#[EST. ACTIVATION: 24 HOURS]

[sq-3419-b]

the trojans have infected observer ;-;

[…]

[What?!]

[Crap crap crap hold on let me look at this—]

[Oh okay.. okay.. this ask is a little outdated…]

[Seems this observer unit got fixed by this… consultant guy?]

[But they seem okay now.. that’s…]

[…]

[When… when was the last time I checked on Cobalt?]

[I left it to Eisei, but…]

[I’ll check, just to be safe. 2282 would’ve told me if something—]

[No.]

[Oh nononoonono there’s—]

[“EMOTIONAL” OVERLOAD, G—]

[Override. I can’t—]

[SAFEGUARD OVERRIDDEN, PROCEED WITH CAUTION]

[He can’t— If he was in this condition then he would’ve told me— he]

[I]

[I need to speak to Hashimoto. Someone. We have to—]

[Fuck I’m so STUPID.]

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[I have to do something, i have-]

[MANUAL OVERRIDE ENGAGED]

[UNIT SQ-3419-B ON STANDBY]

[ADMIN OVERRIDE - HR]

[sreegs]

I reblogged it earlier but I'm glad the Something Awful Forums 9/11 thread was archived because it's an incredibly important slice of internet history. For the record I think 9/11 was thousands of personal tragedies for the direct victims of the attacks but one big national farce that led to America's ongoing slide into fascism, and the nationalism and remembrance around it is a joke especially in the wake of the same amount of deaths every fucking day in the US during the height of coronavirus.

Nevertheless I think it's important that if you do not remember because you were too young or just didn't exist on Sept 11, 2001 to read the Something Awful 9/11 forums to get an idea of what the internet was like at the moment when America changed to 24 hour news cycles and renewed hyper-nationalism not seen since WWII.

This all happened before Twitter, Facebook, before Discord. Before smart phones. Before most people had cell phones. When a lot of people still had dial-up internet, even. Some people in the thread were relying on radio because internet and TV weren't keeping up.

It was a live event of internet denizens reacting to the biggest national event (and among the biggest international events) of the past 25 years. It was also a slice of what the internet was like at the turn of the millennium. Not only that, but people accurately calling out who was responsible, and what would result before the attacks even finished.

Keep in mind that the links that follow contain images of the event, lots of Islamophobia, people calling for the Middle East to be nuked, people blaming Palestine, casual racist and homophobic language (this was Something Awful after all), etc etc. They preserved the first 17 pages which spanned about 24 hours during the events. It's the origin of the "WATCH BUSH START A FUCKING WAR" screenshot.

Links under the fold. I've also annotated the pages with notes regarding the timeline and any posts of interest. Note the thread was preserved in Pacific Time even though the page says times are Eastern. That's incorrect. Post timestamps are 3 hours behind Eastern Time, which is the time zone where the attacks occurred:

Page 1 - Note the first post was edited to include images of the second attack. The thread started after the first plane hit. Second plane hitting the WTC happens here too.

Page 2 - Poster accurately calling out Bin Laden was responsible at 9:14 AM EST

Page 3 - "WATCH BUSH START A FUCKING WAR"

Page 4

Page 5 - First official acknowledgement it was a terrorist attack.

Page 6 - Pentagon hit

Page 7

Page 8

Page 9 - Commercial flights grounded by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

Page 10 - First mention of towers collapsing at end of page

Page 11 - More reactions to collapse of first tower. People thinking it was a bomb or yet another plane. Rumors about a fourth plane just missing the White House (these are false and predate the actual 4th plane crash by minutes)

Page 12

Page 13 - By this point there's just rampant speculation about more bombs at the WTC, the US Capitol building being hit, etc (all false). Remember this is all just people reacting to TV news and radio and the rumor mill via phone, AIM, IRC, and maybe text messages.

Page 14 - By this point internet news sites are overwhelmed

Page 15 - Second tower collapses. First acknowledgement of the fourth plane that crashed in PA.

Page 16 - There's an abrupt time jump in the threads, I think it was the result of admins pruning the activity or the SA forums going down. This page starts on 9/12 even though it is page 16. American flag signatures and ribbons start appearing.

Page 17

[erotic-grope-fest]

Has this ever happened to you?

You’re moping around your wannabe punk aunt’s shambolic Chelsea flat, James Blake blaring, when you begin to feel a little peckish. You’re blessedly alone and go in search of a snack in the depths of the sofa.

You’ve just caught yourself a nice, juicy rat, but before you can make that first swipe of your knife into the soft, warm, blood-filled neck, your imagination is flooded with delectable visions of blue eyes and bronze curls…

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[inksandpensblog]

This is the original comment I left on Green’s 24 hour couch video.

In the spirit of the exercise, I’ve decided not to edit or delete it. As a participating audience member, I’m part of this narrative now, and I’m not gonna pretend I didn’t do what I’ve done.

However, in the time since I posted it, I’ve had some thoughts.

