still questioning

8% don’t have a gender at all.

7% use a term like “agender” or “genderless” but it simply describes their experience – it isn’t their gender.

Less than 1% have a gender that, in their culture, is an established gender category in the same way “man” or “woman” is.

4% of respondents gave other answers, with the leading answer being not having strong feelings about or caring about gender.

On the topic of self-doubt, internalized binarism, questioning and struggling with gender (“check all that apply” question):

75% of respondents often feel or have felt that they are not “nonbinary enough”, and that there are real nonbinary people but they’re not one of them.

74% often feel or felt that they are faking their gender and are really a binary gender (cis or trans).

64% feel or used to feel silly or ridiculous for identifying as nonbinary.

55% put off coming out as nonbinary because they felt it wasn’t important enough to warrant coming out.

33% used to not understand why people identified as nonbinary and why that identity was relevant.

31% used to think that nonbinary genders were fake, made up, attention-seeking, or biologically impossible.

27% feel or felt that identifying as nonbinary isn’t as important or relevant as other LGBT identities.

22% go back and forth identifying as a binary gender (cis or trans) and nonbinary and are not sure which one they are.

19% fear or used to fear that there are actually no nonbinary people and that all nonbinary people are wrong or confused.

17% previously identified as a binary trans person because they didn’t know that they could be nonbinary.

4% previously identified as a binary trans person because they didn’t believe in nonbinary genders.

580 respondents gave personal answers about their gender identity.

PART 3: PRONOUN USE

When asked what pronouns they use (“check all that apply” question):

83% of respondents use they pronouns.

45% use he.

40% use she.

7% use it.

6% use xe.

3% use ze.

3% use ey.

1% use hir.

Less than 1% use thon.

Less than 1% use sie.

Less than 1% use co.

17% don’t have a pronoun preference and can be referred to as any set of pronouns, or any pronouns with some exceptions (EG. : “all pronouns but he”, etc)

7% use another/multiple sets of neopronouns.

4% use another set of pronouns specific to their language.

2% don’t use pronouns at all.

When asked how many sets of pronouns they use:

25% use only one set of pronouns.

25% use at least two sets of pronouns and don’t care how people use them so long as they use the pronouns they’ve chosen.

24% have one main set of pronouns, and also have one or more auxiliary sets.

10% use at least two sets of pronouns and prefer people alternate between them.

4% use at least two sets of pronouns and prefer for people to pick one set and use it to refer to them.

4% use at least two sets of pronouns and change them at different times, such as on a daily basis.

6% of respondents gave other answers, such as using different pronouns with different people or in different circumstances (for example based on being out or not).

When asked whether nonbinary people can use he/him or she/her pronouns:

More than 99% of respondents said yes. Less than 1% said no.

When asked whether nonbinary people can use they/them pronouns:

More than 99% of respondents said yes. Less than 1% said no.

When asked whether nonbinary people can use neopronouns:

97% of respondents said yes. 3% said no.

When asked whether binary people (cis or trans) can use pronouns other than he or she:

72% of respondents answered that anyone can use any pronouns for any reason.

9% don’t believe that any binary person would use pronouns other than he or she, and that if they do, they’re nonbinary and won’t admit it.

9% said yes – but they shouldn’t use it/its pronouns.

5% said yes – but only trans people. Cis people should only use he or she.

Less than 1% say that pronouns other than he or she should be reserve to nonbinary people.

Less than 1% said yes – but only cis people. Binary trans people should only use he or she.

4% of respondents gave other answers, many expressing confusion as to why a binary person or a cis person would use pronouns other than he or she, but most noting that they support anyone using the pronouns they choose. Several people noted that pronoun use is often linked to non-heterosexuality.

When asked whether people (of any gender) can use it/its pronouns (“check all you agree with) question):

57% said anyone can use any pronoun for any reason.

16% said yes, but only trans and nonbinary people – cis people can’t use them.

14% said no - it/its is used disparagingly against trans and nonbinary people and using it is encouraging it or making light of it.

14% said yes, but only if they’ve been called “it”, as a form of reclamation.

14% said no, it/its is dehumanizing and people using them are hurting themselves.

5% said no, it/its is for inanimate objects and is grammatically incorrect.

2% said yes, but only nonbinary people – binary people can’t use it/its.

14% gave other answers.

When asked whether they use the same pronouns in real life as they do online (“check all that apply” question):

37% say they use they/them in real life as well as online.

33% say they use they/them online but other pronouns in real life.

30% say they use he or she online as well as in real life.

23% use several sets of pronouns online, but only one or a few in real life.

7% use he or she online but other pronouns in real life.

5% use neopronouns online but something else in real life.

3% use it/its online but something else in real life.

2% use neopronouns in real life as well as online.

1% use it/its in real life as well as online.

14% gave other answers.

For respondents who use different pronouns in real life as they do online, when asked why (“check all that apply” question):

74% are not out as nonbinary in real life.

64% think people wouldn’t agree to use their pronouns.

63% are afraid of facing prejudice if they use their pronouns.

13% say the pronouns they use online are in a different language to the one they speak in real life and may not have a direct translation.

8% are out in real life as a binary trans person and use he or she for that reason.

