#to be clear: I'm spreading this as a fan of the show! not an official affiliate or anything like that

[thecindercrow]

Pretending to be People is a mystery/horror/comedy actual play podcast using the roleplaying systems of Delta Green and Pulp Cthulhu. Created by a group of best friends with prior experience roleplaying together in this system, it's able to dive right into the action and take off running. And boy howdy, everything sure does happen so much.

Features homebrew stories written by the GM and an original soundtrack created by one of the cast. With a completed season 1, an ongoing season 2, (both of which are separate campaigns) and several 3-4 episode mini-campaigns, there are a lot of options for choosing a spot to stick your feet into the water, so go check it out on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

[thelostconsultant]

The leak

pairing: Oscar Piastri x reader

summary: Someone recorded you and your boyfriend having sex, and now parts of the recording are being released, letting the world know that you're seeing each other.

warning: mentions of sexual activities, bdsm-ish elements, dom!Oscar, dark!Oscar, aaaaaand that's it. I think. So MDNI.

note: It started out as something kinky, then I figured out who recorded and leaked the whole thing. This was meant to be a short drabble, something to take my mind off the other fic I'm working on...

This had to be a nightmare. 

Your phone began to buzz late in the afternoon, signaling message after message, but you didn't really care about it until your manager called and told you to check social media sites. And there they were, snippets and screenshots from a sex tape, showing you and your boyfriend in what seemed to be his hotel room two days ago.

Whoever recorded and shared this made sure to pick the spiciest parts. The most “popular” video was the moment he put the beige collar on you, then grabbed the golden chain to pull you into a hungry kiss. His orders could be heard crystal clear, and his dominant personality which was in such stark contrast with his usual behavior was now out in the open. 

Your first instinct was to send a message to your chronically online boyfriend, but then you realized this was an emergency and calling him was the best approach now. It didn’t take him long to answer, and his voice was so calm you thought he didn’t know anything. “Hey, baby, what is it? I’ve been thinking about you, are you–”

“Oscar, you haven’t checked social media sites lately, have you?” you asked, your voice thin from the anxiety that had taken over the moment you saw the first snippet. 

There was a short pause, then he went, “The videos? Yeah, that might be a problem.”

“Might be a problem? It’s already a problem!” you corrected him. “People know we’re together, and what’s worse, they know what we do in bed. We kept everything under wraps for a reason.”

Little did you know that Oscar was everything but surprised by this turn of events. Why would he be surprised when it was him who hid that camera in his hotel room, and it was also him who sent it out to someone he knew would spread it like wildfire. He remained an anonymous source, of course, but he knew it was all his work. And he was proud of it. 

He had been begging you to make your relationship official, but you were too worried about what your fans would say. So he decided to take matters into his own hands, showing the world what a good little girl you were for him. He was proud of you, he wanted to show you off, and he wanted you to come to as many races as you could. Just to be his lucky charm, and maybe the solution to releasing some stress if a session was frustrating. 

“Why don’t you come over until people move on from this? We can nestle in my apartment eating ice cream, watching movies… Come on, it’s gonna be fun,” he tried, his voice sickeningly sweet. 

You took a deep breath that you soon let out slowly, giving yourself time to think. “All right, my manager told me to stay under the radar anyway.”

“Great. See you soon then.”

He won. You come over, stay for a few days, and he’ll do his damn best to convince you to stay for good. You would have fun on your own. He would train you to be the kind of obedient little thing he always wanted you to be. Why would you need to make decisions when he can choose for you? You’d realize this was for the best, he just had to be smart and patient.

[celtrist]

Options:

"Lucifer gave birth to Charlie"

Since the official introduction of Lucifer in the show and the fact that he's an angel that wouldn't necessarily need to follow sex norms (angels were genderless beings in the bible, in addition, Lucifer himself is able to shift forms), the idea of Lucifer being the one to give birth to Charlie rather than Lilith got pretty popular. This idea more than likely floated around before the show came out, but people were under the impression Lucifer was more serious and less of a wet cat of a man (despite it being stated before that he was pretty goofy). In addition, Lucifer is often put into a more, shall we say, "sub" position despite it being stated he'd be a switch due to his appearance and personality, and him "carrying Charlie" would add to that and it more than likely in part why people like this headcanon (plus any ships with him could then potentially have Lucifer be pregnant with the fan kid).

"Alastor is colorblind"

In addition, people have pointed out that since sinners are infertile, it would in theory make Lilith's bearing on Charlie not possible. By the same token, it would then mean she also could not impregnate Lucifer as she would still be infertile no matter which way.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It's come to my attention that some misinformation is going about! With my own research, I've found that "Viv confirming Lucifer giving birth to Charlie" was a FAKE SCREENSHOT. It was NEVER confirmed by Viv officially (as far as I've found). So this is very much still just a fan headcanon and NOT OFFICIALLY CANON as of posting this poll! This could change in the future, but it's currently only a headcanon thing and nothing canon. Please let me know with a linked source if I'm incorrect, but any screenshots about it are fake as far as I've found. Please take care to check sources and do your own research to avoid spreading misinformation!

A theory grew popular by the biology of deer, which Alastor is part of. Deer are stated to be "red-green colorblind", and given Alastor is part deer in hell, people have assumed this anatomy would follow. It's also a funny explanation as to why Alastor's whole appearance is only made up of red, as he'd only be able to see in shades of blue and green.

"Niffty is like Alastor's daughter"

This headcanon was INSANELY popular before the official start of the show, and is still going fairly strong post-show. Niffty had a very childish personality that still held up in the official show. However, they made a bit more of an effort to make it more clear that Niffty is by no means a child nor necessarily has a mind of one with her drinking alcohol, lewd expressions to the idea of bad boys, and of course her getting in a dominatrix outfit.

However, it was also the strangely positive relationship Niffty and Alastor had that got people into this theory. Niffty seemed like a character Alastor would get annoyed with but, contrary to this, he indulges her quite a bit compared to other characters. Even seemingly to enjoy her bizarre antics. So, the idea of Alastor seeing her as a daughter and/or Niffty seeing Alastor as a father became pretty popular. It's common for Niffty to be acting and seen like a kid with this headcanon, but there is the occasional interpretation with this idea but acknowledging Niffty is still very much an adult.

"Vox "bleeds" oil and/or blue blood"

Popular due to Vox having a TV for a head, some have suspected Vox's "blood" being more akin to oil than actual blood. But oil or not, people are often under the assumption that no matter which way, he bleeds blue rather than red. This just tends to be a popular idea among characters like Vox (like TV heads), what with him being made up of technology. Another headcanon that often accompanies this one is that his body is more mechanical than biological for no other reason but the fact his head's a TV and he is able to change out that TV head. But there's no real evidence of Vox bleeding blue aside from maybe his head (screens have something called liquid crystals in them and could potentially seep out a glowing blue liquid when broken, but don't quote me on that one).