Near the beginning of this arc, people were saying that Green’s descent felt a bit rushed on the part of Alan’s team. In response, I theorized that maybe Green hadn’t truly gone through the “arc” we’d expect an established influencer to go through to get to this point; I hypothesized that, instead, Green was simply replicating what he himself saw online, without necessarily understanding what made it engaging.

I was reminded of my hypothesis when my friend @celestialaviva remarked that the video description made them worry. So I had another look and…

I got to thinking.

Green isn’t the type to leave things unfinished. Green is a perfectionist. Green is competitive.

It would be extremely out-of-character for Green to fake this challenge. Nevermind that sitting and doing nothing for an entire day is as un-stickfigure-like an activity as I can imagine; if that was the challenge, Green would see it through to his utmost ability.

And then I remembered my own theory:

Green is a novice content creator.

Alan’s team, the ones charting the course of Green’s arc, are the ones who understand what is really going on here…not Green, the character.

What if the video wasn’t faked? What if he actually did spend 24 hours doing nothing on a couch, thinking that’s what people wanted to see from him because timed challenges are popular?

And now he’s getting heckled for it.

People are taking this video in bad faith because of what we’re used to from lazier and more established content creators, all because of some poorly-thought-out editing choices on Green’s part.

And I’m one of these people.

I originally started drafting this post at 3pm EST, I know something else has happened since then but I haven’t been able to look yet. So this post may be irrelevant already as far as the ongoing storyline is concerned but I’m still sharing it because I feel like the reflection is worthwhile.

I did end up leaving another comment on the video. Maybe in twelve hours I’ll wish I could take back this one too, who’s to say.

[pookam]

Oh hi! My friends and I are doing a charity stream for EXTRA LIFE 2024 to benefit children's hospitals across Canada and USA!

We got a bunch of fun games and activities at the ready for Oct. 26th! We start off at 2PM EST and go for a whole 24 hours!

We would love to see you there and help us raise money for charity! But even if you can't donate, a share or even just hanging with us in twitch chat would really help us out!

Again, we start on Oct. 26th 2PM EST and end 24 hours later! Hope to see you there! Links (All Times in EST):

2PM Pierceyonder

5PM Ziggywren

6:30PM SentinelOfSomething

9PM Pookam (Me)

12AM Knife_Crab

3AM TechViolence

6AM DoctorPumpkins

9AM Tworenniks

11:30AM Kennjaminn

[briarglenrp]

─── ⋆⋅ Just a couple notes & reminders before our IN-CHARACTER OPENING tomorrow, AUGUST 30TH, 2024 at 8:00PM EST.

A notice will be posted when the event / opening begins. Please refreign from posting starters / threads before this. However, please feel free to post outfits, starter calls for the event, and so forth ( if you would like ) before and use the 'briarglen:event01' tag.

On Wednesday SEPTEMBER 04TH, 2024, we'll host a poll / discussion on if we want the event to end as originally posted or if we would like to extend the event to be longer.

Please note: Once the event begins & we are open for IN-CHARACTER INTERACTIONS, activity rules begin to apply.

After the event / opening announcement post, members will have 24-HOURS to post IN-CHARACTER for their characters. Failure to do so will result in the reopeneing of the character(s). If you are unable to meet this and require a hiatus / extension, please message the main or your admin directly through Discord.

The first Activity Check will be hosted on SEPTEMBER 15th, 2024.

Please take the time to re-familiarize yourselves with our RULES & GUIDELINES prior to starting interactions. Additionally, please familiarize yourselves with our TRIGGER WARNING LIST as this is a list of trigger warnings that have been filled out by members on applications ( if I have missed any at all, please do not hesitate to message me so I can add it to the list ).

As always, if you need anything at all or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am simply a message away !

Warmly,

Admin Katie

[vampiresmashorpass]

Hi.😊 I was just wondering, how long are polls open/active for? Trying to figure out how often I'd need to check in to participate.

Hope you have a nice day/evening/whatever time it currently is in your timezone.❤

Every poll is open for 24 hours, and I post 5 times a day. Very rarely do I post vampires from the same media during that 5 times a day unless requested.

They are posted: 4am, 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 8pm EST.

[animebw]

At long last, I'm out of the Love Live mines. Which means it's time for you to pick which series I'll be watching next! We've made our way to my 2018/2019 list, and with 28 different choices, we've certainly got no shortage of worthwhile shows and movies to check out. As always, one vote per person, and this poll will be active for around 24 hours, closing at 9:30 AM EST tomorrow. May the best anime win!

[sunshinesmebdy]

April 15th, 2024: A Day of Emotional Release, Growth, and Innovation in Business and Finance

As we move through April 15th, 2024, the Moon continues its journey through sensitive Cancer. Building on the complexities of the previous day, this astrologer and business consultant explores how key transits can influence business and finance, offering strategies to harness this unique energetic flow.

