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does anyone have that quote that goes something like 'white germans under the nazis lived just fine as long as they were loyal to the state, gave their children to the army, and paid their taxes, and in this sense many americans would be comfortable living under fascism' trying to find who said it but google is giving me jack shit

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i actually need to know people's thoughts on this because at least in my experience the answer to this has drastically changed since i was on tumblr in the 2010s and its driving me fucking insane

*im talking about fandom takes specifically. not someone being horribly evil about a real-life issue or or blatantly factually incorrect. literally just harmless fandom disagreements or differing interpretations of a text/character/etc.

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As AI art gets harder to clock, I feel like we are going to need to have a discussion about attribution and it's probably going to bum some people out.

Because the surest way to avoid platforming, reblogging, or encouraging AI art posting is to know where every image you share originated and that's 1) boring, tedious research and 2) extremely limiting in what you feel you can reblog. But if unattributed images never gets traction, people will start attributing their images.

I've been guilty of this in the past, but for a while now it's been my policy that if I can't verify the origin, I don't share the image. That goes for stuff like screen grabs of headlines too -- more than once I've avoided spreading misinformation by saving a post to research before I reblog, then seeing the post refuted before I've been able to verify it.

And I usually try to attribute photos I take -- case in point, the "woman with shrimp" post gets a lot of attention but not one comment about it being AI, despite it being pretty similar to something you'd get from an AI. That's because I clearly state it's in a museum and link to its catalogue page.

I'm not saying this to scold anyone -- I think yelling at the Internet to cite its sources is very much a losing game -- but because I don't see this discussed much. We're such fertile ground to be fooled by AI art because we've grown accustomed to not questioning the origins of any given image. And of course I also want to encourage both OPs to attribute their images and rebloggers to verify unattributed ones.

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"It doesn't help your credibility to exaggerate, most employers wouldn't literally work you to death" like, I used to work in distribution. If booking a truck driver for back to back shifts until they fall asleep at the wheel, crash, and die counts as being worked to death, I have personally met employers who've worked employees to death and gotten away with a slap on the wrist. It may not be universal, but it's a hell of a lot more common than a lot of us would prefer to think.

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Artist graphic by annie_0318

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Artist graphic by Sidney Deng on X/Twitter

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A writer friend told me something that broke my heart a little bit today; they're going to quit publishing their fanfic.

My instant thought was that they had been trolled or attacked or that something terrible had happened in their life because this person is so passionate about their writing. It wasn't any of that. Engagement with their works has been going down, as it has for many of us. Comments are like gold dust a lot of the time, and just looking through the historical comment counts on old fics on ao3 demonstrates this trend very clearly. It was not simply the comments dropping off which caused them to decide to stop posting, however.

My friend came across a discord server for their fandom (I should point out here that their fandom interest and mine diverged a couple of years ago, we stay in touch but don't currently read each other's posts because I'm not into their fandom and they would rather gouge their eyes out with a wooden spoon than read anything Star Wars) and specifically to share fic in that fandom. They joined, because we all love a good fic rec, only to discover that their latest multichapter fic, which has almost no comments and very few kudos, is being hotly discussed in this server as one of the best stories ever. Not one of these people has bothered to say this to them on the fic. When they asked, none of participants could see the point in telling the author of the fic they apparently loved so much that they love it.

This discovery has absolutely destroyed my friend's love of sharing fic. They share because they love seeing other people's enjoyment, and fic writers do that through comments and kudos/reblogs/likes because we don't get paid. There is no literary critic writing a blog post/article about how amazing the story is for us to copy and keep/frame. There is no money from royalties. All we have are the words of the people reading our works.

Those people on that server could have taken five minutes of the time they spent gushing about how amazing my friend's story was to other people and used it to tell the one person guaranteed to want to hear that praise how much they loved it. They could have taken a moment to express their opinion to the person who spent hours upon hours plotting, writing, editing, and posting those chapters. Instead, they deprived my friend of thing that keeps them sharing their writing, and in the process have killed their love of it. My friend now feels used and unmotivated.

I won't be sharing a link to their fic, they said I could share their experience but not their identity. I know they plan to post one final chapter. I know they intend to express their hurt at being excluded from the praise for the thing they created, and I know they intend to announce that as a consequence they will not be posting for a long while, if at all.

So please, I beg you, don't hide your love of a story from the writer. It's just about the only thing we have.

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Artist graphic by annie_0318

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CLAMP Premium Collection xxxHOLiC 13-19

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Clear file of the Sailor Guardians in updated chibi form.

1200dpi scan on Patreon.

