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[thejembe]

4 Trends transforming legal services

The legal industry is changing rapidly. New ideas, tools and ways of working are changing the way lawyers and law firms offer their services. These changes are not just about technology – they also involve new ways of thinking and working. In this post, we look at four key trends shaping the future of legal services. We'll also touch on legal market analysis, industry trends, and legal news updates to help you understand what's happening in the legal world.

1. Technology is making legal work faster and smarter

Technology is changing the way lawyers work. New tools help lawyers complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. Here are some examples:

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial intelligence can scan a large number of documents and find important information in seconds. This saves time for lawyers and their clients.

Online Legal Services: Many firms now offer services online. You can get legal advice or help with documents without leaving your home.

Automation: Repetitive tasks such as filling out forms are now automated, giving lawyers more time to focus on complex cases.

These tools make legal services more efficient and accessible to everyone. According to Legal Industry News, many firms are adopting these technologies to stay competitive.

2. Focus on access to justice

Not everyone can afford legal services, and that's a problem. One of the big trends in the industry is finding ways to help more people get legal help. Here's how to do it:

Free legal advice: Many organizations now offer free or low-cost legal advice to people who need it most.

Legal Apps: Apps like “DoNotPay” allow people to solve small legal problems on their own, like a parking ticket dispute.

Plain language: Some legal documents and processes are transcribed into plain English, making them easier to understand.

These changes aim to make the legal system fairer and more accessible to all, regardless of their income.

3. Specialization in legal services

In the past, one lawyer could handle many types of cases, such as family law, criminal law, or business law. However, more lawyers are now choosing to specialize in specific areas. This means:

Better expertise: Lawyers can become experts in areas such as environmental law, technology law or health law.

Better results: Clients get more targeted and effective help because their lawyer knows the field inside out.

Analysis of the legal market shows that specialized legal services are in high demand. As industries become increasingly complex, lawyers need to know the unique rules and regulations for each sector.

4. Globalization and remote work

The legal industry is no longer limited by borders. Lawyers and firms can now collaborate with clients and colleagues from around the world. Here's what's changing:

Telecommuting: Many lawyers now work from home or remote offices thanks to video calls and online tools.

International cases: Firms handle cases involving laws from multiple countries, such as international trade or human rights issues.

Collaboration tools: Cloud software makes it easy for teams to share documents and work together on cases, no matter where they are.

According to recent Legal News updates, globalization is helping law firms expand their reach and better serve clients.

Why these trends matter

These changes in legal services are making the industry more modern, efficient and client-friendly. How these trends help:

Clients save money: Technology lowers costs and makes legal aid more affordable.

A fairer system: Access to justice means more people can get the help they need.

Higher quality of service: Specialization ensures that lawyers are experts in their field.

Faster resolution: Remote working and global collaboration means cases can be resolved more quickly.

How you can benefit

If you ever need legal help, knowing these trends can make a big difference. Here are some tips:

Use technology: Search online for legal services or apps to save time and money.

Ask about specialization: Choose a lawyer who focuses on your type of case to get the best results.

Research options: Many organizations offer free or low-cost services if you can't afford a lawyer.

Understanding these trends can help you make smarter decisions when looking for legal services.

What's next for the legal industry?

The future of legal services looks bright. As technology continues to improve, lawyers will be able to work even faster and help more people. New ideas like simpler processes and better access to justice will make the system fairer for everyone. According to Legal Industry trends, the next big thing could be using artificial intelligence to predict case outcomes or blockchain for secure contracts.

The legal world is constantly changing and staying informed is key to benefiting from these improvements.

Conclusion

The legal industry is transforming in exciting ways. Technology, access to justice, specialization and globalization are just some of the trends that are changing the way legal services are delivered. By keeping up with these changes, you can make better decisions and take full advantage of the modern legal system. Whether you're looking for affordable services, specialized expertise or faster solutions, the future of legal services has something to offer everyone.

