Discord recently banned their nazi community. Let’s have Tumblr do the same. Hundreds of neo-nazi and white supremacists feel at home on Tumblr and that needs to change.
They don’t respond to reports and apparently won’t care about anything other than intense negative publicity - so this is the best we can do for now.
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Following Discord’s recent shutdown of racist alt-right servers, we ask that Tumblr takes neo-nazis and other white supremacy groups more seriously instead of repeatedly ignoring reports on violent language.
I’ve reported several neo-nazi types to staff, including those who have posts like “gas the k-kes” and “kill n-gger apes” alongside nazi imagery and romanticized portraits of Hitler. This is the response I get every time.
> Hello,
> Thanks for bringing this to our attention; we really appreciate your efforts to make
> Tumblr a safer place for everyone.
> We do strongly suggest you block this user. You can find out more about how to
Tumblr staff - by ignoring the rampant and violent hate problem within their community - are providing a safe place for violent fascists and other racists to feel at home.
This specially ironic since Tumblr pretends to stand with Charlottesville victims despite actively hosting neo-nazi groups (look under the tag #fashblr).
It’s outrageous that Tumblr staff refuses to ban these hate communities, and even more insulting that they pretend to be at the forefront of social justice. We want our communities to feel safe, and that cannot continue with the large neo-nazi presence. Multiple have already died in the past few months because of this ideology.
It’s clear that Tumblr will not respond to anything except negative publicity or advertisers leaving their network. So please let them know how the Tumblr community feels by signing and sharing.
What we need to happen:
1. Take reports more seriously. Do not just ask the user to block a dangerous user.
2. Explicitly condemn this hate speech in your Terms of Service. Although it already is to an extent, staff does not seem to follow their own rules.
3. Stop giving a safe place for Nazis and white nationalists. This behavior has NO place on Tumblr and you must remove those inciting hatred and violence.
4. Assign moderators to deal with this issue internally.
In Twilight, Bella has absolutely no qualities that make her interesting as a character. She’s shown to have very little personality, in the books or onscreen, and is only made “interesting” (a relative term here) via the inclusion of her sparkly, abusive boyfriend. It feeds into the harmful mentality of adolescent girls that you need a significant other in order to find fulfillment, particularly if he’s significantly older and likes to watch you sleep. Yikes.
Examples:
Bella is welcomed to school by a friendly, extroverted girl and given a place to sit amongst her and her friends. Despite this girl’s kindness, Bella shrugs her off as a stereotypical shallow cheerleader, and spends her time staring wistfully at the guy across the cafeteria from them. Once Edward becomes her official boyfriend, she immediately loses interest in her new friends as her life shifts its orbit to revolve completely around him.
How to avoid her:
Female characters are allowed to have lives outside of their significant others. They’re allowed to have friends, quirks, hobbies, and interests. Give them some.
The best fictional relationships are based off of characters who compliment each other, not one character who revolves around the other. Make sure your female character’s life does not centralize around her significant other.
Strong female characters don’t look down on other girls, even if they are outgoing cheerleaders. Being pasty and introverted doesn’t make you a better person, y’all – if it did, I’d be a decorated hero by now.
Give them aspirations besides getting an obsessive, much-older boyfriend. In fact, don’t give them an obsessive, much-older boyfriend at all – if you do want them to have a significant other, give them one who cares about their interests and accepts that they have lives and goals outside of them.
2. The Molly Hooper (i.e. the starry-eyed punching bag)
Who she is:
Like most things about BBC’s Sherlock, Molly was an amazing concept that went progressively downhill. I used to love her quiet tenacity and emotional intelligence, and was sure that with her strong basis as a character, she would overcome her infatuation with the titular Sherlock and find self-fulfillment. Nope!
Examples:
She remained stubbornly infatuated over the course of five years with an ambiguously gay man who, en large, treated her badly, leading to her public humiliation with zero pertinence to the plot or resolution. Moreover, her infatuation with Sherlock quickly usurped almost all of her other characteristics, leading her to an increasingly immature characterization that was difficult to relate to.
How to avoid her:
By all means, please write female characters who are quiet, kind, and unassuming (a female character does not, contrary to popular belief, need to be rambunctious, callous, or violent to be “strong”) but remember than none of these traits need to make the character a pushover. Let them stand their ground.
