#fandom is a self curated space

[einsatzzz]

Hello I just recently found your blog and art. What is your opinion on sharing? I like to ship my ocs both with Hibari and Tsuna that’s why?

Hi Anon! Welcome to my humble abode 💜✨ though activity is a bit inconsistent right now.

For my sharing preferences, it would be selective sharing for the following characters: Hibari, Tsuna, Reborn and Giotto (any other character is free real estate). I'm ok with "sharing", but when I do interact with others who ship with those same characters, I'd prefer to talk about the OCs themselves or maybe even focus any alt pairings their OC has (if I can't give support for this one pairing, i'll do my best to support if you give me a different pairing to gush on. prefs aside, I'm a shipping enthusiast😈🤭💖).

Overall, I love supporting people's OCs (and their CanonxOC ships) when I can. It's just that I'd really like to keep it genuine, so it has to be within my own comfort and without sacrificing my own enjoyment/preferences. I do my best to respect other people's sharing prefs as well (it goes both ways!).

BUT! I'm more lax about this when "selfshipping" is involved. Real people are involved by then, esp my friends, so my brain kind of shifts to a different mode. If it's just plain fangirling over these characters with other people, such a thing is very fun to me🤣🥰🫶

Hope this answered your question 👀✨ Happy canonxoc shipping to you Anon, Hibari & Tsuna can be very fun characters to pair OCs with 😉😉😉 Hope to see you around here someday (if you're comfy ok shvfhgsvdf)

[uselessnbee]

people who absolutely hate crossovers and crossover shipping and shipping characters who barely/never interacted but the fan is interested in what their dynamic could look like, who hate any non-canon shipping are boring as fuck and really annoying when they have the need to go in the comments of these posts and be like "that's so weird why do people do that?" or start ranting how much they hate it

because they can and it's fun, dumbass so stop ruining other people's fun just because you don't like it

if it's not for you that's all cool and fine it's not for everyone but you can just scroll away or block such things you don't have to spread your negativity in the comments where others are just trying to have fun with other people who have the same interests. stop it. you're being the weird one here.

let people have fun in the fandom that's what fandoms are for!!

[un-pearable]

yknow i understand ian flynn haters from an intellectual standpoint - just like every other fan community and ESPECIALLY comics, inevitably there will be people with interpretations you dislike, and sometimes you will have the misfortune of those interpretations being the ones in “official” media - but they seriously cannot stop obsessing over this guy. he has zero power over you. if you do not like his takes you can ignore them. there is enough media in this franchise to do so. rabid haters are putting this guy up on just as much of a pedestal as rabid fans are when at the end of the day he is legitimately just some freelancer that SEGA pays occasionally to write some translations or tie in media. it’s really not that big a deal whether you like him or not

[hyunjining]

(so sorry if any of this comes out as sarcastic/mean its not)

So like I've never been into kpop or celebrity stuff or anything (aka my blorbos are only fictional characters) but youve shown up on my dash a couple times recently and you seem like a chill person to ask so like- What's the like *vibe* with fandoms like these? Like whats the interesting part about these people to u thats enough to make a whole blog about them? Ive heard about people shipping them like theyre characters so it is that?? Is it the people themselves? Is it just the pretty factor? I'm assuming its not just the songs cuz ive seen a lot of fanfics n fandom stuff that are about the *people* instead n its made me really curious cuz i dont think I get it?

well, as someone who’s been in fandoms for real people for like 15 years at this point, i feel pretty qualified to answer this lol. the music is of course a big factor, at least for me. i wouldn’t closely follow anyone if i didn’t love their art. but i do love them as people too.

in the case of kpop, the industry puts a big emphasis on fan interaction and fanservice, and as a result there’s a lot of content that revolves solely around getting to know the idols (variety shows, vlogs) and forming a parasocial bond with them (fancalls, direct messaging, public forums that idols can comment on). which of course can be a bad thing, and kpop fans can get uniquely extreme about it, but my personal philosophy is always to treat artists as human beings and not assume that i know everything, because i obviously don’t.

anyway, with stray kids specifically, i really admire that they’re one of the few self-produced kpop groups and they all seem to have a genuine passion for making music and performing. they have a strong familial bond; they’re all very unique, strong personalities, and yet they come together so beautifully to pursue a common goal. the common goal being making really fucking good music that spans multiple genres.

they’re extremely funny and it’s a riot watching them bounce off each other. they’re literally all weird and insane in the best ways possible. they’re not perfect, they’ve messed up, but i think they’ve demonstrated that they have good hearts and they genuinely care about others. they try their best to make everyone feel welcome in their space, and they have a deep love and appreciation for their fans. and yes, they are outstandingly beautiful and just looking at them is gratifying in and of itself lmao.