[khruschevshoe]

You know, it's rather interesting to me that Taylor Swift's parasocial relationship with her fans is honestly more akin to a YouTuber than a writer's. When I scroll through her tag on tumblr/Twitter, it's far more regarding the connection to her personal life/relationship developments than the actual metaphors/fictional story she might be telling. Everything comes back to how her songs reflect back on her relationships with Joe/Matty/Travis/Jake/insert ex-boyfriend here. And what fascinates me about it is that even though she complains about it, she leans into that very perception because it strengthens the parasocial bond.

The marketing for TTPD so clearly being about Joe Alwyn and the songs to Matty Healy. The marketing/video for Red TV so CLEARLY being about Jake Gyllenhaal, with so many of the new lines in All Too Well specifically being digs at him (I'll get older but your lovers stay my age, casting an actor that looks like him for the video, specific lines in I Bet You Think About Me). The fact that songs like Getaway Car and Bejeweled and Gorgeous and London Boy and Lavender Haze being picked apart at time of release and long after for signs of relationships crumbling. The way she uses surprise songs in relation to her relationship development with Joe/Matty/Travis. The damn TTPD "stages of grief" playlists where she deliberately undid/changed the meanings of old songs just to keep her audience speculating on her love life.

It's not sexist to point out that her wielding her love life is a marketing tool and that the strongest connection to her audience isn't the strength of her writing/the composition of her music- it's her deliberate crafting of a connection between her music and her personal life, leaving the audience invested in her music as an extension of Taylor the Person/Girlfriend rather than Taylor the Artist.

[nyxofdemons]

okay so the main criticism i've been seeing against episode 8 is that beelzebub (among other things) is "too nice" to be the sin of gluttony, because she's an attentive hostess, because she expresses worry over blitz's excess drinking, etc., and i wanna talk about it.

the thing is, i feel like this complaint is rooted in the most basic, somewhat cliche idea of the sin of gluttony, and a somewhat boring approach to bee's character in general. the idea is that, as the sin of gluttony, bee should be encouraging over-indulgence, excess, and the self-destructive aspects of party culture and drinking.

but she's the queen bee. she clearly explains that she can feel the "energy" of everyone at her party, and i think that's very important to analyzing exactly what gluttony means to her. instead of indulging in food and alcohol and drugs and being selfish (as gluttony is generally expected to be about), bee feeds on the ENERGY of the demons around her. and in order to get the best energy she can, she needs to be making sure everyone is actually having FUN and having a good time. gluttony, in this sense, is about EXTRAVAGANCE, having the best quality of everything, rather than just everything in general.

i also think this is why she was so put-off by blitz's actions. when he chugs the entire barrel of alcohol and then is absolutely wasted beyond all reason for the rest of the party, he's NOT actually engaging in her sin. he's not being gluttonous; he's not drinking to have a good time or to indulge or to have fun - he's drowning himself in alcohol because he's trying to forget and ignore all his problems, which is a sin much more akin to pride. his energy feels bad to bee because he's not having fun, he's deeply hurt and trying to distract himself by being self-destructive, which is NOT what her sin is about.

(also, remember, this is supposed to be part TWO of the finale. meaning, this episode (and the introduction of bee's character) directly goes hand-in-hand with the introduction of asmodeus, who's entire club IS about indulgence and depravity and everything you'd expect from the sin of lust. bee and the gluttony party are meant to be a direct foil to the energy of ozzie's.)

[moeherio]

oceanian representation in genshin? LET'S GO PACIFIC PEOPLE‼️🌺🌊🥥🌴

[hollow-dweller]

i really truly think we need to get away from looking at fictional character death in terms of whether the character in question "deserved" to die. there are so many conversations to be had about what makes a character death "good", but for me deserving will never come into the equation. fundamentally, as with any other story choice, we should be asking ourselves questions about what function and effect the death ultimately has in the story: for the characters, the plot, the themes. there ARE such things as "good" and "bad" character deaths, but to frame it around the idea of whether a particular character "deserved" to live or die betrays a woeful misunderstanding of, frankly, stories themselves. not everything that happens to a character in a narrative is a commentary on what should happen to that character, from a moralistic standpoint.

