This Might As Well Happen

Full of aspirations and procrastination.

[erkel01]

I do not understand what is happening with fandom right now.

TLDR: registered accounts on ao3 are leaving multiple rude comments on fics (and in particular replying to complimentary comments to be rude). Unfortunately you can only block 20 people. So I have chosen to no longer engage with them and be more assertive in leaving positive comments.

*edit- you can actually block 2000 people. Which feels enough for just a reader, but not enough for prolific authors who may have to deal with this to a ridiculous degree*

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Twice this week I have had people on ao3 reply to my comments on fics just to be mean.

In one comment I had talked about something in the chapter that I liked and what I was looking forward to- and the replyguy decided to butt in and say that the part I liked didn’t actually make sense. (Rude to me AND the author).

I was heated in my response to them where I also gave a plausible way for things to make sense and they clapped back saying that it must mean that I knew they were right. (And that is absolutely not the case. They shit on what I had to say when I was trying to be nice and appreciative to the author and it felt like they were turning that into something ugly.)

I ended up deleting the comments on the thread and have gone back to read the entire WIP and leave new comments on every chapter. The author was super sweet in replying to my new comments, they even apologized for not deleting the reply guy’s comments sooner because they have been leaving crap comments like these all over their fic. (THE AUDACITY).

And then later tonight, wouldn’t you know it. I got a new one from someone else on a different fic. They were mocking that I said I was curious how a a secondary character would end up turning out (because this is a fic and not cannon, and though fics often lean into cannon for this character, I have seen plenty that take a vastly different approach).

Replyguy 2.0 decided to question if I have ever watched/read the source material because duh this character is the character as established in cannon.

And 1. What if I never had read it or watched it? Why should you give a flying fuck? And 2. It took everything in me to not respond to be like oh I’m so sorry I didn’t assume that characters are only allowed to be the same as in cannon in fics- unlike the one fic you have written in your profile. The fic in question is tagged with a f/f relationship for a character who canonically marries a man (no hint at being non hetero in cannon) and was never friends with the other girl in cannon, a character tagged as abused who was not abused in canon and a character tagged as trans who was not trans in cannon (and granted I know there can be a lot of leeway in cannon for things that aren’t mentioned specifically, but still). Like why do you think you can do whatever you want when it comes to writing fanfic- but others have to adhere to strict rules? Or readers should assume adherence to strictly following cannon?

But damn. Why are people trolling the comments on fics that are not their own? To respond negatively and without the grace or respect they expect to receive themselves?

Now I am out here worried that any comment I make will be attacked because they think the comments are for everyone and not something used specifically to thank/hype/talk with the author. I don’t want to get those notifications- but it makes me feel like if I comment on a fic- then that fic will be a target for this nonsense.

I know there are fanfic recs now on tiktok and things and it is becoming more mainstream- but heaven help the children. This isn’t even a lack of fandom etiquette. It is just a lack of etiquette.

[odinsblog]

“First season of LEVERAGE - so he's 21 years old - he shows me his watch designs. I'm expecting, y' know, celebrity strap branding or faces. No, it's engineering schematics of GEARS and shit. Pages of them. Even then, there were none so cool.” - John Rogers

[superpeanutgarden]

I need this beautiful and talented man on my blog. *especially* for Black History Month

[erkel01]

If you like Captive Prince and pretty books- please check this out!

Dazzling Bookish Shop is doing a special edition for the Captive Prince Trilogy!

(If you aren’t familiar with them- they get approvals from the publisher to do their special edition and the art involved. The books are sold as a pre-order, and the books are shipped out later.)

This set has custom dust jackets, sprayed edges, and a slip case to hold all three books! There will also be some swag you can get with a preorder like an art print and standees.

The most exciting part is that if at least 3,000 people want to order the book- the publisher can make HARDCOVERS of the series for these special editions!!!!

Right now on their website there is the option to click “notify me when available”. Clicking this allows Dazzling to keep tabs on how many people are interested and if there is the demand to get custom hardcovers.

The cost is TBA as the items in the box have not been finalized (but they typically announce pricing when they announce when the sale will be so you have some time to decide before the sale).

Here is the link to sign up to be notified: https://dazzlingbookishshop.com/collections/coming-soon/products/captive-prince

I have also included pictures from the listing! Seriously it is stunning!! A specific date hasn’t been released yet- but this will be available to order this year.

(You can also follow the store on instagram for additional updates if you are so inclined: https://www.instagram.com/dazzlingbookishshop?igsh=Y2lqMHZnaTNldWV5 )

https://www.instagram.com/dazzlingbookishshop?igsh=Y2lqMHZnaTNldWV5

Captive Prince

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[tinywolciel]

Hi, no idea if some people are interested but i contacted them to ask if they were thinking of reopening the shipping for Europe and this was their reply 🙏🏻 so we might be able to order them !!

[erkel01]

If you like Captive Prince and pretty books- please check this out!

Dazzling Bookish Shop is doing a special edition for the Captive Prince Trilogy!

(If you aren’t familiar with them- they get approvals from the publisher to do their special edition and the art involved. The books are sold as a pre-order, and the books are shipped out later.)

This set has custom dust jackets, sprayed edges, and a slip case to hold all three books! There will also be some swag you can get with a preorder like an art print and standees.

The most exciting part is that if at least 3,000 people want to order the book- the publisher can make HARDCOVERS of the series for these special editions!!!!

Right now on their website there is the option to click “notify me when available”. Clicking this allows Dazzling to keep tabs on how many people are interested and if there is the demand to get custom hardcovers.

The cost is TBA as the items in the box have not been finalized (but they typically announce pricing when they announce when the sale will be so you have some time to decide before the sale).

Here is the link to sign up to be notified: https://dazzlingbookishshop.com/collections/coming-soon/products/captive-prince

I have also included pictures from the listing! Seriously it is stunning!! A specific date hasn’t been released yet- but this will be available to order this year.

(You can also follow the store on instagram for additional updates if you are so inclined: https://www.instagram.com/dazzlingbookishshop?igsh=Y2lqMHZnaTNldWV5 )

https://www.instagram.com/dazzlingbookishshop?igsh=Y2lqMHZnaTNldWV5

Captive Prince

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[depsidase]

[omgcheckplease]

👋 Hi Wellies,

First—

Ukazu says, a rising tide lifts all boats, including the S.S. Check, Please! She’s hopeful that the success of Heated Rivalry, as well as another queer romance graphic novel-turned-TV show Heartstopper, will make the dream of seeing her work onscreen into a reality: The book has been optioned for adaptation. — Vanity Fair

Check, Please! has been optioned for a film/television adaptation. A while ago, actually—and that’s lovely. Nevertheless, the vast majority of options do not become television because it takes a million things going right to get projects off the ground.

That being said.

Ahem.

Speaking of getting projects off the ground...

From when Bitty first stepped out into the rink at Faber, to when he kissed the ice at graduation, we've all been part of this fun, weird, magical world of Samwell hockey. But when I left the world of Samwell hockey, I left knowing Jack and Bitty's story was done. Bitty's journey as the first openly gay NCAA Division I hockey captain was done. We baked the last pie; we shut off the lights at the kegster; the story was complete.

…But as I looked around I realized, I had one more story to tell.

Which is why I'm thrilled to announce that a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. Dozens of new comics, exciting update drops, your favorite characters with brand new storylines, and characters you've yet to meet.

Hello, Internet Land—SMH is coming home.

This fifth year of Check, Please! will be filled with shenanigans, drama, hockey, pies, Haus parties, and a new message of acceptance that is near and dear to me. And it's been brewing over the last year and half! But with the latest boom in queer hockey stories, I figured, hey! ¯\(ツ)/¯ Here's another one to look forward to. :)

Marginalized athletes still face harmful bigotry, and for this reason, queer sports stories are more important than ever. I love Samwell hockey and how each of you has embraced this roster of athletes.

There's so much more to come.

Ngozi 🏒🥧❤️

=

MORE NEWS? SURE:

I’ll be at Emerald City Comic Con 2026, and yes, I will be dropping exclusive details about Check, Please! Year Fived during my spotlight panel: Ngozi Ukazu - From Check, Please! to DC and Back! (Be there!)

Follow me on Patreon for behind-the-scenes on the making of Check, Please!: Year Five. I'm gonna livestream...a lot.

If only there were an original mm romance that you could read right now while you wait for more Year Five updates! Good news—John Rich & The Big Picture is very cute and laugh-out-loud funny and you can read it now, for free.

My latest graphic novel FLIP has made the best-of lists for the New York Public Library, the A.V. Club, Kirkus Books, School & Library Journal—and more. Get it here.

