#psa etc etc

[old-man-hell]

i am never not physically and emotionally lusting over Todd Stashwick... Twelve Monkeys (the series) did irreparable damage to my brain and baby, I'm not interested in getting better.

[paulmccartneyprostateorgasm]

old man rpf yaoi is the only way to get into heaven never forget that

[fimbry]

Lykoi the werewolf cat breed

So I’m not going to be arguing because I’ve seen enough from enough owners over the years to have reached this conclusion, and I’m not in well enough health to come back to this. But I’m seeing the lykoi breed get more attention around tumblr lately, and I’ve gotta speak up because the breed has a dirty little secret.

I joined the Lykoi Lovers group years ago because I loved this breed, they’re super cute! I love werewolves! However, over the years, as more people got these cats, and their cats aged up (3-5+yo is when skin issues become REALLY evident) the group turned into a horror show.

This mutation really reminds me of lemon frost in leopard geckos. In the geckos, it was the desirable appearance which CAUSED the cancerous tumors. It wasn’t something that could be bred out. Similarly, it is the werewolf appearance which causes the skin issues, cysts, pimples, bleeding in the cats. You can breed away from it... and end up with a normal looking cat with fewer skin issues. You cannot seem to keep the werewolf look AND have good skin.

More below, and it IS graphic so be warned. Pus, blood, sad cats under the cut.

Let’s start with "what to know before getting a Lykoi”

Okay, inevitably bumpy? What’s that mean exactly?

“The gene that is specific to Lykoi that creates the semi hairless and roaning look is thought to be responsible for less hair follicles and possibly smaller pores. This in turn could be responsible for the cyst/pimple issue. So, it's not going to be in Sphinx or any other breed, it's specific to Lykoi. Responsible breeders are currently working on breaking away from some of the older lines with bad skin and breed Lykoi that have no or less bumps. However what happens when you breed for more coat and better skin is that it seems to lessen the look of the Lykoi. Many of the heavier coated Lykoi without skin issues lack a mask or have a very slight one.“

^^^This is pretty damning as far as the future of the breed goes. Well bred ones will not look like werewolf cats.

Okay, but that’s just a couple cats, and just one cyst. That’s not so bad---

“They definitely bother me more than her.” You sure about that?? Look at her...

Okay but that’s just a FEW cats, how bad could it b--

Again, this issue typically appears after the cat is 3-5 years old, so people buy their little werewolf cats unwise to the fact it’ll live with painful skin problems for the majority of its life.

It is the very mutation which reduces follicle count and pore size which causes the werewolf appearance and the blackheads and cysts, so I think “breeding it out” is nothing but a pipe dream. The mutation itself is what causes the problems, as mentioned earlier just like lemon frost leopard geckos.

Anyway, this has been a PSA.

[zaruba-needslove]

Due to recent issue with some people arguing about how ‘AO3 should have algorithm’ and such... I feel like these tweets need to be shared out more. Saw this tweets thread by chance and I had to admit it's a great advice esp on fic writing or fanworks in general.

[Edit] Also since I noticed this post blowing up, if anyone ever tell you that AO3 doesn’t have a function to RECCOMMEND fics you like to others or read other people’s fic recs on the site point them to this post.

[Edit 2] Check source for the original tweet.

[Edit 3] Not OP, but usually when ppl talk about ‘rude or demanding comments’ it usually refers to those that tend to message fanwriters to write according to what they want to be either on the flow of the plot, shipping, etc to the point of harrassment/toxicity. And that would make writing not be fun anymore for some. 

[knickknacksandallthat]

I don't know if I've seen this said yet, and maybe no one else other than me is thinking it, but here goes:

I can't wait to read Nora's The Sunshine Court. TSC is a lovely gift from an author ten years later, and she has every right to do with her characters as she wishes. They are hers, and we'll be lucky to see her vision of the characters she created a decade ago.

But it's also true that we have ten years of fandom making up for lost time. Ten years of running with the tiniest crumbs of canon to weave tales and art of Jean Moreau, Jeremy Knox, and the Trojans. So regardless if Nora makes Jerejean frenemies, platonic, romantic, or other - please don't remove your works just because they don't fit canon anymore.

There are tons of lovely fics, art pieces, podcasts and more out there about the romantic entanglements of Jerejean, Kevjean, Keremy, Kerejean, Laila/Dermott and more. There are multiple stories of growth and friendship and healing between Jean and Jeremy. Of reconciliation and forgiveness and discovery between Jean and Kevin. Of angst and loss and bittersweet dissonance between Kevin and Jean. Of found family and freedom and coming together despite your differences between Jean and the Trojans.

They are still good, they are still worthy, and they are still someone's favorite. Don't squash your creativity or become ashamed if your take on Jean, Jeremy, or the Trojans was different than what Nora pictured. You explored and created something wonderful in a time when there was no canon to follow. You should be proud of what you wrote (or drew or recorded). Just remember there were tons of folks out there that enjoyed them right along with you and would be greatly disappointed if you removed them just because you thought no one would appreciate them anymore.

