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[tilly-the-orca]

So I know factkins can be of people too and with that being said...

Dawn are you out there? I need to know if you forgive me

[anticrapblog]

Don't know why you think this is appropriate or even moderately acceptable but I will be hexing your bloodline over it.

This shit is not funny or cute, & you don't disrespect the dead with this kind of crap either. Have fun with the nasty shit coming your way for disrespecting the Spirits though.

[ilikecheddarpopcorn]

if i see one more post calling an orca a whale im gonna pop a blood vessel

orcas are technically dolphins, but are often called "killer whales" bc of their size & bc theyre often called "killer whales". technically all dolphins could be called whales in a very loose & broad way, as theyre in the "toothed whale group", but theyre still technically dolphins

& im sorry if this comes off as condescending or rude, im not trying 2 sound that way, it just annoys me a bit with the mix-up & im trying 2 spread the word of "killer whales arent whales" thing

[anticrapblog]

They’re actually called “Killer Whale” from a mistranslation of Whale Killer.

& this does come off very condescending because it’s also just. Wrong. You contradict yourself by admitting that Dolphins are part of the toothed whale category.

All dolphins are still considered whales. So it is not wrong to claim that an Orca is a type of whale, because it literally is. Yes, they’re the largest dolphin — which is a subcategory of toothed WHALES.

[anticrapblog]

I'm genuinely so sorry about the wording and the presumptuous of that reply. My wording was so poor, but I was trying to express how I felt like the answer was somewhere in between strong and soft, and how neither extreme is fitting for the animal. But I see how my perspective totally overlooked the indigenous point of view, which normally I try to consider. It was poor of me and I apologize.

I'm anti-captivity and I've done a lot of reading from non-native authors about the capture period as well as volunteered/donated to salmonid societies, raincoast, and the CWR. I'm not sure what to look for as far as seeking indigenous perspectives on these animals.

I knew about various tribes who consider the orca their kin, and I know there is regular involvement with protecting the SRKW, but I would love to know more if you'd be willing to teach me, especially since I advocate for land back and I would like to be more informed on multiple fronts.

Again I'm very sorry about my wording. I'd like to do better moving forward.

Hi friend. That wasn’t aggression, I was just correcting you. You’re okay. You don’t have to do all that either, I promise. You’re fine.

[anticrapblog]

"please don't call them 'killer whale' cause it's demeaning. please call them (word that loosely translates to Demon of Hell) that's better!"

[2-kigut-2-furious]

I find this sentiment to be kind of annoying since I feel like it goes too far in the other direction from when we all collectively used to write them off as pest animals who needed to be shot on sight. I don't think regarding them like puppies is particularly helpful for their image either.

Sharks are still apex predators with powerful bodies and sharp teeth. Even though we know they're not mindless or violent like we thought, that absolutely doesn't take away their status as an animal we should all remain cautious around. The same absolutely goes for orcas.

A misunderstanding of some information about orcas that bothers me is that there have been no fatalities in the wild. There have been at least 70 instances of orcas and humans interacting in a way that resulted in injury with one possible case of a human dying, although it wasn't confirmed.

While I do feel as if walking back their former reputation as animals to be feared is a net positive, regarding them as though they are utterly harmless and even assuming the name of their species is misrepresentative can also cause harm. For one, it can cause people to assume that they're completely safe around orcas and that they don't need to feel cautious. They may even feel as if they can touch the animal or attempt to form a bond with it. (You don't need me to tell you why that's bad.)

The reality is that while these animals do not seem interested in human contact of any kind (including hunting or harming humans), they are still appropriately named for their variety of hunting strategies and penchant to hunt just about anything in the sea with calculated viciousness. "Killer Whale" comes from "Whale Killer" because orcas do in fact drown and consume other cetaceans.

Orca coming from "Orcus", God of the Underworld, is also fitting. In a way, they kind of are gods of their own food chain, metaphorically speaking. They are strong, fast, organized, and clever.

It is true that they are not only violent, that orcas can also be deeply emotional and social with one another - but the reality is that they are wild animals that need to be treated with respect and decency.

Most of all, they need to be left alone. We are not from their world, we should not invade theirs.

...And on a more personal note I just feel like naming one of the most badass looking animals "Orca" or "KILLER whale" is such an awesome thing to have happened. It's like the opposite of a missed opportunity. A metal name for a truly metal animal!

[anticrapblog]

“Collectively” speak for yourself. I’m Indigenous & we consider them our kin. & we do not call them either of these names.

There is much to be said about that “former reputation” & the European/Christian-centered outlook on the natural world & animals in it however. The colonizer view is the one largely pushed onto everyone else when not every culture around the world agrees with it.

But you guys don’t really get to destroy an animal’s reputation & then “rebuild it” through exploitation via theme parks (& subsequent protests) & then hop on a soap box about it.

Listen to Indigenous people when they’re talking about these things.

[anticrapblog]

"please don't call them 'killer whale' cause it's demeaning. please call them (word that loosely translates to Demon of Hell) that's better!"

[anticrapblog]

Facebook is a hellscape, but that's old news.

⭐Mod Star⭐

[anticrapblog]

Get ready to dive into madness, because today for Whale Nonsense, we're looking at the joys of character.ai.

