#Social Media Share Optimization

[digitalrhetoricpune]

The Role of Open Graph Tags in Optimizing Social Media Shares for Better Engagement

In the fast-paced world of social media, where every post competes for attention, standing out is crucial. Open Graph tags, a protocol introduced by Facebook, play a significant role in enhancing how your content appears on social media platforms. When implemented effectively, Open Graph tags can increase visibility, click-through rates, and overall engagement. As a social media marketing services in Pune provider, Digital Rhetoric leverages Open Graph tags best practices to ensure clients achieve optimal engagement on social media platforms.

What Are Open Graph Tags?

In today’s social media marketing environment, using OG tags effectively can enhance your social media share optimization efforts. This simple addition can lead to significant improvements in how people perceive, engage, and interact with your brand’s content.

Why Open Graph Tags Matter for Engagement

Open Graph tags can greatly influence how your audience engages with shared content. Here’s why they’re important for social media engagement optimization:

Enhanced Visual Appeal: OG tags allow you to specify the exact image that appears when content is shared, ensuring the visual is impactful and relevant to your message.

Clear and Concise Information: With an OG title and description, you control the message, ensuring that the content aligns with your brand’s tone and voice.

Increased CTR: Well-crafted OG tags can significantly boost social media click-through rates (CTR) by providing enticing previews that make users want to click.

Consistent Branding: OG tags provide consistency across different social media platforms, reinforcing your brand identity and messaging.

Key Open Graph Tags to Use for Optimal Engagement

To make the most of Open Graph tags best practices, here are the essential OG tags you should implement:

OG Title: This is the headline of your shared content. Keep it under 60 characters for clarity and impact.

OG Description: This provides a summary of your content. Aim for around 200 characters to ensure it’s concise yet informative.

OG Image: This is a powerful visual element that draws attention. Choose high-resolution images (at least 1200 x 630 pixels) that align with the message.

OG URL: This links back to the original page, driving traffic directly to your site.

OG Type: Specify the type of content (article, website, product, etc.) for better indexing by social media platforms.

Open Graph Tags Best Practices for Social Media Success

As a company providing social media marketing services in Pune, we follow a set of best practices to optimize our clients’ content for social media:

Use Compelling Images: Visuals play a key role in boosting social media CTR. Ensure your OG image resonates with the target audience, is of high quality, and has an aspect ratio optimized for social media.

Craft Engaging Titles: The OG title should be straightforward yet engaging, compelling users to click. Avoid clickbait but make it interesting enough to attract attention.

Keep Descriptions Concise and Relevant: A well-written OG description can increase engagement by giving users a clear reason to click. Focus on highlighting the value or main point of the content.

Optimize for Mobile Users: With a large number of users accessing social media on mobile devices, ensure your OG tags display well on mobile by testing previews.

Avoid Duplicate Content: OG tags help avoid duplicate content issues by setting specific content to be shared on social media. Make sure each page has unique OG tags relevant to the content.

How Open Graph Tags Improve Social Media Engagement and Branding

As an experienced social media marketing services provider in Pune, we understand the nuances of maximizing social media share optimization. By employing OG tags effectively, you can expect the following improvements:

Increased Visibility: Properly formatted OG tags can make your posts more likely to appear in users’ feeds, increasing reach.

Higher Click-Through Rates: By capturing users’ attention with customized titles, descriptions, and visuals, OG tags encourage more clicks.

Stronger Brand Presence: Consistent and attractive posts reinforce your brand’s voice, making it more recognizable and trustworthy on social media.

Common Mistakes to Avoid with Open Graph Tags

Avoiding these mistakes can help improve social media engagement optimization:

Leaving OG Tags Blank: Not setting OG tags leaves your content at the mercy of social media algorithms, which may not display your content in an ideal way.

Using Low-Quality Images: Low-quality or incorrectly sized images can reduce engagement, as they may not display well on social platforms.

Reusing the Same OG Tags Across Pages: Each page should have unique OG tags tailored to its specific content.

Overloading Descriptions: Avoid cramming too much information into the OG description. Keep it succinct and focused.

How Digital Rhetoric Can Help

At Digital Rhetoric, we specialize in social media marketing services in Pune and understand the intricacies of social media share optimization. By leveraging Open Graph tags best practices, we help brands like yours achieve higher engagement and better brand visibility on social platforms.

Our team crafts unique, well-optimized Open Graph tags for each content piece, ensuring it appears at its best when shared on social media. This approach not only boosts social media click-through rates (CTR) but also fosters a consistent and compelling online presence that resonates with your target audience.

Final Thoughts

Implementing Open Graph tags may seem like a minor detail, but it can make a significant difference in your social media engagement optimization. For businesses looking to enhance their online presence and connect more effectively with their audience, optimizing Open Graph tags is a crucial step. By partnering with Digital Rhetoric, a trusted provider of social media marketing services in Pune, you can ensure that your brand’s content is always displayed to its best advantage, encouraging more clicks, shares, and engagement across platforms.

[neturbizenterprises]

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[harmoonix]

Winter Observations ❄️

❄️ Saturn in late degrees or 3rd decan (20° to 29° degrees) is meant to finish a lesson in this lifetime. The lesson can be something unfinished from your past life

❄️ Capricorn Moons/10th house Moons have a hard time staying focused only on one thing. They want to do multiple things at once due to their multitasking power

❄️ Saturn in the 6th/8th or 12th house gets drained easily. Tiredness can be a problem for them. They need to maintain a balance between their work and some time for themselves

❄️ 2nd house placements may love to make gifts/spoil others with it. They also love to plan things for others like surprises, parties, etc

❄️ moon - jupiter aspects are gifted with wisdom and optimism. Somehow, it is hard for them to think badly upon a situation. Always keeping their heads up

❄️ Chiron in the 2nd house or Taurus may struggle with their worth/self - value. They can over criticize themselves. They may also struggle to love their bodies

❄️ Having Moon or Venus dominance in your chart shows that you're a very gentle and nice person. Also, don't let others take your nice personality in vain

❄️ a couple who shares the same chiron sign can share the same traumas/dark traits. Couple therapy can be a healing key for you

❄️ Sun in the 11th house can sometimes indicate being married multiple times during your lifetime. Kinda like J-LO reference (Mi gente latino💣)

❄️ Taylor Swift has both Moon and Chiron in Cancer, which can be a bit of a sign of 'making a song about every romantic experience you went through'

❄️ Those with Chiron x harsh Venus aspects have a hard time opening their feelings. Sometimes, these can indicate a fear of breakup or abandonment

❄️ Mercury in dark houses like 8th or 12th hosue can turn to be big snitches. Mercury tends to have a darker energy here, especially if also aspects Pluto

❄️ Aries in the 3rd/6th or 11th house can posses a violent nature when it comes to their talking. Basically, it tends to curse and talk dirty a lot

❄️ Virgo in the 8th or 12th house can be triggered by many things. Is like you live in permanent fear of something. They may also show lots of phobias

❄️ Someone with Virgo Chiron is definitely the therapist of their friends, family and even partner. People approach you so much when they need help

❄️ 1st house lord in the 4th or 6th houses have a very empathic/kind nature. They also tend to be quite nostalgic and very in tune with themselves

❄️ 10th hosue lord in the 11th house can becomes famous on internet before anything else. Is it like people will know you from social media

❄️ Aries Risings or Mars should find a career/job where they can take the leader position because it fits them so much. They can also work in fields where people may do lots of physical work

❄️ 3rd house placements, especially Venus/Mars/Moon, may have a passion for cars/motorcycles/bikes. Everything that has wheels

❄️ Leo Chrion is either a placement where the native seeks love and attention, either the placement where the native never got to experience these