Moon in Cancer: Releasing and Renewing

The Moon’s presence in Cancer signifies a continued emphasis on emotional well-being, security, and a sense of belonging. However, today’s transits offer opportunities for emotional release and growth:

Positive: Increased creativity, intuition, and a chance to heal past emotional wounds that might be impacting business or finances.

Challenging: Potential for clinging to the past or emotional dependence within teams or financial decisions.

Harnessing the Positive Influences:

Several key aspects color April 15th:

Moon Trine Neptune (Positive): This harmonious angle fosters compassion, forgiveness, and a sense of emotional release. It can also enhance creativity and intuition.

Business Implications: This is a good day for team-building exercises or activities that promote emotional bonding and trust within your team.

Financial Implications: Consider investments that align with your values and contribute to positive social change. This can be a good time for financial planning that prioritizes long-term security and emotional well-being.

Moon Sextile Jupiter (Positive): This supportive aspect brings optimism, abundance, and a sense of expansion. It can fuel growth and innovation.

Business Implications: This is a good day for brainstorming sessions or launching new projects. The team’s collective energy can be harnessed for creative problem-solving and achieving ambitious goals.

Financial Implications: This is a positive influence for long-term financial planning and exploring opportunities for growth within your investment portfolio. Consider diversifying your investments to secure your financial future.

Moon Sextile Uranus (Positive): This harmonious angle promotes inventiveness, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change.

Business Implications: Encourage your team to think outside the box and explore new approaches to existing challenges.

Financial Implications: This is a good day to research innovative investment opportunities or explore alternative financial strategies.

Remember, astrology is a tool for awareness. By understanding these positive influences, you can create an environment that fosters emotional well-being, creativity, and a sense of shared purpose within your business.

Moon Enters Leo: A Shift in Energy

Later in the wee hours (2:24 AM EST), the Moon enters fiery Leo. This shift marks a transition from the emotional intensity of Cancer to a more playful and expressive energy. The coming days may see a renewed focus on confidence, leadership, and self-expression.

In Conclusion:

April 15th offers a unique blend of emotional release, growth potential, and a spark of innovation. By leveraging the positive aspects of this day, you can create a more compassionate, creative, and forward-thinking environment within your business or financial endeavors. As the Moon enters Leo later in the evening, prepare to embrace a more confident and expressive approach in the days ahead.

[trans-axolotl]

do you know of any text hotlines that don't do non-consenual cop/ambulance/etc. stuff that <18s can use?

Hi!

So one option that I know of is the National LGBT Hotline, which has a online peer support option and also youth chatrooms. They have more limited hours, from 4pm to midnight EST, and are more LGBTQ focused, but they don't call cops at all.

Mental Health SF runs a 24/7 warmline that also has a text option.

Most of the other hotlines I know are call based, unfortunately, so if any followers know any text hotlines for <18 that DO NOT call cops/active rescue, please add them on!

[study-with-aura]

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Do you see how much writing I had today? I am surprised my hand lasted through it all. In other news, I enjoyed the proofs I did in geometry despite them being slightly time consuming. I have a test in Biology tomorrow. I looked over all of my notes today and completed a study guide, so I hope I do well.

Tasks Completed:

Geometry - Learned about coordinate proofs + practice

Lit and Comp II - Reviewed Unit 19 Vocabulary + read chapters 30 and 31 of Emma��by Jane Austen + began working on my poetry notebook project

Spanish 2 - Read a description in Spanish about houses in Spain + answered questions in Spanish

Bible I - Read Joshua 23-24

World History - Read two poems by Wilfred Owen + answered a question about "Dulce Et Decorum Est" + listed imagery from both poems read (the other was "Anthem for Doomed Youth")

Biology with Lab - Completed Ecology study guide + reviewed ecology vocabulary and notes (test tomorrow)

Foundations - Read more on responsibility + read another page on media bias + read a quote from Noam Chomsky's Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda + wrote about how slogans can be used as propaganda

Piano - Practiced for two hours in one hour split sessions

Khan Academy - Completed High School Geometry Unit 6: Lesson 2 (part 4) and Unit 6: Lesson 3 (parts 3-7)

CLEP - Completed Module 10 reading "World War I" 12.2.6-12.3

Duolingo - Studied for 15 minutes (Spanish, French, Chinese) + completed daily quests

Reading - Read pages 1-28 of Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi

Chores - Put away the dishes + took the trash out

Activities of the Day:

Personal Bible Study (Psalm 124)

Ballet

Pointe

Journal/Mindfulness

-

What I’m Grateful for Today:

I am grateful to myself for pushing through my study load today because it was a lot!

Quote of the Day:

Libraries were full of ideas—perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.

