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It's funny how people can get so hyped over a government agency...and yet, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has a huge following on YouTube. It's just incredible to me.

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Ruler of Magnificent Peace.

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The Story of the Conniving Fisherman

There once lived a devious fisherman. He loved to fish, but could be mischievous when he wanted to. All the same, the conniving fisherman loved to fish and eat what he caught for dinner. One day, the fisherman was fishing lakeside near a power plant. However, the power plant owned the lake in which the fisherman was fishing. Out came a guardsman with a stern look on his face. Said he to the fisherman: "You cannot fish here. Go away!" So the fisherman packed up and left, only to return the next day. The fisherman was fishing again in the power plant's private lake. The guardsman spotted the fisherman and came up to him with the same stern look in his eyes. Said he to the fisherman: "You look familiar. Are you that same fisherman from yesterday?" Said the fisherman to the guardsman: "No sir, that was my twin brother." The stupid guardsman, the foolish guardsman, fell hook line and sinker for the fisherman's lie. Said he to the fisherman: "well, I'm telling you -- and I want you to tell your twin brother -- not to fish here again." The fisherman never came back, but ho ho! What a story to tell!

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And that was MY headcanon too!

Minako actually does have a boyfriend. However, he is an inter-dimensional demon hunter, and made her swear that she would never mention his name; it could jeopardize her safety as well as his own. Artemis helps Minako keep her boyfriend’s identity a secret. (His name is Hercules.)

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oi, you babies! You’re getting all worked up over nothing! This is a social media site, not a daycare center! GROW UP.

Hey Tumblr–

A couple of weeks ago we announced an update to our Community Guidelines regarding adult content, and we’ve received a lot of questions and feedback from you. First and foremost, we are sorry that this has not been an easy transition and we know we can do a better job of explaining what we’re doing. We knew this wasn’t going to be an easy task and we appreciate your patience as we work through the challenges and limitations of correctly flagging tens of billions of GIFs, videos, and photos.

Today, December 17th, our policy begins to take effect. This means that we will start hiding – not deleting – posts that contain GIFs, videos, and photos from public view that are in violation of our policy. Again, this is a complex problem, and over the coming weeks we will gradually, and carefully, flag more adult content. (Yes, we will still make mistakes, but hopefully fewer and fewer.)

More importantly, we want to clarify the things that you, as a community, have asked about the most.

Tumblr will always be a place to explore your identity. Tumblr has always been home to marginalized communities and always will be. We fully recognize Tumblr’s special obligation to these communities and are committed to ensuring that our new policy on adult content does not silence the vital conversations that take place here every day. LGBTQ+ conversations, exploration of sexuality and gender, efforts to document the lives and challenges of those in the sex worker industry, and posts with pictures, videos, and GIFs of gender-confirmation surgery are all examples of content that is not only permitted on Tumblr but actively encouraged.

We also want to reiterate some important information from our Support post:

Your content will not be deleted. If your post(s) are flagged under the new policy, they will be hidden from public view and will only be visible to you. You can appeal these flags if you feel your content was erroneously marked as adult content. Upcoming feature changes will also make appeals more manageable for those of you with multiple flagged posts. Your blog won’t be deleted if you’ve posted adult content in the past, and there is nothing you need to do if you have interacted with adult content up until now–it will just be flagged and not publicly viewable. Don’t forget too that you can download your content. It’s yours after all, and we don’t take that lightly.

What is still permitted? We’ve heard a lot of concern about what the policy does not permit, but we want to make sure that you also know what is still permitted:

Written content such as erotica, nudity related to political or newsworthy speech, and nudity found in art, specifically sculptures and illustrations, is also stuff that can be freely posted on Tumblr. Although, photorealistic imagery or photography – images, videos, or GIFs – with real humans that include exposed genitals or female-presenting (yeah, we know you hate this term) nipples or depict sex acts is not allowed per our guidelines. 

Examples of exceptions that are still permitted but that you may need to appeal if they are misclassified are: exposed female-presenting nipples in connection with breastfeeding, birth or after-birth moments, and health-related situations, such as post-mastectomy or gender confirmation surgery.

The automated tools will improve. Having a post mistakenly flagged as adult totally sucks; we understand and agree that there have been too many wrongfully flagged posts since we announced the policy change. With tens of billions of GIFs, videos, and photos to review and millions of new posts every day, we really need your help to get it right.