❄️ Leo Jupiter has a lot of chances to become popular for their talents. It can be done in a creative field such as acting or drawing

❄️ Lots of ppl with Mercury in the 10th house tend to be remembered for their voices. It's like the voice you'll always remember, even after a long time

❄️ Venus in the 4th house can often get a spouse who can be the 'bread winner', basically a traditional family or a trad spouse as well

❄️ Venus and Moon in the 5th house can be good at flirting/taking the first step in a relationship. Head over heals energy

❄️ Mercury in the 6th house is a very active house for Mercury. Basically, communicating daily helps your mental health and mood. You may also worry a lot as a person

❄️ Idk why people romanticize possessive aspects in a relationship like pluto - venus/asc/mars. They're not okay unless you're in that situation..which I don't wish upon nobody

❄️ I wrote in the past about how I don't get along with cancer placements, I realized it was because most cancer people I knew were very controlling. Tbh with you, I never got the chance to meet good people with cancer placements

❄️ Lacking water placements in your chart can manifest in 2 ways:

Being hypersensitive, lacking the feeling of feeling love or closure

Being a cold person. Not showing your feelings to the world thinking that they see you as a weak/soft person

❄️ Pisces Risings always tell what's on their heart. They seem so genuine and nice even when you don't interact with them.

❄️ Moon in Scorpio or the 8th hosue can indicate intense inner feelings. Is hard for them to explain what they feel, and that's what can make them to be more private

❄️ Something that I observed within the moon in fire signs or fire houses 1st/5th/9th is that they get pissed off very easily. Is so easy for them to burst out and be angry/sad/moody

❄️ Jupiter in Cancer/Capricorn/Libra/Leo can experience a step family. Like step-dad, step-mom, step siblings, Jupiter can also give you things in excess ex: in Cancer/Leo, many family members

❄️ Jupiter in aspects with Lilith (all aspects), can indicate issues with hypersexuality. Like I said, Jupiter can give you things in excess. When aspecting Lilith, the desire for physical touch can be high

❄️🩵 Hope you all have a good winter season for the next 3 months!! Also early/late happy birthday for everyone born in the winter🙏🏼🥳

Harmoonix ❄️🩵🫶🏼 2024

[ventesb2b]

Content Amplification Tactics: Boosting Visibility Through Distribution

Introduction

In today's digital age, where information is abundant and attention spans are fleeting, creating high-quality content is just the beginning. To truly succeed in the online realm, mastering content distribution is essential. It's not enough to create compelling articles, videos, or infographics; you must also strategically disseminate them to your target audience for maximum reach and engagement. In this blog, we will delve into effective strategies that can help you master content distribution and achieve unparalleled visibility.

1.  Understand Your Audience

Before embarking on any content distribution journey, you must have a deep understanding of your target audience. Who are they? What problems do they face? What interests them? This knowledge will guide your distribution strategy, ensuring your content reaches the right people at the right time. By creating buyer personas and segmenting your audience, you can tailor your distribution channels and messages accordingly.

2.  Leverage Multichannel Distribution

To cast a wide net and maximize your content's exposure, embrace multichannel distribution. This means distributing your content across various platforms, such as social media, email marketing, industry forums, and relevant websites. Each channel has its own unique audience, and by diversifying your distribution, you increase the likelihood of reaching a broader spectrum of potential readers or viewers.

3.  Create a Distribution Calendar

When it comes to content dissemination, consistency is essential. Establish a distribution calendar that outlines when and where you will share your content. This helps maintain a steady flow of information, keeping your audience engaged and informed. Furthermore, a distribution calendar allows you to align your content with important industry events, holidays, and trends for maximum relevance.

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4.  Personalize Your Approach

Personalization is a powerful tool in content distribution. Tailor your content to resonate with different segments of your audience. Use data-driven insights to craft personalized messages and recommendations based on your audience's preferences, behaviors, and demographics. Personalized content is more likely to capture attention and foster engagement.

5.  Optimize for SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in content distribution. When your content is optimized for search engines, it becomes more discoverable by those actively seeking relevant information. Conduct keyword research to identify the terms your audience uses to search for content in your niche. Incorporate these keywords naturally into your content and metadata to enhance your content's visibility on search engine results pages.

6.  Embrace Social Media

Platforms for social media dissemination are a veritable mine of content. Choose the platforms where your target audience is most active, and then adjust your content to fit the requirements of each platform's audience and platform's format. Engage with your audience through comments, shares, and direct interactions, fostering a sense of community and building brand loyalty.

7.  Collaborate and Guest Post

Collaboration is a potent tool for expanding the audience for your material. Partner with influencers, industry experts, or complementary brands to co-create or share each other's content. Additionally, guest posting on reputable websites in your industry not only expands your content's reach but also positions you as an authority in your field.

8.  Leverage Email Marketing

Email marketing remains one of the most effective distribution methods. Send newsletters or content updates to your subscriber list, providing them with valuable insights, updates, and resources. Segment your email list to deliver content that aligns with each subscriber's interests, increasing the likelihood of engagement.

9.  Measure and Iterate

To continuously improve your content distribution strategy, you need to measure its effectiveness. Use analytics tools to track key metrics such as website traffic, engagement rates, click-through rates, and social media shares. Analyze this data to identify which distribution channels and strategies are delivering the best results. Adjust your approach accordingly to optimize your content distribution efforts.

Conclusion

Mastering content distribution is a dynamic process that requires a deep understanding of your audience, strategic planning, and ongoing optimization. By leveraging multichannel distribution, personalization, SEO, social media, collaboration, and more, you can ensure your content reaches its intended audience and achieves the maximum reach and impact it deserves. Remember, content distribution is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it requires constant adaptation and refinement to keep

up with changing trends and audience preferences. So, embrace these strategies, measure your results, and continue refining your approach for content distribution success.

Aniket Deshpanade

Sr.Digital Marketink Associate

adeshpande185@gmail.com

www.ventesb2b.com/ New York, USA

[thebigshoutout]

How to Use LinkedIn to Increase Blog Views in 10 Easy Steps

In the current climate of the digital landscape, where information is king, it has become imperative for businesses and individuals to harness the power of social media platforms to boost the number of views on their blogs and communicate with a larger audience.  LinkedIn stands out as a professional networking site with enormous potential to drive your blog traffic. Although there are several…

[writeblrfantasy]

I am far from the first person to make this point, but…

Isn't it strange how authors, both self and traditionally published, have been forced to become jacks of all trades in recent years? Graphic designers, content creators, social media managers, web designers, marketing managers tasked with knowing what’s trendy and exactly where to go viral, all while juggling day jobs and leaving room to actually write?

since we are both passionate about this strange shift in recent years, author @ettawritesnstudies and I collaborated on this topic, and you can read our blog post about it here.

if you're an author for which this issue grinds your gears like it does mine, give it a read! not only is there some good old fashioned (thank you, etta, for your endless optimism and insistence on finding a solution to the problems of the publishing market.)

enjoy! if you're an author with any personal experiences to share or thoughts to add, we would love to hear them. we worked hard on it and i would love to hear what everyone thinks

[ghostlyferrettarot]

°‧🫧⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ Asteroid Fama and how we get our popularity °‧🫧⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

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🫧Aries:

With Fama in Aries, notoriety comes through action and leadership. This asteroid amplifies Aries' bold and pioneering nature, taking their drive to new heights. Aries gains fame by taking on challenges, being the first to act, and standing out for their bravery. Their competitive energy and risk-taking ability make them shine, and fame comes through their courage and ability to step up to the plate.

🫧Taurus:

Fama in Taurus may come more slowly, but it is solid and long-lasting. This asteroid highlights Taurus' talent for creating beauty and stability, especially in the material and tangible. Taurus' fame comes when their consistent work, ability to build something lasting, and eye for the aesthetic are recognized. People appreciate their steady focus and ability to create and maintain something of value.

🫧 Gemini:

When Fama is in Gemini, recognition comes through communication. Gemini gains fame through their ability to convey ideas, interact with others, and be the center of conversation. With this asteroid, Gemini is driven to be a master of words and social media, gaining attention for their ability to connect people and stay abreast of everything that's going on.

🫧 Cancer:

With Fama in Cancer, recognition comes through the ability to nurture, care for, and emotionally connect with others. Cancer's fame is based on the affection they generate in their close environment. People see them as someone who knows how to care for and maintain harmony, and admiration comes through their family ties, their intuition, and their constant support for others.

🫧 Leo:

Fama and Leo go hand in hand. The asteroid Fame brings out the best in this sign: their personal brilliance, their confidence, and their ability to be the center of attention. Leo gains fame with their generosity, their artistic talent, and their ability to dazzle the world. The asteroid amplifies your desire to be recognized for your creativity, your leadership, and your ability to captivate others.

🫧 Virgo:

Virgo gains fame through its ability to perfect and serve. Fame in Virgo makes this sign recognized for its meticulousness, tireless work, and problem-solving skills. People appreciate its dedication to detail and ability to make things work. Virgo's fame comes from being efficient, organized, and always willing to help others.

🫧 Libra:

Libra's fame is linked to its ability to create harmony in the social environment. With Fame in Libra, this sign gains recognition for its charm, its ability to mediate, and its tendency to build important relationships and alliances. Libra excels in the arts, diplomacy, and anything that requires a touch of elegance and balance, gaining fame through its social grace and ability to create beauty in its environment.

🫧 Scorpio:

Scorpio gains fame through their personal magnetism and ability to transform situations. With Fame in Scorpio, this sign attracts attention thanks to their emotional intensity and aura of mystery. Fame comes through their ability to be deep, intriguing, and sometimes somewhat secretive. Scorpio stands out for their ability to control and understand the most complex situations, making them worthy of admiration.

🫧 Sagittarius:

With Fama in Sagittarius, recognition comes through adventure, knowledge, and expansion. Sagittarius is an explorer by nature, and this asteroid drives them to gain fame through their philosophy of life and their desire to share their ideas with the world. Whether through travel, teaching, or the search for truth, Sagittarius attracts attention for their optimism and passion for freedom.

🫧 Capricorn:

Fama in Capricorn comes thanks to the hard work and ambition of this sign. Capricorn does not seek fame superficially, but rather achieves it through their tangible achievements in the professional world. With Fame in this sign, recognition comes through constant effort, the ability to set goals, and the determination to reach the top. Capricorn's fame is serious, respected, and built on a solid foundation.

🫧 Aquarius:

Aquarius gains fame through their originality and unique approach to the world. With Fame in Aquarius, this sign stands out for their ability to lead innovations, think outside the box, and change the status quo. Fame for Aquarius comes through their vision of the future, their focus on the collective, and their desire to break barriers. They are known for being the "rebel" who revolutionizes established norms.

🫧 Pisces:

Pisces gain fame through their creativity, sensitivity, and their ability to touch the hearts of others. With Fame in Pisces, this sign excels in the arts, music, and film, as their talent for creating deep emotional worlds and their empathy put them in the spotlight. Fame comes through their ability to inspire and move people, touching their souls with their art and unique sensitivity.

[hms-no-fun]

you were on cohost? i guess too late now, how was it for you?

cohost had its fair share of problems and i could often find the community there a bit too tumblr-core fingerwaggy if you know what i mean. but the site's dead now so it's kind of a moot point. what i find myself reflecting on most these days are the positives.

first, no numbers. i think their no numbers policy was probably a bit over-aggressive, but it quelled some of the rat race popularity contest aspect of social media that often makes it so tedious. i liked their tag tracking system, their robust content warning options, and the absence of infinite scroll. what i miss most about cohost is that their text editor supported CSS, which led to people programming elaborate text effects and puzzles and games in-site that harkened back to the days of flash animations. there was something in this combination of elements that drew out a rebellious creativity in users.

cohost came at a time when social media was across the board feeling terrible (and it's only gotten worse hahaha), particularly as someone who makes shit that relies on you clicking links that take you away from the website or app. algorithms hate this and punish it. users also just seem kind of lazy and disinterested in using the internet so much as letting the internet happen to them passively. but when a post of mine went viral on cohost, people engaged with it. it wasn't just likes and shares, it was comments and additions. it felt like a place that (at its best) encouraged actual conversation and the development of new ideas among like-minded peers. when my posts did well and i included a donation link, people gave me money. it felt genuinely like a website that COULD support professional blog work in a way that was more customizable even than substack yet still RSS friendly, and the Following tab which let you easily see posts of specific users was a REVELATION, like a mini RSS reader within the website itself.

but the enterprise was unsustainable for various reasons (not all of them outside the dev crew's control) and the haters got what they wanted. now our big social media alternative is bluesky, a website that dares to ask the question "what if there was another twitter?" the answer is that it fucking sucks. i hate microblogs so much dude, why on EARTH are we still acting like these disambiguited 300-character-limit posts are the most preferable means of social communication online??? why would you set out to make a better twitter and then deliberately choose to replicate literally every aspect of the user experience that encouraged low-information high-drama conflict fabrication? WHY WOULD YOU MAKE A VERSION OF TWITTER WHERE YOU CAN EASILY LOOK UP THE ACCOUNT OF EVERYONE WHO HAS YOU BLOCKED AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A FEATURE NOT A BUG???????? i just don't get it. i don't even get the optimism of the early adopters. i've seen people decry the post-election decay of the platform like "of course the cishets come in to ruin a community that was defined by trans & queer people" i'm sorry HELLO???????? from literally day zero bluesky was aiming to be a hands-off centrist IPO-friendly tech startup, there was never anything structurally embedded within the platform itself to keep this kind of decay from happening, you just happened to be on there when there were dramatically fewer users most of whom were curious tech enthusiasts. seriously, how have we not learned this lesson yet? you can't define a digital culture by the vibes of random user behavior! unless you have LAWS and GUIDELINES whereby you fucking BAN people for being shitheads, unless you enforce an actual code of conduct and punish bigoted speech and design a system that encourages constructive conversation, you are always always ALWAYS going to wind up at unhinged facebook boomer slop!

the death of cohost and the utterly predictable decay of bluesky are a big part of the reason why i've been posting so much more on tumblr. this is like the last bastion of anything even remotely resembling the old web, with its support of longposts and tagging and how easy it is to find random hobbyists doing cool shit you never knew existed before. like, yeah, you have to search that shit out and tailor your feed to not drive you crazy, but that's what i like about it!!! i am an adult with agency who understands that life is complicated and as such i expect to have to put some work into making my experience with a website positive! but in the hellworld of the iphone everything is walled garden apps for aggregating content where the content and its creators are structurally established as infinitely replaceable and uniquely worthless punching bags to be used and cast aside. everyone's given up on moderation and real jobs don't exist anymore especially if you happen to work in the "creative economy" IE are a writer or critic or artist or hobbyist of literally any kind. we've given up on expecting anything from the rich moneyboys who own and profit immensely off of the platforms whose value we literally create!!! especially now with the rise of "AI" grifters, whose work has ratcheted good old fashioned casual sexism and racism and homophobia up to levels not seen in such mainstream spaces since the early 2000s.

