#To be announced

[palfriendpatine66]

Six Sentence Saturday

Because I said so and I CANNOT wait to share this. Working title Party of Three (subject to change) I was seized with the idea for an Obi-Wan/Quinlan/Siri threesome and had to start writing it immediately. NSFW snippet below the cut

“Come all over his tits,” Siri demanded as Quin’s breathing turned ragged and his hips rolled into the warm heat of Obi-Wan’s mouth. He looked up to meet her piercing blue eyes as she fucked into Obi-Wan and dragged out those pathetic little whimpers he only ever made while taking cock. Obi-Wan’s throat fluttered around his length with each sound that was driven out of him with another thrust of Siri’s strong hips and dragged Quin closer to the edge of his orgasm.

He considered not pulling out, remaining buried in the wet caress of Obi-Wan’s mouth as he reached his climax, but he was a Knight and he had enough self discipline and restraint to withdraw and take himself in hand. His fist flew over his length as he focused on the sight of Siri lifting Obi-Wan’s right leg even higher still so that her silicone blue dick could thrust in at an angle that made Obi-Wan cry out and Siri moan as she ground into him. But it was Obi-Wan reaching up to caress his tensing thighs and cup his heavy balls while his wrecked voice whispered, “Quin” that brought him over the edge, shooting ropes of cum over Obi-Wan’s chest that Siri grabbed tightly, digging her nails in and marking just as much as Quin.

[iriel3000]

Rules: Post at least four spoiler pictures and/or gifs to describe your current wip without any context.

Thank you for the tag @caiti-creative-corner!!🤗

tagging @scavengerssuccotash and @scarlettjohanssones to play if you want.

you know I just want some sort of mood board 😆

[tanaudel]

[staff]

A message from a few of the trans staff at Tumblr & Automattic:

We want trans people, and LGBTQ+ people broadly, to feel welcome on Tumblr, in part because we as trans people at Tumblr and Automattic want it to be a space where we ourselves feel included. We want to feel like this is a platform that supports us and fights for our safety. Tumblr is made brighter and more vibrant by your presence, and the LGBTQ+ folks who help run it are fighting all the time for this, for you, internally. 

A few days ago, Matt Mullenweg (the CEO of Automattic, Tumblr’s parent company) responded to a user’s ask about an account suspension in a way that negatively affected Tumblr’s LGBTQ+ community. We believe that Matt's response to this ask and his continued commentary has been unwarranted and harmful. Tumblr staff do not comment on moderation decisions as a matter of policy for a variety of reasons—including the privacy of those involved, and the practicalities of moderating thousands of reports a day. The downside of this policy is that it is very easy for rumors and incorrect information about actions taken by our Trust & Safety team to spread unchecked. Given this, we want to clarify a few different pieces of this situation:

The reality of predstrogen's suspension was not accurately conveyed, and made it seem like we were reaching for opportunities to ban trans feminine people on the platform. This is not the case. The example comment shared in the post linked above does not meet our definition of a realistic threat of violence, and was not the deciding factor in the account suspension.

Matt thereafter failed to recognize the harm to the community as a result of this suspension. Matt does not speak on behalf of the LGBTQ+ people who help run Tumblr or Automattic, and we were not consulted in the construction of a response to these events.

Last year, the "mature" and "sexual themes" community labels were erroneously applied to some users' posts. An outside team of contractors tasked with applying community labels to posts were responsible for this larger trend of mislabeling trans-related content. When our Trust & Safety team discovered this issue (thanks largely to reports from the community), we removed the contracted team’s ability to apply community labels and added more oversight to ensure it does not happen again. In the Staff post about this, LGBTQ+ staff pushed to be more transparent but were overruled by leadership. The termination of a contractor mentioned in the original ask response was for an unrelated incident which was incorrectly attributed to this case. We regret that the mislabeling ever happened, and the negative impact it has had on the trans community on Tumblr. 

Transition timelines are not against our community guidelines, and weren’t a factor considered by the moderation team when discussing suspensions and subsequent appeals. We do not take action against content that is related to transitioning or trans bodies unless it includes violations of the Community Guidelines.

When it comes to the experience of trans folks on Tumblr encountering transphobic content, and interacting with bigoted users, we understand and share your frustrations. Tumblr’s policies, and Automattic’s policies, are written to ensure freedom of speech and expression. We prohibit harassment as defined in our Community Guidelines, but we know that this policy falls short of protecting users from the wider scope of harmful speech often used against LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people.

Going forward, Tumblr is taking the following actions:

Prioritizing anti-harassment features that will empower users to more effectively protect themselves from harassment.

Building more internal tooling for us as Staff to proactively identify and mitigate instances of harassment.

Reviewing which of the tags frequently used by the trans community are blocked, and working to make them available next week.