[craftyandy]

Color Sky Background Bedtime Story w Last Airbender Video

https://youtu.be/8SpiZEEOmKg Any Future Hope For The Live Action Avatar The Last Airbender by Netflix? #lastairbender #avatarthelastairbender #netflixavatar #nickelodeon #craftyarts #craftyandy #craftythoughts #animation #cartoons

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[normiewizard]

head in hands im the only one who understands movie...

[esonetwork]

2023 In The Geek Seat: The Good, The Bad, and the Geeky | Earth Station OneEarth

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2023 In The Geek Seat: The Good, The Bad, and the Geeky | Earth Station OneEarth

In this episode of Earth Station One, Mike F, Mike G and their guest Ashley Pauls look back at the geek culture highlights and lowlights of 2023. They discuss their favorite moments, characters, and media, including movies, TV series, and live events, while also reflecting on the loss of two members of their network. The conversation covers the impact of work stoppages in the entertainment industry and the diverse ways people consume media. They share a mix of personal stories, critical assessments, and emotional tributes, ending with a note on taking a sabbatical from the podcast to potentially reimagine its future.

We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel.

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If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationone.com

[thejembe]

How Social Media Influences Cultural Trends Today

Social media shapes cultural trends like never before, driving global conversations and redefining how people engage, create, and consume. Platforms amplify voices, spark new movements, and blur borders, making local trends go viral worldwide. This industry update delves into how social media’s reach and influence impact art, fashion, and behavior, reflecting and reshaping contemporary culture.

[autolenaphilia]

I talked about the problem of Windows system requirements being too damn high before, and how the windows 10 to 11 jump is especially bad. Like the end of Windows 10 is coming october 2025, and it will be a massive problem. And this article gives us some concrete numbers for how many computers that can't update from win10 to 11.

And it's 240 million. damn. “If these were all folded laptops, stacked one on top of another, they would make a pile 600 km taller than the moon.” the tech analysis company quoted in the article explains.

So many functioning computers that will be wasted. And it's all because people don't wanna switch to a Linux distro with sane system requirements and instead buy a new computer.

Like if you own one of these 240 million windows 10 computers, Just be an environmentally responsible non-wasteful person and switch that computer to Linux instead of just scrapping it because Microsoft says it's not good enough.

Edit: as have been pointed out multiple times in the replies. It's really not "all because people don't wanna switch to a linux distro." It's really Microsoft's fault for this form of planned obsolescence.

My original post was lacking in perspective at best. And of course, people who use computers for work are often made reliant on Windows by their job and employers and can't switch. Or lack time, resources, and information to make the switch. Which is also due to systemic issues, such as lack of education, and the culture of obfuscation about tech that tech companies create.

Edit 2: Making this unrebloggable: now I really know what reddit mods mean when they say "the discussion has run its course" Like there is absolutely no conversation anymore, just repeating of points already made and responded to, just endless repetition

To quote @mlembug

Source

If you can spend 5-10 minutes writing a reblog clowning on somebody, but you can't:

spend 10s to do a basic courtesy of checking the appropriate pronoun of the person involved

spend 30s checking the reblogs of a post to see if someone also decided to clown on the same person

spend 10s to click on OP's post to see if it was edited in the meantime (and guess what: the edits in OP's post does indeed blame Microsoft for planned obsolescence, which you decided to blame her for not doing in one of your reblogs)

THEN YOU SHOULD NOT BE MAKING A REBLOG. EVER.

[thetreetopinn]

Sources for Somerton's Plagiarism from Hbomberguy's Video (as much as I could get)

I went back through Harry's video, focused entirely on the sources James Somerton pulled from in the hopes of creating as much of a comprehensive list as I could--though my Google-Fu is not very strong. I did however find something I thought was forever lost and that made me very happy--specifically the magazine Midlands Zone containing the column by Steven Spinks that Harry poignantly used as an illustration of gay erasure... while Somerton uses it to sound like HE is waxing remorseful about the very subject.

