#is content about alien shows banned?

[antoschauniverse]

Mulder and Scully. Surprise. This photo violates the rules of Instagram🤷‍♀️

[frenchkisstheabyss]

♡ Ｓｗｅｅｔｅｓｔ Ｐｉｅ ♡

♡ Pairing: sex worker!mingyu x chubby!fem!sex worker!reader

♡ Genre: smut/fluff

♡ Word Count: 3.2k-ish

♡ Summary: While spending the weekend at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, a risky late night comment of yours draws the attention of your crush who happens to be in the same city and wants to see if you're all talk or about that action.

♡ Warnings: you're both spicy content creators, drinking, unprotected sex, Gyu's dick is kinda really huge, size kink for sure, stretching, riding, rough sex, doggystyle, clit play, ass slapping, oral sex (m receiving), cum eating/swallowing, dirty talk, switch Gyu/reader

♡ A/N: I usually put a sweet artistic statement in this space but I don't have a sweet artistic statement. I have a hot girl playlist and Mingyu's existence which is exactly how we ended up here. It's Mingyu, for the love of goddess, can you blame me?

This was never where you thought you’d end up. When you joked with your best friend, a successful OnlyFans girl, about starting one if your job kept working your nerves you hadn’t imagined actually doing it. Yet here you are, 8 months after that tipsy girl’s night, with a hefty following on social media and enough subscribers to never have to set foot in that job ever again. 

Like any other job it has its ups and downs but having your best friend there to help you navigate it early on makes it feel like lightwork now. Plus it’s so easy to ignore your haters when your bank account’s as stacked as it is.

For the first time in your life it’s optional to check pricetags, you can literally have whatever you want. Some things you don’t even have to pay for, they’re just dropped in your lap simply because you are who you are. 

That’s precisely how you scored yourself a weekend at this million dollar home in the Hollywood Hills. You’d passively mentioned during a custom video for one of your fans how hot you found it that he owned so much property.

“I’ve never played with my pussy in a mansion before” you pouted cutely, a vibrator whirling away inside you on its lowest setting. It wasn’t hint dropping as much as you wanted to stroke his ego but he took it as a chance to impress you, offering you a getaway at one of his places while he went on vacation for business. 

You’d be doing him a favor, he insisted, because he hated to leave the place empty for so long. The ego boost was more than enough compensation on his part that he didn’t feel like you owed him anything. Good because as a rule you do not fuck customers. You don’t even do content with other people in your industry. Everything’s solo. Always.

“Show us the top but off” you giggle, reading through the comments on your Instagram live. You do a quick spin, showing off your barely there bikini top. “There it is but it’s not coming off. You guys are gonna get me banned.” 

You only arrived a few hours ago and, exhausted from travel, decided that you’d rather spend the night in the jacuzzi out back than venture out to some crowded bar. This weekend is about relaxation after all and what’s more relaxing than sipping champagne in this warm bubbling water under the starry night sky?

It began to feel a little lonely though, you’re so used to having your best friend with you on these trips, so you decided to prop your phone up on the edge of the hottub and go live for a little bit. 

Reading through the comments, you get caught up in conversation about a million random topics. There’s suggestions for the best restaurants in LA, debates over if aliens are real or not, and even a quick KPop Smash or Pass game before someone brings you to a topic that has your heart thumping harder than an EDM festival.

Your rule on sleeping with other creators is a hard “No”, this everyone already knows, but when it comes to one man in particular that rule’s nonexistent. 

100_karat_xo Gyu saw your retweet 👀 youngxkwonskitty He’s coming over here aaaaaah!!!

You nearly choke on your next sip of champagne, watching the chat go wild as the memory of a recent drunken retweet hits you like a wrecking ball.

Your introduction to who Kim Mingyu was had been innocent enough. You were scrolling your feed one night and saw a video of a bunch of guys dancing. They were just fucking around really but they were genuinely talented and hot as hell so you had to do a little independent research to figure out who they were. 

Mingyu was the one who caught your eye the most with his beautifully tanned skin and a face so gorgeous it hurts to look at. It only worsened the situation when you stumbled upon his spicy account and found out he had the deadly combo of a body Greek gods would envy and a cock that’d have you walking funny for days. Who needs to walk straight anyway? You followed him on everything immediately, nearly died when he followed you back, and it’s been non stop flirting since. 

The two of you even ran into each other at a few parties where things would almost get hot and heavy but never ventured beyond a cute little makeout session. It’s painfully obvious both of you want something more though.

The most recent evidence came when Mingyu posted a video of himself seated in a chair facing a mirror wearing nothing but a pair of gray sweatpants. No shirt, nothing under the pants, just that muscular sunkissed chest and a mouthwatering dick print. 

You were weak in the knees from the sight of that alone but when his hand started moving in his lap, his palm smoothing over the long, thick print, you went feral. Mingyu’s caption asked, “Who does this belong to?” and the shots of Soju in your system that night had you responding, “Me!” before you could think better of it. That was a week ago and you must’ve pushed it to the back of your mind because you haven’t thought about it since. But Mingyu has. 

“Coming over here? What do you mean?” you ask, slinking down into the water as if it’ll somehow make you invisible. You get your answer immediately when a familiar name appears in the chat. 

dongangu.daddy Hey beautiful

“Mingyu! Stop! What are you doing here?” you squeal, a hand thrown over your mouth to hide the uncontrollable smile his arrival brings to your face. As if there’s a way to conceal how giddy you are over this man. Two words from him and your whole aura changes. You were glowing before but now you’re radioactive.

jeonghanssimp95 my worlds collide omfg _horanghaeheaux_ Can you both marry me?

dongangu.daddy has requested to join

Your eyes widen at Mingyu’s request, not expecting to be put on the spot like this. It’s not that you don’t want to see him. You’d look at that face every day if you could—beside you, on top of you, under you—but you’re mortified of swooning over him in front of this many people. 

Finally deciding that your retweet did all it could do to expose you for being down bad for Mingyu, you dry your hands on a nearby towel and accept his request. Another screen pops up below yours. There’s some darkness at first, a few seconds of shuffling, and then Mingyu’s displayed in all of his bare chested glory. 

“Why do you look like you’ve seen a ghost?” he teases, shifting to a more comfortable position in bed. Of course he had to be shirtless. Of course he had to be in bed. Fuck your sanity. 

Your brain has to shake off a five second delay before you can answer. “You just got on and already you’re picking on me. I’m about to revoke your privileges, sir.”

Mingyu laughs off your comment, confident that you’re bluffing. You are. “No, don’t do that. I’m sorry” he pouts, raking his fingers through his short dark hair, “I just expected you to be happier to see me.”

“I am happy to see you but you can’t come on my live talking your shit.”

“I thought you liked it when I talk my shit” he smiles, recalling all of the X rated texts you’ve exchanged over the past few months. 

You shrug, mindlessly twirling your hair, “Talking is cute buuut actions are better.” 

The true meaning of “action” is clear for you both. Mingyu’s wanted action with you from day one, spam liking your posts the moment he saw that you followed him. You had the prettiest face, the sweetest smile, and your body was so soft and plush he couldn’t stop fantasizing about getting his hands on you. You were even more irresistible in person and that knowledge has had him on a mission to make you his ever since. A mission he’s not willing to give up on easily.

“Action? I can do that. I heard you’re in LA” he says, the white sheet around him falling away as he sits up in bed, “I am too. If you aren’t busy, maybe we could see each other tonight.”

“Oh, y-you wanna see me? And do what?” you stutter, going in for another nervous sip only to find that the glass is empty. You were not prepared to be this thirsty for a drink or for him. 

Mingyu tucks his bottom lip between his teeth, eyes flicking down to take in what he can of your figure peeking out from the water. His heart begins to race, his cock stiffening at the way your lush breasts bob above the surface, droplets of water decorating your cleavage like diamonds. 

“You tell me, babe. What do you wanna do?” 

His question soaks your bikini bottoms with a new type of moisture, your pulse already racing. What do you wanna do? With Kim Mingyu? What don’t you wanna do? 

“Gyu, aaah, fuck. It’s so…so…mmm” you whine, sinking lower onto Mingyu’s cock.

