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Hello newer alterhuman community member. In front of you is your own blog on Tumblr.com. You may write anything you wish about your personal relationship to humanity. However, if you mention negative human activity like systemic oppression, climate change, bigotry, abuse, or empire in a way that removes yourself from the equation or implies you yourself are innately innocent and incapable of contributing to these things because you identify as nonhuman, the trap will go off, deleting your blog forever. Good luck

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when people are talking about therians and nonhumans and you gotta lock tf in so they don’t figure out your one

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I'm going to be a bit blunt here, but the way a lot of alterhumans talk about non-alterhumans in terms of romantic potential is gross and weird. I get that it can be scary to come out to a partner that isn't nonhuman, but some of them legitimately refuse to even consider humans as romantic partners. A lot of them sound like they don't want to actually find someone that has similar values and morals to them, but instead want to be lazy and just date another nonhuman so they don't actually have to bond and connect with someone to feel certain that they won't find their identity strange. It feels sometimes like they'd rather date a nonhuman they have nothing in common with and fight all the time with, rather than a human that they connect with easily and instantly. I swear, a lot of them are misanthropes, rather than nonhumans with preferences. It's not all, but definitely a majority, and as someone who has a human partner who has accepted and embraced my identity from day one, if anyone ever said that about them to my face, shit like "but they can't really understand you, they probably think you're weird deep down, you'd be better off just dating another therian" I think I'd actually throw paws.

Like, the way I see it, if some of the stuff they said about refusing to date humans was said about refusing to date people without specific disabilities or gender identities or whatever else, they'd get called out for it. If it's just a preference fine, I don't care about that, but if it's just a preference, then you shouldn't feel the need to explain how awful your non-preferred group is and how they're all closed-minded and incapable of understanding you no matter what.

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the supplicants of the DSM-5 cult are going to murder me for my opinions about plurality

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Unmute !

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Funniest possible responses to being barked at in public for gearing:

"Hell yeah brother!" *bark back*

"NO. BAD DOG. We do NOT bark indoors."

"ONE OF US. ONE OF US." (works best as a group)

"I can tell you where I bought the [tail] if you're interested."

"Aww, does Puppy want attention?"

" 2/10. You need to work on your accent."

"Can I pet your dog?"

"Thanks! You're pretty cool too!"

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Panelist Applications are OPEN!

The applications to be a panelist at the Centaurus Festival are now open! These applications will close February 1st.

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this is such a good point, and I wanted to link to an alterhuman version of the button! it's not The Same but it attempts to give us a voice also!

i am completely against image gen ai, which is trained on countless artists works without their consent (also known as stealing) by companies who then make money off of this, which is then used by businesses trying to find a cheaper alternative to paying the very artists who were stolen from, used by people scamming those actaully trying to hire an artist, used for filling social media with slop for views, and more, however i dont like a lot of the anti-ai posting i see online

its all "this is HUMAN art" "made by HUMAN" "only HUMANS can make art" i recently seen someone who made some stamps and buttons for artists that dont use gen ai, and they were all focused on the artists being "HUMAN" and i just feel like weve lost the plot a little

the problem with image gen ai was never that art created by humans is inherently better just because its made by humans, in my mind, its that The Image Theft Machine is thieving images, and then screwing over the artists it theived from ! its not that the "special magical human soul is giving the art life" its that people are losing their jobs because it costs less to ask Sloop-AI 3.0 or whatever the fuck to give you a shitty approximation of what you wanted, rather than to hire an actual artist

and i just think this sucks so so bad, not only because as this image generation has improved ive seen people actually jump ship and say that ai art does look like it "has a soul"(??) now, but also because not all artists are humans !!!! this just very specifically bothers me, similar to those "we are all human" inclusivity tshirts and the likes

its not just human artists getting stolen from ! art made by wolves is getting stolen too ! art made by angels is getting stolen too ! art made by dragons is getting stolen too ! even art made by robots and ai is getting stolen ! image scrapers dont care about whos behind the art, it steals all of it regardless, and in my opinion art made by those of us who arent human is important also, and also deserves to be treated with respect.

tldr: to say that ai gen images are bad because they lack "human soul" is greatly missing the point, and also this is an otherkin blog so you can connect that dots on that /lh

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VOL 2- NOCTURNE. An 18+ zine

Download vol 1 here

What is Nocturne? Nocturne is a collaborative zine for 18+ therians, otherkin, theriomythics, alterhumans, nonhumans, holotheres, etc. whose identities creep into every facet of their life­ in this case the bedroom!

For the first edition, we didn’t want to focus on one particular theme, however with this edition coming out around summer time for the northern hemisphere and winter for the southern hemisphere, we’re going for a “Survival Guide” and duality theme. This can include works about camping, foraging, hunting, or the wilderness in general. Do you experience a seasonal coat change? Do you need to be sheared? What do you need to survive?

Note: If you find a theme restrictive- as long as it is related to your kinks/fetishes and animality, send whatever!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Due to the nature of the zine, all participants must be 18 years old or over to participate. By contributing, you certify you are at least 18 years of age. Please provide your name and social media for accountability purposes & credit. If you wish to remain anonymous in the final zine let us know!

