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i watched the livestream of trump signing executive orders and answering questions from the press. here are some of the big ones + other things mentioned today:

trump declared a national emergency at the southern border + is getting the US military more involved in stopping "invasions including mass migration"

no one can declare asylum in the US

all existing appointments for people wanting to legally become US citizens are canceled

birthright citizenship (aka the 14th amendment) is now gone

ICE sweeps beginning "soon," not specifying when (though there are rumors it's starting tomorrow in sanctuary cities such as chicago)

mexican cartels are now designated "foreign terrorist organizations" and trump is not opposed to US troops entering mexico to eliminate them

he restored the death penalty for "crimes committed by illegal aliens"

biden had signed an executive order attempting to stop cops from using chokeholds or doing no-knock warrants. trump just revoked that order

25% tariffs on canada and mexico begin on feb 1 2025 — expect a lot of produce imported from mexico to get more expensive soon

tariffs on china will begin soon, not specified when

trump said he intends to take back the panama canal, did not specify when or how

january 6 insurrectionists are to be immediately released/pardoned

he pardoned the leader of the proud boys

tiktok has a 90 day extension, during which the US gov will try to buy 50% of tiktok. trump said he no longer cares that china is "spying on our young people," but he wants to buy half of tiktok so the US government "can police it a little bit, or a lot." if tiktok will not sell, it will be banned in the US again.

he claims the people of greenland want to become part of the US

he says the gulf of mexico is now to be called the "gulf of america" + denali is now to be called "mount mckinley"

alaska is to be mined and become the US' main source for fossil fuels

the green new deal and "electric vehicle" (green energy) mandates are over

the US has withdrawn from the paris climate agreement

the US has withdrawn from the world health organization

reproductiverights.gov is already gone

the US now "only recognizes two genders, male and female"

trans women prisoners are to be housed in male prisons; gender affirming care for prisoners is gone

self-identification for gender on passports, government IDs, and social security cards is gone

all federal employees are required to work in the office five days a week, no more working from home

trump said the US is going to "pursue our manifest destiny into the stars" and plant a US flag on mars

sources on what executive orders were signed: one two three

and lastly, some things that happened during the inauguration:

the pastor who blessed the inauguration during the swearing in ceremony has already announced a new meme coin/cryptocurrency

trump did not put his hand on the bible + there are rumors the pope is going to say trump is the antichrist

the wealthiest people on the planet — the CEOs of twitter/tesla, amazon, google, meta, and even the CEO of tiktok — who own almost all communication platforms used by westerners — stood directly behind trump as he was sworn in

elon musk, the wealthiest person alive, who has been given his own vaguely-defined US government agency, did a nazi salute on stage at the presidential podium. neo-nazis are already celebrating

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How to work with a Beta Reader

Some general advice for working with a Beta Reader in fandom events and other kinds of fannish writing.

1.  Don’t be scared to be friendly with each other!  Presumably you and your beta are interested in the same fandom and the same kinds of stories, so you already have a lot in common.  If you don't know them yet but want to break the ice, you can ask your beta what their favourite ship or fic is, and tell them about your own!

2.  Think about what you need, and communicate that clearly.  Do you want your beta to specifically focus on characterisation, or do you just want a second pair of eyes on your fic in case of typos?  Maybe the most important thing to you is having someone to brainstorm with and bounce ideas off. Either way, let your beta know what you would like them to do for you. 

3.  Document etiquette.  Let your beta know how you’d like them to give feedback in your document.  Do you want them to go directly into your text and suggest edits, or do you want them to leave comments explaining what’s not working so you can find your own solution?  Perhaps a mix of both?  Maybe you would also like for them to “cheerlead” by leaving comments on things they like!  Whatever it might be, make sure your beta knows how you want to receive feedback, so they’re not afraid they might accidentally step on your toes.

4.  Similarly, tell them when you would like feedback.  Do you want to finish writing your story first, or do you want them to leave comments every couple of weeks as you write?  Let your beta know when your story will be ready for them to look at, and keep them updated on your progress.

5.  Discuss major changes to your story with your beta.  Sometimes a story doesn’t quite go where you originally planned.  That’s okay, but do discuss this with your beta!  If your story changed from a fluffy romance to an angsty drama, check in with them and ask if they’re still okay to read for you.  Angst is not everyone’s cup of tea, so they may be more comfortable stepping away.  If that happens, you can best look for a different beta for your story.