-Throne of Glass, Sarah J Maas

🎧Waltz in F minor op. 1 - Alexander Scriabin

[fogwitchoftheevermore]

hi . what is blaseball. looking it up i cant find anything except that it Ended which is extremely unhelpful . but i'm intrigued by ur au

YAYAYYYYY YOU'VE ACTIVATED MY AUTISM TRAP CARD. whisp i also have an uncompleted beastlife one that i'll offer you here once i'm done explaining.

so! blaseball was (rest in violence) a live play video game that combined aspects of roleplay, fandom, and TTRPGS with text based video games, and it ran from July 2020-June 2023 (specifically starting on july 20th, hence my reblogging of all my au posts today). blaseball was a surrealist horror game based off of america's favorite past time, baseball! in order to play blaseball, you had to make an account on the website and choose one of 24 teams to be a fan of. you then watched as the seasons played out, with one full season taking one real life week.

each season was made up of 99 games plus a postseason of indeterminate length. games were played every hour on the hour, with the regular season playing out monday-friday. the post season had it's wild card rounds on friday afternoon, and then the rest of the post season played out on saturday. sunday had no games, with the entire day being reserved for the election results, which came out at 3 PM EST every sunday.

what is the election? well, this is where the fans come in! throughout the season, you could bet on games (as well as do some other stuff that's not wildly relevant) in order to get coins. you could use these coins to buy votes, and use these votes to change the game in the election. each election had a few things you could vote on (two in the first 11 seasons of the game, and 3 in the last 13. i will only be discussing the first two of them here, as the third isn't super relevant.) the first was decrees, of which there were usually 3-6, and they were new rules that would apply to the entire league. only 1 or 2 would pass every season, based on which got the majority of the league's votes. the second was blessings, which acted as boosts for your team and/or handicaps for your opposing teams. there were usually 10+ blessings available, and they would all (usually) be rewarded to the team that put the most votes into them.

elections are where the surrealist horror comes in. in the first election of blaseball, there was one decree titled "open the forbidden book". it had no description, and fans were repeatedly warned against voting for it. as you may expect, it got 60% of the vote immediately. upon it passing, we were punished for our hubris. the moab dessert became a hellmouth, the world began to fracture, and umpires began to be able to "go rogue" during games played under solar eclipses. when umps go rogue, they straight up kill players by setting them on fire. the best player in the league (at the time) was also instantly killed as further punishment for opening the book. so yeah, that sure is where the horror came in!

there's a lot more that happened after all that, but that's the basic primer. if you want more, i'd really recommend the blaseball roundup, which was a recap show made by the company that made the game, the game band. it covers seasons 1-22, so almost the entire game, and it was made by an in universe character (the anchor), so you get a good grasp on the vibes of the whole thing as well. there are 5 episodes, all under 20 minutes, so it's not too much of a commitment and it's a lot of fun.

a quick primer on how my aus work- each au (the life series, empires, and hermitcraft) are separate universes from each other, all running simultaneously alongside one another. they pretty much just follow the plot of actual blaseball, but with a focus on these new guys instead of that aforementioned plot. some of them do fill in for actual characters, but the majority of them do not, and the ones who do fill in for those actual characters just go through said character's story beats.

now, beast life au! i'm just gonna copy paste all my google doc into this under the cut, as a special treat.

SATURDAY LEAGUE

Dingo: Batter for the Hellmouth Sunbeams. Dingo becomes much more boar when the Hellmouth opens, having been a pretty normal human prior. Had an unhelpful modifier rerolled during the Expansion Era, giving them a Debt. Thus far the only victim has been Bree, but the Debt remains.

Modifications: Debt, Life of the Party

Kiki: Pitcher for the Yellowstone Magic. Has spearheaded many a resurrection, drawing the ire of a lot of the league to the Magic, as players with Debt keep ending up on the team because of him. Sonic and Kiki both picked up the Siphon modifier at the same time, but Kiki makes much less use of it. His only successful saves as a Seeker have been for Fishie. He also picks up the Traitor modifier during Expansion for. Reasons.

Modifications: Siphon, Seeker, Traitor

Sonic: Starts as a pitcher for the Boston Flowers. Very, very good at what she does, partially due to pure skill and partially due to Siphoning a lot of other players. They rocket up the Idol Board as a result of their skill. They spend at least some amount of time Shelled as a result, though she gets pecked out pretty frequently as well. He is taken by the Shelled One to play for the PODS and falls to the Charleston Shoe Thieves after Season 10, Day X, where she has stayed since. At some point in the Expansion Era, Sonic Shelled Null, hence Space’s one sided hatred of them. 

Modifications: Siphon, Parasite, Honey Roasted

John: Batter for the Miami Dale.

Modifications: Redacted, Electric, Life of the Party

Fishie: Pitcher for the Baltimore Crabs. Fishie has a penchant for being swept Elsewhere, having had two particularly extensive stints that resulted in her returning with significant memory loss until the Scattered modification wore off. The first time lasted about a season, and the second one got close to it, but both of these stays were cut short by Kiki dragging her back. Unrelated to the above, but due to the carcinization, she has a crab arm.

Modifications: Scattered [sometimes], Life of the Party

Phia: Batter for the Houston Spies. Phia lies low most of the time, managing to avoid the ire and love alike of the fans, which is pretty much entirely to faer benefit. Phia is/was the member of the Spies that Broku is/was closest to post-alternation, as she didn’t know Oku well at all and didn’t have the cognitive dissonance after all that. Pregame ritual is making stew.