Similarly, attraction to men (or anyone, for that matter) does not invalidate a female character’s strength. Just be sure she values herself more than their attention.
As I said earlier, don’t be afraid to make characters who are gentle and soft-spoken, but be wary of making them “childlike,” or giving them an infantile, emotionally characterization.
My best advice for writing gentle, soft-spoken, unassuming women would actually to look to male characters in the media fitting this description; since male characters are rarely infantilized as much as women are by popular media, you’ll get a much better idea of what a well-rounded character looks like.
3. The Irene Adler (i.e. the defanged badass)
Who she is:
Yup, another one of the BBC Sherlock women, among whom only Mrs. Hudson seemed to come through with her dignity and characterization intact. In the books, Irene and Sherlock have absolutely zero romantic connotations, only bonded via Sherlock’s irritation and respect with her substantial intelligence. In the show, it’s a different story entirely.
Examples:
Irene is a badass character who’s turned into a teary-eyed Damsel in Distress via her uncontrollable love for the show’s male lead. It doesn’t help matters that she’s a self-proclaimed lesbian who falls in love with a man, which, unless you’re a woman who loves women yourself and writing about a character realizing she’s bi/pansexual, I would recommend against doing under any circumstances. She ends up being defeated and subsequently rescued by Sherlock – a far cry from her defeat of him in the books.
How to avoid her:
If you’re writing a badass female character, allowher to actually be badass, and allow her to actually show it throughout your work as opposed to just hearing other characters say it. And one punch or kick isn’t enough, either: I want to see this chick jump out of planes.
That said, “badass” does not equal emotionally callous. It doesn’t bother me that Moffat showed Irene having feelings for someone else, what bothers me is how he went about it.
When writing a character who’s shown to be attracted to more than one gender, just say she’s bisexual. Pansexual. Whatever, just don’t call her straight/gay depending on the situation she’s in. Jesus.
4. The Becky (i.e. the comedic rapist)
Who she is:
Most people who know me can vouch for my adoration of Supernatural, but it definitely has its problems: it’s not as diverse as it could be, its treatment of women is subpar, and yes, there is some thinly veiled sexual violence: all three of its leading characters have dealt with it at one point of another (Dean is routinely groped by female demons, a virginal Castiel was sexually taken advantage of by a disguised reaper, and the whole concept of sex under demonic possession is iffy to say the least.) It’s rarely ever addressed afterwards, and is commonly used for comedic fodder. Possibly the most quintessential example of this is Becky.
Examples:
Becky abducts Sam, ties him to the bed, and kisses him against his will. She then drugs him, albeit with a love potion, and is implied to have had sex with him under its influence.
How to avoid her:
Male rape isn’t funny, y’all. Media still takes rape against women a lot more seriously than rape against men, particularly female-on-male rape, and I can assure you its not.
Educate yourself on statistics for male sexual assault: approximately thirty-eight percent of sexual violence survivors are male, for example, and approximately one in sixteen male college students has reported to have experienced sexual assault.
Moreover, be aware that forty-six percent of all instances of male rape have a female perpetrator.
In other words, treat themes of sexual assault against men as seriously as you would treat themes of sexual assault against women.
5. The Movie Hermione (i.e. the flawless superhuman)
Who she is:
Okay, in and of herself, Movie Hermione is amazing: she’s beautiful, intelligent, and heroic, as well as possibly the most useful character of the franchise. She only bothers me in context of the fact that she takes away everything I loved most about Book Hermoine, and everything I loved about Book Ron, too.
Examples:
Book Hermione was beautiful, but not conventionally: she had big, poofy curls, big teeth, and didn’t put a lot of effort into maintaining her appearance. Movie Hermione looks effortlessly flawless, all the time. Book Hermione was intelligent, but also loud, abrasive, and unintentionally annoying when talking about her interests (which meant a lot to me, because as a kid on the Asperger’s spectrum, I frequently was/am that way myself – it was nice to see a character struggling with the same traits). She was also allowed to have flaws, such as struggling to keep up with academia, and being terrified of failure.