The more you help by reporting content that’s not permitted and by appealing content that you believe was flagged incorrectly, the better our automated tools will get at classifying your posts correctly. The more content these tools review, the more they will learn the difference between what’s permitted and what’s not. Most importantly, your content won’t be deleted if erroneously flagged and all appeals will be sent to a real, live human who can make the appropriate call. 

We love Tumblr and the communities that call Tumblr home. You are Tumblr. This place has always been a reflection of the voices and communities that thrive here. As you’ve always done, help us continue to shape Tumblr into the community you want it to be.

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Dear half-sister:

I don't know much about you, except that you're a year older than me, and that you've been a bee in my bonnet for the longest time. My head is spinning with questions for you and about you. not being able to see you makes me sad, but I know your mother had her reasons for giving me up to that lady. In the end, my adoptive mother has been so caring towards me, but I really do want to see you. You'll be impressed to see what tricks I've got up my sleeve and what my adoptive family is like. In that spirit, I'd like to see what tricks you've got up your sleeve and if you've started a family of your own. It sure would be big news if I found out that I was an uncle. 

You know, I've wanted a sister my whole life, and when I found out about you, it just seemed a tad unfair to me. But like I've said before, I'm sure your mother had her reasons for giving me up for adoption. Anyway, have a good day, and I hope to see you soon. 

Signed, 

Your half brother 

A Letter to my Half Sister

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The Four Cabins

Four cabins sat beside a natural lake, towering over pines and maples. Night fell quickly around the general vicinity, their shapes obscured by the moonless night. Still to this day, they sit shrouded in the darkness of night, a potent marker of a unity that the human race could only hope to achieve. If only in the human race's wildest dreams...

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Suck It, YouTube.

So YouTube is experiencing an outage. Serves them right for violating fair use.

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Don’t Touch That Flag!

I was sitting at home, writing stories left and right When out my window, I saw an alarming sight And one that really aroused my ire Ignorant kids trying to set the flag on fire

I put down my paper, and my front door opened wide in my casual clothes, I stepped out side A couple of the kids... they lifted their heads. I stopped right there, and this is what I said:

You can stand me up, you can knock me down Tie me to your bumper and drag me 'cross town You can break my nose and stuff me in a burlap bag But for the love of God, please don't touch this flag!

This is the flag my grandpa fought for while he was on a ship The one Dale Earnhardt raced under on his last racing trip This is a sign that freedom isn't free. I see more than a flag...now tell me, what do you see?

The kid with a camera stopped recording and stood by my side He said: "I see men who fought for this country and died Just like my uncle, who lost his life in Vietnam." Then another kid joined us, the lighter falling from his hand.

You can stand me up, you can knock me down Tie me to your bumper and drag me 'cross town You can break my nose and stuff me in a burlap bag But for the love of God, please don't touch this flag!

One kid left, and he burst into tears He said that they caved into the doings of their peers Back into my custody, the flag was secured And my hope in the future was now reassured.

This nation is all american, even though we disagree And that's what I wish that more people could see. This independence day, I'll proudly stand tall and I'll proclaim: "liberty and justice for all!"

You can stand us up, you can knock us down Tie us to your bumper and drag us 'cross town You can break our noses and stuff us in a burlap bag But for the love of God, please don't touch our flag!

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Sailor Tin Fruit Bat.

I’m Sailor Lead Earthworm

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Created with: Sailor Senshi Maker 3 by Dolldivine.

Storyline: Coronas Finales. 

Full name: Queen Serena Diamonique LeFranc VII of Kingstonia.

Occupation: Politician/Monarch.

Current age: 18.

Born: November 16, 1999.

“Coronas Finales” tells about the life and times of Queen Serena LeFranc. The LeFranc dynasty once ruled the kingdom of Kingstonia, but they were deposed and often passed up opportunities to reclaim their rightful kingdom. Fed up with her ancestors being so cowardly, Serena decides to go to Kingstonia, become apprentice to the usurper king in power at the time, and reclaim her rightful kingdom. Now happily married to her long lost love Shaun, who was just recently crowned the king of Kingstonia, Serena’s life is complete. 

