Phony

I WANT!,,,, I WANT GRILL CHESE вαndαí

[tikkety-tok]

I would follow Kevin into Hell if he asked me to 🔥

[dreams-in-daylight]

SQUEAKY BABEY

[booyahbitches]

HEY! This is a Human Splatoon AU ask blog! This is centered between four friends who often come together to play paintball matches and shitpost together 👌

Here are some rules before you put in an ask;

No NSFW! Everyone here is a minor! >:(

No shipping the characters! Please respect them and their boundaries!

Dares and MA! are allowed as long as they're not NSFW or strange requests. (Please make sure you put in how long the MA will be. Max of 10 asks)

Here are the four, their likes, dislikes, and asking statuses;

Cyan (Open)

Pogs (Open)

Nella (Open)

Ponke (Open)

[smellysailor]

“What’s an NFT, and Why is it bad?”

Hi Everyone! I’ve had some people reach out to me today about NFT’s, and why it’s bad that Gorillaz is involved. So I’ve decided to compile a ton of info in a post for people who are confused, and tips on how to help!

TL;DR: Gorillaz have announced that they are producing NFTs, a form of crypto currency attached to digital art that wastes more energy than most people’s homes do in a year. 

What is an NFT?

An NFT (non-fungible token), also known as Cryptoart, is a unit of unique data that represents a digital item, typically digital art, music, videos, and other digital files. Basically, think of it like a Bitcoin that is linked to or attached to a .jpg. 

It’s complicated, but in theory, it’s meant to be like fine art auctions, but for digital art. However, buying an NFT does NOT give you ownership of the file, or even exclusive access to the file. Anyone else can view and save the original image/file. All the buyer gets is the unique digital metadata that is attached to it. 

Here is a video by the Wall Street Journal that does a good job of breaking down what an NFT is.

Why is it bad?

NFT’s are controversial for several reasons. 

For one, you do not need to prove that you are the original artist or creator of the digital art to tokenize it. That basically means that anyone can take your digital art and sell it as an NFT. Shitty, I know.

It is an incredibly inaccessible and fluctuating market, and works like a pyramid scheme. (linked is a very good infographic on the topic by Cabeza Patata on Instagram.)

However, the most damning and negative side effect is its environmental impact. Because of the large amount of computing power needed to create NFTs, an INSANE amount of energy is used, creating a LOT of pollution. An UNETHICAL amount of pollution.

To quote this article by Uproxx, “In one instance, the 10 seconds it took […] to sell six NFTs consumed 8.7 megawatt-hours of energy, comparable to the amount of electricity used by a household in a single year.”

It’s hard to explain exactly HOW or WHY it uses so much power, so here are some articles that do a better job of explaining it than I can:

NFTs Are Hot. So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate - Wired

The carbon footprint of creating and selling an NFT artwork - Quartz

HERE IS THE ARTICLE YOU CAN SEND TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY SAY “BUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH CRYPTOART WILL BE SOLVED SOON, RIGHT?” - by Everest Pipkin

What does this have to do with Gorillaz?

Yesterday, Gorillaz announced that they would be collaborating with Superplastic to produce products for their 20th anniversary, including NFTs.

This is a huge kick in the face due to the fact that Gorillaz has always produced music preaching environmental consciousness, and is deeply disappointing to fans. It’s hard to say if Jamie or Damon are fully aware of NFT’s impact, but regardless, it is a huge blow to the message of Gorillaz.

What can I do about it?

**DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO GORILLAZ OR SUPERPLASTIC.** DONT EVEN STREAM THEIR MUSIC. DO NOT SUPPORT GORILLAZ FINACIALLY UNTIL THEY ADDRESS THIS IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.

Instead, you can:

Support Gorillaz fan artists by commissioning them or buying their prints!

Buy any Gorillaz merch second hand/used (but take care to avoid scalpers.)

Here is a petition for Gorillaz to cut ties with Superplastic and stop production of NFTs!

Support organizations like The Climate Emergency Fund, The Clean Energy Innovation program, and other organizations fighting climate change.

Spread the word! Share this Post! Stay informed! Make sure everyone knows about the impacts of NFTs! This should go beyond the sphere of the Gorillaz fandom!

I hope this has been informative! And fuck NFTs!

[murdoc]

In addition to all of this, it should be noted when speaking on the topic of Gorillaz that the people organizing these NFTs aren’t Damon and Jamie.

Their roles in the band are primarily creating art and music, with any input they have beyond that seeming to be fairly minimal. This is pretty common when it comes to mainstream bands, but I’ve seen a lot of people directing their anger at these two when in reality this was a marketing decision.