4% say their pronouns can’t be or would be very hard to use in real life (such as emoji pronouns or not using pronouns at all).

9% of respondents gave other answers.

401 respondents gave personal answers regarding pronouns.

PART 4: GENDER PRESENTATION AND ITS PERCEPTION.

When asked how they would describe their gender presentation (“check all that apply” question):

48% of respondents have an androgynous presentation.

42% can’t present the way they want due to circumstances outside of their control (not out, can’t afford clothes, hair cuts, body modifications…).

36% say their presentation fluctuates from day to day.

31% have a feminine presentation.

30% have a masculine presentation.

26% don’t think their presentation is gendered or refuse to gender it.

14% say their presentation can be described by a specific term (eg. butch or femme).

4% gave other answers.

When asked whether they are usually satisfied with the ways people perceive their gender:

53% say that no – they want people to be unable to gender them as a binary gender, but they are usually gendered one way or another.

30% can’t ever be satisfied with being perceived within the framework of gender - people gendering them or being unable to gender them both make them uncomfortable.

20% don’t care what people see them as and whatever gender they’re perceived as doesn’t bother them.

13% prefer to be perceived as a binary gender, but are not usually perceived as that gender.

12% say no – they have a specific nonbinary gender and would like people to be able to identify it based on their presentation, but they can’t.

7% say yes – they prefer to be perceived as a binary gender and usually are.

6% say yes – they want people to be unable to gender them and they usually are.

1% says yes – they have a specific nonbinary gender and people are able to identify it based on their presentation.

Less than 1% say no - they have a culturally-specific gender but the people around them can’t identify it based on their presentation.

Less than 1% say yes - they have a culturally-specific gender and the people around them can identify it based on their presentation.

7% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked how, in an ideal world, they’d want their gender to be perceived and read:

48% say gender would still exist, but they’d be able to opt out of it – they would never be gendered against their consent and people would only need to have a gender if they wanted to.

15% say gender would not exist at all – there would be no question of gendering someone whatsoever.

14% say they would be able to get across their nonbinary gender through their presentation and people would be able to infer what their gender is based on presentation, as is most often the case for cis men and women.

11% say people would be unable to gender them regardless of how masculine or feminine their presentation may be.

7% say people would be unable to gender them because their presentation would be completely androgynous.

1% say nothing would change about the world’s perception of gender, but they would always be perceived as one binary gender that they are not usually perceived as.

Less than 1% say nothing would change about the world’s perception of gender, but they would alternately be perceived as a man or a woman.

Less than 1% say they don’t wish for anything to change about the ways people read gender currently.

3% of respondents gave other answers.

For respondents who are consistently read as one binary gender, when asked what their experience of it was (“check all that apply” question):

91% say they are usually read as their assigned gender at birth.

57% say being read as the gender they are read as makes them uncomfortable.

43% say being read as this gender makes them dysphoric.

33% say they’re fine being read as this gender, but they’d prefer to not be gendered at all.

29% say they’re read as this gender despite their best efforts to be read as another gender or no gender at all.

19% say they’re fine being read as this gender, but they’d rather be read as their specific nonbinary gender.

8% say they enjoy or prefer being read as this gender.

7% are usually read as the opposite binary gender as their assigned gender at birth.

7% are fine being read as this gender, but would rather be read as the opposite binary gender.

5% are read as the gender they’re read as because they make specific efforts to pass as that gender.

339 respondents left personal responses about gender presentation and perception.

PART 5: GENDER DYSPHORIA AND TRANSITION

As was stated in this section, this survey used the medical definition of gender dysphoria whenever dysphoria was mentioned, which is “the distress that may accompany the incongruence between one’s experienced or expressed gender and one’s assigned gender. Although not all individuals will experience distress as a result of such incongruence, many are distressed if the desired physical interventions by means of hormones and/or surgery are not available.”

When asked whether they’ve taken steps to transition (“check all that apply” question):

71% of respondents say they’ve undertaken social transition online.

57% use hair cuts and hair styling to express their gender.

57% use clothes and accessories to express their gender.

40% have undertaken social transition in real life.

15% use makeup to express their gender.

13% use body modifications (such as piercings, tattoos, or dermal implants) to express their gender.

9% take hormones to express their gender.

8% have legally changed their name.

3% have legally changed their gender marker.

3% have had one or more surgeries to change primary sex characteristics (chest or genitals)

Less than 1% have used cosmetic treatments such as permanent hair removal or permanent makeup to express their gender.

Less than 1% have had one or more surgeries to change secondary sex characteristics (such as facial  feminization/masculinization or body shaping).

30% aren’t sure what kind of transition they want yet.

25% can’t transition because they aren’t out.

21% can’t transition because they can’t access tools to transition.

17% don’t want to transition.

3% of respondents gave other answers, such as using a binder.

For respondents who want to transition, to the question “If you want to, have, or are transitioning, what best describes the transition you want/have had? Please describe your ideal transition, if there were no limits or struggles in achieving it.”:

53% say they would medically transition and their transition would be close to that of a binary trans person, but not quite the same – they want to do some things but don’t want to do others, or want some parts of transition to be different (such as wanting surgeries but no hormones or the other way around, or seeking atypical surgeries).

