Spread the DA Love Anon Account

This is a person or group of people who wanted to spread the love in the dragon age fandom. Loving our content creators can spread positive change! Please remember that you too are more than capable of being part of this movement!

[spreadthedaloveanon]

An Introduction

When this account was created, it was never intended to post ANYTHING. However. We have made the decision to use this space to reblog fandom positivity and spread love to specific creator when they are targets of bullying. 

What is this?

This is an account for a person and/or group of people to send content creators in the DA Fandom love anonymously to counteract several creators getting hateful messages during Kinktober 2020. The account will remain active even after Kinktober 2020 to send positivity. 

Are you sending all the positive anons in the DA Fandom??

No!! ANYONE can send positive anons in the DA Fandom and I ENCOURAGE you to put some love in the asks of your favorite content creators. I hope this account just starts a movement of being kinder to each other in general. 

Can you send _______ some anon love?

Maybe. This account is going to continue sending anon love to anyone targeted by hateful anons AND just fantastic content creators AND enthusiastic content lovers. There is a list of people this account plans to send love to, but suggestions are welcome! I’ve opened up the ask box if you want to recommend someone with two caveats: 

If this person is new to the creator(s) of this account, it may take some time for someone to familiarize themselves with their work and leave a meaningful anon. 

If this person is known to have participated in toxic fandom behavior of any kind without ever apologizing or changing their ways, they will not be receiving anon love from this account, but this account also won’t be used to call anyone out. Those asks will simply be ignored. 

I don’t like that second bit. Who makes the decision about what is toxic? 

The owner(s) of this account. If you don’t like the decision, make another DA love account and start your own campaign of positivity. More power to you. 

On that note, all IPs are tracked to this blog, and if we notice a troubling pattern of hate mail coming to us, evidence will be gathered and sent to people who are very good at collecting and disseminating evidence. 

Who is running the account? 

Probably not aliens. Probably. 

On that note...

SPREAD THE LOVE, DA FANDOM.  

[sinsbymanka]

Resources for People Who May Realize Their Friend Group is Toxic

I’m the same person who has brought you some of the other resource posts that have been floating around during The Mess (thank you @weird-in-thedas for that name it has become a classic). 

Today I’m bringing information for people who may be tired of belonging to a group that seems to have encouraged their members to be dishonest, go against their moral code, and engage in continued attacks on others. I am putting the rest of this under a cut in case it is triggering, but this post isn’t as long as some of my other ones. Promise.

Keep reading

[spreadthedaloveanon]

This is an appreciation post!

In honor of @kunstpause, @elveny, @charlatron, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, and @visceralcoma this is a creator appreciation post! Here’s how it works:

Reblog and say something you appreciate about ANY of those five OR

Reblog and add in some love for any other Dragon Age fandom member OR

Spread the same kind of love in the comments! 

Let’s lift up some of our favorite people! Ready, set, go!

[spreadthedaloveanon]

Help us spread the love

Hey everyone!! We want to share with anyone and everyone that deserves it, but we need your help by telling us who to send a message of love to.

Have someone you want to shower love on in the DA community? Maybe you are shy, maybe you just want to be anon for whatever reason. But their anons are off!!  Here’s where this blog can help. Send us who you want anon love shared with. You can share with us your message of love, support, positivity and we’ll share it with them anonymously. SPREAD THE DA LOVE!!  

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[just-dread-wolfing]

I thankfully have missed everything, but I also avoid DA drama like the plague. I’ll definitely be following some of the people in the comments. Anyone who reads this, my blog will forever be a safe space. We love all ships here.

[if-blogs-were-real]

No drama here either. Only positive vibes and lots of DA love. I write too♡.

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[vermiliondoll]

@cartadwarfwithaheartofgold you are such an amazing person. Don’t let anyone tell you something else ❤

I guess almost all if my treasured mutuals, I do consider as total sweethearts, were already mentioned.

Just some adds I also experienced as good people out there, because they were supportive the past 6 months I ’ve been part of DA fandom:

@a-shakespearean-in-paris @wolfsmist @khajiithasnowares @xqueen0fhellx @aaronoodle @in-arlathan @johaeryslavellan

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[hollyand-writes]

Thanks so much for recommending me, Manka, and I rec you back! Also gonna add some of my own DA fandom blogger recs to this list, even though I’m also very good friends with many already mentioned above, like @storybookhawke and @misssowinski and @barbex, but anyway I’d like to add: @vonuberwald, @tearsofwinter, @varghaxa, @ayantiel, @criticallyours, @stitchcasual, @lucyrne, @bengalaas, @gremlinquisitor, @asaara-writes, @visceralcoma, @weird-in-thedas, @womenofthedas, @hechizero-emplumado, @heartsyhawk, @andrastini, @andrew-blackthorn, @kagetsukai, @delancet, @illusivesoul, @contreparry, @norageonlypancakes, @natsora, @lesetoilesfous, @overthinkingfeathers, @dorianpink, @gothkimmyschmidt, @lesquatrechevrons, @pinkfadespirit, @1980sbusinesswoman, @fireferns, @freyanuris, @dovabunny, @teamblueandangry, @thejourneymaninn, @the960writers, @loquaciousquark, @danaduchy