[icarusinfreefall]

reminder that adhd medication isn’t a luxury or preference, but a lifesaving medication. a 10 year long study in the usa showed that, when properly medicated, the rate of car crashes people with adhd get into goes down significantly–men’s rate drops by 38%, and women’s by 42%. the med shortage, denial of meds by doctors, rising prices, and war on drugs has killed–with such a car dependent society, not driving frequently isn’t an option, which means we need better healthcare and need it now.

https://shorturl.at/8VD8B

edit because i forgot to explain: short link is to an article by the washington post, it should be free to read

[icy-moons]

I’m pretty sure there’s also been a study that unmedicated ADHD increases the risk of developing dementia in old age. I’ll get back to yall when I find the study

[icy-moons]

Found it and here’s a Washington Post article if you don’t want to read a medical journal.

[icarusinfreefall]

@icy-moons thank you for this incredibly important addition!!! People with adhd are almost 3 times as likely to get dementia, and the way to prevent that is stimulant medication–more people need to know this

[azcrowleyfell]

Not to mention being properly treated and medicated for ADHD reduces the likelihood of developing an addiction or substance use disorder.

The articles below are free to access, they cite their sources if you wanna check out the studies themselves.

The Truth About ADHD and Addiction

ADHD medication is not a gateway drug. In fact, teens and adults who seek treatment for their ADHD symptoms are much less likely to abuse dr

Treating a Child with ADHD Medication Diminishes His Future Risk of Substance Abuse

To reduce the risk of substance-use disorders, treatment with stimulant medication should begin prior to 9 years of age, according to resear

[leebrontide]

ADD-certified therapist here. These claims are ALL TRUE. I don’t have the link to hand but properly medicating ADHD also reduces anxiety and depression rates and I’ve seen it improve eating and sleep over the long haul, and improve aggression in young children.

[erkel01]

For the love of all that is holy. If you have a debit or credit card (and you are in the US- though I would think this would apply for anywhere), please pay attention when making new purchases. I can’t tell you how many people I talk to in a professional capacity where they say I thought I was talking to [insert popular company name], so I gave them my card information, or I googled a number for this company and it turns out it was actually a scam number. Or people being told to buy gift cards to “verify their identity” or that someone pretended to be their boss to force them to buy these egiftcards (which are immediately sent to the scammer and then drained so the buyer is left with the cost and nothing else).

I am seeing that there is a huge uptick in AI advertising for products like supplements. If you have someone older in your life- please let them know that there is a popular one out there that claims it is a cure for Alzheimer’s. It uses AI to fabricate an endorsement from an actual, seemingly well-known neurologist. These kind of “companies” will charge you hundreds of dollars at a time, sign you up for a recurring bill that will be nigh unto impossible to stop, and they are known to be horrible to get their approval to return their product for their “money back guarantee”.

And honestly- any supplement from some shady ass company will do the same. Anything that says oh! The doctors or big pharma doesn’t want you to know about this!! Like it is some big secret and they are selling you the fountain of youth is always gonna be a fucking scam. These places don’t have contact numbers to call for help or cancellation. They will bill you out the ass and charge you every month and you won’t know how to stop it. And the kicker is that I have heard that some of them even lie about the ingredients and the customers see it right on the label once it is delivered.

People put a lot of time and effort into to trying to steal your money this way. It is not fair and it is 100% fucked up. But you need to be cautious. You need to pay attention. And for the love of all that is holy. Please. Please if you have elderly relatives in your life- especially ones that are struggling with memory- please bring up the idea that you are allowed to call your credit card company (at the number on the back of the card please) and say “hey you know what, I know I’ve been a great customer for thirty years- but I don’t need a $20,000 credit line. For safety it would be best if we lowered that- just in case.”

[danikriatura]

Elon is experimenting with brain implants on immigrants detained by ICE and without consent. Elon is experimenting with brain implants on immigrants detained by ICE and without consent. Elon is experimenting with brain implants on immigrants detained by ICE and without consent. Elon is experimenting with brain implants on immigrants detained by ICE and without consent. Elon is experimenting with brain implants on immigrants detained by ICE and without consent.

[glossyfeathers]

"I don’t know with certainty what’s happening in these facilities. I know what the infrastructure looks like. I know what the incentives are. I know what history tells us happens when you combine captive populations with ambitious medical research and deliberately removed oversight."

Who TF Is In My Head? | Part 1: The Neural Network

I’m starting a new series today, and I wish I didn’t have to.