In fact, any "blood" we have seen is red (Vox has drooled red for a few times, and we've seen both Alastor and Lucifer do the same, the former also having red and the latter gold as that would be Lucifer's blood). However, seeing as it would be less strong of a visual if the blood was blue with where we've seen it and it was essentially just on his screen so just pixels rather than actual blood, it could still be possible for him to be "blue-blooded". *ba dum tss*

[subjectsmile]

Well, I saw this question posted on Reddit, and I really thought it was an interesting question.(Letting it be clear, I'm not doing this to convert anyone, much less to attack, but because I'm tired of reading so many lies just to hide an obvious prejudice on the part of the fan base,and for the Sonadow fan, do you have arguments to refute these fans who take your peace, just search, this post has everything you need to deny these false fan statements)

And I decided to read the reasons why people attacked Sonadow/fans and to the surprise of 0 people, these were the justifications for attacking those who like the ship (I'll just summarize it in sentences)

"They hate each other, they don't even like each other, it doesn't make sense"

"they are both enemies"

"The people who ship this have enemies-to-lovers fetishes"

"there is no chemistry, people ship characters who only fight"

I think it goes without saying that nowadays these excuses have already been killed and buried by their current canons, right? And from what I've seen, this post is at most 7 to 8 months old, that is... is it serious that there are still people who really believe these lies? Or are they just empty excuses for not admitting that prejudice is the real reason for the attacks on this fandom and this ship? Anyway, I'm posting this to clarify what's true and what's not, making it clear I'm not trying to convince anyone, I'm just exposing the lies of uninformed fans

I responded to this person's post and made a point of gathering all the official evidence refuting these false excuses that the fandom gives to say such nonsense about the characters and attack the fandom:

They both don't have Chemical?: Sonic Prime is living proof that the two are incredible as a duo,the voice actors of Sonic and Shadow admitted that they think their ship is really cool (this on Twitter), Ian Flynn and whoever animates Sonic Prime They practically implied that they think it's a good ship too (in Ian's case he made a podcast on his YouTube Talking about how Sonadow would work as a couple during Pride Month, he practically confirmed that the two work well together in Cannon ) Of course, even after all this, depending on your personal taste, you might not like their chemistry, and that's okay, you don't have to, but saying that the two of them don't really resonate it's a lie

Do they both hate each other?: No! It has been denied several times, quite the opposite, if they care about each other it is canonical that they both care about each other

Enemies?: Also a lie! It exists in several products and interviews making it clear that they friends and allies! (Also a lie from an annoying or uninformed fan)

In other words, most of the excuses used to attack this ship have already been officially denied, for me all that remains is the prejudice of the fandom as a justification for attacking those who ship both.

And before someone annoying comes and says I'm lying, I have sources for what I'm talking about!

Proof that the two never hated each other, that is, they don't spread lies around, do some research first (Honorable mention for Sonic Prime, with this series I can dig into the argument that they two don't hate each other, go watch the series) but for those who aren't satisfied with Sonic Prime : https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/sidestory/coverstory/20210628_002603/

https://twitter .com/LadyLoveMoon/status/1737503549842485703

https://x.com/LadyLoveMoon/status/1657854808273965056?s=20

https://youtu.be/yJ8boVrPHEc?si=bCBrhNnsV5C9JJeq

https://www.tumblr.com/pastelspindash/ 735274368949698560/trazendo isso de volta porque não posso parar de pensar? ?source=share https://www.tumblr.com/ratjamtime/730643439809593344?source=share

Scenes from Sonic prime showing Shadow's care for Sonic:

Wow, what a bloodthirsty rivalry the two have, can you see the hatred in both of them? I can:

Are they rivals? They are, but they are friendly rivals, that is VERY CLEAR IN YOUR FACE, even in the Shadow game One scene is enough to prove that "hate" is definitely not what they have:

The voice actors of the two make it clear that they think the ship is cool (they make jokes and interact with the community (they even like things on the ship): Sonic voice actor previews the first release: https://x.com/DevenOClock/status/1631062456205299712?s=20

Even Sonic's former voice actor (Ryan Drummond) doesn't see a problem with the ship: https://www.tumblr.com/pastelspindash/734454772064714752/this-tiktok-driving-me-insane-ngl-they-are-so?source=share

Shadow voice actor:

https://x.com/IanStuartHanlin/status/1723764525843828828?s=20

https://x.com/paracosmicence/status/1736125901211902396?s=20

https://www.tumblr.com/krysissy/736943763953516544/it-was-probably-a-normal-tuesday-for-mr-hanlin?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/niyana-the-ambiguous-mobian/733807770348011520/oh-my-gosh-ian-stop-playing-with-our-emotions-rn?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/nesonkin/727469580436619264/good-evening-everyone?source=share

There is a statement from the two voice actors stating that they had fun dubbing the two of them together:

https://x.com/Drey_Blanc/status/1593535566288547840?s=20

Ian Flynn on Pride Month:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH46JnEUvZw

https://x.com/LadyLoveMoon/status/1676027477682946050?s=20

(The ship is so terrible that it was honored twice because it was so bad) Bonus: https://x.com/nenemyun/status/1703775474089132132?s=20

Sonic prime animators (The ship they referenced is so horrible): https://x.com/MAM_Imaginary_F/status/1679646368485494786?s=20 https://x.com/Lunatyk__/status/1677445528378900480?s=20

The animators hated the two-two scene so much that they posted it on Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/corffee/734658327775215616/shadow-originally-had-his-eyes-open-i-repeat?source=share

Even Netflix Latinoamérica got into the ship's hype and interacted with the ship's fans (just so you can see how horrible the ship is): https://www.tumblr.com/tailstism/725737231497773056/oh-btw-for-people-who-dont-use-tiktok-i-just?source=share

The ship is so toxic it's bad, that even Jason Griffith paid homage to the ship for a fan,wow what a terrible ship, my god!: https://www.tumblr.com/paracosmicessence/733796577422016512/this-absolute-legend?source=share https://x.com/LadyLoveMoon/status/1723715163436536043?s=20

Even the mascot got in on the fun once: https://www.tumblr.com/shadthemadlad/731770142653136896?source=share

Even Discord doesn't see a problem with that, who knew:

https://x.com/mouseygalore/status/1736922478323106214?s=20

Anyway, turning off sarcasm mode, just stop making up lies and false excuses to hate a ship and attack people who like it just because it's not what you like, don't be a bad fan and above all

(stop creating reasons that don't exist to hide your internal prejudice, let the fans enjoy their ships in peace,If even the big names I mentioned ships sonadow and have normal fun with the ship then why do fans have to be criticized for having this taste for ships too? let everyone be happy in their space )

[skekheck]

Do not buy/pre-order the Jim Henson’s the Dark Crystal: Card Game.

I am going to make this a separate post because this is important. Please reblog this to spread awareness.

Most of the art for the card game are referenced from official material, however some of the characters (skekSa, urSan, and skekLi) were based on fanworks. The most egregious of these is the skekSa design.

While her head is based on her illustration from Tides of the Dark Crystal, the body is blatantly taken from artist SkeptiBee without their permission (I have contacted the artist to verify this).

(Art by SkeptiBee)

As you can see, it's nearly an exact copy save for the gemstone on her neck and the netting.

SkekLi and urSan were likely inspired by people's fanarts. UrSan's color scheme seems to be inspired by my depiction of her but with a more saturated color scheme.

SkekLi's in particular (the one with the orange and red stripes I'm assuming) seems to be a mishmash of different people's designs, but if you simply google skekLi you can clearly see who the artist took the concepts from. EDIT: Forgot to include skekLi's card, my apologizes.

EDIT 2: Let me clarify that the purpose of the two previous examples are showing a pattern of the card artist using fan work. This is not me claiming that the card artist stole them.