[lethendralis-reblogs]

So many wonderful ppl mentioned! I would love to also highlight a few more amazing DA-centered blogs (sorry, if there are repetitions from previous commenters): @serpentsshipmate @serial-chillr @serphena @theluckybard (amazing traditional fan arts, this blog needs much more views!) @nug-juggler (amazing DA and ME fic autor and a pencil artist to boot), @schoute (dearest friend and wonderfully talented artist), @leothelionsaysgrrrr, @naeviss (love DA themed Inktober drawings so much!), @sleepbeliever, @elbenherzart, @the-upper-shelf, @solas-disapproves, @boosarts, @hechizero-emplumado, @midnightprelude, @nipuni, @innerman-k, @pikapeppa, @whatsherfacewrites, @kourvo, @kallielef to name a few!

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[chillyrose]

I would like to add my name to the list if thats okay? We just love and appreciate Cole here and also lovee other peoples ocs!

Been posting a lot of Genshin impact tho

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[hollyand-writes]

Thanks so much for recommending me, Manka, and I rec you back! Also gonna add some of my own DA fandom blogger recs to this list, even though I’m also very good friends with many already mentioned above, like @storybookhawke and @misssowinski and @barbex, but anyway I’d like to add: @vonuberwald, @tearsofwinter, @varghaxa, @ayantiel, @criticallyours, @stitchcasual, @lucyrne, @bengalaas, @gremlinquisitor, @asaara-writes, @visceralcoma, @weird-in-thedas, @womenofthedas, @hechizero-emplumado, @heartsyhawk, @andrastini, @andrew-blackthorn, @kagetsukai, @delancet, @illusivesoul, @contreparry, @norageonlypancakes, @natsora, @lesetoilesfous, @overthinkingfeathers, @dorianpink, @gothkimmyschmidt, @lesquatrechevrons, @pinkfadespirit, @1980sbusinesswoman, @fireferns, @freyanuris, @dovabunny, @teamblueandangry, @thejourneymaninn, @the960writers, @loquaciousquark, @danaduchy

[spreadthedaloveanon]

Big thanks to:

@wardenari, @gaymingbinosaur, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @musetta3, @hollyand-writes, @chillyrose, @lethendralis-paints, @zuendwinkel, @if-blogs-were-real, and @marvelmaven for recommending themselves or other blogs as safe spaces! We’ve added all your posts to our queue! So many great people on these lists! 

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[musetta3]

I love these lists, great job, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @gaymingbinosaur, and @wardenari! They are wonderful members of the fandom, kind, supportive, and lovely people. Many on those lists I would’ve recced myself (and I also highly recommend the three listed above, they are fabulous), so I have some others that I would like to add:

@kita-lavellan @ma-serannas-vhenan @curiositykilledthecas @brightoncemore @silvanils @knightdawn @kemvee @serphena @bluetreeleaves @moonlightheretic @anavakarian @ellie-effie @followingthewolf @curiousartemis

I don’t think I overlapped, apologies if I have. Reblog and add your own recommendations! <3  

[spreadthedaloveanon]

Content Creator Appreciation Post: Kunstpause!

This is a @kunstpause appreciation post!

We thought Kunstpause could use some love, so we decided to start the trend! Please reblog or comment on this post and add on what you appreciate about kunstpause!

We’ll go first:

We adore the way Kunstpause approaches everything with a sense of humor. Seeing her #kunstpause rambles on our dash always makes us smile! We also think she’s an amazing support for other people in the fandom and we appreciate her a lot! 

[wardenari]

Once again happy to see that I’m following the RIGHT people in the DA fandom because there’s apparently drama that I am missing (I missed lots of it this year and despite my posts this year about it,  the only reason I even KNEW there was drama was from other people talking about it).

BUT I’m sad to see several mutuals taking a mental hit from it. I see a few considering leaving the DA fandom and that just makes me sad. If the people with a healthy relationship with the fandom leave - those that don’t treat others like dirt for which characters they like, for enjoying smut, for artwork, etc - then all that is left are the toxic people and that’s just sad. 

Please, just block or unfollow people posting toxic things. It’s OK to take care of your mental health. It doesn’t mean you need to leave the fandom. I can recommend people you can follow that don’t have fandom drama (except to protect people attacked by it or call out people that are causing it, but they themselves do NOT attack people). I hope you choose to stay so that non-toxic people remain in the fandom. But I also understand if you need to go for your own mental health.