This is not a complete list, I'm sure. For one thing, I was only able to attempt to pull sources that Harry himself mentioned in the video. Surely there's so very much more out there. I expect there to be a great deal more internet archeology to unearth just how much writing and culture Somerton has stolen like he's the British Museum of Natural History but for gay people.

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Harry's list of mentioned youtubers:

Alexander Avila - https://www.youtube.com/@alexander_avila Matt Baume - https://www.youtube.com/@MattBaume Khadija Mbowe - https://www.youtube.com/@KhadijaMbowe Lady Emily - https://www.youtube.com/@LadyEmilyPresents Shanspeare - https://www.youtube.com/@Shanspeare RickiHirsch - https://www.youtube.com/@RickiHirsch VerilyBitchie - https://www.youtube.com/@verilybitchie

Harry created a convenient playlist of videos by these and other people he wants to bring to everyone's attention.

Please give them your support.

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Midlands Zone Magazine - Column by Steven Spinks

After a great deal of searching, I found an archive of the "Midlands Zone" magazine, where you can read through past issues dating all the way back to February 2014. I have also found the issue from which Somerton took Spinks' poignant discussion of gay erasure: Overall archive Specific Issue - Pages 16-17

It will not allow you to download it, but you can read it exactly as it appeared in print form.

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My best effort to find the exact book or article Somerton lifted from to be able to get attention to the original writers

Tinker Bells and Evil Queens By Sean Griffin

The Celluloid Closet By Vito Russo Wikipedia article about the book Wikipedia article about the documentary My weak google-fu could not find where you can access the book or documentary. Check your local municipal or university library for book or documentary, or if you know a good source for one or both, please reblog with it added

Camp and the Gay Sensibility By Jack Babuscio

The Groundbreaking Queerness of Disney's Mulan By Jes Tom Personal site with links to social media accounts

Why Rebel Without a Cause was a milestone for gay rights By Peter Howell

Why "The Craft" is still the best Halloween coming out movie By Andrew Park

Opinion: From facehuggers to phallic tails, is 'Alien' one of the queerest films ever? By Dani Leever

Women and Queerness in Horror: Jennifer's Body By Zoe Fortier

[Pride 2019] We Have Such Sights to Show You: Hellraiser and the Spectrum of Queerness By Alejandra Gonzalez

Revealing the Hellbound Heart of Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser' By Colin Arason

Queering James Cameron's Aliens (1986) By Bart Bishop

Demeter and Persephone in space: transformation, femininity, and myth in the 'Alien' films By David Greven

Fears of a millennial masculinity: Scream's queer killers By David Greven (Scholarly site, unable to access original work, offers a way to request a full copy of the text in PDF)

Queer Subtext in Stephen King's It - Part 1: 'Reddie' Character Analysis By Rachel Brands Rachel is the very unfortunate lady who found out she was being stolen from because she supported Somerton through Patreon and saw one of his videos early with her writing--lacking any form of citation or credit

How 'It: Chapter Two' Leaves Richie Tozier Behind By Joelle Monique

When Horror Becomes Strength: Queer Armor in Stephen King's 'IT' By Alex London

Why Queer People Love Witchcraft By Amanda Kohr

'The Favourite' Queers The Past And The Present By Giorgi Plys-Garzotto

(Wuko) Crush (Mako x Wu) By MoonFlower on YouTube

5 Terrible Movies With Awesome Hidden Meanings By J.F. Sargent

The Radicalization of Sexuality: The Queer Casae of Jeffrey Dahmer By Ian Barnard

Netflix's 'Dahmer' backlash highlights ethical issues in the platform's obsession with true crime By Shivani Dubey

The Possible Disturbing Dissonance Between Hajime Isayama's Beliefs and Attack on Titan's Themes Original Article by "Seldom Musings" (Author has made all posts not related to Attack On Titan private and has retired from the blog)

Everyone Loves Attack on Titan. So Why Does Everyone Hate Attack on Titan? By Gita Jackson

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The following people are otherwise named in the video. There are no direct citations of articles or books by them in said video. I am unable to guarantee that I have identified the correct individual.

