#sorry i just hate seeing posts on my dash that are like 'GUYS don't DELETE your work when you can ORPHAN or ANONYMIZE it!'

[hua-fei-hua]

sometimes i see posts w/people begging ao3 authors to anon or orphan works instead of deleting them, and like, i get the sentiment, i really do, but i think that there's a bit of nuance to each of these three acts that should be considered a bit more.

all three are a method of disassociating a work to your name, obviously, but orphaning is the only method that permanently revokes an author's agency over the work. deleting is the only method that revokes the reader's right to public access. anonymity is the midway point between these, but i think i can understand why one might choose to delete or orphan instead.

a while back, i was poking around livejournal, and i saw a link to a fic rec on ffn, but when i followed the link, the work had been deleted. through the wayback machine, i found the author n read the explanation on their profile: essentially, while the work had been extremely popular, they felt that it no longer represented the kind of stories they wanted to tell, especially since looking back, a lot of their jokes were in poor taste, and the thought of leaving that up for other people to find was not one they liked. so they deleted it.

a lot of readers also seem to lean on the argument, "there will always be people to whom your work has meant the world; please don't delete it (as it hurts those people)." it seems to hang on the assumption that the author is deleting out of shame, external pressure, or just hatred for their own work, and that they should remember that art has value beyond their own perception. and also don't hurt the readers as collateral.

but sometimes, as dick of a move as it is, the point of taking a fic down is to send a "fuck you" to the readers, because it is a sign of the author's ultimate agency over a fic. one could theoretically place their work into an unrevealed collection and achieve the same effect, and i know that's a thing that happens too, but the point is that the author has control over their own work, and that includes taking it down on their own terms.

my impression of why we have orphaning is bc ao3 was made in a different time, when being in fandom and writing gay porn abt fictional characters could get people fired from jobs and everything, and sometimes, due to wank, people would receive threats on their job based off the fic they wrote. people used to delete out of fear, even though they didn't want to actually take their fic away from the fan community, so ao3 gave us orphaning to remove all association and link back to the author while keeping the work up for others to read or enjoy.

of course people use it for other purposes now, too. sometimes you change fandoms, and the old one was cringe, or problematic, or you just want to start over for other reasons, and you orphan all your prior works. sometimes you have a wip that lost its spark, or has served its purpose to you creatively despite never being finished. to the orphanage with it! basically, my impression of orphaning is that it's for letting go (or preventing your own real-life murder).

anonymity is offered as a solution to those who wish to remain in control of their works whilst also dissociating their name, and that is very much a good solution for people who want to leave up their things but are anxious about orphaning.

but more than that, anonymity offers protection for people with a history of being harassed, yet wish to continue publishing. it offers the ability to thank those who leave appreciation on your works. it lets you surprise people with gifts when you're shy. hell, it can even help with an obsession with hits and kudos, since you have to jump through a few extra hoops to see your stats instead of it being right on your author page.

i guess the point is, these things can broadly overlap when it comes to "what to do with this fic i wrote but don't want on my profile anymore", but there's nuance to each one, and if an author wants to delete a fic bc it best fits their situation, then we should accept that, mourn our losses, and move on.

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Transcendence AU Dash Simulator GO!!!

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okay but actually block me if you ship mizcor -- 'hurr durr but we age stella up' -- SHUT UPPP she's literally a minor and alcor's canonically over a million years old so how about you stop being a freak

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Babe I hate to break this to you but Mizcor's literally one of the most famous relationships in all of post-transcendental literature

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I could not have more obviously been talking about Mizar the Magnificent but you know what? Yeah classic Mizcor supporters can fuck off too actually.

Everybody likes to whip out Twin Souls like some kind of gotcha but have you even actually read it??? Like it's literally supporting demon worship and pedophilia -- both of which are EXTREMELY ILLEGAL btw. So yeah if I see any of my followers reblogging that shit I'm reporting you to the Occult Defense Agency idc if we're mutuals

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*looks at my Alcorian Literature PhD* guess we better stock up on prison shivs buddy

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okay I'm sorry but

and Mizar the Magnificent isn't????

