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PSA regarding tumblr’s latest Censorship Nightmare

For those of you who haven’t seen this announcement, tumblr recently made some changes to the iOS version of the app, purportedly to comply with Apple’s content guidelines. These changes took effect on Dec 21, starting in version 22.5.1 of the iOS app. As some of you may recall, Apple’s strict guidelines were the driving force for the infamous Great Purge of 2018, which coincidentally also happened around this time of year, but it seems banning all of the female-presenting nipples wasn’t good enough for Apple.

Below is a summary of the important changes. Note that these changes technically ONLY affect those using the iOS app. If you’re accessing tumblr through a different app or operating system (Google Chrome, Android app, etc) it won’t affect you directly but it will affect your followers who use iOS so you should definitely be aware of it.

The list of banned tags has been expanded. As before, there’s no way to know which words or phrases have been banned until you try searching for them, in which case you’ll either get no search results or the following message: “This content has been hidden because of potentially suggestive or explicit content.” You may think this doesn’t concern you if you don’t post explicit material, but do not make the mistake of expecting the banned tags to be logical or reasonable. I’ve already encountered multiple completely innocuous posts (random fandom gifsets) that seem to be hidden on iOS for no discernible reason.

Blogs that have been flagged as explicit can no longer be viewed. Previously, flagged blogs just had their posts hidden from searches, but if you knew the username you could still visit it after clicking through a warning about sensitive content. Now you can’t access it at all.

Likes and reblogs from blogs that have been flagged will no longer show up in your notes. This one won’t affect most people’s user experience as much as the others, but it does mean you may be missing notes. It’s unclear if likes and reblogs from flagged blogs will still count towards the overall note total (and only be missing from the activity feed and note viewer) but I suspect that’s the case.

THE BIG ONE: ANY POST TAGGED WITH A BANNED TAG WILL NO LONGER SHOW UP ON YOUR DASHBOARD. Previously, if you tagged a post with a banned word or phrase (even if the words were used inside another tag), that post would not show up in searches, but your followers would still be able to see it on their dashboard. Now those posts are hidden from your own followers as well. This includes both original posts and reblogs. And if that wasn’t bad enough, here’s the real kicker: even if you don’t tag something with one of the banned words, if the OP used a banned tag, any reblogs of that post will not show up on anyone’s dashboard (on the iOS app). The only saving grace here, and I hate to even call it that, is that the blocked posts are still visible if you visit a blog directly or if you have post notifications turned on.

As usual, tumblr was extremely unclear and evasive about all of this in their official announcement. Not surprising, of course, since if more people were aware of these new draconian tactics I can’t imagine there wouldn’t be more of an uproar about it. Tumblr claims that these changes are somewhat temporary and that they are currently working on something that will allow for a less restricted iOS experience, but they refuse to say what that something is and when it will be implemented. And let’s just say, considering their track record, I’m not hopeful.

All of this is horrible and infuriating for many reasons, but the worst part is how insanely counterproductive it is to creating the “safe” environment tumblr (or more specifically Apple) supposedly wants.

Tags have always been used for both blog organization and filtering purposes. Tagging posts with triggers and content warnings is a common practice that gives users the ability to filter out content they may find upsetting or just don’t don’t want to see for whatever reason. By choosing to ban a bunch of unlisted “sensitive content” tags, all they’re doing is encouraging people who want to share that kind of content to come up with alternative less well-known tags or simply not tag that content at all anymore if they want it to show up on their follower’s dashboards, thereby making it more likely for someone to encounter it when they didn’t want to.

So really, with all of the alleged concern for safety and “protecting the children,” all they’ve done is make tumblr less safe for everyone. Typical.

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apollxnius​:

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“Don’t offer me that,” he laughed, still whispering in his ear. “I’ll be like a spoiled kid, asking to bust my balls on your face everyday.” Which wasn’t exactly a lie. Angus didn’t like anything in moderation. He was always too deep into everything. And if Johnny was willing to become his next addiction, well…

He pulled out his leaking cock from the other, letting go of his shoulders. “I can’t put on my nice suit again with this,” he gestured at the dripping cum from his cock. “Do you wanna lick me clean?”

It was strange to hear the politician who was so well-spoken and polished in the public eye talk so lewd. Johnny loved it. Like it was their own dirty little secret.

“Sounds like you get pretty horned up, huh?” he replied. If he wants to give it up without a trade, even better!

He felt the other man suddenly slipped his big meat out of him. Pain flashed through his body for a split-second as it re-adjusted. Johnny gasped. But he didn’t forget Angus’ request, and was already on his knees, giving that beautiful spent prick one last seeing to before it was put away.

“Shit someone’s there!” he whispered, noticing a figure emerge from the neighboring building. A flicker of light briefly appeared. It seemed the person was out on a smoke break, cutting short their indecent rendezvous. “Better go.”

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Josh Segarra looked like a whole meal on The Other Two finale. He was the best villain on Arrow and Lance is such a different character from Adrian Chase and he has range. I’m hoping he has a big part in She-Hulk.

From The Other Two 2x10 Brooke & Cary Go to a Fashion Show

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While his hand worked to get inside his pants, Felix wasted no time and slipped his hand inside the other’s underwear, middle finger extended looking for a hole to finger. To his credit, Diego was excellent at doing what he was expected to. He sucked and played with his nipples, just enough teeth to turn him on.

Then he unbuttons his pants and pulls his cock out. He can see the surprise in Diego’s face and Felix is desperate to have him against the wall, legs spread, taking all of him at once. He wants to see that surprised face turned a moan of pleasure as he stretches him.

“You like the balls, eh?” He asked, looking down as his big balls hang from the edge of his underwear. “You can start with them.” He says, finally pulling his hand from the other’s ass, and pushing his shoulders down, to get him kneeling down at his feet.