Darren Elliott-Smith Michaela Barton David Church Claire Sisco King Amanda Howell Jessica Roy

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Telos announced and cancelled a film likely based on this book: The Final Girl Support Group - By Grady Hendrix

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I refrained from including certain sources.

First off only focusing on Somerton's work.

Secondly not including anything that might be visible enough to not require amplifying their voice (I cannot speak for all of those I have found links to, but journalism is frequently a thankless job).

Thirdly any source that is of a nature that is antithetical to the very existence of the queer community, such as the right-leaning source that didn't make it into Somerton's video, but Harry was able to identify as a source he had considered using.

If you feel I have missed a mentioned source--or you know of a source from material that was not covered in Harry's video--please do not hesitate to reblog with added details.

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Please share this information far and wide, and please add to it if you find more material that can be positively identified and linked to the creator/writer.

[doyoulikethissong-poll]

Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 1808

The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, also known as the Fate Symphony, is a symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies during the Classical period, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has four movements. It begins with a distinctive four-note "short-short-short-long" motif, often characterized as "fate knocking at the door", the Schicksals-Motiv (fate motif). The symphony, and the four-note opening motif in particular, are known worldwide, with the motif appearing frequently in popular culture, from disco versions to rock and roll covers, to uses in film and television.

The Fifth Symphony had a long development process, as Beethoven worked out the musical ideas for the work. The first "sketches" date from 1804 following the completion of the Third Symphony. It finally premiered in 22 December 1808 at a mammoth concert at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna consisting entirely of Beethoven premieres, and directed by Beethoven himself on the conductor's podium. The concert lasted for more than four hours. The two symphonies appeared on the programme in reverse order: the Sixth was played first, and the Fifth appeared in the second half.

There was little critical response to the premiere performance, which took place under adverse conditions. The orchestra did not play well - with only one rehearsal before the concert - and at one point, following a mistake by one of the performers in the Choral Fantasy, Beethoven had to stop the music and start again. The auditorium was extremely cold and the audience was exhausted by the length of the programme. However, a year and a half later, publication of the score resulted in a rapturous unsigned review (actually by music critic E. T. A. Hoffmann) in the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung. Apart from the extravagant praise, Hoffmann devoted by far the largest part of his review to a detailed analysis of the symphony, in order to show his readers the devices Beethoven used to arouse particular affects in the listener.

Beethoven was in his mid-thirties during this time; his personal life was troubled by increasing deafness. In the world at large, the period was marked by the Napoleonic Wars, political turmoil in Austria, and the occupation of Vienna by Napoleon's troops in 1805. The symphony was written at his lodgings at the Pasqualati House in Vienna.

Symphony No. 5 received a total of 94,6% yes votes!

[ace-hell]

Ok so i am late by like a month, i have been busy and STILL didn't finish my native jewish miku but fuck it here's indigenous, native israeli miku with a little of my touch and a small analysis:

The clothes:

The dress is double layered and based on biblical description i saw of the clothes ancient jews wore i added yellow hoops at the end of the dress to represent the color of our oppression- yellow belts under the muslim rule and yellow stars in the holocaust

The embroidery:

The Rikma(embroidery) is a personal project i am working on for the past 3 months. The embroidery that WAS practiced on the land eventually was allowed only to muslims and arabs, jews in ottoman syria/palestine were so oppressed and poor they didn't have access to threads and around 1800's some rabbis discoraged jews being involved in arab activity, not only that the jews has completely disconnected themselves from most of the arab culture after the spread of zionism to the land as a form of building their own identity. And if there were jews involved in embroidery it is unknown bc all the photos i see are labeled as "palestinian woman" with no explanation if it is a christian, muslim or jewish.

My project consists of making patterns and motifs based on jewish history, symbols, traditions, land etc and i try to make it original, unique and as diverse from the tatreez as possible to avoid conflict. If any of you want i can explain in a different analysis on what each pattern represents.