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Los Angeles 🏝️

#sunken city of los angeles #new california #travel #ocean #photography #lmao i almost got eaten by a kelpie trying to take this pic pls reblog it

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Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that The Scepter of Vanquished Souls, the newest book in the Wanderlust Trilogy, is now available for pre order on Glamazon!

Purchasers of the hard-cover edition will also receive never-before-seen content, including a deleted scene between Princess Samia and the Shadow King!

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Boosting because I honestly cannot recommend this book enough. Truly one of Mira's best (and I'm not just saying that because she married me!)

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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#twin souls #mizar #alcor #mizcor #twin souls: reawakened #twin souls: breaking circles #twin souls: newest moon #twinner #twincon3015 #not a scam

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So. I had a day.

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Okay, but consider

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I don't remember my older brother's wedding

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A small price to pay for no middle school trauma

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Okay so I just read the url and--

Asfdksfjk go off you funky lil intern

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I'm actually the senior librarian. But thanks!

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Posts that have 10k notes. To me

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Today's demon of the day is Nxlar the Antithetical! Responsible for the Florida Springs Massacre of 3007, the body count for this purveyor of madness is estimated to be over 400 (source).

🐸 that-one-half-elf-bitch

I could fix her

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literally screaming crying throwing up rn I've turned off 'Based on your likes' like eight times @staff can't you just get rid of him already

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#i accidentally set my alchemy textbook on fire today and i don't even care AAAAAA this is going to be amazing #northwest mansion mystery #pacifica northwest #rosa darling #im about to be so insufferable about this just you wait

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🐸 that-one-half-elf-bitch

Nxlar SWEEEEEP!!!

#if you love me at all you'll vote for my lady love #LISTEN i could bring her to the light i nkow i could

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Lmao so Nxlar the Antithetical totally turned my apartment complex into a pile of sentient sludge yesterday. I'm fine -- I was at work when it all went down, but uh... yeah, my situation obviously just became super not-great. I hate to ask, but I don't get paid til the 15th, so if some of y'all could float me some cash just so I can get a motel room for a couple nights, I'll fr owe you a life debt

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#fuck demons fr #like seriously what'd i ever do to them 😭😭😭 #mutual aid #pls boost #don't tag as donation

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Important PSA

So idk if y'all have been reading the news lately, but the alcor virus has been making the rounds on the interwebs again. I feel like I shouldn't have to say this but PLEASE don't click any random links rn, ESPECIALLY if they're tagged with twin souls.

I know we twinners love to joke about it, but the alcor virus is legitimately dangerous and has been known to seriously ruin people's lives. Idk. Just like be smart and practice basic caution I guess? Jumblr's pretty much dead these days, so he might skip over us, but it's always better to be safe than sorry

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This is a good point! It is always better to be safe than sorry! That's why if you're smart, you'll click here for a list of ways to virus-proof your computer. Stay safe out there everybody!

Based on your likes!

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Anyone else just randomly crave connective tissue sometimes

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no actually i think that might just be a you thing

#also i heard screaming on the other line when i called you earlier there better not be a mess when i get home #beloved demon brother tag

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Okay guys I might be crazy but what if the Shadow King was actually telling the truth when he said Princess Samia's brother is still alive??? Like, if you think about it, there's a tonnnn of foreshadowing in Crown of Ghosts and the author tweeted that there was gonna be a surprise twist in the new book sooo 👀👀

#i've connected the dots -- YOU DIDN'T CONNECT SHIT -- i've connected them #wanderlust trilogy #mira ramachandran #crown of ghosts #scepter of vanquished souls #princess samia #samia of cleves #shadow king #ahmed of cleves #bookblr

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Reminder that you are beautiful exactly as you are and there are thousands who would sell their souls to imitate what you do naturally <3

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I actually really needed this today 💗

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Yo quit reblogging this op is a blatant human supremacist

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And? No one cares lmao

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Enjoy deactivation. Lmao.

