#tumblr monetisation

[capnsoapy]

The choices are;

[tumblr] goes permanently offline

[tumblr] rolls out more intrusive and predatory advertising techniques

people spend money on [tumblr]

There isn't a secret fourth option. Hosting and distributing billions of posts from millions of blogs costs a lot of money, there isn't a way to get around it

And also "they don't deserve the money because of issues with the site" those issues are all rooted in the financial issues

[tennant-davids]

i hate being employed. 0/10. do not recommend.

[butchviking]

women when they have 2 b up for work in 4hrs and theyre discussing transgenderism on the internet again [emoji of a cheerleader lying dead on the pavement]

[unashamedly-enthusiastic]

Alright, I see a lotta new side 'meme' blogs popping up, and i know the format is funny screenshots but you gotta understand something

SCREENSHOTS OF TUMBLR POSTS ON TUMBLR ARE STUPID

Why would I share your terrible screenshot? I could go find the original and bother the op, or I can wait until a legendary post passes my dashboard

You're not gonna get a good grade in tumblr, it is not normal to want nor possible to achieve.

[panicismydefaultstate]

A little more context:

I wanna see the Barbie movie, and at first I was enjoying the promo of the Barbie Fits and the set etc, however the more brand collabs that come out the more icky it makes me feel. I just know that so many of the clothes and random objects made for the promo will be thrown out once the novelty/tread ends, and it will contribute significantly to the wider problem of over consumption and capitalism in our society. Fast fashion is bad enough, and it’s worse when it’s endorsed like this like our planet is literally dying!

As an artist, I also just hate to see capitalism existing so blatantly with projects. (I get that Barbie is literally a commercial franchise and stuff, I just think it’s a great relèvent example for my feelings). I think when a project focuses so much on encouraging spending and consumption, it can impact how I view the work.

For example, I dislike a lot of Jukebox musicals because they just feel like an excuse to try and make a shit ton of money with a project of limited artistic intention/integrity, and it just becomes a spectacle of wealth and capitalism in full force. Capitalism is antithetical to the Arts, and so when a project goes all in on it- it feels yucky to me.

Want to again clarify: NO HATE TO THE BARBIE MOVIE OR PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT IT!!! I am genuinely happy for you guys, I just think it’s a timely example to express some wider opinions I hold! Please don’t take it personally!

[nando161mando]

"Why bother with Fedi if there's no built-in monetization?"

Have you considered that maybe this "monetize everything" mindset has been making large parts of the internet and society worse?

[theladykit]

Ok, tumblr, I hate the new tumblr, how do I fix it and put it back. I know some of you geniuses will have the answer, so PLEASE tell me because this new interface thing is fucking awful. I hate the new posting box with all my soul and whatever of life I have left.

Kill it kill it with fire

[spicyicymeloncat]

I made… a mash up of all the weekend whips (up to s7) because I wanted it to just exist… and I rlly want to share it but like idk how the copyright laws work, and I’m obviously not gonna monetise it but I don’t want to risk the chance of getting sued… if anyone has any legal advice on whether I can post it on here I’d be grateful, but I just wanted you all to know… the Ghost Whip’s guitar solo is awesome.

[xx-k1tsun3-k1d-xx]

job centre: so are you on social media

me: aaaaaaaa uhhhhhhmmm nO? :)

[very-uncorrect]

I just spotted someone doing a follow4follow thing (or whatever it's called) in the notes of a Tumblr post and I don't know how to feel about it

[saintalec]

can't believe i'm moots with a bona fide nano influencer. i should feel so lucky

dont forget to like and subscribe!

[asterchats]

me ft. i have commentary about that but do i have the energy to explain it

[yotko97]

My first short film “Full Circle” took over a year to make. Here’s why.

I starting writing the script in June 2021 but I properly placed the initial efforts into green lighting my short film onto pre production around early march 2022 with the storyboards as the 1st thing to do.I organised 1st pre prod meeting and hiring my film friends as above the line crew in July 2022. Casting finished in late April 2022. Outside of my group of friends, I externally hired a film armourer to cover the legalities along with supplying the prop weapons on set and a talented hair + make up artist for the femme fatale character

It cost around $5k in total to make. Some expenses covered by the exec producer and a couple of my mates but mostly from me.

Equipment purchases

Equipment rental costs

Paying crew

Paying cast

Premiere costs.

Merch costs

Film festival fees

I was busy working on other film related projects and other jobs in parallel to the production. The editor and foley artist didn’t start post production until December 2022. The colour grading on my part took a lot of time perfecting as I was compositing the overall black and white grade along with all the reds present in certain shots. The manual process was abysmally slow as I had to manually scan and composite the monotone and reds frame by frame due to quick actions from the cast.I was also saving up for merchandise and screening costs to prepare for the film screening.

The foley artist was taking a long time as well as going M.I.A temporarily (due to being in between gigs at the time), putting post production to a stand still until all the stems were sent to the post sound mixer.

My best friend that helped me immensely on the short passed away during post production. Had to grieve greatly.

I dedicated the premier to my friend. I also donated my cut of the profits to “Epi-awareness” out of solidarity to my greatest friend. Episodic-awareness is a charity currently in development from the parents of my deceased friend. the aim is to raise awareness on the critical dependancy people have on episodic pens for health reasons along with 2 other agendas. One is to use the donations to supply episodic pens for people who need them but cannot afford them and for businesses to equip into their first aid kits in parts of the world where epi pens are optional rather than compulsory.

After the screening, I Submitted Full Circle to various film festivals around the world whilst simultaneously selling Full Circle onto my website and these TVOD (transactional Video on Demand) platforms;

- Koji

- Gumroad

- Payhip

Whilst Full Circle was going through the film festival process, i also dealt with the remaining unsold merchandise from my premier screening via contacting my local clothing boutiques that sell the kind of apparel that my t-shirts matched the style of. I Had 1 successful consignment deal with a local boutique. Came to a 50/50 split agreement. I left my T-shirts in the store for a month and hoping I get a few bites. Any T-shirts left, i will try to sell via Facebook marketplace, Etsy, Amazon, Wish and of course, ebay. Give it a month to try that method and if there are still any t-shirts remaining, i’ll just give to the rest of the cast/crew (assuming i have one for their size).

Once Full Circle has finished the film festival circuit, I'll self distribute Full circle onto all SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) & AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) platforms that accept and monetise short films. I'll write another blog with an update If you wish to see full circle there instead. I’ve also added the Full Circle poster T-shirt to my apparel store YOTKO Apparel if you want to grab one for yourself there.

I write this blog to send a message of hope for first time filmmakers that are all pumped up on creating their first project. Good things take patience as good art is never rushed. Whether it takes an hour or a decade to get your art made and known worldwide, do it.

[staffs-secret-blog]

If tumblr really wanted money they'd monetise the block button

[tamed-foxes]

it’s so funny to me when people complain about functionalities on tumblr and they’re all like, “ive had it!”

where are you gonna go??? lol

this website hasn’t turned a profit ever, we’re lucky it still exist

[itsevidentvery]

What...has happened to the tagging system? My queue tag, a bunch of tags I regularly used to tag baby animals and the like, all gone. I type in the first characters of a tag I use all the time and this is Tumblr and me: