#but don’t upload it publicly??? where they can see it??

[magefelixir]

outsiders musical fandom (that isn’t us ppl on tumblr) try to be normal and practice decorum with the actors (real people)

[hdmsbsna]

Hello, I saw your post that you uploaded about Paul's writings😭😭😭, so I wanted to ask if you could make one of Paul x actress reader, I don't know, maybe he's going to see it behind the scenes or I don't know

REQUESTED: so i kind of got carried away with this, and i actually kind of love it. i'm deciding on whether or not i should make it a series, never done one before though😭 anyways...let me know what you guys think.

pairing: paul mescal x reader (fluff)

warnings: none

description: close, but not close enough follows two popular actors, you and paul, navigating a close friendship complicated by rumors and paparazzi. after a wild night, you both deal with the fallout of being misinterpreted as a couple, despite only wanting to stay friends. you both navigate your friendship with humor, understanding, and subtle flirtations, ultimately realizing how much you mean to each other.

word count: 2.2k

title: close, but not close enough.

song: lowkey by rochelle jordan

you wake up with a throbbing headache, which reminds you of the things that occurred last night but before you have time to reminisce… you all of a sudden have the urge to vomit. you quickly run to your bathroom and puke your organs out, it feels like never-ending vomit.

you’re about three minutes into just pure retching when you feel a pair of hands on ur shoulders, you’re too out of it to care who’s touching you, you just take the support and continue with your business. eventually the person’s hands pull back your hair, and as they graze over your neck that’s when you realize whose hands those belongs to

“PAUL? WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE?” you yell.

“jesus fucking christ, i slept over. do you mind?” he responds back

“do i mind? this is my house.” you respond lowering your voice. “do i mind?” repeating the sentence again wondering where he found the audacity.

“listen, i’m sure you remember we were all drunk. the others were able to get dd’s but i forgot to beforehand and when i tried to call an uber they hung up on me. i slept on the couch, don’t worry.” paul said clearly, trying not to piss you off any more.

“gosh paul, you know you can’t do shit like this. what if the paparazzi catches you leaving my house? i really don’t need another rumor going around.” you say, completely calm now.

“yeah, you’re right i’m sorry but at least we’re saving gas today.” he responds back, clearly not that sorry.

“pfhaha you think we’re driving to set together? you’re out of your mind, you sir are going back to your house and getting your own car.” you say matter-of-factly.

“really? you hate me that much?”

“yes..” you say watching his expression get mad. “now go get your stuff and i’ll see you in a bit.”

“fine whatever, hope you get even sicker.” he says as he walks out of your bedroom.

“FUCK YOU!” you yell back. you hear his laughter from across the house.

“love you too!” he says as the front door opens and closes.

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you and paul are both very popular actors, you guys have worked on a project once before and both of you guys are back to do another. he was one of your best friends and you genuinely enjoyed his presence but unfortunately because of the first film you guys filmed which was a romance, so many people have ‘shipped’ you guys together including fans, directors, writers and even your mutuals. it can be so frustrating when so many people want you together. you and paul of course don’t like each other, only friend feelings there, however you obviously take on more responsibility between the two of you, making sure that what you do doesn’t give people the wrong impression. unfortunately for you, paul doesn’t care at all.

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“i’m saying that we can’t be publicly hanging out, people will get the wrong impression” you say over the phone, currently on facetime with him.”

“who gives a shit? i mean we know exactly what we are and what we aren’t, people are going to come up with their own impressions anyways so we should just be ourselves.” paul responds not understanding your worry.

“yeah, i know but i don’t want to have to always worry about our outings being the headline of the next ‘people’ magazine” you say trying to get him to understand.

“we’re already in the ‘people’ magazine.” pauls retorts.

“okay, well this is my decision whether or not you agree with it. only private hangouts from now on.”

“fine,” pauls says clearly not happy with your decision “maybe we should just fake date and like give them what they want and then we’ll break up and no one will care about us again”

“you’re actually insane for that, tell me that wasn’t an actual thought of yours.” you chuckle.

“i’m just trying to think of ways where i can enjoy the company of one of my best friends.”

“i just told you, private hangouts. there’s no way around it, that’s that.” you say sternly.

“you’re hot when you’re serious.” paul says, expecting a reaction from you.

“okay and that’s where we end this call, talk to you never.”

“mhm, love you too sweetie.”

that conversation happened about three months ago and you must say, paul had done an excellent job making sure you guys were never seen together. that’s one of the things you loved most about him, he may not be happy with your decisions but he’ll always respect and follow them. you know paul loves you and just wants to hang out with his best friend, but you can’t afford the damage of one misinterpreted photo affecting you for months out of your life. paul may not know it now, but this decision is benefiting him a lot.

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you took a shower right after paul left, you definitely needed it especially with all the vomit on you. you took your hangover medications that you’ve had for years. 

after your shower, you got into some comfy clothes and tied your hair up. you didn’t feel like putting in any effort to your appearance today, especially since paul already saw you this rough.  you grab your keys, wallet and phone and head out the door. you walk to a coffee shop and order a matcha latte and have an uber pick you up and take you to set. 

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the uber has dropped you off, and you make your way to set. as you walk past everyone, you’re getting so many awkward looks. the tension is extremely high, you walk past your favorite producer and he just puts his head down. finally, you make it to your chair only to be interrupted.

“hey, umm the director wants to see you…” emily says awkwardly, she’s the director’s assistant.

“okay, where is he?” you ask.

“he’s over by the food.”

“mkay, thanks.” you respond as you start making your way to the food area.

on your way there you bump into paul…he sure knows how to clean up.

“hey, you heading to steve?” he asks.

“what? yeah, are you?” you ask clearly confused.

“yeah, emily told me he wanted to see me. you think we’re in trouble?” he asks.

“i mean we haven’t done anything wrong so he probably just wants to talk about a scene or something.”

“maybe, did you see how people were staring when you walked in?”

“yeah it was super weird, they did it to you too?” you ask him.

“yeah, they did.” 

you arrive at the food area and you see your director, steve. he’s grabbing some grapes and putting them on his plate. you and paul both give each other a stare and start walking towards him. you notice that some people around you were staring as you went up to steve.

“sir, you wanted to see us?” you say as you lightly tap his shoulder.

“ahh, hello guys. yes, i did want to see you both. i just wanted to remind you guys that dating while filming is not my preference, and although we’re almost finished shooting i will not hesitate to replace you guys.”

“i’m sorry…what?” paul asks, clearly upset.

“yeah, where is all of this coming from?” you ask irritated.

“next time you guys sleep together, try to be a little more sneaky.” he says as he throws a phone on the table and walks away.

you and paul both go to look what’s on the phone and to your disdain it’s ‘people’ magazine with the big and bold title of  “actor, paul mescal, was seen leaving co-stars apartment, proving all of the rumors true.” and right below that, is a picture of paul looking straight into the camera, only a block away from your apartment.

“fuuuuuuuuck” paul almost whispers.

“you’ve got to be shitting me. this is fucking ridiculous.” you say.

“listen, i’m so sorry. i really tried to be sneaky.”

“no, it’s not your fault. i knew this would happen eventually, i was just hoping it would be after we wrapped.” you say disappointedly.

“well, i guess we just have to explain ourselves to steve and hope for the best.”

“yeah, i guess so.” you sigh.

you honestly weren’t mad at paul at all, after all it’s not like he was the one who made these pictures surface. but you were however, mad at everyone else for believing that shit. you had assumed that over the year and a half you’ve worked with these people, they would be able to figure out what was false and what wasn’t. of course, you were wrong in that thinking…

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you had just finished wrapping up filming for the day, you were so exhausted and honestly all you wanted to do was go home and get drunk again.