in terms of shipping and fanfics, well. stray kids is a goldmine. lots of constant homoerotic tension between various pairings, which of course they play up in a fanservice way, but underlying all the messing around are very real bonds of love. and that’s all in addition to some very intentional and repeated queer-flagging from some members. but like generally they just love each other so much and it’s so palpable in everything they do that it’s just fun to explore the possibilities i guess. i can’t really speak for other idol groups, but that’s the deal with skz.

ultimately, i guess i would say the vibe of stanning idols is just… gushing over vlogs and ig posts and photoshoots and messages and getting really hyped about new music. but also worrying that they’ll fuck up because they’re human. and worrying about their wellbeing because the idol industry and fandoms can be absolutely brutal. and seeing a million fanwars a week about which group charts the best and sells out the most stadiums, but also about even stupider, more inconsequential things. but overall, if you curate your experience, it can be a lot of fun. i hope that answers your questions even a little bit lol, that kind of became me just raving about stray kids.

[universallyfuntyphoon]

Were You a Teen on Tumblr in the 2010s? I want to hear from you!

Did you scroll past thinspo, reblog sad girls, post through the pain, and call it community?

Did the internet raise you—romanticize you—ruin you a little?

You’re not alone!

I’m collecting anonymous stories for a memoir-in-progress titled Tumblr Made Me Do It, a hybrid of personal narrative and cultural critique.

It explores how growing up on this platform shaped our bodies, our gender, our trauma, our sense of self—and what it means to come of age curated by an algorithm.

I’m looking to hear from people who meet ANY of the following criteria:

Were teenagers using Tumblr between around and during the 2010s.

Engaged with any of the following: fandom (any, kpop, anime, Supernatural, bands, etc), thinspo, self-harm tags, queer identity spaces, kink culture, soft grunge/pale blogs, sad girl culture, etc.

Have reflections on how Tumblr shaped (or warped) their adolescence

All responses are anonymous, and select quotes may be included in the final manuscript with care and consent.

If you want to contribute to this collective archive of survival, please fill out the survey here:

Tumblr Era Testimonials

The internet tried to consume us. This is one way we take ourselves back.

Reblogs are deeply appreciated.

[olderthannetfic]

Actually, sorry, nevermind with the pro ship stuff ! Did my research and I'm more informed abt it :) you dont need to post either of the asks I sent abt it (and I'm lowkey scared if coming across as a close minded purist prude whose disillusioned about being by one.)..either way ty!

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*giggling*

The reality is that any new, viral thing from thirty seconds ago spreads easily on TikTok, most especially misinformation. Instagram is another pretty terrible platform just in terms of algorithms and how it's run. I wouldn't expect the prevailing understanding of such-and-such from within one bubble on either to necessarily be well informed.

The concept of "antis" under that name is pretty new, and the concept of "proshippers" is even newer. It has always meant "not antis". Some people have started mutating it to be about specific dark content, but it was always supposed to be about opposing censorship-happy idiots.

I don't find incestuous ships any freakier than other common fantasies people have. Same with adult/minor ships. You're seeing them in a distinct category because they upset you in particular. The feelings are fine, but they don't actually mean that these kinks are darker than all the other ones antis go after.

I know you think someone will be able to interpret "proshippers DNI" as "only the actually bad people should stay away", but that simply isn't what's going to happen. First, DNIs are moronic. Curating your online space means that you need to be the one blocking and avoiding. You can't ask random strangers, possibly your enemies, to do it for you. Second, people are going to have all kinds of opinions on which content is Bad Enough to count even assuming they share a similar definition of 'proshipper'.

This kind of "Well, we all know what the Bad Stuff is" attitude tends to have a chilling effect on a space. People are all paranoid that their kinks might count and self-censor far beyond what the person who said it expected.

Honestly, aside from the constant misuse of the terms, my assumption is that public proshippers on Instagram and TikTok are mostly into extreme things because anyone less extreme wouldn't have the balls to be public. The amount of death and rape threats from antis wouldn't be worth it.

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As for my "rules", I don't have any. This is my personal tumblr, but since I leave anon on, people send me lots of things. I post most of them, but I get so many now, that I'll sometimes cut off a topic that has dragged on boringly. I usually don't post the threats I get unless they're funny and I want to mock them.

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Re teens in fandom, I got into fandom at 13 on Usenet and set about reading all of the freakiest porn available. I read far worse stuff outside of fandom. I was curious, as many people that age are. It never did me any harm, and it won't do any harm to current 13-year-olds to read dark shit.

The people who get fucked up already have a lack of decent mentors in their offline life, are reading things as self harm, are actually being harmed by the social side of fandom where they've found some creep for horny roleplay, are the subject of a public hate campaign, etc. That sucks, but it's not something I can control or that will get better if we exclude them from fandom.

Teens would be better protected by their parents removing TikTok from their phones than by anything to do with fandom. Its short form makes it ideal for poorly fact-checked soundbites that sound good on the surface but discourage critical thinking or nuanced engagement with a topic. Youtube et al. are also cesspits, but TikTok has elevated predatory algorithms and viral misinformation to a whole new level.

Now back to rewatching miniminuteman. Hahaha.

[inkzectz]

About time I make an intro

🪲 INKZECTZ 📚

» Hi I’m Conrad, but you can also call me Neil

They/them • Esp/Eng • 🇲🇽 • 18

» This is my primary blog, I am an artist and occasionally I animate, #1 tomzen fan and also forzens wife and girlfriend. Fujoshi first Mexican second. I really just draw whatever interests me and that’s about it. Multi-shipper & multi-fandom.

» My current interests are 🌀

Valve media • OFF rpg • Re-animator • Invader Zim /JTHM • Disco elysium • TMA • RTVS • WWDITS • and more

» Important ⚠️

» I block VERY freely, I will not argue with people on this, I don’t care if you are upset by this, I have a right to curate the online space I want and I do not owe you anything.

» I do not tolerate proship/comship. In any capacity.

» My art is free to use for things like pfp/banner/edits (with credit) and NOTHING else.

» I will not reply to asks regarding drama/or arguments, if you have an issue DM me.

» “My art” is my art tag, “inkzectz” is what I use to tag my text posts, “asks” tag is self explanatory, if you have a question please look through this tag to see if it has been asked before.

» Other socials? 🌐

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» Discord server!

[quinloki]

The Vivre Bar Discord

Well, turns out I am indeed nuts.

The Vivre Bar is an 21+ discord primarily for x reader/OC/Self-insert One Piece fans.

Please Note: You do NOT need to have OCs, Self-inserts, or even be a big huge fan of reader inserts to join.

If you have disdain toward any of those categories you probably don't *want* to join, all things considered, but if you're a lurker, a One Piece fan, a fan of other people's OCs, or someone whose just looking for a positive, safe space to be a part of, then you're welcome to come check us out.

The bar is Queer-friendly, kink-friendly, sex work positive, so and so forth. There is no gate-keeping in the Champagne Room - or any room.

We promote curating your own space at the bar:

You're allowed to block other users We encourage you to mute channels you're not interested in. There's space for other fandoms as well \o/

There are NSFW, Kink, and Dead Dove spaces you can opt in to, but you won't see those sections without choosing so.

This is an adult space, however, so please note it will often not be safe for work, and you should set your notifications accordingly.

DM, Ask, Comment, etc. and let me know if you'd like an invite, or if you have questions. ^_^

I hope you decide to give the bar a look, and no matter how long you decide to stay, I hope your time with us is pleasant 💖

[soleminisanction]

Hi! I wanted to start this off by saying I love your dc analyses and that you’ve totally changed the way I view a lot of comic characters and are a big part of the reason I love Tim so much.

So, something I’ve seen a lot in comic spaces is people complaining about fanon Tim , which I think is fair as I also dislike fanon Tim, but also pushing an equally fanon version of their own favorite character. I’m all for criticism of how people portray characters, both in and out of the work it self, but it feels disingenuous to complain about it while doing the exact same thing, even if they don’t realize it. I know this can be a pretty divisive topic, but if you’re up to it I’d really like to hear your opinion on why you think this happens. Thank you!

I mean it mostly boils down to: canon is huge, contradictory and fluid by design, not to mention decentralized and often requiring esoteric secondary knowledge to navigate, especially when digging into back issues where you run into availability issues and archiving problems. And it, like all literature, is open to interpretation.

Debating what is and is not canon is as core a feature of comic book fandom as it is of classical studies and theology. The truth is there isn't a one-hundred percent totally correct "true canon" answer to anything, it's all a matter of interpretation, but some interpretations are "more right" than others by virtue of their authors being better able to support their point of view with support from the canon.

This is a hobby that mixes personal collection and curation with literary analysis, classics-style mythic/theological canon interpretation, art criticism and debate club, if you're into that.

In short, it's nerd shit, which means you're always going to have your way of doing it, and everyone else is always going to be doing it wrong. Best thing to do is make peace with that and avoid the people who take it all Way Too Seriously so you can enjoy batting ideas around with the folks who share your wavelength. Which sometimes includes complaining about the folks who don't agree with you, just to let off some steam.

[louisirl]

“Thespiad”: Proposing a New Term for Fictionkin Who Involuntarily Identify as Fictional Characters (Under Discussion...)

This proposal contains extensive research and thoughts that I have spent considerable time processing and organizing. It is still in the early stages despite hours poured in, and I am finally opening it up for public feedback. I value your perspectives, as they will help me identify areas I may have overlooked while developing this terminology. If you have suggestions for a more fitting term or wish to share your own experiences, please feel free to contact me.

Purpose

While the term “Fictionkin” is predominately used, it is often now associated with fandom culture and the 'voluntary' exploration of new identities. The community no longer fully captures the complex experiences of those of us who view our fictional identities as intrinsic rather than chosen.

The current community primarily emphasizes exploration and acquisition of new fictional identities, much more than the further development and understanding of existing ones. As a result, I have struggled to find a sense of belonging within community spaces in recent years as I actively seek to express my fictotype in my daily life as that is who I am. My fictotype expands beyond just online expression and would exist regardless as to my involvement in the community.