Much love, AFTG fans ❤️ Let's all enjoy what Nora and TSC has to offer while still supporting each other. Promise we can do both 😉

[vinelark]

my wife got a new tattoo and i keep rediscovering the meaning of lesbianism every time i see her bare shoulder

[viaviv124]

Hear me out

Bowser wags his tail when happy. Only in front of people he trusts but still. And considering his tail canonically has the strength to break stone pillars he SO broke a lot of shit by accident just because he was excited.

When Luigi first saw him wag his tail he was MELTING. When he later told Mario (it was an attempt to convince him Bowser isn't all bad and can be cute too) he did not believe him. Like he prolly went something like "Luigi. This is BOWSER we're talking about! Are you alright?"

Luigi has also been smacked by Bowsers tail one too many times by accident. Like Bowser just wanted to turn around to show him something and suddenly Luigi was sent flying. Bowser feels SO bad everytime and makes him snacks as apology bc food makes everything better.

[bloodybellycomb]

As funny as it can be to joke about the mess™ that is currently twitter, it's super depressing to see so much digital history destroyed because a billionaire is having a temper tantrum.

Decades of news, public reactions to political scandals and first hand accounts are suddenly erased, not to mention all the art that is now completely lost. It's all gone --just because of one man's fragile ego. It's actually really tragic to think about.

[alltimefail]

Don't waste any energy on people who say negative things about the show. If they bring up Neil Gaiman, simply tell them it isn't his show and give them this:

If they don't care about facts/have no interest in reading this and prefer to continue to name-call, spread misinformation, etc. They're not worth you're energy. That's on them, don't entertain them. Block and move on. 👍 We have more important things to do than argue with a handful of people who have made up their mind and are just looking for a fight.

[airlockfailure]

I need the antis to know that when they tag something as "not clonecest" or "not clone shipping" it shows up in the clonecest and clone shipping tags. In front of the exact people you didn't want to interact with it.

Maybe it's Tumblr being a functional website, or maybe once your art leaves your hands it's no longer only yours and people will always interpret art in the way it speaks to them.

Either way, antis won't see this because I'm sure they have me blocked, but heads up for those of you who are anti-clonecest. This has been a PSA from the devil's sacrament for those of you who don't wish to partake.

[piracytheorist]

It's in the nature of being in the fandom of a spy-themed medium that you'll see takes from fans that go like "torture is an effective method of obtaining information".

That said, it doesn't mean I'm gonna shut up about it. Cause it's not, a lot of media that portray it as such do it as a form of copaganda and of making torture more acceptable to the general public. High criminal organizations (including police and military) are very aware that torture doesn't work for information. They use it as a form of punishment, setting examples, and control. Also, the people shown to be tortured in such media are, in real life, usually much harder to crack, super loyal to their cause and when tortured they can spew any kinds of lies that will make the pain stop. And so the criminals tortured someone just to get a flat out lie out of them. Negotiations and bribes can actually be effective, because through discussion you can fish a truth out of someone, and no one is immune to the promise of a better life.

And with media perpetuating the narrative that torture is effective, it only makes torture more palatable to the general public and thus giving such organizations a "pass" to torture people, including innocents. Cause hey, in the tiny case that by torturing this person we can get how to save other hypothetical victims, torturing them is worth it, right? Even if we don't have concrete evidence that that person knows something, right?

[daedelweiss]

hi... please don't use my art for your AUs/iterations :,D i've had a couple of people now use my art for their own work and i don't feel comfortable about that. all my art is incredibly personal to me so please do not use it to make your own AU about it unless you have permission from me.

also just because i post sketches, it doesn't give you the right to use it. it's still my art. please respect that.

[grilledcheeseandgravityfalls]

the thing about the anime announcement is that i am going to be so absolutely insufferable for the next year. i hope none of you wanted to talk or hear about anything except leviathan, because if so, i am going to disappoint you and i am going to do so with rapturous enjoyment the entire time

[lilliryth]

pet peeve: when the fic has albert refer to chris as “christopher” or even “redfield” to hammer in the fact that he’s strictly anti-colloquial when there exist literal compilations of him barking “chris Chris chris.Chris cHris CHRIS chrisssssCHRRRIISSS” across each installation of the resident evil franchise

[slushyseals]

This is where it can end up

...and that's if you're lucky another person who cares enough to remove it finds it before an animal.

[werewolfsister]

Zora Side Comics (PSA)

Ok guys! July is a busy month for me, so I might not post much. We’ll see! In the meantime maybe check out some other LoZ/Zora drawing folks like:

@junco8 @kenneduck

@prisiidon @mochiobonio

@hyruleairbnb @cassielsunstone

@urgoldfishbrain @luchaaa

@guatemama-satanael @thequickbutt

@squid-the-cephalopod @chaotic-zora

…If you’re an artist and I missed you, leave a comment! The Zora May tag is also awesome for finding stuff. Keep an eye on the comic directory too ;)

Anyway, see ya soon!