6.  Give them enough time to read.  Your beta is here to help you, but they also have a life outside of fandom!  Make sure you give your beta enough time to read your work, and don’t send them your 15,000 word story three days before you want to post it.  If you’re unsure how much time they need, you can ask them!

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to those of you who are moving here from tiktok, from someone whos used both tiktok and tumbr for years...

1. DO NOT censor your posts

dont censor sex, abuse, suicide, dont censor it. we dont have censors like tiktok does, you wont be banned for talking about these things and tagging them properly helps people avoid them (also, we dont have shadowbanning here)

2. we dont really have an algorithm

you follow who you follow, and you see posts from who you follow or what you search. the 'for you page' is basically useless here. this also brings me to my next two points

3. dont crosstag

we get it, on tiktok you have to crosstag for reach, but thats not really a thing here. just tag your posts properly (also posters often leave more info about the post in the tags!! and when you reblog stuff you can leave your own notes in the tags, kind of like the old "repost comments" on tiktok)

4. dont expect to go viral/be famous

"viral" isnt really a thing on here (at least not for the average blogger). your posts will probably get 2-10 likes and you wont get nearly as many followers than on tiktok. thats just how tumblr is

5. blocking is your best friend

tiktok is VERY discussion based, and while tumblr is much more discussion based than other social medias, its still not a good place for ragebait/discourse. dont interact, itll make your experience worse in the end, just block and move on

6. you cant go into someone elses house and start rearranging their furniture

this is tumblr, not tiktok. dont diss old tumblr users for how they use the site or try to change them, thats like going into someone elses house and trying to rearrange their furniture. we've been here longer and we're familiar with the site and its culture, either find your niche, adapt, or find a different app

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to those of you who are moving here from tiktok, from someone whos used both tiktok and tumbr for years...

1. DO NOT censor your posts

dont censor sex, abuse, suicide, dont censor it. we dont have censors like tiktok does, you wont be banned for talking about these things and tagging them properly helps people avoid them (also, we dont have shadowbanning here)

2. we dont really have an algorithm

you follow who you follow, and you see posts from who you follow or what you search. the 'for you page' is basically useless here. this also brings me to my next two points

3. dont crosstag

we get it, on tiktok you have to crosstag for reach, but thats not really a thing here. just tag your posts properly (also posters often leave more info about the post in the tags!! and when you reblog stuff you can leave your own notes in the tags, kind of like the old "repost comments" on tiktok)

4. dont expect to go viral/be famous

"viral" isnt really a thing on here (at least not for the average blogger). your posts will probably get 2-10 likes and you wont get nearly as many followers than on tiktok. thats just how tumblr is

5. blocking is your best friend

tiktok is VERY discussion based, and while tumblr is much more discussion based than other social medias, its still not a good place for ragebait/discourse. dont interact, itll make your experience worse in the end, just block and move on

6. you cant go into someone elses house and start rearranging their furniture

this is tumblr, not tiktok. dont diss old tumblr users for how they use the site or try to change them, thats like going into someone elses house and trying to rearrange their furniture. we've been here longer and we're familiar with the site and its culture, either find your niche, adapt, or find a different app

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Hi! I saw you were taking asks so I take my chance!

Could you do something with Mycroft /fReader pls? Where they're long time friends and Mycroft always though she had a thing for Sherlock.

Thank you!!!

A bit of Mycroft for 2025? Absolutely sweet anon.

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So excited to see your requests open again! I'm a fiend for your fics, so it's always exciting!

I wanted to request a george weasley fic that's mostly just tension between friends tbh 🤭. Maybe a quidditch match is involved where he looks for the reader in the crowd and is the first person he looks for after their win? I know, cliché! But I love it.

But maybe he does something after the match when he sees her that makes him worry he's pushed the line too far between friends and being more than that? So he *kinda* avoids reader a bit/isn't as physically affectionate with her as friends, so reader worries that she was the one who pushed things too far, and goes to talk to him about it? Ending with them realising how silly they were both being?

Thank you for reading this request if you did read it! 💜

Cliche's aren't always a bad thing. I am more than happy to add this to my list of WIP's. I already have a feeling about this one.

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I love these so much. Feels like forever since I saw one of @idreamofplaid ‘s beautiful aesthetics.

Evening Sam Girls & Boys

Aesthetic: Sam in Quarantine (Requested by @princessmisery666 )

Send in your requests!

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REQUESTS ARE OPEN!