For those who involuntarily identify as fictional characters and have a desire to live them out physically, I believe we deserve our own distinct community. The fictionkin community faces challenges in being taken seriously, both internally and externally, and it is crucial that we begin to assert our identities with the seriousness it deserves.

The “New Term”: Thespiad (Θεσπιάδης)

Pronunciation: /THES·PI·AD/ Etymology: The prefix "Thes-" is derived from Thespis, the ancient Greek actor who is often credited as the first person to perform as an actor in the context of Greek theater. The suffix "-iad" is a classical suffix used to denote a group of people with shared characteristics or traits.

Usage:

Thespiad: A person who involuntarily identifies as a fictional character and actively desires to express it.

Thespic: An adjective to describe traits or actions related to being a Thespiad.

Thesp/Thespiotype: A specific fictional character that an individual identifies with (e.g., Pikachu from Pokémon).

Thespiades: Plural form of Thespiad.

This term, though rooted in the Greek language, is not synonymous with the modern term “Thespian” (actor), which has become more generalized.

Who This Term Is For?

The term “Thespiad” is intended for those who experience an involuntary identification as a fictional character; When you are a Thespiad you identify 'as' that character. This distinction is critical: it is not merely an identification or connection with a character, but a deeply felt, intrinsic sense of self. In contrast to the broader Fictionkin label, “Thespiad” emphasizes the desire for active transformation and alignment with one’s fictional self physically.

This can involve actions such as changing one's name, relocating to a place reminiscent of your source's setting/location, or altering one's appearance to match that of the fictional character. These practices reflect an attempt to embody the fictional identity in real life.

The Process of Development

In developing a new term, I explored various linguistic roots from Latin, Greek, and Old English. However, many of the terms I curated with this method were too vague or didn't come across as practical. These terms didn't feel inclusive and seemed shaky in definition.

So, I turned to researching about historical people who showcased a similar nature to that of fictionkin (though maybe not exactly) or significantly influenced the storytelling we create and consume today.

Historical Origins

Thespis (Θέσπις) could provide a meaningful historical precedent for this term. Often considered the first actor in the context of Greek theater, Thespis revolutionized storytelling by stepping out of the chorus to portray individual roles, thus creating the idea of the actor as someone who "becomes" the character they portray. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern theater, in which performers transform themselves into characters, not merely to portray them but to bring life to them.

This historical figure could serve as a metaphor for our experiences as Thespiades—individuals who identify with fictional characters not as an act of fan admiration, but as a form of personal and transformative expression.

Metafiction and Fictional Identity

Fictionkin identities often intersect with the concept of metafiction, which explores the boundary between fiction and reality. For Thespiades, the experience of identifying with a fictional character is not purely imaginative but is an essential part of our reality. By acknowledging the gap between the real and the fictional, we can better understand the nuances of this identity. This intersection underscores the need for a term that encompasses the lived reality of these individuals—one that acknowledges both the fictional nature of the identity and its deep roots in personal experience.

Our Symbol: The Drama Masks 🎭

As part of this proposal, I suggest adopting the drama masks—symbols of comedy and tragedy—as a unifying emblem for the Thespiad identity. These masks have long been associated with theater, transformation, and self-expression, making them an apt symbol for those who seek to align their real-world selves with their fictional counterparts. Just as these masks convey the performative nature of theater, they also reflect the process of self-discovery and transformation that many Thespiades undergo.

If you find that this new terminology resonates with your experience, I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Similarly, if it does not fully align with your perspective, I welcome your input as well. Please note that this post is still a work in progress, and I will continue to refine and update it over time. Thank you for taking the time to read and engage with this content.

[haunting-heroes-creative-games]

✨ Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Haunting Heroes Discord But Didn’t Want To Ask ✨

Are you looking to join this DPxDC server but don't know what it's about? Are you new to Discord and want to figure a few dynamics about it first? Then this is the post for you!

We're Super excited to share with you some of the features you can expect when you join the Haunting Heroes DPxDC Discord server.

🔷 I’m new to Discord. What is Discord?

A noble question. Discord is a messaging/private server application where you can join servers to chat, text, and video call people. Lots of fandoms have servers dedicated to their beloved show/book/comics/blorbos

It’s a popular platform because a) it’s free and b) it’s very easy to organize.

Haunting Heroes, as such, is essentially a private chat room where you can talk about DPxDC with other fans. There are other DPxDC servers, but you can never have too many!

🔷 What do you do on Haunting Heroes?

We do a lot! If you’re here, you may have seen the results of the Writing Games we’ve played, like "Who Wrote That?" as well as "Guess That Fic" (a fun way to give fic recs AND test your DPxDC fic knowledge!).

We also share updates of fanart, non fanart, and fan fics, as well as recommendations to stories we’ve read and enjoyed.