i like tumblr because i don't have to use a third party app to get & answer asks at length, and because it is a visual artist friendly platform where i won't be looked at funny for reblogging furry postmodernism or transgender homestuck OCs. it is a site that utterly lacks respectability and that's what makes it even remotely usuable. unfortunately it also sucks! partly it sucks because this place was ground zero for the rise of puritanical feminist-passing conservatism in leftist spaces, so it's like a hyperbolic time chamber for brain-melting life or death discourse about the most inconsequential bullshit you could ever imagine. but it also sucks because it's owned by a profit-motivated moneyboy who has consistently encouraged a culture of virulent transphobia and frequently bans trans women who call this out. so like, yeah, this place is cool compared to everywhere else, but it is exactly like everywhere else in that is also on a ticking clock to its own inevitable demise. the owners of this website will destroy everything that makes it interesting and will EAGERLY delete the nearly twenty years (!!!!!!) of posts it's accumulated the instant it will profit them to do so. this will be immensely unpopular and everyone will agree it's a tragedy and it won't matter. the culture and content of a social media platform is epiphenomenal to its rote economic valuation. i mean, obviously it isn't, zero of these massive tech companies would be what they are if so many people weren't so eager to give their time and labor away for free (and yes, writing a dumb dick joke on tumblr IS a form of labor in the same way that doing a captcha is labor, just because it's a miniscule contribution in an economy of scale doesn't mean you didn't contribute!), but once a tech company reaches a certain threshold its valuation ceases to be tethered to anything that actually exists in reality.

all of which is why i remember cohost with a heavy heart. yeah, it was imperfect. it was also independently owned, made with the explicit goal of creating a form of social media that actually tries not to give you a lifelong anxiety disorder so it can sell you homeopathic anti-anxiety sawdust suppositories. for the brief window of time when it was extant, i was genuinely hopeful for the future of being a creative on the internet. part of why i spend so much time on godfeels, a fucking homestuck fanfiction with no hope of turning a profit or establishing mainstream legitimacy, is that my readers actually ENGAGE with the material. what brought me back to using this website consistently was precisely the glut of godfeels-related questions i got, and the exciting conversations that resulted from my answers. meanwhile i put so many hours into my videos and even when they do well numerically, i barely see any actual engagement with the material. and that is a deliberate design choice on the part of youtube! that is the platform functioning as intended!! it sucks!!!

what the memory of cohost has instilled in me is a neverending distaste for the lazy unambitious also-rans that define the modern internet. i remember the possibility space of the early web and long for the expressiveness that even the most minor of utilities offered. we sacrificed that freedom for a convenience which was always the pretense for eventually charging us rent. i am thinking a lot these days about what a publicly funded government administrated social media utility would look like. what federal open source standards could look in an environment where the kinds of activities a digital ecosystem can encourage are strictly regulated against exploitation, bigotry, scams, and literal gambling. what if there was a unionized federal workforce devoted to the administration of internet moderation, which every website above a certain user threshold must legally take advantage of? i like to imagine a world where youtube isn't just nationalized but balkanized, where you have nested networks of youtubes administrated for different purposes by different agencies and organizations that operate on different paradigms of privacy and algorithmic interaction. imagine that your state, county, and/or city has its own branch of youtube meant to specifically highlight local work, while also remaining connected to a broader national network (oops i just reinvented federation lmao). imagine a world where server capacity is a publicly owned utility apportioned according to need and developed in collaboration with the communities of their construction rather than as a deliberate exploitation of them. our horizons for these kinds of things are just so, so small, our ability to imagine completely captured by capitalist realism, our willingness to demand services from our government simply obliterated by decades of cynical pro-austerity propaganda. i imagine proposing some of this stuff and people reacting like "well that's unrealistic" "that'll never happen" "they'd just use it for evil" and i am just SO! FUCKING! TIRED!!!!

like wow you're soooooo cool for being effectively two steps left of reagan, i bet you think prison abolition and free public housing are an impossible pipedream too huh? and exactly what has that attitude gotten you? what've you gained by being such a down to earth realist whose demands are limited by the scope of what seems immediately possible? has anything gotten better? have any of the things you thought were good stayed good? is your career more stable, your political position more safe, your desire to live and thrive greatly expanded? or do you spend every day in a cascading panopticon of stress and collapse, overwhelmed to the point of paralysis by the sheer magnitude of what it's cost us to abandon the future? you HAVE to dream. you HAVE to make unrealistic demands. the fucking conservatives have been making unrealistic demands forever and look, they're getting everything they want even though EVERYONE hates them for it! please i'm begging you to see and understand that what's feasible, what's reasonable, what's realistic, are literally irrelevant. these things only feel impossible because we choose to believe The Adults (and if you're younger than like 45, trust me, to the ruling class you are a child) whose bank accounts reflect just how profitable it is to convince us that they're impossible. all those billions of dollars these fuckers have didn't come from nowhere, it was stolen from all of us. there is no reason that money can't and shouldn't be seized and recirculated back into the economy, no reason it can't be used to fund a society that is actually social, where technological development is driven not by what's most likely to drive up profits next quarter but by what people need from technology in their daily lives.

uh so yeah basically that's my opinion of cohost lmao

[a-d-nox]

what's a venus return?

did you know that you can check more than just your sun's return? any time a planet transits and becomes exactly conjunct your planet (it is in the exact sign and degree it was when you were born), you undergo a planetary return. venus returns happen roughly every 2 years at a maximum (unless there is a retrograde then it could be about 11 months that you undergo the return). my venus return happened this past weekend so here we are continuing my previous series.

but what can a venus return chart show you?

your romantic life. who you can attract / are likely to fall in love with. how your beauty evolves. sympathy you need. pleasures you have. the art/creative work you can make. your ability to provide self-love / how you can best practice it. harmony you will find. compromises you need to make. how your aesthetic can shift. entertainment you seek. what you will value. luxury items you splurge on. where your laziness originates. how you can be more sensual.

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sun

assumption that others crush on you, aesthetic others identify with you, youthfulness, attractiveness, attention from potential suitors, entertainment you seek and/or provide others, what you feel you deserve from others / the universe, what makes you different from others romantically / aesthetically, development of beauty, dignity regarding your appearance, awareness of your looks, objects that bring you joy / pleasure, validation you receive, and/or how express your self in terms of fashion / beauty

moon

emotional responses to romantic situations, loving/jealous instincts, how you show you care, romantic comfort zone, feminine aesthetic - masculine/male gaze, how your childhood effects the romantic partners you seek, fertility, how your beauty/aesthetic adapts to trends, how you breasts change/develop, romantic life habits/trends, and/or comfortability in your space

mercury

romantic communication, love language, physical touch, words of affirmation, talking phases, the creative mind, perception of beauty, creative writing, social media aesthetic/entertainment, flirty mannerisms/gestures, love defying reason, romantic change, forgetfulness that leads to laziness, romantic gossip, romance/smutty reads, self-care routine, and/or youthfulness

venus

romantic experiences, attraction, beauty, pleasures, artistic ability/projects, self-love, divine femininity, sharing romantic feelings/gestures, your aesthetic, entertainment you seek, romantic values, receiving gifts, luxury items you desire, and/or romantic sensuality

mars

romantic passion, desires, romantic confidence, creative ambition, romantic preferences, sex, jealousy, romantic competitiveness, impulsive romantic behavior, sensuality, self-assurance in your beauty, divine masculinity, masculine aesthetic - feminine/female gaze, assertiveness in a romantic connection, dominance, romantic/creative activities, sensual energy, sexuality, romantic combativeness, and/or romantic/creative motivation