12% would medically transition and their transition would be exactly that of a binary trans person – they would take hormones and undergo surgeries as typically expected of a binary trans man or woman.

10% would medically transition and their transition would look nothing like that of a binary trans person: the results they’re looking for are very different (such as seeking complete removal of all sex characteristics).

47% would socially transition and their transition would not at all be like that of a binary trans person. They want to be known only as a nonbinary person and will not use typically gendered names or pronouns.

29% would socially transition and their transition would be close to that of a binary trans person, but not quite the same, for example using he or she pronouns but a gender neutral name.

11% would socially transition and their transition would be exactly that of a binary trans person: they would change their name and pronouns to typically male or female name and pronouns and would want to be seen as the opposite binary gender to their AGAB.

When asked whether they experience gender dysphoria:

47% of respondents say yes, but their dysphoria fluctuates in intensity or isn’t very strong.

33% say yes, but minimally: they sometimes feel dysphoric in specific situations, but usually don’t.

8% say they have strong gender dysphoria at all times.

6% say they do not and never have experienced gender dysphoria.

5% say they used to experience gender dysphoria but no longer do after learning coping mechanisms or changing their view of themselves.

Less than 1% say they no longer experience dysphoria after transitioning.

For respondents who have experienced gender dysphoria, when asked whether they have experienced bodily dysphoria or social dysphoria:

81% of respondents have experienced both social and bodily gender dysphoria.

12% have only experienced social gender dysphoria.

8% have only experienced bodily gender dysphoria.

For respondents who have experienced gender dysphoria, when asked how they experienced it (“check all that apply” question):

56% experienced dysphoria without being able to tell what would make it better: they feel or felt dysphoric about parts of themselves but didn’t know what they wanted those things to be instead (such as being dysphoric about a flat chest but not necessarily wanting breasts either) or about specific situations without knowing how they’d want the situation to go instead (such as dysphoria about being gendered, but not sure how they’d want to be gendered instead).

53% experienced gender dysphoria only about one or a few specific things or situations (such as only have dysphoria about their height or voice, or only getting dysphoric when being gendered).

43% experienced gender dysphoria not commonly associated with a binary trans person: they want or wanted to have a body, voice, appearance or experiences not associated with either men or women.

41% experienced gender dysphoria commonly associated with a binary trans person: they want or wanted to have the body, voice, appearance, or experiences of the opposite binary gender to their AGAB.

For respondents who have experienced gender dysphoria, when asked about the relationship between their dysphoria and their nonbinary identity (“check all that applies” question):

65% have dysphoria because of social standards. They’ve been taught that they way someone looks equals their gender, and because they aren’t their AGAB, they feel uncomfortable with their body.

44% have dysphoria because they get misgendered.

27% have dysphoria because they’re nonbinary: they want to look like their gender.

18% are nonbinary because they have dysphoria. The dysphoria is what makes them understand that they are not their assigned gender at birth.

12% say there’s no relationship between their dysphoria and their nonbinary identity. Gender dysphoria is an unrelated condition that they don’t link to their nonbinary identity.

5% of respondents gave other answers.

306 respondents gave personal answers regarding gender dysphoria.

PART 6: SEXUALITY

When asked what their sexual orientation is (“check all that apply” question):

37% of respondents are bisexual.

36% are queer.

26% are asexual.

24% are lesbians.

15% are gay.

15% are pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual/other m-spec labels.

6% are bisexual men.

5% are gay men.

4% are bisexual women.

1% are aromantic.

Less than 1% are gai.

Less than 1% are strait.

Less than 1% are demisexual.

5% can’t define their sexuality with any established term.

4% use no label.

Less than 1% are questioning.

8% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked whether they identify as a man-loving man (MLM) or a woman-loving woman (WLW):

46% of respondents identify as neither.

32% identify as WLW.

13% identify as MLM.

8% identify as both.

When asked whether they use another “x-loving x” label to describe their sexuality:

64% of respondents don’t.

25% identify as nonbinary-loving nonbinary (NBLNB).

22% identify as nonbinary-loving women (NBLW).

15% identify as nonbinary-loving men (NBLM).

10% identify as woman-loving nonbinary (WLNB).

9% identify as man-loving nonbinary (MLNB).

3% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked how they navigate sexual orientation labels as a nonbinary person (“check all that apply” question):

60% of respondents identify as bisexual, pansexual/omnisexual/polysexual, asexual, queer, or another identity term that isn’t associated with a binary gender.

30% identify as a gay man, a lesbian, or straight, and say these orientations are inclusive of nonbinary people.

18% say their orientation is their gender (such as: “my gender is lesbian”, “my gender is bisexual”); they are linked together and can’t be separated.

12% say they can’t find a label that would describe their sexuality without taking their gender into account.

9% say they would like to identify as a gay man, a lesbian, or straight, but they feel like these labels are too tied to binary gender and using them would be misgendering themselves.

2% use a nonbinary-specific orientation label.

5% gave other answers (with the leading answer being saying that they’re asexual so it doesn’t matter, though this was already included in the first answer).

261 respondents gave personal answers regarding sexual orientation.

PART 7: RELATIONSHIP TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY

When asked whether they consider themselves part of the LGBT+ community:

99% of respondents say yes. 1% say no.