As a reminder, urSan and skekLi don't have official colored designs outside of book descriptions. SkekSa, on the other hand, has a design in the Mayrin arc comics so there is no reason for the artist to be using someone's fan design.

It's very clear that the artist who made the art for the cards googled the characters, but didn't do their due diligence in making sure what is official work and what isn't. It's horrible when someone's fanart is being used by companies for profit.

EDIT 3: Because I see people keep liking this post, the company thankfully canceled the product and took it off their site.

[theofreakingbell]

forgive me if I'm a little late to this? but let me get this straight: 

Neil Gaiman asks for fans coming to his events to please mask for everyone's safety

when asked why he isn't mandating them he says he tried but the venues won't allow it

many people don't listen, or don't see the ask bc it isn't official from the venue, and show up maskless

Neil now has COVID (for a second time, which means his risk of complications is higher) along with anyone else who got infected at that event

I just. y'all. please. 

If you are going to a fan event, especially a big one like a con where there will be tons of people, you need to be wearing a mask right now. Actors and other people who work in entertainment who meet with many people and frequent large gatherings or are part of con staff for instance are at significant risk of COVID from the sheer amount they are being exposed to, not only from acute infection but cumulative damage from multiple infections or long COVID and post COVID complications. COVID levels are nearly as high as they were in the first wave in 2020 and being vaccinated does not guarantee u cannot catch and/or transmit it(this study from this year says it's around 1 in five). Please be excellent to each other and do your best to not get your faves, their staff, or other fans sick. 

why and how masks work and what types are the safest (you can get good masks in all sorts of colors now btw if u want to match ur cosplay or stuff, ProjectN95 is a good source, and Jelli has clear masks if u want to have ur face visible)

I wish Neil a speedy and full recovery, and I hope more people listen to him and others trying to keep fans and creators and staff safe right now ❤️

#FansMaskUp

[soparklgc]

#   Plots and Sentence starters ━━  This took longer than expected, but below is a brief list of plots and sentence starters. Feel free to grab any of them! If nothing tickles your fancy, Seonam is open to all kinds of relationships—friends, rivals, mentors, fans, exes, and everything in between. If you have any ideas, just let me know, and we can brainstorm together!

(side note) I would love some pre-established relationships. He's been a trainee for 3 years so I'm sure he'd have a few friends here and there for him.

- "Smoke and Secrets" - Seonam is taking one of his usual smoke breaks, lost in thought. He notices (Muse A) approaching and, with a half-smile, offers them a cigarette without a word, almost like a silent invitation. As they take it (or turn it down), he asks. "What's your story then?" - "Night Market Stroll" - After a late night of practicing, Seonam decides to hit up a local street food vendor for his favorite tteokbokki. He bumps into (Muse B), who’s also out grabbing food or trying to get their bearings in the lively night market. Seo Nam offers to show them the best food stalls he knows, and maybe some other non-company sponsored fun-if they're up for it. - "Behind Closed Doors" Seonam's patience has finally run dry. The whispers about his family have been trailing him for days. He’s done ignoring the glances, and half-smirks as he passes by. So when he catches (Muse C) nearby—someone he believes has been spreading the gossip—something snaps. Whether they have or not doesn’t matter; he’s prepared to make an example of them. - "The Great Escape" - It’s a grueling day of training, and Seonam is over it. As he glances at the clock, an idea strikes him, and (Muse D) just happens to be in the right place at the wrong time. with a mischievous glint in his eye, he proposes they sneak out and promise a much-needed break from the grind. After all "There’s a whole city waiting to be explored” -"Lingering Looks" - (Muse E) catches Seonam’s attention in a way he didn’t anticipate, and he finds himself looking for excuses to be near them. During a late-night practice, he spots them in the hallway. Without directly saying it, he hints at his interest, his typical guardedness peeling back just enough for a subtle game of “Are you interested too?” - "The Dare" - Seonam views (Muse F) as about as interesting a silk flower. nice to look at but aromaless and uninteresting. He's amused by their innocence and, with a sly grin, decides to challenge them to do something - or things- outside of their comfort zone. From sneaking out past curfew to climbing the rooftop of an old building. it'll be a night that promises to be anything but innocent. - First Impressions" - (Muse G) joins the program, and Seonam, ever the observer, decides to scope them out. He watches from a distance, taking in the way they fumble through routines, stammer through introductions, and try to find their footing. With the tiniest bit of curiosity, he decides, perhaps for his own entertainment, to take them under his wing. From the start, it’s clear that his mentorship isn’t going to be the gentle, reassuring type. - "Old Mixtapes" - Seonam, ever the collector, has briefly unearthed one of his old mixtapes he made once upon a time. When (Muse H) stumbles across his little walk down memory lane, Seonam lets them listen in. Together they sift through his old tracks. perhaps together they can craft something better picking up on a melody here, a lyric there.

Sentence starters:

❛  Great, now I’m gonna be stuck with serious thoughts all day. ❜ ❛  Well, before I succumb to the ravages of old age, why don’t you tell me what brings you here? ❜ ❛  Due to personal reasons, I’m evil now. ❜ ❛  Sorry I called you a fucking idiot; I was trying to flirt. ❜ ❛  Brooding. Good look. Do you practice in the mirror? ❜ ❛  Partner, I reckon that I ain’t been feeling very yeehaw lately. ❜ ❛  I think my brain has officially shut down; if anyone needs me, I’ll be in my corner questioning all my life choices. ❜ ❛  I know we said we’d take it easy tonight, but I brought a bottle; want a sip? ❜ ❛  I can’t tell if you’re flirting with me or if I’m just reading too much into everything; either way, I’m not complaining.❜ ❛  Every time you open your mouth, I feel a little bit more of my soul withering away—thanks for that. ❜ ❛ I mean, I don’t love bad decisions, but they sure love me. ❜ ❛ Look, I’m just saying… what’s life without a little risk? ❜ ❛ Well, I’m all out of good ideas, so let’s try this instead. ❜ ❛ Don’t worry—I only cause mild chaos. Most of the time. ❜ ❛ If I had a nickel for every bad decision… well, I’d still have no money, but that’s beside the point. ❜ ❛ You’re doing that thing where you think too hard. Stop it. ❜ ❛ If there’s a lesson here, I promise I’m not gonna learn it. ❜ ❛ You’re the kind of person who plans. I’m the kind who doesn’t. Together, we’re unstoppable. ❜ ❛ Look, I get it—you’re perfect. But maybe you could try being human for once? ❜ ❛ I’m only showing you this once, so pay attention. ❜ ❛ I’m not saying I’d die for you, but I’d probably look out for you a little longer than I should. ❜ ❛  Is this where I’m supposed to thank you, or can we skip to the part where I roll my eyes? ❜ ❛ Sorry, I don’t do heartfelt moments. I can offer sarcasm—same thing, really. ❜ ❛ So, what’s it like to be so… relentlessly optimistic? Asking for a friend. ❜

[thelostgirl21]

Well, here goes nothing! Wish me luck!

For those of you that are curious to see the articles I'm mentioning...

