#i might need a break

[o-i-w-u]

I DONT CARE IF MOON ISNT "GOOD AT EMOTIONS" EMOTIONALLY NEGLETING YOUR BROTHER ISNT HELP!!! FUCKING HELL LUNAR YOUR POINTS ARE ASS!!

[skuntank]

i am not handling things well right now

[ramblingoak]

I think I'm too sensitive to be around other people sometimes.

Where's that cabin in the middle of the woods when I need it? The one with the strong wi-fi signal and endless supply of cheetos.

[fonulyn]

i really wish people wouldn't make empty promises bc if someone tells me they're "gonna comment in a minute" i'm actually stupid enough to believe it and when it then never happens it's not exactly a great feeling.

[autistook]

i'm so deep in writing that my thoughts about my own actions go "she suddenly felt the urge to eat more" like bro what

[seireiteihellbutterfly]

This! There's barely any interaction or signs that posts are being read, especially for smaller accounts.

Even more disheartening is that there is a choke hold in terms of visibility with smaller accounts because of whatever weird algorithm Tumblr uses. Popular accounts - POPULAR - not ones with a large following, popular. This distinction is necessary because I have moots with large followings who write beautifully and their stuff never gets enough notes because Tumblr has its own idea of what 'popular' accounts look like.

They're the ones that pop up first in the fyp or following hashtag page. If the feed is constantly flooded with their work despite us using the same hashtags we are dependent on larger blogs reblogging our stuff for visibility. And it truly sucks because it makes us feel like our work isn't significant enough to stand on its own without being backed up by another popular account.

Honestly it's sick and tiresome. It makes smaller accounts feel like we need to seek constant validation because what's the point of us writing if it's going to get lost in the popularity sea? If people default to certain accounts because they simply don't see us, or don't interact with us because we appear to be 'unpopular' what's the use?

It's no surprise people are quitting. Reader interaction is at an all time low but writer - writer interactions and support is also pathetic currently. Like seriously, why aren't you supporting your moots, people you willingly followed because you liked their work?

It's truly saddening when we pour our heart and soul into a fic and it's gets practically no notes.

let’s talk, shall we?

it’s no secret that tumblr writers have been leaving or deactivating their blogs, especially in the last year or two. and i think the reason why is even less of a secret.

the fact that writers have to practically beg for feedback and interaction on a site where they post their works for FREE is ridiculous. the fact that most of the people who are reading and consuming these works don’t even spare 10 seconds to add a nice tag to their reblog (if they even bother to do that) is borderline enraging. this is tumblr, not instagram or twitter. likes on tumblr do nothing for the writer. i don’t care if you think that it helps them appear in the tags, or if you think that seeing yet another “___ liked your post” is encouraging to them, because it doesn’t and its not.

and speaking of likes, why is the ratio of likes to reblogs so fucking huge? and before you think i’m being dramatic, lets take a look at some of the notes from my own works.

at the time of me writing this, my one-shot, dream lover, has 821 notes. that’s pretty good right? but let’s see how many are empty likes and how many are reblogs.

769 likes.

52 reblogs.

out of those 52 reblogs, 35 of them are empty. no tag, no comment.

one of my reactions currently has 2,038 notes. you may be thinking that’s a lot, which it is and i’m incredibly thankful for how many notes i’ve gotten on it. but how many are likes and how many are reblogs?

1,924 likes.

113 reblogs.

out of those 113 reblogs, 81 of them are empty.

one of my headcanons currently has 1,110 notes.

1,069 likes.

41 reblogs.

28 of those 41 reblog are empty.

why is it so hard to reblog things and give feedback?

“oh but it won’t fit my blog theme!” if you’re so fucking concerned about what your precious tumblr blog looks like, then send an ask. they’re just as appreciated.

“i don’t know what to say tho!” we’re not asking you to be shakespeare. if you’re really that no thoughts head empty just put a keyboard smash, if nothing else.

“but i’m shy and embarrassed!” the anonymous option is there for a reason, and most writers have it turned on. being shy when you have the option of keeping your identity a secret is no excuse.

and yes, i’m aware that some writers don’t have the anon option on, which brings me to my final point.

stop. demanding.

if a writer has requests open, be a decent human being and use your manners. going into their inbox and saying “____’s reaction of this.” is no way to request something. saying please, thank you, or even “hey, could you do a reaction of _____?” is a thousand times better than just telling them what you want them to write.

writers spend hours of their time and energy to write things for you to read, and leaving an empty like is meaningless to them.

if your liked a writer’s works, reblog them and maybe add some nice fucking tags while you’re at or send an ask to them about it. because sooner or later, after so many likes and barely any interaction, more and more writers are going to leave.

stop making them desperate for any spare crumb of interaction and start leaving feedback if you love these writers so much.

[mangozic]

my dead goth son and his friendly neighborhood personified concept of insanity

[estelessar]

Finally finished Abaddon's Gate and whew! It was a rough ride toward the end there.

[inkskinned]

i wrote an interactive poem for my girlfriend in 3 parts. she said you need to read it.

go here: take only the final quiz or take all 3. i don't mind. it's sad, though. this is a poem about choice. about fate and mental illness and how love fits inside of all of it. this is a poem about a long dark hallway. mostly this is a poem about mango sushi rolls.

good luck. i love you. despite it all, i'm hopeful.

[nessieartss]

student sukuna au inspired by this beautiful art by inkedberries (galaxy brain moment), please check their other arts as well!

[screwpinecaprice]

I was trying to eat noodles neatly and for some reason I got sad midway. So I drew them messy eating a biscuit and a strawberry to combat sad noodle blues.

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

hope you feel better soon!

I am riddled with ailments, but I stay silly!

[aliensfuckmeup]

Song: “CLONES” by Lana Lubany. Spotify / Youtube

[pokeberry5]

If you are still taking requests, may I please inquire if I could have a drawing of Jason and Tim working together as a team, please?

this probably isnt exactly what you had in mind, but i think that red robin and batboy from that one death in the family movie ending are so precious

the cowl in question:

bonus:

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 322

Danny squints up at the slightly older realms being, even if technically he’s older in human-age. The Chaosling is practically vibrating in place, the massive realms feline peering out from over their shoulder. Huh. So this is his Clockwork-assigned babysitter-cousin? 

He didn’t know how to feel about the whole suit thing, but well, he won’t say no to a good prank. C’mon Cujo, they’re going to the daycare dimension-place!

[gemharvest]

Hey Karl you think whenever BF or GF just hit Pico with a random hug no matter the circumstance his face just crumbles into the most vulnerable and yearning look and suddenly the hug lasts for 20 minutes because they don't have the heart to pull away when Pico lays his arms around their backs in the most gentle way possible

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yeag..

Close-ups of my personal favorite shots LOL. I also really like how Boyf came out here but he's already Huge in the piece so he doesn't need a close-up.

Do you ever think BF and GF get super emotional when he's soft with them? This guy, known for his fuckin' Bite with an attitude developed partially for self-defense, melting at their touch and allowing them to see his more gentle side? Something that nobody else will ever get to see?

The demon and the rapper are nice by default. Boyf can be a bit of a menace and Girlf is not afraid to show her demonic side when necessary, but they're kind to others as a default, maybe even to a fault. Not that Pico doesn't ever show kindness to others, but he's usually prickly and standoffish; his kindness could come off in ways that read almost as passive aggression. And yet, around the two idiots (used affectionately lol) he's like putty in their hands.

Anyways idk what I'm on abt really I just think if you gave him the choice he would literally melt into their embraces. Safe, and protected in their arms; for once, he isn't the one who has to do the protecting. I think the worst part of a hug to him would be having to let go.