(All following questions about participation in the LGBT+ community ask that respondents who do not identify as LGBT+ skip them.)

When asked what real-life LGBT+ spaces they are present in (“check all that apply” question):

43% are unable to frequent real-life LGBT+ spaces: it’s not safe, they’re not out, they aren’t accessible, or there are none nearby.

29% have frequented real-life LGBT+ spaces on a couple occasions, but it’s never been a regular thing for them.

23% are somewhat involved in real-life LGBT+ spaces: they occasionally attend meetings, events, or visit organizations, but it isn’t a big part their my life.

8% choose not to frequent real-life LGBT+ spaces.

6% heavily participate in real-life LGBT+ spaces: they’re a part of organizations or activist groups, they attend LGBT+ meetings, events, and protests frequently…

58% have many real-life LGBT+ friends: most or all of their friend group is LGBT+.

17% have a few real-life LGBT+ friends: their friend group has an even amount of LGBT+ people and people who aren’t LGBT+.

13% have one or two real-life LGBT+ friends, but the majority of their real-life friends aren’t LGBT+.

8% are unable to have real-life LGBT+ friends: it wouldn’t be safe to be around other LGBT+ people, they don’t know any LGBT+ people around them…

Less than 1% choose not to be friends with LGBT+ people.

When asked what online LGBT+ spaces they’re present in (“check all that apply” question):

61% are somewhat involved in online LGBT+ spaces: they may follow a few pages or content creators, and they talk about LGBT+ topics on their personal social media, but their online presence doesn’t revolve around it.

22% heavily participate in online LGBT+ spaces: they run a website or social media page dedicated to LGBT+ topics, they follow and engage with similar content, they create LGBT+ content and/or consume that content.

16% frequented online LGBT+ spaces on a couple occasions, but it’s never been a regular thing for them.

4% choose not to frequent online LGBT+ spaces.

1% are unable to frequent online LGBT+ spaces: it would be unsafe for them, their Internet access is limited or supervised…

70% have many online LGBT+ friends: most or all of their online friend group is LGBT+.

7% have a few online LGBT+ friends: their online friend group has an even amount of LGBT+ people and people who aren’t LGBT+.

2% are unable to have online LGBT+ friends: it wouldn’t be safe for them, or they can’t come in contact with people online for one reason or another.

2% have one or two online LGBT+ friends, but the majority of their online friends aren’t LGBT+.

Less than 1% choose not to be friends with LGBT+ people online.

For respondents who have contact with real-life LGBT+ spaces, when asked how their nonbinary identity has been received there (“check all that apply” question):

36% are not out as nonbinary in real-life LGBT+ spaces.

31% feel their nonbinary identity has been very well received: other LGBT+ people give them great support and they don’t feel disrespected.

25% feel their nonbinary identity has been fairly well received: they’re overall supported, but some people are dismissive or disrespectful of their identity.

14% feel their nonbinary identity has been neutrally received: they don’t get particular support for it, but they don’t feel specifically targeted or disrespected.

10% have experienced very different reception of their gender in different real-life LGBT+ spaces.

8% have only experienced support from transgender and nonbinary people.

6% have specifically experienced rejection from binary trans people.

4% feel their nonbinary identity has been poorly received: they get some support, but a lot of people are disrespectful or dismissive of their gender.

3% have only experienced support from other nonbinary people.

1% feel their nonbinary identity has been very poorly received: they get little to no support, but are frequently faced with dismissal or disrespect.

1% have specifically experienced rejection from transgender and nonbinary people.

1% have specifically experienced rejection from other nonbinary people.

Less than 1% have only experienced support from binary trans people.

For respondents who have had contact with online LGBT+ spaces, when asked how their nonbinary identity has been received there (“check all that apply” question):

9% are not out as nonbinary in online LGBT+ spaces.

52% feel their nonbinary identity has been very well received: other LGBT+ people give them great support and they don’t feel disrespected.

28% feel their nonbinary identity has been fairly well received: they’re overall supported, but some people are dismissive or disrespectful of their identity.

15% feel their nonbinary identity has been neutrally received: they don’t get particular support for it, but they don’t feel specifically targeted or disrespected.

10% have experienced very different reception of their gender in different online LGBT+ spaces.

7% have specifically experienced rejection from binary trans people.

5% have only experienced support from transgender and nonbinary people.

3% feel their nonbinary identity has been poorly received: they get some support, but a lot of people are disrespectful or dismissive of their gender.

2% have only experienced support from other nonbinary people.

2% have specifically experienced rejection from transgender and nonbinary people.

1% have specifically experienced rejection from other nonbinary people.

Less than 1% have only experienced support from binary trans people.

Less than 1% feel their nonbinary identity has been very poorly received: they get little to no support, but are frequently faced with dismissal or disrespect.

When asked whether there are other LGBT+ groups they feel particular solidarity with (“check all that apply” question):

30% of respondents feel the same solidarity with all LGBT+ groups.

44% feel particular solidarity with binary trans people.

44% feel particular solidarity with bisexual people.

39% feel particular solidarity with queer people.

37% feel particular solidarity with lesbians.

31% feel particular solidarity with asexual people.

