#sigh sigh.

[dale-afficanado-blueberry]

I regret to inform you that Discord's new Terms of Service includes an arbitration clause. You can find it here https://discord.com/terms/#16. This clause includes an opt-out, which I have transcribed here:

You can decline this agreement to arbitrate by emailing an opt-out notice to arbitration-opt-out@discord.com within 30 days of April 15, 2024 or when you first register your Discord account, whichever is later; otherwise, you shall be bound to arbitrate disputes in accordance with the terms of these paragraphs. If you opt out of these arbitration provisions, Discord also will not be bound by them.

These clauses are underhanded ways that corporations seek to deprive you of your right to participate in class-action lawsuits and your right to a jury trial. (This does only apply to us users ,other people still spread the word though )

[brightlotusmoon]

[bardofavon]

not to be controversial bc I know this is like…not in line with shifting opinions on fanfic comment culture but if there’s a glaring typo in my work I will NOT be offended by pointing it out. if ao3 fucks up the formatting…I will also not be offended by having this pointed out…

‘looking forward to the next update’ and ‘I hope you update soon!’ are different vibes than a demand, and should be read in good faith because a reader is finding their way to tell you how much they love it. I will not be mad at this.

‘I don’t usually like this ship but this fic made me feel something’ is also incredibly high praise. I’m not going to get mad at this.

even ‘I love this fic but I’m curious about why you made [x] choice’ is just another way a reader is engaging in and putting thought into your work.

I just feel like a lot of authors take any comment that’s not perfectly articulated glowing praise in the exact manner they’re hoping to receive it in bad faith.

fic engagement has been dropping across the board over the last several years, and yes it’s frustrating but it isn’t as though I can’t see how it happens. comment anxiety can be a real thing. the last thing anyone wants to do is offend an author they love, and that means sometimes people default to silence.

idk where I’m going with this I guess aside from saying unless a comment is outright attacking me I’m never going to get mad at it, and I think a lot of authors should feel the same way. ESPECIALLY TYPOS PLZ GOD POINT OUT MY TYPOS.

[jenovacomplete]

daylight savings is actually truly one of the most evil things in the world. just casually forcing us to confront the fact that time is fake while torturing insomniacs, autistics and schoolchildren across the globe. when will the agony end

[whatsnewalycat]

[amygdalae]

another underrated moment: Laios casts waterwalking

[girlstressed]

me when i reblog something from a mutual: oh hehe this is cool

me when a mutual reblogs something from me: mutual has invested in me…they find me clever and funny even…they have graced their blog with my presence and i must repay the gesture with kindness…mutual i will never forget this

[sliceofdyke]

[littlemut]

i wish i could look at this… and feel Normal™️

[softshuji]

I don't mind at all

-Izana

*hums and presses my hands to your shoulders, lightly kneading the muscles* oh yeah? Well you won't mind all the other stuff? Moving into a bigger room with some sunlight...that's what kakucho said.

[directyourfate]

these tweets are holding hands

[n7punk]

i love stardew modders fr

[brightlotusmoon]

[tunisian]

i want to vigorously grab myself by the shoulders and tell myself that i need to be patient

[artanogon]

fanart companion to "he would not fucking say that." he does not fucking look like that

[mortimer]

ibuprofen please save me from the dragon