#PS respectful discourse is always welcome on my blog.

[murruspins]

Welcome to my blog!

Hello!! Welcome to murruspins :3!

This is a special interest blog, however it also kind of acts like a diary. I write down what I’m thinking or hyperfixating on, same goes with my regular interests! This blog will also have alot of alterhuman content, as it’s a big part of my identity!

About the owner of this blog…

My name is Murruyu! I’m a transfem enby, and would prefer if you used they/it/xe on me aswell as fem + neutral terms! If you don’t respect my pronouns, I’ll simply block you, no biggie! 🤍

My special interests are mcyt (hermitcraft & life series specifically), horror, metal music and bio! When I say bio and horror, I mean all aspects. I love horror games, movies, shows, etc. And I love all biology paths/subtypes! (Eg: wildlife bio, botany, palaeontology, and more!)

I’m the host of a minor bodied DID system, however I won’t get into that much on this blog, as this is my personal blog! However, I will talk about our physical disabilities because they impact my everyday life, and this is a diary blog after all! [I will mainly talk about my EDS and CFS]

As I said before.. I am an alterhuman! More specifically, here is a link to all my kintypes!

This list may be updated/edited in the future, but for now, these are all of my (known) kintypes! Some stronger than others. More specifically, I have a super strong connection to the feline clade, more so than my other kintypes. Obviously, due to being alterhuman, I do not identify as human. I instead identify as my kintypes, I may post about my alter-humanity frequently 🫶

I am ALWAYS looking for moots/friends!! Click here to see my interests + adult mutuals are okay, just no dms!

DNI/BYI

DNI:

• People who hate on ANY of my special interests. No offence, but you’re not welcome here, this is my safe space! [PS: being afraid of horror or animals is not the same as hating on them, if you have a phobia of something that’s completely fine! Just don’t insult my spintrest on my page 🤍]

• Anti alterhuman, Anti Age regression, Anti pet regression

• Endogenic systems, Profic/Proship/Darkship/anything that fits into that category.

• FURBY BLOGS!!!!! Furby centred blogs/Blogs with furbys as their theme/pfp dni. Moots r okay but please add a warning whenever you post them 😭🫶. I’m terrified of those little things.

BYI:

• I’m autistic, I need tonetags! If you’re going to ask anything, I’d appreciate you using tonetags so I can understand you better! :3

• Adults may not ask to be my friends, No offence, just for boundary and comfort reasons, I am a minor after all. Mutuals are fine!

• I generally do not engage in discourse, if that’s something you’d like to know before following! This blog is focused on being diary, alterhuman and interest themed!!

• This is my main blog! If I’m active, it’s probably here. But my side blogs are…

> @liostims , my stim blog

> @lovesicksyndicate , our sys blog

> @faunafeature , my animal info dump blog

… Please keep in mind many of these blogs may be inactive, as this is my main!

MOOT SPECIFIC:

• I would appreciate if you tag your posts to do with war, guns & etc to do with tw war or war. I grew up in a situation that causes these to be big triggers for me. Thank you 🫶

• If you post dead animal imagery PLEASE add a tw or cut off or SOMETHING. I know this is specific but I’ve had a moot do this before and it was actually insane. I admit I’m a bit sensitive but I still don’t want to see that

Finishing up/Extras…

. . . Emoji games!

How these games work; ask via the ask option, and write an emoji + any other info you’d like, and I’ll answer! Just a small game for fun!

🐾 , info dump about a random animal I’m fixating on at the time! (Please include if you don’t want a specific animal due to a fear, for example: bugs).

🐈 , song of the day! ask and I’ll give you a song that’s been stuck in my mind recently, or just a random song off my playlist!

🐍 , daily check in! I’ll give you a small rant about my day so far, and tell you how I’ve been recently! (I’ll try to keep it positive.)

"(Therian/biology/metal/anything related to my blog) culture is…" asks are also always appreciated!! I love seeing them, and I love interacting with people!!