“hey, you did a great job today.” paul says, interrupting your thoughts.

“thank you paul, as did you,” you think for a moment “you wanna come over and have a drink?”

paul laughs. “you’re joking right?”

“what? why would i be joking?”

“well i mean you’re the one that’s always saying we can’t be seen together.” paul says, chuckling.

“well, we’ve already been ‘seen’ together so let’s just enjoy ourselves.” you say, really wanting some company.

“god, if only someone had said that before.” paul says sarcastically.

“are you coming or not?”

“sureee, since you want me sooo bad.” paul says teasingly.

“yeah yeah, fuck you.”

you grab your stuff and walk off set with paul. “did you bring your car?” you ask paul.

“no i got an uber this morning.” he responded.

“mmm okay, well i’ll give you a ride then.” you say.

you open your car door and paul walks over to left side, getting into the passenger seat. you both are in the car and you turn the heater on because of how cold it was. you have paul put on some music and you head back to your apartment. the music honestly became useless considering you guys were chatting the whole time, mostly talking about the rumors going around. 

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you eventually arrive at your apartment, both you and paul get out of the car. you unlock the gate and head inside, taking off your slides once you reach your front door. you unlock your door and let paul shut and lock it.

“i’m going to get in some more comfortable clothes, liquor’s in that cabinet.” you say pointing your finger to a cabinet right above the fridge.”

“alright.” pauls responds.

you quickly go in your room and grab some loose shorts and a hoodie, changing your socks as well. you make your way to the kitchen and find two glasses of wine. you loved wine.

“good choice paul good choice.”

“what can i say? i know you better than you give me credit for.”

“it sure appears that way,” you say in response. “come on let’s go sit on the couch, i’ll put on a movie.”

you and paul head to the couch sitting next to each other, you grab the remote and turn on the tv scrolling through peacock.

“mmm, we should watch ‘speak no evil’ it just came out” you say.

“yep, that’s fine by me.” paul says.

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“why the fuck wouldn’t they just go through the front door?!” you say, upset over the character’s choice.

you’re about an hour into the movie and seven glasses of wine into the night. over the night you and paul had managed to scoot closer to each other, you lay your head on his shoulder as you continue to watch the movie. you’re a lightweight when it comes to alcohol which is why you only ever drink around paul, you find yourself staring at paul as he’s watching the movie. his blue eyes appear darker than they actually are and his skin lighting up with every flash of the movie. paul eventually turns to face you, both of you just staring at each other. you look down at his lips as he looks down at yours, you bite the inside of your cheek. you continue to hold his gaze before finally returning back to the movie.

the movie comes to the end, and you guys both shuffle around. paul stretching and you doing the opposite, you were so tired. all you wanted to do right now was fall asleep. “paul, take me to my room please.” you ask, not even thinking about it.

“yes ma’am” paul responds as he picks you up and carries you to your room, laying you down on your comfortable and unmade bed. as soon as your body hits that mattress, a sense of relaxation clouds your body. you mumble a ‘thank you’ to him as you slowly drift off. 

“i’ll see you tomorrow then,” paul says as he walks to your door, he pauses for a moment before saying 

“i enjoy you so much, you don’t even understand.” 

“me too paul,” you tiredly mumble. “i love you, see you tomorrow.”

“goodnight lovely girl.”

hope you guys liked this, let me know if i should make it a series💕

requests and dms are opened, feel free to get in touch. also just turned on anonymous requests, i wanted to keep your thoughts private. love you guys !!

[hamiltonaf]

Oh my god I’m so excited to see your requests are open I wanted to request something for the lovely Daniel ricciardo being more handsy with reader while on the paddock and him getting interviewed about it later since the fans have been posting pictures of their intimate moments and him kind of joking in a “how could I not?” Type of way? Thank you

PDA | Daniel Ricciardo

Pairing: Daniel Ricciardo x Female Reader

Word Count: 907

Warnings: None

A/N: Hello loves ! Firstly, apologies for the delay in writing requests as I had a lot going on. If you’ve sent in a request, I’m working on it, just bear with me :) Hope you babes enjoy. Thanks anon for requesting .xx

The Monza GP was a special race weekend for Daniel, besides his home race. With his Italian roots, it’s his second home so indirectly another home race.

This special race weekend had inspired him I guess you could say for our relationship to be full on public. For the many months we’ve been together, I’ve made my few appearances in the paddock and sometimes alongside Daniel but rarely. I quite enjoy our relationship being private, but I guess if he’s happier with us being public then so be it.

Besides the rare ‘papped’ pictures of us together - which left some people to question on numerous occasions if we’re still together - we don’t even have posts of each other on our socials. It’s always the private but not secret kind of story posts…I guess that all ends now.

I only managed to arrive in Monza on race day, no pressure. Note the sarcasm. As soon as we jumped out of the car, I suddenly felt sick at the thought of all eyes on us.

Daniel noticed I zoned out, he then snapped his fingers in front of me, “Babe are you okay ?” He asked concerned. “Yeah I’m okay” I forced a smile. He grabbed a hold of my hand and I guess he noticed the clamminess. “Are you sure you’re okay ?” He furrowed his brows. “You look nervous” he added. “I’m not gonna lie…I am” I admitted with a sigh.

“Nervous about what love ?” He asked concerned. “I’m not used to attention in public” I said as I looked everywhere but him. He then grabbed a hold of my face to look at him, “Just relax. I’m with you every step of the way… I just want to show you off to the world without hiding it anymore. I want to love you publicly and not hide it anymore - not gonna lie, it’s also kind of getting hard for me to resist touching you” he smirked.

After laughing along with him, it helped a lot with easing my nerves. Thank god for sunglasses as well. As long as I had them on, the nerves didn’t exist. We walked in the paddock hand in hand, nothing major.

Up until it was time for Daniel to leave the garage, he surprised me by engulfing me in a hug and leaving a kiss on my cheek. “Good luck babe and be safe” I said softly to him before he left. I failed to realise that being a new wag means being watched at all times.

I don’t know what had gotten over me, a boost of confidence and a moment of being proud for Daniel’s great race finish had me returning the favour of engulfing Daniel in a hug and leaving a kiss on his cheek. He then lifted me up and spun me around. In that moment it felt like we were the only ones in that garage and everyone else was muted.

Before we knew it, he had to quickly leave to attend to post-race interviews. I waited patiently in his drivers room and decided to waste some time on my socials. As I was scrolling, a video was already uploaded of one of Daniel’s interviews. Out of curiosity I decided to play it.

“So Daniel, incredible result in the Alpha Tauri today ! Brilliant drive, where did that come from or perhaps should I say who helped with that ?” Natalie teased. He immediately started blushing and looked away, it was so cute to watch. “Welllll” he trailed. “Oh come on, tell us how (Y/N) motivated you today. You guys make a lovely couple and I have to ask since everyone can’t stop talking about how cute you both are, you can’t seem to leave her can you ?” Natalie joked.

“How can I not, have you guys seen her ? She just makes me so happy and she’s one of my biggest cheerleaders. I’m a really lucky guy and I just wanted her to be apart of my special weekend. Today’s result was all so I could see that reaction from her” he smiled proudly. “You mean this one ?” Natalie asked as she then showed him the array of pictures that were taken of us today. “Paddock favourite already. Well, thank you for your time and hopefully we’ll see you both at the next race weekend. Cheers !” Natalie said lastly. “Of course ! Cheers guys” Daniel said lastly before the interview ended. “Handsome guy” he said from behind me.