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#I sent screenshots of that one centaur post to her boss too #give you two guesses what species his wife is (tags by @alv)

Holy shit. Am I actually rooting for the alcor virus rn?

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maybe the real virus was the friends we made along the way <3

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No, the real virus is me. Don't take credit for my accomplishments.

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Heritage post

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I just want to get dicked down again =/

[echos-girlfriend]

You and I don't talk, but you showed up on my dash often. I don't make it a habit to flip to anon, but I felt I had to for this. I don't want to get outed and possibly have it spun to be perceived as jealous or bitter. Actually..no. I won't go on anon for this. If I'm wrong about all of this, well...you guys know where to bring the mob to.

I completely understand wanting to be proud of your accomplishments, but I think the line got crossed somewhere. I don't know you that well so your statement of “only been on Tumblr for a month and already at 200 followers” could be perceived as bragging. In comparison, I've been on Tumblr for almost a year. I only just reached 100.

Not gonna lie, it hurts. I've gone over all of my writing with a fine tooth comb. There had to be something wrong with it right? I pump out content as fast as I can. I spend hours studying writing techniques. I give myself challenge after challenge, but it's not enough. It's never enough.

I don't even know what I want to accomplish with you reading this (if this wasn't eaten by Tumblr or just deleted). Maybe that the perception I'm currently seeing (and I'm happy to be proven wrong on this) is that you might be self interested to the point where you might be blind to other people's struggles.

Some writers aren't as fortunate as you. Some writers take much longer to carve out what little following they have. Some writers want to give up after seeing another post out of the many detailing someone being 'Tumblr famous'. Oh...it's me. I'm some writers.

I had to unfollow you for that reason alone. I have to look out for me at the end of the day. And I already struggle to avoid comparing myself to others, but to be plagued with it on my dash. I couldn't do it anymore.

And before I end this, no I don't want any hate spread on either side. If anyone feels the need, my box is open let's get the lashing over with. I'm just coming with a concern, and if I'm in the wrong for having these thoughts then so be it.

I hope you continue growing as a writer.

I am very sorry. It was never my intention to come off as bragging or to hurt someone. If my way of expressing things came off as bragging or narcissistic I’m so sorry. I think you’re an amazing writer, truly I do.

This message is truly tearing me up inside. If you want to talk to me privately over things you think I could change or be better about please do. For me being on for only a month and getting 100 seemed almost impossible and I was just proud of myself for. Achieving it. I’ve heard it can take a long time (years) to have a following. My Wattpad stories didn’t get attention for a long time and then I finally got a following on there..

If at any time a statement I made or a thought I had sounded or felt like I was bragging or narcissistic please tell me. It is never my intention to seem like a jackass or stuck up.. unless I’m joking. And I want to fix it and all the things I did

Some may say it’s no excuse but my adhd and other mental health issues can sometimes cause me to be blunt or not understand others struggles completely I do however take it to full consideration that others DO have struggles.. I’m sorry if I couldn’t understand yours completely..

If this response isn’t enough or not helpful I and sorry. Im doing my best to correct things I’ve done wrong which definitely triggers my anxiety disorder. Being wrong, or coming off as mean, rude or self centered is the last thing I want to do to anyone. I hope you can understand.. and thank you for bringing this to my attention

[itwilltoteshappen]

Louis seems to be working on new solo music and while it makes me so happy for him--he deserves all the success in the world--I'm also saddened by the double standards on my dash. Just recently, people were all "harries are at it again" "stop overhyping Harry" and now the same people who were rolling their eyes at people excited for Harry's solo music are going nuts at the prospect of Louis's. Don't people notice the hypocrisy? At this point I'm AFRAID of being too excited (1)

for Harry's solo music, but being excited about Louis' is fine? The double standards toward Harry's solo work is just hard to stomach for someone who actually cares about Harry as a person and not just the other part of a ship. I hate how louies are "the popular kids" in the Larry fandom and it's not cool to be as excited about Harry's solo music without being labeled a "solo harrie." No, I'm not a solo harrie. I love 1D, I love H singing with the boys, I love their chemistry, (2)

