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Important PSA for JRWI fans

If you're a minor, artist, cosplayer or anyone who participates in zines, please read this, it is very important because I'm not sure how many artists are actually aware of this and have fallen for it.

Now I'm not on Tumblr a lot nor do I like to make posts like this, but this is just too important to not bring up. I won't be naming specific names, as there is a minor involved in this, however I believe its important people are aware of the blog so that they know to avoid it.

As per usual, DO NOT GO HARASS THESE PEOPLE. This is merely a post to inform people to AVOID and NOT SUPPORT this project.

Recently I found out about a Blood in the Bayou zine by 'just-zine-with-it' opened its sign up forms, and like a lot of artists I at first assumed it was a regular project, letting other artists know since it's not often projects like these come up. That was until I received a DM showing a GLARING issue.

Now unless you live under a rock, most people know that these subject matters are EXTREMELY inappropriate, especially considering a. The Council have specifically stated their boundaries around NSFW content, and this more than crosses those boundaries. b. There are a lot of minors in this space, both regular viewers and creators, who should definitely not be exposed to these sort of topics that are frankly quite illegal.

"But they put a warning" yeah, at the very bottom of the post. If you're like me and a lot of other artists, you might have seen them put 'Dead Dove' and simply assumed they were talking about the use of gore since this is a project for a Call of Cthulhu campaign and is known for being quite gory compared to the rest of the campaigns in JRWI. However, I would like to note how not only do they actually include NSFW and problematic topics, but the fact that these warnings are kept at the bottom of their guidelines page. And I want to note, no where on these pages nor their main blog account do they ever state that this project is for 18+, meaning they are perfectly open for minors to join this project.

Again, I'd like to note the fact that on their main blog they don't state anywhere that this is for 18+ participants only nor that it can contain NSFW/sexual themes. It just looks like a perfectly normal zine blog that anyone can apply for. It's borderline predatory considering what some of these people support.

And before someone points it out, yes I am calling them out despite their wish to "not be involved in drama". When you decide to go out of your way to allow these topics in spaces with minors in them, it becomes our job as adults in the fandom to help maintain the fandom as a safe space, especially when there is a large majority of minors that use Tumblr as their main social media. If you want to participate in illegal and wrong subjects do it in your own private servers, don't try and sneak it into public spaces. Or better yet, just don't. But there's not a lot I can do about a persons personal online wrong-doings.

The main mod for this project is a pro-shipper and 'anti anti' and as you can see from their account, is quite proud of the fact, even having a "anti censorship" server for JRWI fans despite again, the Councils explicate request to not create subject matter about this.

As for another mod, I'm surprised to find them involved in this project considering they only got out of a drama involving exposing minors to NSFW topics only a few months ago. As an artist I used to respect and like, I am more than disappointed to see them getting so closely involved that is WORSE than what they were accused of before. Also the fact that despite promoting other projects on their other social media, there seems to be a lack of advertising for this one, which I suspect to be them hiding this from the larger community on purpose.

As for the other mod who is a confirmed minor, I can only hope they're unaware of how wrong the stuff they're allowing in this zine actually is. Again they're a kid, they don't know any better, but I really hope they can separate themselves from this project before its too late.

The main mod's pinned post

I've talked to other artists who both considered joining or actually joined and many have told me how they didn't actually see that warning or caught it just in time, which shows how weirdly shady this zine is by sneaking these topics into a place where younger or newer artists won't know any better. So if you're an artist who has seen this zine and is considering applying don't, and if you've already applied I implore you to back away from the project. Especially if you are a cosplayer, I doubt anyone would want to have their face or name associated with a project like this. There are far more trustworthy figures in this fandom that organize zines and projects, and there will be many more opportunities to join safer events.

I don't want to have to ask but I believe it's important this information is shared to other JRWI artists on this site, it's important for people to speak out about these issues so that the wider community who don't know or are misinformed can make wise decisions and avoid people and projects like this. This isn't some petty drama, this is serious and deplorable and needs to be called out so stuff like this doesn't fester.

Remember to check every piece of information in a project and double check the creators behind them. Stay safe out there.

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I love how no matter what show or ship I get obsessed with, I always end up back reading merthur fic. It’s like a mental reset. I need a dose of idiot soulmates before venturing back out into the wild.

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so uh, possessed phil charms? interest check in here: https://forms.gle/Acu7xUncHEvGwpv39 :]

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DDVAU ANIMATIC IS NOW OUT !!

GO GIVE IT A WATCH !!

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HATSUNE MIKU????!?!?

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I just wanted to add that they say Quackity not talking about the situation more is wrong. It is literally a legal matter, and legally he most likely can not talk about it or was advised not to. The same should be said to both sides of the board.