And we have plenty of ways to discuss ideas: from canon resources to headcanons that intrigue you; from prompts to workshopping your story ideas; from asking for a beta-reader to sharing your progress. Sometimes this even happens live while doing a sprint with others.

🔷 What does ‘18+ SFW’ mean?

18+ is fairly straightforward: you have to be 18 years or older to join our server. So why SFW?

We decided to emphasize the Safe For Work aspect not because no NSFW content is allowed—we have a flourishing NSFW category as well as a Dark Category with channels for people to talk about it to your hearts’ content! We welcome more mature content, but not everyone wants to engage in it, or only want to engage on their own terms. Being able to curate what you do and don't see is important to us, hence the separate categories (and having to self-select a role to see the NSFW + Dark channels)

We add SFW when talking about HH because ‘18+’ on its own has certain connotations (just like ‘adult content’ or ‘adults only’).

Why, then, are we an 18+ server? We appreciate the under 18s in our fandom, and there are lots of fandom places that are open to all ages (for example, this blog!). But there are older fans who feel more comfortable in an adult oriented space. We noted that a place for adults only in the DPxDC fandom was missing, and wanted to fill that niche.

🔷 Why Should I Join?

✏️ If you’re a writer, you can find a beta reader or ping the Ideas Helper role if you want some help with your story. You can find and share resources for various things, such as writing, art, and how to use A03.

🐱 We also share lots of pictures of our pets!

💡 We have fun emojis and stickers unique to Haunting Heroes, many made by people who are part of the server.

⭐️ We have a starboard! If someone says something you find funny, react to their post with a star emoji; if a post gets 9 stars, it gets shared to the board! It’s like the highlights reel at the end of a Mario Kart Race, but user generated. It's a good way to quickly know what's been going on in the server.

🐰 Our Bunny Hutch (AKA prompts sharing category) is always hopping. Enter at your own risk! You may go there with the intention of dropping off one prompt for someone else to adopt, and leave having adopted 4 new WIPS of your own!

And most importantly, we are a fandom community looking to share with each other the things we love doing or seeing in the fandom. You are likely to find writers, artists, and commenters you know from AO3 or Tumblr, but you might also find new friends to hang out with or be inspired by new things while lurking.

🔷 What can I expect upon joining?

☑️ Once you join, you will have to read our guidelines to make sure you agree with them and know what you can expect in terms of how we handle the server.

☑️ There are also roles to be selected so you can customize your experience. Some roles will allow you to give information to other members (such as the pronouns you select), others will give you an aesthetic (such as color roles), others are pingable and alert you for specific activities (such as movie nights ,or a new writing game being set up, or when someone wants others to bounce ideas). Some will also grant you access to specific sections in our server, such as dark or nsfw channels, which won't be visible otherwise.

☑️ Don't forget to also select the 18+ role which grants you acces to the whole server. This one is made specifically to confirm you agree with the guidelines and are 18 or older, since that's our sole requirement to join the server.

☑️ Once you define your roles, you can check our server roadmap to guide you through the many channels we have in the server with descriptions for each of them and the bots we have available to help through the experience.

☑️ Don't worry if you get a few pings upon entering: we have a welcome mat where others will greet you once you're in.

🔷 How can I join?

To join, send us an ask confirming you're 18+ and someone in our team will send you the link. You can find the ask box as "Ask us anything here" at the top of our blog or clicking here. Please make sure you check your inbox for our reply. If you sent us an ask and haven't gotten a reply in 48hrs, please let us know either replying in this post or contacting one of our mods.

We hope you have fun and fulfill your hero-haunting needs���👻

[imahgined]

the rosy blog project - episode 1:

꒰ঌ intro + pt. 1 on how we made 2024 actually feel like 2014 ໒꒱

hiiii sweethearts! ໒꒰ྀིᵔ ᵕ ᵔ ꒱ྀི১

welcome to the first episode of the rosy blog project! i’m andrea, but you can call me roseate. i'll be your host to this dreamy corner of the internet, where we celebrate all things feminine and inspiring.

this project is my way of reviving the iconic rosy blog era here on tumblr. in the 2010s, life felt slower, filled with hobbies, fashion, beauty tips, boybands, fandoms, iconic tv shows, and bubbly playlists. here, we'll savor the little things that made us feel connected, feminine and creative!

༊࿐ ⊹ ˚. part 1: what was the rosy blog era?

just in case you weren't around on tumblr in the early 2010s, rosy blog content focused on the years we spent hours reading glossy magazines like teen vogue, watching our fave youtubers, and scrolling through dreamy blogs. the rosy blog style was unapologetically girly. it embraced soft pinks, cream tones, and everything feminine. it was all about finding joy in the little things, like curating playlists, buying self-care products, and creating a space that felt uniquely yours.