20% feel particular solidarity with pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual people.

16% feel particular solidarity with gay men.

10% feel particular solidarity with intersex people.

3% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked whether there are other LGBT+ groups they feel less or no solidarity with (“check all that apply” question):

35% of respondents feel the same solidarity with all LGBT+ groups.

32% feel little or no solidarity with asexual people.

28% feel little or no solidarity with pansexual people.

22% feel little or no solidarity with gay men.

14% feel little or no solidarity with intersex people.

12% feel little or no solidarity with lesbians.

11% feel little or no solidarity with queer people.

4% feel little or no solidarity with binary trans people.

2% feel little or no solidarity with bisexual people.

4% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked how they feel other LGBT+ groups receive nonbinary people (“check all you agree with” question):

51% say bisexual people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

50% say queer people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

42% say lesbians are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

40% say binary transgender people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

40% say asexual/aromantic people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

35% say pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

34% say pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

33% say intersex people are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

16% say gay men are particularly supportive of nonbinary people.

16% say binary transgender people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

14% say gay men are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

9% say lesbians are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

8% say asexual/aromantic people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

8% say queer people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

6% say gay men particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

4% say lesbians particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

3% say bisexual people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

3% say binary transgender people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

2% say pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

2% say asexual/aromantic people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

1% say bisexual people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

1% say queer people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

1% say intersex people are particularly hostile to nonbinary people.

Less than 1% say intersex people particularly tokenize or fetishize nonbinary people.

8% of respondents gave other answers.

282 people gave personal answers about their relationship to the LGBT+ community.

PART 8: NONBINARY ISSUES AND TOPICS

When asked whether nonbinary people have always existed:

96% of respondents say yes – there have historically always been nonbinary people, just as long as there have been men and women.

Less than 1% say no – nonbinary genders are a recent creation. It wasn’t always possible to be nonbinary, or nonbinary people are a recent reaction to discussions of gender.

4% of respondents gave other answers, such as questioning the historical relevancy of the gender binary, or indicating that they simply don’t know.

When asked whether you need gender dysphoria to be nonbinary:

94% of respondents say no – gender dysphoria isn’t the only indication of being nonbinary.

3% say yes – the only way you’d know you’re nonbinary is if you have nonbinary gender dysphoria.

3% of respondents gave other answers, many saying they don’t know or don’t care.

When asked whether you can be both nonbinary and a man, a woman, or both:

89% of respondents say yes: you can be a nonbinary man or a nonbinary woman.

5% say yes, but you can only be both at once. Being a mix of a man and a woman is nonbinary, but if you’re only one of the two then you aren’t nonbinary.

1% say no – you can only be nonbinary if you’re neither a man nor a woman in any way.

5% of respondents gave other answers, many giving their personal experience of being nonbinary and a man/a woman/both, or saying they don’t know.

When asked whether you can be nonbinary and a gay man or a lesbian:

62% say yes – you can be a nonbinary man or a nonbinary woman, so you can be a nonbinary gay man or a nonbinary lesbian.

34% say yes – those orientations don’t necessarily describe gender exactly, so if you’re close enough to a gay man or a lesbian you can call yourself one even if you’re nonbinary.

2% say no – those orientations are for men and women, nonbinary people should use other terms or create their own terms.

Less than 1% say you can be a nonbinary lesbian, but you can’t be a nonbinary gay man because it contains the word “man” and you can’t be a man and nonbinary.

2% of respondents gave other answers, many giving a “yes” answer but providing another reason.

When asked whether you can be nonbinary and bisexual:

More than 99% of respondents say yes – anyone can be bisexual since the word “bisexual” doesn’t indicate gender at all.

Less than 1% say no – bisexual only includes binary people.

Less than 1% of respondents gave other answers, most agreeing with the first answer and indicating their belief that you can be nonbinary and bisexual. (This happens with basically every question that has an “other” option. Not sure why everyone keeps adding “other” answers to repeat what I already provided as an answer. Please just pick the answer that I already put in the survey. It’s past midnight it is very tedious counting these.)

When asked whether all nonbinary people are transgender:

82% say all nonbinary people can call themselves transgender, but they may choose not to use the term transgender.

11% say all nonbinary people are transgender whether or not they use the label. Nonbinary people who won’t call themselves transgender are dealing with internalized transphobia.

1% say no – nonbinary people who aren’t aligned with their AGAB are transgender, but those who are aligned with their AGAB aren’t.

1% say no – nonbinary people who are aligned with the opposite binary gender to their AGAB are transgender, nonbinary people who aren’t are not transgender.

Less than 1% say no – nonbinary people who transition are transgender, nonbinary people who don’t transition aren’t.

Less than 1% say no – nonbinary people with dysphoria are transgender, nonbinary people without dysphoria aren’t transgender.

Less than 1% say no – no nonbinary people are transgender. Transgender only describes binary people and nonbinary is a separate category.

4% of respondents gave other answers.

When asked whether gay men and lesbians can be attracted to nonbinary people (“check all you agree with” question):

91% say yes – gay men and lesbians can be attracted to nonbinary people.

15% say yes – but only to nonbinary people who consider themselves aligned with men or women.