Blog tags . . . !!

#murru mews 🐾 | my general tag! Diary entries!

#murru hisses 🐍 | vent posts

#murru’s asks : replies to my asks!

#murru’s rants : rants!! Either in response to the emoji games, or just to infodump :]

#murru’s playlist : anything to do with music!

#murru’s toybox : anything to do with my collections!! I collect a lot of things, so this tag will be full of things in my collection :]

#murru’s games : an additional tag, just for my emoji games!

PS: blog creation date.. Jan 30th 2024!

Thank you for reading !

. . . Enjoy your travels, dear friend!

[korranguyen]

So I’m going to break the theme of my blog and speak directly to fandoms on something critical here, cause I’ve just gotta say this once:

If you don’t want to take part in discourse, don’t engage in it.

Simple as that.

For every opinion or interpretation that you have, there will always be people— maybe up to 7.66 billion— who disagree with you. That’s how communication works; that’s how being a human works: you share your ideas with the people around you, expressing what you have to say to other people and eliciting other people to share how they feel in return. Sometimes people will agree with what you have to say. Sometimes people won’t. Because guess what? Your word is not, and will never be, the end-all-be-all of discussion. Because the world does not revolve around you.

For those of you who are American, I’m sure you’ve grown familiar with that kind of “political conversation” by now: the kind where people scream what they believe with zero intention of negotiating with what the others have to say, and then the other side screams louder, and louder, and louder, and does anything get done? Did anyone drop their swords when the radical lefts declared “my body, my choice; if you do not have a uterus, you do not have a valid opinion”? Or when the devout Christians said “God dictates life; abortion is a murderous sin on all accounts?” Pfft, no! Because different people; different opinions and beliefs. If your outlook in life is “my way or the highway”, well... that’s how we get LA traffic at rush hour.

If you find that you do not want to provoke discourse, here is some advice:

Don’t push your opinion on a public platform in the first place, particularly if it is controversial.

When you do choose to express your opinion, don’t be sarcastic, negative, or otherwise inflammatory, and don’t attack other generalized groups of people. If your language is hostile, the chances of people becoming hostile enough to take time out of their day to protest against you are much, much higher.

Steer clear of discussion-based reblog chains. If you hear a conversation in earshot about something you have no interest in, why in the world would you walk over and join it? Mind your business and keep scrolling. I did the same thing all the time in high school when people started Snapchatting, glamorizing their stress levels, or gossiping about other people’s bullshit. Walk away.

The previous three points are all tips to avoid rousing people into sending you their own opinions with you (and thus starting “discourse”) in the first place. But if you still want to express yourself, that’s great!— but know that, whether in person or online, when you say something, you will always... run the risk of people responding to you, so to speak.

Last, but the opposite of least, there’s still a way to avoid discourse even if you completely disregard everything I just said: ignore your dissenters! The great thing about being on social media is that everyone you speak to is an online entity that disappears the moment you hit the power button on your mobile phone or slam your laptop shut. So if someone reblogs your angry rant with an angrier response, ignore it. If someone walks into your inbox trying to provide a counterpoint to your point, if you don’t have the energy to be open-minded at the moment, ignore it. Nobody is forcing you to respond— or to even be on Tumblr. Go take a hike. Literally. Or call your mom and tell her you love her. I don’t know; just do something that involves making positive connections with the world.

Point is, you can’t possibly cast opinionated meta out there, especially on controversial subjects, and expect discourse not to happen. You can’t expect everyone to respect your opinion when you’re unwilling to do the same. The only person whose thoughts, actions, and beliefs are under your control is yourself, so if you’re unhappy with the content you’re surrounded with, take charge of that situation in the only way one single person can: by reflecting inward and managing your own behavior to make the best of the choices you do have.

(I would just like to point out— due to the inflammatory connotations the pronoun “you” often brings— that this post is not personally directed towards anyone in particular. Just a reflection on some fandom behavior I’ve seen since I’ve joined Tumblr that I’d like to share once and for all. Cheers!)