༊࿐ ⊹ ˚. part 2: my take on how we made 2024 really feel like 2014

from the beggining of the year, i saw so much content on ig and tiktok from people begging to bring back 2014 vibes in 2024. i definitely believe that, collectively, we made it happen. this will be a series of a few blog posts breaking down this year's best moments and how everything felt like the rosy blog era.

section 1: music and pop culture

ariana grande in her wicked & eternal sunshine era: she literally embraced everything we loved from her yours truly era and reinvented it to fit her glinda role. the looks we got from her were super feminine, elegant and classy. seeing her like this reminded me so much of her gorgeous 2010s aesthetic. also, her eternal sunshine album was insanely good. the dreamy vocals felt like a new era that revisited her feminine side from her first album. last year, we even had her yours truly live sessions. inmaculate vibes!

madison beer slowly becoming viral again: i've been a fan of madison ever since i discovered her. this year, i got so excited when her song make you mine went viral. the techno style and her beautiful voice reminded me of some of her earlier songs, even a bit of i won't let you walk away. she’s so talented, and back in 2014, she was all over tumblr. i hope she finally gets the recognition she deserves!

fangirl nostalgia: during the 2010s, you were either a 1d, 5sos, jb or btr fangirl (or all of them at once!). so much has happened this year with our faves—jb having his first child, btr touring again—it’s been a beautiful revisit of the memories we made in those fandoms. and the best part? we continue to create new ones by supporting them into their adulthood. (except for the tragic passing of liam—may he rest in peace).

lana in coachella: nothing felt more 2014 than our beautiful lana headlining coachella this year. her ethereal voice revided her most iconic songs, and the vibes were simply the dreamiest. i completely adored the setlist, and her styling was too cute! classic lana, yet timelessly fresh.

girly pop revival: from sabrina carpenter's short n' sweet tour to taylor swift's eras tour, 2024 absolutely brought girly pop back to the mainstream. we had amazing albums from artists like charli xcx (the most 2014 revival ever) and rising stars like tate mcrae, addison rae and many more. my personal favorite? FLO's debut album, access all areas. their vocals and y2k style are a must hear i'm sure you'll adore.

.mp3 by emilia: if you haven’t heard of emilia i'll be GLAD to introduce you. she's an insanely talented argentinian singer, composer, actress and model (also, the most stunning girl ever). last year, she released her second studio album, .mp3, with a 2000s-inspired sound and vibe. it's the girliest, most empowering, and fun album from a latin artist. this album served girly vibes with genres like pop, urban, dance pop, and contemporary r&b. even though this project and tour leaned into a y2k aesthetic, it also gave me major 2010 vibes with its sounds, looks and visuals. i'll dedicate a whole post to her and the album soon because, genuinely, the art direction is INSANE, and it's my favorite thing ever

for now, that’s it for this first section. i have so much to share with you—from lifestyle to fashion and so much more! i hope you enjoyed reading this 2024 recap, pt. 2 will be up soon.

i'd love to hear your thoughts on this post! let me know what you’d add or want to chat about, my dms are always open lovelies! have a magical and dreamy day ೀ ׅ ۫ . ㅇ

[thisweeksobsessionis]

New Fandom trends with anti-ship names

K, so probably not a new thing, but i have noticed a raise in the S.T fandoms with anti-ship names. I.e bylosers for anti-byler content and milkvan for anti-mileven content.

And as a byler shipper, i have no problem with the tag ‘byloser’ for anti-byler content, or content that isn’t byler friendly i genuinely don’t have an issue with anti-ship names. That’s what anti tags are for — they’re there to make your stance clear and to help keep your space curated the way you want it.

in some ways, anti-ship names can even be useful. depending on the platform or search engine, terms like “anti-Byler” will still show up in results for “Byler,” because the keyword is still in there. Which can be frustrating for people just trying to scroll through their ship tag in peace and obssess, it also highlights why people started coming up with completely separate names in the first place. if you’re really trying to keep your content out of the opposing ship’s ecosystem, using a totally different name (like "milkvans" instead of "mileven") is probably more effective. there’s less overlap in words which = less accidental exposure.

BUT — and this is where my concerns comes in — making up a completely separate name for a ship can have downsides too.

a) it can create an echo chamber. if you're only ever using your own little in-group language, you start losing the ability to actually engage with the broader fandom — or even recognize that other perspectives exist. it's like self-curation gone too far, where you're no longer filtering for your comfort, you're filtering out nuance.

b) it can encourage cruelty. when you're not even calling a ship or its shippers by their actual names anymore, it becomes way easier to dehumanize them. what starts as a little inside joke name can spiral into full-on mob behavior. and let’s be real — some people use these “funny” alt names as a shield to be genuinely mean without having to take accountability. once it becomes an us vs. them thing, the insults start flying, and actual discussion is out the window.

