#to do with that ship but the OP tagged it with the ship tag for some god aweful reason

[jaijeijayjei]

I guarantee a post like that in the Jayvik tag or Caitvi tag, even if it was respectful and had logical points, would get torn apart. If you disagree that's fine but I stand by that statement and I'm not willing to test it out on my own blog.

This is why "anti" tags exist (There's an anti meljay tag, an anti jayvik tag, etc.).

I feel that you're assuming most fans will be respectful, post in good faith, and be interested in a healthy debate instead of just arguing. But you said so yourself- this fandom especially has so much infighting. Tagging posts the way you're suggesting will only make the atmosphere more toxic than it already is.

Plus, sometimes people just post negative content about a ship because they want to express those negative feelings- not necessarily to have a discussion or share thoughtful points.

Think of this from the perspective of someone in a smaller corner of fandom. Jayvik shippers outnumber Meljay 10 to 1 (rough estimate). If Jayvik fans used the Meljay tag to air out their issues with the ship it would absolutely be flooded with anti-Meljay content which would be irritating as hell.

Imagine opening the Jayvik tag and all the posts are about "why do people see them as a couple, they're brothers," "CL confirmed it's not real," "Jayvik doesn't make sense" - of course discourse is enjoyable but its tiring to constantly see your ship get dunked on, good intentions or not.

I have no issue with people posting things in the Meljay tag that I disagree with. The reason I found this post distasteful is that it read as shipper bait. And yes that was an assumption: but tone doesn't always carry over text and we're all bound to make assumptions about posts. You yourself assumed ppl who took issue with the tagging are hating on OP (And I appreciate you apologizing for being a little harsh). The good thing about online discourse is that we can ask for clarification and at least reach an understanding (like me and that other commenter did with OP).

It's not unreasonable to assume that an ambiguously worded post like this was something that didn't belong in the Meljay tag, for reasons I already discussed.

Fandom culture has changed a lot - I have consistently seen people emphasize that not all content related to a ship should be in the ship tag, especially when anti-tags exist.

Case in point: This is a post I made about why Jayce's affection for Viktor does not mean he doesn't also love Mel, and that it's possible to ship Jayvik without hating on Meljay. I was hoping this post would reach Jayvik shippers so I tagged it as such initially:

And this is a comment I received on that post.

This commenter and I actually ended up having a polite conversation about our takes which was nice. This person wasn't going out of their way to be aggressive- they were just put off by the tagging, and because I was courteous and removed the tag they were more open to having a civil debate. Which goes back to my other point- if people tagged the way your suggesting it would NOT be conducive to a nontoxic atmosphere. I'm not saying I agree with it or like it but that's just the reality of the situation.

I have seen many other comments like this pointing out issues with tagging. So I err on the side of caution.

If you disagree that's cool - just expect that people will point out what they see as tagging issues because fandom culture has shifted.

Wait a sec Mel can sense people’s emotions and has literally had her power since before she was born so the entire time she and Jayce were having sex she could tell he wanted to fuck Viktor and was just like “mm that’s kinda hot ngl”

[craftexchange]

Offering:

Chainmail! I make a variety of chainmail jewelry and fidgets, as well as little dragon sculptures. I’ve got a large variety of pieces already made, but I like making new pieces to specifications and have a lot of rings in a range of colors so would be more inclined to make chainmail specifically for this exchange if you don’t mind a delay. I also can do a bit of scalemail, but there’s fewer patterns I know for that and I have a smaller range of supplies.

Here’s a view of my chainmail hoard as of a few years ago, or you can find more specific examples here: https://booksandchainmail.tumblr.com/post/687181874263621632/chainmail-patterns-masterpost or in my tag #my chainmail

ISO:

I’m not necessarily looking for anything in specific, so pretty open to offers! In particular, I guess things in leather, wood, glass, or embroidery? Also anything to do with dragons is a bonus!

Location:

I’m in the US and can ship anywhere since most pieces will be pretty flat.

OP: @booksandchainmail​

[where-does-the-heart-lie]

Oda please… let them just chill and hang out … im begging you for this one simple request

At the very least let them party together.

[normal-nightmare]

[cicerfics]

(second set of tags are from @bishybarnaby!)

LISTEN. I joke about sugar baby Bond (and I do love him ~just as he is~, the spoiled and useless creature!) but also ☝️ I do think he has the potential to be a phenomenal and highly skilled househusband.