Movie Hermione also took all of Ron’s redeeming qualities, and everything that made him compliment her as a couple: his street smarts used to compliment her academic intelligence, for example, staying calm while she panicked in the Philosopher’s Stone when they were being overcome with vines. He also stood up for her in the books against Snape, as opposed to the jerkish “he’s right, you know.”
How to avoid her:
Allow your female characters to have flaws, as much so as any well-rounded male character. Just be sure to counterbalance them with a suitable amount of redeeming qualities. This will make your female character well-rounded, dynamic, and easy to get invested in.
There’s no reason for your female characters to always look perfect. Sure, they can be stunningly gorgeous (particularly if their appearance is important to them), but it’s physical imperfections that make characters fun to imagine: Harry’s scar and wild hair, for example. Female characters are no different.
If you’re writing a female character to have an eventual love interest, allow their personalities to compliment one another. Allow the love interest to have qualities that the female character is lacking, so that they can compliment one another and have better chemistry.
Basically, write your female characters as people.
God willing, I will be publishing essays like this approximately every Friday, so be sure to follow my blog and stay tuned for future writing advice and observations!
Please do not identify Yuuri Katsuki with Yuzuru Hanyu. I hope anime fans respect real like skaters like Yuzuru Hanyu, Evgeni Plushenko as well as other skaters. Yuzuru Hanyu is NOT real life Yuri Katsuki, be it personalities or competitive results.
How do you see Yuzuru? My suggestion: Don’t be fooled by his cute and gentle looks.As an Olympic Champion, a World Champion, GPF champion, he is crazily hot-blooded, even more than most top athletes. Yuzuru himself really hates losing not just in skating but in EVERYTHING. Yuzuru is a very aggressive competitor. Below is his USUAL mad expression:
Yuzuru ALWAYS wants the gold and ALWAYS wants to be Number 1 in everything, be it study or sports, and he works very hard for it. He said in high school, once he placed 2nd in the class and he REALLY HATED it. His record at high school was All 5 which means he was a straight A student.
Yuzuru has won all junior titles when he was 15, won senior 4CC silver when he was 16, won World Championship bronze medal when he was 17, won GPF silver when he was 18, won Olympic Gold when he was 19, won World Championship when he was 19, won GPF 3 times consecutively, he has broken World Record 10 times ever since he was 17. An athlete of this caliber is NOT full of sugar and pinkness. Yuzuru is very strong willed and he is even against his coach’s wishes.He is full of fire, and if you cross his way badly he might throw you a death stare (just kidding ok).
Yuzuru himself also says when he pushes himself too much, his expression becomes too aggressive like a devil and his coach Tracy Wilson has to stop him from damaging himself. If you are not familiar with Yuzuru Hanyu’s personality, I recommend you watch this video showing most of his serious expressions: https://youtu.be/VRLSjs6r7TA
Anime directors DID NOT create Yuuri Katsuki based on Yuzuru Hanyu. If there is any familiarity, it’s because they are all Japanese and respect a Russian legend. So please stop assuming that things happened to Yuzuru Hanyu would happen to Yuuri Katsuki in anime.
Yuzuru Hanyu is no one but Yuzuru Hanyu himself. He has many depths to his personalities and he is no anime character. He has trained skating ever since 4, suffered many injuries and hardships to get to where he is now. He is NOT just a pretty face.
I hope anime fans will not get offended because of this post. Please understand that I love anime. I have watched many anime series ever since high school. I understand anime and manga culture very well. I just hope that anime fans draw a line between anime and reality.
Gif from Poohzuru
SO A GIRL SENT ME MESSAGE SAYING I DO NOT RESPECT ANIME FANDOM. THAT I DO NOT RESPECT ANIME CHARACTERS WHO MEANT A LOT TO THEM. THAT MEANS THEY CAN DO THIS?
WHO IS DISRESPECTFUL NOW? I wish the anime comes to and end soon and these people will forget about Yuzuru as soon as possible.
Ew. This is the last straw. Wikipedia is not an anime forum and putting “yuuri without viktor” is really not funny at all. YUZURU IS YUZURU. An independent and talented sportsman in figure skating. AND LET ME BE REALLY HARSH - CHANGING HIS NAME TO YUURI KATSUKI IS REALLY REALLY DISGUSTING.