The jewelry:

I genuinely suck at drawing gold and jewelry and tried my best to adorn her with as much jewelry as i can. The side piece(that can barely be seen) is also a pattern i came up with, i call it "amulet"

(ps. I forgot to make her a normal necklace, wanted to make it with a hamsa)

Henna:

Henna is still practiced by jews, mainly sefardic and mizrahi jews + ashkenazi jews who grow up and participate in mizrahi culture. The henna on the hands is based on patterns i saw some jewish artists made (on google unfortunately it didn't have names) which has the star of david on it and on the legs i made a mix of bukharan and yemeni jewish henna.

So here it is. A native, indigenous jewish/judean/israeli(te) miku. I tried my best✨

[trans-axolotl]

ID: [A poster created by Sean Saifa Wall and Micah Bazant of a Black parent holding their child. They are dressed in white and almost seem to be glowing, in front of a backdrop of multicolored waves that look like DNA strands. Colorful text reads "Protect Intersex Youth."]

"A Framework for Intersex Justice

Intersex justice is medical justice. Intersex surgeries hurt everyone.

These medical violations bring immediate harm to the child who is subjected to them.

Parents who consent to medically unnecessary surgeries participate in a culture of shame, silence and stigma, perpetuated by doctors, that allows these surgeries to continue. Parents are often left to fend for themselves as they navigate shame and guilt. The issue of parents consenting to these surgeries is especially complex when societies believe that children don’t have individual rights and that parents are always acting in their best interest.

Medical practitioners such as pediatricians, obstetricians, urologists, social workers, and endocrinologists all play a role in upholding an institution that continues to harm children with intersex variations. The practitioners, in turn, are protected by hospitals and state laws that grant them immunity.

This is why intersex justice is important.

Although the framework is evolving, the following is a definition of intersex justice co-created with Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis (they>she), an Associate Professor of Gender/Sexuality in Studio and Humanistic Studies at Maryland Institute College of Art: Intersex justice is a decolonizing framework that affirms the labor of intersex people of color fighting for change across social justice movements. By definition, intersex justice affirms bodily integrity and bodily autonomy as the practice of liberation. Intersex justice is intrinsically tied to justice movements that center race, ability, gender identity & expression, migrant status, and access to sexual & reproductive healthcare. Intersex justice articulates a commitment to these movements as central to its intersectional analysis and praxis. Intersex justice acknowledges the trauma caused by medically unnecessary and nonconsensual cosmetic genital surgeries and addresses the culture of shame, silence and stigma surrounding intersex variations that perpetuate further harm.

The marginalization of intersex people is rooted in colonization and white supremacy. Colonization created a taxonomy of human bodies that privileged typical white male and female bodies, prescribing a gender binary that would ultimately harm atypical black and indigenous bodies. As part of a liberation movement, intersex activists challenge not only the medical establishment, which is often the initial site of harm, but also governments, institutions, legal structures, and sociocultural norms that exclude intersex people. Intersex people should be allowed complete and uninhibited access to obtaining identity documents, exercising their birth and adoption rights, receiving unbiased healthcare, and securing education and employment opportunities that are free from harm and harassment. This framework serves a radical vision where intersex children are protected and survivors of genital cutting are cared for and respected. We owe that to intersex people and we owe that to ourselves.

The implementation of an intersex justice framework should include the following components: 1. Informed consent 2. Reparations 3. Legal protections 4. Accountability 5. Language 6. Children's rights 7. Patient-centered healthcare."

-Intersex Justice Project, founded by Sean Saifa Wall, Lynnell Stephani Long, and Pidgeon Pagonis.

[soo-won]

Hi! The fantranslator here, let me explain. It's not so much an error than simply one translation decision among many.

I pay a lot of attention to the way Suwon refers to others as this is very precious to me and reveals a lot about his character, but I admit that when when I need to check how characters refer to each other in the past I use the Viz translation as a reference rather than previous scanlations (except for Zeno->others and the Algira nicknames. For the writing of the names I basically chose what I prefer), hence why I translated Lili-san as just Lili in chapter 261/262. And I admit I honestly forgot Miss Lily was a thing in the scanlation before I was reminded of it a few weeks ago, even if I remembered the switch from Lili-sama to Lili-san in the original.