The same people happy to capitalize off of Plastic Beach’s 10th anniversary last year are the same people hoping to get into the crypto market at the cost of our own environment. If they didn’t know that before, with this much negative press they probably do now.

[smellysailor]

Yes very important addition! Thank you :)

[killmeimbroke]

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE GOING MISSING

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE GOING MISSING

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE GOING MISSING

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE GOING MISSING

SIGNAL BOOST THE SHIT OUTTA THIS

[genderaffirmingslurs]

SUBTITLES:

Person on camera: "calling on all gen-z to help boost the crap out of this again, they're arresting all the Native American protesters over Mount Rushmore, please we need to keep track of them"

[materialisnt]

NDN Collective announces Black Hills Bail and Legal Defense Fund

link to bail fund

[yurimom]

hey kids following me seriously don’t smoke…i know the commercials are fucking annoying but that doesn’t make it worth it and quitting is hard, i haven’t had a cig in like six months and i still get bad cravings and think about smoking every other day

[yurimom]

that includes vaping, ESPECIALLY cheap vapes you buy online from like e-bay. If you’re going to vape then get a good-quality one from a reputable source otherwise it can hurt you really badly. But don’t start a nicotine addiction if you don’t already have one. It’s really, really not worth it. I’m not going to use scare tactics or bash you or talk down to you if you already smoke or vape but it’s just some friendly advice.

[yurimom]

People are reblogging this with tags like “why would you have a nicotine addiction, idiots, its boring/only for edgy points, smoke weed instead” and that just so utterly misses the point of my post…I didn’t start smoking for “edgy points”, I started because I grew up around a family that smokes, I was stressed as hell, and just that first cig made me feel better in the moment. 

I get what you’re trying to say but you have to understand that there are kids who grow up on tobacco, there are kids who don’t know how else to cope, there are kids who think it’s a small way to rebel against someone who hasn’t treated them fairly. Most of these kids are in poverty or are seriously struggling. It’s not fair to label them as nothing but attention seeking morons.

This falls into the category of “making kids feel like shit for smoking” which you shouldn’t do. It only breeds resentment and kids don’t deserve to feel that way. 

[silverjirachi]

in full disclosure when i was at my worst mental health wise i debated starting to smoke every day exactly because i KNEW it was harmful and it would just bring me slowly closer to death

please, PLEASE take care of yourselves.

[looney-toons]

let me stress one more time: smoking is addiction. no matter what it is: tobacco, vape, weed - there are serious concequences to your health (and money), and it’s quite hard to stop doing it.

you don’t want to spend time smoking while you could spend doing something else, even if it’s nothing.

you don’t want to smoke in designated areas or outside, especially if weather is raging with all its might and its the only place you can smoke (not to mention the inevitable littering).

you don’t want to smoke in your home, where it can take awhile to vent it (and if you don’t, guess what - second hand smoking is still toxic for your health).

you don’t want to debate with yourself whether you should spend money on food or on smoking.

if you smoked for awhile, you must build the nerves of steel to resist doing again, and dark days will be waiting for you to fail.

there are people allergic to smoke - they can’t be around you when you smoke (hell, imagine if you’re one of them and you’re smoking).

it’s better to never start smoking - it’s easier and better choice in long run (and for every idiot that pressures you to start smoking - tell them to fuck themselves with whatever they smoke).

[puttingherinhistory]

Don’t start smoking unless you want to ruin every long flight or long train ride or anything where you’re forced to be inside for a long period of time and unable to smoke. Smoking makes these situations like long flights, train rides, or anything that makes you stuck inside for a while complete agony. Don’t start in the first place.

[brokenribs]

Trans kids please pay attention!

If you’re currently on HRT or planning to get surgery, smoking can be *especially* dangerous and may prevent you from receiving that care.

Smoking while taking feminizing hormones exponentially increases your risk of cancer. Why? Because your breast tissue (which is right above your lungs) is growing, which requires more oxygen & blood. If you’re smoking, that oxygen can contain carcinogens, which will now be stored in all that brand new tissue.

Smoking while on estrogen also increases the risk of blood clots & heart attack

Nicotine REDUCES the circulation of estrogen, so it can essentially nullify your hormones.

Being a smoker puts you at higher risk during surgery by minimizing circulation, which can lead to infection and even tissue death.