Your fingers trace his abs, your pink and blue ombre acrylics nicking his skin as your pussy relaxes to take the next inch of his cock. You’d seen it in pictures, even felt his bulge once or twice in person, but having him inside of you? Nothing could’ve prepared you for this stretch or for how full you’d feel after only a few inches. There’s still a couple more to go and you’re already shaking like you’re ready to cum. 

“Keep going, baby. You’re taking it so well” he praises, hands cradling your hips to help you take him at your own pace.

He isn’t in a rush to fuck you. That was never an intention of his. Mingyu’s more than pleased to lay here with you in bed, your fluffy thighs snug around his waist, and enjoy the view from below. And what a view it is. The faces you make are too cute for words. They make him want to hold you close and protect you from the rest of the world. At the same time, they’re the sexiest thing he’s ever seen. And, coupled with those little whines of yours, they give him the ravenous urge to fuck your brains out. Every last cell. 

“Don’t wanna wait anymore” you moan, leaning back with your arms behind you, palms resting on his legs. “I need it all.” 

He smooths his hands down your thighs and back up again, “Anything for you.” 

One thrust of his hips and you’re seeing stars. Mouth wide open. Eyes watering. It’s the fullest you’ve ever felt and you can only piece together a string of broken moans as your body adjusts to the new sensation. 

Mingyu smiles up at you, beaming with pride at what he’s done to you. “Too much for you?” he teases, his thumb stroking a solitary tear away from your cheek. 

You shake your head, never the kind of girl to reject a challenge. Breathing in deep, you steady yourself, raising your hips and slowly lowering them back down in a motion that has his eyes rolling to the back of his head. 

“Oh god, fuck” he groans not just at how perfectly your walls hug him and not just at you being wet enough to make that hottub outside look like the desert. Every move you make hits the perfect spot, your body titled at the exact angle required to make him feel like you’re stealing his soul straight from his body.

Keeping your pace, you lean forward and lick your way up his abs, sprinkling kisses across his chest. Mingyu can pretend that it doesn’t tickle in a way he likes much more than he thought he would but his body’s a dead giveaway. His muscles contract beneath your kisses, his length pulsing against your walls. You can almost hear his heart pounding through his chest. 

“Too much for you?” you taunt, smiling up at him, your walls purposefully clenching even tighter around his cock. 

Mingyu bites his lip, staring down at you like a meal he’s prepared to devour. The fire in his eyes makes your heart jump. Teasing him back has consequences and you can tell you’re about to suffer them. 

“Nah, I want more” he growls and two strong arms close around your body, one at your back and the other at your waist. Keeping you flush against his chest, he spreads his legs and buries himself even deeper into your needy core. If you thought you were seeing stars before, there's galaxies now. 

Mingyu holds you like he loves you, cradling you gently while he fucks you like he hates you, and with your arms pinned to your sides all you can do is take it. Waves of heat wash over your figure, the tingling of your nipples brushing his chest sending sparks through your system. There’s no talking back now, only fragments of his name rolling from your tongue. 

“M-min…” you whine, crumbling as the thick head of his cock bumps your sweet spot. You can feel his warm precum leaking into you, mixing with your arousal to make every movement all the smoother. 

“M-min” he coos, reaching a hand up to brush away the hair sticking to your pretty face, “Having a hard time talking back, sweetheart?”

Your eyes are hypnotizing on a regular day but he must admit that there’s something special about seeing them so dazed and glossed over all for him. He grabs the back of your neck with just the right amount of pressure, lifting you away from him enough that he shifts angles inside of you. It’s such a small change in position but it’s more than enough to have you squirming, mindlessly rocking your hips against his. 

“I didn’t know I had such a greedy girl on my hands” he says, tracing your jaw with feathery kisses. In a split second the room’s spinning on its head and you find yourself face down on the sheets with your arms held behind your back.

Mingyu slaps your ass and the sting gets you up on shaky knees. He doesn’t even need to tell you what he wants because you want it too. Teasing his cock at your entrance, he takes his time savoring the way that your juices drip all over him, your pussy already clenching in anticipation.

He runs the head along your slit, dipping it up to roll across that perky little clit of yours. He keeps you like this so long you’re drooling onto the pillow, clenching and dripping down his length and he isn’t even inside of you yet. 

Not one to be outdone, you drop your hips down, slipping him right up to your entrance. You sink back on him an inch or so, popping his head right inside of you. You hear a sharp inhale and feel his body give out on him for a second. You move your hips in a circular motion, teasing him with the sight of you stretching yourself open with his cock.

“I thought you said you wanted more” you giggle, shaking your ass in the cutest way. 

Mingyu slaps it again, gripping your hips, “So she can still speak. We gotta change that.”

He slams into you and you cry out at the force of his thrust. The aftershock has your body humming but there’s no time to soak it in. Mingyu doesn’t stop, doesn’t let up even a little bit. He’s feral for you. Already addicted to the feeling of you wrapped around him. 

Keeping your wrists pinned, he reaches around to massage your clit, and your knees almost give out. He catches you before you can collapse, keeping you right where he wants you. Gripping the pillow, you bite down hard, screaming as loud as you want into the soft cotton while he deep strokes you to the brink of insanity. 

It’s not long before a familiar feeling’s tugging at your stomach. You’re like a bottle of champagne, all shaken up and ready to pop. Mingyu rubs your bud faster, kissing the small of your back, “You gonna cum for me, baby? Hmm?”

Your body answers before your words can, jiggling in all the right places while you cum harder than you ever have. The clench and release of your walls as you gush down your own thighs drags him closer to his own high but he’s not ready yet. He has to keep thrusting into you, playing with your pussy until your body’s spent. 

For a moment it seems as if he’s achieved his goal. Reeling from your high, your whole body gives into the mattress and you’re stuck there, letting out the sweetest whines with his cock still inside of you. But that moment’s fleeting and in a few seconds you’re back up on your knees, whipping around to take his cock into your mouth. 

You don’t hesitate to take all of it into your mouth, not gagging once as you rub it against the back of your throat. If the gasps and moans coming from overhead are any indication, your tongue wrapped around his cock has him wrapped around your finger. You feel around blindly until you find his hands, intertwining your fingers with his. Your tongue traces the veins of his shaft, feeling the blood rush to the head throbbing at the back of your throat. 

The taste of your mixed arousal floods your senses as it drips from the corners of your perfectly pursed lips. You sneak a peek up at him. That gorgeous face. Those muscles dripping with sweat. His body jerks and you easily pick up on the signs, slipping him out of your mouth at the perfect time for him to cum all over your tongue and those plush, puffy lips. You take him into your hands, stroking him until you’ve gotten every last drop. Licking your lips clean, you kiss the tip and lay back in bed, bringing him down with you.

Mingyu cozies his head up to your belly, his chest heaving for air, “Where’d you learn to do it like that?”

“I don’t know, maybe I’m just gifted” you sigh, brushing your fingers through his hair. 

“Well, whatever you did, just know it’s yours now” he says, propping his chin up to gaze at you. 

“Mine? What’s mine?”

“I asked who this belonged to.  You said it’s yours. Unless you don’t want it…”

“No! No! No!” you scramble, your cheeks warming up again, “It’s mine! It’s mine! I’ll take it.”

Mingyu raises an eyebrow, using his last bit of energy to crawl on top of you, “You’ll take it again? So soon?”

He spreads your legs, dipping his fingers between your legs and you’re still dripping wet. He presses up against you and you giggle feeling how hard he still is.

“You did say it’s mine” you smile, legs wrapping around his waist, “So give it to me.”

[cloudraker]

hi! can i request seeker trine with seekerling/sparkling reader? i just need some good ol found family fluff. preferably headcannons ^^

thank you! have a good day/night!