“Oh my god ! Dan you scared me” I said as I placed a hand on my chest. “Sorry love, let’s get going” he said as he held his hand out for me to hold. With our fingers entwined, we walked through the paddock to the car. Fans and photographers around had taken pictures, I didn’t mind since I was comfortable at this point.

Once we got into the car, I broke the silence “You really did a hard launch today” I smiled. “That wasn’t a hard launch for me” he pouted. “What was missing ?” I furrowed my brows. “This” he said as he cupped my cheeks and pulled me in for a sweet kiss. So much for thinking we were alone, I quickly broke away when I heard screaming from fangirls. “Well, that really was a hard launch” I said as I felt the heat flush my cheeks.

[user9298274001127482]

Following Me

pairing: bf!matt x gf!reader!collegestudent

warnings: protective bf matt, blood, slight angst??, mainly fluff

a one-shot where matt’s gf y/n starts getting followed at her college by a bunch of his fans after revealing their relationship on social media

It had been a few months since you and Matt had launched your relationship publicly, a year and a half since you had got together and 3 years since you’ve known each other.

Most of the fans already knew you when you were friends with Matt and his brothers but they didn’t care about you enough to notice you in public. However, when it was known that the two of you were dating everyone was suddenly obsessed with you and asking for pictures on the street.

Majority of his fans approved of your relationship and adored you but a few of them despised you for god knows what. You weren’t an influencer like Matt but you had a few hundred thousand followers from your relationship with him.

You were studying a business degree in your university and were currently in your second year. The college library was always your favourite place to go and study during free time between or before classes, it was always quiet and peaceful and you could focus and relax.

But these past few months people have been taking pictures of you at the library and uploading them online. You would never see someone actually take the picture during the moment but you would see the pictures being posted on instagram and TikTok a few hours later.

You didn’t tell Matt but you were sure he’d already seen them, every day you would scroll on instagram and out of the blue you would see a picture of you sitting at the library, airpods in, notebook infront of you, macbook open and an iced coffee in your hand. The library was no lonher your relaxing study area.

You wanted to tell Matt but what could he do about it??

The Next Day

Your classes had just finished and it was around 3pm and you didn’t have any plans for the day so you decided to go to the library to study for a few hours and maybe catch one of the multiple people taking pictures of you.

You go and sit down at your usual table and start rewriting your notes. All of a sudden you hear a camera click and turn to see a guy from your college taking a picture of you. You shoot him a dirty look but from the corner of your eye you see more phones held up. More people taking pictures.

There are currently 5 people taking pictures of you thinking that you don’t notice. You immediately pack up your stuff and text Matt.

Matt ❤️

| Hi Matt can you please meet me at the cafe near my college there are people taking pictures of me and Idk what do

| Oh my wtf I’m at a nearby gas station I’ll be right there don’t worry

You speed walk out of the campus and down the street to the cafe, your breaths quickening as you keep turning your head to see the 2 guys from college following you. They both try to act normal like they aren’t following you but you know they are. You see Matt’s car park into the parking infront of the cafe. Your speed quickens as he steps out of the car and waits for you on the sidewalk.

The two guys are still a few meters behind you so you have a few seconds to talk to Matt before they catch up to you. “Matt those guys behind us are following me and they were taking pictures of me at the library do something please” you blurt out while holding his hand. Matt looks furious. How could he not do something? His girlfriend was getting followed by some creeps, it was almost as if he felt guilty. Like it was his fault.

The guys catch up and one of them just happens to have to tie his shoelace right next to you while the other guy waits. You give Matt another look, unsure if he was gonna do something or not. “Can you guys stop fucking following y/n?” He raises his voice to the guys. “No we- I don’t know- I-“ “Don’t fucking lie I know you’ve been taking pictures of her on campus your making her uncomfortable and I don’t like seeing guys being obsessed with my girlfriend” Matt yells back.

Your gaze goes back and forth from the two guys and Matt. You had never seen him so angry and so protective over you. “What are you gonna do if we keep following her huh?” “Yeah r u gonna get your other triplet brothers on us” the guys mock as they step closer to Matt. Matt glares at them as they step closer. “Oh look the ‘famous youtuber’ can’t even defend himse-“punch. Matt had punched one of them right in the face and given him a blood nose.

Before anyone had time to react you see Matt’s large fist in the air again and land right onto the second guys face giving him a nasty black eye. “What the fuck” one of the guys says while the other is too busy wiping the blood from his nose on his t-shirt. “Matt you didn’t have to-“ “Y/n stop, I did what I had to alright” Matt says gently but seriously while grabbing my hand and leading me to the passenger side of his car and opening the door.

He gets into the drivers seat. “I know me fucking attacking guys on the street isn’t a good image for me and my brothers career but I had to defend you alright. If anyone is making you uncomfortable or hurting you or anything, I’m always gonna do something okay? You’re my girlfriend, I love you more than anything” Matt softly says holding your hand while looking down at his feet. Matt’s words just make your heart melt. “Oh Matt, I love you too, so much and I’m so grateful for you. Thank you” you tell him while peppering his cheek in kisses as you watch his face go red from blushing at your sweet words.

[liliesmultiverse]

⋆ˊˎ-•̩̩͙- *̩̩̥͙ things i'm most excited for in my home reality!!

: ̗̀➛ my relationship. this is what i’m most excited for, my relationship with aaron. we’re quite literally soulmates and i don’t care if it’s cheesy to script that. it’s a private relationship because honestly it’s nobody’s business but ours. we haven’t even told our families yet but they’ll find out at christmas. we don’t exactly plan on announcing it publicly anytime soon. we aren’t gonna hide it though, we’re just gonna let people speculate until we are ready to officially come out with it. and oh my god, i scripted he has a few tattoos as well but there’s one that i absolutely love & am 100% gonna lick. eventually. anyways… just look up james potter tattoo and you’ll see what i mean.

: ̗̀➛ my parents relationship. i absolutely adore my mom, she’s my favorite person in the entire universe and she deserves someone who’s hopelessly devoted to her. like my dad (chris) absolutely adores her and practically worships the ground she walks on. he brings her to every single one of his movie premieres and all of the award shows. he spoils the absolute fuck out of her and is just absolutely in love with her.

: ̗̀➛ the greenhouse. okay, so i scripted me & aaron have a greenhouse a few yards away from the house and it’s huge. like it has two stories, huge. imagine the greenhouse from hogwarts legacy, okay? it’s really really beautiful too. intricate glass, ivy crawling up the sides in random directions, a cobbled-dirt path leading from our back patio to it, fairy lights lighting up the path. we only have plants on the first floor right now but we hope to eventually have plants growing on the second floor too.

: ̗̀➛ my fans & community. definitely one of my favorite parts. there’s a ton of extremely talented editors, fanfic writers, etc. everyone is extremely kind as well and my community is very welcoming. it’s a free & open space where you can talk about anything, even shifting. no hate happens and anyone who tries to is completely ignored and blocked immediately. they’re also very patient and treat me as a human instead of demanding content on a daily basis, which makes me feel bad bc i haven’t been streaming on twitch or uploading youtube videos since my break-up with reneé :(

: ̗̀➛ winter snow. starting from the first day of the season to the last day of the season, it snows all season long no matter where i am in the world because having lived in a state that rarely gets snow in this reality fucking. sucks.

: ̗̀➛ stargazing. i’ve scripted there’s absolutely no light pollution, never has been and never will be. i want to be able to enjoy late night stargazing picnics with my boyfriend. i want to be able to search for constellations and point them out happily when i find them. i just want nights with a sky filled with stars.

