To any Tumblr representative that will hopefully see this.
You want to maintain a sense of diversity and positivity and self expression among the people that use Tumblr. You guys want us, the users, to have the best experience possible, and most of us do that. You guys have done so well letting us be open and express ourselves and have fun in our own way. Whether it spans from a blog about someone’s life, to a constant meme posting blogger or to a blog that posts porn. Whatever it may be, whatever the creator has chosen to put as their blog, is their own self being open and expressing and sharing what they love hoping to find others that love what they love as well. And it’s crazy to think that such a community of openess and creativity will be taken away.
Yes, I get it. It’s adult content. However, you don’t have to ban it completely. Porn is a normal thing. You can control it all you want, however, all you higher up people in charge of this website are doing, is just reallocating everyone to another website, to start almost all over again, and do everything they can there.
You guys are giving up such a big community. A very big one. My own blog consists has just shy of 12,000 followers. 11,966. You’re taking this away from me. So many people that I bond with. So many people that I talk to about artists and their day and online socializing on a daily basis with them. And you’re willing to take that away from me?
Now, don’t just look at my blog. You’re also taking the freedom for smaller blogs to open up. Those ones that are shy that may find it strange or bad to be apart of a fandom like mine.
Yes it’s porn. I get it. Not everyone likes it. however you guys can go about it a different way. You’ve made NSFW restrictions for those that are under 18, and no not everyone follows them, but you can create more limits. Limits for those that don’t want to see this kind of stuff.
You guys are taking away such a big community and it’s never going to be the same. it’s never. Ever. Ever. Going to be the same. And I hope you guys see that before it’s too late. Too late to the point where you see how many people you’ve lost that use your app. Your website. Your anything to access Tumblr.
However, you’re okay with that? You’re seriously okay with that? To destroy such communities that bond together no matter how big or small you’re okay with that?
you can say, “You can make a blog that isn’t NSFW and doesn’t contain explicit content.” But it’s not the same.
I just hope you guys can see what you’re doing. Whether it’s right or wrong, and, you can argue it’s the right thing to do all you want to make a safer and more enjoyable experience for those that don’t want to see porn. But, you’re destroying us, those that have put time and effort. Those that have just started. Those that have formed bonds through the different things they find enjoyable. That they can relate to.
Because, porn isn’t always porn. It’s all different. Whenever I post something, that post has a chance to strike someone and bring their attention to it, thus messaging me about it and starting a conversation about furries. This topic then expands further into different types, favorites, and then evolves into more. Asking how their day was and knowing someone over the internet but still personally.
I’ve given people so many opportunities to open up to me and befriend me. Let me know who they are. Tell me their deepest darkest secrets and when they’re struggling.
And you’re just gonna take that away? You’re gonna take away my ability to bond with those that are struggling?
After the removal of explicit content on Tumblr, I have no reason to use it, ever ever ever again. Literally none. I come here to bond with friends and post what people enjoy. As disturbing as you may find it. It may not be disturbing to others. Those that appreciate the post.
But this is just me. A simple blog owner who doesn’t want to see his blog shut down.
Nor does any other explicit content poster. No matter how much time you’ve put into it, it’s still something. I’ve put over 4 years into this blog and you’re gonna rip that away from me.
Your website has now become the worst place for diversity and you’re now silencing those who are allowed to express themselves. But hey, I post explicit content, what do I know?@staff