For sure! Since you didn't specify I stuck with G1 ^^

G1 Seekers with a sparkling

Under the cut :)

Whoever gave them a child is a fool and is banned from Decepticon HQ

Starscream is shockingly responsible when handling them, making sure they're taking in enough fuel and are properly maintained. He knows how questionable the medical skills of Hook are, so he takes it upon himself to deal with any and all minor injuries that might pop up. His approach might come across as clinical to some

He makes sure they're educated properly despite the war going on. As a scientist, he enjoys teaching them about whatever interest them, showing a surprising amount of patience. But still, not as much patience as he probably should

In true Starscream fashion, he's not above manipulation and doing what he can to turn them against Megatron, or at the very least, have them loyal to him

Starscream tries his best to keep them at an arms lengths, however. He's worried about Megatron using them as leverage against him

Thundercracker is tired. He's trying so hard to keep them out of trouble but between Skywarp's antics and whatever Starscream has been putting in their head, he's got his work cut out for them

He does is best to make sure they grow up into a respectable seeker, teaching them basic manners and making sure they don't step too far out of line. The responsible caretaker, if you will

Lowkey worries constantly about them. He knows that growing up in a war can't be easy, and that living at the bottom of the ocean on an alien planet in a leaky metal tube isn't ideal for anybody. He does what he can to make sure their basic needs are met, sometimes snagging them something he thinks they might like when he's out on a mission

Skywarp is that one uncle that isn't estranged but you only see at family gatherings and is chill and funny and sometimes slips you a $20

Of the three, he seems to be taking it the least seriously. He encourages them to join him when he does his pranks, and is constantly trying to get them out of their duties

But, like Thundercracker, he knows that growing up in the current environment is hard, and he worries for them. He knows he's not the smartest and can't provide them support the way the other two can, so he takes it upon himself to try to keep them happy and content

He encourages any hobbies they might have, sneaking them supplies for whatever it is they want to do when he can

The three of them are rather rigid in their training. They make sure the sparkling is able to fly properly and hold their own in combat. They know that the sparkling joining the war effort isn't an 'if', but a 'when'

The first mission the sparkling goes on, the trine is on them like gum on a shoe. They get called out on their hovering, but it's not gonna stop them. They lowkey expect the coneheads to keep an eye out for them as well

Like Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp worry about Megatron using them as leverage in some way, and as such have a hard time showing open affection. It's easier for Skywarp, but Thundercracker only does it when he's sure there's nobody around and even then it's rare

Soundwave is the designated babysitter in emergencies. He hates this and has enough kids to deal with please god let him rest

Overall, they're decent caretakers if not a bit distant. They're working with what they have and hoping for the best

[seirooo0]

I fucking lost it

Type: Drabble (??????????)

Synopsis: You, a robot. Rui, your creator

Content warnings: GN!Reader as usual : 3, probably angst if I can write angst good enough; Uhhhhhhh you got abandoned yaur hahhahahahaha

C. Note: I've lost it, have this content before I disappear for the next few months again <3 love you guys fr fr — Thing under cut!!

For as long as you remember, you were created for the purpose of accompanying someone..

That someone was your creator.

You were created to be with him, to cater his needs—particularly the need for a friend. Despite the fact you don't quite show the enthusiasm when he rambles about his little inventions or when he has a new show idea, you still show that you're listening to him regardless of your inability to feel emotions or express yourself. "So this one brings you anything you need or want, just say its name and the thing you want it to bring to you!" Exclaimed Rui, showing off a robot in his hands. You nodded, your face painting a rather blank look as you clapped with your metallic hands "That sounds amazing." Spoken with a monotone voice. Rui's expression slowly falters as he smiles rather sadly. The concept of emotions was an alien to you, that you, subconsciously, tilted your head in mere confusion. Confused, as to why he looked sad, confused as to how you made him sad. Question after question popped in your head but before you could even ask, the purple haired man shook his head. "No, it's nothing. Sorry, I just remembered something." He immediately answered, even though you haven't asked the question yet.

Of course, he knew what you were thinking—or at least assumed and got the correct answer—he made you after all. Programmed the way you think, behave, move, speak, everything. That's why it's not a wonder how he knows almost everything you're about to say even though you haven't opened your mouth yet.

Truly, truly, you knew you cannot replace a real human, someone to accompany Rui; your creator. You cannot replace the warm feeling of talking to a human being. You cannot replicate the emotions and the enthusiasm one would have when talking with someone. You cannot emphasize, you cannot replace whatever every human has. You are made of metal after all—pure metal—and some computer programming shenanigans. Even though you are unaware of some things, this one you are fully aware of. And because of that awareness, rather than feeling a tiny bit of relief that you are able to at least alleviate the pain of loneliness, you felt pity. Not only towards him, but also towards yourself. The you whose only sole purpose was to accompany Rui and make his days less dreadful and yet you brought nothing more but a sole reminder of the boy's loneliness.

You wished for the best for him, you encouraged him to talk to others thanks to your advancing AI knowledge. After all, he programmed you to be an AI who learns based on experience. So from all the research and data gathering you did—even though you barely understood emotional needs, you couldn't really make your heads or tails on the topic—you brought out the best in you to help your creator. That overtime, to Rui, you felt like a real human; a real friend to him. He considered and saw you as an actual human being, not a robot he created to cope with his loneliness. Rui considered you one of his closests friends aside from Nene and Mizuki.

Time flew by rather quickly for you, or perhaps it's because you don't really have a sense of time. But now you watch as the once young middle schooler slowly grows in his second year of highschool. You couldn't always be there for him, since they never allowed a (almost) human-like robot to be a student nor a visitor there (they banned Rui from bringing you to school for a reasonable purpose). So seeing him make more friends and even reconnected with his childhood friend and a friend from middle school made your heart—albeit non-existent—feel warm. Oftentimes, he'd tell you about his troupe; how he blew this friend of his, Tsukasa, out of a canon again and up in the skies; how Emu gave him another amazing show idea— or the way Nene would profusely groan everytime Tsukasa would proclaim yet another 'poetic' speech from how Rui described it— it was rather heartwarming. Really. You couldn't be any more happier for him if you could even feel.

One day, he introduced you to his troupe, the one he always mentions day by day after school. And the first comment one of them made—Tsukasa was the name, was it?— It was quite amusing to say the least.

"You're friends with a robot, Rui?! Did you make this?"

And you watch as Rui answers with enthusiasm, answering questions while you watch Tsukasa who has a dumbfounded expression on his face. You very rarely speak, so hearing a voice out of your metallic body further shooked the duo (excluding Nene, Rui had introduced her to you first before the other two anyway). Tsukasa kept making comments about how it was possible that Rui made this, you being a robot. Something a 5-year-old child would fawn over. Similar situation with Emu, however she complimented you more than anything, and that made you smile—or at least, you think you smiled. You couldn't really tell.

"Is it right to call it a 'friend' rather than your creation, though? I mean, aren't robots incapable of feeling anything?"

Tsukasa absentmindedly commented, which brought you back to painful reality.

You were never human. Right.

Watching as Rui talked more with his friends, even saying along the lines of "How cruel Tsukasa-kun! My friend here may be a robot but they accompanied me throughout my earlier years!" although maybe more dramatically. Tsukasa apologized to you, but you don't really understand why there was a need for it. Nevertheless, you never dared to ask.

Throughout the conversation, you felt rather… for a lack of better words; alienated. Sure, you're aware that you're not human. But having it pointed out made it… how would you call it.. awkward on your side, perhaps.

But of course, like any other time. You didn't mind. You're not programmed to think about complicated things after all.

However, watching him slowly drift away from you was something you expected from the beginning. But nevertheless, you were happy for him.

At least, you think you do.

But now that you've thought about it, you constantly refer to this weird thing as 'feel', 'feeling', any other synonym it has. From all the research you've done after your dilemma over this issue, you came to a conclusion that indeed; you are feeling emotions. And perhaps, one of the biggest flaws as a continuously learning AI robot is slowly learning what they are. You felt happy for Rui, but you knew that his slow yet painful detachment to you was overpowering your happiness. However as a creation whom Rui believed to be flawless, you refuse to speak about this out loud. You knew that as much as Rui made you this advanced, he never intended to give you any emotions. He never intended, because he doesn't know how to. And also maybe to avoid making you feel sadness. After all, happiness will never be without sadness, the same as dark cannot exist if there's no light.