: ̗̀➛ the marauders fandom. i have made some major changes to this fandom because holy fuck, i love the marauders but the fandom sucks in this reality. for starters, it’s a lot less toxic. everyone’s headcanons & opinions are respected and haters are blocked immediately instead of being interacted with. like my community, it’s also open and welcoming to any new fans. i did script a certain ship (not starchaser) was a lot less popular so it doesn’t appear in nearly every single fic and that a certain fanfic doesn’t exist as well. i’m not saying which ship & fic but the two coincide so i’ll let you guess.

: ̗̀➛ the food. oh my god the food. it tastes 1000x times better but especially when aaron cooks for me. he’s an amazing cook and is even learning how to cook italian dishes. all the food he makes is completely homemade as well so just ughhh. i also scripted that water tastes like cherries.

[wildpeachfarm]

i’m just so sad for george man… having one drunken encounter with a girl you thought was 21+, that was reciprocating all night and still were friendly months later, then a few months later all of a sudden you’re being labeled a groomer, an abuser and hell even rapist by some is depressing to watch.

seeing your friends HAVING to publicly turn their backs on your bc they’re afraid to be associated with you bc of the backlash, stepping back from conventions because of your own safety bc someone’s friends decided to distort the encounter she had with you until they convinced her you abused her. just fucking sucks man. I really hope caiti gets some therapy and new friends bc this isn’t a healthy mindset to have ingrained in yourself. that unsafe encounters are things she “has to deal with” to get fame and refusing to realize she has enough autonomy to stop situations she is uncomfortable with, she needs to learn that just because she can scream her feelings of assault at the internet, doesn’t mean it was actually assault bc that’s not how the real world works.

makes me extra depressed thinking about george telling dream if he were in his shows he’d khs, idk how much he actually meant it but it’s sad to see he ended up in a similar situation a while later. I’m just glad dream was there beside him throughout all of that and willingly threw himself into the wolves to help george, that right there is real friendship and im so grateful they have each other (plus sapnap making him get out of the house, i hope seeing people still excited to see them irl and wanting to take pictures with him lightened up his mood a bit) i really hope the new project makes him happy again and sparks his creativity back, i really want to see him upload and be happy

sorry for the rant. i don’t know where else to express what i feel since those close to me have turned into raging antis that spew awful words to the point they’re losing their meaning

honestly at the core of it they are victims of the situation and caiti unfortunately is also a victim of herself and her mental health. In this whole situation there is not a predator to be found, but there are many victims, george included

[xxspirit]

Hello, my name is Moon. And I'm asking you to spread the word of KOSA (Kids online 'safety' act) an awful, deceiving bill that will censor you, me, minors, and adults online alike.

How the bill works will cause social media to change in a horrible way. It will make it to where you must upload your ID publicly to prove you're old enough to view 'explicit' content.

In reality, that content is LGBTQ+ resources for abuse victims, resources for abortion, resources for Palestinians, resources for sex ED, and more.

It will censor us, destory fanfiction, WHATS NEXT? Uploading private messages? Putting your IP in public?

It will end Tumblr, Fanfics, privacy.

PLEASE HELP END IT! Speak out! Stop them, reblog as much as possible! #EndKosa

Hi, I appreciate you for helping to stop KOSA and helping people understand what KOSA is, and I agree with you that KOSA is terrible.

BUT we need to take a step back, and calm down. I know lots of people are freaking out about this act right now, I am too. But I think a lot of the chaos behind it is because of misinformation as well, specifically about the whole IDs.

Just a warning v

I want to clarify to anyone if they are just skimming past my words that I am NOT ADVOCATING FOR KOSA, I hate KOSA, this act is definitely not to defend minors from the internet but instead HARM them even more as well as EVERYONE ELSE. I just think we are causing a lot of panic and chaos because of misinformation.

I just want to help calm people down, I tried to do my own research and tried to fact-check myself to make sure what Im saying is true, but if you know I said something wrong please let me know and I am so sorry if I misspoke, I will correct myself as soon as possible. 🙏

KOSA DOESNT REQUIRE A PERSONAL ID: I did my own research about the need of uploading a personal ID, but this doesn’t seem to be true. I will be reblogging a few things today that I found, and also this website for my evidence:

KOSA still needs to go through congress, and then the President. Although it may or already have passed through the Senate sadly, there is still another chance. So keep up with the rallying and keep giving attention to KOSA about how stupid it is! WE CAN STILL STOP KOSA!!! DO NOT GIVE UP!!

Even IF KOSA does pass… it will take MONTHS for the act to go into action. I found this screenshot from another person, I’ll be reblogging their post after this one:

It will take a ONE YEAR and SIX MONTHS(A YEAR AND A HALF)before KOSA actually starts being implemented. In that time, we can think of what to do, migrate if we have to, or whatever.

Also- know this doesn’t help tumblr but I also saw on another post which ill reblog, that potentially Ao3 won’t be affected, which may be nice for some of you to know.

Here’s a petition I found, I recommend signing it!

It is so awesome to see the community work together to help stop KOSA, but let’s make sure to be checking our sources and try not to spread things that don’t seem to be accurate! 🙏

Stay safe guys, and stay strong 💪

[majaloveschris]

I would have a different opinion if they seemed happy or comfortable around each other, but to me, they don't. I can't imagine my boyfriend or somebody who is happier than ever with me acting like this, and we all can see that this is not his body language, not just around people he's been in love with but around people he just simply likes. //

But no one in the public has seen enough of his body language around her to judge. The videos that have been shared publicly are:

- The two pap walk clips; the official one where they’re outside the church that Page Six included in their article and the accidental fan video of the awkward handholding walk through the park

- The scare compilation video where each clip is a couple of seconds long and he’s literally doubled over on the floor laughing in one of them

- The chin video where he was very happy to have her lying on him in the couch and covering half her face with his hand to create the illusion of the face on her chin

- The brief interaction at the Ghosted premiere where she’s laughing with him

There’s also the Mario Bros video where you can’t really see him but you can hear him laughing and the Powerpoint Presentation slideshow, but there was no video in that.

If you’re judging through the videos listed above alone and the slideshow photos that isn’t really enough content to gain a genuine picture of his body language or what their relationship is like or how comfortable he feels around her. Is it really fair or sensible to judge their whole 1-3 years of knowing each other/dating/relationship and his feelings about it on content that amounts to less than 5 minutes in total?

You would need to actually know them or have reliable, trustworthy sources to have any real insight to that information. Many actual language experts will say it’s difficult to accurately tell someone’s body language from a still image because it’s literally a split second in time and it’s harder to get a sense of the actual context. Remember how a lot of people were saying he looked so happy and excited in the Four Seasons Portugal Hotel video that he made for the teacher? And then the context was revealed that he was 99.99% only there in the first place because he was visiting her? Yeah.

I respect that you have your opinion and I’m not trying to change your mind. I’m just offering another perspective. Mind you, I definitely feel like his energy has been off for a long time now but I objectively don’t know enough about the man or the situation, nor am I in his circle to be able to form a meaningful opinion to say that it’s because of her or their (I guess you would say “alleged” 😭) relationship.

To me, that NYC pap walk seemed incredible awkward. The way they were standing and walking next to each other (I'm talking about the staircase video and picture) seemed unnatural, like they were forced to be there. To me, the fact that he was holding her hands when he knew they were being photographed and when he didn't know they were being recorded (I'm talking about the video that the girl uploaded to Twitter), he wasn't holding her hands and didn't even pay attention to her, and when she saw that they were being recorded, she tried to grab his, but he didn't want that, shows that it was for the show. I know a lot of people say it was because of the pap walk, because they were in NYC, and because they knew what was coming next. Nobody asked them to make their relationship public by parading in Central Park, because I think we can all agree that that wasn't a natural sighting. They could've posted a few stories indicating they are at the same place; they could've posted a picture where they are together (getting one from the photo dump); or anything that would've indicated that they are in a relationship. But they wanted them to do that on the day her show premiered. For the show.

