#signal boost is appreciated

[killianglyndon]

url change:

killianglyndon -> vanserraluciens

what bats??? fox is winning 🦊

tagging some mutuals: @saintalicent @nina-zcnik @rebeccasweltons @ianmckellen @sanktaazoya @moononastring

[coolxatu]

hey got some important news. the affordable connectivity program that helps poor and disabled people afford internet is going to run out of funding by april 2024 if we can't convince congress to renew it

i know emailing and calling politicians often seems like a waste of time, but this is gonna hurt alot of people (myself included) if this program is allowed to disappear. we really need to raise some awareness and get this program the funding that it needs. ACP is a game changer for literally millions of people. this is the only way many homes can even get internet, and in this day and age internet access is pretty much a necessity for almost everything. its gonna be a huge blow to have this vital program taken away from those who depend on it.

[ceilingcow]

Hey, folks! Pride month is here, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to promote the custom name and pronoun buttons I make. =]

I opened my little shop in late 2015 because I was having trouble getting misgendered myself, so I started making these buttons and I've made thousands of name and pronoun buttons for folks since. It's so cool to have been even just a tiny part of so many people's journeys like that. I've even got over 100(!) different pride flags made in the Painted style, too, so whatever your flag I've got you covered.

Consider supporting a small queer and trans owned shop this Pride! I've got many pronoun and pride flag styles as well. Check them all out: tigerseyeadventureco.etsy.com

[getvalentined]

[source]

So, in spite of suing multiple other companies with the assertion that scraping user content for generative AI training is illegal, Long Rodent has decided that the dead bird is going to do the same thing! Natively! On-platform! To train his own new generative AI engine!

With this in mind, I cannot impress this vehemently enough:

If you are on Twitter as a creator of any kind, it's time to pack up your work and GET THE HELL OUT.

[eunnieboo]

hello! my fundraising shop is now live! ✨ some listings include:

pink in the night

work song zine

signed copies of IYHM (international friends, this is your chance!)

⭐️ http://eunnieboo.bigcartel.com ⭐️

100% of the proceeds will be going to Anera (humanitarian aid for Palestine) and Masjid al-Rabia (a BIPOC-led, LGBTQ+ affirming organization for marginalized Muslims) 💖 my shop closes november 30th, and the donation will be made once i receive store revenue - more info can be found on the about page! thank you!

[butchfairyzine]

Butch Fairy Zine: interest check!

This is an interest check! For a Butch fairy themed art zine to be held in 2024. Find the link here

This will be an art book that celebrates butch folk, and fairies, but through the lense of a field guide, with sketches and concepts alongside full colour illustrations. This project is currently being planned by 5 people, and a frog 🐸

This is not an Artist App form, but if you want to apply as an artist, you can still fill this in. We will make An Artist form later in January.

[noirandchocolate]

RICE Alzheimer's Research Institute

Terry died on 12 March 2015, having given his PCA a run for its money.  Open about his diagnosis, he has helped to unlock the secrecy and stigma that often surrounds dementia.  His legion of fans is undoubtedly grateful that despite the inevitable progression of the PCA he was able to fight his ‘embuggerance’ and continue to produce a number of both well-received and well-reviewed books.  Terry was also a great example to me in emphasizing how important it is that, in caring for people with any type of dementia, we always look for what people with a condition like PCA can still do, rather than what they can’t: by maximizing what is possible, a person can still live well with dementia for a significant time.

–Professor Roy Jones, Director of RICE (taken from “Terry Pratchett: His World”)

I wanted to post something for the Glorious 25th about the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE) in Bath, where Sir Terry Pratchett received treatment for Post-Cortical Atrophy, the type of Alzheimer’s disease that eventually took his life. From the organization’s website:

RICE established one of the first memory clinic services in the UK in 1987 – a service which has since been widely replicated and is now considered standard and best practice by the NHS. In fact, RICE now runs the NHS Memory Clinic in Bath and North East Somerset on behalf of the local clinical commissioning group and local authority through a sub-contract with HCRG Care Group. To date, we’ve assessed, diagnosed, treated and advised 12,000 people with memory problems and their families in our memory clinic. 

Most of RICE’s clinical services and research activities take place in our own purpose built, specialist centre located on the Royal United Hospital site. The building of the RICE Centre was possible as a result of generous donations from major donors, trusts and foundations, and members of the public. RICE moved into the ground and first floor of the centre in 2008. Following the success of the DementiaPlus Appeal and further generous donations from major donors, trusts and foundations and members of the public, RICE converted the attic floor in 2019 to create more office space. This has given us access to much needed additional rooms and offices which will enable us to grow and run more services and activities. We’ve worked hard to ensure that the areas of the centre visited by our patients meets their needs and we regularly receive feedback on how much our patients enjoy their visit to our centre.