So here you are, finding that you are more and more in a 'shutdown' state. Usually, it was automatic as a way of resting and recharging your battery. However, Rui reprogrammed you to be powered off manually now, and you never dared to ask why.

Now, you're here. Finding yourself sitting down on the floor absentmindedly as Rui looked at you with a rather melancholic look before approaching you leisurely. Muttering a silent gratitude, you watch as he reaches for your power button. You couldn't quite see his face clearly, but you assumed he wore a sad smile; the same smile you remembered he always wore back in middle school. Watching with a blurry vision, Rui puts you inside the closet, keeping you locked away until the next time he uses you. You wished that you could be used again— to see his face again and tell you about his new invention, or his new show idea. But now, it feels like a faraway dream as you slowly slip out of consciousness.

The last image you had seen was his face, slowly disappearing as he closed the closet door.

It was enough to make you cry, but you couldn't.

Silently, you wished you could.

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Footnote: We eating good tonight

[woodsfae]

Babylon 5 S04E08 The Illusion of Truth previous episode - table of contents

John Sheridan looks at a model fighter? a starship, while he's thinking dark thoughts. Ivanova brings even worse ones: their revenue is way down since Earth banned travel to B5.

Sheridan and his dad have apparently been secretly passing messages and he hasn't heard back in awhile. I remember the last time he talked with his dad, that his mom was out and I wondered if his mom had already been arrested or something. Sheridan doesn't seem to have thought of that. He's primarily worried about his dad, too. Ivanova points out his dad is a former diplomat and thus in her opinion, too visible to disappear.

There are other small problems, but Ivanova dismisses expositing about them in favor of praising the great job Zack Allen's doing as new head of security.

Cut to Zack Allen breaking up a fight and threatening someone to inspect their stuff, and breaking locks with his phaser gun. Lol, the true successor to Garibaldi, indeed. He uncovers that their cargo is camera footage and they claim to be news reporters.

Dr Franklin has a plot update on the telepaths wired into Shadows tech. They're storing more people in stasis they were ever meant to support and they're going to move some of them.

The reporter has been arrested, for the subterfuge. Sheridan says he would have been allowed on, just not the recording equipment, since ISN isn't a trustworth news source anymore. The reporter claims he came to try to find ways to slip in truth about B5 into the propaganda news.

But that's how propaganda already works: using bits of truth to support agendas. It's not an inherently trustworthy argument. But Sheridan does seem interested.

Oh, and some Garibaldi! He's talking to a potential client. And by talking, I mean deducing that his client is smuggling valuables and extorts a percentage of their value from the client. And next up to meet with him is Lennier! I guess Garibadi's still on B5, then?

Sheridan shows up with the journalist, Dan Randall, and asks Lennier to show him around, to help verify the truth of B5. So Sheridan believed his spiel! I hope his trust is not misplaced, or that he has a backup plan.

Sheridan doesn't talk to Garibaldi, just leaves. Garibaldi has a flashback to his brainwashing and imprisonment. I have been wondering if Garibaldi resigning was part of PsiCorps' plot. Did he resign because he felt compromised, but is hiding the fact and limiting the security access he has on B5 therefore the damage he can do?

Lennier takes Mr Randall straight to Down Below and describes its denizens and their plights unflinchingly. Way to go for the worst view of B5 first, Lennier!

Delenn and John give an interview and also flirt blatantly and hold hands on camera. Then act uncomfortable when it is commented on.

What they all say to Mr Randal the ISN guy seems ominously well suited to be cut up to imply a totally different narrative. He hits up Garibaldi, who deflects. Mr Randall presses him to talk about anything he chooses. Garibaldi looks conflicted. I am more convinced this guy isn't here for B5's best interests and to represent it honestly.

Euuuugh as does Sheridan's tempting fate. But we won't be left hanging! Sheridan, Ivanova and Delenn put on the report for us all to watch.

It's a super uplifting and encouraging viw of the rest of humanity under Earthforce. /s

Mars is being militarily re-conquered. A film maker confesses sedition and is remanded into a psych unit. Great signs that B5 will be presented honestly and without bias.

Mr Randall starts out by really hyping himself and his bravery up. He presents B5 as controlled by alien governments with humans living Down Below in squalor while only aliens and command staff live in decent quarters. He has guest on to imply that Sheridan lowkey worships alien species as gods.

Everything is indeed cut to show them in the worst light. Aaaand they did get Garibaldi to talk. Specifically to shit talk Sheridan and say he's both got a God complex and only listens to a few aliens. Perhaps the true brainwashing? How complicated was the PsiCorps programming, anyway. Is Garibaldi's true self dead? Like Talia Winters' presumably was wiped out and replaced??

Back to ISN's hit piece on B5. Mr Randall has found the cryo-units after Dr Franklin got a message from his staff about restarting cryo-units. The picture is fully drawn as oppressing the humans, and using human resources to outfit and supply alien forces.

They get Dr Franklin on record saying there are no people in cryo. And then he has the expert who talked about alien worship comment on the situation.

Conclusion: B5 is in danger, is a danger, and Sheridan is probably unstable and mentally ill and to be pitied and given psychological help. Aliens are dangerous, Delenn being transformed to partly human probably means they're going to force all humans to be partly transformed into aliens.

Well that makes me wonder how much of their Mars war report is even remotely accurate.

Welp, time to conquer Earth and make some of the propaganda come true? Fascism really does create its own threats.

[crying-fantasies]

Declaration of a robo-fucker

I think everyone has noticed to this point in my work that, as it is obvious, the many pieces of different transformers media are blended together.

Because every piece of media is valuable, be it north american, asian or whatever that comes, it feeds the little girl that once found something incredible in her uncle's pirated DVD collection when she was 5 years old, the very same little girl that learned English while watching with subtitles in bad quality how Optimus Prime declared that every life matters.

The very same girl that said how much she loved Optimus Prime in school and was bullied for it, with classmates harassing back an forth saying that she wasn't normal for liking a robot, her own teacher telling her parents that the original series for kids wasn't adequate for her age and it was giving strange ideas with inadequate romance.

A kid that was banned from her favorite series, had her poor and innocent uncle be reprimanded for showing a disrespectful cartoon that was giving strange ideas to his way too impressionable niece, an incredible uncle that only wanted to let her know of an alien species that fought for what was right and saw something special in earth and it's people.

A kid that was banned by herself to even think about it again, and if she did, she would do it with shame, one that tried to think about other things while at it because she could still hear the jokes about her and how she would be mother of a microwave.

A little girl that tried to forget but once again found a figment of her interest in the live action movies that, while not the pinnacle for majority, was enough to be accepted in some way, that got every penny in her possession to buy a ticket for herself and still be denied to use it because her parents said it wasn't normal she liked it so much, taking her to the psychiatrist instead of the movie theater while her mother asked God why her daughter couldn't be normal.

She was normal, I'm normal, Just because I like different things doesn't mean I'm that different, maybe not everyone writes about romance between alien robots and humans and that's okay.

So it's okay if I use fragments of the live action movies, be it from the Bumblebee ones or the Bayverse ones, because those were what I could get, especially the BV since my uncle was a fan too and he kept on giving me pirated DVDs under the table during family reunions where we should be normal in their own standards; I remember how the soldiers of NEST risked their lifes, their careers and their future as a whole to bring back Optimus Prime and protect the autobots from other humans, I saw Cade Jaeger risk everything to help the autobots while others said he was a traitor and wasn't normal, I saw Jetfire leave the decepticons for something better, give his life to save a planet in the middle of nowhere just because it was the right thing for him, and in his own words traduced to Spanish: ¿quién quiere vivir una vida llena de odio? (Isn't that what legends are made from?)

No one here is, but we also are, we just don't cut in their correct way of seeing things.