Do you want to contribute but don't feel up for the workload? We need small "filler" graphics! Message @horsebark on Tumblr or email nocturnenonhumanzine@gmail.com if this is something you'd like to do!

Written submissions may take any form, but must be under 10 pages (12pt font, double spaced) and submit as a PDF. Artwork must be submit in PNG format- keep in mind it will be placed in an 8.5x11 page with 1 inch margins. You are welcome to submit up to 5 works!

Submissions will open 01/05/2025 at 10 AM CST and will close at 12AM CST 05/05/2025. Please submit through this form. Provided everything goes smoothly, Nocturne’s second edition will be available for free on 06/01/2025.

If you wish to rescind a submission, please email nocturnenonhumanzine@gmail.com to let us know! Feel free to reach out to the email with any questions, or message @horsebark here on tumblr. We look forward to another great zine!

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...sooo yeah, I've seen a lot of posts about "tiktok therians" and also younger therians in general and I might as well get my two cents about it out here.

Short version: leave them alone; if they bother you that much then block them and move on instead of wasting your energy

Long version: Loud sigh... I feel like I might get some hate for this, but I might as well get it off my chest sooner or later.

Look, I get it, people are frustrated with how things are being watered down, but please think before you cause needless damage. What if, instead of your teacher correcting your answers on a quiz or test, they just insulted you, ignored you, and kicked you out of class? Not only would you not learn anything, but you'd probably end up disliking the teacher, if not developing a dislike for the subject they taught as a whole (as younger crowds tend to do). I've seen this happen in LGBT+ spaces and it saddens me to see it here, too.

Doesn't anyone else remember what it's like to be a teenager, exploring your identity, exploring concepts of the world in general, learning things, growing and maturing as a person? People get stuff wrong and misuse terms ALL. THE. TIME. Especially when young! That doesn't mean that some of them policing terms and identities is okay, of course; I don't blame anyone for taking a stand when it comes to that.

It's important to ensure that misinformation doesn't spread, of course. And that isn't done with gatekeeping and rage; it's done with compassion and patience. Not everyone is built for that sort of thing, of course; I'm not saying everyone out there needs to have the patience of a saint to correct people when they get certain alterhuman-related concepts or terms incorrect. Just know that being a bully on any level, no matter the excuse, will cause more harm than good.

"But it's the only way they'll learn!" No. Those are the words of someone who is letting their frustration and anger guide their actions. Maybe some people will need that kind of kick in the rear, but that should never, ever, ever be the action of choice. To be fair, I might be biased in this regard; my abusive guardian used that excuse all the time to make me do things because she didn't fully understand how my neurodivergence affected me. As a result, every time I see/hear anything similar to that, I'm strongly against it because it only reminds me of the bullying I endured.

Those who have been in this space for a while need to be welcoming to newcomers, willing to point to resources on some level, but still be firm in their boundaries in case someone decides to start trouble. Gatekeeping is not the answer and will never be the answer; the only thing it does is make the whole community look bad while ultimately causing damage. Of course, if you don't have the spoons to deal with any of this, then just block and move on. don't waste your energy on something you know isn't going to do you any good.

Those who are new to the space NEED to do their research from older, more established sources instead of only defining things in a way that they prefer. Things are going to exist in ways that don't make you the most comfortable, but you have the tools to keep that out of your space and you should absolutely make use of them.

I think everyone needs a reminder here that You are in charge of you. If something upsets you, it's your responsibility to block the appropriate people, set up the appropriate filters, whatever you need to do to make your space safe. If you claim an identity, you should at the very least know what it means and refrain from trying to needlessly police it.

And, I say this as a sex-repulsed asexual: sexual things are going to exist in every single space, be it an identity, fandom, hobby, whatever. It's not inherently bad, but it's certainly okay to not like it and it certainly shouldn't be aimed at minors. Set up your filters, block as needed, and move on. (And if you're the one posting NSFW stuff, tag it or otherwise mark it appropriately.)

If you're coming to tumblr from Tiktok, welcome! I hope you can find a safe space here. If you're a minor, please remember to practice basic internet safety. Don't share your age or location, don't show your face (masks are great for this!), be careful who you talk to, etc.

Please, don't fight each other. Educate each other and stand together. The world is a scary place; we don't need to add more bickering where it could be avoided. And we certainly don't want to alienate people who don't need to be.

(Obligatory disclaimer because this is the internet: please remember to use common sense and critical thinking; I'm not going to tolerate any logical fallacies. I don't have the patience for that.)

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Gator tippy taps

tippy taps

plus one with text and the images

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plural culture is you (uses pronouns that don't align with the host) getting asked by your coworker (doesn't know you're plural) at work what your pronouns are and for your hosts sake just going "[hosts preferred ones] but whatever is fine"

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positive plural culture is cuddling with your headmates when they're sad

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My mom: Why are you taking a shower at 1 in the morning?

My cold reptilian ass who feels dry and needs wet

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Mother: What do you want for dinner?

The system's ageless god trapped in a mortal body:...Soup...

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🖋️  THE “FROM FICTIONFOLK” ZINE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! 🖋️

This zine is dedicated to discussing the experiences and feelings of “serious” fictionkin and fictionfolk! Click on the link to be taken to the itchio page!

- This digital zine is a free-to-download passion project!

- Contains both art and writing pieces by multitude of lovely contributors!