Collider article

Looper article

Screen Rant article #1

Screen Rant article #2

Screen Rant article #3

Dual Shockers article #1

Dual Shockers article #2

The worst (and most incendiary) of them is likely the "Looper" one, with claims things such as: Unlike Eskel's (Basil Eidenbenz) character, who had fans fuming during "The Witcher" Season 2, there is no point in introducing Radovid if we're not going to follow his villainous origin story. This is the man behind hateful anti-magic rhetoric that propels this universe to fight for magic users' safety.

Although the "Dual Shockers" one, starting with "Imagine if the cunning but despicable Cersei Lannister was made out to be a harmless love interest in HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones – the fans would riot – and something similar is happening in Netflix’s The Witcher" isn't bad, either, by making it sound like Sapkowski devoted as much ink to buidling up his villain as R.R. Martin did building up Cersei! And that both share a similar presence and importance in their respective books series.

And the image I sent them a link to:

Am I too optimistic hoping this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship?

Because, while the moderators (bureaucrats, administrators, specialists...) haven't been trying to necessarily imply that I was wrong with my edits (ex: adding a footnote specifying that Ciri was not officially engaged to Radovid in canon), there's been a lot of:

"This [picture making a compilation of everything Sapkowski wrote] isn't needed/we just cite books and page numbers."

"We generally don't put markers into the intros."

"The intro paragraphs generally will ref across lore particularly from well established chars but the first parts of his bio are from the books and the dynasty site."

"We don't really include a lot of quotes unless it's important."

Guys, I can fully acknowledge that this is how things have always been done.

But the way things have always been done is currently contributing to the spread of misinformation about the content of the source material, and making things very unpleasant for fans of the books and the TV show.

So, maybe we need to do things differently?

The dynasty site is not an issue itself because all of that extra information came from Andrzej Sapkowski himself.

An article stating "in the books, Radovid has two sisters" is technically talking about things that aren't directly stated in the books, true; but that are still featured in the extra information that was released to the public about those books by the author.

One would thus reasonably expect that such information be included in the introduction of the character on the Wiki, as it belongs to the same lore and the same universe as the books, and fully reflects the author's intent.

The videogames don't. They aren't a companion piece to Sapkowski's books. They simply use Sapdkowski's universe as a skeleton, upon which they built more material.

Having made sure to avoid contradicting (or not contradicting too much) what has already been written by the author in the books does not give you any license to appropriate his work, and then claim that what you've written exists in the same universe / belongs to the same lore as those books!!!

Especially when the author himself has already made his opinion very clear that the videogames can't be considered as being a prequel, sequel, or complement to his work.

And has had his own share of issues with the way the videogames rose to the level of popularity it has.

Full disclosure, the first time I heard about the books, I genuinely thought that Andrzej Sapkowki was the equivalent of David Gaider in North America (one of the lead writers for Bioware). I thought he'd written original material for the games and various books based on those characters, the same way David Gaider had written material for the "Dragon Age" videogames and extra books based on the videogame lore that he'd helped build and establish.

But Sapkowki's books were never written with videogames or TV shows in mind.

I'm a gamer. So, unlike Sapkowski, I do love when stories are told across a bunch of different mediums. I loved learning more about the relationship between Maric Theirin (Alistair's father) and Loghain Mac Tir in Gaider's book "The Stolen Throne".

But David Gaider is a writer that will collaborate with a whole team of writers to create characters and stories that populate that world across a variety of mediums.

It is normal and respectful for the Dragon Age wiki to integrate everything found in the books and the games together in the introduction the way they do on that page, as it is all part of the same world!

But not when they aren't.

I can fully understand that Sapkowski isn't a fan of that approach. I may not share his opinions about it making no sense and being idiotic, obviously; but I can understand and appreciate that he doesn't see any appeal to it, and has no desire or interest to participate in that kind of global world building.

And I especially don't think there's anything wrong with him wanting each adaptation of his work to be considered their very bown thing, rather than be all part the same lore / universe.

He's allowing other people to give him money to use characters and worlds he's built virtually any way they'd like, and enjoy themselves!

The least we could do should be to respect that "The Witcher" 's videogames and "The Witcher" 's books aren't tightly woven together the same way "Dragon Age" 's videogames and "Dragon Age" 's books are, and have it being reflected in the Wikipedia.

Or, at least, reflected enough that it doesn't end up generating such confusion that the actual content of Sapkowski's books series get substituted with CD Projekt Red's writings on entertainment websites articles, for frak's sake!

By the way, thanks @fishesfisher for having reminded me that there's literally no reason why one adaptation should be sharing the same page as the books, other than trying to pretend that they are both part of the same universe.

Not sure I'd be able to win that argument (about putting three different tabs rather than a single one: one for the books, one for the games, and one for the Netflix show), but I sure hope they (the mods, admins, specialists, etc.) should care enough that the situation is completely going against Sapkowski's wishes that his books and the videogames be considered as two different stories being told by different writers rather than part of a single universe; as well as causing needless harm to the fans of the books and the TV show.

And that they'll be willing to discuss potential ways we could use to fix this in order to allow the source material and its adaptations to coexist more respectfully on the main page, and avoid such confusion.

If they don't... Is there any way to ask for a divorce from the general wikipedia of the Witcher?

I mean the videogame also has its very own additional gaming wikipedia , on top of the one that was created for the books and its adaptations.

Can we create a "Books only Wikipedia" and a "Netflix only Wikipedia"?

Like seriously. Why should the game need its own wikipedia if they're going to be front and center on "The Witcher" 's general wiki anyway, and they don't give a damn about what Sapkowski wants?

I'd rather have each member of my Witcher family live in separate homes and go visit each one individually, than watch them constantly fighting each other and ignoring each other's needs!

If divorce is the only way to ensure that the books get accurate representation, and the media stops being confused about what goes where, sign me the fuck up!

Well, after I see if there's any opening in fixing things first. I mean, maybe they just don't know that Sapkowski doesn't consider the games as belonging to the same lore/universe as the books...

Like I said, this could actually be the start of a beautiful friendship!

[lifeofpriya]

reader being in one of the fan tiktoks during us open and talking about jack and going viral

jack weekend is officially over now, but i will still be uploading the rest of the requests i've received over the next few days before jannik weekend begins on Friday 👍🏼

The Viral Moment

wc: 1.9k

"Oh my god, excuse me," you heard someone squeal in a high-pitched voice, jolting you out of your quiet contemplation. You turned around to see a fan, her phone shaking with excitement, pointing it right at you. "Aren't you Jack's partner?"

Her question was innocent, but the implication was clear. You had been trying to keep a low profile at the US Open, but apparently, the universe had other plans. You nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as the fan's eyes grew wide. "Could I get a quick video with you?" she asked, her smile unwavering. You glanced at Jack, who was signing autographs a few feet away, his back turned to you. He hadn't noticed the commotion yet.

The fan eagerly waited, her phone held up like a beacon. You took a deep breath and stepped closer to her, feeling the heat of the New York City sun on your skin. "Of course!" You weren't one for the spotlight, but you didn't want to disappoint a fan of Jack's. The phone's camera light flickered to life, and she began her TikTok. "Hey everyone, I'm here with Jack Draper's super cute partner at the US Open!" she exclaimed, her voice a symphony of glee.

You felt your cheeks flush as she turned the phone to show both of you. "Could you say something about Jack?" she prompted, her eyes sparkling with excitement. You paused for a moment, trying to gather your thoughts. What could you say that would do him justice? He was more than just a professional tennis player; he was your rock, your best friend, and the love of your life.