And, yeah, I like some things of the Bayverse, so what? The whole thing isn't perfect, hell, there is no media that's perfect so far because the 100 percent of our community can't agree in the same one, everyone has their own tastes, so don't go shaming me for liking these movies, and I'll keep on using some references in my works with them, you can ignore it or you can just stay away from my Tumblr, is as simple as that, there is no necessity to put the anonymous button to tell how lame my taste is or how ridiculous I'm for bringing up things in the movie or even dare to tell me my work sucks for those little things or to put it down from internet, because internet is eternal, nothing in there can be deleted forever, and it doesn't matter how many times you tell me that you like my content but hate those parts and even have the gall to insult me for it or tell me you'll steal my account to make it right to your tastes, my work will be safes somewhere of that im sure, and why do you want this account?! It isn't even more than a girl trying to create something she likes while other people also like it!

I love the live action movies because those reconnected me with something dear for me, I love the animated ones and I love the comics! All break my heart when someone dies, of course! Who didn't cry at least once when a loved character is gone?! But this is my fiction, this is my alternative universe, and I just want them to be happy and if I can then so be it.

So yeah, I've posted more than ever to spite you, because grow up or whatever, people won't do what you demand them for just because you want it, and yeah Cade and NEST and Lennox and Epps and many other characters of the movies exist in my AU! One way or another because I liked their characters and how they stay with the transformers because I would do the same if I could, help them as I could.

But everything is fiction and even now I'm facing and struggling to help people in a war that doesn't have feet or head and that's miles away from me, and it makes you ask how I can't do better or what the hell I'm supposed to do, which is stronger nowadays since I saw someone post a beautiful drawing of Optimus Prime (you know who you are and let me tell you again, your work made me cry in my path to work because yeah my life suck to it's down degree but there's people out there that are really suffering and need more help) declaring the freedom of every sentient being, and everyone should have freedom to do what they want for as long as it doesn't damage someone else, I just realize that there are better things to do and focus your energy on than harass me when you don't even know who I am.

Everyone has the right to post what they want as long as it doesn't hurt someone else, I don't want to hurt you, whoever you are, I just want you to realize how wrong it is to pester someone in what they are interested just because it isn't your taste, I'm sure you like something similar and that's great, but you can't force me to be like you, and I'm not forcing you to be like me, you can go to other places to search what you like and that's fine.

This is a safe place, I want it to remain like that by deleting every message of yours and be done with it.

[mikuplushes]

in 2021, i made a post promoting the band set it off that i have since deleted, praising them for being kindhearted individuals who cared deeply about their fans without an ounce of toxic masculinity involved. so how the hell did they lose the core of their diehard fans in the past 2 years? as someone who would have done anything for them at some point in time, allow me to explain.

midnight era was set it off’s peak as a band. they had come back after their last album flopped a bit and were bigger than ever. they also won a fan power award from rock sound magazine, praising them for having such a dedicated fanbase. they’d already kicked sexual misconduct-ers out of their band and off of tours — they felt safe. and when the pandemic hit, this brought another golden era i was involved in — maxx and cody’s twitch era. i was a moderator for cody and i’m close friends with maxx’s former mods (and am dating one of them). with this, many of the band’s most diehard fans felt rewarded.

the beginning of the end started with maxx. maxx did not pay his emote artist, taking advantage of a minor who was just dazzled to do work for ✨maxx danziger✨ and when the artist eventually realized their error and asked for either payment or to take the emotes down, maxx took the emotes down. my partner also did free videos for maxx for a while, but eventually asked for an extremely low payment per video. when they realized how badly they were underselling themself, they asked for more or for the paid videos to be taken down, and maxx took down all of them.

the asking for payment was happening amidst it coming out that maxx had been cheating on his ex, lindsay, for almost the entirety of their relationship. maxx refused to reach out to anyone about it, including lindsay, and has not said a word to this day. it also came out that he had cheated on his current girlfriend, who has shown forgiveness.

this is when i started losing hope in the band. at first it was kind of funny seeing maxx look miserable in all of the promotional stuff coming out since their album elsewhere was releasing. it was funny thinking about how many of sio’s songs were about being cheated on and kind of infuriating at the same time. i hoped he would feel embarrassed every time he had to perform bad guy. but no. he was smug.

at some point in time maxx tried to start up his discord and twitch again after his previous mods left, but boy oh boy. anyone who tried to call out any of his actions or criticize him at all was banned from his server! i remember all i said was it was kind of pathetic of him to delete the mods’ very sweet goodbye message to the community, and i was banned just for that.

my own personal problems with cody aside (a whole other story), i started feeling truly bad about the band as a whole when they revealed their paid fanclub with exclusive content. things went exactly as it seemed they would — the club was overpriced and updated sparsely. it was, in short, a money-grab.

back in october, they released a few parody merch designs based on horror franchises, including a fnaf design made by an artist that did not give them permission to use the artwork. i don’t know what ended up happening to the artist/the merch design.

not long after the elections in november, cody made a really awful tweet. that’s when it was revealed that he was registered as a republican, and all of the remaining faith i had in the man shattered. sorry, this is the only screenshot i could find of it.

when he received backlash on the post, he doubled down on it. it’s pretty clear at this point he’s socially liberal and fiscally republican but it hurts to see him support such a harmful political view. he deleted his tweets but he hasn’t been back on twitter since. he also eventually took the republican view off of his facebook.

as if to double down on losing fans, sio announced a show with machine gun kelly, known for sexualizing minors, and then recently a tour with all time low, known abusers. the mgk show felt a bit “well, do they know?” at first, but all comments of concern were ignored. the tour with all time low being announced felt like a slap in the face. what happened to the band that cared about their fans more than anything else? what happened to that fan power award? this feels malicious. it feels like they’re alienating fans on purpose. they deleted comments calling atl abusers. i’m sure they took this tour for the money, and it hurts knowing they value that more than the safety of their fans.

in short, we can’t trust these guys anymore. they’re not here for their fans, they’re against them. so much for the fan power award!

[tcba]

WASABI TIME!!!!!!!!!!! He's a cat who's! Not actually apart of the family! As a matter of fact he's not even croatian! He's from france! You may bully him for this by the way. He found them through Lorenzo's radio show job! He was able to mod his radio to go to most radio stations in Europe! However, he likes to call in to talk about his insane conspiracy theories, which has caused him to be banned from almost all of them! Literally people like. Warn about him. He doesn't even believe in his own theories, so that if the off-chance he is right then he'll be adored and praised. He lives in his family's garage, in a home of around 4 other kids. He's something of a hopeless romantic himself. He also has a giant journal since the age of 8, including everything from his most deepest darkest secrets, to really poorly drawn gay sex, to really bad pickup lines! Nobody else has seen it's contents. Nobody ever will. He's a bit blunt, and takes things rather literally. Everyone thinks he has a huge ego. He likes Weezer, researching aliens, old-fashioned technology, They Might Be Giants (He is still trying to determine if they are, in fact, giants), radio-shows, being in his garage, photobooks, using those boards with red string and pictures and shit you know the ones, and his brothers. He hates his brothers, modern things, people trying to tell him birds do in fact exist, people asking to see his journal, people bringing up his height, the ocean, and HAPPY. and furthermore LILLIAN.

He is autistic and has [SPOILER] and PSTD. He's also gay!

[happyman42]

My Predictions For 2024

A Roblox streamer will say the n word.

Southern state passes bill making it legal to shoot any trans person on sight.

The Barney Movie makes 8 barbillion dollars, Ben Shapiro then proceeds to make a 7 hour rant about it for views.

Kanye West says some shit about clones or whatever, then collabs with Billy Corgan on an album that never gets finished but gets leaked 3 months later and it's so good that everyone forgets both of their respective shittiness.

A hacker leaks something video game related, gets out scot free from insanity plea, escapes a mental institution and is never heard from ever again.

YouTube will go through a phase where it will start recommending Family Guy anime parodies to people for no reason.

Elon Musk temporarily changes the X icon to some meme from 2017.

A band tries to summon a demon in a concert, they give up and play Creep / Wonderwall instead.

A YouTuber/celebrity I semi-liked gets cancelled and I have to pretend like a give a shit.

People start unironically thinking the Star Wars Holiday Special was genius after Disney somehow makes a worse new one.

AI generated RedLetterMedia videos become a meme for 2 weeks.

DeadWingDork discovers a new fetish on DeviantArt that spawned from an obscure 2000s anime.

RebelTaxi will get semi-cancelled for sending Raven fetish commissions to an underage Furaffinity artist.