[dorkynerd23]

My Name Is Jasmine, But I Don't Mind Being Called Jazzy! I'm 22, Bisexual, And A Fan And Lover Of Animation And Cartoons. My DM's Are Always Open, If Anyone Out There Wants To Talk, Or Need Any Advice. I'm Always Happy To Listen, And Help Anyone In Need. 🩷 I'm Also A Roleplayer As Well. So Feel Free To Message Me, If You're Interested In Roleplaying With Me!

{https://hhhh5.carrd.co}

[FOR MURDER DRONES/MD FANS]

(I'm a Nuzi|Enzi|BiscuitBites shipper 💜💛 So, N X Uzi antis, shipping discourse, toxic Envy shippers + toxic shippers in general, DNI and leave me alone!! But, if you're not into Nuzi or don't ship it, that's totally fine. I'm respectful and supportive of all ships in the community just as long as they're not problematic, you can like what you want just as long as it makes you happy! But, please respect my and others opinions and feelings and just be nice, PLEASE. ❤️ We already have enough shipping drama and toxicity in this fanbase that has resulted in people feeling/being hurt and I DON'T want any of that over here. Just be kind and respectful to one another, everyone!)

[♥️MAIN OBSESSIONS/WHAT I'M INTO MOST♥️]

My Obsessions/What I Love:

- Hazbin Hotel (Vivziepop + Spindlehorse/A24)

[♥️✨WHAT I'M MOSTLY OBSESSED WITH/HYPERFIXATED ON!♥️✨]

(PS: Though Sometimes, I Try My Best To Distant Myself Away From The Fandom + I Really DON'T Like Or Support The Creator, AT ALL)

- Cuphead/The Cuphead Show! (Video Game And Show)

- Lackadaisy (Webcomic + Pilot)

[♥️WHAT I'M MOSTLY OBSESSED WITH/HYPERFIXATED ON!♥️✨]

- Animaniacs. (1993)

[♥️WHAT I'M MOSTLY OBSESSED WITH/HYPERFIXATED ON!♥️✨]

- Billie Bust Up/BBU (Video Game)

- Hex (Motion Comic/Web Comic) (Dawko)

- Murder Drones (GLITCH)

[♥️✨WHAT I'M MOSTLY OBSESSED WITH/HYPERFIXATED ON!♥️✨]

- The Amazing Digital Circus (Gooseworx/GLITCH)

[♥️✨WHAT I'M MOSTLY OBSESSED WITH/HYPERFIXATED ON!♥️✨]

- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (Animated/Live Action) (1977)

- Smiling Friends (Adult Swim)

- Many Disney/Non Disney Animated Movies

- Broadway Musicals (And Even Movies That Are Based Off Musicals, Or Movies That Are Musicals In General) + Romantic Movies

- DreamWorks Animated Movies (I Don't Like All Of Them Tho)

- Puss In Boots (The Last Wish Got Me Obsessed And Into The Fandom! :3)

- Aardman Animations (Stop-Motion)

- Doraemon (Shin-Ei Animation/Fujiko Fujio)

(I'm Also Into Other Animes As Well, Btw)

- Fraggle Rock And The Muppets (Jim Henson)

DNI: "TRANSPHOBES, LESBOPHOBES, HOMOPHOBES, BIPHOBES, ACEPHOBES, AROPHOBES, PROSHITTERS, MAPS, L*LICONS, ZOOS, ECT!!"

[🚫IF YOU'RE ANYTHING LISTED IN MY DNI, YOU ARE NOT WELCOMED HERE!! YOU ARE NOT WELCOME ON MY BLOG, FUCK OFF!🚫]

[peachymess]

Mikasa and the anime changes

First off: this is not a meta on the title above; instead, I have some things I need to say before opening up for the inevitable anime-changes discourse, some rules to establish – pertaining to namely Mikasa and the nature of the anime changes over all.