jupiter

romantic luck/abundance, wealth of suitors, wealth of luxury / things that are pleasurable, romantic/creative success, romantic opportunities, topical popularity, expansion of wardrobe, entertainment knowledge, honesty in romantic relationships, romantic wisdom, ease in romance, romantic blessings, romantic optimism, justice regarding previous relationships, self exploration, artistic vision, romantic/self devotion, study of aestheticism, self-growth, and/or romantic fulfillment

saturn

romantic/creative achievement and mastery, romantic challenges/struggles, quality time, karmic romances, romantic life lessons, how your paternal figure affects you self-esteem / romantic relationships, fears regarding love, insecurities, romantic guilt, romantic delays, romantic limitations, how past romantic relationships effect new ones, self-love deficiencies, romantic practicality, romantic solitude, romantic maturity, romantic detachment, consistency you show others, grudges against competition / past lovers, and/or your relationship history

uranus

friends to lovers, dating apps, movies as a form of entertainment, sudden romantic relationship, what makes you unique in comparison to others in the dating/artistic scene, how you don't follow the beauty trends, romantic independence/freedom, open relationships, unexpected dates or contact from a suitor, shocking declarations, and/or social media fans/followers

neptune

kindness you show others, artistic creativity, glamorous appearance, sensitivity to others feelings, selflessness in a romantic relationship, escapism via love, intuitive design, use of imagination, makeup / what is presented to society, romantic mysteries, romantic confusion, evasion of commitment, self-love mantras, transcending the norms of aestheticism, fascination with appearance/design, and/or thoughts on your ideal appearance

pluto

glow-up for the self / closet, romantic power, sex, destruction of the old self, rebirth of beauty (hence "the birth of venus"), romantic intensity, magnetism experienced in the romantic realm, romantic infatuation/obsession, seductive performances, romantic manipulation, and/or closet purge

1h

aesthetic you identify with, outward/physical appearance, romantic outlook/approach, beauty, confidence, creative/romantic beginnings, initiating relationships, flirty mannerisms, presence, individuality, and/or how passionate you appear

2h

money you spend on looks, how much effort you put into your appearance, possessions you adore, self-worth/self-love, romantic values, emotional security/insecurity, romantic stability, gift giving/receiving, and/or romantic resources

3h

romantic communication, attractiveness of your speaking voice, what people enjoy about your voice, the creative mind, romantic thoughts, creative perception, opinions on fashion/beauty/love, romantic interests, romantic gossip, romance/smutty literature, appearances on social media, phone calls with romantic interests, visits with romantic suitors, and/or dates

4h

aesthetic of your home, how your family effects your relationships (particularly maternal figure), harmony your inner child seeks in connections, romantic emotions, self-care/self-love, and/or how where you live effects your relationships/appearance

5h

thoughts on children, childishness in romance relationships, pettiness, creative talent, romantic drama, romantic risk-taking, how you react to attention from others, short-term romantic relationships, creative hobbies, romantic pleasures, what suitors bring you, romantic get aways, and/or romantic joy

6h

romantic/creative routine, acts of services, physical effort made to make your body appear as it does, your romantic duties, self-improvement, romantic/creative consistency, hygiene habits, beauty routine, romantic innocence, and/or how your diet effects your appearance

7h

long-term romantic relationships, marriage/partnership, attraction to others, attractiveness to others, ability to charm others, romantic conflicts, marital/nda/pre-nuptial contracts, romantic affairs, those who openly show they are jealous of you, and/or romantic equality

8h

physical transformation, aesthetic/wardrobe transformation, how close you get to others, romantic changes, shared finances between spouses, foreplay/seduction, intimacy you have with another person, secret relationships, romantic mysteries, and/or romantic trauma

9h

romantic wisdom, romantic beliefs/philosophy, perspective in romances / creative works, love languages, how your in-laws see you, romantic ethics, entertainment media/television/interviews, and/or education involving love/creation/aesthetics/appearance/fashion

10h

how the public sees you, relationship status, romantic reputation, creative fame, appearance goals, romantic/creative mission, romantic expertise, and/or romantic/creative achievements

11h

friends to lovers, romantic desires, uniqueness of internal beauty, social awareness in terms of collective beauty, influence you have over fashion and beauty, romantic/creative manifestations, wishes for romance, romantic ideals, debutants, romantic companions, artistic clubs/organizations, and/or costume parties

12h

healing from past romantic connections, hidden desires, romantic karma, beauty sleep, how your appearance/romances effect mental health, solitude/isolation from others, people who are secretly jealous of you, illusions of joy/pleasure, romantic fears, romantic endings, escapism via romance or art, romantic/creative self-sabotage, how past romances effect present/future ones, romantic delays, and/or romantic restrictions

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[stellarwhisper]

Technology and Astrology: How Your Birth Chart Affects Your Personal Development, Social Media Presence, and Glow Up:

With Uranus frequently tied to innovation and astrological shifts, the planets in our astrology are frequently associated with technology. Mercury, on the other hand, is associated with speed, intelligence, and communication—all of which are closely related to contemporary technology.

According to astrology, you can encourage "glowing up" in your appearance by utilizing your moon nakshatra (lunar constellation) and rising sign (Ascendant). The moon nakshatra represents your emotional and mental state, while the rising sign controls your fashion, demeanor, and general look. Studying famous people who share your moon nakshatra might help you come out as assured, charming, and genuine. For instance, if Leo is your rising sign, you may find inspiration in Lady Gaga or Beyoncé. By adopting these characteristics, one can develop an empowered and genuine persona, boost self-esteem, and get the proverbial "glow up."

Squares in a natal chart stand for conflicts between the outer and personal planets. Personal planets that relate with personality, emotions, and behavior include the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are examples of outer planets that symbolize generational forces and shared experiences. Relationship disputes, miscommunications, and power difficulties can result from these squares. People can grow personally and acquire stronger coping mechanisms as they get older.

Placements like Pluto and Mars in the natal chart are frequently associated with strong vibes and energy sensitivity, which can lead to jealously and discomfort. Some people adopt protective behaviors, such as dressing in black and keeping their privacy, to protect themselves. According to astrology, people with harsh aspects of Chiron, strong Scorpio or Leo placements, or Pluto or Mars aspects may produce powerful auras that result in conflict or resistance.

Known for their optimism, passion, and genuineness, mutable signs such as Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, and Gemini—ruled by Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, and Gemini, respectively—are characterized by these traits. These signals' engagement, flexibility, adaptability, and curiosity in variety make them ideal for social media. They stand out in the constantly evolving online landscape because of their ability to engage with a large audience, adjust to trends, and deliver relatable or motivational content.

Known for their emotional sensitivity and empathy, Pisces Moons are known for their unsaid compassion and deeds of kindness. They become sympathetic friends, spouses, and caretakers because of their reputation for unwavering love, compassion, and forgiving. They foster emotional healing and provide a stable haven for individuals in need because they welcome emotions, have faith in intuition, and believe in compassion.

Because of its physical presence, optimism, and self-assurance, Jupiter in the first or eleventh house can bring luck and blessings. It controls alliances and social ties, drawing allies and friends who are supportive. Jupiter's placement in harmony with benevolent planets such as the Sun, Venus, or Mars can improve social success, personal development, and a feeling of timing.

In astrology, the fourth house stands for the family, home, roots, and emotional base. Cancer is in charge of it, and the Moon, which controls feelings, intuition, and personal safety, is also its natural ruler. Identity, emotional support, ancestry, private life, mother and maternal influence, and planets are important issues. The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are among the major themes. The 4th House's ruling planet sheds light on how people interact with their homes, families, and emotional core. While a tough 4th House could suggest issues with family dynamics or emotional security, a strong one suggests emotional stability.