The thing is, -san as a honorific doesn't always have the same weight and is not used the same way than the more formal way people call each other "Miss" and "Sir" in english. Suwon uses -san (or other formal reference like the specific title and rank of a character) for everyone but Yona and Hak, and his way of speech is always very formal and proper. Like textbook japanese and keigo. This makes the contrast between his speech, the moments when he drops the politeness and his thoughts even more so interesting, but in english it's...hard to keep all of it, because english is pretty poor when it comes to these nuances, and especially the honorifics part.

So I'm super open to discuss this, but to me Sir and Miss feel more redundant? and heavy than what Suwon really sounds like when he says -san in japanese. If I went 100% literal, Suwon would say Sir Yoon, Sir Zeno, Sir Blue Dragon, Miss Meinyan etc but that's not really his "english" voice to me. It can feel a bit like a mouthful. So for a question of coherency I went with just "Lili" and I'm inclined to agree and respect Viz's decision to forget these "-san" in translation (Not all of them it's really case to case of course). Using -san the way Suwon does is much more common and natural in the original language, whereas calling everyone with titles in English feels more atypical. It's also a question of how the other characters speak, like you have to translate and adapt every characters' level of speech in relation to the others around them and suffixes are lost in translation for a lot of characters but just Suwon, so you have to adapt Suwon's level of speech in relation to the others in consequence too.

I say all that but actually I think that Suwon calling everyone Miss and Sir is also very endearing and if someone else or I went with this then I would defend it ahah. I just love every him...So if you prefer Miss Lily, feel free to use it, because in japanese it's still the same Lili-san as before and I don't think it's wrong. I guess it's okay to think of it as like : the original is somewhere in between "Miss" and no honorifics at all, so whatever you choose is neither right or wrong and each version is one of the few options to settle it. I'm so so sorry I made you guys think that Suwon was suddenly more casual with Lili though...

Also if you care about Suwon and honorifics, I still want to emphasize that Suwon uses suffixes for absolutely everyone but Yona and Hak ( and even for Yona it depends). I'd say it's because of how young he was when he met them, and the instant feeling of equality and friendship/companionship that tied them together and nothing else. So if it happened with Lili too I think it would be preceded by an important development in their relationship? Like that would be very very big. Even as a child Suwon refered to Keishuk and Minsu with "-san", this is basically his default and I'd say "casual" for him. So that he refers to Lili as "Lili-san" can be pretty friendly and endearing too imo. Suwon is naturally "polite" like that with everyone I don't think he can help it...

Another example that comes to mind is the way Suwon refers to Keishuk. Most of the time it's Advisor Keishuk for ケイシュク参加(keishuk sanbô) but occasionaly it switches to ケイシュクさん(Keishuk san) like in chapter 256 for the most recent occurence of it. Again here the -san is, in my opinion, a more casual way to refer to Keishuk in that this is how he used to call him ever since he's a child and before becoming King and advisor: it calls back to their long relationship beyond their current ranks. Because of that, Suwon calling him just "Keishuk/Kye-sook" in english feels more natural than "Sir Keishuk". Yet funnily enough if Suwon called him only "Keishuk" in japanese it would feel almost too casual and bold? I say this because this actually happened in the anime, and yeah it just doesn't "feel" like the canon them. So the most important thing to remember here is that languages are absolutely not equivalent and especially not Japanese and English. Some things can only be lost if you prefer good and natural english over literal japanese. Obviously I'm still open to criticism and I'm constantly wavering and wondering how literally I should translate the text, I'm still learning and English isn't my first language so!! I'm super super open to learn and get better. But TDLR...It's still Lili-san and if he calls her Lili in japanese trust me I will scream it everywhere because I love their relationship and it'd be super meaningful.

Idk what the Viz translator and I will do if Suwon ever switches from Lili-san to just Lili ahah but well that's a problem for the future translators that will potentially or not meet this problem lol.