"Jack is… amazing," you began, your voice trailing off as you searched for the right words. "He's so dedicated to his sport, and his passion is truly inspiring." The fan's eyes darted back and forth between you and the screen, urging you to go on. "And off the court," you continued, a soft smile playing on your lips, "he's the kindest, most loving person I know."

Her response was immediate. "Aw, that's so sweet!" she gushed, her phone still recording. "You guys are total couple goals!" Before you could react, she leaned in for a selfie, the phone capturing the moment with a bright flash. You couldn't help but laugh, feeling a little awkward but also touched by her enthusiasm.

The fan thanked you profusely and rushed off to share her newfound content with the world. You watched her go, her ponytail bobbing as she disappeared into the sea of spectators. You turned back to Jack, who had finally noticed the exchange and was walking over to you, a quizzical look on his face. "What was that about?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Just a fan who wanted a video," you replied, playing it cool. "She asked me to say something about you."

Jack's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What did you say?"

You shrugged, trying to play it down. "Just that you're amazing on and off the court."

Jack's eyes searched yours, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Thanks," he murmured, leaning in to kiss your cheek. The smell of his sweat and the faint scent of his deodorant filled your nostrils, a comforting reminder of his presence. His arm slipped around your waist, and you felt a sense of belonging, the chaos of the tennis tournament momentarily forgotten.

But the moment was short-lived. Within hours, your words had spread like wildfire across social media. You had gone viral, and so had your relationship with Jack. You watched as notifications flooded in on your phone, a dizzying array of likes, comments, and shares. You had become an overnight sensation, and the weight of it all was starting to sink in.

The next day, Jack's match was even more intense than usual. The stands were packed, and you could feel the energy of the crowd buzzing around you. You held your breath as Jack served, his muscles flexing with each powerful swing. You had always been his silent supporter, but now the eyes of the world were on you, watching your every move. The pressure was immense, but you tried to ignore it, focusing solely on Jack and his game.

After the match, you met him at the exit, his face a mix of exhaustion and excitement. He had won, but the conversation quickly turned to your newfound fame. "Did you see?" he asked, his voice tinged with both awe and amusement. "You're all over TikTok."

You nodded, unable to fully grasp the magnitude of what had happened. "It's just a little overwhelming," you admitted, feeling his hand squeeze yours reassuringly.

Jack chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Come on, let's get out of here before we're mobbed," he said, leading you through the maze of the stadium. The buzz of the crowd grew louder with each step, until you were both outside, the cool evening air a welcome reprieve from the stifling heat inside.

As you walked to the car, you couldn't help but feel a little thrill at the attention. It was strange, being recognized by complete strangers, but it was also a testament to Jack's impact on the world. You had always known he was special, but seeing it firsthand was something else entirely.

When you got home, you found yourself scrolling through the endless comments on the TikTok video. Some were sweet, praising your relationship and wishing you both the best. Others were more critical, questioning your motives and scrutinizing every little detail of your interaction. It was a stark reminder that fame had two sides, and you weren't quite ready for the darker one.

Jack noticed your quiet contemplation and gave your hand a gentle squeeze. "Don't let it get to you," he said, his voice a comforting rumble. "You're perfect just the way you are."

You nodded, trying to absorb his words like a sponge. The weight of the newfound fame was a heavy burden, but Jack's support was like a warm blanket, wrapping around you and keeping you grounded. You decided to take his advice and enjoy the moment, so you leaned into him, letting his strength wash over you.

The following days at the US Open were a whirlwind of excitement and nerves. You found yourself being approached by more fans, all eager to get a glimpse of the person who had captured Jack Draper's heart. You handled it with as much grace as you could muster, signing autographs and smiling for photos, all while cheering him on from the sidelines.

One particularly intense match had you gripping the edge of your seat, your heart racing with each point. The crowd roared as Jack's opponent hit a powerful serve, but Jack was unfazed. He returned the ball with a grace that seemed almost inhuman, sending it spinning across the court. You watched in awe as the match unfolded, your palms sweaty and your breath shallow.

After what felt like an eternity, Jack claimed victory. The crowd erupted in applause, and you felt a swell of pride in your chest. You had seen his dedication up close, the countless hours of training and sacrifice, and it was all paying off. As he walked towards you, his eyes searched the crowd, looking for your familiar face. When he found you, his smile was like the sun breaking through the clouds, bright and warming.

You met him at the edge of the court, his sweat-drenched shirt sticking to his chiseled torso. He pulled you into a tight embrace, lifting you off the ground. "Thank you," he whispered in your ear, his breath hot against your neck. "You're my lucky charm."

The rest of the tournament passed in a blur of matches, interviews, and impromptu photoshoots. You had become a fixture in the tennis world, a subject of fascination for fans and media alike. The scrutiny was intense, but you tried to keep your head down, focusing on supporting Jack and keeping your own life private.

One evening, as you both sat in the quiet of your hotel room, Jack turned to you with a serious expression. "I know this isn't what you signed up for," he said, his voice filled with concern. "But you've been handling it like a champ."

You took a deep breath, feeling the sincerity in his words. "It's a lot," you admitted. "But seeing you out there, doing what you love, it makes it all worth it."

Jack's eyes searched yours, a silent understanding passing between you. He leaned back into the couch, his head resting on your shoulder. "We're in this together," he said, his voice firm. "And if it ever gets too much, just tell me. We'll figure it out."

You nodded, feeling a warmth spread through you. His words were a reminder that, amidst the chaos, you had each other. The rest of the week went by in a flurry of matches and media appearances. You grew accustomed to the flashes of cameras and the constant hum of whispers following you wherever you went.

One day, as you were leaving the stadium, a reporter caught up with you. "Could we get a quick comment on your relationship with Jack Draper?" they asked, their voice intrusive and insistent. You felt a knot form in your stomach. You weren't prepared for this level of attention, but you knew it came with the territory.

You took a deep breath and offered a polite smile. "Jack and I are very happy together," you said, keeping your voice calm and measured. "We support each other in everything we do." The reporter pressed for more, but you remained firm, not wanting to reveal the intimate details of your relationship to the voracious media.

As the days went on, the viral TikTok video continued to gain traction, and the comments grew more personal. Some fans praised your relationship, while others criticized it, dissecting every interaction and word you had with Jack. You tried to ignore the negativity, but it was like a persistent itch you couldn't quite reach.

One evening, you and Jack sat down for dinner in a quiet corner of the hotel's restaurant, attempting to escape the prying eyes of the media and eager fans. The dim lighting and soft jazz music did little to ease the tension that had built up over the week. You picked at your food, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders.

Jack noticed your distraction and reached for your hand. "What's going on?" he asked gently, his thumb tracing circles on the back of your hand.

You took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "It's just… the comments, the scrutiny. It's a lot to handle."

Jack's expression softened, his eyes filled with empathy. "I know it's not easy," he said, giving your hand a gentle squeeze. "But remember, we're in this together."

You nodded, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in your stomach. You didn't want this newfound fame to ruin the moment. You looked up at him, his face a picture of determination and love. "I just don't want it to affect you, or us," you whispered.

Jack leaned in closer, his voice a soothing balm. "It won't," he assured you. "We're stronger than that. And if it does, we'll deal with it. Together."

