#mod ana

[knifenotes]

but i’m not sharp like you

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[smoshcentral]

have you ever seen a ghost?

SMOSHCENTRAL • GTKTM • SPOOKY SMOSH @smoshidiot • ana: [haunted]

[clownblr]

mod ana's got polls so she's abusing em. pick your faves! personally i'm a huge scare clown liker <3

[fyeahstormandwolvie]

did you see the tweets from murewa ayodele about storm #3? 👀👀

yes but I'm opting not to get my hopes up about anything other than Storm getting a solo series is long overdue!

[fmasecretsanta]

gifts and giftees!

hiya secret santa fam, this is just a friendly check-in from your mods. tomorrow we will be sending msgs to those people who haven't yet posted their gifts, just to see where you're at. while we understand that the holiday period can be busy and things can unexpectedly crop up, leaving your giftee high and dry is not in the holiday spirit -- especially when you have received a gift!

we will also be sending msgs to ppl who have offered to be a pinch-hitter, so keep an eye on your ask boxes/msgs. wishing you all a safe holiday period <33

[cockroachmotherfucker10]

Do it halfway. Take one piece of trash out of your room, throw one dirty shirt into your hamper. Go to one class and miss a different one. Start a drawing without pressure to finish it. Give yourself space to Be without the expectation to Become, and do small things to make the Being livable.

[clownblr]

ohhh, i can answer this!

what you're looking at is a sphinx, or maybe a sphinx/clown mix (something i wasn't actually aware was possible until i did a little research, so the more you know!). mod grace and i are specialists in clown care, but i've honestly had a special interest in these little guys for a while now, so i could give a little bit of info!

sphinxes are most often seen in the wild as independent animals that don't often take humans as companions. some might, some would never- it all depends on the species. i'd be careful with that in your home and would strongly advise you see a vet in order to properly assess whether they're suited to home life (and, more importantly, if it's injured or diseased! wild sphinxes are smart enough to go to humans if they feel they need to be treated). and even if it isn't that type of species, it might be more satisfied visiting for food offerings as if a stray animal or a bird to a bird feeder would!

however, if this is a house sphinx, then they need to be properly enriched! while i don't know most of the intricacies of sphinx care, i do know they're tough to care for and a good percentage of them are owned by experienced owners who know what they need. what a sphinx needs above all else is entertainment, and that can come from puzzles or, most prominently, riddles. to warn you, they are very fond of them and will dish out "punishments" if you don't answer correctly. have extensive, creative knowledge of wordplay and tricks or be prepared in the case of scratching and biting- and this goes for you and your furniture. they're very insistent.

but all in all, they're very interesting creatures! if you're equipped to take on the challenge, go for it! as for the clown-like markings, i'd wager a guess it's a mix as i mentioned before (meaning the enrichment might lean towards more clown-friendly activities and toys, and diet may vary depending on species) or it's a case of mimicry! sphinxes tend to have facial markings normally, and some have evolved to copy those of clowns for advantages in the wild with either hunting or interspecies relationships. it's really interesting, and even if you don't come to own one, i advise you check it out! it's definitely worth the research if you're a nerd about wildlife (something i, as is evident, am)

best wishes!!

- mod ana <3

does anybody know what type of clown this is? (If they are a clown at all) I want to know so I can properly take care of them.

[fyeahghosttrick]

Ghost Swap announcements! imaaayhavewrittenthedatewrong + how to post + retroactive fills

Almost there, almost there! June 12th, our posting day, is almost upon us. Which brings me to my first point... out of all the possible growing pains of Gswap's new format, this one I was not expecting... the thing is... the anniversary... the anniversary for Ghost Trick, the date chosen especially to release Ghost Trick, Ghost Trick's anniversary. That anniversary? Is on the 19th. So that was a super fun typo to go unnoticed for two months! I am not going to change dates two days out, especially with no means to contact all participants, which means:

A FULL WEEK OF PARTYING.

Nothing like it, as someone would have it! The event will still open on the 12th, but all Ghost Swap works posted throughout the week, until June 19th, will be fully part of the initiative and will be included in the final masterlist. This might even come in handy for last-minute finishing touches, as well as for posting more than three things (as Tumblr tends to show three posts per person per day in a tag).