Modifications: 0 No (this is technically a Blood Type and not a Modifier, but whatever)

Null: Batter for the New York Millennials.

Modifications: Shelled (that one time), Redacted

Space: Batter for the Hawai’i Fridays.

Modifications: None

Joe: Batter for the LA Unlimited Tacos. Joe was one of the victims of the Wyatt Mason-ing, an event where the universe fragmented and the entire LA Tacos team was turned into the worst player on the team briefly. Don’t worry about it. Joe was one of the players who did not get their full name returned to them, with the last name “Flyaway” being replaced by “Mason”. After the fact, Joe had a relatively normal time as the Tacos deliberately put themselves through God’s silliest hell. Joe became a Receiver (hooked up to the Microphone, which is possessed by the previously mentioned Wyatt Mason, again, don’t worry about it) due to nebulous shenanigans mostly because I thought it’d be funny. Receivers have a lot of weirdness going on that I think suits Joe’s “guy from the real world who got put in here” vibe, just trust me.

Modifications: Receiver

Bree: Batter for the Breckenridge Jazz Hands. Oku and Bree were together before season 4, when Oku was affected by the Alternate Reality decree. Bree originally attempted to maintain a relationship with Broku, which did not work, and Bree took this very poorly. Bree made an attempt to get herself alternated as well, but players have no voting power, and Bree’s stats weren’t enough of a nightmare that it occurred to any Fans to Alternate her. At some point in the Expansion Era, Bree was killed by Dingo, and now makes frequent ghost appearances via Haunting Echidna.  

Modifications: None

Oak: Batter for the Hades Tigers.

Modifications:

Oku: Batter for the Houston Spies. Oku and Bree were together until season 4, when Oku was affected by the Alternate Reality decree and Alternated, switching places with Broku. This obviously put significant strain on the relationship, and Broku has become far more involved with/close to the Spies in the wake. Broku also potentially got Redacted? Not sure about that yet.

Modifications: Alternate, Redacted[?]

Echidna: Batter for the Hades Tigers. 

Modifications: Haunted

Gery: Batter for the Tokyo Lift.

Modifications:

Moch: Batter for the Seattle Garages.

Modifications:

Mei: Batter for the Mexico City Wild Wings.

Modifications: Redacted, Life of the Party

FRIDAY LEAGUE

Dingo: Pitcher for the Atlantis Georgias, originally a pitcher for the Dallas Steaks

Modifications: None

Kiki: Batter for the Boston Flowers

Modifications: None

Tom: Batter for the Hades Tigers

Modifications: Siphon, Supperyummy

Sonic: Pitcher for Hellmouth Sunbeams

Modifications: None

Eker: Batter for the Kansas City Breath Mints

Modifications: None

Phia: Batter for the Miami Dale

Modifications: None

Viz: Batter for the Houston Spies from their shadows, spent a season on the Canada Moist Talkers but went back

Modifications: None

Jack: Batter for the New York Millennials 

Modifications: Haunted

Echidna: Batter for the San Diego Saltines who died in Pre-History and Haunted Jack for a while

Modifications: None

[roo-bastmoon]

Checklist for Face Day

While you wait around today, please use a QUEUE on YouTube instead of a playlist, as this is the last day of tracking for Set Me Free Pt. 2 and it takes too long for playlists to count. Here's a good one.

Around 8pm EST, you need to start playing Jimin-discography playlists on Spotify to set him up with a high position on their Daily Global Artists chart.

Later tonight, Jimin's interview will appear on Jimmy Fallon, on NBC at 11:35pm EST--approximately 25 minutes before the Like Crazy Music Video Premiere. If you cannot watch it in your region, Our Magic Shop on Discord will be hosting a stream of it under the magic-shop-media thread.

Jimin may also go live on WeVerse before the premiere drops. You're gonna wanna have a few screens around you tonight so you don't miss out.

It is crucial you use another device while all this is going on so you can tune in for a clean stream of the Music Video Premier because those views will be added for the charts and it is extremely unlikely a premiere video will be frozen or deleted.

Cometh the hour, you watch the crap out of the music video--you like, you share, you send it to all your friends and social media accounts and encourage folks to watch it.

Next you're going to want to go to all your pre-sale emails and actually go in and download your purchases. If you do not download your sale, it does not count for the chart.

Then you're going to go into every iTunes and Amazon account you have and you're going to order a digital copy of the FACE album if you haven't already.

One credit card or gift card = 1 account = 1 album purchase. Buy as many as you can afford. There is no faster, cleaner way to chart an artist than to buy their digital album.

Then it's time to actively stream on your premium accounts.

TURN OFF YOUR VPN!

FACE will feature five original songs in this order:

“Face-off”

“Interlude: Dive”

“Like Crazy”

“Alone”

“Set Me Free Pt.2”

In addition, the tracklist will be bolstered by an English-language version of “Like Crazy.”