Such behaviour is downright insulting and it shows that the fan is just an immature child who is unable to understand the fact that sportsmen in the REAL world are NOT the anime characters he/ she is obsessed with.
And such disrespectful actions reflect badly on the entire anime community so what Yuzuru Hanyu and figure skating fans are trying to get across is for certain anime fans to stop forcibly associating real-life figure skaters to 2D characters. And do you realise how bad this reflects on yuzuru if people assess his wikipedia page and all they see is some anime stuff?
Yuzuru is never a mere anime character. He is a person who has contributed tremendously to figure skating and possible a role model to many. He has suffered numerous injuries and hardships to achieve what he is today and to think that even after all these efforts - he is now being labelled as Yuuri Katsuki, a popular anime character that fans all over the world fangirl after - it pains me to the core.
GPF 2016 has just finished and Yuzuru achieved his 4th consecutive win. I had hoped that perhaps all his achievements and all those records he had broken can serve to remind all of you that he is a legendary sportsman - but I am deeply disappointed to see that many anime fans continue to see him as a pretty face that simply resembles the anime character they love.
And yes, I really know that there are a lot of YOI fans who genuinely like Yuzuru Hanyu and I have seen fans who are so sincere in cheering yuzuru on during competitions and I abosulutely love these fans. So I would like to ask for your help to keep your fellow more extreme fans under control and to spread word to the respective anime forums you belong in – for them to stop, really stop, interfering with yuzuru hanyu if they are only interested in yuzuru because he is a seemingly 3D shell for them to vent their obsession for Yuuri Katsuki in real life.
I would be so heartbroken if one day Yuzuru Hanyu is interviewed and all the questions is about YOI. The superficial association of YOI to Yuzuru should stop before it gets out of hand and affects yuzuru’s personal life. So please, figure skating fans and YOI fans who genuinely love yuzuru, please try to convince extreme YOI fans around you to stop doing these things. I really like YOI as well so you have no idea how conflicted I feel when I see one of the fandom I belong to hurting yuzuru hanyu who I love a lot.
I hope you guys understand where I am coming from and there’s ZERO disrespect intended for the anime community. Thank you.
YOU KNOW HOW THE FANCY ASS WACOM CINTIQS ARE HELLA EXPENSIVE LIKE $1,000 USD TO $2,000 USD?
WELL CHECK OUT THIS BABY:
THIS IS THE YIYNOVA MSP19U AND ITS LITERALLY JUST $600 USD AND IS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME EXACT THING AS A CINTIQ BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SELL YOUR LIFE AWAY TO WACOM FOR IT.
BRAH. IT COSTS AS MUCH AS MY WACOM INTUOS 5 LARGE TABLET COST BUT MINE YOU CAN’T LOOK AT YOUR HAND WHEN YOU DRAW BECAUSE ITS JUST OPAQUE PLASTIC.
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I WISH I KNEW ABOUT THIS BEFORE I GOT MY INTUOS? A LOT. SO IF YOU’RE WANTING A FANCY ASS DRAWING TABLET GET THIS LIL GUY.
I thank Domics on YouTube for pointing this out because WOW. FUCK.
HHMMMM. the last time a post was going around like this it was a scam but hot daaaamn. Want
I’ve been using this since August 2013 and have been loving EVERY MOMENT WITH IT! It is awesome, easy to use and heckuva great pressure sensitivity. Totally reccomended cos it’s also super cheap. (There’s also an MSP19U+ version that has buttons on the side for you to do quick keys settings)
Edit: oh wait, this advanced version is the plus version. Anyways, totally reccomended, just that, for a heads up, it’s a bit low in terms of support over fixes and stuff for now.
PEOPLE BE POSTING ABOUT MY TABLET
I will sing the praises of this thing forever. I got it for under $600 and a similarly sized Wacom would have cost me $2,000. It’s insane.
I have a Yiynova MSP19U and I FUCKING LOVE IT. $650 after shipping. Wacom and their horribly overpriced tablets can suck a dick.
this is whAT I USE AND ITS REALLY FUCKIN GOOD
Had this baby since June 2013. It’s what I use for animating in flash!