Serena’s father was native to the neighboring aristocracy of Redgrass, where the LeFrancs fled to when they were deposed. He is Count Joshua LeFranc. Joshua married his wife, Countess Caitlyn, in a shotgun wedding.  Because Caitlyn is a Frenchwoman, Serena knows both English and French. Shaun’s father, Count Aphrius of Makawi (another neighboring aristocracy), married a Brazilian woman. Because of this, Shaun knows both English and Portuguese. Serena and Shaun were re-united in March 2015, and happily married on Saint Patrick’s Day 2015 - one week later. At the time, she was 15 and he was 16 (age of consent in Kingstonia is 16, but you can get married at 15). 

Serena is the incarnation of the guardian angel Serenity, who protected Kingstonia before she was slain. Serenity had golden feathered wings and a silver staff that she used to perform miracles. 

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I just saw your submission on QTS and I just have to say that is the CUTEST nickname you gave your girlfriend!! Adorable and a perfect fit since she loves Sailor Moon! Taylor Moon... I can't help but squeal it's so cute!!

Thank you. I’m the one who helped her get hooked, though.

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The Story of James - A Narrative Poem by Yours Truly

I don't remember much about that day When I met you back in the seventh grade But it was special to me; that much is true You turned out to be the greatest young man that I ever knew It was you, me,and Brandon back then But then Nick came, and...oh man! We laughed our heads off, four screwballs we were Then you left, Nick graduated, and I was blue for sure. So now you rise to defend your homeland Now you march under a superior's command That's a noble cause, but when I first heard the news... I was scared out of my wits! I feared that I'd lose you. But James, i believe that God cares for everyone across the land I feel better when I know he'll protect you - wherever you stand.

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Context: James was my best friend in middle and high school. He knew how to make people laugh. Now a soldier in the U.S. Army, James has devoted himself to protecting his country. 

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Dwellers of Aerospace - An Anthology by Yours Truly

From his easterly bed doth Apollo rise And then doth he proceed to climb into the skies Tending to his flock of sheep Until, in the west, he lays to sleep. Sometimes, Apollo's sheep are off grazing someplace else Other times they are too clustered and poor Apollo doth need help. But, at the end of the day, Apollo loves his sheep And in the meadows, they lay to sleep.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After old Apollo retires to his bed in the west Luna withdraws from hers, clad in a new dress her diamonds, strung together, dot the darkened skies Traveling on every last inch of Luna 'till morning, Apollo rise Sometimes, Apollo has time to kiss her, and bid her rejuvenating sleep Others, she is out, and he can sweep her off her feet Just recently, on the twenty-first of August, with Apollo did Luna dance It seems, in the heavens, there is no time for romance. A few times, Luna tripped on sheep as they slept Others, she was wrapped in a sheet by a passing jet All night, she will witness romance, horror, and more When she finally retires to bed, her body will be sore. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harken ye to the tale of the Skywarrior. Ere the notorious hammer strikes the anvil, Ere the resounding drum begins to beat,The longing wolf must emit his dreaded howl.Then cometh the angry drums and furious hammers,Both by the wolf's beckoning. Down cometh the arrows!Down cometh the stones, succeeding the exhausted arrows!To the beckoning of the wolf, answers he;The descent of the Skywarrior be nigh! His sword decimates all, and you've nowhere to hide!

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Context: This anthology was written by me. it consists of three of my own original poems, listed as follows from top to bottom: Apollo the Shepherd, Luna and Her Diamonds, and The Skywarrior’s Tale. 

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The Sound of Death

Sleepless in Missouri, six minutes after 3 When an eerie sound proclaimed itself to me Faster thumped my heart, quickened did my breath As if I had had an encounter with death. Anew it came back, at six after four. 'Till sunlight, I had only three hours more. Six after four, there clanged four monstrous bells And had the notion that this sound was from hell. An hour later, again did they strive Calling out that it was six after 5. However, by this time, of them, I was aware. Nevermore was my soul by death ensnared.

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Context: Every August, my family visits Saint Louis because my father works for a propane company. Every August, the company hosts an outing for its employees and their families. Our hotel was located near a church with a clock tower. I was stirred awake out of my own sleepless stupor, when suddenly, I  heard the bell tower strike 3 O’clock. At that time, the bells were six minutes behind my Timex wristwatch. 

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Hello again

Hello, Tumblr, nice to see you again

I do hope that I’ll be able to make new friends.

During my tenure here, I’ll write poems for all to see

And if you like it all, what a time this shall be!