The Pokemon anime will show a 2 second gay / lesbian couple that will enrage conservatives so much that Tucker Carlson will cover it.

The Bluey subreddit gets investigated by the CIA after someone leaks classified alien documents on it.

A furry will spread their cum on something or someone, the furry fandom will be traumatized yet again.

Bill Cosby is killed in a mysterious incident, conspiracies ensue.

Twitter / X goes bankrupt and everyone migrates to another website that will be ruined in 5 years.

An early 2010s Let's Player will come out as trans, KiwiFarms will spout cancer about it.

Chris Chan will finally begin his homeless arc after being banned from every place in America.

The Hollywood strike only ends after CordorDigital threatens to make Anime Rock Paper Scissors 3, everyone in Hollywood continues to get screwed over anyways.

Biden dies 2 days after the election ends, whether or not he wins.

Penguinz0 will make a video about any one of these where he'll say the words troglodyte and butthole 7 times and call it content.

Someone will reply with the Apollo ball meme on this post.

[myfaveisnormal]

[GD by @aromanticreigen : A set of five GIFs showcasing events that took place on Tumblr during 2022. They show headlines with a GIF in the background.

GIF 1: An article title reads “The Fake Scorsese Film You Haven’t Seen. Or Have You?”. The subtitle reads “Tumblr is obsessed with the mafia film “Goncharov”. The problem is it isn’t real.” Behind the headline is a supposed GIF of the movie, showing someone holding a pocket watch.

GIF 2: An article title reads “2022: the year that the Queen died”. The subtitle reads “Following the death of Queen Eizabeth II, the UK entered an official 10-day period of mourning. One journalist - a staunch Republican - recounts what he saw.” The GIF behind the headline is from “Megamind”. A man in a superhero suit says “There is no Queen of England!”.

GIF 3: A CGI horse falls through a plinko machine with a flaming horse in the background. On top of the GIF is spaced out text in all caps which reads “You wouldn’t plinko a horse”.

GIF 4: Andrew Tate smokes a cigar, with pizza boxes lying in front of him. On top of the GIF is a tweet from Greta Thunberg and a headline. The tweet reads “this is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes”. The title of the article reads “Greta Thunberg mocks Andrew Tate after virtually getting him arrested in Romania”. The subtitle reads “Greta Thunberg sure is enjoying Andrew Tate’s arrest in Romania”.

GIF 5: The Destiel confession scene from Supernatural. Misha Collins, who plays Castiel, tearfully says something. On top of him is a Tumblr page for hidden content due to potentially suggestive or explicit content. On top of that is an article headline. The title reads “The Tumblr Tag Ban and the War on #girl”. Subtitle reads “The social media platform stepped in it again following an Apple update that censored a bizarre array of tags.”

GIF 6: Elon Musk is talking. On top of him is two tweets from him and a headline. The first tweet reads “Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.” The results show that a majority of people voted yes to him stepping down. His second tweet reads “Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended”. The headline reads “Twitter is Dying, And I Don’t Feel So Good Myself”.

GIF 7: Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death” kiss. On top is an image of Live Slug Reaction. A slug-like alien has a neutral expression with text above it reading “Live Slug Reaction”. An article title reads “This obscure ‘Star Wars’ character is suddenly a queer reaction meme”. The subtitle reads “The ‘Rise of Skywalker’ alien Klaud is going viral thanks to a joke about the franchise’s first same-sex kiss.” End GD]

[Plain text: #bye tumblr 2022 it’s been fun. End plain text]

#bye tumblr 2022 it’s been fun

[idigitizellp21]

Navigating the Social Media Maze: Dos and Don’ts

In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether you’re a casual user or a seasoned influencer, understanding the nuances of this dynamic landscape is crucial to maintaining a positive online presence. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the dos and don’ts of social media, complete with red flags that could jeopardize your account.

The Dos of social media:

1. Authenticity is Key: Be genuine in your interactions. Share authentic content that reflects your personality or brand. Authenticity builds trust among your followers.

2. Engage Responsively: Respond promptly to comments and messages. Encourage dialogue and create a sense of community around your profile. Engaging with your audience boosts visibility.

3. Mindful Content Sharing: Share content that is relevant to your audience. High-quality images, informative articles, and engaging videos will keep your followers interested.

4.  Consistent Branding: Maintain a consistent aesthetic and tone across platforms. This not only strengthens your brand identity but also makes your content easily recognizable.

5. Use Hashtags Wisely: Hashtags can enhance discoverability but do just what is necessary. Use relevant and trending hashtags to expand your reach, but avoid stuffing your captions with too many. Also, be mindful of banned hashtags, as if used your post will not get the desired reach and attraction.

6. Protect Your Privacy: Review and adjust your privacy settings regularly. Be cautious about sharing personal information and limit access to sensitive content.

7. Give Credit Where It’s Due: If you’re sharing someone else’s content, give proper credit. This shows respect for others’ work and helps you avoid copyright issues.

8. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of platform policies and updates. Social media is constantly evolving, and understanding the latest features and rules can help you navigate the landscape effectively.

The Don’ts of social media:

1. Avoid Spamming: Resist the temptation to flood your followers’ feeds. Overposting can lead to fatigue, unfollows, or even account restrictions.

2. Don’t Feed the Trolls: Ignore or handle negative comments diplomatically. Feeding into online disputes can escalate tensions and harm your reputation.

3. Steer Clear of Controversial Topics: While it’s essential to express your opinions, be cautious about discussing highly controversial subjects, as this can alienate a portion of your audience.

4. Be Wary of Automation: While automation tools can streamline certain tasks, overusing them might result in reduced engagement. Authenticity should always take precedence.

5. Mind Your Language: Offensive language or hate speech is a surefire way to attract negative attention. Maintain a respectful tone in your posts and interactions.

6. Don’t Over-Tag: Tagging irrelevant accounts or using excessive tags to gain more visibility can be seen as spammy behaviour. Tag responsibly and purposefully.

7. Beware of Copyright Infringement: Respect intellectual property rights. Using copyrighted material without permission can lead to content removal or legal consequences.

8. Limit Self-Promotion: While it’s natural to promote your achievements or products, excessive self-promotion may turn off your audience. Balance promotional content with valuable, non-promotional posts.

Red Flags and Triggers of social media:

Sudden Surge in Followers or Engagement:A sudden spike in followers or engagement may indicate inauthentic activity, which could attract scrutiny from platform moderators.

Repeated Copyright Infringements: Repeatedly posting copyrighted content without permission can lead to account suspension or even legal action.

Engaging in Spamming or Malicious Behavior: Spamming, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behavior can quickly trigger red flags and lead to account termination.

Using Fake or Misleading Accounts: Creating fake accounts or impersonating others can result in immediate account suspension.

Posting Inappropriate or Harmful Content:Sharing graphic, violent, or sexually explicit content violates community guidelines and can lead to account termination.

Summing Up: 

By adhering to these do’s and don’ts, you can create a strong foundation for your social media presence, minimizing the risks of your social media accounts being banned. If challenges arise, having a proactive mindset and a well-established strategy will better position you to navigate and recover from any social media issues. At iDigitize we can assist you with well-appreciated strategies in your respective industry and create memorable social media campaigns for your brand.

BE SEEN, GET CONNECTED, GO VIRAL!

[aviewfromthecheapseats]

Freedom Under Fire: The Dangers of Censorship in America

Free speech is a cornerstone of American democracy. The First Amendment guarantees citizens the right to express themselves without government interference. However, in recent years there have been growing calls to limit speech deemed harmful or offensive. While well-intentioned, restricting free expression could have disastrous consequences for our society.

Social media platforms have begun aggressively policing content, banning users for ill-defined violations of terms of service. There are increasing demands for hate speech laws that criminalize unpopular rhetoric. On college campuses, students shout down speakers they disagree with and advocate policies that tightly control expression. Meanwhile, many public figures face intimidation and boycotts for expressing controversial opinions.

These censorship efforts may arise from understandable impulses. Hateful language can be deeply painful, especially for marginalized groups. There are valid concerns about the spread of misinformation and extremism online. However, restricting speech is a blunt instrument that gives more power to institutions we may not fully trust. Once we open the door to censorship, it can be difficult to close it again.

