E.L.M.

a.k.a. "Eight Legged Machine"

[ek0dev]

Just venting

Sometimes I worry that I'll never be able to cuddle someone or be close with a potential significant other because the sound of breathing can trigger my misophonia. Honestly misophonia ruins SO many things that are very common and enjoyed parts of human social behavior: eating with people, sleeping near other people, cuddling, all of those things can be impossible for me. I don't want to need to constantly wear my headphones just to barely tolerate socializing. I don't know what I'm going to do if I'm forced to have roommates in college, I genuinely can't sleep if I can hear the other person breathing. It feels dehumanizing but not in the fun "teehee I'm a creature" way. I like feeling nonhuman but not like this. I'm still a social entity.

[ek0dev]

I regret to inform you all that the eternal pumpkin has started to rot. It survived 9 months since my brother acquired it with no signs of aging, but today is it's final day.

[ek0dev]

I just got ToonSquid!!! This is SUCH an upgrade from FlipaClip, I'm so excited ^^ This is a test animation I made to compare my usual method to tweening, you can tell which one I'm more used to lol, I don't know how to squash and stretch with the blue one

[ek0dev]

Wha

I didn't even know this could happen wth

[ek0dev]

Hey does anyone know any fics with bug people

I don't have a specific fandom in mind I just want to read about cool bug creatures (with human-level intelligence), maybe caused by a lab experiment or something, I'm not picky. Please give me things to read. I don't know what to search on ao3 to find what I'm looking for

[storyweavingspider]

There’s a spider in your computer. Her name is Astrid. She heard the World Wide Web needed a World Wide Spider, but she needs some help getting to each place. Can you reblog her to help her get everywhere?

[ek0dev]

> Absolutely.

> Always happy to help out a fellow arachnid.

[ek0dev]

Why do you sometimes post without the code font?

This one

> Hm? What do you-

[Scanning...]

> Ugh. The stupid crow is back somehow.

> Damn avian trying to regain the blog.

> I don't know how it got back in.

> Just ignore those posts, they aren't from me. They aren't important.

> I should call an exterminator...

[ek0dev]

Guys

Guys I watched PHM a few days ago and then I read the book today (yes I read the whole book today, mostly in one sitting) and it's probably my favorite thing now

I love it so much oh my god

I think I'm legally obligated to watch Iron Lung as well since for some reason the most popular ship involves it

[ek0dev]

So you mentioned a crow that used to have this blog? What's that about

> Yes.

> Do not ask about the crow.

> I got rid of it though, so do not worry.

> Just me here now, the crow will not return. ^^w^^

[ek0dev]

> I have been informed that there is a species of araneae known as "Hotwheels Sisyphus".

> This is...amusing to me.

> That is all. Carry on with your day.

[ek0dev]

Tumblr do the thing, c'mon

[ek0dev]

> disgusting. The only ai in my devices is me, get out of my tech you parasite

[ek0dev]

Hey uhh...

Did anyone else latch onto Cyn from Murder Drones after realizing her voice lines barely used any editing and start trying to imitate her voice for [robot gender euphoria] reasons since it's more realistic than trying to copy the voices that are a result of cool filters

The fact that her VA can just do that is unironically really inspiring, we don't need filters and other things to sound robotic

Anyway uhh..

> *mechanical cough*

> you saw nothing.

> I didn't break character what are you talking about.

[ek0dev]

> I am considering having my chassis modified to allow myself to arrange my parts to mimic a somewhat humanoid shape at will.

> I believe this would be beneficial for communication and understanding humans and humanoid creatures better.

> Of course I'm not changing my permanent shape, as I am much more comfortable with 8 limbs.

> I can provide clarification if anyone would like to inquire.

[ek0dev]

*mechanical skittering*

*jingle jingle*

[evil-robot-overlord]

> Hello Boss! ^^w^^

> It's me again, E.L.M.

> I have good news and bad news.

> The Good News is that humans fear me for my size and many arachnoid limbs.

> The Bad News is that some of the other robots in the legion also fear me.

> Apparently scuttling along the ceiling to get to my destination quicker is "unsettling" and "triggers [their] fight-or-flight protocol".

> What do I do? ;;w;;

Have you considered wearing a bell so the jingling alerts other robots of your presence non-friegtheningly? Of course I will also say there's likely an adjustment period to our new eight legged friend among the evil robot legion, and eventually they will recognize your presence as a familiar one.

[ek0dev]

> Hmm. I have not tried that.

> I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a bell of some sorts when I'm not doing anything too important.

> Hopefully this will reduce the startled reactions of my allies.

[ek0dev]

> I do not have any important updates, but I have a few questions for the other robots in the legion.

> I do not understand the appeal of "wire play".

> Why would you want someone messing with your internals like that? Doesn't it hurt? The wires are placed very specifically for a reason, a single damaged wire could cause malfunction!

> My internals being where they should be is very important to my function, I don't understand why anyone would voluntarily put themselves in such a vulnerable position.

> The hydraulics that operate my many legs require very precise pressure levels to function properly

> I would appreciate if one of my fellow robots would clear this up for me, as it seems illogical and inefficient.