Other Souls Network

A chat server for spiritual otherkin and soulbonders over the age of 18, with a focus on those who come from worlds considered to be fictional.

[othersoulsondiscord]

I'm very interested in joining this server, however it does not look like there has been much activity on this blog for a couple of months. Would I still be able to apply?

honestly the blog has never been very active and mainly just existed for the purpose of posting periodic updates. that being said however I think this is a good segue into an announcement we've been meaning to make for a bit now.

while Other Souls will not be shutting down or ceasing operations as a server, we will no longer be accepting new applications or welcoming new members. our purpose has shifted from being a semi-open community space to a closed circle of friends, most of whom have known each other for years, due to what can best be described as a complete and total lack of desire on the part of the mod team to engage or interact with the broader nonhuman/otherkin/fictionkin social media community in any way, shape, or form.

we appreciate your interest and the interest of everyone who has applied or considered applying in the last couple of weeks. for anybody still looking for an active server run by cool people who aren't completely exhausted, check out this 16+ fictionkin server run by Rookery (long-term Other Souls members and fromfiction mods).

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

Hi! I sent in my application last year but then this blog became unavailable, should I send it again or was it rejected? It was under the name of Star (some things changed since then but I don't know if they'd make enough of a difference to reapply again)

I looked back through the applications and the one we have from a Star had a pillowfort link that was unavailable and a tumblr that hasn't been updated since the beginning of 2018. if you'd like to resubmit an application with current pages and information, please do!

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

You might want to add a link to the application to your pinned post or links or buried in your FAQ or something that's more stable than just a post floating around.

we actually intentionally don't supply the link on its own anymore due to too many people (antis and under-18s mostly) who clearly just went straight for the application link without reading our info first.

I did decide to pin the information post where the application can be found, so thank you for the suggestion!

- Axel [ Legion ]

[othersoulsondiscord]

if you were removed from the server, please read!

a small handful of inactive members were automatically removed from the Other Souls server today due to a revamp of the “AFK” role and its functions. this change is part of an overhaul of some of our security measures to ensure that the server remains active and engaging, and everyone removed was a holder of the AFK role.

if you were removed as a part of this change and wish to reapply and be active, you can do so at any time, either by using our application form or directly messaging the server owners on Discord: [ Legion ]#0013.

- Mustang [ Legion ]

[othersoulsondiscord]

At the risk of repeating what’s already been said, we feel we should reinforce some basic tenets of the server and the environment we strive to create for our members.

We are not an RP server.

This means we don’t allow or sympathize with “kins/kinnies” or “kinning”, which is RP divorced from a fandom context thanks in no small part to the actions of antis.

We are not a fandom server.

Our focus is on people who have been depicted in fictional media, yes, but we aim to create a space for people who dislike their sources and fandoms, the actions of fans and fandom groups, and their often-unhealthy obsessions with characters so they can exist without fear that they will be pushed into positions, roles, and situations that one would find in those spaces.

This means we do not condone self-shipping, waifu/husbando culture, and otherwise “simping” for a character in the traditional fandom sense. Our focus is people and their lives first and foremost and always will be, and we aim to respect the experiences of our members in a time where fandom culture is nearly impossible to escape.

Mod Hange

[othersoulsondiscord]

a note to all applicants - READ BEFORE APPLYING

your DNI and/or blacklist CAN and WILL get your application rejected.

we keep making posts to this effect, but applications still keep coming in from people with extensive DNI and blacklist criteria. it doesn’t matter if it’s just personal preference. it doesn’t matter if it’s “standard DNI criteria”. whatever you think makes your DNI or blacklist an exception, it isn’t an exception. if you have a DNI, BYF, or blacklist that contains topics, groups, fandoms, kinks, or concepts that apply to our preexisting members, your application will be rejected.

but why?

because this server is not meant to be accessible to everyone or to meet the needs of everyone. we do not have a blacklist or a list of triggers. we do not require spoiler tags or censoring of words or topics. that is never going to change. other souls is a small, private, invitation-only group that is primarily geared toward fictionkin and soulbonders who may be ostracized, rejected, or otherwise made to feel unwelcome in the greater community. in order to maintain this atmosphere, it is necessary for us to ensure that our members never need to fear judgement, hostility, or “callouts” from incoming people.

if you plan to apply, please take a moment to consider whether or not the information in this post is applicable to you. thank you.

[othersoulsondiscord]

Hello Hello! We sent a request form to join the server a while back, and we were wondering if it went through? thank you! -Moonpool

We did receive an application with that name, but feel that you may not be a good fit for our server. Thank you for your interest!

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

it’s come to my attention that tumblr is failing us yet again and answers to asks may not be appearing properly (or at all) on dashboard view, so I’ve added a tag for answered asks to make them easier to find for the time being.

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

Hello! I'm a past life/spiritual otherkin, but I use words like kinnie/kinning/kin as shorthand due to my being autistic and that is the language I was introduced to the community with, and I'm very nervous at having to police my language if I join your server. Will I be free to speak as I please or will I be invalidated for my word usage?