History shows that limiting free speech often backfires. Suppressed ideas don't disappear, they go underground. Censorship breeds mistrust and factions, cutting off channels for honest dialogue and debate. It also disproportionately impacts minority viewpoints and underrepresented communities. For instance, LGBTQ rights and racial justice activists were frequently silenced in the past under so-called "public decency" laws.

The Supreme Court has upheld reasonable restrictions on speech that directly incites imminent lawless action, like yelling "fire" in a crowded theater. But broad limits on expression seldom pass legal muster. More importantly, they aren't the right tool to create a just society.

Instead, the best way to overcome hate and misinformation is through open and thoughtful discussion. As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said, "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."

Rather than censoring social media sites, we should teach digital literacy and empathy from an early age. Instead of no-platforming campus speakers, students should engage them with tough questions. Leaders should set an example by responding thoughtfully to controversial speech, not seeking to punish it. Protecting free expression allows us to debate pressing issues fully and transparently.

Suppressing speech also makes martyrs of extremists, fueling resentment and conspiracies. It's preferable to defeat bad ideas with compelling counterarguments. When dangerous views are aired publicly, their flaws are exposed. For instance, televised debates with Holocaust deniers often end up spreading historical facts to larger audiences.

Of course, preserving free speech protections doesn't mean we cannot hold people accountable for deception or malice. Defamation and fraud are still punishable under the law. And private citizens or companies can choose not to provide platforms for certain content they deem inappropriate. But the government itself should not have broad authority to censor legal speech.

Americans have resisted authoritarian crackdowns on speech throughout our history, from the Alien & Sedition Acts to McCarthyism. As the ACLU wrote in response to Charlottesville, "preventing the government from controlling speech is absolutely necessary to the promotion of equality." We cannot maintain a pluralistic democracy while granting officials unchecked power over public discourse.

In challenging times, we must hold firmly to the values that make our society freer, more humane and more just. For all of its messiness, a marketplace of ideas open to all remain our best chance at progress. Only by trusting citizens to weigh facts and arguments can we build common ground. As the Supreme Court put it, "The First Amendment confirms the freedom to think for ourselves."

In an era of disinformation and tribalism, critical thinking and empathy are more vital than ever. Censorship will not achieve these ends. It treats society's adults like children, instead of equipping citizens with the tools to make responsible choices. Americans should be trusted to consider a wide range of perspectives, rejecting dangerous ideologies through ethical self-government.

The road ahead will not be easy or comfortable. But the alternatives - an internet controlled by unaccountable corporations, intellectual discourse policed by the state, dissidents afraid to speak their minds - are far worse. Our rights to question, to explore, to advocate are worth defending, especially when the most fundamental principles hang in the balance. Though free speech can be messy, it remains our best hope of preserving a government by and for the people.

[rjalker]

[ID: A thread of tweets by Stitch @stitchmediamix, from May 12th, 2022, 11:50AM. The text reads:

"It's not enough to simply say '__ fandom isn't for racists' or 'racists GTFO'. If you're in a fandom and you are anti racism and you believe that fans of color deserve escapism without being harassed for what they like and for what they're critical of, you have to show it.

You have to make fandom hostile to racists. I know this will be taken in bad faith as me inciting harassment but please consider the Nazi Bar analogy: if you don't kick Nazis out of your bar, what you now have is a Nazi bar. If you don't make fandom hostile to racists??

You have to learn how to recognize what racism looksl ike in your specific fandom spaces. It's bigger than open slurs or threats but doesn't exclude it. A lot of what I and other fans of color go through gets written off as Not Real Racism, but it's long-term harassment, shunning from fan groups/blacklisting from spaces (including fandom events!), threats of doxxing, insults. But few people will say, 'I am a racist who loves racism and this is why I'm harassing these fans of color talking about racism'. Learn how to decode the coded language PLZ.

You need to act and react. When someone makes a post about how fans of colors are only calling out racism becaus of 'moral superiority', tell them flat out that they're being racist. Call your friends in when they repost or repeat racist lies or make racist headcanons.

When people make and share claims about fans or performers of color that you know aren't true, point that out. Call them out. Tell them you know they're lying or that they're spreading lies to hurt a person of color. Ban these people from your fandom events. Shut them down.

You are capable of recognizing bigotry in fandom and you should be capable of adding your voice to support fans of color under fire. Stop curating your space so effectively that you never see racism in fandom or us fighting against it. Start speaking over and cutting out racists.

Right now in fandom - any fandom - people of color are punished more for speaking out about racism at any level than any racist has ever been. People of color are being repositioned as 'antis/anti fandom/anti shipper' solely for commenting on clear racism in fandom spaces.

People are shunning their friends saying they're 'anti' fandom for talking about racism or supporting people who do. Even if their content otherwise vibes with their parts of fandom.

Fans of color are being harassed, excluded, & alienated because we speak on racism.

You can't just say 'racism doesn't belong in __ fandom' and them walk away, satisfied that you've done your part. Because you haven't.

The racist who you're friends with, who reblog all kinds of coded racist shit onto your timelike, & harass fans of color…are still there.

Too many people write off racism in fandom as drama. Especially if they see some fans of color, fully distraight by the experience in a given moment, not acting 'proper' about what they've experienced. And if they can call it drama, they can ignore it and walk away.

But fans of color don't have that luxery. Racists in queer/feminist fandoms kind of specifically band together. The people who've been harassing me and many others for over 3 years have linked up with racists in the OFMD fandom because the common fannish attraction/element is racism.

Fans of color cannot shut down racism in fandom. Mostly, in part, because fandom chooses to read the worst possible tone and meaning into our words like accusing us of supporting harassment, saying we're abusive, and claiming we're trying to censor fandom & take fans' porn.

If you're going to say 'racists don't have a home in this fandom and they don't belong' you need to actually support us and cut out/shut down racists in your fandom spaces. Anything less is literally worthless."

End ID.]

[earliebirb]

Steve not noticing that he goes into Tony kisses withdrawals when Tony’s away, but the rest of the team do. Like a first if Tony is out for a day or two and Steve doesn’t get his morning kiss he’s grumpy until after lunch, so the team introduces secret “Tony is away” brunch protocols, to get it over faster. After 4 days he’s moping unless he’s training or out with friends so it’s bootcamp/friend fieldtrips time.

2 weeks where he’s not on a mission and Tony’s out of the country and so busy he can barely video chat? The rest of the team sequesters him to the couch with ice cream and tv shows that Steve would like but aren’t on the “only watch first with Tony” list.

(The list includes all Star Wars’ and Treks, LoTR, Ghibli movies, and Die Hards. Steve can watch Mike Schur shows and Game of Thrones. While Disney movies and Romcoms are allowed by Tony without him, they are banned by the team cuz Steve starts crying during them at this point in the withdrawal process)

Eventually the team just kidnaps and throws him into a Quinjet and has him surprise Tony in his hotel after 3 weeks of no Tony and no mission calls. He is intolerably whiny, has grown his depression beard, and keeps calling the president, Fury, and other country’s heads of state to see if there’s aliens attacking.

LOOK LISTEN THE FIRST TIME I RECEIVED THIS ASK I WAS LIKE WOW ARE WE THE SAME PERSON??? Because Steve-suffering-from-Tony-withdrawal is also a personal headcanon of mine that I've carried in my head for years. It's my Favorite. This ask is very fun and made me laugh a lot and I love it very, very much. Keep your brilliant ideas coming, Anon. I really love them. (I am very sorry for taking a century to go through all of them 😔) Also, since it's Steve's birthday (shhh I'm not late, what are you talking about, shhhhh), I decided to develop this lovely idea and turn it into a birthday fic! I hope you like it! 🤍

let the heart grow fonder

steve/tony, birthday fluff, established relationship, 1174 words

“Was the flight really worth it? A few more days and I would’ve been home anyway.”

“Yeah.” Steve noses the back of his ear and Tony shivers. “But I would’ve been all alone on my birthday.”