I don't think dropping on the floor was a natural reaction from him. We saw him getting scared by Scott, and he's never done that. During those videos, he either overacted (dropping, stamping) or didn't react at all (when he just walked away from her in his MA home). I don't think those were genuine reactions.

The chin video was too much for me. Trying too hard, same with the Mario Cart video; her acting was good in that one. It's not like it was any better in the scare videos; her fake phone dropping and her fake reactions weren't any better. Two actors, and they can't sell a relationship.

In the Ghosted premiere video, she was the only one laughing and smiling. Chris wasn't facing the camera, and Megan had a mask on, so nobody can tell for sure if they were smiling or not. To me, it didn't seem like they were.

Just because he was smiling on the teacher's video doesn't mean he was happy. He can fake a smile for a few seconds, especially if it's for something work-related or good cause-related. I'd also like to mention that you can see in those photos and videos, which they most probably took in the earlier stages, that it looked like he was trying a bit harder or more.

I'm also not trying to change your opinion, I just wrote down my takes on these things. Thanks for being respectful! ❤️

I think we've seen enough, or, should I say, even more than we wanted, or that we did of his previous relationships. You can see him acting way differently with those women, whom he was surely together with. I'm not saying we can tell everything for 100% sure about their relationship based on what we've seen, but to me, they seem unnatural and uncomfortable around each other; they don't seem like two people who are extremely in love with each other and happy together.

And one more addition: four pictures to compare two relationships of his:

[lowpawly]

How many comics do you have? and where can I find them?

thank you for asking!!!!

sadly right now i don’t have any finished comics to show off as I only recently got the time to seriously work on my art BUT i do have a variety of projects that i can show off! there’s some stuff i’m actively working on and other stuff that’s more of a back burner thing but let me list out everything i’ve done/have planned on doing

1) angel bites

ok so my current project i’m working on right now is called angel bites and it’s actually going to be a fun lesbian erotica comic about an angel girl and devil girl who are bandmates and who secretly hook up on the side. i’m currently in the process of thumbnailing this one and i’m guessing it’s gonna be around 60 or so pages. once im done i’m gonna have the comic up on patreon/have it for sale digitally on a platform like itch.io BUT the first 20ish pages are sfw so I will post those publicly for free so i can show off my work and characters.

i designed these in universe pin ups that i haven’t posted publicly yet and even though i wanted to wait until i finish the third one in the series that’s a little sillier theyre my most recent and best looking art of the characters

2) sacrificial lamb

sacrificial lamb was my main focus for a bit but i’ve taken a break from it for the time being to work on other projects. it’s a more serious project than anything else i’ve been doing but it’s one i’ve been planning out since 2021 and that i do want to seriously look into getting published when it’s finished. it is a lesbian horror comic about a butch lesbian rabbit whose femme cat girlfriend gets sucked into the darker side of new age spiritualism. here is my WIP of the cover and a finished page

3) claw wrench

this is a lower priority project of mine but one i still want to make exist in some form one of these days. it’s about a teenage cat named milly going to live with their estranged super genius mad scientist half sister named mindy and her robot assistant mr. rogato. it would be a newspaper strip style comic with a few larger plot threads. i might start it up one of these days after i’ve gotten some other comics under my belt and i feel like i have a better mental image of what i want the writing to be like. here’s some designs i did in 2021

4) be mine, valentine

this is a project featuring characters of mine who i’ve had for a few years but only recently decided i wanted to turn into a short story. it’s about a peryton coder named cupid who is unbeknownst to herself a trans girl egg discovering her identity after being hired by a trans girl sex worker unicorn named valentine to help build a website for her work. it’s a short but sweet little love story that i have to plan out better before i seriously work on it but i can see it being something i make in the near-ish future. there will be some nudity and sexual themes but nothing pornographic so i will upload it for free online when it’s done ^_^ sadly i um…don’t have a sfw drawing of valentine yet LOL so you’re just gonna have to deal with a cropped pic

5) thalassophobia

this is probably most relevant to peoples’ interest who follow me and something probably remember. thalassophobia is a really big steven universe fan comic i started writing to give lapis a more complete arc. i had a lot of passion for it back in 2022/23 but steven universe hasn’t been on my mind as much recently so it’s gone on the back burner. still i put a ton of work into it so i’d like to come back and finish writing it one day, although for the actual comic process i might see about getting some help on pages and colors and such since considering the scale i think it’s way too big for me to do solo. here’s a cover and a few test pages i did

I HAVE ONE MORE COMIC TO TALK ABOUT BUT IVE USED UP THE IMAGE LIMIT i’m gonna finish in a reblog so give me a second

[saraculberry122]

Sammy Ingram Is A Liar

I have known Samantha a.k.a. Sammy for over 10 years. We used to be extremely close friends up until recently. I had to cut her off, because my self, and some of our other friends called her out for constantly lying in her videos. She has already cut off Other friends for calling her out. One of our friends, Tallia, called her out over a year ago, publicly, and Sammy pretended to not know who she was. Sammy has been a habitual, and pathological liar her entire life. She used to lie about her race, and heavily edit her photos and tell people that they weren’t even when it was extremely obvious. She would tell people she was Hispanic, then she would tell people she was half black. She knows how to manipulate people into believing whatever she tells them. I will attach messages to this thread. I was recently blocked after trying to upload a video about the situation on YouTube, she reported my video immediately, and it got taken down for bullying and harassment. I tried to re-upload it, but since my kids were in the background of my video, I think it’s safer, if I don’t.

She always tries to silence everyone who calls her out. She cuts her friends off and blocks us. Then she pretends as if she doesn’t know us. She has never manifested anything in. This is not her first time using social media to scam people. She has admitted to us that she steals other peoples videos. She has sent me links of other peoples post and videos, saying she was going to make a video like it. She talks shit about her coaches, and even tried to scam some of them. Which is why her coaches are constantly leaving. She always says she doesn’t care about her clients, she just wants to make money. She always complains about her clients and her situation is calling them names and laughing at them for being desperate.

Around the time of her father‘s passing, and I reached out to her and told her that I pray she stops lying and does the right thing. She got mad at me and wouldn’t talk to me for a few months. When she did reach out to me she told me she would confess publicly. me and Tallia, are used to create google accounts, and Facebook, pages and fake success stories for her. We were commenting, 20 or 30 success stories under all of her post. When she started her Facebook group, we would post success stories from accounts we created. She literally asked us to do this, so that people would buy her coaching and think she was legit. And she used to buy her Instagram followers. She used to tell people she was Hispanic, which is not true. She would lie about where she is from. All she does is lie. She never manifested Bobby, I have no clue how she made him agree to even filming videos about it. But I’m sure she Gaslite him or manipulated him as she did so many people we know.

She has a burner Twitter account that she used to use to bully people online. The account is still active and she uses it to defend herself, pretending to be someone else to anyone who sends her hate online. She pretends like it’s a supporter but it’s actually her. You may have noticed this account around. She blocked all of her friends on this account along time ago, so I don’t remember the name of it. I’m sure one of you can find it and figure it out. I years ago, she would always create fake accounts to bully people or make herself seem better. Since she is a good liar and manipulator, it’s usually easy for her to get away with everything. I’m sure she has brainwashed her followers into believing everything she says. she loves playing the victim and always has. Every time she starts some thing with someone, it’s always their fault. She is constantly throwing rocks at people and then hiding her hands. This has been going on way before this YouTube channel.