AI generated images of cetaceans are often garbage, but what about AI generated bots of cetaceans? Let's take a look at what wonderful creations inhabit the world of c.ai...

To start off, we naturally have a handful of basic Tilikum bots, pretty standard (unfortunately).

But wait, other orcas are joining the party! Pick between "hi" and wiki copy-pastes.

But maybe you can't pick just one orca bot to chat with. Maybe you want a whole pod!

Worry no more, because we have ALL* of SeaWorld Orlando in a single bot! * - prior to 2017

There are some other unremarkable bots. Can't even tell if Morgan and Winter are supposed to be the actual animals.

But there is one bot that stands out above the rest. One that is truly vile.

The SeaWorld RPG.

Where killing Dawn Brancheau is essentially advertised in the starter.

And that concludes this episode of "what were you thinking?" Produced by Whale Nonsense and hosted by AntiCrap.

[whalenonsense]

What white nonsense is this

— Mod Tilikum 🌺

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Procaps get pissed when anticaps say captive orcas are bored or depressed or whatever, but then pull this shit.

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[anticrapblog]

Looking at this after Amaya died just feels so much more sickening.

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[anticrapblog]

I am 99% sure that animal is dead based on the fact it's.... half buried.

I don't think this whale asked for help & kindness.

[astraldemise]

i know a lot of people dont like bugs but they are animals. theyre just as essential as the rabbits and foxes and deer and bears. they all play an important role keeping the ecosystem in order. they pollinate and hunt and get hunted. theyre a part of a balance. their purpose on earth isnt just to be an inconvenience to you personally. bugs dont care about you. i asked them about it and they said they never even heard of you

[of-foolish-and-wise]

Here’s the thing to remember about anti-racist book lists:

Read these, yes. But then read books that were not written as treatises on racism. Seek out Black art not only because it can teach you something about race but because Black people are simply doing extraordinary work.

Read Morrison as much for her prose and her mastery of pacing as for her politics. Read Ross Gay’s Book of Delights, an ode to little wonders and a reminder to look at the world with gratitude. Read Elizabeth Alexander’s stunning testament to grief and marriage, The Light of the World, and note the innovations in form as she mixes memoir with poetry and recipes, a collage meant to mirror her late husband’s paintings. Read NK Jemisin’s The Fifth Season and marvel at the worlds she builds.

Just a small reminder. Black art does not exist solely to educate non-Black people. Always be expanding your horizons.

[persephinae]

WHITE PEOPLE PLEASE READ

YOU NEED TO REPEAT THIS TO YOURSELF EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES UNTIL RACISM IS DESTROYED

ASIANS, LATINX/HISPANICS, AND OTHER NON-WHITES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REBLOG AS WELL

NO ONE IS FREE FROM ANTI-BLACKNESS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

[endkillerwhalecaptivity]

The Center for Whale Research announces the death of Ken Balcomb. 

 The CFWR memorial page can be found here and Orca Networks page here.

[anticrapblog]

These white ppl, bruh

[merciresolution]

hi! how are you doing? i wanted to ask, how can i get more into the cetacean community? i have been very interested in orcas specifically, but i'm not sure of reliable sources i can find about them. do you have any advice? tysm in advance!!!

Hi hi! I'm good! Your best bet for reliable information is looking for non-biased sources, regardless of your stance on one subject or another. Information on killer whales can be especially focused on pro- versus anti-captivity. For example, SeaWorld of Hurt is run by PETA, so much of their content will be skewed towards exposing and ending orca captivity. On the other hand, SeaWorld itself has attempted to skew information in the opposite direction, for obvious reasons. Governments sites like NOAA Fisheries have general information for dipping your toes into, mostly regarding wild cetaceans. The Center for Whale Research is also a good for learning about the Southern Resident Killer Whales, though they also have encounters and information about Bigg's Killer Whales.

The biggest thing I can stress to you when you want to learn about killer whales is doing your own research rather than relying on word of others. Plenty of people make misinformed comments, and plenty more people fail to fact check them. I used to fall victim to this plenty of times back when my interest first started! Just remember it's okay to admit you can be wrong, and always be open to new information.

I hope this helps! We love having more people in the orca and/or cetacean community! If anyone has anymore advice or good sources, feel free to reply/reblog! <3

[anticrapblog]

There’s a question like this in our inbox too. For you, anon.

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[anticrapblog]

Y’all.

[anticrapblog]

Ah, the J2 Granny account 💀 Their tweet about J39 setting a "bad example" rubbing me the wrong way 😬

As a Tlingit person, I am having a field day. So lemme address how bad this actually is.

Check out their following & you'll notice that most of the "Indigenous Community" pages are all fetishized fake NDN twitter pages (most of the time these are run by Europeans). There is not an actual Indigenous presence here.

Why would my kin want to be referred to as "Demons of Hell" (Orcinus Orca) when we have so many names for orca in different languages around here? (link)

I asked what clan they were, since they're appropriating formline on the design & got ignored (link)

& as for the formline:

if she's an Orca.... why would she not have her clan/moiety??? to represent her???

why the Sun? what significance does the Sun have?

anyway, this is definitely a white person appropriating NDN aesthetics & it's so bad, it's laughable