We’re sorry for how this all transpired, and we’re actively fighting to make our voices heard more and prevent something like this from happening again in the future. We know firsthand that having to deal with situations like this as a Tumblr user is difficult, particularly as a member of an already frequently targeted and harassed community. We know it will take time to regain your trust, and we’re going to put in the work to rebuild it.

We appreciate the space we have been given to express our concerns and dissent, and we are thankful that Matt’s (and Automattic’s) strong commitment to freedom of expression has facilitated it.

We will continue to fight to make Tumblr safe for us all.

— This statement was authored by multiple trans employees of Tumblr and Automattic.

[gentlyepigrams]

There's a post going around Tumblr about how if you're post-menopausal and have bleeding, you should get it checked by your doctor. I brought some minor bleeding I'd had up in a doctor visit earlier this year, prompted by that post, and this week, after a biopsy, I found out I have cancer. It's early stage and the survival odds at 5 years are 99%. I have an oncologist appointment and we may have caught it early enough that surgery alone will be sufficient treatment (no radiation/chemo).

So that post may have saved my life and it may have made my treatment a lot easier too.

If you get into menopause and then start bleeding again, really, get your reproductive innards checked out. The life you save may be your own.

[novella-november]

Novella November 2024 Announcement Post

Hate AI, but love writing challenges?

Want to take part in a global, fun project to write a Novella in one month?

Grab some friends, and take part in Novella November, by writing 1,000 words a day for the month of November, ending with a 30,000 word Novella to test and stretch your novel-writing skills!

Your goal is not perfection, but merely getting into the habit of writing a litte bit every single day :D

No website, no sign-ups -- Just a community initiative to write using only your own word!

What are the rules? Just Three so far!

#1 - No AI

#2 - No Plagiarizing

#3 - Wordcount for the month should only come from what you write during the month.

What does that mean?

Only words written during November should go towards your Wordcount for the month... but! Feel free to use your 30k words as a continuation of previous writing, or just make it the first 30k words in a longer novel!

Don't think you can write a whole entire 30k word story? Write a series of short stories that total up to 30k!

Not ready to write original works yet? Write a 30k word fanfiction that you can post after the month is over!

Share your writing experience, tips, encouragement, and questions in the #Novella November tag!

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EDIT, from the tags: Want a progress tracker? Track your progress with TrackBear!

https://trackbear.app/

Don't have a word processor? Use LibreOffice , the free and open-source alternative to Microsoft Word!

Want to organize/storyboard your Novel and don't want to pay a subscription? Try 7writer by Simon Haynes!

Want to be able to listen to your story aloud for proofreading using TTS (text to speech)? Try Balabolka!

Or, create some custom progress / Goal Cards in advance you can fill out as you reach word goals! For ideas and templates, search this blog for "goal cards" :D

Want to do a writing challenge in more than just November? Check out my ideas here for year round challenges to keep you writing consistently! Got feedback? Send it in, I'd love to see everyone's ideas!

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EDIT 2: I almost forgot to mention, if you are unable to write/type your story, you can also narrate/dictate your story to your preferred recording device!

If you're doing a Recording only and it doesn't automatically generate a transcript, it would obviously be hard to judge the word count -- but you're also working with a lot of obstacles, so I'd say if you're able to complete your story via voice recording from start to finish, you've definitely achieved the goal!

Edit #3: added the title "Novella November 2024 announcement post" to the top to make it more standard with my Ominous October and Drabble December posts (will be updating Outline October shortly) , added "Official Announcement Post 2024" to the tags so people can easily find the monthly events for 2024, and added a bit of bold to the third bullet point in the original post from September 2nd 2024 for emphasis.

[linuxgamenews]

Build and Expand Your Gnome Village in EcoGnomix

EcoGnomix that's a mixed game of roguelite and city builder for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the brilliant minds at Irox Games. Due to make its way onto Steam and GOG. Irox Games and Untold Tales just announced a new title, EcoGnomix. This quirky roguelite and city builder hybrid is all about building a gnome village while exploring mystical caves. Let’s dive in. In EcoGnomix, you’ll send a team of specialist gnomes on rogue-lite runs into enchanted caves. These little guys will gather resources and bring them back to expand your village. The more you grow your gnome-topia, the deeper your gnomes can go into the caves.

EcoGnomix - Announcement Trailer

Choosing your team is crucial. You’ll also need to gather resources, collect supplies, and fight off enemies in strategic turn-based gameplay. But watch out! Each turn makes the cave more unstable, and bats will nibble away at your supplies. So, plan carefully and decide when it’s time to head back. The deeper you go, the more supplies you’ll need, so balance your resources wisely. Adapt your team as you explore different biomes, combine upgrades and units to create powerful synergies. And remember, even if a run doesn’t go as planned, you’ll always bring something back. Eager to try EcoGnomix out? There’s a free Steam demo available right now, playable on Linux via Proton.