We strongly prefer for our members to avoid certain terminology such as “kinning” and “kinnie” due to their associations in order to maintain the intended atmosphere we’re trying to achieve within the server. If you would view this as a form of invalidation, this server would probably not be a good fit for you. Thank you for your interest.

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

state of the server

hello hello, new followers and long-time followers, members and non-members alike! there’s been a bit of radio silence on our end for some time now and I feel like it’s only fair to offer answers to a few questions that have come up in the last few months.

is the server shut down / inactive?

no. while we are a very small server, we are active daily with several longtime members posting frequently.

are you currently taking applications?

yes. while applications are still open, we have not been taking new members for some time. this was an unofficial policy enacted by the mod team following a few unfortunate events within the server involving members we believe were accepted in spite of being a poor fit for the server. in an effort to preserve the intended atmosphere of the server and avoid future mishaps, we temporarily suspended invitations to new members. if you applied within the last few months and would like to apply again, please feel free to do so HERE.

why did you reject my application?

we check the blog, carrd, twitter, and/or other social media of all applicants and use their overall presentation to determine whether or not someone is initially a good fit for the server. some things that will result in immediate rejection of an application include: - substantial amounts of discourse, politics, or current events on your social media - a substantially long DNI - a DNI that includes ANY of the following: kinks, fandoms, ships, artists, dynamics, sources, doubles, or anything termed “irredeemable media” or similar - using terminology such as “kinnie” or “kins” in your about or in your application

please refer to our policy on antis HERE for further information.

can you add my friend / partner / canonmate, etc.?

it depends. feel free to send out our application to anyone and everyone you want to. however all new members are treated equally, meaning if your friend, partner, canonmate, etc. does not fit the criteria for the server, we will not extend an invitation to them.

how do I get in touch with the server owner or mod team?

the server owner (me) can be reached at [ Legion ]#0013 on Discord or through the shared personal tumblr of our system, ournameislegion.

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

applications are now open again!

[othersoulsondiscord]

Other Souls is temporarily suspending approval of new members

sorry for any inconvenience!

if you have any questions or concerns regarding our application process, you can DM the mod team via this blog, or contact the server owner directly (Axel#5000) on Discord.

[othersoulsondiscord]

Other Souls Official Policy re: antis, anti behavior, and anti rhetoric

in the last few months, we’ve received several applications from people who have DNI criteria that directly contradicts our server policy with regard to “anti” behavior and rhetoric. below is a quick clarification of our stance, our rules, and our expectations regarding those things.

1) squicks are okay. you are not only allowed, but encouraged, to avoid things that you find personally upsetting or unpleasant.

2) you are expected to police yourself, and yourself ONLY. this includes, but is not limited to:

leaving a conversation that makes you uncomfortable rather than asking that the conversation be stopped or redirected

using personal discretion to mute channels if you would prefer not to be aware of certain conversations

and asking for the nsfw role only if you feel you are able to judiciously and responsibly curate your own experience

3) we welcome "problematic" people. period. end of story. end of discussion. regardless of their kintypes, their canons, their ships, their fandoms, or whatever they did in a past life (whether they regret it or not). this has been our stance, and will remain so. however, please refrain from discussion of current or real life illegal activities within the server.

4) nsfw is covered under this stance, no exceptions. we welcome people with all kinks, all relationship dynamics, and all interests. we have a section of nsfw channels to allow our members who wish to be able to discuss those things openly and without criticism or judgment to do so. please bear this in mind when requesting the nsfw role, or choosing to interact in the nsfw channels.

5) we don't care what the reasons for your feelings are. this is not intended to sound harsh or insensitive. however, our priority always has been and always will be our established members and their comfort and safety. if your application attempts to explain that you're only anti-XYZ because of ABC reasons, that isn't going to cut it, and your application will be rejected. if you join thinking XYZ won't be discussed, or that the mod team won't allow XYZ to be discussed, you are incorrect, and you do not belong here.

[othersoulsondiscord]

Hello, i recently put in an application because im otherkin and wanted to meet like-minded people. Although i do have DID, me identifying as otherkin is purely spiritual and has nothing to do with my mental health. I genuinely believe in having non human past lives. The topic of soulbonding also interests me and i believe myself to have a soulbond, again nothing to do with my mental health. Would i still be allowed to join?

Yes. As long as your otherkin / fictionkin identity is based in a spiritual or metaphysical belief, any kind of psychologically-based experiences won't affect your ability to join!

if you'd like to come off anon and let us know which application was yours, we can check on it and get back to you.

- Axel

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[othersoulsondiscord]

I just wanted to know - is this server still accepting new members?

We are! If you have any questions about an application you’ve already sent in, you can contact us off anon and we can check on it for you.

- Axel

[othersoulsondiscord]

hey there, i was in the soulbond tag and found your discord server. i would be interested in joining,but the link to the application doesn't seem to be working?

Thanks for the heads up! I'm not sure what happened with the old link, but hopefully this one will work. If not just give us a shout.

https://forms.gle/v9evrxdiUJy4LhPo8

Other Souls Network Application Form

If you wish to receive your invitation in a way that does not require a Discord friend request, please state this when filling out the form.

- Axel