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So, uh, I’ve been gone for 6 months.

And without warning. Yeah. This is obviously unforgivable. I don’t expect forgiveness, but I would like to explain myself.

In my last post I alluded to a backlog that I wanted to focus on before getting back to Tumblr, and while I still haven’t really finished it I at least got far enough that I’d feel comfortable coming back… spoiler-wise anyway. The thing is that during all that, I started to realize that wow, it is so much nicer and healthier not being on Tumblr, so I put off the idea of coming back more and more to the point that I basically left the site without a word.

So why am I back now, you ask? Well uh, in short I discovered a site I wanted to use for a project I had in mind restricted free users to a point I considered unacceptable for my plans, and Tumblr was my only plan B unfortunately. Or in other words, I am here only because Medium is a piece of shit.

But regardless, I am here again. I deeply, deeply apologize for my absence and the worry it must have caused to my followers. Later this week, I will start using this site and interacting with you all once again in earnest.

With my reintroduction and apology out of the way, it is time for me to mention that I have some changes for this blog in mind and a thing planned now that I’m back.

The most relevant to you all is that I’m simply not going to be as active here as I was before, as my opinions on the site have not improved during my absence, and my backlog of things has only grown. I’ll still spend time here, but nowhere near the amount I used to. Will I come by every few days and reblog whatever nice art and stupid shit I see during my brief time browsing my dashboard and the usual tags? Yeah. Will I log on damn near every day and slavishly go through my dash and the tags for everything I missed as I used to? Hell no.

I plan to formally announce the other things when they become relevant, but if you’re immediately interested in the future of this blog (including one thing I’m not really going to publicly announce outside of this post) look under the cut to see my plans.

Keep reading

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Annnnd final reblog. I should probably get around to some of the things I mentioned doing. One thing I'd like to redact while I'm here: My proper return may have to wait until after the weekend, as I forgot about the Vinesauce charity stream and that's going to consume my time. Still, I can't see myself procrastinating for over a week for what that's worth.

lonely-space-detective

So, uh, I’ve been gone for 6 months.

And without warning. Yeah. This is obviously unforgivable. I don’t expect forgiveness, but I would like to explain myself.

In my last post I alluded to a backlog that I wanted to focus on before getting back to Tumblr, and while I still haven’t really finished it I at least got far enough that I’d feel comfortable coming back… spoiler-wise anyway. The thing is that during all that, I started to realize that wow, it is so much nicer and healthier not being on Tumblr, so I put off the idea of coming back more and more to the point that I basically left the site without a word.

So why am I back now, you ask? Well uh, in short I discovered a site I wanted to use for a project I had in mind restricted free users to a point I considered unacceptable for my plans, and Tumblr was my only plan B unfortunately. Or in other words, I am here only because Medium is a piece of shit.

But regardless, I am here again. I deeply, deeply apologize for my absence and the worry it must have caused to my followers. Later this week, I will start using this site and interacting with you all once again in earnest.

With my reintroduction and apology out of the way, it is time for me to mention that I have some changes for this blog in mind and a thing planned now that I’m back.

The most relevant to you all is that I’m simply not going to be as active here as I was before, as my opinions on the site have not improved during my absence, and my backlog of things has only grown. I’ll still spend time here, but nowhere near the amount I used to. Will I come by every few days and reblog whatever nice art and stupid shit I see during my brief time browsing my dashboard and the usual tags? Yeah. Will I log on damn near every day and slavishly go through my dash and the tags for everything I missed as I used to? Hell no.

I plan to formally announce the other things when they become relevant, but if you’re immediately interested in the future of this blog (including one thing I’m not really going to publicly announce outside of this post) look under the cut to see my plans.

Keep reading

lonely-space-detective

Reblogging again, for anyone who didn't see it yesterday. Next reblog will be the last I swear.

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#no i didn't draw this #ancient-skeleton-wizard

lonely-space-detective

So, uh, I’ve been gone for 6 months.

And without warning. Yeah. This is obviously unforgivable. I don’t expect forgiveness, but I would like to explain myself.