It’s no secret that many of us – many of my friends, many of my mutuals, fellow fangirls and boys – as well as myself, have a bone to pick with certain choices and changes that occurred (and inevitably will occur) within the the SNK anime. While I love the show for many reasons, and generally hate to dwell on things that are negative, I know that the discourse surrounding things we are critical of, will surface hereon out. The closer we get to the third season, the more of the fear/worry/distaste/anger/sadness/criticism we’ll see. And while, like I said, I hate focusing on the bad, I’m sure I will make posts about changes I dislike as well, if there are any - as I’m entitled to, as anyone’s entitled to – because this is important to me.

When I blog about it – and even when I don’t – I will no doubt get asks that want to add on, partake, and share with me their feelings on the matter. And I will welcome them. But I need to set rules this time around, otherwise this won’t work. Because last year was simply a chaotic shit fest, and if this year is just going to be more of the same, I think I’d rather just close my inbox. Let me explain: being critical is absolutely fine. I’m not saying that the asks from people who were upset by the anime were problematic. I’m saying that our venting was taken as character hate and baseless whining, which only helped to fuel our frustration, which helped nobody feel good. I can’t guarantee that this won’t happen again, because I can’t dictate people’s free will to word themselves as they please. But at least on my blog, I want to promote civility.

The reason we weren’t taken seriously is that people weren’t able to tell genuine criticism from character/ship hate disguised as criticism. And when we were all dismissed as angry fanatics, we just got angrier and looked more like angry fanatics. And on and on the negative circle went.    

That is why I’m now making guidelines for those who want to send me asks regarding the minefield that is the anime changes. Anyone can send asks to an open inbox, but if you want yours answered, please follow the rules. If an ask does not follow the guidelines, I will not answer the ask, and instead reblog this post if I see it necessary, to hopefully guide the asker to rephrase or move on.

Rule #1: Do not hate on Mikasa!

It’s not Mikasa’s fault that things get changed. Please distinguish between hating on her, and hating on the changes she’s involved in. It’s also fine not to like the changes made to her character, but make sure that comes across.

Example: “I hate how Wit has made Mikasa’s character only about swooping down to protect Eren. In canon, she is so much more complex” is fine, but “I can’t stand to hear Mikasa whimpering Eren’s name with her waifu voice one more time” is not fine. Even if the second example’s anger comes from the idea that the anime has simplified a canonically much more diverse character, putting it that way will read as character hate to others.

I’m also banning the words “waifu” and “moe”, because it’s flamatory language, whether you believe it’s earned or not. There are other ways to say it. 

 Rule #2: No character hate in general!

This one’s self-explanatory. You may not like the entire cast of SNK – I sure don’t – but unless you want a real discourse on why x is problematic to you (at which point, I might still decline to answer because I don’t usually enjoy negative discourse), please refrain from sending me asks about this.

 Rule #3: No ship hate!

Much like the Mikasa rule, this one is all about phrasing. And all feigned vagueness aside, this is about ere//mika first and foremost. You may like the ship, you may hate it, but if you want me to answer your ask, you needs to be respectful of it. The anime is arguably biased in its favor, but it is the result of this that is problematic, not the added ere//mika content. What I mean is: Mikasa holding Eren in her arms is not the problem – WIT taking that moment away from another character (Armin) to make it happen, is the problem. Of course, added moments can also be received well or badly, but ultimately, you’ve got to be respectful. If the added focus to this ship is your issue, at least be honest and calm about it. Example: “I really don’t like how WIT adds all those ere//mika moments. It feels like they’re forcing it” is fine, but “ere//mika isn’t even supposed to be canon, Araki just wants something to wank to” is not.

  Rule #4: I will not engage in any more talk surrounding what part Isayama had/has in the anime – or how much power he has over the changes.