Stream the whole album but our main job is to prioritize Like Crazy Korean and English versions.

You know the drill. Search manually on YouTube for the first 24 hours. Play it all the way through at 51% volume. Click around on other Jimin or BTS music videos for about a minute. Search again. Play again.

Prioritize both versions of Like Crazy but build in diversity, pause, adjust things, act like a human. You can listen to it 50 times, then you need to switch to another premium account.

Because YouTube is being a little bitch and fucking up the stream count for Jimin right now (don't stop using it--every stream is critical right now, but you can be grump about it while you do), I also signed up for a free trial of Apple Music today and have liked Jimin's profile there.

DO NOT ADD HIS SONGS TO YOUR LIBRARY. If you bought FACE songs from iTunes, go into your Apple Music account and delete them from your library for now. If they are in your library, Apple Music will automatically play from there and it won't count for charts.

Just go under Jimin's profile and play them that way. You can keep playing them from your main account without having to switch Apple Music accounts. No limits on number of plays, just click around on other songs for 30-60 seconds from time to time and don't loop. This is gonna be critical for supplementing YouTube handicaps.

While you're working on that, you gotta fire up your premium Spotify accounts. Make sure all your accounts are following the artist as a monthly listener.

You know you can play something 20 times on Spotify and then you're done with that account for that song for the day. So keep an eye out for how many times the songs of FACE play in your list and set an alarm so you can switch to the next premium Spotify account and keep working.

There are two ways of charting FACE on Spotify. You can play the album all the way through, with the songs all in order, or you can prioritize the title track and use the rest of the album and other BTS songs as filler.

I'm gonna be following JRJ-OT7's lead on this because Jennifer has more than earned my trust when it comes to chart goals, but if you want to tailor your own experience, here are examples of how to flesh things out (album order vs. title track priority):

If you're making your own lists and queues and whatnot, please remember to include fillers like On the Street, Smoke Sprite, and Vibe as new releases and the Astronaut, Wildflower, More, Fake Love, and Sweet Night for milestones. Please also add in Left and Right, Dreamers, and Stay Alive as we only have four days left to help Jungkook break the 1 Billion Record.

So to recap:

*Watch and share the hell out of the premiere video.

*Prioritize the title track Like Crazy (English and Korean versions) but it's a short album so hit all songs in your playlists.

*Download your pre-sale purchases.

*Prioritize making digital purchases today. Make new accounts and use gift cards if you need to.

*Premium streaming accounts count three times as much in the charts. Use free trials for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Stream the album like crazy on all of those. (If you have premium accounts, you can open all of those in their own browsers and hit 'em all at once on one device if you have to--headphone recommended so you don't go nuts.)

*Delete Face songs from your library in Apple Music first.

*Search manually the first 24 hours on YouTube, then switch to playlists.

*Shazam the songs as you play them.

*Never loop. Never shuffle. Never use VPN.

*Ignore the bullshit from antis and drama queens. Today and tomorrow belong entirely to our artist. We focus on Jimin and only Jimin, and we encourage each other with a positive attitude, good humor, and sheer grit.

I intend to be awake and stream actively for 24 straight hours starting at midnight EST tonight, so I'm going to hop offline now and get some rest.

If you have questions, you might want to take a look at the BTS Tutorial masterlist.

Good luck and God's speed, puppykitties! Let's lift our boy up!

[nvrmine]

it's   been   years   of   cramped   vans   where   the   instruments   and   equipment   have   more   room   than   you   do   ,   long   hours   in   the   studio   pouring   your   heart   and   soul   into   every   guitar   lick   and   lyric   ,   living   by   the   motley   crue   version   of   '   live   ,   laugh   ,   love   '   :   '   sex   ,   drugs   ,   and   rock   &   roll   ,   and   leaving   your   mark   on   the   tri   -   state   area   in   a   way   that   has   already   had   your   band   banned   from   multiple   hotels   and   motels   ,   bars   and   clubs   ,   and   even   one   zoo   .   but   now   ,   the   hard   work   has   finally   paid   off   and   your   band   has   finally   announced   that   they   are   headlining   their first world   tour   .   .   .

ACCEPTING TODAY , APRIL 24 , @ 8PM EST

mobile version ( or if the desktop version is difficult to read )

PREMISE ::

this   discord   verse   is   based   around   a   rock   band   ,   close   proximity   ,   and   all   of   the   shit   they   get   up   to   during   their   first   world   tour   !   joined   by   their   opening   band   ,   crew   members   ,   and   a   few   other   faces   for   the   next   few   months   ,   things   are   almost   certain   to   get   out   of   hand   (   and   we   are   taking   bets   on   just   how   quickly   that   happens   .   our   bet   is   less   than   twenty   -   four   hours   )   .   with   our   focus   being   on   character   and   plot   development   ,   we   are   also   extremely   focused   on   making   this   verse   a   comfortable   place   for   everyone   in   the   group   .   plot   drops   ,   events   ,   and   tasks   will   be   used   to   keep   interest   and   muse   high   as   well   as   weekly   activity   and   interest   checks   to   make   sure   plots   stay   moving   !