Now onto regular modly business:

HOW TO POST.

We're opening the floodgates on June 12th and, as always, the official ruling on what constitutes "June 12th" is as lax as can be. Follow the time zone of your heart. Whenever it’s June 12th somewhere in the world.

Here’s the deal:

   Post your  work (or works, if you made extra treats!) AT ANY POINT OF THE WEEK THAT GOES FROM JUNE 12TH TO JUNE 19TH, any time zone.

   You are free to crosspost  your work anywhere or even post somewhere else (for example, fic on  AO3, fanart on deviantArt) and have your Tumblr post be a link to it. All I need is the  existence of a post on Tumblr and no additional logins required in order  to access the work (for example, no links to friend-locked dreamwidth posts, no archive-locked AO3 fics)

   Tag the prompter if the prompt you picked was signed, #ghost trick and #ghost swap in addition to whatever else you tag your stuff with (this is the important one so people can find your work)

   @ your prompter if applicable and maybe acknowledge the exchange in the work’s  description. Anything conveying the general sentiment of “made for  @prompter for @fyeahghosttrick‘s Ghost Swap exchange” would be nice. If you want to copypaste or summarize the prompt, that’s cool too.

   FOR THE PROLIFIC TREATERS: please don’t let Tumblr eat your work. Any tag only shows 3 of your posts per day; when you post another one, the oldest one won’t be featured anymore. If you plan to post more than 3 works, I recommend to spread out your posts throughout the week. If you don’t want to do that, give me a shout so I’ll know to look through your blog for FYGT’s closing ceremonies

It  should go without saying, but please show appreciation for your gift -  and for any other work that catches your eye! Likes, reblogs, comments,  if you like a work make yourself be heard!

And a final surprise:

THE RETROACTIVE FILLS LIST.

Scrolling our wonderful prompts, did you perchance see something so up your alley that you already drew it in 2013? The same exact idea that ate up your groupchat in early 2021? Odds are that the person who requested that doesn't know that in some odd recesses of the internet there's already a fanwork that gives life to their idea. And I think that they might want to know! So come self-rec! Reply to this post with the prompt you're referring to and a link to your work, and on June 19th I'll post all replies in a Retroactive Fills List to give them visibility!

[anamoon63]

Shortly after Randy and Elspeth moved in together, their baby was born. It was a boy! They named him Ryan, following the Kingston family tradition, started by Roderick, of giving all male children names that start with an R.

As a bonus, l'm including this photo of Josephine, (one of Randy's daughters), and her husband Jett Atkins, with their little baby Jessica. I took this photo while testing the mod Sims Can Hand Over Babies by The Sweet Simmer, which I love because the interactions are so cute! 😊💗

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ aims to provide water during Brazil’s life-threatening heat waves

Brazilian climatologist Núbia Beray Armond for years had been sounding the alarm about Rio de Janeiro’s need for an extreme heat plan including water distribution. Interest was tepid until a disastrous Taylor Swift concert — and now her phone won’t stop ringing.

A stifling heat wave blanketed southeast Brazil the day of Swift’s concert last November, just before the start of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Tens of thousands of “Swifties” lined up for hours under a sweltering sun, some huddling beneath umbrellas. Once inside, a group of parched fans managed to get Swift’s attention; she paused her performance to ask staff to provide them with water.

Not everyone was so lucky. Ana Clara Benevides, 23, suffered heat exposure that caused cardiorespiratory arrest during the concert, and she died.

Her death sparked outrage. Many accused organizers of failing to deliver sufficient water for concertgoers. Brazil’s justice minister said the death was unacceptable, and his ministry issued a regulation obliging organizers of big events during heat waves to guarantee water for attendees.

Others were galvanized to enshrine water access into law, a sign Brazilian authorities have begun considering it a public health issue in an ever-hotter world.

Continue reading.

[knifenotes]

intertwined

[truthfultales]

New - and most likely final - Tav of mine. {Bard-Paladin}

I started out with Athena - wanting to dive right in without giving much thought to her character - moved on to Tav'ana and Zipporah and now landed on a good mixture I feel comfortable with.

She´ll be introduced in more detail soon.

[clownblr]

Any advice on breeds of clown that are easy(er) to raise for beginners? I've had a growing interest in partaking in clown husbandry, but no luck in finding active blogs or circles or places for advice.