I do think it might begin with the cats! I do think that Bond might be tasked with taking them to the vet at some point, and Bond has a brief moment of internal panic, and then he shifts instantly into Mission Mode: he has been assigned a Job and there is No Room For Failure. This unsavory task must be performed, and thus he shall perform it. For England, James.

He is going to get a good grade at taking his boyfriend's cats to the vet, normal to want, possible to achieve, etc. He is going to CRUSH IT. He is gonna take them to the vet SO HARD. He is going to take those cats to the vet better than anyone else in the history of humankind!

And he researches, and he prepares, and he selects all the best equipment, and he suits up, and he just generally treats this like a black ops mission with the highest possible stakes.

And he manages to pull it off! And he is SO PROUD OF HIMSELF.

And I do think Q undertakes to teach Bond Normal People Activities like grocery shopping and paying utilities and all of that. And I do think that Bond absolutely has the chops to take that SERIOUSLY. There would indeed be a few hiccups (leading to much-treasured CCTV footage of Bond's pathetic-wet-cat failures which Q loves and cherishes) but Bond is smart and adaptable, and before long, he's got a routine and everything runs smooth as silk!

He knows exactly when the local shops get in new shipments. He times his arrival to the MINUTE so he gets first pick of the best and freshest produce! He bribes his way into purchasing a dozen of the very best pastries, which the highly-sought-after bakery claims they don't sell to customers and only ship out in wholesale quantities to local hotels! He knows how to stack coupons and combine them with weekly deals and he bring in the grocery bill under-budget, even WITH expensive indulgences like the aforementioned exclusive pastries!

Given enough time and practice, he could run Q's home like a navy warship: spick and span and polished to a perfect shine, with nary a cat hair out of place nor a single sock lost in the wash! I don't think it would necessarily come easily or naturally to him, but I do absolutely believe he could manage it if he put his mind to it and treated it like A Mission. James Bond does not accept defeat, etc!!

Also, I am now imagining Bond reading books on household management and personal finance. He is hunched over the books with a highlighter pen in hand and a furrow in his brow! He is approaching this with the same gravity and intensity as cross-checking a stack of classified reports to prepare for a life-or-death mission!

No stone must go unturned, and no detail shall escape the former 007's eagle eye! As GOD as his witness, he WILL learn how to darn that tiny rent in Q's favorite jumper!!!!

The whole sugar-baby-Bond-being-bad-with-money thing is so delightful to me, because...like...

Listen, this man made it to his mid-to-late 40s while traveling the world and doing all sorts of insane stuff, so I definitely think he knows how to acquire absolutely anything he may need or want. I think he fully understands high finance, particularly as it pertains to stuff that happens on his missions.

But I also think he has zero experience with normal, mundane, everyday, well-regulated household finance.

He understands all about short-selling and elaborate scams that could have an impact on the global stock markets!

But he doesn't really know what a 'normal utility bill' for two adults living in London might look like.

I also think that his baseline is completely thrown off by his global travels and the fact that prices are so variable depending on where you are in the world.

Like...how much does a banana cost? Well, Bond doesn't know, really. It could be next to nothing, or it could be extremely expensive, depending on where he is in the world this week. They could be GIVING bananas away, or there could be a banana shortage due to shipping problems half a world away that are driving the price up! Who can say!

Also, I think Bond is very skilled and experienced at getting things the Illegal (or Illicit) Way, to the point where he doesn't know (or has forgotten) how to do things the Normal Way.

How does one acquire a car? Well, one receives a car from one's quartermaster, of course! Or one steals a car. Or one wins a car in a high-stakes poker game. :)

Cars are always readily available! Any car one might desire!! Bond is so good at getting cars at any given moment!

But how does one go about buying or leasing a car through traditional means...? Bond is not entirely sure, tbh!

I don't know. Something about this concept just tickles me right down to my toes.

This man who is a secret agent, a world-traveler, an experienced and successful espionage operative, who has been everywhere and done everything and is really highly intelligent...does not know how much groceries are supposed to cost or how you're supposed to, like, create a household budget.

He's completely flummoxed by all the paperwork and strange procedures that one must perform in order to do things The Normal Way. He navigates smoothly and flawlessly through the criminal underworld, but he actually understands almost nothing about civilian life. Help him.

[unlikelypandahologram]

Who will win the fight for Optimus Prime's love? His canon girlfriend? His worst enemy who's tried to kill him multiple times?? His best friend??? The guy who screams a lot???? Place your bets now folks!!