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When you transition people tell you “it’s like watching someone die”. Like yeah a fucking loser died. Just the absolute lamest dude you ever met. A real dogshit guy just bought it. So sorry your absolute failure of a man is gone and has been replaced by a hot chick, must be hard for you 🙄

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ok im going to #seriouspost for a second here. I don't think Harry Potter is a manifesto. I think it was a flawed passion project that millennials latched onto because of the fantasy of sticking it to their mean teachers and arbitrarily categorizing themselves (hogwarts houses; it's the thinking millennial's astrology). I think the fact that the series got popular when and how it did was very much a product of its time.

I don't think Harry Potter is the biggest symbol of JKR's bigotry. I think the most flagrant sign of that was how she responded to critics. I watched her become radicalized in real time. I watched how she doubled down on her racism when she was called out for the ways she promoted her tragically mid fantastic beasts movies. I watched her chase marginalized teenagers with a double digit follower count off of twitter for daring to criticize her thought process, and no one with any kind of power standing against her because she was the one who was paying them. This isn't to say Harry Potter is without flaws. This is to say she really didn't give a shit about that. Getting rich and powerful is a hell of a drug, and she had enough sycophants that she had no reason to care about what her critics were saying.

She was convinced that she was a martyr; a voice for the unheard; a leader for the ages, so of course her detractors were the bad guys. And I think we should take this to heart. We should see this as an example of how easy it is to get radicalized; if you think of yourself as a paragon of virtue, you are going to think that whatever you see as good and right is an objective fact. Most people don't know this, but the majority of terfs start out as trans allies. You are not immune to propaganda! You are not immune to falling into dangerous ideologies!!!

This is why the most important thing you can do as an activist is to listen. Do NOT think you're above being wrong; do NOT develop a god complex; do NOT form an identity out of being right all the time. Involve yourselves in the groups you claim to speak for. Listen to trans women; share resources that help trans women; familiarize yourself with the diversity of experiences that trans people have and the struggles they face.

No, none of you are as bad as JKR because you don't have her money or her power. You will likely never have the capacity for harm she does. But check yourselves. Do not affirm yourselves into thinking you always have the moral high ground. Watch yourselves; humble yourselves; check yourselves for signs of cult behavior and internalized prejudice. You are always learning. You will always be learning. Do not allow yourselves to get a power trip from brushing off marginalized voices.

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Careers Based On Your 10th House 👷🕵️👩‍💻👩‍🎨👩‍🎤👩‍🍳

Heyy guys, thought I’d make a brief list on the careers you may feel called to pursue based on your 10th house sign 🖤📈💼

Aries 10H: Athlete, sports coach, life coach, dancer, surgeon, doctor, law enforcement, chef, industry relating to weapons, engineer, s3x work, entrepreneur, influencer, Astrologer 

Taurus 10H: Film industry, actor, singer, jeweler, cosmetics, fashion, buying or selling luxury goods, entertainment, music, banking/finance, property, fashion influencer

Gemini 10H: Writing, language, driving, TV presenter, media industry, author, accountant, journalism, publishing, podcast, social media, TikToker, YouTuber, influencer, comedian 

Cancer 10H: Nursing, hospitality based industries, musician, interior design, real estate, working with women or children, interior decorating, counseling, party planning, midwife, birth specialist

Leo 10H: Entertainment industry, turning a hobby into a job, having your own business, a profession based on creative pursuits, influencer, being a famous person/socialite, working with children, teacher, working in government, party planning

Virgo 10H: Medical industry, healer, working with medicines like herbs, writer, service industry, assistant, veterinarian, data analysis, becoming a specialist or expert in a certain topic, social work

Libra 10H: Diplomacy, consulting, fashion, law, beauty, cosmetics, public relations, advisor, advertisement, acting, interviewing other people

Scorpio 10H: Insurance industries, occult related industries, astrologer, healer, doctor, asset management, handling other people money, death industry, mortician, funeral homes, security industry, surveillance

Sagittarius 10H: Travel industry, flight attendant, teacher, guide, counselor, spiritual guru, advisor, advisor, working in charity, education field, foreign relations, language teacher, author, writer publishing industry

Capricorn 10H: Service industries, working with building structures, urban planning, working in government, civil servant, working for acorporation, being an authority in something, being a CEO, business manager

Aquarius 10H: Business manager, business owner, inventor, scientist, astrologer, advisor, flight attendant, working in aviation industry, working in social media, tech industry, engineer, author, musician, humanitarian

Pisces 10H: Artist, musician, working in spiritual industry, astrologer, advisor, counsellor, psychic medium, tarot card reader, working in charity, doctor, specialist, working in non-profit, social worker 