This whole situation... I'm just so confused?

Like, for disclosure, I fully support both the admins and ex admins and I understand how stressful working for QStudios must have been. But that doesn't mean I am not upset (as a latino) by some words that Léa have said in her interview (might have been mistranslation but I've not seen anyone saying that the translation was wrong) or not confused about the Union's most recent Press Release.

I've read both of them so many times to see if I am misreading something but I always read the same thing. The Press Release felt so... contradictory? And it felt so weird how much it seemed like they justified Quackity's doxxing, even implying that it wasn't doxxing because he is a public figure. Saying that ccs also enabled harassment towards the admins with "varying degrees of intent"?. And that after Quackity expressed some concerns about his safety, a few viewers sent hateful messages towards admins, which it is true and awful but shouldn't be considered Q's fault?? Since he never expressed that he wanted that??

It's just all so confusing to me.

I am reposting the Press Release here in case anyone wants btw.

Edit: Please, don't use this situation to send hate towards admins, french fans, ccs or anyone really. Sending hate and harassment is never justified. Constructive criticism ≠ harassment.

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Mr Crowley your projecting is showing

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local old man finally gets new clothes

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[Merlin summons Kilgharrah but doesn’t actually reveal his magic]

Arthur: *draws sword ready to attach*

Merlin: wha- no Arthur put your sword away it’s fine

Arthur: MERLIN ITS A DRAGON

Merlin: it’s just Kilgharrah, he’s my friend he won’t hurt you

Arthur: FRIEND?!?! You’re friends with a dragon?

Merlin: yeah I summoned him to help us

Arthur: you really expect me to believe you can summon a dragon.. seriously Merlin

Merlin: … you literally watched me Summon him

Arthur: oh yeah? And how do you have the ability to do that then? I’d love to hear your explanation

Merlin: we’ll I’m a Dragon Lord so..

Arthur: ha, a Dragon Lord? Seriously Merlin I’m not a fool I know you’re not a Dragon Lord. We say the last Dragon Lord die

Merlin:.. yeah about that.. Ballinor was actually my father

Arthur: …

Merlin: when he died I inherited the Dragon Lord gift

Arthur: …

Arthur: since WHEN? And you’re just now telling me? That was years ago Merlin! Why wouldn’t you tell me something this important??

Merlin: well your father sorta killed all the Dragon Lords so excuse me for not wanting to publicly announce it when I became one

Arthur: well you could have at least told me

Merlin: yeah cause you’re acting totally normal about it

*Merlin and Arthur continue to bicker about this*

Kilgharrah: *I can’t believe these two fools are the ones to unite Albion*

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put your damn clothes back on

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I mean I'd assume so right? Cause they can text multidimensionally as long as they have a signal, so a phone call isn't that far off being real.

It’ll be really great if calling Fiona’s phone that Simon has somehow works

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I think it it doesn't have to do with idolising but more letting go. He is realising that the relationship, while beautiful while it lasted, had serious flaws and has fed to a toxic obsession that reflected into ice king and further into Simon. Its about actually seeing Betty's sacrifices that she gave up, and moving forward for the better.

Well at least that's my guess with one watch through of the newest episodes and the comparison to the book/video game "Casper & Nova" and the conversation with Betty in "Cheers" :)

ok so does anyone understand the exact symbolism with the replacement of betty's fountain statue with golb? like...does it show simon sees golb as a god/idolizes it and not betty anymore?? if that's the case how exactly is it related to his growth?

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And I’m obsessed with merlin being in the trunk

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Can attest that my obsession with this show (and general Arthurian legend) has taken me places. Also it is interesting how teachers love the BBC!

Also never underestimate the power of just writing about aliens because it is the funniest and goofiest topic if you can write about it.

Don’t let anyone tell you fandom obsessions won’t help you in the long run because Merlin has helped in not one but two essays in my undergrad. One of my professors had the show on the syllabus. I’ve written about queer interpretations of the original texts for medieval and renaissance studies courses. Anything can be about merthur if you put your mind to it!

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For someone so smart to be such a dumbass

his ass was gonna get cursed one way or another like that

ancient curse any % speedrun

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Good pals? You sure most if not all of us overlap? Like I feel like this venn diagram is just a circle.

We are friends with ourselves or forcing people to become us.

I don’t know why but I truly believe the Merlin Fandom and the Good Omens fandom have to be good pals. Especially in fan fiction light. Don’t ask questions just trust and be friends.

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Me too Arthur me too

cannot believe arthur pendragon canonically wishes for a cottagecore lifestyle