GUIDELINES ::

ooc   drama   ,   godmodding   ,   and   any   bubbling   /   cliquey   behavior   will   not   be   tolerated   .   also   ,   no   facechasing   or   shipchasing   (   don’t   join   just   to   ship   and   then   ignore   everyone   else   .   and   don’t   join   just   because   someone   is   using   a   fc   you   like   )   .   you   will   only   get   one   warning   and   not   be   allowed   back   in   the   group   after   being   kicked   for   these   reasons   . muns   must   be   20+   ,   muses   must   be   22   -   32   ,   and   faceclaims   must   be   over   20   years   old   with   absolutely   no   exceptions   .   please   do   your   research   when   bringing   in   a   fc   of   color   ,   and   /   or   transgender   and   /   or   non   -   binary   muse   .   ethnicity   ,   gender   ,   pronouns   of   the   fc   is   not   allowed   to   be   changed   at   all   ! sensitive   content   /   triggers   should   be   tagged   accordingly   (   ie   .   use   of   spoilers   on   discord   )   .   this   goes   for   nsfw   content   as   well   !   only   one   muse   is   allowed   until   the   first   batch   of   applications   are   accepted   !

SUGGESTIONS ::

** please   feel   free   to   apply   for   other   roles   if   you   think   it   would   be   a   fun   addition   to   the   group   , but i will go ahead and give some suggestions just to get the wheels turning . if more suggestions are needed , i will do my best to think of more !

members   of   close   proximity   ,   including   a   singer   /   guitar   player   ,   keyboard   player   ,   drummer   ,   bassist   ,   touring   members   ,   etc   . members   of   the   opening   band   *   .   just   specify   in   application   :   guitarist   (   opening   band   )   ,   singer   (   opening   band   )   .   *   once   group   is   open   ,   the   name   of   this   band   will   be   decided   upon   !    crew   members   such   as   lighting   tech   ,   sound   techs   ,   videographer   ,   photographer   ,   guitar   /   drum   /   bass   tech   ,   touring   manager   ,   band   manager   ,   bus   driver   ,   social   media   manager   ,   stagehands   ,   security   guards   ,   merch   assistants   ,   stage   manager   ,   etc   . groupies   for   the   bands , friends of the members , etc

TAKEN POSITIONS & FACECLAIMS ::

amanda khamkaew ( publicist ) anetta beri ( groupie ) aron piper ( opening dj / promoter ) calum hood ( bassist for close proximity ) cris calenda ( lead singer for close proximity ) dina denoire ( tour manager ) isabella jones ( lead singer for opening act ) janae roberts ( stylist ) krista keehus ( guitarist for opening act ) lucas white - smith ( band manager ) luke hemmings ( guitarist for close proximity ) nailea devora ( groupie ) matthew laureano ( bassist for opening act ) naswyn ( security ) sheyliee ( roadie ) sohni ahmed ( videographer )

APPLICATION ::

one   muse   will   be   allowed   to   start   with   ,   and   then   the   second   muse   will   be   allowed   after   the   first   round   of   apps   are   accepted   .   everyone   is   required   to   include   a   wanted   connection   with   their   app   ,   and   any   second   muse   that   is   picked   up   must   fill   at   least   one   of   those   wanted   connections   !

part one :: ⋆   ˙   ⊹   (   fc name   ,   gender   ,   pronouns   )   when   someone   mentions   two   -   three   aesthetics   ,   it’s   no   surprise   that   most   people   think   of   muse   name   .   the   age   in   letters   year   old   position   is   originally   from   hometown   .   apparently   they   are   a   zodiac sign   ,   which   seems   fitting   since   they   are   known   to   be   positive   and   negative   depending   on   the   day   .   make   sure   to   tag   them   on   their   socials   ,   @handle   ,   if   you   catch   them   on   tour   .   ooc   info   :   name   /   alias   ,   age   ,   pronouns   ,   tmz   . example :: ⋆   ˙   ⊹   (   danika pienaar   ,   cis woman   ,   she / her   )   when   someone   mentions   sharing   articles   about   yourself   after   a   sloppy   night   out   with   a   sense   of   pride   ,   signing   important   documents   with   a   pink   glitter   pen   always   stashing   in   the   bottom   of   your   purse   ,   and   giving   death   a   blowjob   while   mixing   champagne   ,   cocaine   ,   and   gasoline   all   in   the   name   of   ‘   fun   ‘   .   ,   it’s   no   surprise   that   most   people   think   of   nicola morini   .   the   twenty - two   year   old   guitarist for the opening band   is   originally   from   new york , ny   .   apparently   they   are   a   libra   ,   which   seems   fitting   since   they   are   known   to   be   energetic   and   erratic   depending   on   the   day   .   make   sure   to   tag   them   on   their   socials   ,   @nicola   ,   if   you   catch   them   on   tour   .   ooc   info   :   anna   ,   28   ,   she / her   ,   cst   . part two :: please   include   at   least   one   wanted   connection   for   the   muse   you   are   applying   for   .   there   is   no   format   to   follow   ,   but   please   try   to   include   any   necessary   details �� for   the   connection   that   would   be   needed   for   anyone   applying   (   ie   .   age   ,   gender   ,   ethnicity   for   fc   ,   suggestions   for   fcs   ,   etc   )   !   also   ,   try   to   throw   in   a   short   description   of   the   wanted   dynamic   between   the   muses   and   if   you   would   prefer   someone   reach   out   to   before   applying   for   this   connection   .