“You would hardly be alone. There’s the whole team, and besides— The entire country would practically be celebrating your birthday. Fireworks, barbecues, the whole nine yards.”

“Not the same,” Steve insists stubbornly. Tony sees Steve cupping his hands to gather some water from in front of Tony’s chest before dumping it on Tony’s head. Closing his eyes, Tony lets the warm water seep into his hair and trickle down his face, neck, and back.

He opens his eyes when he feels Steve’s fingers sweeping his hair away from his forehead. “I would trade all of it for a day of doing nothing with my fella.”

“Sweet talker.” Tony huffs. 

“‘S true.” Steve punctuates his statement with a kiss on Tony’s shoulder.

“You’re ridiculous.”

“‘S all your fault. You’re the one who was gone for a ridiculously long time.”

“Honey, trust me, if I had the choice I would much rather stay at home with you.”

Steve sighs, the sound echoing in the bathroom. “I know.”

This time, Tony cups his hands together, gathering a mountain of soapsuds. He blows on it, sending suds and bubbles flying.

“Nat told me all about it, you know.”

“About what?” Steve asks, his luscious beard tickling Tony’s temple.

“About the depression beard. All your sulking and moping. And whining.”

“I did no such things. The beard is me… trying out a new look.”

Tony snorts. “And crying.” 

“Natasha’s a lying liar,” Steve grumbles, hiding his face in Tony’s hair.

“Come on, which movie was it?”

Steve stays silent. With his movements hidden by the soapy water, Tony pokes Steve’s side stealthily.

“Ah!” Steve yelps.

“Which movie was it, baby?”

Steve huffs, resting his forehead against the back of Tony’s skull. 

And then, finally:

“Dumbo,” Steve mumbles in defeat. Tony snickers.

“Oh, honey. You’re such a softie.” Tony sighs fondly as he leans back, letting more of his weight rest against Steve’s body. He lets out a delighted hum when Steve welcomes the extra weight by snaking an arm around his waist.

“No judging,” Steve whines, and Tony grins when he can hear the pout in his voice. “You’d been gone for two weeks by then and I really missed you. Besides, you have no room to talk. Remember The Fox and the Hound?”

“Please. That’s totally different.” Tony rolls his eyes. “Anyone who doesn’t cry at The Fox and the Hound is a monster.”

Submerged up to his shoulders in warm water and pressed up against his naked husband, Tony feels well-rested and content in a way he hadn’t been for the past few weeks.

Still, they only have a few days left before they have to leave for New York, so they should probably make good use of what little time they have left in Milan. 

“I wanna take you to this really beautiful restaurant for your birthday dinner. Super romantic. We could get a private table. You’d love it.”

“Yeah?” Tony feels Steve’s hand stroking up and down his stomach.

“Mm-hm. We should probably get out soon. Get dressed. Look presentable,” Tony says, resting his head back on one of Steve’s shoulders and looking up at him.

Steve looks down at him, his unfairly long lashes wet and clumped together. For a moment, he simply stares back at Tony silently.

“What?” Tony eventually says, unable to withstand the silent scrutiny. He breaks eye contact and lifts one of his feet up and out of the water just because he can, just for something to do.

Tony watches his own foot hover above the surface of the water for a few seconds before another hairy leg breaks the surface of the water. The bigger foot settles on top of Tony’s hovering one until his leg buckles under the weight, sending the two left feet plunging back into the water.

“Rude,” Tony remarks with a frown, turning back to stare up at Steve again.

Steve is already looking at him, almost as if he never looked away in the first place.

“What?”

“Would you be mad at me,” Steve begins, one of his hands reaching up to bury itself in Tony’s damp hair, fingers lightly scratching his scalp, “if I said I’d much prefer it if we stayed in tonight and ordered room service?”

Tony leans back, incredulous. “Room service?”

Steve nods.

“For your birthday dinner?”

He nods again.

“Why?”

Steve shrugs, disturbing the water slightly with the movement. “I mean, I didn’t exactly fly all the way to Italy for the food.”

Tony softens and tries in vain to hold back his smile.

“Yeah?”

An answering smile blooms on Steve’s face. He leans in to nudge Tony’s nose affectionately with his own. “Uh-huh.”

“What did you come here for then?” Tony asks, voice dangerously low and eyes never leaving Steve’s.

“Oh.” Steve quirks an eyebrow. “Keep looking at me like that and I may just skip the room service and go straight for dessert.”

Tony smirks devilishly. “What’s stopping you?”

Blinking rapidly, Steve swallows. “Yeah?”

“I mean, you are the birthday boy.” Tony strokes the line of Steve’s throat with the back of his fingertips and watches in glee as the man shivers.

Eyes wide and cheeks flushed, Steve leans in close and—

“Actually, it’s me. I’m stopping you. I’m really craving some lasagna right now.”

Initially headed for Tony’s lips, Steve changes course and buries his face in Tony’s neck with a guttural groan. 

“Sweetheart. You’re not making things easy for me.”

Tony chuckles. “Nothing about me is easy, honey. I’m a challenge.”

“But it’s my birthday,” Steve complains, voice muffled.

“You got off an eight-hour flight, got to the hotel, and immediately napped for four hours. You haven’t had a proper meal.”

“I ate on the plane.”

“No, we need to get you some proper Italian food. Hearty, heartwarming, fulfilling.”

“Food is just food. I just wanna have you.”

“Um, excuse me? That is deeply insulting. Authentic Italian food is not just food, it’s an experience.”

“I wanna have the Tony experience.”

“You’ll get the Tony experience after you have a proper meal. Look, we can order room service, but we can’t skip dinner.” 

“Fine,” Steve grumbles, face finally emerging from its hiding place. “But can we stay like this for another fifteen minutes?”

Tony settles back against Steve’s chest and lets Steve pull him close. “Of course, birthday boy.”

Steve hums contentedly, resting his chin on the crown of Tony’s head. “You make me really happy, sweetheart. I love you.”

Tony feels Steve’s fingers interlocking on top of his stomach. He looks down, spotting the wedding ring worn on Steve’s ring finger, one that he knows is engraved with his own handwriting. 

The image of the ring is distorted by the water, but still, it glints golden. Tony smiles to himself.

“I love you, too, honey. Happy birthday.”

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I agree im a bit annoyed that they put the rules like that for the awards, esp bc it's so clearly biased, like 'minecrafters' are only allowed to be nominated in that category but like usually every streamer has a main thing, or something they stream a lot and no one else is being restricted to only one category, like Obviously hasan is gonna be nominated for political streamer but there's no rule for him not being nominated anywhere else?? I think it's a mix of being scared of the sheer numbers the mc fandom has, and pandering to lsf frogs, but its just frustrating to see. Also I think they could've just tried like, sorting through the nominee list manually instead of straight-up banning, idk kinda annoying as a situation

no i agree and i have to assume it's hard for the people branded as "crafters" because they play on the dsmp once a month and compete in mcc. ultimately it isn't just about this one awards show, it's about the twitch community as a whole refusing to acknowledge the extremely variety-oriented dsmp members (because lets be honest, it's really just the dsmp members) as variety -- connor and jack have been somewhat successful, but those are really outlying cases. obviously i'm not arguing for like, philza to count in the variety category or whatever. but off the top of my head i can name minimum 10 dsmpers who frequently stream other shit and should be eligible for like, the valo category or the fps category or any of the non-game-specific ones like rising star or best charity events or best irl streams. i don't know why so many people in the variety community insist on catering exclusively to the lsf frogs (<- who are frequently misogynistic) and alienating the mcyt fans, when a TON of mcyt fans also watch variety content. i think your point about them being scared of the # of mcyt fans is also true, but ultimately they're rigging the voting process to purposefully not reflect the popularity of a massive category of streamers just because they don't like their stans. variety twitter stans are less volatile than the mcyt stans maybe, but they certainly aren't less mean -- if they're going to listen to some teenagers on the internet, they should listen to all of them. i'm not trying to trend qtcinderella neg, like i said i'm a huge fan of hers, but to see this division being drawn constantly is just kind of frustrating. a solid half of content i watch is variety, whether that's from people branded as "crafters" or not.