I’m sure like always. She is going to pretend like she doesn’t know me. The same thing she did to TALLIA I will see if I can find a picture of us together. Please help me get this message out. I worry for her son Major Devon Ingram every single day. I pray he doesn’t end up like a pathological liar like his mom. I tried to tell her for years she needs to confess to all of the fucked up stuff she’s done. She continues to say she will, but I doubt she will ever. I cannot wait to see how she will lie and manipulate her way out of this.

[simblreenofficial]

Hello, I was signing up for Simblreen but noticed I had to put in my Tumblr URL instead of Curseforge. Would I just post the link on the 27th,28th, and 29th? Or do I need to find another way to post them on Tumblr? It's my first year and I'd like to make sure I'm doing this right. :) Thank you for the help and the fun event!

Hi!

Sorry in advance if my answer is lacking, I haven’t been in the sims community for the past year so I don’t know how curseforge works for links.

But first off, we ask for the tumblr account bc you need to make a post on your tumblr, otherwise people won’t know you’re participating, they’ll be checking tumblr and the simblreen tag, not curseforge. This is bc it’s a simblr event, and not a sims community wide event.

Then, it depends on how you want to participate. If you just want to post a public download link directing people to your curseforge account (where I assume your gift would be posted), then that works just fine. You make a post during simblreen weekends directing people to your curseforge account and you tag it with simblreen (so we can happily reblog it, and others can see it when they check the simblreen tag!)

However, if you’d like to participate in the trick or treat part of the event, meaning people would send you an ask or DM for trick or treat, and then you share the download link to them in private, then it would work better to upload your link in simsfileshare, mediafire, googledrive, etc., so the link can remain private during the event. If you don’t know how that works, you can refer to our guide, it’s in the pinned post. And once your porchlight is officially off, you can pick a date of your choosing to post your gifts publicly on your curseforge account.

Did all that make sense to you? :) -rdc

[darkx-the-dragon-kn1ght]

Pokémon Reborn Screenshot Let's Play: Chapter 2

Welcome, anyone and everyone coming here from Chapter 1! If you’re one such person, then I must have been at least somewhat entertaining for you to have come here for more.

So! The second installment of my Pokémon Reborn screenshot Let’s Play. I actually planned on posting this yesterday, but I discovered that Tumblr has a "daily image upload limit", which...because of how many parts this chapter is, I ended up reaching, so I had no choice but to wait until today.

As alluded to in the previous chapter, I’ve decided on a new method of taking notes for commentary as I play the game- and by that I mean I’m just taking brief notes using the Notepad app on my phone off the side while I play. Quicker than writing out all the commentary as I go, right? I vibed with it pretty well throughout the making of Chapter 2- you can see the change in results for yourself, with how much longer this part is compared to the last one (hence my issue with the image upload limit).

Also- another slight change to how these are being written.

In order to make it less awkward for me to distinguish between me X (the actual real-world person writing all of this) and the in-game X (the player avatar Pokémon Trainer) in my writing, I will henceforth be referring to my player character in these posts with an actual name, that name being: Xera.

Why didn’t I just give my character this name in the first place instead of naming her after myself, you ask? Simple: I did not consider how off it would feel writing-wise to keep trying to refer to me myself IRL and my player avatar differently when the names are literally the same. 

Normally, naming my characters after myself is fine for me- calling my player avatars in certain games “X” is second nature by now. However, normally I’m also just playing games myself, alone, I’m not usually writing down commentary and posting it publicly. Therefore, there’s no need for me to distinguish which is which in writing, because I’m not writing down anything. So, to emphasize: this is for my own sake, you’re all able to tell the difference I’m sure, but this is to make writing recaps and commentary easier for me in the future. 

Don’t worry, Xera will be just as much of an avatar/player surrogate as ever as I simultaneously attempt to develop my own sense of character for her; yes, these can and will coexist, you cannot stop me.

Oh, speaking of recaps!! What actually happened in the last part? Well, in summary:

I chose and named my avatar (one can just say “X” is like a nickname for her or something if they want), at the same time discovering brunettes don’t exist in this world and thus choosing to be someone with white hair instead.

Xera meets Ame, a fellow white-haired lady who is also the manager of the Reborn Pokémon League and is thus trying to recruit other Trainers to sign up for it.

Ame brings up an Incident(TM) in Reborn’s semi-recent past that wrecked the League and almost left the region abandoned. She does not elaborate.

Ame also asks Xera if she had some message/password for her (she didn’t). She still does not elaborate.

A fedora-wearing ghost figure appears, then disappears just as quickly. Shortly after, the train we’re all on crashes into the train station (called Grandview Station) and explodes.

Just before the explosion, Ame is able to save Xera by tackling her and herself out of one of the train’s windows in a certified “MISS PRESIDENT LOOK OUT!!” moment.

Xera awakes to find Grandview Station in ruins, with everyone else on the train (including the other Trainers) presumably killed.

A green-haired woman named Julia arrives on the scene, drawn to the sounds of explosions and death and destruction. Ame is not amused.

Ame determines that this was a deliberate attack and heads off to help with the investigation, instructing Xera to go look for another Trainer who was supposed to register as well. She is to then head for a building called Grand Hall, where she will receive a starter Pokémon.

After Ame leaves, Julia properly introduces herself: a cheerleader with a love of all things explosive and also the Electric Gym Leader.

Absolutely no technical issues with Tumblr and private post URLs took place at all, everything was uploaded correctly the first time.

And now- the second chapter! Let’s see how this’ll go with the changes to commentary-writing and avatar naming I brought up.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

Part 15

[enidtheghost-sims]

it seems that since the last update there’s been a lot of hostility going around especially toward modders trying to update their mods and moderators of sims communities, especially in discord, who are trying to help people who are having issues with the new update and pack. in response some larger discord servers have decided to “close” for a few days in hopes that people will calm down and some cc creators and modders have considered quitting and no longer uploading and updating their content publicly.

since the situation is so bad that others have tapped out and because i’m kind of a veteran sims player i thought i could give some advice if you’re having problems with your game and mods/cc, so here’s some steps that you might want to take instead of harassing people who are trying to help make your gaming experience better for free:

back up your saves and tray files. sometimes patches are broken and can fuck up your saves and even your tray files (your lots and sims from your library). before loading your game, back those up.

remove your entire mods folder from your game before you open it for the first time after the patch.

play the vanilla game to make sure that there are no problems with your game w/o the mods.

check to see if the mods you use have been updated since the patch was released. check if the modder has made a statement about when they might be able to update. check if others in the community have reported that the mods you use are broken with the patch and need updated. if you’re part of a larger discord server or forum that often helps people with these problems, check announcements, pinned posts, and other information already made available on where or how to find out if your mods need to be updated.

if available, update the mods you use for the patch. if not available, wait until the modders are able to update their mods. don’t harass them as they are people who have to take out time in their day to do (usually) unpaid work for the love of making the game a fun experience for others in the community. keep it a fun experience for them so they’ll want to keep sharing their work with you.

if your game is still broken even though it ran fine when you tested the vanilla game and you’ve updated all your mods, use the 50/50 method to see which mod still isn’t working. remove half of your mods at a time to see which group the problem mod is in, then split that group 50/50, and continue doing that until you’ve narrowed down the mod. once you’re sure that’s the mod, then you can contact the modder to ask if there’s a mod conflict (assuming you’ve already read any and all info about known conflicts before using the mod and that’s not the problem) or to let them know of a persisting issue. be polite and wait for a solution.

if you’re struggling with doing any of these steps, ask for help in a sims 4 based discord, subreddit, or other forum. be polite because these people are volunteering their time to help you. remember that they’re not being paid and they don’t owe anyone their time. they’re usually helping because they love the community and want to help others have fun with their game. keep it a good experience for them and they’ll continue to want to help you in the future.

if you’ve decided no, you don’t want to check your vanilla game, you’re not going to check for updates or broken mods or mod conflicts, and you’re not going to remove your mods folder to play the game, don’t pester others with whatever problems you’ve chosen to create for yourself. and especially, don’t be a prick because you created a bad situation for yourself.

hope that helps! stay safe out there, be kind to one another, give the modders and moderators some room to breathe, and once they’re in a good space, don’t forget to show them love for the work they do for free to make the community a better place and to help others have a fun time with the game.