Curious about other peoples opinions should new anti-ship names (milkvan, bylosers) be encouraged for further separation and less risk of overspill, or discouraged as it can encourages to much isolation and pack mentality, not helping people engage in healthy fandom discourse. Cause when your part of a fandom you should be able to talk and disagree with other members of the fandom without it turning into an insult competition

i might just be overthinking

[jackalopc]

there is nothing wrong with these kinds of fics/fanworks, but please, no one should have to block 50+ tags per fandom. at this point it's downright inhumane the work folks have to do, if they don't want to see this content. it is literally all folks are asking for - simple tags included like #x reader & #x self insert, et cetera.

it is everyone's individual responsibility to curate their own space; but no one can do that if folks aren't willing to tag things accurately and accessibly.

be kind, rewind tag accessibly!

[littlest-bugz]

intro post

welcome to my blog!!!

My name is BUGZ! I'm a bodily 22 y/o multiply disabled, queer DID sys! My pronouns are they/he, and I prefer masculine or neutral terms :]

This blog serves as my main hub for everything I like and do- art, memes, fandom stuff and more! This blog is really a collection of a bunch of random posts, and for that reason, it's really cluttered! I also will post about DID and CDD adjacent posts!!!

get to know me more below the cut!

[byf also below cut]

before you follow. . .

Our account may not be fully SFW, but we never reblog or post pornographic material! I have a bad swearing problem, struggle with """adult""" issues [such as addiction], and due to my trauma, I have a hard time telling what is socially acceptable in regards for entirely being SFW. It's something I'm working on actively! The most explicit posts you will see are likely surrounding drugs and addiction. I prefer minors do not follow me, but liking and reblogging is okay!

I do not engage in any sort of discourse. I seriously cannot be bothered, and a lot of discourse is chronically online anyways [sorry, not sorry]. If you really need labels to feel comfortable, I am anti-misinfo and anti-harassment. Anyone is allowed on my blog as long as you don't promote misinfo, harass others, partake in ANY form of bigotry, and are not a gross person [subjective to me].

Following that; I block very liberally! This is the reason I removed my DNI, actually. If I notice you're partaking in spreading misinfo, bigotry, spam me, or anything I just don't like, you go straight to the block chamber! I curate my space for me! Not to mention my old DNI didn't work entirely anyways.

BPD/NPD/HPD/ASPD havers are all welcome on our blog! If u believe in [any disorder] abuse, leave!!

WE ARE PRO-EDUCATED SELF DIAGNOSIS!!!

about us !

As I stated before, I'm a DID haver! This means I’m a system :] I state this pretty openly due to the fact it affects every aspect of my daily life- even my posting! PLUS I talk about my system a decent amount.

On top of that, I also have OCD, Social Anxiety, AvPD, OCPD, Autism and ADHD! A total mouthful, but you'll see posts centered around these experiences (hence why they’re listed)!

I also have a physical disability, and I complain about it often.

You can find our frequent fronters on pronouns.cc !! [link]

In terms of my queer Identity. . . I identify as transmasc, bigender, panalterous, omni oriented aroaceflux, and ambiamorous! This is an agreed upon identity the entirety of The Crew and Co. and is essentially for the body itself! Most of the time, I just say I’m queer! Names, pronouns, genders and sexualities all vary from alter to alter individually, but that’s our collective self.

On our page, you will find. . .

Lots of reblogs on random topics and hyperfixations

Fandom content! Mostly frum Inscryption and Ghost [the band]

SOME political content [your warning]

Mental Health Content [mostly text posts and memes]

Rambling and Yapping

Cat and Bunny posts

Web weaves

Userboxes and Flags

. . . and a ton more!

i have sideblogs!

Wow, I never had thought I would have more than one blog, but I DO. AND IT'S MORE THAN JUST TWO..... Here they are!! :

@sum-silly-bugz -We make Weirdcore and Dreamcore edits!! you can find all of those here

@into-the-bugverse - Writing and Original Character blog! While I reblog my art to this account, this is where it's posted first!!

. . . and probably more to come!

tags!

#important - important posts to us! [a heavily neglected tag]

#fresh from the insectoids - my original, non-yapping posts,,, may not be very original tho LOL

#the bugz speak- my ramblings on stuff going on my life- can range from goofy things to long and drawn out talking in circles.

#reblog time - My reblog tag!! Everything that gets reblogged should be under this, but I don't always remember.

#you asked we answered - My ask tag! Feel free to send in asks at any time

#original userboxes/layouts/flags/ect - All of our original content divided into specifics! [ note: they are not all lumped together like that, just putting them all together for the sake of space, you can find most of them tagged in this post ]

#system posting - Our experiences on system hood as well as reblogs and other stuff! Was formerly 'system stuff', and I am notorious for not using this tag

#lps posting - I am/was an avid lps collector!! I reblog fanart and post original content [sometimes,,, but usually text posts]

#ghost posting - HUUUUGE fan of Ghost [the band]. I reblog content on it frum time to time!!

#inscryption posting - Main fandom I'm in!! I love this silly game to the point I'd call it a Special Interest at this point [it's been years of being obsessed with it, lords help me]

#cat posting - I reblog a lot of cat pictures and art!! cats r a huge comfort for me

#bunny posting - Same reasoning as cats tbh!!