You took a deep breath, letting his words sink in. The warmth of his hand in yours was a reminder that you weren't alone in this. You looked up and met his eyes, feeling a renewed sense of resolve. "You're right," you said, your voice more assertive now. "We've got this."

Jack's smile was like a beacon in the storm. He leaned in and kissed you softly, a promise of better days ahead. The restaurant's ambiance faded into the background as you lost yourself in the moment, feeling the tension melt away.

[tymime]

I'm very alarmed by how many people are dismissive of the lost media community, even going so far as to spread misinformation about them. I've seen them characterize lost media seekers as ignorant whiners and brats, and that they're wasting their efforts. Do these people have any idea how difficult it actually is to find this stuff? It can take years, if copies even exist. Don't they value art preservation?

You'd be astonished by how many shows that are barely twenty years old that have simply vanished, with no clear indication of whether or not the copyright holders kept a record of it. When fans try to contact the people involved in the show, they often refuse to answer emails. These aren't old, aging shows from fifty years ago, decaying in some film can. These are shows from as recent as the 2000s and 2010s.

There's been a toxic attitude going around big media companies for a couple decades now, treating their IPs (and their customers) as disposable, moving on to the next thing as soon as profits dry up. This is a big part of the reason media becomes lost in the first place. Old show not getting enough ratings? Need to make room for a new show? Just get rid of it! Now, some of these examples aren't lost media, admittedly- but they definitely could have been, if not for an on-the-ball internet pirate downloading and backing them up. There's a series from 2002 called Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? which hasn't been on the air in about twenty years. The original audio track was missing for many years, and had to be pieced together from several sources, with the video elements coming from a foreign dub. There was a music track heard in an episode of SpongeBob called "Humpback Hop" with several minutes cut from it, unheard of for two decades, and even the composer had lost all of his copies of it. It seemed like even Nickelodeon didn't have it in their archives, because they rerecorded it for a DVD menu. It's a miracle somebody finally tracked it down. There's a series from 2007 called Out of Jimmy's Head, whose original English version is still half missing. Even though by all accounts it's a crappy show, I still want to see it. (update: This show has been found, thank goodness.) And even though I'm not a fan, there are dozens of 2010s Cartoon Network shows that were once on HBO Max, that are simply gone. They're not in reruns, they're not officially streaming. You have to resort to piracy to view them. I wouldn't wish this fate on anybody. The Willow series from 2022 was taken off Disney+ mere weeks after its debut, just because not enough people watched it. It's stuck in the middle of a storyline.

Nintendo has been notoriously bad about this. They don't want you to play any NES, SNES, GB, or N64 games that aren't the most iconic best-sellers. They take down ROM websites, even if most of the games there aren't first party or being sold in any way. The only way to legally play a game that isn't available on the Switch is to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a working console and cartridges. Most people can't afford to do that.

If it hadn't been for the efforts of unofficial programs like Ruffle and Flashpoint, thousands of flash games and cartoons would be unplayable and unwatchable.

Even if the cartoon is safe and sound locked away in some vault, instead of missing entirely, it still winds up unseen that way. The public has a right to see a show they used to be able to see and enjoyed, instead of it being unviewable for all eternity. "Oh, but they have a right to not let us see it! They own the rights to it, after all, and can do whatever they want!" some might say. What if WB went out of their way to destroy every DVD, Blu-ray, and video tape of Looney Tunes, and locked away all their copies? Would you feel the same way then? Would we not have a right to see them? Would you just roll over and take it, and let corporate overlords tell what you can or can't watch? Just shrug it off and say "Oh well, guess I'll never see it again"? How would it not irritate you? TV and movies aren't the same as some painting or statue where usually only one version of it exists in some museum or private collection. Media is meant to be distributed and seen worldwide, for everyone to enjoy in their homes. If they're stuck in some warehouse on some hard drive, they may as well not exist.

It extends out into other aspects of our lives- old buildings get torn down instead of getting restored, vintage interiors get torn out or covered up by something modern or ugly. There was a time when films and video tapes were routinely destroyed to make room for new ones, because nobody thought anybody would want to see them again. We need to get past this destructive pattern.

Am I grateful for streaming services and the content they make available? Of course I am. But as many have said before, they could take it all away, and a show can simply vanish, leaving fans to resort to piracy just to see it, if anyone even bothered to save it beforehand.

Being dismissive of these efforts is the sort of attitude that's part of the reason media gets lost in the first place.

[zadig-fate]

Me and my Poland tour bestie (noriko_743 on ig) were reflecting on our insane week following the guys around and realised that we basically did a speedrun on the entire JO fangirl checklist.

It was Nori's first in-person JO gig ever at Warsaw 1 (!!!)

We got barricade for the first time in both our lives

Nori got photos and hugs with ALL the guys

I got a guitar pick in Wrocław!

We sang Umazane Misli with Bojan at Warsaw 2

Bojan actually recognised me in Poznań and Prague and remembered what we'd talked about in Wrocław 🙀

Nori got handwritten lyrics from Bojan for a tattoo

Nori's ig story got reposted by Kris!

We both ended up in Vita's photos on the band's official account

We ran into the guys "in the wild", i.e. out in the city during the day

We got the live debut of a new iconic outfit (all-white Kris)

We saw all (I think all?) the Stožice outfits in person

We saw the Demoni scream and Kris NGVOT in person

I was the numbers person / unofficial "queue manager" for the pre-wristband queue at Warsaw 2 and Poznań

We participated in fan actions that the guys really appreciated (shoutout jokeroutpolska for organising)

I met lots of tumblr mutuals 🥰

I met a bunch of people I have plans to see again in Munich, The Hague and Amsterdam

Like... it's crazy just how much happened in this last week. And there was no one show where we got everything, or nothing. Every single gig had something special to offer. So if you're wondering whether it's "worth" following JO around on tour... it really, really is. The experiences you have and the people you meet are incredible.

Speaking of, here are some other unforgettable tour experiences that will stick with me for a long time to come:

Nori and I only met at the hostel before Warsaw 1, and she wasn't even planning to come to that show, she only had a ticket for Warsaw 2! But I talked her into getting a cheap resale ticket for Warsaw 1, and she queued with me, and she loved it so much she immediately bought tickets for Wrocław and Poznań too, so we booked hotels together for the rest of the tour.

I literally just met Nori last week?? But we spent nearly every minute together between Warsaw 1 and Poznań, dealing with the highest highs and lowest lows of tour life, and it now feels like we've been friends for ages.

After the fucking absurd queue situation at Wrocław (4:45am and #45, WTF????) we decided that after the show, we would wait outside for the boys and then head straight for Poznań in my car. So we literally drove through the night with our new friend Safursey and formed the start of the Poznań queue.

Our hotel in Poznań wasn't ready until 2pm so we literally just took turns queuing and sleeping in my car. Nori and Safursey let me have the first sleeping shift since I drove us overnight.

I think we only slept between 15-20 hours total over 8 days???

I'm actually glad I got to experience a cursed gig (Prague) where everything went wrong. Seeing how professionally the guys reacted and how smoothly things were resolved made me appreciate just how experienced and calm they are.

Nori and I were unknowingly the centre of a major Twitter outrage after Warsaw 2 because someone accused us of stealing the microphone after Umazane Misli. Neither of us are on Twitter so we didn't even know about this controversy, but someone was clearly accusing us (and it was definitely us from the context) of stealing the microphone to sing, even though we had a sign asking to sing UM and Bojan was obviously pointing at us to get the microphone next (which is clear to see in all the videos of that moment).