Careers Based On Planets In The Houses:

Sun in 10H: Leadership positions, authority, government, politician, fame, boss, CEO

Moon in 10H: Working in female dominant industries, hospitality, nursing, working with children, working in restaurant industry, commerce, mass media, public relations

Mercury in 10H: Media, writer, communications, teacher, editor, author, transportation, craftsmanship, marketing, social media

Venus in 10H: Art, music, beauty, luxury, jeweler, entertainment

Mars in 10H: Fitness, sports, entrepreneur, law enforcement, surgeon, doctor, engineer

Jupiter in 10H: Law, legal field, teaching, travel industry, party planning, advertising, education, charity, advisor, counselor, astrology

Saturn in 10H: Organizations, metals, agriculture, service, labor, authority positions

North Node (Rahu) in 10H: Internet, entertainment, pharmaceuticals, research, engineer, innovation, electricity, sales

South Node (Ketu) in 10H: Religion, spirituality, metaphysics, renunciation, research, charity, astrology, divination, petrol, liquids industry

Uranus in 10H: Science, electronics, internet, astrology, innovation, inventions, tech, crypto

Pluto in 10H: Research, insurance, surveillance, risk-management, death, investigator, occult/spiritual industry

Neptune in 10H: Photography, movies, entertainment, drugs, poetry, music, liquids, alcohol

-starsandsuch ✌️💕

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Your 11th House Sign & How You Gain The Most In Life 🍀🏆💸🥇

🥇The 11th house rules #gainssss🥇

The 11H is considered very auspicious in astrology and it’s known to bestow opportunities, success, income influence, fame, financial gain, and so on.

It’s the house that represents fulfillment of our desires.

It’s the part of our chart where we reap the benefits of all of our efforts. Our “karmic rewards” if you will. Subsequently, the house right after (the 12H) rules loss. ✂️

By looking at the sign of your 11th house we can see how you can stand to gain in life based on the themes of that Zodiac sign & planetary ruler.

The 2nd & 11th house are also both houses that deal directly with our income, finances & wealth.

💰 Think of 2nd house “wealth” as: investments, assets or savings

🤑 Think of 11th house “wealth” as: liquid cash, profit, or something tangible

Ultimately, the Zodiac sign ruling your 11th house can show ways your gains manifest in a material sense. Usually the 11th house brings massive unexpected gains. It can also bring raise in status, popularity, opportunity, or success in general. Prominent 11th house transits is usually when you receive the most gains in life. (For example expect major gain whenever Jupiter transits your 11H)

* Can read from Ascendant or Moon sign *

WHOLE SIGNS CHEATSHEET:

Aries: Aquarius 11H

Taurus: Pisces 11H

Gemini: Aries 11H

Cancer: Taurus 11H

Leo: Gemini 11H

Virgo: Cancer 11H

Libra: Leo 11H

Scorpio: Virgo 11H

Sagittarius: Libra 11H

Capricorn: Scorpio 11H

Aquarius: Sagittarius 11H

Pisces: Capricorn 11H

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Aries 11H:

You can gain the most through…

When you are the first to do something

Being blunt/aggressive/assertive

Leadership

Using physical body 

Astrology

S3x w0rk

Athletics

Medicine/healing

Engineering

Entrepreneurship

Starting trends

Sounds extreme but: fighting, or using physical force. A lot of boxers and professional fighters have this placement for example.

Taurus 11H:

You can gain the most through…

Endeavors that require persistence and patience

Investing

Beauty/aesthetic related endeavors

Voice/singing/speaking

Fashion

Luxury

Music

Banking/finances

Farming/ agriculture

Real estate & property

This is Forsure a wealth placement! A lot of you guys are destined to be wealthy, but can gain the most wealth through the things listed above or doing anything “Taurean” in nature.

Gemini 11H:

You can gain the most through…

Anything communication related

Media related endeavors

Social media/internet

Being an influencer or content creator

Using voice/speech in any way

Writing

Publishing

Pocasting

Journalism

Marketing

Comedy

Y’all really gain when it comes to the internet! Especially TikTok these days or any social media really. You would succeed with a commentary related YouTube channel or podcast. Or even gossip related content can suit you too. A lot of gossip/tea bloggers are likely to have this placement.

Cancer 11H:

You can gain the most through…

Whenever you follow your intuition

Nursing/healthcare profession

Helping women/children

Music/ being a musician/ music industry

Real Estate/property/hospitality

Any industry dealing with liquids: sea/aquatics etc, selling liquids

Interior decorating

Y’all can gain the most through family. It’s not necessarily ur own, perhaps your friends family, significant others family etc. I’ve seen people with this placement gain through a sort of “surrogate” family that they create.