Tobacco companies *specifically* target the LGBT+ community (e.g. pride events, bars, etc) because they know we are 1. less likely to quit 2. face higher levels of stress 3. are less likely to have health insurance

Please know, I’m not sharing this information as scare tactic, but rather trans folks are often not given this information or have providers who aren’t aware of it.

You matter. Your body and health matters. We’re here for you ❤

[templepriest-motherfucker]

Smoking and vaping is fucking rampant among people with EDs so

[the-unicorniest]

was unaware of those last two bits. and to my followers, PLEASE don’t start. its totally not worth it. I come from a family of smokers and had my experiences with it too. not fun in the slightest and just ends badly if you let it continue.

[ask-the-stankmen]

I haven't used Tumblr in a while, don't hurt me if I'm shitty at it.

So yeah duders, this is an ask blog.

Yes I made art, consider your eyes caught!

You can ask anyone from the Tankmen series(including the Thug and Henchmen if wanted) but yknow everyone loves Steve and Captain mainly-

Have at it! (Sorry if I do something wrong kekw) ((I'll probably make something better soon, but I'm just chilling for now))

[elizabitchdarcy]

hello! i know money is tight for everyone at the moment, but if anybody has a spare couple of dollars please consider donating to this fund to benefit the unhoused community that is currently being displaced at echo park lake in los angeles. echo park lake is public property that a city council member, mitch o’farrell, is closing for “repairs” — something that’s been kept under wraps and is surprising given that the park was renovated/repaired a short while ago. the repairs are a cover for the removal and displacement of a thriving unhoused community that was constructed and fostered by the people who live there— they’ve set up showers, cooking areas, community gardens, and trash pickups for themselves as a response to the city depriving them of services throughout the whole of the pandemic (read a statement from the echo park tent community here). all in all, this is a disgusting action by a city councilman who is siding with his wealthy and privileged constituents over those in the community with the most need. money donated to the gofundme will go to support the community members, their jobs program, and the cost of living/surviving this displacement.

[clownhaggard]

the popularization of rsd as an adhd thing is so fucking aggravating too bc if youve BEEN in these circles u saw it all start to catch on in real time and if uve been in those circles even a few years back the same thing happened with autism because people wanted to gatekeep "stimming" to the point ppl were convinced they were autistic bc they found pleasure or reassurance in STIMULATION.

[clownhaggard]

im pretty staunchly against the idea that you cant say you have a disorder without talking to a doctor but it is genuinely so upsetting and HARMFUL the ways that people online spread opinions, personal realizations, assumptions, etc. surrounding mental and developmental health as if they are fact. the information, truly, is out there but you HAVE to actually look at it.

people who got their primary information about autism on tumblr dot com have watered it down so severely that i have been put into MULTIPLE situations where people who identify as autistic bc their understanding of it is essentially smartmans anxiety have been violently ableist towards me and autistic people (including CHILDREN) in my life for quite literally just behaving like autistic people.

and we're all just doing it again with adhd! simplifying adhd into the disorder where you just cant pay attention and cant handle criticism is such a severe misunderstanding of how we all struggle in our day to day lives, not to mention the pervasiveness of accepting only these aesthetically or emotionally "relatable" symptoms (which are, again, usually symptoms that are comparable to anxiety or depression which is its own conversation entirely)

[parkore]

CSP is 50% off rn it includes .abr brush compatability 3d models for references and shit go get it

[b-salamander-deactivated2023021]

don’t tell anyone buuuuut…. 👀 you can download literally any premium/paid software you want for free from this website. Including csp and any adobe software

[sabertoothwalrus]

It should be noted that at 50% off, Clip Studio is only a single payment of $25 USD. That’s outrageously cheap for how good of a program it is, especially compared to how much the other software that’s out there costs. I can’t recommend it enough.

[luchia13]

hey guys psa regarding hospital bills

don’t just pay it. do not automatically pay the hospital bill when you receive it. call your health insurance provider and POLITELY say, “excuse me, i just received a bill for $1200 for my hospital visit/ER visit/etc., is that the correct amount i’m supposed to pay?” because hospitals bill you before your health insurance and they will take your money no matter how the amount due may change based on your health insurance looking at it. 90% of the time, if your health insurance is in any way involved in the payment of that bill, you do not have to pay as much as the hospital is billing you for. call your health insurance provider first, and POLITELY request clarification, always remember that the person you are talking to is human and this is just their job, and then you will very likely find out you actually only owe $500.

don’t shout at anyone about it, don’t get mad, just understand that this is The Way Things Are right now and call your health insurance provider before paying the bill your hospital just sent you. there’s a chance the hospital bill might be correct, true, but call your health insurance provider.