Our friend Safursey deleted her Twitter account after Prague because people who were not there were spreading all kinds of insane rumours and unfounded accusations about the queue and Bojan's ig stories and refused to be corrected by the people who were actually involved. She got so much hate for explaining what was actually happening on the ground that she left the platform entirely, so that should tell you how toxic Twitter is.

I was feeling like such utter shit after the drama in Prague that I didn't even want to attend the concert anymore, but Safursey and @thisismyobsessionnow (Nori didn't come to Prague) came to comfort me and convinced me to still come to the gig, and I really appreciate that.

Overall an emotional roller coaster, but one I wouldn't give up for anything. We had SO much fun and met SO many people. I would do it again any time.

[chaos0pikachu]

I just want to say I still appreciate you for being one of the few people I see and agree with re: Only Friends about Sand being everyone's babygirl and SandRay being everyone's ship. There's A LOT of meta, which I vary in liking, agreeing with, disliking, and not agreeing with, but no matter how many essays are written, I will go down believing a vast majority of the love Sand gets is cause of First and the overwhelming majority of love SandRay gets is cause of FirstKhao. It's the exact same thing that happened with Moonlight Chicken. I'm not even sure people realize they're doing it, but I see it. So, again, thank you for still talking about it cause sometimes I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. lol

firstly, thank you <3 <3 you're def not crazy or wildin out lol It's funny you mention this actually b/c I recently saw this tweet:

With a lot of replies and quotes from OhmNanon fans saying the tweet is spreading "misinformation" and to take it down. Also that it's "not true unless gmmtv makes an official statement".

but what's not true here? That Ohm and Nanon aren't going to do another BL together? Who cares? Or is this about "couple content" and "couple merch"? What's the issue here really?

GMMTV sells "couple merch" & does "couple fan meets, events" which shows to me they're not selling Bad Buddy, or Moonlight Chicken what have you, they're selling OhmNanon and EarthMix and FirstKhao and ForceBook. Contrast that with idk Riverdale, WB doesn't sell Cole/Lilli merch it sells Betty, Jughead merch. Or Squid Game, the merch is for the show itself, you might find Kang Sae-byeok, but you won't find HoYeon Jung (the actress) merch.

This all reminds me more of how kpop companies sell their idols; you buy merch for either the group or individual idol. You buy the BT21 items, or a Jimin blanket etc. And these companies bank on fans loving their idols so deeply they'll buy sixteen albums for the chance of getting such-an-such photocard of their bias member.

The way gmmtv promotes their "acting couples" is very similar to me - right down to the lightsticks even.

I can believe that some fans don't fall into these para-social relationships but it's pretty clear, to me from my observations of gmmtv fandom specifically, that a lot of fans do. The grow found of the actors, and the acting couple which influences how they'll feel about the characters they play to, at the least, a certain extent.

Like, I've seen people say their bias for Khao has influenced their feelings towards Ray. It can even be subconscious. B/c you don't just like Khao or FirstKhao you watch their "contents" of them together, see them being cute, want to support them as a couple, buy their merch or share things about them; that level of investment in them as people is going to effect how you view their work specifically the characters they play. Even more so b/c that's what gmmtv wants.

They knew what they were doing casting EarthMix in Moonlight Chicken even though Earth was a miscast - I stand by this, but someone like Peter Knight should've played Uncle Jim. Earth is to fucking young to play an 'Uncle' convincingly give the man some comedies pls he's so funny.

They knew what they were doing putting two of their most recognizable and popular acting couples (FirstKhao, ForceBook) in Only Friends to offset the "risk" of a high sexual series.

This got away from me but yeah, I don't think all fans feel that para-social connection to the actors, but gmmtv especially wants their audience too. And it absolutely starts to effect how fans engage with the media in question completely b/c they see the actors before they see the characters.

anyway that's my hot take

[eerna]

Hello! This is incredibly random, but as a fanartist, enjoyer of critically examining media, and critic of capitalist corporations (*cough* Disney), do you have any thoughts about fan art being a form of unpaid labour?

Context is I’m writing an essay about digital labour and how fan creation is basically kind of like free PR for big corporations… and now whenever I do fanart I can’t get that thought out of my head uGH. I want to believe that drawing fanart is my own form of creative expression and way of showing love for the media, but at the same time I’m like “am I being exploited???” since I’m helping advertise smth for free and these corporations are just capitalizing on my love for said media??? and I can’t reconcile these thoughts 🥲🫠

Also I’m struggling with the essay LOL my eventual conclusion is that we as fans do have agency but we kind of still are being exploited… so it’s not a very optimistic outlook haha. Doesn’t help that the scholars’ articles I’m reading are all very negative about this digital labour thing. Help.

Sorry if this is unexpectedly deep!! 😅 just really curious to hear a fellow fanartist’s thoughts, and I respect you a lot for being unafraid to criticize media 🙏🙏

Hi! First of thank you for your kind words~ Second off, what a cool concept to discuss. Your message is pretty much how I feel. It is very frustrating to remember that so much of the media I love is so closely tied to the harmful cycle of capitalism. I grew up in a country that didn't have access to merch or much in the way of official media so piracy was my go-to most of the time. This means I was introduced to the concept of consumerist aspects of fandom via the Internet as a teenager and started feeling bad about "not supporting" stuff I love, but I told myself "Well I pay back by doing fanart and talking about it online". And then I found out about the way capitalism shapes the media landscape and started feeling bad for playing into it, the same as you. It gets even more conflicting when I am talking about something I dislike made by a company I dislike - yeah, I am probably preventing some people from interacting with the media for themselves, but I am also probably making others interested. What makes me feel better about the entire thing is that the "digital labour" I do is that I'm doing it for other fans like me, and to express myself. I love things so much that it makes me feel like I am going to explode, but pouring it out onto paper helps with it! Of course, I don't have to post it online for it to be worthwhile, but sharing it with others who feel the way I do makes the feelings even better. BUT one of the most important aspects of the issue is how willing those companies are to let me gain something monetary from the relationship. Are they ignoring fanworks being sold as fan merch, as commissions? It is illegal, but I feel like it should absolutely be allowed as a sort of unmentioned perk of being a fan worker, and the companies that don't allow that are evil. My audience gets bigger, I sell more prints, and so do they. (This is also why I never accept money for fanworks made by small creators, such as webcomics)

There's also the fact that lately I've been seeing the rise of "If you REALLY love this piece of media, it is your DUTY to consume it as much as possible and spread the word about it as much as possible and make the company as much money as possible if you want to see more things like it!" takes. These are utter bullshit and where enjoyment of media goes to die. The moment you reduce your love for something only to how much money it can make the evil capitalist overlords who allowed it to grace your eyes, you completely deny any kind of artistic worth. Media should exist because we deserve to have our hearts touched by stories, not because it makes someone money.

I don't have a clear answer or feel like my approach to the issue goes entirely along with my morality. But I don't think we can find a way to feel good about the entire situation as long as our media is dictated by capitalism. It's the sad reality of loving something in a system that will squeeze any money out of you that it can. But we gotta march on, remember that we are the ones allowing them to survive and not the other way around, and love while we do it. Good luck with your essay, stay positive!