I never really questioned it since i grew up watching these soviet cartoons, but the work of David Cherkasky is very….recognizable.
Very little shows up when i googled him, i don’t even know whether he’s still alive or not. But he had a very unique style of meshing cutout animation with hand drawn sequences, and an unconventional character art style.
All of his most known works he directed were produced under Kyivnaukfilm during USSR including Doctor Aibolit (literal translation “doctor ouch it hurts”) linked above,
Adventures of Captain Wrongel, and my personal favourite is his adaptation of Treasure Island. I watched it nonstop on VCR every time i was back in russia. I really like some of the moving perspective animation. it is very clear the man loved ships and pirates
This is the only photo i could find of him in my first search, pictured far right, along with Yuri Norstein(center), and Eduard Vasilevich(left) the original designer of russian winnie the pooh.
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Genji- Shiba Inu: “The Shiba Inu originated in Japan and
was used primarily as a hunting dog to flush out small game and birds. A small, agile dog that copes very well with mountainous terrain, the Shiba has an independent nature and can be reserved toward strangers but is loyal and affectionate to those who earn his respect.”
McCree- Coyote:
“The coyote is a canine native to North America and one of the most adaptable animals on the planet. It is gregarious, but not as dependent on packs as more social canid species like wolves are. The coyote is a prominent character in Native American folklore (Southwestern United States and Mexico), usually depicted as a trickster. As with other trickster figures, the coyote acts as a picaresque hero which rebels against social convention through deception and humor.”
Pharah- Pharaoh Hound: “The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient dog breed who has changed little since its development more than 5,000 years ago. They were the dog of kings and may have hunted gazelles with pharaohs, hence their name. As with any hound, they can have moments of aloofness and can be strong-willed, but in the main they are gentle and get along well with others. They love human companionship and will seek out affection and attention from people while still maintaining their independence.”
Ana- Canaan Dog: “
The Canaan Dog is a pariah dog that has survived in the desert region of Israel for thousands of years. Canaan dogs have a strong survival instinct. They are quick to react and wary of strangers, and will alert to any disturbances with prompt barking, thus making them excellent watchdogs. Though defensive, they are not aggressive and are very good with children”
Reaper- Presa Canario: “
The Perro de Presa Canario, A.K.A. the Canary Mastiff, is a Molosser-type dog breed originally bred for working livestock. They are large dogs with thick and muscular bodies.
Their aspect denotes power. They are especially gifted for the function of guard and defense; their impetuous temperament, fighting skill, and low, deep bark make them quite formidable. They are gentle and noble with family and distrustful with strangers.”
Tracer- Jack Russell Terrier: “Jack Russells are an energetic breed originating in England, and rely on a high level of exercise and stimulation.
Jack Russells tend to be extremely intelligent, athletic, fearless, and vocal dogs.
Despite their small size, they have a tremendous amount of energy, a fact which can sometimes lead to trouble involving larger animals.”
Hanzo- Akita Inu:
“The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. The Akita also tracked and hunted wild boar, black bear, and sometimes deer. A fearless and loyal guardian of his family, the Akita does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily.”
Junkrat- Dingo: “The dingo is a wild dog found in Australia. They are opportunistic hunters, but will also scavenge from human settlements and even eat fruits and plants. Europeans regarded them as devious and cowardly, since they did not “fight bravely”. They were seen as predators that killed wantonly, rather than out of hunger. They were associated with thieves, vagabonds, and bushrangers.”
Mei- Samoyed:
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Originally bred to hunt, haul sledges, and herd reindeer, the Samoyed dog breed proved a valuable companion for northwestern Siberia’s Samoyede people. To this day, the Samoyed’s reputation as an intelligent, dignified, family dog is well deserved. They often choose to dote on one special person in the household, but are affectionate with everyone in the pack. Happiest when part of family life, this breed needs to be with people. In fact, leaving a Samoyed alone too much is the best way to make them miserable.”
Torbjörn- Schipperke: “Known for a stubborn, mischievous, and headstrong temperament, the Schipperke is sometimes referred to as the “little devil”. Schipperkes are very smart and independent; and sometimes debate listening to owners, instead choosing to do whatever benefits them. They are formidable barkers and can be aggressive with other dogs.”