1% say no – gay men are only attracted to binary men and lesbians to binary women.

Less than 1% say gay men and lesbians are only attracted to cis people.

1 person said gay men can be attracted to nonbinary people, but lesbians can’t. 1 person said lesbians can be attracted to nonbinary people, but gay men can’t. I thought it was funny that it was just 1 person for each so I included it.

When asked whether bisexual people can be attracted to nonbinary people:

68% said yes – bisexuality includes attraction to all genders.

32% said yes – bisexuality includes attraction to at least two genders, which can include nonbinary people.

Less than 1% say no - bisexuality only includes attraction to binary men and women.

1 person said bisexuality only includes attraction to cis people.

When asked whether straight people can be attracted to nonbinary people:

82% said yes – straight people can be attracted to nonbinary people.

11% said yes – but they can only be attracted to nonbinary people aligned with men or women.

7% said no – straight people are only attracted to binary people.

Less than 1% said straight people are only attracted to cis people.

When asked whether anyone can be attracted to and be in relationships with nonbinary people:

92% say yes – anyone of any orientation can be attracted to nonbinary people.

6% say no – straight people can’t be attracted to nonbinary people but anyone else can.

1% say no – gay men and lesbians can’t be attracted to nonbinary people, but bisexual people and pansexual/omnisexual/polysexual/queer people can.

Less than 1% say no – only pansexual/polysexual/omnisexual/queer people are attracted to or are in relationships with nonbinary people.

297 people gave personal answers about nonbinary topics and issues.

261 people gave personal answers about topics brought up in the survey in the “last thoughts” section.

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[henrik-von-schneeplestein]

can we haz more schneeplebro hc pleeeeeeease?? like a WHOLE TONE PLEASE AND THANK YOU. what got you into the ship in the first place?? how did it all start and begin? you're amazing

Hiiiiii! I’m really sorry for how long this took me, but I wanted to make sure I had plenty. Also, here’s a link to the original list, since it’s been A Minute oof. Most of all, THANK YOU!!!! You’re the amazing one anon!

As for what got me into the ship, it was seeing cool ship art/fics on Tumblr and also just the dynamics that it has. The fact that they’re best friends. The way that they’re kind of the parental friends and leaders of the egos as a whole, and the way they sort of lean on and depend on each other in that regard, and as actual fathers. The way they’ve been through a lot of the same things and can understand each other better than anyone else. :)

Anyway, here are the hcs finally:

-It’s Pride month; please consider the fact that they have five kids and are therefore a family of 7 and then consider a Pride month photo for Chase’s insta where each person is wearing a different color shirt so they make a rainbow together

-Also I just need cute family insta pics in general. May I suggest ‘how many family members can Henrik hold up at once?’ Chase on one hip (taking the picture), one kid on another, one kid on his back, one kid on Chase’s back, maybe one hanging on the front, etc,

-Chase definitely tries to learn to make some German dishes, and Henrik’s always so incredibly grateful for some old favs he hasn’t had in years. Though, it’s always a toss up on what’s his favorite part: eating the delicious food, or listening to Chase try to pronounce the name of it

-Henrik wears a watch every day, not a smartwatch like Chase’s, a classic analog one, bc he’s a doctor and he needs one. Chase likes when he’s wrapped up in Henrik’s arms and he can hear the soft ticking noise. Also, one night Henrik starts to fall asleep before he takes it off and he feels Chase gently pick up his hand, take it off for him, and give the inside of his wrist a lil kiss and now he ‘forgets’ to take it off all the time. Also also, Chase probably gets him a nice new watch for a birthday/xmas/anniversary at some point so that one’s extra special :)

-Chase looks so, so cute in denim shorts, esp ones w/ a lil cuff at the bottom. Henrik says it should be illegal. Bonus points if they’re overalls.

-They like to go grocery shopping together when they can - they’re a couple that always has fun together no matter what they’re doing, so even though they get some weird looks for being loud and occasionally literally running around the store as two grown-ass men, they love doing errands together. They ALWAYS do Costco runs together, too, that’s not even optional that’s sacred. They like strolling along trying all the free samples while buying mac and cheese in bulk to feed their many children. Marvin highkey judges when Chase says their fave thing to do on a date is ‘Costco’ but he’s just a h8er. 

-Henrik does this thing where if they get food from a restaurant and he tries something new & it’s really good, he immediately breaks off a piece or holds out his fork for Chase to try it too, without even thinking about it 

-Whenever any sort of arts n crafts trend is happening on the internet Chase likes to try it w/ the kiddos so there’s lots of funky cool art all over their house

-They would absolutely get married; marriage is super important to Chase. But I can’t see them having a very fancy wedding. It would probably be in their backyard, or maybe on the beach where they go as a family, and it would just be the kids and the other egos

-Chase’s subscribers calling them schneeplebro, and making compilation vids like ‘schneeplebro funniest moments,’ ‘schneeplebro being disgustingly in love for 13 minutes,’ ‘schneeplebro being the best dads for 15 mins straight’

-Honestly Henrik’s weird sense of humor gets to shine in Chase’s videos. Always telling those jokes he loves about tax evasion & not being a real doctor, which gets even funnier bc every now and then he gets a patient who actually watches the channel. Imagine meeting the guy who’s gonna do surgery on you and it’s your fave youtuber’s partner who always jokes about not being licensed and getting sued for malpractice kfjkdjfkadkfj

-Listen, I see y’all with your ‘Henrik took ballroom dance/waltz lessons as a kid’ headcanons. I love them & I love you but just once I want the two of them to be talking about dancing and for Chase to say, ‘well, when you took dance lessons in school -’ and Henrik to be like ‘Do you know I’m from Germany and not 1947? I had a PlayStation.’