Diego was shoved down to face Felix’s junk. He didn’t mind the rough treatment, he loved it. He could tell the man was horny and just itching to bust one out. 

He sucked down on each of those big balls as directed. But Diego was getting too worked up and too greedy. It wasn’t long before his tongue licked up Felix’s swollen shaft to start servicing his cock. His hands slipped around the man’s waist, grabbing handfuls of his meaty ass to tug him in close and stuff more of that straight-guy cock down his throat. 

Diego moaned happily, more than pleased with what the reporter had to offer.

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Jamie Dornan | New York Times | November 2021

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adsagsona​:

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A small smile played about Alex’ lips as Johnny told him that was all he knew. He could understand that, lucky for him the one thing he knew was tennis and he was good at it too. 

Alex laughed out loud when he got a playful glare from Johnny, there was the man he had known for these few weeks. “Wikipedia?” He snorted, not even flushing when he knew that these quesitons were getting dangerous. “You can’t believe anything that’s written on Wikipedia… who knows who has written it, you know.  Life has been very simple for me until now, I’m good at tennis and I’m earning money playing it.”

He gave a soft sigh as he contemplated on what to do. “You know what… do you really want this? I mean… me, us? You’re serious about this?” Alex asked one more time. “So… your story for mine?”

“”Dude, look around”, replied Johnny, gesturing to everything he'd set up.

What else does he want from me? A fucking ring? He thought, shifting nervously in his seat. He was really at his wits end and yet still that wasn’t enough for Alex. It was enough to start making him doubt everything and look for the exit. 

No, I’ve come too far now.

“Well, you’ve already heard my mine,” muttered Johnny, breaking contact to reach for his glass and taking a big gulp. “Excuse me for givin a shit. You’re not makin this easy.”

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Jeffrey was pleased to feel the other comply with his bodies demands. Those legs curling around his waist added encouragement as he ducked his head in to claim those lips. There was no denying the throb he offered Brett when that hand found the growing hardness in his pants, but he was quick to reach his own down to snag his wrists. “Oh no, arms above your head Brett. This is gonna be about you. We’ll get there soon enough, but you’re not calling the shots right now.” Jeffrey’s voice was firm, holding the other’s wrists where it was until he either fought back, or gave in to the demand again. His free hand was running down the length of Brett’s hip, keeping those legs where they were.

Brett’s pulse spiked. Holy fuck?! Did his cock throb just from my touch?!

But his hands were pulled off exploring that constrained bulge any further. Jeffery’s mouth claimed his, a mighty effort on the cop’s part to distract him. Brett succumbed to it, even letting the cop pin him down by his wrists as though he wasn’t the stronger of the two. 

He frowned at the other’s comment. Brett didn’t want it to be about himself. He already had years of solo time and little-to-no time enjoying someone else. But judging from the wild look in Jeffery’s eyes, it was some kind of kink or fetish for him, so Brett tried to be patient.  Maybe if he’s really turned on, he’ll cum even harder than before.

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adsagsona​:

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Arthur was a known face around the city, even if he had tried to keep a low profile that last dance might not have been the best of ideas. As they walked out and he got hit by the cold night air he sobered up a bit and felt a little better. 

“I’m not.” He responded to Rhys as he wrapped an arm around the other’s waist, more for the companionship than to stay stable since he was good on his feet again. “Or I didn’t used to be. Working a lot and not having time to go out makes it difficult to work on alcohol intake.” Arthur joked and he winked at Rhys.

He was about to answer the other’s question when a car pulled up beside them. “Shit… it’s the press. They probably found out I was at that party. Run, Rhys, hide yourself somewhere. I’ll find you in a few. Don’t let them see your face.” He let go of the other man quickly as the men came crawling out of the car with cameras ready.

It was late when Rhys crept back into the dark apartment. He silently padded to the bedroom, stripping off wet clothes as he went.

He could hear Arthur's heavy breathing as he slipped into bed. Thankfully he's not wearing anything under here, thought Rhys.

‘Warm me up’ he whispered, scouting up under the covers to spoon the blonde from behind. Rhys nuzzled his bearded face in close to the crook of Arthur’s  neck as their bare bodies touched in places. But for once, he was too tired to act on it. 

“I don’t deserve you,” whispered Rhys, his eyes starting to close.

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The corners of his lips turned down as Nick considered the man’s words. He was right - it was some backstabbing shit although he wasn’t exactly surprised but was he insulted? Sure. “I am never in it for money,” he chuckled bitterly, eyeing the can of beer before plucking it out of Dex’s hand. “I have more than enough to tide me over the next few years eh? It’s the sport, the thrill.” The bloodlust, the adrenaline pumping adventure he constantly craves for if Nick was to be completely honest. Mirroring Dex’s actions, Nick sipped his drink and shrugged at him. 

“What do you plan to do then?” he asked, arching a brow in the process. He was more of a wham, bam, go with all of the guns blazing kind of person. “Something sneaky too hhmmm? Because I like it straightforward and just snipe the guy’s head off. Be done with it. Unless you’re the, feel the pain of betrayal and dragging it out kind of person….” Did he make sense? He hoped so. 

He watched Nick take the beer and exhaled heavily. The tension started to leave Dex’s body.  Grumpy’s made the right choice.

Dex took a big swig from his beer. “Oh for this kind of shit, the second’s definitely more appealing….But I suppose we better not pop the guy until we get to the bottom of this scheme. Maybe there’s someone else pulling the strings.” The thought made him scowl. Some limp-wristed soft type who never got their hands dirty no doubt.

He eyed the burly brute before him. He looked formidable, capable of what needed doing. “So, I’m thinking we hit the data center and get their private residences,” continued Dex. “The Hotel is too fortified, too much heat… unless you got a better idea.”

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