[thebestpartofwakingup]

I also think its a little overly generous to have this pressumtive attitude that the morality or legality of AI art must be a 1:1 extension of an existing law to the letter its been sourced numerous times in multiple countries that the internet as a whole has necessitated the need both for existing laws to be reinterpreted or for new laws altogether to be written

When you upload an image to a website there is a reasonable assumption that individuals who view the website may save it themselves and pass it around, there are even laws already in place about how or where those images can be reposted or used. Websites like Deviantart even directly give users features to mark their works with different creative commons licenses to inform people what permission they have to use the pieces with.

However it is NOT reasonable to assume these people assumed that this would extend to their images being saved into black box reference networks for AI to use, partially because it removes the autonomy of the original artists to *revoke permission*

Deviantart cannot stop people from saving or sharing your image files off site but they CAN and DO allow users to *remove their content from the site*

Not to mention AI is NOT the only form of art that takes use of other existing pieces, and there IS precedent for artists to sue when their pieces are recreated or used (like in a collage) in other pieces that do not meet (judicially and individually subjective) standards of transformation.

Its also not JUST about cost/profits, waacom recently used an AI generated dragon to market a sale on tablets. Is the dragon something that could be produced with one of their tablets? Maybe, and they advertised it as such, but it wasn’t. Is that false advertising? What if a job wants to see a portfolio of still lifes as part of the hiring process? What if an individual wanted to generate outrage at a known IP/company by generating false screencaps or official-looking art?

Or even whats already happening in the mushrooming world: what if a company uses AI art to illustrate a children’s book and a parent finds a penis or other objectionable detail in an illustration?

Ai networks are not individuals we do not need to treat them as such

The answer for this also isn’t necessarily stronger copyright or IP laws, just accountability for use of AI. I think one of the biggest objectionable things about how AI is currently used is that public models of AI are being published WITHOUT providing or publishing sources for the content being used. Its understandable for private AI experimentation and development to lack these sources — i wouldn’t object to anyone tracing or editing or using any art however they please in private — but not holding AI publishers accountable for indexing what their AIs are trained on and reference from is a violation of the rights of both users and sourced artists.

Reposting was a HUGE issue in online art communities until about 2014-15 or so when google image source and other resources caught up and were able to be relied on to find reposts of people’s art, causing a feedback cycle where artists were more easily able to call out reposts and people were more hesitant to repost art lest they get publicly shamed. Im not doubting that AI scraping tech will eventually catch up and serve a similar function HOWEVER I am arguing that we are perfectly and judicially able to enforce those guarantees NOW by requiring AI network providers to offer lists and indexes of the pieces used to train their AI.

As mentioned previously i think the current system is also a violation of the rights of those who use AI because they are not allowed the freedom to self select what content is and is not included. Yes yes “well then they should draw it themselves” but I think a kid wanting to see Princess Asha hang out with the Ninja Turtles should be able to so without concern that something objectionable or creepy by generated with it — i don’t think ALL AI reference libraries need to be squeaky clean but given some of the weird “racially ambiguous” generations people have been finding makes me suspicious that what is actually in these libraries and available to the AIs aren’t being checked or cataloged by human eyes at any point, which is a technological marvel to be sure, but not nearly as publicly useful as actual manual checks and filters.

Additionally, you know what else can’t be verified without cataloging all reference material? Author age. Whether or not money exchanges any hands there’s something a little gross about using photographs or drawings done by children for your cool VC tech product. Ive worked in marketing and legal admin, you cannot use AI to collect and store data on children on the legal basis that children are not old enough to legally agree to those terms and services and i think it is extremely arguable (and an argument a number of judges would agree with) that this would extend to pictures uploaded online by children as well, especially to websites like Deviantart that have always allowed users ages 13-17.

the most frustrating thing about AI Art from a Discourse perspective is that the actual violation involved is pretty nebulous

like, the guys "laundering" specific artists' styles through AI models to mimic them for profit know exactly what they're doing, and it's extremely gross

but we cannot establish "my work was scraped from the public internet and used as part of a dataset for teaching a program what a painting of a tree looks like, without anyone asking or paying me" as, legally, Theft with a capital T. not only is this DMCA Logic which would be a nightmare for 99% of artists if enforced to its conclusion, it's not the right word for what's happening

the actual Violation here is that previously, "I can post my artwork to share with others for free, with minimal risk" was a safe assumption, which created a pretty generous culture of sharing artwork online. most (noteworthy) potential abuses of this digital commons were straightforwardly plagiarism in a way anyone could understand

but the way that generative AI uses its training data is significantly more complicated - there is a clear violation of trust involved, and often malicious intent, but most of the common arguments used to describe this fall short and end up in worse territory

by which I mean, it's hard to put forward an actual moral/legal solution unless you're willing to argue:

Potential sales "lost" count as Theft (so you should in fact stop sharing your Netflix password)

No amount of alteration makes it acceptable to use someone else's art in the production of other art without permission and/or compensation (this would kill entire artistic mediums and benefit nobody but Disney)

Art Styles should be considered Intellectual Property in an enforceable way (impossibly bad, are you kidding me)

it's extremely annoying to talk about, because you'll see people straight up gloating about their Intent To Plagiarize, but it's hard to stick them with any specific crime beyond Generally Scummy Behavior unless you want to create some truly horrible precedents and usher in The Thousand Year Reign of Intellectual Property Law

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Submit Your Music on YouTube Easily: A Comprehensive Guide for Independent Artists

In today’s digital age, independent musicians have an unprecedented opportunity to share their music with a global audience. One of the most powerful platforms for doing so is YouTube, where millions of users tune in daily to discover new content. However, submitting your music on YouTube can seem overwhelming for newcomers, especially if you want to ensure that your submission process is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. This guide will help you submit your music on YouTube easily, step by step, while also introducing you to some essential tips to maximize your reach.

Setting Up Your YouTube Channel for Music Submissions

Before you can start submitting your music on YouTube, you need to create and set up your channel. Having a professional and polished channel will not only help you appear more legitimate but also give you the tools to manage your uploads efficiently.

To begin, visit YouTube and sign up for an account if you don’t already have one. Once your account is created, customize your YouTube channel to reflect your brand as an artist. This includes uploading a profile picture (which could be your album artwork) and a cover photo. Your channel name should be consistent with your artist name for better recognition.

Another important aspect of setting up your channel is to enable YouTube monetization if you’re eligible. This is essential if you want to make money from your music through ads on your videos. Monetization requires you to meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having a certain number of subscribers and hours of video watch time.

Preparing Your Music for YouTube Submission

Now that your channel is ready, the next step is preparing your music. Submit your music on YouTube easily by making sure that the format is compatible with the platform. Typically, YouTube supports a wide range of file formats, including MP3, WAV, and video files (MP4, AVI, etc.).

If you’re submitting an audio-only track, you might consider creating a simple lyric video or static image video to accompany your music. Music videos with visual elements tend to receive more attention than simple audio uploads, as they offer a more engaging experience to your audience.