In astrology, friendships, social networks, long-term objectives, community, collective awareness, hopes, desires, and aspirations are all associated with the 11th House. It regulates interpersonal interactions, participation in broader social movements, and contributions to society. Uranus, the planet of invention, advancement, and revolt, is the house's natural ruler while Aquarius is its ruler. Friendships, social networks, technology, collective consciousness, social issues, humanitarian endeavors, and innovation are important themes. Individuals with strong 11th House placements frequently flourish in cooperative initiatives and group environments. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are among the planets in this house.

According to astrology, Rahu, the Moon's North Node, symbolizes the phases of life in which we are meant to develop and flourish. It inspires us to work hard and relentlessly toward our goals, but occasionally its intensity can make us feel unduly fixated or compulsive. Rahu instructs us to pursue the proper goals in a balanced manner in order to attain them. Rahu's position in a certain house of our birth chart indicates regions where we are most likely to undergo extreme attention, obsession, and growth. Self-image, monetary riches, communication, emotional stability, creative expression, goals connected to work and health, relationships, transformation, job success, and acknowledging Rahu's shadow side are just a few of the ways it might show up.

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Jupiter in the Signs

Jupiter in astrology signifies expansion, optimism, and abundance. It influences growth, wisdom, and opportunities in various aspects of life, from personal beliefs to social interactions. Positioned in different signs and houses, Jupiter's energy fosters a broad-minded outlook and a quest for knowledge, often leading to generosity, luck, and a positive influence on one's path towards fulfillment and success.

Jupiter in Aries

Jupiter in Aries amplifies enthusiasm, courage, and a pioneering spirit. These individuals are adventurous, optimistic, and eager to explore new territories. They approach challenges with confidence and may excel in leadership roles where quick decision-making and initiative are valued. Their optimism and enthusiasm often inspire others to take action and embrace new opportunities.

Jupiter in Taurus

Jupiter in Taurus enhances stability, practicality, and a strong sense of values. These individuals seek growth through material security and enjoy the pleasures of life, such as good food, comfort, and luxury. They are patient, persistent, and have a knack for building wealth and resources over time. Their generosity extends to their loved ones and they often find fulfillment through creating a stable and harmonious environment.

Jupiter in Gemini

Jupiter in Gemini expands curiosity, communication skills, and versatility. These individuals are intellectually curious, always eager to learn and share knowledge with others. They excel in fields that require adaptability, such as writing, teaching, or media. Their optimism and ability to see multiple perspectives make them engaging communicators who enjoy socializing and networking

Jupiter in Cancer

Jupiter in Cancer amplifies emotional sensitivity, nurturing instincts, and a strong connection to family. These individuals find growth through emotional security and may excel in roles that involve caring for others, such as parenting or caregiving professions. They have a deep appreciation for traditions and may find fulfillment in creating a loving and supportive home environment.

Jupiter in Leo

Jupiter in Leo enhances creativity, self-expression, and a love for drama and attention. These individuals have a generous and charismatic personality that naturally attracts others. They thrive in creative pursuits, leadership roles, and any endeavor that allows them to shine and be recognized for their talents. Their optimism and enthusiasm inspire confidence and loyalty in those around them.

Jupiter in Virgo

Jupiter in Virgo expands analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire for practical improvements. These individuals seek growth through service to others and excel in professions that require precision and efficiency, such as healthcare, editing, or research. They have a keen eye for quality and may find fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals through practical advice and support.

Jupiter in Libra

Jupiter in Libra amplifies diplomacy, harmony, and a love for justice and fairness. These individuals seek growth through partnerships and relationships, valuing cooperation and balance in all aspects of life. They excel in roles that require negotiation, mediation, or counseling, as they have a natural ability to see both sides of a situation and find mutually beneficial solutions.

Jupiter in Scorpio

Jupiter in Scorpio enhances intensity, depth, and a desire for transformation. These individuals seek growth through profound emotional experiences and may be drawn to psychology, occult studies, or research into the mysteries of life. They have a strong intuition and are not afraid to delve into taboo subjects or confront the darker aspects of human nature to facilitate personal and collective healing.

Jupiter in Sagittarius

Jupiter rules Sagittarius, amplifying its qualities of optimism, exploration, and philosophical wisdom. These individuals are adventurous, enthusiastic, and always seeking to expand their horizons through travel, higher education, or spiritual pursuits. They have a strong sense of ethics and may excel in roles that involve teaching, preaching, or promoting cultural exchange and understanding.

Jupiter in Capricorn

Jupiter in Capricorn enhances ambition, discipline, and a practical approach to achieving goals. These individuals seek growth through hard work, perseverance, and building a solid reputation in their chosen field. They excel in leadership roles, business ventures, or any endeavor that requires long-term planning and strategic thinking. Their optimism is grounded in realistic expectations and a strong sense of responsibility.

Jupiter in Aquarius

Jupiter in Aquarius amplifies innovation, humanitarian ideals, and a desire for social change. These individuals seek growth through progressive ideas, group activities, and technological advancements. They excel in fields related to science, technology, or community organizing, as they have a visionary outlook and a knack for inspiring others to embrace new possibilities for the future.

Jupiter in Pisces

Jupiter in Pisces enhances compassion, imagination, and a spiritual connection to the universe. These individuals seek growth through creativity, intuition, and mystical experiences. They have a deep empathy for others and may excel in roles that involve healing, art, music, or spiritual guidance. Their optimism is rooted in a belief in the interconnectedness of all beings and a desire to bring healing and harmony to the world.

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[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing an oc that's a streamer?

Writing Notes: Streamer Characters

Live Streamer

Also livestreamer or online streamer

Someone who makes videos that show them playing computer games, talking about products, or doing other activities, and streams them (i.e., puts them on the internet) at the same time as they are being made.

An individual who broadcasts real-time video content over the internet, engaging with an audience through online platforms.

Transmits live or on-demand audio or video content while users listen or watch.

Livestreams are deployed over various platforms, including social media platforms like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitter, Instagram Live, and TikTok, as well as through professional business services, such as Kaltura and Dacast.

Unlike pre-recorded videos, live streams occur in the moment, allowing viewers to interact with the streamer through chat functions and other interactive features.

This immediacy creates a dynamic and engaging experience for both the streamer and the audience.

Live streamers cover a wide range of content:

playing video games,

hosting talk shows,

conducting interviews,

cooking,

crafting, and

live vlogging daily activities.

The versatility of live streaming content means that streamers can find their niche and build a community around shared interests.

Successful live streamers often cultivate a loyal following by maintaining a consistent streaming schedule, engaging directly with their viewers, and creating a sense of community.

What your Character does as a Live Streamer

Content Creation: Live streamers plan, prepare, and execute engaging live broadcasts. They choose topics or activities that resonate with their audience, maintain a consistent streaming schedule, and ensure that their content is entertaining and relevant to their viewers.

Audience Interaction: Interacting with viewers in real-time is a key responsibility. Streamers engage through live chat, responding to comments, questions, and feedback during the stream. They foster a sense of community by acknowledging and involving their audience, using interactive features like polls, Q&A sessions, and shout-outs to enhance viewer engagement.

Technical Management: Managing technical aspects is crucial to a successful stream. This includes setting up and maintaining streaming equipment such as cameras, microphones, lighting, and streaming software. Streamers must ensure a stable internet connection, troubleshoot technical issues promptly, and optimize stream quality to deliver a seamless viewing experience.

Monetization: Monetizing their channels is an important aspect for many streamers. This can involve receiving viewer donations, earning subscriptions (e.g., Twitch subscriptions), securing sponsorships and partnerships with brands, and generating revenue through advertising. Streamers may also leverage merchandise sales, affiliate marketing, or exclusive content to diversify their income streams.