[smallercomfort]

THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT. after my car accident last year the hospital billed me ~$8000. They sent me letters asking me to pay, and I called them back saying my insurance was processing the claim. This is also what I told the collection agency when they kept calling me about the $1000 emergency room fee (billed separately from the hospital fee, mind you). Once everything got straightened out, all I was actually liable for was my $200 emergency copay.

[thevelvetdevil]

!!!!!!! things my ass didn’t know !!!!!!!!

[anamatics]

Yes this is a life lesson my adulting ass didn’t know I needed and I’m out 80 bucks for an anti-nausea pill. 😒😒😒😒😒

[elodieunderglass]

Reblogging for American friends.

Also, it is important [for people receiving medical care in the USA] to carefully read all of the items on the medical bill and look for errors and overcharges. I know that the normal feelings of avoidance and dread can make it hard to look at scary hospital bills, and that’s okay! But as the OP mentions, private orgs like hospitals don’t monitor overpayment of bills - they are motivated to charge you extra - and it is basically impossible to get your money back. Read the bill carefully and make sure that the charges are correct, using the links below for help if you need. If they haven’t sent you an itemized list, you can ask for one. Sometimes you will be charged extra for items or treatment you didn’t receive. Most people don’t know that you can dispute medical bills! But in 2009, Consumer Reports stated that 8 out of 10 medical bills scrutinized by a watchdog had errors, and generally you are not obligated to pay for someone else’s error.

You may be charged for using medication that you actually brought into the hospital with you - that’s easy to dispute! You may be charged for the consumables used during your stay such as sheets, gloves, gowns, etc - the hospital should actually cover that under its running budget. You may be charged for a brand name drug if the generic was available for cheaper - the links below explain how and when you can dispute this. You may be charged a surprisingly expensive “oral administration fee” (where a nurse puts pills for you to take in a little clean paper cup and then hands it to you) but that’s worth disputing if you were actually able to take the pill out of a bottle and put it in your own mouth. And so on.

8 Things You Should Know About Challenging a Medical Bill (FORBES) (includes links to sites that help you calculate how much a procedure/treatment usually costs in your area, if the costs seem super high)

7 Tips for Fighting and Paying A Huge Medical Bill (FORBES) This explains briefly how to negotiate costs, and payment plans.

10 Common Medical Billing Overcharges You Can Prevent (Bill Advocates) A breakdown of errors and overcharges to double check.

Check medical bills for errors: Overcharges are fairly common, and correcting them can save you thousands of dollars (Consumer Reports) More of the same with links to some groups.

[kilibaggins]

[citypop-sibling-deactivated2022]

i need to see y'all reblogging this bc you need to realize that if you feel any aversion to this statements you've internalized gender essentialism and are a step away from terfism, biphobia and homophobia

[chronically-aliferous]

Friendly reminder that this goes for trans men, gnc men, and nonbinary men, too!

[thesassycat]

You can only reblog this today.

[askjennaflorida]

I missed my chance last year. Not gonna let it happen again

[interfacing-with-december-deact]

happy mario day

[clonepa3]

[alphonseelricreal-deactivated20]

today’s a national holiday

[popko--mandrake-moved-deactivat]

awwwwwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[joygucci-deactivated20160123]

Reblog if you're black tumblr.

You don’t have to be black, it just means you support us, you stand by us and your for us.

[redheadsims-cc]

[remus-sanders-is-the-bestest]

BLM is still a thing. If you don’t reblog this, but would’ve in June/July you were only in support of black lives when it was a trend. They still need justice

[appraisedtiktoks]

[femmefae-deactivated20230807]

[niyarest]

write your url by only using emojis

🍅✨✨

[ecl1psical]

🌠👥

[sword-and-nightingale]

🗡🐤

[praeca]

@just-petty-thoughts @just-potato-thoughts

[collie-cutie]

😞🙍

Why isn’t there an owo emoji

[fiveteeth-deactivated20240408]

🍾🧂

no table :/

[clairityintimesofcrisis]

👿😠😡2️⃣3️⃣9️⃣7️⃣

:D

[one-sexy-fucking-toucan-deserte]

1️⃣😳🔞🐦

[dimitrescuscatboy-deactivated20]

⛓👍🐦

(let’s pretend those are bars or something)

[kitty8roses]

🐱8️⃣🌹

[seratoga-system]

⚔🗡🔫👬👭👫

[cakepaint-deactivated20210414]

🍰🎨

[stacrossedmanta]

🍦🏬

[phonysparrow]

🕵️‍♀️ 🐦