(Commission for me by the very talented lextodrawstuff! Also, BONUS LMAO)

[bowenoke]

in scott's pov (ep7) he refers to scar as grian's husband. no one tells him this is not the case. this is because traffic!scott decides who is and is not married like some sort of contractually binding arbiter of love. to me anyways

[spaceistheplaceart]

thinking about them :) bffs

(Please Reblog!)

[jaijeijayjei]

Seconding this.

You hit the nail on the head with this- Jayce’s genuine love for Mel is huge for her development.

Especially after reading her bio/letter to Ambessa, it’s clear Mel is someone who was starved for love and affection for a long time.

She grew up in a nation that thought she was weak and naive for being empathetic. When she was exiled her mother made her believe she was being abandoned because she wasn’t good enough. When in Piltover, she had no allies aside from Elora and had to build a new life for herself in a cutthroat political climate.

Jayce taught Mel about what unconditional love can feel like, that it’s okay to be vulnerable, and that she is lovable just the way she is.

Taking that away from her is doing Mel so dirty. “Oh yeah, the one person who made you feel loved was actually in love with his lab partner the whole time, you were just his stand in.”

Ofc artists are free to do whatever they want, and I believe in “ship and let ship” - but like you said I feel justified responding to this because it is tagged Meljay.

I want to give OP the benefit of the doubt but this 100% does not belong in the Meljay tag.

Jayce and Mel

This is part 1 of a mini comic series I'm doing about Jayce and Mel break up

[aimless-dubs]

dilf detected!

wonderful comic made by @cuppajj !! oughhh he/she spice is so real

[i sincerely apologize for every burning spice enjoyer ever i BUTCHERED his voice even though he said TWO WORDS. deep male voices hate me, gender ambiguous voices want me]

[ending-ending-endless]

regardless of how much you draw or if you consider yourself good at drawing, your f/o thinks you are the most talented person in the world. they always compliment your latest masterpiece and point out everything they like about it!

they love seeing how much you improve, and they love learning things with you and from you.

now... why don't you go use that lovely artistic talent of yours to draw you and your f/o? I'm sure they'd love it very much~

[bra1n-eater]

me to @fkedupvampireboy <3

is this tmi?

[s1lv3rp4w3dc4t]

shout out object shows with canon queer ships. I'm talking on screen kiss or even just verbal confirmation. all things considered it's a bit strange you don't really see them that much when you think about how gay everyone here is. I love you ii but c2bc did what you didn't and I think that's actually really nice.

[nat-20s]

*best obviously is a relative term. I would say most compelling/well-written/closest to queer coding rather than queer baiting, but it's up to you, the voter

[obioxide]

forgot i never posted this

[welcometogrouchland]

[ID: an 11 panel comic featuring characters from the owl house. Panel 1- a cloaked Darius sneaking around a wall. panel 2 he peaks around the corner, saying "well? Did you retrieve...the package?". Panel 3 Hettie Cutburn (who has old Hollywood style text announcing "surprise Hettie Cutburn!" next to her) says "Darius! Of course! Took some digging but I found them eventually. Tell the boy I say 'hi!'". Panel four- she hands documents labeled "classified" to Darius. Later, Hunter (post timeskip) walks through a door in Darius' home, saying "hey Darius, hey Eber, I'm ba-". Next panel- Darius, Willow, and Eberwolf on the couch. Hunter says "...willow?", She replies "hey hunter!", he asks "what are you guys doing?

Darius says "oh nothing...except looking at pictures of you as a baby!" Holding up the documents from earlier. We see two pictures of a younger hunter framed like panels- the first is of hunter as a baby/toddler aged hunter freshly sprouted out of the ground with a blanket around him, covered in dirt, while the second one shows a young scout Hunter covered in bandages receiving his sprig plushie. Darius' narration reads "courtesy of Hettie Cutburn- she found the only surviving copy of your early life medical records and gave them to me". Willow says "aww, you were so cute!". The final panel shows Hunter looking embarrassed/stunned as Willow takes a photo of the documents, and Darius says "I'm considering it an early father's day present- so, thank you, Hunter". End ID]

MERRY DADRIUS WEEK!!! Thank you to @sergeantsporks for hosting! There's other prompts I wanna do but they'll probably be late (maybe I'll do them in bulk and upload them on the final day). Til then here's a silly comic!