Parts 2 through 4 cover the history of Neuralink

Who TF Is In My Head? | Part 2: Past It’s PRIME

“He’d operated on an almost permanent adrenaline high, a byproduct of youth and proficiency, jacked into a custom cyberspace deck that proje

Who TF Is In My Head | Part 3: Who TF Approved Neuralink?

In Part 2, we left off with Benjamin Rapoport and other co-founders walking away from Neuralink, citing vague concerns about safety.

Who TF Is In My Head?? | Part 4: Where TF Is Patient Four?

I’ve been staring at a GoFundMe page for 6 days now, and I can’t stop thinking about the word “storybook.”

[buffalo-tracks]

We need members of Congress to ask why DOD neurological surgery contracts are flowing through shell companies to civilian hospitals. We need the remaining FDA staff to explain what oversight exists for experimental procedures at military facilities. Because right now, all we have is infrastructure that looks purpose-built for something we’d rather not name. All we have are patterns that keep appearing in different cities but with the same components. All we have are gaps in documentation where accountability should be. And we have Elon Musk’s announced timeline: from 7 brain implants to 1,000 in fifteen months. Sixty patients per month. In a technology that’s experimental, risky, and requires extensive informed consent. Unless it doesn’t.

[tetsuooooooooooo]

[bff0f7]

so can we start hunting down white liberals now or what

[adamtheredbeard]

The full picture is even more heart breaking after you open the uncropped version. Just a heads-up, it's rough

“The Roman Catholic Parish in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was just grafitted.”

[afronerdism]

Nah let’s post it. Let’s feel it. Don’t look away.

[doobiebenson]

[butch-bakugo]

I notice alot of my followers on here skipping these posts just to mess with my lgbt ones, suspiciously the white popular ones.

Heres a not so friendly reminder, as an lgbt metis person, i dont give a single fuck what your blog is themed or if this is too painful for you to look at. Reblog this post. Reblog this post with the sources of the 751 children who were found.

Your compliance and silence as well as the compliance and silence of your ancestors is what allowed these schools to open and kill first nations children. The children of MY people.

Dont follow me if you cant reblog this post or the one with sources to your political blog or your most popular blog. Add trigger warnings if you must but if your political blog is only focused on the harms you personally face like being lgbt then you need to see some bigger pictures and stop being afraid of angering your racist mutural or actually saying some shit about racism. If you can reblog some antifa graphics or add blm to your bio to be a surface level ally, you can reblog some sources on the genocide first nations people faced and still face today.

They were CHILDREN.

They were murdered in cold blood.

[churchoftheconfusedchicken]

I’d like to add this photo I took last night in Victoria of the statue of Captain Cook. Though I myself am not indigenous, I 100% agree that these murderers, kidnappers and rapists shouldn’t have huge statues and plaques that decorate them and say how “great” they were.

Here’s another photo of the legislative assembly from yesterday. Later on there were more items, candles and signs at the memorial, as well as a big poster with 1505 painted on it but I didn’t get a picture

People need to see this. Not just quickly glance at the photos and keep on scrolling. They need to see this.

Reblog this or just stop following me

[ifiknewiwouldtellyou]

I had seen the first picture of the church, but not the second.

I went to a “Cancel Canada Day” event and burst into tears - not because I was surprised to learn of the unmarked graves (survivors told us they were there. Our government pushed it aside, and we let them), but because seeing all the people gathered in mourning drove it home: They. Were. Children.

This is my country’s legacy - and it’s not history. The last schools closed during my lifetime. My Father went to school with students who lived at the local residential school, after it was changed to a boarding house (read: holding centre) for indigenous youth who went to local schools.

They were all children, injured, abused, and killed in my country’s attempt to erase them. I want the world to see this and hold the state accountable to *active* reconciliation> I mean we could at least truly adopt UNDRIP in action instead of words for god’s sake.

[gayvampyr]

here you can read an article about a survivor of the church and some of the things he experienced to help put into perspective how awful and just how recent it was

[nothingweirdhere]

this is the memorial at the vancouver art gallery. 215+ pairs of children’s shoes (as well as stuffed toys and flowers) cover the steps…

[thefairytaler]

since I know for a fact survival theft will be going up this month, do not steal from Target, they have some of if not The highest end security measures in place, even if they don't call you out on your first theft, they know you did it, and they're waiting until you've stolen enough to get the law involved.

I am dead serious. Do not fucking steal from Target, you Will be caught.

[the-forest-library]

Get rid of ring cameras unless you like partnering with ICE

Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch

Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."