In my last post I alluded to a backlog that I wanted to focus on before getting back to Tumblr, and while I still haven’t really finished it I at least got far enough that I’d feel comfortable coming back… spoiler-wise anyway. The thing is that during all that, I started to realize that wow, it is so much nicer and healthier not being on Tumblr, so I put off the idea of coming back more and more to the point that I basically left the site without a word.

So why am I back now, you ask? Well uh, in short I discovered a site I wanted to use for a project I had in mind restricted free users to a point I considered unacceptable for my plans, and Tumblr was my only plan B unfortunately. Or in other words, I am here only because Medium is a piece of shit.

But regardless, I am here again. I deeply, deeply apologize for my absence and the worry it must have caused to my followers. Later this week, I will start using this site and interacting with you all once again in earnest.

With my reintroduction and apology out of the way, it is time for me to mention that I have some changes for this blog in mind and a thing planned now that I’m back.

The most relevant to you all is that I’m simply not going to be as active here as I was before, as my opinions on the site have not improved during my absence, and my backlog of things has only grown. I’ll still spend time here, but nowhere near the amount I used to. Will I come by every few days and reblog whatever nice art and stupid shit I see during my brief time browsing my dashboard and the usual tags? Yeah. Will I log on damn near every day and slavishly go through my dash and the tags for everything I missed as I used to? Hell no.

I plan to formally announce the other things when they become relevant, but if you’re immediately interested in the future of this blog (including one thing I’m not really going to publicly announce outside of this post) look under the cut to see my plans.

Keep reading

lonely-space-detective

Reblogging for the late night audience.

So, uh, I’ve been gone for 6 months.

And without warning. Yeah. This is obviously unforgivable. I don't expect forgiveness, but I would like to explain myself.

In my last post I alluded to a backlog that I wanted to focus on before getting back to Tumblr, and while I still haven't really finished it I at least got far enough that I'd feel comfortable coming back... spoiler-wise anyway. The thing is that during all that, I started to realize that wow, it is so much nicer and healthier not being on Tumblr, so I put off the idea of coming back more and more to the point that I basically left the site without a word.

So why am I back now, you ask? Well uh, in short I discovered a site I wanted to use for a project I had in mind restricted free users to a point I considered unacceptable for my plans, and Tumblr was my only plan B unfortunately. Or in other words, I am here only because Medium is a piece of shit.

But regardless, I am here again. I deeply, deeply apologize for my absence and the worry it must have caused to my followers. Later this week, I will start using this site and interacting with you all once again in earnest.

With my reintroduction and apology out of the way, it is time for me to mention that I have some changes for this blog in mind and a thing planned now that I’m back.

The most relevant to you all is that I'm simply not going to be as active here as I was before, as my opinions on the site have not improved during my absence, and my backlog of things has only grown. I'll still spend time here, but nowhere near the amount I used to. Will I come by every few days and reblog whatever nice art and stupid shit I see during my brief time browsing my dashboard and the usual tags? Yeah. Will I log on damn near every day and slavishly go through my dash and the tags for everything I missed as I used to? Hell no.

I plan to formally announce the other things when they become relevant, but if you're immediately interested in the future of this blog (including one thing I'm not really going to publicly announce outside of this post) look under the cut to see my plans.

So uh, hi. I still exist, surprisingly!

I don’t really have anything resembling a good excuse, this was plain ol’ procrastination and getting distracted by various things. The list of things I’m being distracted by is thinning down however, and I believe it won’t be that long after the new year that I’ll return.

I apologize for my worrying disappearance. Hope you guys had a good holiday season, and a happy new year.

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Scout: Did you just refer to the knife as the “people-opener”?

Medic: Should I not have?

#team fortress

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Here he is.

#Here he is.#ace attorney #capcom

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PLACE YOUR BETS!

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Important Warning Please Read and Share

So Scientology has recently been purchasing ad spots on social media sites including Twitter and Facebook. Scientology has always worked hard to recruit young people it seems like they’re investing in social media as well now. I know most people think Scientology is a joke but it’s a seriously dangerous cult which uses fear, extortion, violence, vandalism and various other unethical actions against those who oppose them both inside and outside the church. Here is key information on the abuses committed by Scientology:

•Scientology uses a form of pseudo-therapy called auditing which focuses largely on embarrassing and traumatic memories. Scientology collects the information you share and uses that information to threaten you if you oppose the church. They also charge huge amounts of money for auditing sessions (which is why they really are doing all this).