I wrote extensively about this throughout all of last year and I’ve said everything I can possibly say about this already! I will be compiling some of those posts in a master post some time before s3 starts, and I’ll be pointing askers in its direction if they show up. We’re passed arguing about how “approved” the changes are, which is why I want to focus on what the changes add or take away from the story as it’s presented in the manga!

 If I receive an ask I feel is hard to determine the nature of, I reserve the right not to respond, even if I turn out to be wrong. If you’re ignored, please wait a little bit, or see if I have reblogged this post (if I do, it might mean you need to rephrase). If you meant well and having to ask again is annoying, I’m sorry, but ultimately I’m trying to do the right thing here and I’m not forcing you to send again. Rephrase or move on. I also sometimes take longer to reply to ask, either because I want to save it to respond more extensively later, or because I’m just mentally exhausted and need a break. Sometimes I post about my ask progress, so keep an eye out and see it as your opportunity to exercise your patience if I appear dormant. 

Ultimately, I’m making these guidelines so that hopefully our voices will be heard and respected this time around. I know many of you have lost faith in the anime, and feel like certain characters are perpetually being dealt the short end of the stick – and hey, my pm is always open for more frustrated language – but turning hostile or passive aggressive will only set us back further. So please, help me out here and keep the discourse respectful. Hopefully, we’ll be respected in return.

NB: I will also compile my posts on anime ere//mika because I’m all but spent on that discourse as well. I don’t know what more to say concerning it. 

PS: I have already received four asks (will be answered in three) on this topics, and they will be exempt from the rules since they were sent before this post’s publication - I’ll answer them shortly. After that, these rules rule ;) 

[summertime-children]

Hi! I run an art blog which mostly posts kagepro fanart, and I really want to join kanokido week, as I really ship the ship. Although, I'm scared if I do so, I will lose popularity & followers due to it being a widely disagreeable & "incestuous" ship. Should I go through with it anyway & run the risk of losing followers, or maybe make another blog which directs people to my official art blog, or just leave it and not participate? Thank you! (P.S sorry to turn you into an advice blog by accident)

Hi there!~ So, while I obviously can’t make desicion for you (otherwise it would probably just end with inserted “just do it” gif cuz, I guess I can say it from the beginning, I would love to see your entries~), I will gladly help you make the decision by at least slightly breaking down each option.

Firstly and sadly, I need to agree with you that if you join you will most probably lose some number of followers. However kanokido is not only the most “disagreeable” ship in the fandom, but also one of the most popular. Even when you’re gonna lose some followers, you’re gonna gain some too.

From personal experience I can say that whenever I did something heavily kanokido (like getting wind up in a discourse or screaming for two weeks about kanokido being canon in the manga (ahh ol’ good times)) I did lose followers, but also gained often significantly bigger number of new ones. Although I guess the case is a bit different for me since I always was a very kanokido-y blog and I don’t imagine anyone strongly against it has ever followed me.

The second option is more safe. Although seeing from the other fandoms there could be a small percentage that would still unfollow you for disagreeing with supporting this ship even on different blog. With a small fandom like this that percentage can be almost non-existent or even just non-existent though. Plus that could be a better option for your followers that would prefer not to see anything kanokido related, but still want to enjoy your art.

There is also an option that if you’d want to participate, but rather not sign your entry with your name, you can always just submit it to the knkd week page! (although for an artist their art style is a sign itself ah).

And if one of the reason you’re afraid to participate is bc you’re afraid of what people could think about you if you do, then well, I could tell how it’s not worth caring about the opinion of those who don’t respect yours and your right to have it, but I know it’s an advice that we all know by heart, but is often hard to follow for many of us in practice.

I could tell you about other non-practical advantages of participating tho! Like simply having fun, enjoying your ship, giving other souls a joy from seing your content *cough* and an opportunity to meet new people and friends thanks to your shared interests! KanoKido community is very welcoming~ uwu

I hope that I was at least a bit helpful and that you will do what is the best for you (PS I don’t mind becoming fandom’s Aunt Good Advice ;>)