-He’s just still salty from the time they were talking about jobs they’ve had and he told Chase he worked at McDonald’s the summer after he graduated high school to which Chase asked completely sincerely, ‘They had McDonald’s in Germany back then?’ “It was 2004, Chase.”

-I so badly. So badly. Want a schneeplebro mug collection video. You know between Henrik’s coffee addiction and Chase’s tea addiction they have like at least two full cabinets. Imagine all the cute/silly ones they buy for each other

-Henrik has a pretty good singing voice but usually will only sing to the kids. ‘Bingo was his name-o’  absolutely going off. But sometimes, he can be convinced to sing to Chase

-The other scenario in which he’ll sing is when he’s drunk, and Chase has an entire spotify playlist called ‘all men do is lie’ which is full of nothing but songs that Henrik once claimed not to know/like but then magically knew all the words to after about five drinks

-Chase likes to be picked up and gets so happy when Henrik gets home from work and lifts him up w/ a big hug or scoops him up while they’re kissing :)

-In terms of them getting a dog like I mentioned in the last list, I think it would be one of those things where for a long time if anyone ever asked them about it they’d be like ‘well, maybe someday, but we’d have to do a lot of research about what the best breed for our family would be and then start looking at where to adopt from so yeah we don’t know’ until one day they’re just like ‘we found a dog in our neighborhood and couldn’t find his owners so we have a dog now. he is a mutt and he eats garbage. we love him dearly.’

-Sometimes Henrik will make tea and bring it to Chase bc he’s downstairs and he can hear Chase pacing above him

-Henrik has very thick hair and loves when Chase plays with it or runs his fingers through it

-Family movie nights, especially when they can find a movie or series they all wanna watch. At one point there’s a family disagreement about what the best Pixar movie is the best, so they decide they just have to spend a long weekend marathoning every pixar movie ever made in release order and hold a debate at the end. Nobody wins but they all have a great time.

[slliest-clownmari]

Hello again! For the month of June we decided to don our best Icarus costumes because we flew directly into the sun on this one! Extra long disclaimer this time. If you're interested in the technical side what we did and how it went wrong, or want to see the raw numbers, that'll be at the bottom of this post!

Disclaimer: There were two major errors during collection. The first one resulted in five people's views not being collected for the first half hour of the event.  These people were SMajor/Noxcrew, ItsFunneh, Squaishey, ASFJerome, and Mefs, amounting to about 56k views when added back. The second error left a 45 minute gap in the data where nothing is collected. While these are major errors general trends are still visible and neat to look at!

TL;DR: MCCP21 peaked with 627.4k viewers a little more than thirty minutes into the event. 65.4% of those viewers were watching the Pink Parrots, and 87.9% of those were watching Technoblade. The second most watched team was the Lime Llamas at 16.9% of viewership, 77.6% of that coming from Wisp.

For easier viewing of the graphs, check out the Google Slides version! Total Viewership Over Time

The event peaked with 627,421 viewers at 8:33PM which was during Sky Battle. Looking at the trend of the data, this statistic is unlikely to have changed if the missing 45 minutes had been counted, especially seeing how the peak of MCC14 was also easily in the first hour.  Data collection began about an hour before the event's official start at 8:00PM and ended an hour after the event's end at 11:08PM.

Viewership by Individual Over Time

A fun game you can play with this graph, sans the labels, is guess which one's Technoblade! So far everyone I've shown the unlabelled graph to has guessed correct.

Three people went live after the official start time of the event at 8:00PM, those being Technoblade, Grian, and AyChristeneGames. Four streamers had gone offline prior to the end of 20vs20 Dodgebolt at 11:08PM. Twenty of the 24 participants had gone offline within 5 minutes of the event end. This is in sharp contrast to MCC14 where it took 15 minutes to have half of the 36 participants to go offline. MCC14 participants were also more likely to start streaming well in advance of the event. (For context, only Twitch data was collected for MCC14.) This is probably a cultural difference between Youtube and Twitch.

Viewership by Team Over Time

The viewership drop off after a team fails to reach Dodgebolt is a lot more severe this time, and you don't really see the two teams who did get to Dodgebolt get a boost either. Best guess is this is because MCCP21 was non-canon so nobody really cared who won the whole thing if their favorites didn't make it. Another observation: Pink Parrots has a much more severe dropoff during the Bird App Poll than everyone else. Unseen here is the viewership increase when Wilbur's fire alarm went off :(

Viewership Breakdown at Peak by Individual

So, not the most diverse viewership. The most watched person at peak in MCC14, Tommyinnit, only had 21.1% of total viewership. Even if you combine that percentage with the runner-up Dream's numbers, you only get 38.4% of viewership going to them. There is not a single team from MCC14 who captured nearly 57.5% of the viewership. The most they could do was 39.9% (Green Guardians). Absolutely insane degree of domination.