Leo 11H:

You gain the most through…

Authentic self expression

Your hobbies

Entertainment & movie industry

Having your own personal brand

Being famous/celebrity/influencer

Politics

Government

Creative self expression

Being independent

Work involving children or through your own children

Not gonna lie a lot of y’all are destined for fame! You gain a lot from being a celebrity/being noticed. Some of the worlds most famous people have this placement (Libra Risings)

Virgo 11H:

You gain the most through…

Specializing in something specific

Endeavors related to healing or health

Being a specialist or and “expert” in something

Writing or media

Working with animals or veterinary industry

Being of service

Honing in a specific skill or craft

Being a doctor/nurse/medical professional

Y’all gain the most when you pick something specific and really become ��perfect” at your craft! Whether it be music, arts, writing etc.

Libra 11H:

You gain the most through…

Collaboration with other people

Likely to gain through marriage (or have a wealthy spouse)

Partnership/relationships

Business collaborations

Beauty-related endeavors or beauty/cosmetics industry

Fashion industry

Through fairness

Ethics/law/justice

Y’all gain a lot through networking and collaboration with people, you can be someone who is independent but find that you gain more in a team or partnership. You make a really good business person or entrepreneur bc of this ! A lot of the worlds wealthiest people have this placement.

Scorpio 11H:

You gain the most though…

Taking risks or go through extremes/turbulence

Occult related endeavors

S3x w0rk

Astrology/spirituality

Transformations

Insurance

Inheritance

Lawsuits

“Crime” or illegal activities 

Other people’s money

Death

Gaining through karma

Y’all can gain from controversy or being controversial

You can gain through the negative aspects of life: like profiting off of people hating you, humiliation, death etc. (aka Alchemy)

*this is a interesting placement, since Scorpio can represent “negative” things, immoral deeds, scarcity, violence, danger etc. So ironically enough if any of you have every been in “Scorpionic” situations you inadvertently gain from them since you have this since in the 11th house* karma tends to work in your favor! I think that’s where that “Capricorn karma” myth comes from. Since Capricorns (ascendant) have a Scorpio 11H.

Sagittarius 11H:

You can gain the most through…

Expansion and going beyond comfort zone

Travel/exploration

Being open minded

Optimism/positivity

Spreading truth

Teaching/education/giving advice

Publishing

Giving or gaining knowledge

Foreign relations

Living in foreign lands

Being spontaneous

Y’all gain a lot through spreading wisdom! When you follow your own “truth” or “purpose” you find yourself on a path of fulfillment. You gain by teaching others through your own experiences. A lot of travel bloggers or lifestyle content creators have this placement too. Even public speakers, spiritual leaders etc

Capricorn 11H:

You gain the most through…

Dedication, effort, perseverance

Being involved in big business/starting your own business

You could be one to excel on the “corporate ladder”

The placement generally brings good karma

Being in an authority position

Repetitive action/dedication

Hard work/discipline

Doing things in a ethical way

Service related endeavors or industries

Entrepreneurship

You guys gain a lot through mentorship or leadership positions. Many people with this placement gain success “later” in life or you can see a delay at first with gains. However, when it do receive it, it’s permanent!

Aquarius 11H:

You can gain the most through:

Breaking the status quo

Being innovative, different or unique

Social media/internet

Being a influencer/ content creator

Technology

Cryptocurrency

Architectural endeavors

Music

Science

Invention

Having a taboo or outlandish approach to life

Y’all gain a lot from being different ! You thrive and gain the most in life when you’re literally doing your own thing/ different from what society tells you to do. Your world, your rules. A lot of inventors/pioneers have this placement.

Pisces 11H:

You gain the most through:

Spiritual practice, faith and using intuition

Music related endeavors/careers

Creativity

Spirituality

Doing something where you advise people

Charity

Sacrifice

Religious industries or positions

Living in foreign lands

The drug/pharmaceutical/alcohol industry

Aquatic industries

You guys gain a lot through sacrifice or generosity. Ironically you gin where you’re able to give! The spiritual/religious industry or activities is a place where you can gain the most. Many preachers, or motivational sort of leaders have this placement.

-starsandsuch ✌️💕

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Winx Enchantix!✨🌸🩷💖🌟💫

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Sailor Princesses

A fashion collection inspired by the Sailor Senshi in their princess forms.

See more of my Sailor Moon fashion designs here and my other fashion illustration work here!

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starting to suspect that tech bros actually just don’t know what reading is