Features:

Build Your Gnome Village Above the caves, you’ll build a bustling gnome village. Unlock new buildings for upgrades and abilities, set up production chains for valuable resources, and create a tiny economy to support your gnome adventurers.

Strategic Roguelite Runs Each EcoGnomix level requires strategic thinking. Pick from a variety of gnomes, each with their own specialties. Send them out to gather resources and supplies while battling foes. At the end of each turn, reposition your team, add more gnomes if needed, and gather again. But be careful! With each turn, the cave becomes more unstable, and supplies dwindle. Plan your moves and decide when it’s time to leave and move on.

A Unique Team for Every Expedition Every EcoGnomix run lets you change and upgrade your team, making each expedition unique. Adapt your playstyle to what you need for the run, swapping and mixing gnomes and upgrades to get the job done. Discover hidden abilities and game changing upgrades that combine in unexpected ways.

Progress with Every Run No matter how a run ends, you’ll always bring back resources. The deeper you go, the more valuable the loot, but even a short trip is worth it. Every expedition helps you grow stronger.

So, grab your gnome squad and start building your dream village while exploring the depths of enchanted caves. EcoGnomix roguelite and city builder is due to take you on an epic adventure via Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Coming to both Steam and GOG. The release date is TBD.

[stargirl230]

thanks for the light

I was just trying to figure out how procreate works but then the op brainworms got to me and 35 hours later here we are! can you tell I miss home-cooked meals :')

(no reposts; reblogs appreciated)

[galaxymagitech]

Bruce: Congratulations, Jason! You’re the first of my kids to graduate college!

Dick: Yeah, first and only one for all eternity!

Bruce: *Ignoring Dick by sheer willpower* Anyway, what are you planning to do next?

Jason: I think I’m going to continue my education in English Lit.

Bruce: *nervously* Great. You’ll get a Master’s Degree, right?

Jason: …

Bruce: …right?

Jason: Actually, I’m going for a PhD.

Bruce: This is a terrible joke. You’re over the supervillainy, right, Jay?

Jason: Look, my application to GothamU’s PhD program was accepted!

Bruce: No child! Of mine! Will get! A PhD!!!

Jason: I’m hoping to be a literature professor at GothamU, if I survive long enough.

Bruce: *screams incoherently*

Dick: I think you broke him.

[sixth-light]

so one of the things I was vaguely aware of before reproducing was that people hold a lot of anxiety around the gender of babies and 'wrongly' gendering babies (i.e. failing to guess correctly based on their clothes and appearance what their genital configuration is) and having now had a baby: wow, yes, they really do.

I take an extremely laissez-faire approach to baby clothes because like, they are constantly being thrown up on and grown out of and so on, what matters is that they are clean and easy to put on and I am not spending $$$$$ on them. as long as the colour/design is not directly offensive, it's fine. what this means is that people are quite frequently 'misgendering' the baby and then falling over themselves to apologise about it.

and, like, I haven't even had a chance to dress him in anything pink yet; this is based on rules I didn't expect like 'anything with flowers or sparkly bits on it is for girls only'. equally, I do not care when this happens because it's an irrelevancy, but THEY care to make sure I am not offended. so I have started telling them "look, he's only [x] months old; his gender is baby."

and you know what? you'd be surprised how many otherwise average heterosexual people process this and go "huh, yeah, I guess it is." there is a tiny amount of hope for the future after all.

[the-haunted-office]

Me: I should make more living muses.

Also me: Guess who? x)

Link

[boy-yaoi]

I’ve come here to make an announcement! Shadow the hedgehog’s a JOLLY ass NICE LISTER! He GAVE PRESENTS to my fucking wife. That’s right! He took his hedgehog fuckin BURLAP SACK out and GAVE A GIFT to my fucking wife, and he said his BELLS were “this JINGLY!” and i said “that’s JOLLY!” So i’m making a callout-post on my twitter dot com: Shadow the hedgehog your STOCKING’S FULLA COAL and guess what? Here’s what my STOCKING looks like! 💣💣💣💣💣💥💥💥💥 That’s right baby! No coal! No sticks! No itchy sweaters! Look at that it looks like CANDYCANES and TOYS! He GIFTED my wife so guess what? I’m gonna GIFT the world! That’s right! This is what you get! My super RED-NOSED REINDEER!

[kkopimint]

when you're crying about the cancellation but remember how good YOI was to you

[evie-carnahan]

HECK YEAH NIMONA !! 🤘

[gastrophobia]

Friendly reminder!

[wizard-legs]

I hate Justin McElroy for validating my lifelong fear of invisible ocean creatures in my pool with the ‘glass shark’ bit, because now every time I am in ANY body of water I have to act like I’m not afraid of Glass Shark so it can’t smell my very real fear