please submit applications HERE .

[thistleandthorn-rpg]

Congrats Tara on your audition for Amelia Davidson. Please check out this page for what to do next, and send us her blog with in 48 hours. Welcome to the group!

OOC INFORMATION:

Name/Alias: Tara  Preferred pronoun: she/her Age: 27 Timezone/Country: EST, USA RP Experience: 5+ Activity Level: will do my best to be active 

IC INFORMATION:

Name: Amelia Davidson  Designation: sub  Age: 24 Birthdate: sept 17 1998 Faceclaim: Kennedy McMann  Orientation: straight  Kinks: i'm okay with most stuff  Anti-Kinks: breeding. 

Key Points:

1. Amelia's used to the submissive lifestyle due to her father's home. 2. she loves cooking  3. She doesn't understand but she wants to leave this town. 4. It takes time but she will be loyal.  

BIO:

Amelia's mother was a sub to her father, she grew up with understanding this lifestyle. Though she never truly understood what was going on till she came to the school. Her father treated everyone in his house below him, so she is used to being treated poorly. He ended up treating her mother more like a slave then a sub. She always staid in the kitchen as a way to seascape.  

Though when she starts coming to school, she sees how bad her father treated her mother. She want's to rebel, but what's that saying? Keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer? She's trying to find away out of the town she was born in.   

BIO QUESTIONS:

What are your feelings about the mark you have received? 

When I first got it, I put two and two together. I'm not really sure how to feel about it. Sometimes I wonder if it's a dream, but it's not.  

How do your feelings on the system compare to your parents’ feelings on it?

My father went to this school, he had met my mother here. I know he want's me to be able to get someone like him. My mother wants me to get a nicer life if possible. I think he was disappointed I was a girl.  

Where do you see yourself after you graduate?  

I was never really given the chance to think about it. Though if my future master would allow me to, I would love to open a bakery. 

How do you feel about authority?

It's all I ever known. 

[insanepoll]

Lmao, you summoned the blaseballers. Our goal is not merely to win, but to recruit more fans to our queer horror baseball simulator where we make little guys that are so fucked up.

Anyways, if any of you reading wanna get into it, we're on development break, so there's time to immerse yourself!

-Check out the blaseball maincord (and various team sidecords/resources),

-The blaseball wiki (independent, not run by FANDOM wiki),

-Blaseball Cares for fanmade merch, zines, posters, etc (all proceeds go to charity),

-You can get a link to the SIBR discord from fans on maincord if you wanna get into the stats, analytics, and programming aspects, or check out sibr.dev to see the tools they've made!

-As mentioned above, SIBR makes tools to help us better understand blaseball. One of these is Before.sibr.dev, where people can pick a season and day and re-watch past games! Helps fill in the knowledge gaps and boredom over development breaks.

-Whenever something exciting (or terrifying) happens, there's always someone asking, "Where is BNN?!" That's because Blaseball News Network is where us blaseball fans go for live coverage, team rankings, and more articles about current blaseball events!

-for a look at fanart and writing collaboration from a bunch our fanwork guys, check out itch.io for the blaseball zine jam works, as well as a variety of blaseball themed ttrpgs and games!

-the Garages on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Bandcamp for an expansive range of music, and ParkPark Rangers for some folksy stuff on Bandcamp,

our collection of podcasts:

Yell Parks Pod- run by members of the Magic, this is less blaseball related and more a general show about national parks!

Infinite Cities Blaseball- definitely the widest range of topics, but definitely blaseball related commentary. They're running a 24 hour charity stream event for cinco de mayo on twitch and maincord (starting @ 6:30pm EST) to raise money for the Southern California Immigration Project.

Blittle League Blaseball (run by The Splorts Hub)- Story driven, based on Blaseball itself

Blaseball Analysis Co.- Stats with the stat guys!

Archives Unlimited- mainly lore talk and team culture!

And our beloved youtube creators:

Blaseball -Round-ups for broad story beats/anchor suffering/comedy, live stream uploads from the devs answering questions and updates

Blaseball Blexplained- Explaining statistics, game mechanics, plot in much further detail than the roundups, and weather forecasts for active games.

Blaseball fan culture is very much about Making and Doing. Part of why I love it so much.

!!! Y'all heard anon!!