#content creators

[magnusbae]

To illustrate this post by @mayahawkse I would like to visualize to you the difference:

A post in 2023:

A post in 2014:

A zoom out of the same post:

This is what a community looks like.

See how in 2023 almost all of the reblogs come from the OP, from their few hours/days in the tag search. Meanwhile in 2014 the % of reblogs from OP is insignificant, because most of the reblogs come from the reblogs within the fandom, within the micro-communities formed there. You didn't need to rely on tags, or search, or being featured. Because the community took care of you, made sure to pass the work between themselves and onto their blog and exposed their followers to it. It kept works alive for years.

It's not JUST the reblog/like ratio that causing this issue, it's the type of interaction people have. They're content with scrolling and liking the search engine, instead of actually having a reblogging relationship with other blogs in their community.

Anyways, if you want to see more content you like, the only true way to make it happen is to reblog it. Likes do not forward content in no way but making OP feel nice. Reblogs on the other hand make content eternal. They make it relevant, they make it exist outside of a fickle tumblr search that hardly works on the best of days.

If you want more of something, reblog it.

[kelongt]

Kurtis Connor has never been more real

[neptunes-sol-angel]

If you're a reader or even a creator in general looking at this right now, please don't delete your work. It breaks my heart to see yall deactivate. I don't care if feel like you don't get enough notes or if it feels too much to keep posting right now and you need a break, your work does means something to someone more than you know. And don't underestimate the quality of your content, people are watching, and I've seen cases of scammers posting the content of deactivated accounts up here as their own on Instagram. There are even people who shamelessly steal your work when you're active, your form of expression is valuable, it's beautiful and impactful because it's your own! Be proud of it, don't ever delete it!

[42ds-too]

Do you know any plus size content creators or SW who've been impacted by the LA fires?

I've spent the day purging my wardrobe for clothing and supplies to send to LA. At one point, I realized I might have a little more to offer.

Kind of a weird flex, but if you've lost everything and still need to create content to pay the bills, I have more lingerie and toys than any one woman needs.

Please reach out if you're in need and we can chat.

[chocolatecakecas]

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!?!

As we all know Dean is alive, happily married to the love of his life, and turning 45 on January 24th. Over the last 2 years we've thrown him one hell of a memorable party with thousands of your creations….so let’s do it all again!!!! And what better way to celebrate than by filling the dash with your wonderful creations, again!!!

On JANUARY 24TH celebrate by posting fics, gifs, amvs, art, graphics, poetry, edits, or anything you can think of to create, as long as it’s Dean-centric! Make sure to tag your content with #deansbirthdaybash so everyone can find and reblog your incredible creations and join in on the fun!!! And feel free to directly tag/mention me (#chocolatecakecas) as well!!! I’ll be checking the tags/my mentions all day to boost everyone’s creations!!! No experience necessary to create, and absolutely no pressure to participate! But remember reblogs are always appreciated! It’s just meant to be a fun little way to share our love for Dean and our content creators!

Rules

absolutely no w*ncest or *ncest content of any kind

minors please do not create any NSFW content

i ask that creations please be tagged with any applicable cws. (I will of course reblog everything with any applicable cws!!!)

So let’s all celebrate our favorite boy's 45th birthday, AND our beloved content creators!!!!! Can’t wait to see what you make!!!💜🎉

@cowboyroad @lampgate @onlyonekenobi @cowboycostume @freakoutgirl @pinknatural @segernatural @chitaquadean @lentloser @wormstacheangel @gaywerewolftransgender @aturnoftheearth @monstermoviedean @spockcoded @blue-eyed-cutiepatootie @clairenatural @citruscas @archervale @dustbringermoash @milfcodeddean @mrcowboydeanwinchester @thelist @sodomitecastiel @4x01 @michaelsworddean @sundryvillains @andreycoded @bestiarum @deanwinchestergf @froggitry @destielgaysex @dollhousemary @chrispineofficial @shyshitter @monstermoviedean @angelsdean @sosaysdean @jackallendean @chapeldean @gaytedlasso @lizstiel @lordgolden @crobby @icefire149

[cuntyarmand]

i'm talking about in relation to your own posts!

[hottesthottiess]

Lana Love & Greedygrovegg

[beldamgifs]

━━ * ⊹ PUBLIC COMMISSION. in this gif pack are 250 gifs of MAIA REFICCO in various interviews and youtube videos. they are sized at 268 x 170 px and were made by me from scratch. if you like these gifs then please like and/or reblog as any and all support is incredibly appreciated ♡

DO NOT: edit, steal, repost or add these to gif hunts. if you wish to use these gifs in graphics, crackships etc then please ask for permission first. also do not use them to write as/with minors, cast them inappropriately or write within a plot that is deemed problematic, whether it be groups, indie or 1x1.

[courtana]

📢 PSA on COD gif thief & edit reposter

just a heads up that the user @/staytrueblue has been caught stealing and reposting gif sets from call of duty gif and graphic makers. she has blocked people who have called her out on it. she excused her behavior by lying and saying she is "new to tumblr" — when other users have vetted she has been on this site since at least 2022.

examples and proof are below the cut.

when this individual was called out, they gave a half-assed apology and still seem convinced/entitled that they could repost entire gifsets with credit (also see below cut). they then blocked the original gifmaker and then began to make passive aggressive, snide comments toward those creators in their future posts.

this is why i encourage people to reblog from original gifmakers and graphic artists—not just liking posts—in order to support them. it's not fair that these plagiarists gather clout, followers, and interactions from work made by other people.