Community Building: Building and nurturing a community around their content is essential. Streamers cultivate a loyal following by creating a welcoming environment, engaging with viewers regularly, and participating in community events or collaborations. They may also moderate chat and ensure a positive and inclusive atmosphere during streams.

Continuous Improvement: Successful streamers constantly strive to improve their content and grow their audience. They analyze viewer analytics to understand audience preferences and trends, experiment with new content formats or streaming techniques, and stay updated with industry trends and platform changes to maintain relevance and competitiveness in the streaming space.

What Type of Live Streamer is your Character?

Live streamers can be categorized into various types based on the content they stream and the communities they engage with. Here are some common types:

Gaming Streamers: Gaming streamers focus on playing and broadcasting video games live to their audience. They may specialize in specific genres such as first-person shooters, role-playing games, or multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs). Gaming streamers entertain viewers with their gameplay skills, commentary, and interactions with their audience through live chat.

IRL (In Real Life) Streamers: IRL streamers share their real-life experiences and activities in real-time. They broadcast everyday activities such as traveling, exploring new places, attending events, or participating in challenges. IRL streamers often engage their audience by interacting with them while showcasing their daily routines or special events happening in their lives.

Talk Show and Podcast Streamers: Talk show and podcast streamers host live discussions, interviews, or debates on various topics of interest. They invite guests or panelists to join their streams, engaging with them and their audience through insightful conversations and debates. Talk show streamers may cover topics ranging from politics and current events to pop culture and entertainment.

Creative Streamers: Creative streamers focus on showcasing their artistic talents and skills live. They create art, music, crafts, or digital designs while interacting with their audience. Creative streamers often provide tutorials, share their creative process, and take viewer suggestions or requests for their next project.

Music Streamers: Music streamers perform live music sessions, DJ sets, or music production sessions for their audience. They may cover popular songs, perform original compositions, or engage in interactive music creation with their viewers. Music streamers often use platforms that allow them to receive song requests and interact with their audience in real-time.

Fitness and Sports Streamers: Fitness and sports streamers broadcast live workouts, training sessions, or sports events. They provide exercise routines, fitness tips, and motivation to their audience while demonstrating exercises or participating in sports activities. Fitness streamers may also engage in challenges or competitions with their viewers.

Educational Streamers: Educational streamers conduct live tutorials, lectures, or workshops on topics such as science, technology, languages, or academic subjects. They share knowledge, answer viewer questions in real-time, and provide interactive learning experiences through demonstrations or experiments.

Cooking Streamers: Cooking streamers broadcast live cooking sessions where they prepare recipes, share cooking tips, and engage with their audience while demonstrating culinary techniques. They may also take viewer suggestions for recipes or cooking challenges, creating a community around food and culinary arts.

What Would your Character's Workplace Look Like?

The workplace of a live streamer is typically centered around creating a conducive environment for broadcasting engaging and interactive content.

Unlike traditional office settings, live streamers often work from home or a dedicated studio space that they have set up for streaming purposes.

This space is vital for maintaining control over the streaming setup and creating a comfortable atmosphere conducive to content creation.

At home, live streamers often have a designated area or room where they set up their streaming equipment.

This might include a high-quality camera, microphone, lighting rigs, and a powerful computer or gaming console capable of handling streaming software and gameplay simultaneously.

The setup is tailored to their specific streaming needs, ensuring optimal audiovisual quality and reliability during broadcasts.

Beyond the physical setup, the digital workspace of a live streamer involves managing streaming software, interacting with viewers through chat functions, and monitoring analytics in real-time.

This requires multitasking skills to engage with the audience while focusing on gameplay, discussion topics, or other content being streamed.

Streamers also use this digital space to collaborate with moderators, manage community interactions, and coordinate special events or collaborations with other content creators.

Some Streaming Strategies your Character Could Use

Makes their livestream unique

Focuses on their livestream audience’s needs

Surprises their livestream audience

Promotes their livestream

Interacts with their viewers

Tells viewers what to do at the end of a livestream (e.g., see more content, attend an event)

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References

Hope this helps with your writing!

[strangespector]

Heartbreak Anniversary

Summary: Love, break up and healing

Words: 873

A/N: Going through it right now

Meeting Jenna Ortega felt like a scene out of a movie. We were introduced by a mutual friend at a small gathering in Los Angeles. I had always been a fan of her work, admiring her talent and charisma from afar. The moment our eyes met, it felt like destiny. We clicked instantly, laughing and sharing stories late into the night. Jenna’s warmth and kindness were intoxicating, and it wasn’t long before we became inseparable.

My past was a tapestry of pain, woven from a troubled childhood with abusive and distant parents. Having Jenna in my life felt like a blessing, a beacon of hope that illuminated my darkest days. Our love blossomed quickly, and we spent every waking moment together, filling the voids in each other’s hearts.

As months passed, our bond grew stronger. We were inseparable, sharing dreams and fears, building a sanctuary of love and trust. But as they say, good things don’t last forever. Jenna landed a role in a new TV show that required her to be abroad for almost a year. The thought of being apart was unbearable, but I was adamant that our love could withstand the distance. Jenna, however, had reservations about a long-distance relationship, yet she agreed, trusting my optimism.

From the beginning, Jenna insisted on keeping our relationship a secret. She was adamant that her public image remain untarnished by the complications of a personal relationship. I understood her reasons but felt the sting of being hidden away, a secret love that couldn't be shared with the world.

The first few months were filled with constant communication. We texted, called, and video chatted every chance we got. But as Jenna’s schedule became more demanding, the messages became sparse, and calls went unanswered. My mental health began to spiral as I grappled with the fear of losing her. The distance wasn’t just physical; it started to feel emotional too. Despite my pleas, Jenna never offered to fly me out to visit her. I felt like an afterthought, a hidden part of her life that she could easily compartmentalize.

Then came the rumors. Social media buzzed with speculation about Jenna and her co-star, Emma. Paparazzi photos showed them together, looking cozy on multiple occasions. My heart shattered. Was I not good enough? The tabloids only fueled my insecurities, and soon, the story was everywhere.

Jenna called, knowing I had seen the articles. She assured me they were just rumors, that Emma was a good friend who supported her on tough days. I wanted to believe her, but the growing distance and lack of communication made it hard. I felt like I was begging for her attention, for her love. Jenna promised things would get better once her schedule eased up, but deep down, doubt began to take root.

Weeks turned into months, and nothing changed. I was tired of being the one holding on. I stopped updating Jenna about my life, stopped sending her good morning texts and detailed paragraphs about my day. My silence was met with indifference. Jenna didn’t reach out to mend the growing rift between us. I began to disassociate from the relationship, protecting my heart from further pain.

Then one day, Jenna called. Her voice was calm but distant. She said she couldn’t give me what I needed and ended our relationship. My heart shattered into a million pieces. How could she give up so easily after a year of being together? The pain was unbearable, but I knew I had to respect her decision. Tears streamed down my face as I realized it was over.

Months passed, and Jenna returned home, her show finally wrapped. She tried to adjust to life without her co-stars, without the constant bustle of work. Alone with her thoughts, Jenna began to regret breaking up with me. She tried reaching out, but I didn’t respond. I had moved on, surrounding myself with friends and family, picking up new hobbies, and slowly piecing my life back together. It was a painful process, filled with nights of tears and self-doubt, but I was finally starting to feel like I could breathe again.

Then came the event. I was working backstage, busy with preparations, when I saw her. Jenna walked into the dressing room, and our eyes met. She came up to me and said hi, her voice filled with nostalgia and regret. She told me she missed me, and for a moment, the world stopped. I smiled, acknowledging her words. Jenna said I looked great and was happy to see me thriving. Little did she know, I had spent countless nights crying over her, battling my demons in silence. But I had emerged stronger.