RICE not only provides clinical services to patients, but also conducts research into aging and dementia, including performing clinical trials for new drug treatments for memory-related diseases and developing other “techniques for diagnosing, managing, treating and understanding dementia and memory changes in older adults.”

Lady Lyn Pratchett is the patron of the organization, and the website includes a page about how people can donate funds or volunteer at the clinic and participate in fundraising events.

SO, if you’d like to help fund Alzheimer’s research on this Glorious 25th of May–or at any time–in honor of the Man in the Hat, take a look!

[shelbycragg]

hi friends i haven’t been posting much art on here, i have still been in a ton of pain and it’s looking likely its an autoimmune arthritis of the spine and pelvis called ankylosing spondylitis which is good and bad news of course, it means if i can get on the right meds i can get my pain down. bad news is i have anky LOSING spondy loser spine of pain

here in the US it takes a very long time to get a proper diagnosis and it has taken 5 months of severe pain to get to this point.

unfortunately i need to be reach out for mutual aid from our community as this has put me out of work for almost half a year and we are struggling. my partner brian is also sick and unable to work and while we are doing all we can to get support it just isnt enough to keep us afloat until one of us can get better enough to work. danny is also looking for work so if anyone wants to hire an amazing animator hit him up!!

if you wanna help us out with life expenses while i wait for medical appointments you can donate at paypal.me/shelbycragg , anything helps

once i’m feeling better i will be reaching out to people who donate to see what i can do about drawing something for you but i can’t guarantee my ability to work until i start to improve medically.

thank u love u all take care of yourselves! 🤗 im going to try to work on a painting and backlogged commissions as soon as i possibly can 🙏

[myfriendgoo94]

Just a reminder that that your fave blonde bombshell Char has an OnlyFans page 😜

www.onlyfans.com/charlottevalis

Making some of my best content ever lately and i want ya’ll to see it! 🥰

[jackienova]

Fairy Lights Series

Inspired by songs from The Amazing Devil ---------- Shop Links: ✦ Redbubble for prints, stickers, notebooks, buttons, t-shirts, tote bags, blankets, pillows, and more! ✦ Ko-fi for digital downloads, or if you'd like to give a little monetary support.

[lam-ila]

There are over 33 million people affected by floods in Pakistan with at least 1000 people killed and over 180,000 people displaced. Please, if you are able to, donate to help and if you’re not able to donate, please reblog this.

https://islamic-relief.org/appeals/pakistan-floods-appeal/ (Has a lot of information about the floods and is also a trusted place you can donate to)

[killianglyndon]

url change: vanserraluciens -> nickleister

decided to follow vote results for once lmao, everyone go watch culpa mia pls

tagging some mutuals: @userzil @nina-zcnik @lovespiralls @lucienarcheron @ryan-corr @nancydrrew

[owlbyr]

Our friend's family dog, Smokey, is at risk of getting taken away and potentially euthanized by the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, because he has been misidentified by the city as a Pitbull (he is a Cane Corso). He has seen two different veterinarians who both agree that he is not a pitbull, but the local law says the dog catcher has full authority to determine the breed (and they are the ones claiming that he is a pitbull).

Online traction for this case has helped them get the case appealed, so it may help them win it too. If anyone could sign and share their petition (linked below) that would be really helpful for the family. Thank you all so much for your help in advance.

Here is also an article about the case (August 18, 2023) in case others would like to read more about what's happened so far:

[modmad]

Writing representation: Help wanted!

OH actually that recent reblog reminds me: I'm presently working on a story where one of the main protags loses an arm early in the story, and I was wondering if I have any followers with a missing limb who might be willing to read it when I have enough written for a Beta reading? also if anyone has any advice on that sort of representation hmu, as I don't want to fuck it up!!! their circumstances are fairly unique, but regardless of that the more I know the better I'll be able to write them well, please reply to my inbox or in the comments here so I can get in touch with you (anon won't help lmao)

[naruusprouts]

Can’t get over the nyas!! 🐱

These designs are available as charms on my store! https://naruusprouts.square.site

[alexis-royce]

A visual novel with a cute mechanic: Slide the letters back and forth across the screen! Follow a tale of demons and pirates and two professors slowly falling for each other.

Download Hoping This Finds You Well on Steam today!