Top Five (Unrouned) 1. Technoblade (360.8k) 2. Wisp (82.2k) 3. Grian (45.5k) 4. ItsFunneh (44.9k) 5. Joey Graceffa (23.5k)

Bottom Five 26. Burren (78) 25. SeaPeeKay (333) 24. Spifey (403) 25. AyChristeneGames (498) 26. InTheLittleWood (521)

Wisp's numbers were so hugely different from last time (0.1% to 13.1%) that I actually sought out people who watched him to confirm he really had over 70k viewers. He did. This probably has to do with having fewer big names to compete with and being on a team with Tommy and Tubbo. Plus, he’s more familiar to the Minecraft community than Joey Graceffa, so fans of Tommy and Tubbo would be more likely to watch Wisp to see their faves. This isn't meant to belittle Wisp or to attribute his viewership entirely to Tommy or Tubbo; MCC is an unfair measurement of the usual popularity of a creator.

Viewership Breakdown at Peak by Team vs Survey Data

The predicted viewership graph was generated using data from a poll I ran on Tumblr and a poll run by u/Epic_Ninja_Dude123 on r/MinecraftChampionship.

Difference from predicted counts (Pred. % vs Actu. %) Lime Llamas: +9.1% (7.8% vs 16.9%) Green Guardians: +6.3% (0.9% vs 7.2%) Purple Pandas: -6.3% (6.7% vs 0.4%) Orange Ocelots: -5.1% (5.5% vs 0.4%) Red Rabbits: -4.1% (6.2% vs 2.1%) Blue Bats: -1.9% (2.5% vs 0.6%) Aqua Axolotls: +1.3% (2.5% vs 3.8%) Pink Parrots: +0.9% (64.5% vs 65.4%) Yellow Yaks: +0.5% (0.0% vs 0.5%) Cyan Creepers: -0.3% (3.2% vs 2.9%)

Standard Dev. for MCC14: 10.22 Standard Dev. for MCCP21: 2.89

Thrilled by these statistics!! The MCC14 survey had nearly triple the sample size (862) as this combined survey, but still ended up closer to actual counts. Real life proof of what they tell you in stats classes! A representative sample is the best kind of sample to have. Something I did not consider when using the survey for MCC14 is its source, a blog on Tumblr that talks heavily about Technoblade and Philza, which obviously biased the audience who took it towards the Pink Parrots (Philza, Fundy, Wilbur, JackManifold). Not a surprise we did better this time but really neat to see logic in action! lol

Another interesting thing about the survey: Reddit and Tumblr do vary a little in taste. It's easier to just show you:

What's missing? I chose not to calculate average/median viewership for the creators involved due to the large gap in data. It wouldn't be correct most likely.

So, how did you do this and how did you mess it up?

(I, the writer of this post, mostly do the analysis part of this project, not the programming. Apologies if any programmers are reading this and it doesn't make sense. :[ )

Our initial plan was do do just what we did to collect the MCC14 data but for YouTube instead of Twtich. (For MCC14 we used a Python program to request the viewership data directly from Twitch using their API.) This was much easier said than done. Unlike the Twitch API, which allows you to get stream information very easily just using a streamer's name, YouTube API doesn't have a "front door" way of getting this stuff. So, we went in the "back door."

First thing we had to do was manually collect the user ID for each participant. The next step is where the first error occurred: we needed to get our program to recognize the user ID as a user ID, which was done by writing a rule. This was stuff like how long the IDs were and what symbols were included in the IDs. We failed to include a symbol that was present in five of the participant's user IDs, so the program didn't recognize them as IDs and didn't run them through the part of the program which found the stream ID and collected viewer numbers. This is why that data was missing for SMajor/Noxcrew, ItsFunneh, Squaishey, ASFJerome, and Mefs in the first 30 minutes.

Another big way in which the YouTube API differs from the Twitch API is that YouTube has a quota system. Every action you can take with the API has a certain number of points connected to it, and you're only given so many points to spend a day per application. We thought we were only making one call to get viewer data for every streamer, but instead we were making a separate call for each streamer. That destroyed our quota pretty quick, resulting in the 45 minute gap in data collection. This problem was solved by moving our code into another application which granted us more quota.

This is an important lesson in testing your programs thoroughly before use!

On the bright side, the YouTube API is much more active than the Twitch API, which would update streamer numbers seemingly at random and not all at once. The YouTube API updated numbers roughly every 15 seconds and updated for all streamers, not just a few. That's why our graphs are higher resolution this time!

Here is the raw numbers: Click me!

Let's talk about next time

SO. Obviously this time around was not super ideal, which is partially on us for not testing more. (At least this was not the only scuffed thing about MCCP21. We were just being on brand, if you think about it.) However! Good news! The quota won't be a problem next time as MCC15 won't be Youtube exclusive.   We have already fixed the YouTube program we used this time around and have begun to merge the two. We might even be able to collect YouTube subscribers and Twitch followers by next time but we're focusing on making sure we get all the data next time.

Thank you all so much for reading! Again, any and all critique and questions are welcome! :]