•They are extremely anti-psychology and psychiatry and pressure you against taking any antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or any other drugs for mental health.

•They believe homosexuality can be “cured” and are blatantly homophobic. •Enemies of the church are labeled “suppressive persons” and it is forbidden to communicate with such people. This isn’t just to limit the negative press they receive but also is a manipulative tool. If you are in the cult and decide to leave or criticize the church you stand the risk of being completely cut off from your friends and family. “Suppressive Persons” are often also harassed, stalked, or threatened.

•If you’re new to Scientology and your family or friends are worried about you being in a cult you’re instructed to cut them out of your life, increasing your reliance on the support system (though there’s nothing supportive about it) the church give to you.

•Scientology’s doctrine includes the concept of “Fair Game”. This basically says that those who are judged a threat to the Church can be punished and harassed by any and all means possible.

•Because of this, they have no moral qualms about having their members lie in court which they use to defend themselves from lawsuits or charges that they’ve broken the law and also to help win lawsuits against their enemies. •They essentially spied on and stole information from the IRS and tried to frame the mayor of Clearwater Florida for a hit and run.

•Scientology filed 50 different lawsuits in one year against the Cult Awareness Network, an anti-cult organization. Using false testimony they won one of the suits and because the organization couldn’t pay the fine Scientology took the organizations name and logo so if you were calling to get out of Scientology you’d be unknowingly telling Scientology of your intentions. (For full transparency my mom was a member of the Cult Awareness Network before it was taken over and was sued individually by the Church of Scientology)

•Scientology has an official branch known as the Sea Org, a mixture between a paramilitary group and slavery, comprised of their most dedicated members including many children/teens who’ve been raised in Scientology. This is where some of the most rampant and terrifying abuse in Scientology occurs.

•Sea Org members often work over 100 hours a week for Scientology for around 2$ per hour.

•Sea Org member’s living conditions are terrible; they live in overcrowded communal rooms with up to 12 other people, are not given healthcare unless there is a free clinic in the area, often are forced to miss meals or sleep in order to successfully completed their work.

•Several former Sea Org members have accused the church of physical abuse. •Sea Org members may not have children and women who have become pregnant have reportedly been forced/coerced by their higher-ups to have abortions.

•Leaving Sea Org without permission automatically makes you a suppressive person, so young adults who’ve been raised in Scientology who want to leave are cut off from everyone they’ve ever known with no money or job and getting permission to leave can require 3 years of hard labor, social isolation, and group pressure.

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thie above is 100% true. one of my friends has scientology and other cults as a special interest. there are hundreds of pages of documentation of their abuse that you can publicly read about.

it’s one of the scariest “religions” you’ll ever meet if not THE scariest because it was PURPOSELY created to make money. unlike most cults that do have some seed of genuine belief however twisted and off base the founders are, scientology was never a belief system - it was a get rich quick scheme for a terrible hack author who saw that there was more money to be made in manipulating people into a cult and then not letting them leave. higher and higher levels of scientology, which you have to take to be truly “clear” aka free of evil spirits, will cost you thousands and even millions of dollars. they will literally hook you into a billion year contract and then pursue you for any money you “owe” them, thousands of “back fees” for their religious training, if you try to leave.

oh and it has literally driven people to suicide as part of its goal to keep “suppressive persons” from spreading information. someone even made a fucking song about its abuses.

stay the fuck away from anything marked scientology or dianetics. narconon (NOT the same as narcotics anonymous, the 12 step program) is also their thing. never even step FOOT into one of their free dianetics “auditing sessions” because they will use it to manipulate you into joining. they are incredibly persistent and will use every trick in the book to get you on board.

scientology: not even once.

fierceawakening

It was a special interest of mine too for a while. This is all true.

They literally tried to drive a journalist crazy who reported on them critically. Paulette Cooper was her name.

They will literally attempt to make you paranoid if you ever cross them.

Hell, a few years back a guy from the BBC did a documentary on them and they did it to him, to the point where he explosively lost his temper at one of them on camera.

The intention being to make him look unstable in his own documentary so people wouldn’t believe what he was exposing.