[mymistakewriting]

Just a little PSA Reminder

Hi, I've noticed an influx of follwers lately (mostly thanks to my SalTommy dynamic headcanon posts, it seems, hello I hope you enjoy your stay on my blog!), and it's officially been long enough since the end of season that I feel comfortable in letting everyone know my stance on things. AKA things aren't calming down and I'm getting so tired.

As a reminder, I am a multishipper, just before anyone tries to step to me with anything. That's on my pinned post, I have been transparent about that since day one of this blog, long before I made that post.

So what I come to talk about is the... toxicity in some parts of the 911 fandom. It's making this fandom a place that I do not want to interact in, which sucks because I have some really fun things that I've been working hard on for months that I used to be excited to share - and I'm rethinking a good half of them because some fans can't act civilized.

So for anyone from the 911 fandom that is following more or who just so happens to stumble across my content, let me make my views VERY clear: I love Buddie. I love BuckTommy. I am here for the characters, for their development and for all of the stories that it's possible to tell through them. What I don't love is seeing people use Buddie as a jumping ground to threaten people, to harass them, and to spread false information about people who just want to enjoy a fan space and share work that they've put time and energy into.

I've been in a lot of toxic fandoms over the course of my life. And I really never thought 911 would be the most toxic one I'd be in.

I love these characters, I love their stories. And I appreciate the actors for all the love they put in. So I'll issue one warning: directed towards me or not, if I see threats or bullying or harassment? Not only am I good friends with my block button, I also will not hesitate to report your ass.

Most of us come to fandom to relax away from problems we're facing in real life. Making our safe space into a warzone is incredible cruel. And that doesn't even mention how people have been treating the actors and writers for the show itself.

I welcome any constructive conversation, always. And you're allowed to dislike a ship or character - but if you dislike it, block the tags and ignore it like a fucking adult, okay? You're not 4 years old anymore, please act like it. Because it's exhausting to wake up to another round of bullshit everyday.

And to any 911 fans that follow me: if you're part of the group that is acting so poorly? Unfollow me. Because if I look through your blogs later and find that sort of behavior, you've got reports and a block coming your way.

I'm just here to share headcanons and meta and write stupid little fics about characters that mean a lot to me. And I'll be damned if I let some bratty teenager fuck that up for me when I'm already struggling.

Thanks.

[starii-lins]

TW: N@zi shit

Hoo boy that's a. way to start for sure, but its a problem i want to talk about and make my stance clear on, as well as spread awareness bcs i'm not sure i can support anyone who still supports TSBS knowingly after this.

TLDR: A channel called "Hazbin Hotel -VRchat" run by the same people who run TSBS, or at least featuring the same people there, used a VERY sensitive topic (as mentioned im the TW) in a video, or at least in the thumbnail, to clickbait basically. I will no longer be watching the videos or giving them any money/interaction. I will only be interacting/making art of AUs and such fan content

Anyways, heres the video in question.

(Screenshot is from a mutual's friend, the vid is on their channel)

I have not watched the video, but from what Ive heard, the VAs involved are the ones acting in the Circus Baby & Glamrock Freddy show, and the Roxanne & Gregory show. Im unsure if any of the others are involved because there aren't any posts/links of who's voice acting in the channel, so if anyone is aware pls lmk

What theyre doing is gross, even if it is clickbait. This shit is a serious topic, not one to be used as a thumbnail in some content farm channel. No matter how the video goes, whether it does feature the person in question, it's still disgusting that they use him as CLICKBAIT.

I'm unaware if the actors in TSAMS, MGAFS and LAES (Davis, Kat, Reed, Matt) are involved, but even if they aren't, until there is news/an official statement, I don't feel comfortable supporting them. I will most likely be supporting aus and artists still as they are doing their own thing and are separate, plus the channel isn't exactly popular so i dont think ive seen anyone else speaking up about it.

HOWEVER. if there is any news about it at all (connecting to my point about not knowing whether the main popular channels are involved) please let me know. i do not want to spread misinformation or hate on people who aren't involved. Please don't attack artists/fans who are unaware of this and still watch the shows. This is simply what I know, and what I'm doing about it.

Again, I don't follow the VAs on social media, so if there is any information I missed or any response to this situation, please let me know. My DMs, replies and askbox are open.

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Unpopular opinion - as much as a lot of team black was cheering when harwin attacked criston I feel like harwin also made the situation a lot worse for Rhaenyra and the kids. Rhaenyra's life in KL was already hell and the moment harwin attacked criston basically proved to more people that Rhaenyra's kids are in fact bastards and that's why we see criston having that little smile on his face after he got punched it was basically a confirmation to more people. When Rhaenyra told daemon that her life without him was a droll tragedy I'm not sure why some harwin and Rhaenyra shippers got upset because both harwin and laenor were barely around to protect her and the kids Rhaenyra was basically a single mother for those 10 years and was constantly humiliated by alicent and criston and then you had people calling her sons bastards which not many fans talk about this but those accusations could've literally gotten Rhaenyra and her sons killed that's how serious it was.

Hi! Yes, I completely agree. And as much as I wanted to see Criston getting his deserved blows, that was exactly what he wanted and exactly why he provoked Harwin. His smug smile while the guards pull Harwin away is more than clear - that was the reaction he looked to get and he achieved it.

The truth is Laenor and Harwin both were useless in this aspect. The shippers can get angry as much as they want - it's the complete reality. They all made this headcanons about Rhaenyra's life during this period being a complete heaven. Uhm... Did we forget she was forced to marry Laenor? That she and Laenor canonicaly lived separately and only met at court for official functions? Laenor was her husband in name only.

As for Harwin - he was her lover and her solace, and good for her for finding someone that loved and desired her! (The Greens who want her to live like a nun, fuck off 🙄). But in this aspect, he also did not do much.

And yes, exactly! I get so angry when Harwin and Laenor's fans dismiss Rhaenyra's pain! This woman was abused for 10 years, slutshamed, humiliated, had her sweet boys called bastards! She nedeed protection, she nedeed someone to shield her and support her in all the ways! That was always Daemon.

Sara Hess can talk about Harwin being a "perfect angel" as much as she likes. I am so glad we only got one single episode of them because: 1) I couldn't bear to see Rhaenyra so crushed and sad much longer; 2) their relationship would bore me to tears.

Now if we're talking about the book - even though Laenor was away most of the time and Harwin couldn't do much, Rhaenyra was not alone.

She always had her admirers and partisans, the whole Court rejoiced at Jace's birth, she had her ladies in waiting, she had Corlys and Rhaenys who always recognized those boy as their grandsons, she had her father who would never allow that, and then she had Daemon and Laena who were always with her.

Was this any more ideal in the books? Of course not. Viserys was still an uncaring fool who forced her to marry a well-known gay man, when the perfect solution would have been to accept Daemon asking for her hand and marry them. Rhaenyra did the best she could with the situation she was placed in, and I am actually glad the show touched on that and the trauma she endured - as a woman forced into a marriage, as an heir placed in a difficult position, as a mother that has to hear her boys being called "bastards".

But at the very least in the books she had people that loved her around. The fact that Daemon betrothed his daughters with her sons speaks volume - he basically said: whatever rumours you all try to spread about them, I recognize these boys as her sons and her heirs.

But yes, Laenor and Harwin were practically just there in name only.