Widowmaker- Standard Poodle: “The poodle is a medium sized dog originating from France. Although today’s poodles seem to epitomize a life of leisure and luxury, make no mistake: These are real dogs bred to do real jobs. Poodles are renowned for a playful but dignified personality and keen intelligence, as well as what his fans call “an air of distinction”: a dignified attitude that’s hard to describe, but easy to spot in the dog.”
D.Va- Korean Jindo:
“Originating in South Korea, the Jindo exhibit unmatched loyalty. They are incredibly intelligent dogs with a knack for hunting, tricks, and even agility.
Renowned for their bravery and intelligence, they show diehard loyalty to their owners, making them great companions, and rather reserved with strangers, making them effective watchdogs as well. In fact, they are such good watchdogs that the Korean army frequently uses them as guard dogs for military bases.”
Reinhardt- Leonberger:
“Originally from Germany, this giant breed, with their lion-like looks and deep bark, make intimidating watch dogs.
First and foremost a family dog, the Leonberger’s temperament is one of their most important and distinguishing characteristics. Leonbergers are self-assured, well-composed, and self-disciplined when obliging its family or property with protection.”
Roadhog- Bullmastiff:
“The Bullmastiff is a
a large, quiet, fearless dog with the speed to track down poachers and the strength to hold them. While standoffish toward strangers, they have a soft spot for loved ones.
Large and powerfully built, the Bullmastiff was bred to be a silent watchdog and only rarely barks; their formidable appearance is a wonderful deterrent to would-be attackers or intruders. They are determined protectors when needed and a loving family companion the rest of the time.”
Zarya- Caucasian Shepherd Dog:
“Caucasian shepherd dogs are large, strongly-boned, muscular, and even-tempered molossers originating in Russia. They have existed since ancient times, and served shepherds in the Caucasus mountains as guard dogs, defending sheep from predators, mainly wolves, jackals and bears. They are still successfully served in this job.”
Lúcio- Boxer:
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Boxers are large, muscular, square-headed dogs who look imposing but are very bright, energetic, and playful. They are known to be clownish and loving to their family, but also headstrong, dignified, and self-assured, especially in guard work.
They often are distrustful of strangers at first, but will not be aggressive unless they perceive a threat to their families.”
Mercy- Berger Blanc Suisse: “The Berger Blanc Suisse is a breed of dog originating in Switzerland. Most are gentle, very intelligent and learn easily. They are loyal to their family and may be wary around strangers, but are not prone to show shy or fearful behavior. They are suited for a variety of services to man from search and rescue to medical alert to therapy. They are also structured and have temperaments to succeed at performance events.”
Symmetra- Kanni:
“The Kanni is a rare indigenous South Indian dog breed used mainly for hunting.
Though usually shy, it will always defend its home or master, if the need arises. They are a silent breed and are not nuisance barkers. The Kanni dogs are faithful and easy to train but they will always think independently when on a hunt. They are extremely agile and strong while remaining light on their feet.”
Soldier: 76- Yellow Black Mouth Cur: “ The Black Mouth Cur is a well-muscled rugged herding, hunting, and all around utility dog originating in America.
The black mouth cur was bred as a homestead dog that would protect its family and home against intruders. This means that a well-bred black mouth cur is territorial; most off their ‘turf’ work well with other dogs, hunting or herding stock, but on their family property will chase the same dog away.”
Zenyatta- That Ipod Dog Thing One of Your Friends Owned in Middle School
All this time. ALL THIS TIME i had no idea SAI had perspective transform capabilities.
What?????????????? Is this?????????? How do ???????
I think they mean the Free Transform selection! If you use that correctly you can mess with the selected objects form a bit better?
oh thank you! i noticed with transform selection that using CTRL gives it different effects, i just didnt know what all what this was and thought there was some funnky feature i never knew about
THIS IS THE YIYNOVA MSP19U AND ITS LITERALLY JUST $600 USD AND IS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME EXACT THING AS A CINTIQ BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SELL YOUR LIFE AWAY TO WACOM FOR IT.