Idk if it's intentional or not but I found it interesting how he started with "Lady" Lily to "Miss" Lily & now only "Lily"

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in light of people's confusion over cecil's longevity in @sexymanotd i wanted to document a bit of his history for those unfamiliar or nostalgic

welcome to night vale is a podcast written by joseph fink and jeffrey cranor. cecil gerschwin palmer is the main character and voiced by cecil baldwin.

it debuted on june 15, 2012 it reached its peak in popularity in 2013-2014

despite this, wtnv has been one of tumblr's top fandoms since staff started tracking fandom-related data in 2014

for the longest time the only thing we knew about cecil's appearance was: "He is wearing a tie. He is not tall or short. Not thin or fat." and that wasn't until episode 19 which aired march 15, 2013. for almost a full year we had no idea what cecil looked like. so tumblr's collective unconscious kicked into high gear and we did what we do best

we created a tumblr sexyman

from know your meme: "Defining traits of the archetype include skinny body type, trickster or villain role and dapper clothing."

know your meme identifies wheatley (portal 2, 2011) and the onceler (the lorax, 2012) as being likely tumblr's first sexymen. and the onceler fandom was at its peak in 2012-2013, the same time as wtnv. in addition to this, the hannibal fandom has been cited as one of the contributing factors to wtnv's success on tumblr.

so tumblr had created an archetype that worked and the wtnv fandom was made up of mostly hannibal fans - the foundation for putting cecil in a suit was there. and honestly? cecil's at work in the show, why wouldn't he be well dressed?

however, while this explains his attire it doesn't explain some of cecil's more unique sexyman features, namely the tentacles. for this we have to return to the 2014 fandom review analysis where you can see the most popular fandom at the time: homestuck

haven't you ever wondered why almost a quarter (189/923 at time of writing) of E rated wtnv fics on ao3 are tagged tentacles or tentacle sex? why cecil having tentacles for a dick is such a seemingly popular headcanon? well look no further then homestuck cultural hold over.

throughout all of this, the development of the sexyman archetype on tumblr and the rise of homestuck, one creator really stands out: kinomatika

kino was one of the most popular homestuck artists on tumblr at the time, popular for their eridan fanart. if you google image search "welcome to night vale" kino's art is still one of the first results you'll get

their design was so popular in fact it was featured in wtnv related articles from the time

and yes there were absolutely other artists giving cecil tentacles and moving tattoos at the time, but it can't be understated the reach kino had and the influence their homestuck roots had on their design choices

i recommend going through the archive of @nightvaleartclub to see how cecil used to be portrayed back in the early days. unfortunately the earliest fanart i've been able to find is july 2013 and i find it hard to believe it took tumblr a year to draw him. although, i started listening at episode 5 and didn't start drawing him until then myself so who knows...

cecil has had tumblr's heart in a vice grip since episode 1, with "20,000 posts, 183,000 blogs and 680,000 notes using the #Night Vale tag" during its first week. tumblr's love for wtnv has always been fairly genuine, from the impact the writing has had on tumblr humor and future story telling, to how wtnv paved the way for lgbt+ representation in indi media, to how it popularized podcasts as a medium for story telling, to the little comforts some of cecil's quotes still bring people today

cecil is not only a founding father of tumblr culture, but also a blorbo of the people. cecil the character in canon has a tumblr account where he posts his art and slash fanfiction.

although cecil's character has developed over time and we've come to see what a ditzy, eccentric, brat he really is, changing his status from sexyman to babygirl, cecil is absolutely a character you should embrace. and you know what... despite what i've said in the past

#cecilsweep

[ID: Images one and two are Google analytic graphs for the search terms "welcome to night vale" and "wtnv" between June 15, 2015 and January 27, 2023. They both depict very sharp spikes around 2013-2014 until the lines decrease greatly over time.

Image three is a drawing of Cecil from Welcome To Nightvale. He is white, with white hair, glasses, a third eye on his forehead, and he is wearing a suit. In the background is the silhouette of a neighborhood from the WTNV official art, a galaxy, and a moon. It is tinted purple. Image four is the always has been meme. Instead of the earth is the tumblr logo, and the text is: “a wtnv fansite?” “Always has been”. End ID] id thanks to @princess-of-purple-prose