I told Jenna I was proud of her, that I always knew she was destined for great things. We both smiled, a bittersweet acknowledgment of what we had and what we lost. We knew the road had ended there. With a final embrace, we parted ways, thankful for the love we shared when we needed it most.

Every story has an ending, and ours was no different. Jenna and I went our separate ways, carrying the memories of our love. It wasn’t a fairytale, but it was real. And sometimes, that’s enough. In another universe, we would have been together.

[funkin-news]

ninjamuffin newgrounds post!

tl;dr

fuck ads!! use adblocker whenever you can!!

the crew tries to make fnf as ad-free as possible, not just the game but where you download it- it's why it's on itch/newgrounds and not anywhere that offers ad revenue

that being said, fnf mobile will likely have a free version which... will have ads. they will try not to make the ads too obnoxious

(there will be an ad-free paid version too!)

extra note from me, not the post: if you're an android user you totally shouldn't use youtube revanced and purpletv or anything for mobile youtube and twitch adblockers. it would be such a hindrance to the advertisers. ha ha

full post copied below ⬇️

greetings and merry xmas newgrounds

on my brain for a very long time has been advertisements. Something about ads that stick in my brain ever since I came across this little thing from Lichess.

In due time, unfortunately this post will become a bit hypocritical, as we will eventually publish FNF onto mobile, and that will very likely have a free ad supported version. Hopefully that doesn't undermine my thoughts too much, however FNF is more than just me and my brain! Not everything I say goes in terms of FNF decisions! So with all that being said, let me begin shouting about everything I hate about ads.

I use adblocker on everything, and you should too. UBlock Origin has been my reliable go to. Online ads are especially an insidious breed. I'll try not to be some tinfoil hat, but I do often wonder what the internet would look like if the online ad model *wasn't* fruitful back in the early days of the internet. Would Facebook, Google, etc. have an arms race to the bottom to get infinite amounts of data on every single person ever? Would social media algorithms optimize for a different experience other than *spend as much time as possible on our site*? Ads have existed before Youtube, Google, internet though. They exist on TV, on subways and buses, on radio, in newspapers. I think for the most part my deep hatred of ads is for online kind, I do think there can be "irl" ads that I find very unpleasant. Going on a subway or sitting at a bus stop, I think people deserve more dignity from their city public transit than to have something sold to them! I don't think an ad free life should be only reserved for those who can pay for spotify premium, youtube red, etc. I think everyone should be entitled to that DIGNITY.

X (the everything app, formerly Twitter ) has a Premium subscription that costs 10$/month (CAD), and they will only give you *half* the ads in your feed. How generous of them. I will be dramatic, and say that I look at ads with disgust. I hope to think I'm somewhat justified, as most ads look like dogshit, and are pretty worthless.

For a very long time (and currently, as of writing/posting) FNF has been entirely ad free. We did stand up to putting it on other web portals that offer ads and ad payments/rev share, because we do somewhat want to be part of the change we'd like to see in the world. We want to believe in a world where someone can put out a free game on itch/newgrounds, and have the development be supported purely off donations (which FNF was supported by that in the early days / first 6 months of development!). We definitely could have made much MUCH more money if we put FNF on websites that offer ad rev share, but we didn't, and I hope that doesn't fall on deaf ears.

However we do promote our own things from within the game, Kickstarter, merch, etc. I suppose I'm less upset or even thinking about that, I think there's a big difference if we had a lil Kickstarter trailer in-game that played, opposed to having an in-game advertisement for some fuckass mobile game or some cosmetics or somethin. We specifically are still curating what we are putting in the game with our lil links to merch, kickstarter, etc.

We also provide the soundtrack on Spotify / streaming services, which do indeed get money from ads. I think I'm so detatched from Spotify ads and being angry at them, since I've been spotify premium user even at the brokest poorest in my life... i need them album downloads!!! I do think that's an aspect where there is an adfree alternative, which is Bandcmap, where you can listen to the FNF OST as much as you want, and if you pay some coin, you can download it in high quality!

My thoughts on FNF mobile with ads is that they will make me very unhappy and deeply sad. I do sincerely apologize to those of you who would be unable to play FNF on anything other than a mobile device, and aren't able to get the full mobile version, so you become punished with ads. We do hope to not be obnoxious with mobile ads. If you have a computer, even a shitty busted one that runs slow, I personally hope you end up compiling the mobile version yourself to get past ads. The thought of that lets me rest easier just a little bit. The FNF will be proudly open source forever.

There will also be a paid version of FNF mobile, that will have no ads. Pay for that one if you please.

[pennamerequired]

Been mending my partner's pants while listening to an audiobook that is kicking my ass. Like damn, I fell for so much of the capitalist scam down to my core. I DO look for ways to hack my brain for productivity and how I can min-max my life 😬

Even posting on here the writer of the book was talking about how every time we do something we wanna optimize it, share it on social media etc etc. I'm giving myself a pass cause I don't share the stuff I do much these days.

Anyways, feeling proud of how my visible mending is going, found my thimble way too late in the game though haha.

[lizziesfirstwife]

Xaden Riorson Dating Headcanons

This man isn’t playing around when he likes someone

Alright, maybe he will tease you about the most embarrassing things to see you blush, but that’s only when you’re not together yet

Once you are together…

Let’s just say, together you’re far more of a menace than independently

But not for the obvious reasons

You tended to be utterly clumsy sometimes, to the point where Xaden had to escort you to most places so that you wouldn’t accidentally hit someone with your bag

It happened more times than you could count

One month, Garrick even had more bruises from you than from training

No one could grasp how someone like him could be with someone like you

You were…actually nice to people

How did your kindness and optimism not vanish over the time spent at Basgiath?

When he still had a crush on you, Sgaeyl bullied him for how distracted you would make her rider in the span of an eye glance

Wearing a different hair style? He was smitten

And it didn’t change after he asked you out

Asking you out was a phenomenon itself with the whole mindset of ‘we could die any second, why have relationships’

Whereas Sgaeyl didn’t stop teasing her rider about his soft spot for you, Xaden couldn’t care less about that

As long as he could hear the delighted giggles that escaped your mouth before you could help it

To say your sunny personality often contrasted against his grumpy one, wasn’t an understatement

With anyone else, he did not take off his tense, on-guard expression

But once he was in your presence again, his shoulders dropped with relief of finally letting down the mask he wore for everyone else

The mask of a man that couldn’t afford to have any weaknesses, or be seen as having a soft side

But believe me, once you two are alone, he doesn’t stop spoiling you

And I don’t mean the other spoiling cough cough, that’s a whole other story

All the random items, like the new flight jacket, or the leather boots that suddenly appeared in your room, of course had nothing to do with him

You always teased him about the redness that would paint his face when you confronted him about it

How shy he would get all of a sudden

He would make you regret laughing at him, later when you two were alone

Overall, he's that Barbie meme when dating

On the outside, a brooding and overly serious male

But on the inside?

He was just a mistreated person that cared deeply for the ones close to him

He would do anything to make you happy and content

Your dragons had had enough of your lovesick behavior by now

But how could they condemn you, with the times that were yet to come…

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(Edit: As of my knowledge, this was the first ever work of fiction on tumblr, ao3, etc, about Xaden. So please, reblog this, like this, comment, share it with your friends or on social media, as it gives me utter motivation to continue my work! 🫶)

Thank you for reading! There are literally no Xaden Riorson works out there, so I thought, let's make something! Normally I don't write for book characters, but we somehow have to survive until November 🌸 If you liked it, let me know in the comments or by liking and reblogging this post!