I believe in Harry and Lou's love, but that kind of attitude toward Harry's solo projects in this corner of the fandom just makes me want to delete and become a "solo harrie." It's so incredibly unfair and depressing, you know? I hoped so much that after Louis released his single, people will stop treating Harry's solo projects with so much dismissiveness and bitterness, but nothing is changing. It's funny, you know. I fell into this fandom after reading a Larry fic in early 2014. (3)

I always liked Louis more in fics and considered myself a Louie, because Louis is always described as an underappreciated underdog and I tend to cheer for the underdog. But when I discovered the Tumblr part of the fandom, I was so surprised, because it was the opposite: Lou is the golden child everyone wishes success no matter what he does while everything good that happens to Harry at best gets dismissed as a rumor and nothing to get prematurely excited about (and resented at worst). (4)

And well, I did end up cheering for the underdog. It just wasn't Louis.I hope you post this ask. Maybe then people will realize that such double standards are very disheartening and finally stop judging harries every time we get excited about Harry. It's no coincidence that a lot of good harrie larries left the fandom. I don't want to leave. I try to ignore the hypocrisy, but the double standards are getting unbearable. How do you do it, B? (5)

awww babe!  I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time.  First of all, come sit by me.  We can be totally hype about Harry’s solo projects together.  

When people talk about the Harries in that context, they’re talking about the nastier solo harries that want Harry to be this dude that thinks he’s better than the rest of the band.  The guy that wants nothing to do with One Direction.  The guy who’s going to leave everyone in the dust.  The guy who just wants to play with his rich af friends on a yacht and not pay any attention to where he came from.  I’ve talked many times about how that image makes me really uncomfortable and that’s not the Harry I see nor is it the Harry I fell in love with.  

I’m not going to lie and say when Harry has a single out people are going to rally around him like they did for JHO.  That’s just not the case for a couple of reasons.  Firstly, the circumstances surrounded JHO.  And secondly because as was discussed with some anons yesterday, at this stage in the game, Louis’ biggest audience is his fans.  JHO is only now being promoted.  It wasn’t when it first came out.  That was all up to fans.  Yes, there was a reason for that i’m sure (I don’t think it was supposed to come out when it did), but even if it wasn’t, Louis doesn’t have the same name recognition Harry does.  We can go on and on about whys of that, but he just doesn’t.  Harry HAS fans outside of the fandom that will help carry him.  He has people in the media pulling for him that will scream about his new single.  He’s not going to need a fan project to boost him in the charts.  Outside of this corner of fandom, he’s NOT the underdog.  

I think the other reason people are dismissive of Solo Harry stuff is because we haven’t actually seen anything realistic coming from him.  Like the Columbia deal I still side eye.  the money aspect at least. Granted, none of us had any clue Louis was working on solo material until JHO dropped and it’s quite possible Harry could do so at any second, but i’m not going to believe a low level tab like Hollywood Life. 

I’m so beyond psyched for Solo Harry.  I can’t wait to see the things he’s going to do, the stories he’s going to tell.  You ask how I do it?  Well, first of all, I’m really good at not taking things personally.  I know that’s a bit of a cop out and not for everyone and it’s definitely something i’ve had to work on for a long time, but it’s a big one for me.  Another thing that helps is that I do it by focusing on the things that I love rather than the things I hate.  I have an entire tag called “MORE DIMPLES 2K17!!!” devoted to how I want Harry to smile more this year.  I get super psyched every time I think that we get to see him on the big screen in 6 months!! and we’ll get promo for that before!!  Imagine- ACTUALLY HEARING HARRY’S SPEAKING VOICE AGAIN NOT IN A FAN VIDEO.  do you realize how long it’s been since that’s happened???

I’m also ok with people being hyped for solo louis because he deserves it, particularly with the year he’s been through.  I”m gonna celebrate that right now.  And when it’s Harry’s turn to shine?  Again, I say, come sit by me and we’ll celebrate together!