-(left) @/staytrueblue's stolen gifset of captain price—in just a slightly different order—as @collinnmckinley's original post -(right) @collinnmckinley's original gifset — which you can find here

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-(left) @/straytrueblue reposted virtual photography of @/s-oaps's post of captain price -(right) @/s-oaps's original virtual photography— which you can find here

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-@/staytrueblue's half assed apology to @collinnmckinley where she still feels entitled to repost her gifs just with "credit" even after causing problems for @collinnmckinley. she blocked @collinnmckinley shortly after this. reminder that if you steal from someone, you are not entitled to being coddled and absolute forgiveness. that is not the purpose of an apology!

-passive aggressive comments made toward @/collinnmckinley after blocking her:

[tiramegtoons]

Holy hell. Snatcher content? In 2024???

I approve of this, fellow Snatcher enthusiast :)

thank you!!!!

and may i also recommend these fabulous people:

@frickfracksnatchisback

@thereaderinsertlady

@mc-from-hell-art

@snarlesofthesewers

@drowninnoodles

@medys-space

@ahitfan5

@summeryseaserpent

@vertebrates-and-pieces

@sodacrisps

@smorallow

@toxic-lavender

@darkmedolie

@subconhollow

@seafood-soda

@valerian-insomniac

@bee-central

@cheesytrishy

@missazura

@hotpinkboots

@alex-sweet-tea

@milk-box-16

@blitziegamez123

@return-of-the-queen-au

@thatbudge

@jayzzu

@enzo-rambles

@rubys-forest

@that-random-person-again

@randomeggart

@bit-b

@prince-snatcher

@star-cooki

@thegraveyardhotel

@dizzy-hat

@hatgame

@doodledrawsthings

@blamethecows-draws

@smieska-draws

@quartizinedaze

@tapewires

@gigilefache

@imuffinpost

@supersonicguy

@balatrospades

@acid-rainclouds

@devilmilki

@saltyfinalboss

@witch-sweets

@salmonarch

@sillysillyxinnabun

@ask-the-ahit-squad

(hope i didn't miss anyone) Snatcher may be a ghost but he is far from dead

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTIONS!!

[amarithecat]

[mcytblrconfessions-but-badder]

i get extremely annoyed by people who make a very big thing in their tags and notes that "this is jot rpf!!!! thats nasty and horrible and if you do rpf get OUT of here i never want to see your face again" because like. i hate to break it to you bud but this separation exists primarily in your mind. the fact that you are characterizing these people does not inherently make them characters.

like yes the nature of content creation necessitates and forces a not insignificant aspect of performance and story creation that brings in inherently characterized and contrived elements but the line between "character" and "content creator" is not as nice in clean as you want it to be.

like yeah minecraft youtuber mumbo jumbo is doing storylines and bits but im pretty sure most of his videos are just him being the version of himself he records as; which is, crucially, still a form of an authentic version of himself. like when i go to work i act a different than with my close friends but i'm not a whole new person i'm just choosing different words bc i'm at work.

yall just gotta start being cool with the fact that the difference between rpf and your characterized versions of these people is not as strong as you want it to be and thats fine!!!! rpf is not the big great sin of life!!!!! understand yourself and your limits and do your best not to break other peoples and you'll be golden!!! and for the record. rpf is for You. don't forget that

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[ravensvalley]

#Ownership&Copyright

I know that most Artists work very hard to make a perfect creative work to their own eyes and than when ready, willing to let it go public because they're proud of their accomplishment. And when those creative works are not respected, it is simply like being stabed for Owners.

It's important to respect Copyright Law by obtaining permission or a license when using someone else's creative work, giving the proper attribution.

So that is why sometimes I'm not reacting to some publications and in worst case scenario, I must unfollow or even block some accounts. I cannot afford to jeopardize my account. It is particularly important to encourage innovation and protect the rights of Creators of any kind of works.

To me Ownership and Copyright Law = respect for everyone; anywhere around the World.

[the-aila-test]

I want to bring a bit more attention to this:

I mean this 100%. If you are an Indigenous person who wants to create content for Youtube, make video essays, etc, message me with your questions and if I cannot help you personally, I will point you in the direction of colleagues who can. I want to see more Indigenous content creators. I want to see people who were too shy or nervous or not confident enough to make their own content take a chance, find their courage, and at the very least treat this as a hobby. Your perspective is needed and valued more than ever. Speak your truth and speak from the heart.

[rhiandoesfandom]

Posted this on Blue Sky too but might as well post this rant here too. Feel free anyone to chime in:

A few weeks ago I pitched some article ideas to an upstart pop culture website. I pitched an Amazing Digital Circus analysis article and Helluva Boss end of Season 2 article and speculation. They were rejected for "Irrelevance to their audience". These are shows with Millions of views every episode. In fact, the latest digital circus episode has currently 53 MILLION views.

It just goes to show STILL how underestimated Youtube as a platform is, and those that are making art on there are overlooked in mainstream society. These are shows with tens of millions of views and they wont reach the same audience as those looking for the Marvel news?

There are so so SO many shows and creators on Youtube that deserve SO much love. So many companies themselves have started on Youtube and Twitch. (Think Geek and Sundry, Good Mythical morning, etc).

It's just a shame that there seems to be no respect STILL after twenty years since Youtube's creation, to give these creators the love they deserve.