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You don’t own fanfics. They’re inherently public domain because they aren’t your IP. Agree or disagree with AI, there are no grounds for “protection” from AI because it isn’t your IP to begin with. That’s what you chose when you chose this medium

Oh dear.

Okay, you get an answer, because at least you took the effort to write your ask out properly, even if you are hiding behind the grey, sunglassed circle.

Do I, or any fanfic author for that matter, have any legal claims to our work? No, not really, no. (Although if someone took a fic, filed off the serial number--deleted the fandom specific elements--, and then had it published for financial gain, yeah, that would be a case.)

BUT

Fandoms are built on a social contract that says we respect each others work, the effort people put into their art. We don't steal or disrespect the work of our peers. By feeding people's fanworks to AI you both steal and disprect it, and we need to make people realize that before it's too late--before fandom falls apart, because there will be no more real, actual fanworks.

Disrepectfully,

Orlissa

(i can't believe I have to say this)

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So… I got a notification from the State Department at like 8 PM Pacific that my passport was approved, and I was quietly thankful and stunned bc my legal gender in Oregon is listed as X, or undeclared, and that's what's on my passport. I'm pretty sure someone(s) worked late to get the X passports done today.

I was already really grateful to whoever in the Seattle Passport Office worked late to get these things processed on the last Friday before That Man gets back into office... and then I got a notification that my passport shipped at fucking midnight Pacific and whoever got that shit out the door so it couldn't be picked up on Monday and like, denied and shredded?

They're my fucking hero.

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AI under capitalism

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Hey so I still see people utterly baffled by how religious fundies (still a majority in America and moreso its senate) react on certain issues so uhhh is it actually not common knowledge what the antichrist is all about? You guys know his defining characteristic is ending war, right? That he’s foretold to unite the world under his leadership by preaching global peace and solving basically every single problem in the world? So you know when you try to talk to these people about equality and togetherness they literally believe that’s what makes you an agent of the devil right???

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yes i have a thing for self-loathing fictional characters being loved and in the process learning to love themselves and no that does not imply anything about me personally as a person i swear

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In light of recent events with White people yet again being racist against Palestinians and purposely spreading what should be considered disinformation at this point, and given my relatively large following on here, I would like to spotlight four campaigns:

The first I would like to spotlight is the Ostaz family, whose fundraiser has been low on funds ever since the creation of it in January. Ahmed Al Ostaz has reached out to me numerous times since around May or July, and it breaks my heart into pieces when I check back on his campaign, and it's still stagnating. Their fundraiser is vetted, number 125 on the el-shab-hussein and nabulsi's fundraiser spreadsheet. 15,871/70,000 EUR raised.

The second is Abdullah Ameen's family, whose campaign has around 200 donations and was created back in April. It's still quite low on its goal, with 5,066/30,000 EUR raised. Number 134 on the spreadsheet linked above.

The third is a campaign for Doaa's family, who are trapped in Khan Yunis. Funds are to evacuate each member of her family, her sisters and their husbands and children. They are all living in inhospitable conditions and some need urgent medical care. 1,930/65,000 USD raised. Vetted by 90-ghost.

The fourth and last campaign I am going to highlight is Mahmoud Nedal's family. There are 6 family members to be evacuated, the campaign was created back in March, and is low on funds. 123 on the spreadsheet. 3,089/50,000 USD raised.

Donate if you have the money to, and share/reblog as much as you can if you do not! These are urgent! No excuses.

[plain text: Donate if you have the money to, and share/reblog as much as you can if you do not! These are urgent! No excuses.]

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When absolutely 0 of Biden’s accomplishments have made any kind of news, and we’ve been fed a steady diet of fear and panic for 3 years, no one gets to be shocked when he loses the next election to Donald 2.0.

Posting anything positive about the president here will get you called a capitalist bootlicker.

What do we expect to happen?

Anger sells better. Anger feels better, it feels righteous.

It’s easier to protest against a president you don’t like then to actually remain in charge and keep pushing ahead, even if small, consistent accomplishments are all you receive.

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Comm for glacevoleur on FR

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/my-mothers-life-is-in-danger-time-is-running-out?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Dear Friends,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Issam Aziz, and I am reaching out in a moment of profound desperation. The relentless conflict in Gaza has brought my family to the brink. My mother is gravely ill, and our only hope is to evacuate her to a safer place where she can receive the medical care she so urgently needs.

I have launched a campaign to raise funds for my mother's evacuation and treatment. Her condition worsens with each passing day, and time is running out. The thought of losing her is unbearable, and I am pleading for your support.

Please, share our campaign on your social media platforms. Your kindness and generosity could be the miracle that saves my mother's life. Every share, every donation, brings us one step closer to safety and hope.

From the depths of my heart, I thank you for your support.

With gratitude,

Issam Aziz

"this fundraiser is vetted by nabulsi, fallahifag"

This is a vetted gfm, with it's goal at 1615/7000 . Go help if you can! every little bit helps.

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Comm for BoatBud on FR

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Comm for DragonsMythos on FR Did a few versions of this one by request, but this vers. is my favorite.

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Comm for DiRoxy on FR

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Comm for ClassicToneJakal on FR

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Commission for LilyBound on FR

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PLEASE go donate some esims if you’re able to

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shakes you in a tupperware /affectionate