Are there any humane breeders I can adopt from? A clown shelter? Anything helps!

hihi! the recommendation i usually give for beginners is definitely to go with a party or teacup ^^!

party clowns are the most common clown for sure; they're pretty much what you'd think of when you traditionally think of clowns! their needs are basic (though that doesn't mean you should just slap a tent together and call it a day!); they're usually satisfied with pretty much any type of circus toy you can give them. they ARE very social, so i'd recommend you be able to give them lots of attention or be able to socialize them with people to entertain or other clowns. they're also really talented at doing tricks, and they'll wanna impress you! parties are defsies a breed that make wonderful companions

teacups are a breed that sort of depends on what they're mixed with. their defining trait is their size- they're naturally much smaller than other clowns and are about doll-sized, which in turn makes them easier to care for because they need less. you get smaller tents and toys for them, and they're usually satisfied with that! they're a good breed for people with smaller living spaces or people looking to save money. behavior varies between them; party/teacup breeds are, again, the most common, and they tend to be what most people go with for their outgoing personalities. other mixes are plentiful though, if you're looking for something a bit different, so i'd recommend you do your own research to see what fits you the best!

obviously, all clowns are different, and no traditional breed traits are universal to each individual clown, but these are some general pointers. as for breeders and shelters, i can't verify any breeders personally, but i help run the Silly☆Stuff shelter here in my town! we take care of any sort of clown that we're brought, and all our care is informed and responsible. generally we manage to get all our clowns a perfect home, so if you wanna look for a clown who suits your needs, they'll have you take a look at which clowns they think you'd be good taking care of!

in any case, we'll be wishing you luck in finding a clown. first clowns are always an exciting experience! happy clowning :^)!

- mod ana

[fyeahstormandwolvie]

I feel like I should clarify my post was definitely pro ship, looking at the wording makes me feel like it came across too negative or mocking

Haha I definitely thought it was positive don't worry! I hope my addition didn't seem defensive or anything, I just miss Ororo/Logan a lot 🥲💕

[fmasecretsanta]

ho ho ho he he he

just sent out msgs to everyone who hasn't posted their gifts yet (or we haven't managed to find them haha)! if we haven't reblogged your gift, flick us an ask to this blog with the link and we will get onto that pronto.

for those of you who indicated you could help us pinch-hit -- ur time is coming (maybe). get ready to make some incredible gifts at frankly breakneck speed!

[cockroachmotherfucker10]

Being fat, actually fat, with an eating disorder is fucking hell.

People assume you have BED, and if you actually do have BED people are so gross about it. If you have a restricting disorder people get concerned when you start eating more. People get concerned if you start to like yourself. People love to see you fucking miserable, and will completely ignore your misery in the same breath. It makes them feel good. They benefit at your expense through weight stigma.

So many physicians prescribe disordered eating to us. ED specialists in many places won’t even consider how EDs affect us. Our own community uses our bodies as inspiration to hurt themselves. Because nothing could be worse than looking like us, right? How are you supposed to love yourself when so many people actively don’t want you to?

To the fat person reading who needs to hear this, I give a shit if you recover. I give a shit that you are hurting. So many people don’t notice, so many don’t give a fuck, but I do. You deserve better. I want you to eat even if it means you gain weight. I want you to be happy in your body as it is. I want you to feel loved, I want you to feel seen.

If you are fat with BED, I see you. There is so much stigma and it is not your fault. Your weight isn’t “your fault”, you are sick. It’s not a moral failing. You deserve compassion, and the extent to which people project their own issues onto you is awful. You deserve to be comfortable in your skin, and your body is wonderful.

If you are fat with purging tendencies, or with restricting ones I see you too. We get praised for hurting ourselves, or no one notices. I see you. I’m sorry.

I wish so badly the world were more compassionate to you, but if no one else gives a shit, I do. Fight for recovery for me, even though I know that journey can be so, so lonely when you aren’t thin.

To those of you who have recovered, to those of you that may. You are worth it. You may be fat for the rest of your life, and that’s okay. It’s wonderful, your body is wonderful, and I see you and I’m proud of you. Sadly I know many of us recover alone, but I hope you know you aren’t. I’m rooting for you.