On the same day that Ring announced this partnership, 404 Media reported that ICE, the Secret Service, and the Navy had access to Flock’s network of cameras. By partnering with Ring, Flock could potentially access footage from millions more cameras.

[spitegoblin]

[ash-and-art]

This was the inevitable outcome of these devices btw

[depsidase]

[yeehawpim]

a comic about fix-it fanfics

[deadgirlwalked]

True equality was reached in Jurassic Park 1993 with Robert Muldoon and Dr. Ellie Sattler wearing the same length shorts.

[copperbadge]

On Saturday I said to my partner, as I have said for months, "A ten thousand dollar a year raise would solve so many of my problems."

As of this morning I was reluctantly looking for jobs because I love my job and don't want to leave it, but see: $10k raise problem solver.

As of noon today this was no longer an issue, because my boss called me with the news that I was getting a $10K merit raise.

I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. This is roughly $200 extra per paycheck. Enough to pay off debt faster, rebuild my savings, and spend a weekend a month in Milwaukee getting obscenely laid. The sex I'm going to have on $200 extra per paycheck. You can't even.

May all of you get the $10K raise your soul has yearned for. And whatever level of sex you can be satisfied with for $200.

[vergess]

hey bestie i think ur post might be charmed 'cause you aren't gonna fuckin believe what happened today

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.

care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.

connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims

gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme

glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.

ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme

life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure

taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies

the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care

islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support

baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies

gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.

hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste

anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care

palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon

dahnoun mutual aid - provides water, food, tents, baby supplies, financial support, and other necessities. updates can be found through their instagram

certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

adding some more!

pal humanity initiative - provides baby supplies, menstrual products, medications, and mobile clinic visits

educational tents program - running multiple educational programs for children and offering psychosocial support

thamra - distributes fresh food and seeds for gardens, as well as repairing wells. they also have a gofundme

gaza sunbirds - paracycling team delivering a variety of essentials, including food, tents, blankets, baby supplies, and sanitation systems

the one body initiative - providing tents, sleeping supplies (blankets, mattresses, sleeping bags, etc.), food, and medicine

gaza emergency fund - purchases and builds waterproof tents and portable bathrooms, as well as distributing food, hygiene products, and medical supplies

medical aid for palestinians - provides medical and psychological care. also works in lebanon

the culture & free thought association - runs various programs including clinics, classes for children, and supply distribution. focuses on women, children, disabled people, and other marginalized groups.

hakini - provides psychological support and secures access to food, shelter, medication, and hygiene products

gaza collective - running a variety of projects including restoring bakeries, providing financial support and necessities, establishing educational programs for children, and securing supplies for traditional embroiderers

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

a few more:

palestinian medical relief society - runs mobile clinics in gaza, the west bank, and east jerusalem

translating falasteen - partnering with the sameer project to provide food, water, medical care, essential supplies, and direct financial support. updates can be found on their instagram

roots of gaza - initiative from the al nasser charitable society. provides food, water, toiletries, tents and tent building services, cash assistance, and other necessities. also has a gogetfunding

healing our homeland - runs psychological support programming for women and children. also provides food, water, hygiene kits, and baby supplies. other initiatives featured on their website

sharek youth forum - provides food, water, hygiene kits, and psychological support as well as educational and development programs for young people

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

adding on this fundraiser from the arab group for the protection of nature (APN). they are doing extremely important work to support farmers and rehabilitate gaza's agricultural sector. as of june 3rd, they are about 67% of the way to their current fundraising goal - if you have funds to spare, this is a great organization to support! food sovereignty is a human right, especially as we witness deadly violence against those who have sought aid through israeli/usa-run channels.

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

a few more:

isnad and ihyaa - initiatives (in the north and south respectively) providing financial support and educational materials and spaces for students

amir ismail - Amir is a teenager working to provide food, water, and essential supplies to his local community

relief for rafah - provides food, water, and financial assistance

team hussein - provides food, water, financial assistance, tent repair, and other daily-needs support

we feed gaza - delivers food packages, water, medicine, baby supplies, and hygiene items, and runs events for children and families

watermelon relief - provides food, water, and psychological support. information on their activities available via their instagram

HEAL palestine - provides food, water, and essential supplies, as well as running a field hospital and education programs for children

bint gaza emergency appeal - provides food packages, with a focus on women, children, and older people. updates through their instagram

and here is an updated link to the wonderful gaza mutual aid fund