I Believe In Distractions

@bandicootzest

used to be a phan account but the lack of content disagreed so this is my main now....
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crazywolf828
Anonymous asked:

What's going on with tumblr? I'm confused as to what exactly everybody is screaming about.

crazywolf828 answered:

Okay so basically (from my understanding) Apple decided that it doesn't want anything that could be considered 'mature' content (one of the reasons for the porn purge too). So they say to tumblr "hey make this more family friendly or we're taking your app off our store" which is really just them saying they can't advertise on apps that have nsfw content and want money. So tumblr, wanting to keep their app on the app store, set up a ban on certain words (you can find that here) But this only affects iOS users, so if you have an Android or you're on a computer browser (besides safari I believe) then the ban doesn't affect you. However anything you post that has one of those words still won't show up for iOS users.

Another good post explaining it here

ALSO in the official update from tumblr (which you can read here) they state

"We understand that, for some of you, these changes may be very frustrating – we understand that frustration and we are sorry for any disruption that these changes may cause. Please know that on the near horizon there will be meaningful developments that will overhaul how you choose to access sensitive content safely on Tumblr – whether visiting us on mobile, mobile web or through our website."

Of course, this could just be them trying to molify us, but it could also mean that they're going to implement a feature where you have to confirm to being over a certain age to see sensitive content.

Remember, this isn't tumblr's fault, this is because of Apple

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stuckinapril
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euphorial-docx

as israel baselessly accuses palestinians of mass sexual violence again, i feel the need to remind everyone that white americans also made black and native people out to be animalistic rapists, not because it was true but because they were insanely racist.

this is a textbook colonial tactic that most people are unfortunately oblivious to. this is why looking back at history is important. emmett till is a good place to start if you want to see examples of this tactic.

but let’s also not ignore the countless palestinian men, women, and children who have been sexually abused and assaulted while detained by the iof for decades! their voices are rarely heard and their outcries buried by israel.

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shushkeepquite

aint no condoms in my wallet girl those are ramen noodle flavor packets 

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danielle-writes

Some advice for when you’re writing and find yourself stuck in the middle of a scene:

  • kill someone
  • ask this question: “What could go wrong?” and write exactly how it goes wrong
  • switch the POV from your current character to another - a minor character, the antagonist, anyone
  • stop writing whatever scene you’re struggling with and skip to the next one you want to write
  • write the ending
  • write a sex scene
  • use a scene prompt
  • use sentence starters
  • read someone else’s writing

Never delete. Never read what you’ve already written. Pass Go, collect your $200, and keep going.

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bookcharactersthough

This is the literal best writing advice I have ever read. Period.

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anexperimentallife

Special note: “Kill someone” means kill someone in the story. Please do not kill random real life passers by every time you hit a block. My lawyer says misunderstanding writing advice is not an acceptable defense. See you all in 25 to 50 years.

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haven-gum-rockrose

Help I read the first line as “kill yourself” and then was really surprised when the rest of the points were actually reasonable tips

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evilkaeya

Should’ve clarified the first point sooner. I’ve gone out and killed a person. Their body is now decomposing under my bed what do I do.

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naamahdarling

Interesting story.

According to the list above, if you’re stuck, you could always write a sex scene.

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failchild

this article is behind a paywall but i'm obsessed with the headline + photo combo

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catwire
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gibbearish

"can bi nbs say dyke" "can trans men say tranny" "can this specific identity reclaim this slur" ENOUGH !!! ALL that matters is whats in your heart when you say it. is there love for your community or is there hate for people not like you. are you saying it to hurt someone or to give a hurtful thing new love-filled meaning. theres your answer.

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gayhenrycreel

all queer people can say faggot because we're all faggots to our oppressors

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