Hey friends and fellow gremlins! 👋💌

I’ve got some exciting news—I am officially OPEN for requests! 🎉✨

Got a story idea that’s been swirling around in your head? A character dynamic you’re dying to see explored? A trope you can’t get enough of? Send them my way! I’d love to stir it around and bring your scenarios to life.

How It Works: 📩 Drop your requests in my ask box! Be as detailed or as simple as you like—just make sure to include the fandom, characters, and any must-haves for your idea. 🎭 I’m happy to write fluff, angst, ridiculous, or anything in between. 🎉 Bonus points if your request includes one of my favourite tropes, character or a creative twist I can sink my teeth into!

A Few Notes:

Check my masterlist for characters and fandoms for who I write for.

I’ll do my best to write as many requests as possible, but depending on volume, I may not get to all of them—thank you for understanding! 💕

Anon requests are totally welcome, but feel free to DM if you want to chat more about your idea!

I’m so excited to dive into your amazing prompts and make some magic happen.🖊️

Can’t wait to hear from you! 💖

P.S. Feel free to reblog this and share with your friends—let’s spread the word and make this a fun little fic party! 🎉📝

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Dude it is SO FUN and EXCITING to see a reoccurring reader. If you've commented a handful of times on an author's work, I guarantee that they recognize you. You can't imagine how many times I've excitedly informed my friends "the person with the funny cat image commented!" "- anon is back!!!!" and the friends've recognized who I was talking about because I talk about my commenters so often LOL. We love you all!!!

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REQUESTS ARE OPEN!

Hey friends and fellow gremlins! 👋💌

I’ve got some exciting news—I am officially OPEN for requests! 🎉✨

Got a story idea that’s been swirling around in your head? A character dynamic you’re dying to see explored? A trope you can’t get enough of? Send them my way! I’d love to stir it around and bring your scenarios to life.

How It Works: 📩 Drop your requests in my ask box! Be as detailed or as simple as you like—just make sure to include the fandom, characters, and any must-haves for your idea. 🎭 I’m happy to write fluff, angst, ridiculous, or anything in between. 🎉 Bonus points if your request includes one of my favourite tropes, character or a creative twist I can sink my teeth into!

A Few Notes:

Check my masterlist for characters and fandoms for who I write for.

I’ll do my best to write as many requests as possible, but depending on volume, I may not get to all of them—thank you for understanding! 💕

Anon requests are totally welcome, but feel free to DM if you want to chat more about your idea!

I’m so excited to dive into your amazing prompts and make some magic happen.🖊️

Can’t wait to hear from you! 💖

P.S. Feel free to reblog this and share with your friends—let’s spread the word and make this a fun little fic party! 🎉📝

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REQUESTS ARE OPEN!

Hey friends and fellow gremlins! 👋💌

I’ve got some exciting news—I am officially OPEN for requests! 🎉✨

Got a story idea that’s been swirling around in your head? A character dynamic you’re dying to see explored? A trope you can’t get enough of? Send them my way! I’d love to stir it around and bring your scenarios to life.

How It Works: 📩 Drop your requests in my ask box! Be as detailed or as simple as you like—just make sure to include the fandom, characters, and any must-haves for your idea. 🎭 I’m happy to write fluff, angst, ridiculous, or anything in between. 🎉 Bonus points if your request includes one of my favourite tropes, character or a creative twist I can sink my teeth into!

A Few Notes:

Check my masterlist for characters and fandoms for who I write for.

I’ll do my best to write as many requests as possible, but depending on volume, I may not get to all of them—thank you for understanding! 💕

Anon requests are totally welcome, but feel free to DM if you want to chat more about your idea!

I’m so excited to dive into your amazing prompts and make some magic happen.🖊️

Can’t wait to hear from you! 💖

P.S. Feel free to reblog this and share with your friends—let’s spread the word and make this a fun little fic party! 🎉📝

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Mutuals can DM. Mutuals can ask for Discord. Mutuals can rip open my corpse and huddle inside it for warmth.

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A better quality close-up of Domhnall's character in 'Fountain of Youth'!

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reblog to send three ghosts after elon musk

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Help a girl out!

Hello lovely people! It is that time of year where I create myself a new calendar. This year I thought I'd do different colour mood boards for various character using texture, songs, quotes, general mood... I've got 10 done and boxed off BUT I need 2 more. One for lilac and one for pink.

If you have any suggestions PLEASE let me know!

Here's what I've got so far...