You should also ensure that the quality of your music and video is top-notch. Uploading a high-quality MP3 or video file (at least 1080p resolution for video content) will help make a great first impression on your listeners.

How to Submit Your Music on YouTube Easily: Upload Process

Once your music is ready, it’s time to upload it to YouTube. Go to YouTube Studio, the platform’s central hub for managing your content. From here, you can upload your video or audio content by clicking the ‘Create’ button and selecting ‘Upload Video.’

After selecting your file, YouTube will prompt you to enter important information about the video. This includes your video’s title, description, and tags. For the best visibility, make sure to use relevant keywords related to your genre and music style. Don’t forget to include your name as an artist or band in the description, and use hashtags to help your video show up in related searches.

When uploading your music, you’ll also be prompted to choose the video’s privacy setting. Choose “Public” if you want your music to be available for everyone to see immediately. If you’re still working on promoting it, you might opt for “Unlisted” or “Private” until you're ready to launch it publicly.

Using Distributors Like Deliver My Tune to Submit Your Music

While it’s possible to submit your music on YouTube easily by uploading directly, many independent artists use distributors to simplify the process. Distributors like Deliver My Tune offer a service that helps musicians get their music on YouTube and other platforms without the hassle of manual uploads.

Once you upload your music to a distributor, they’ll take care of the technicalities, ensuring that your song is distributed across a variety of platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Using a distributor like Deliver My Tune can save you time and ensure your music reaches a wider audience. Additionally, many distributors provide services like YouTube Content ID, which helps protect your music from unauthorized use by claiming monetization on any videos that feature your tracks.

Maximizing Your Reach and Engagement

After uploading your music, it’s time to focus on getting the most out of your YouTube presence. Submit your music on YouTube easily, but remember that it doesn’t end with the upload. Promoting your music effectively is key to success on the platform.

To increase the visibility of your music, share your YouTube link across social media channels and encourage your fans to share it with others. Engaging with your audience in the comments section of your videos can also help build a community around your music.

Another way to maximize reach is by collaborating with other artists or influencers on YouTube. Collaborative videos or features in their channels can introduce your music to a larger, more diverse audience.

Conclusion

Submitting your music on YouTube doesn’t have to be difficult. By following these simple steps, you can ensure your music is shared with millions of potential listeners worldwide. Start by setting up your channel, preparing your music, and using tools like Deliver My Tune to streamline the process. Once your music is uploaded, take steps to engage with your audience and promote your videos across various platforms. With consistent effort and attention to detail, your music can thrive on YouTube, helping you build a strong fanbase and make your mark in the music world.

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Master Google Business Profile Management: How to Add or Remove Listings in GMB Briefcase | GMB Briefcase | Help Center

Managing your Google Business Profile (GBP) is essential for any business aiming to improve its online presence, attract more customers, and boost local SEO. With GMB Briefcase | Help Center, you can seamlessly manage your Google Business Profile listings and perform essential actions like adding or removing listings. This article will walk you through the process of adding and removing Google Business Profile listings in GMB Briefcase, ensuring you can keep your business information up-to-date and optimize your online visibility.

Why Google Business Profile Management is Crucial

A Google Business Profile is often the first thing potential customers see when searching for your business. A well-maintained GBP boosts local SEO, helping your business rank higher in search re sults. By efficiently managing your Google Business Profile, you can:

Increase your visibility on Google Search and Google Maps.

Keep business information accurate and up-to-date.

Engage with customers through reviews, photos, and posts.

Monitor insights and performance data to track success.

With GMB Briefcase, managing all your Google Business Profiles becomes streamlined, whether you're handling one listing or multiple accounts.

How to Add Google Business Profile Listings in GMB Briefcase

Adding a new Google Business Profile listing in GMB Briefcase is an easy and straightforward process. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Log into Your GMB Briefcase Account

To begin, log in to your GMB Briefcase account. If you don’t have an account, sign up at GMB Briefcase to get started.

Step 2: Navigate to the Listings Section

Once logged in, go to the "Listings" section located in the left-hand menu of the dashboard. This is where you can view and manage all your current Google Business Profile listings.

Step 3: Click on "Add New Listing"

Within the "Listings" section, you’ll see an option to “Add New Listing.” Click on this button to start adding a new business listing.

Step 4: Enter Your Business Information

You’ll be prompted to enter the necessary information for your business. This includes:

Business Name: Enter the full legal name of your business.

Business Address: Provide the physical location of your business.

Phone Number: Include a contact number that customers can use to reach your business.

Website URL: If applicable, provide your business website.

Business Category: Select the category that best describes your business.

Operating Hours: Enter the hours during which your business operates.

Make sure the information you provide is consistent with what’s listed across other online platforms to avoid discrepancies.

Step 5: Choose the Google Account

After entering your business details, you’ll need to choose which Google account the listing will be associated with. Select the Google account that will be linked to this business profile.

Step 6: Verify Your Listing

Verification is a crucial step in the process. Google requires you to verify the business before it becomes publicly visible. Depending on your location, verification methods can include a postcard sent to your business address, a phone call, or email verification. Follow the verification instructions to complete this step.

Step 7: Listing Successfully Added

Once your listing is verified, it will appear in your GMB Briefcase dashboard. You can now manage the listing, add posts, upload photos, track insights, and respond to customer reviews directly from the platform.

How to Remove Google Business Profile Listings in GMB Briefcase

There are times when you may want to remove a Google Business Profile listing from GMB Briefcase. Whether it's for a business closure, rebranding, or a duplicate listing, the process is simple. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Go to the Listings Section

Head over to the "Listings" section in GMB Briefcase where all of your Google Business Profile listings are displayed.

Step 2: Select the Listing to Remove

Find the listing you wish to remove and click on it to open the business details page.

Step 3: Click "Remove Listing"

Within the listing details page, you’ll find the option to “Remove Listing.” Click on this option to proceed with removing the business profile from GMB Briefcase.

Step 4: Confirm the Removal

A confirmation window will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to remove the listing. Confirm your decision by clicking “Yes,” and the listing will be removed from your GMB Briefcase account.

Step 5: Managing the Listing with Google

It’s important to note that while the listing will be removed from GMB Briefcase, the listing will still exist on Google unless you choose to delete it through Google My Business itself. To delete the listing completely from Google, go to your Google My Business account and follow the steps to permanently delete the business profile.

Best Practices for Managing Google Business Profiles

Now that you know how to add and remove Google Business Profile listings in GMB Briefcase, here are some best practices for effective management:

Keep Your Information Updated: Always ensure your business name, address, phone number, and website are accurate. This information impacts your local SEO and helps customers find you easily.

Monitor Reviews and Respond Promptly: Customer reviews are crucial for building trust. Respond to both positive and negative reviews in a timely and professional manner.

Add Photos Regularly: Posting high-quality images of your business can enhance your profile and attract more customers.

Use Google Posts: Keep your customers informed by using Google Posts. These short updates appear in your Google Business Profile and provide customers with important news, events, and promotions.

Track Insights: Utilize the insights provided by GMB Briefcase to understand customer behavior, search queries, and interactions with your listing. Use this data to optimize your profile and improve customer engagement.

Avoid Duplicate Listings: Make sure to only have one listing per business location. Duplicate listings can confuse customers and negatively affect your local SEO.

Conclusion

Efficiently managing your Google Business Profile is a key factor in building a strong online presence. By using GMB Briefcase, you can easily add or remove listings, track performance, and ensure that your business information is always up to date.

With the step-by-step process provided in this guide, you’ll be able to manage your Google Business Profile listings with ease, giving you more time to focus on growing your business. Start using GMB Briefcase today to take control of your Google Business Profile management and boost your local SEO efforts! 

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