#writer posting - where I post all the writing content, such as memes and text posts,,, mainly memes, but also resources and ect

#art posting - where I put all the art text posts, especially memes, but also just general art we make

#vent posting - vent posts- block this tag if you aren't interested in seeing my vents!

#the hoard - I hoard and collect deco. If the links don't work for some reason, just click this tag

#sorry for yearning on main - sorry for yearning on main

more tba . . .

links!

deco collection - A hoard of all our deco, which includes stamps, blinkies and userboxes!! WARNING; FLASHING IMAGES, BRIGHT COLORS, AND MORE! PROCEED WITH CAUTION

pronouns.cc - has all of the alters that want to be public for our tumblr specifically. There are less on our website than here, so if you want to know everyone, go here!!

our website - has our frequent fronters, digital diary, art and comms, and more! It is still a WIP but it's to a point where I am comfortable sharing :]

art comms website - two of our hosts are artists and take comms- this is their site! comms are currently open, alwyas including these funky chibi heads

my ko-fi - consider donating to the cause of... me! I'm multiply disabled. If you like any of my original content and feel inclined to, drop a dollar or two here!

[alastorssimpforever]

Master Tumblr Intro Post

Welcome to My Blog!

This is mainly the place I reblog and ramble.

Pronouns: she/her

DNI if you are not 16+

Profession: Alastor simp (and Stan pines)

• Main fandoms: Hazbin Hotel, Gravity Falls, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and At Dead of Night.

Side fandoms: LOZ, Star Wars, Miraculous, The Dark Queen of Mortholme, Robin Hood (1973), and other weird stuff.

• I’m a big nerd over character dynamics and shipping.

Ace + Demisexual & PROUD!

My blorbos: Alastor, Charlie (Morningstar & Kelly), and Stan Pines.

My Writing Blog

Charlastor AU Week Blog

Pro LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pages for Craziness I Do:

Master Post for Tumblr Shipping Rubrics

Part 1 Hazbin Hotel Ships (Postive)

Hazbin Hotel Incorrect Quotes

Comfort AU Hazbin x IASIP x Gravity Falls

Hottest Hazbin Sexywoman

Hottest Hazbin Sexyman

Hazbin Gay Ships Rankings

Hazbin Sapphic Ships Rankings

Hazbin Het Ships Rankings

Hazbin Poly Ships Rankings

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My OTPS

Charlastor

“You’re one of a kind! A charming demon belle!”

“Dad! Stop! He's defending this hotel! It may be a bit more sadistic than I'd hoped, but he's doing it for me!”

🕯️- Two sides of the same coin with a pizzazz for drama and music. Two struggling forces which complement each other’s darkness and light

Huskerdust

“It's time to lose your self-loathin', excuse yourself, let hope in, baby. Play your card, be who you are, a loser... just like me.”

���- Two people struggling through addiction lean on each other to see the light. However, I hope they will emerge as better people together.

Cherrimoth

“You’re going to kill me, you diabolita!”

“You know you love me”

💣 - An opposites attract pairing which could help each other grow. Cherri’s ship sails on to a sea of chaos as Vaggie’s anchor keeps her safe from harm.

Lucilith

“Drawn in by her fierce independence, Lucifer found her, and the two rebellious dreamers fell deeply in love.”

🪽 - The first and last love to defy Heaven. The dreamer and the rebel who fell from paradise to the brimstone below. A delicious second chance and bittersweet romance.

Billford

“Jinx! Wow! Get out of my head!”

“You first.”

⚠️- Ford, the nerd, literally pulled an omnipotent gay baddie. It’s perfect

Fiddauthor

“Not only is this man’s mind superior to mine, but he has one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever seen.”

🔭 - These dudes have been in love forever. Give me two scientists sharing a bed and in denial any day. They are so sweet!

Guitarspear

“275! WHOA! BADASS! AWESOME JOB, DANGER TITS, POUND IT!”

🎸- Two smug musical assholes together. What more do I have to say? ITS PERFECTION. Even though their relationship is unconventional and Adam is still a doofus, he does listen to Lute. And they’ve got a partners in crime thing going on.

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Ships I Like:

Radioapple

Radiodust

Chaggie

Staticmoth

Adamsapple

Lucilith

Heaven’s Darkness (Sera x Satan)

Serapherd

Guitarprincess

Baxty

RoyalRoot (Charlie x Roo)

Rainbownacho (Bill Cipher x Charlie)

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Favorite Tropes:

• Enemies to Lovers

• Forbidden Romance

• Slow Burn

• Heavy Angst

• Found Family

• Morally Grey Dynamics

• Darkness vs. Light

• “I would burn the world for you”

Hurt/No Comfort

Opposites Attract

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I Don’t Vibe With:

• Incest ships (St@ncest, Ch@rcifer, etc)

Pedophilia (Parties NEED to be 18+)

• I’m not a proshipper or anti, just curating my space