I’m sad at just how many mutuals left the DA fandom this year because of toxic people. People whose posts I loved seeing. Whose fics I had loved reading that now go unfinished. Whose artwork I adored that either left Tumblr all together or now participate in a fandom I’m not part of.

I hope you stay, but I understand if you don’t.

[gaymingbinosaur]

I’d love to have some more non toxic blogs to follow though o think your recommendations will probably be blogs I already follow. But I’m also willing to ref people.

[wardenari]

This is by no means a complete list, just people I know for sure are supportive of others, kind, fun and non-toxic. I’m sure there’s lots others so PLEASE don’t have your feelings hurt by me not mentioning you. Please instead reblog this and add your own blog to the list so others know about you <3 

Ok, so here’s who I can say for sure to follow:

@kemvee, @a-shakespearean-in-paris, @charlatron, @jacklyn-flynn, @nug-juggler, @snippetsrus, @thefoxinboots, @pookydraws, @laraslandlockedblues, @elveny, @kunstpause, @schoute, @goblin-tea, @shadesyste, @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold, @eccentriccoffeebird, @princessvicky01, @helluvawriter, @noire-pandora, @fandomn00blr, @misssowinski, @faerieavalon, @cornfedcryptid, @roguelioness  AND I KNOW THERE”S MORE but my medicated brain cannot remember everyone so please please please don’t be offended if I missed you.

[gaymingbinosaur]

There’s a couple I missed on this list so yay new people! The only one that I can add off the top of my head is @herald-divine-hell and @bigfan-fanfic though they have multiple fandoms. and I have adhd and maybe dyslexia so if they are on there sorry.

[sinsbymanka]

I can add more! I’m so sorry there are people being bullied (and yes - anyone who feels the need to attack strangers in a tag they know they’ll be looking at is engaging in bullying, no matter their age or circumstances.) 

This is a list of blogs I have deemed personally safe for me to follow based on two criteria: 

They tag their content with an easy to understand, filterable system. 

They do not engage in bullying behavior to my knowledge (and I truly believe none of them ever would) 

Many of them also meet a third criteria, which is being absolutely lovely and supportive people. They may not be the right blogs for everyone to follow, but I recommend them wholeheartedly for the DA Fandom!

@catalystcrisis, @another-rogue-trevelyan, @blarfkey, @punwolf, @jellydishes, @ashalle-art, @kourvo, @padme4000, @vulptilla, @roseategales, @lethendralis-paints, @musetta3, @uchidachi, @effelants, @amarmeme, @tessa1972, @enigmalea, @goblin-tea, @wickedwitchofthewilds, @noire-pandora, @storybookhawke, @queen-kass-the-writer, @lavellanvibes, @serial-chillr, @resjade, @hollyand-writes, @barbex, @zuendwinkel, @parera-zuul-jar, @paraparadigm, @eranehnm, @curiousthimble, @biowarejnky, @starsandskies, @alyssalenko, @tightassets, @dalish-rogue, @thevikingwoman, @sharkapologists, @corylion, @jarakrisafis, @midnightprelude, @kittimau, @tevivinter, @fluffymabari, @scharoux, @pikapeppa 

Sorry if I tagged anyone that had been tagged!

[old-eccentriccoffeebird-deactiv]

Reblogging this again for the list of wonderful people to follow As well as I’m going to give these people I don’t know a follow as well

[dagiftexchange]

Dragon Age Gift Exchange!

Would you like to get a Dragon Age related gift this season? Would you like to give someone a Dragon Age related gift this holiday season to make it a little brighter? If you said “yes” to each of these, you’re in the right place. If at least 20 people sign up, I’ll run this event. If it’s less than 20 I won’t have enough people to make decent matches. Some people love Solas, some people hate him. Some people adore Cullen, some people can’t stand the sight of him. I want to pair people up who have similar interests to keep it fun for all involved. Rules: It’s very simple. You don’t have to be on Tumblr. Anyone can participate. I have an email box set up specifically for this event. (To be deleted early 2021.) doglover941ferelden at the ever popular gmail and com First fill out this short form: Dragon Age Gift Exchange

Second: If you want a gift which has to do with your personal Warden, Hawke or Inquisitor, make sure there’s screenshots for them which are easy to find. If you’re using Tumblr, create tags for them.

Third, be respectful. Don’t sign up and forget to send a gift. If you need to back out of the event, contact me and you’ll be removed without question. Don’t kill characters out of spite. Don’t be disrespectful to other fans - no gatekeeping, bullying, shaming, real world politics, harassment, or anything which makes other fans uncomfortable. If you wouldn’t want to be treated that way, then don’t do it to someone else.

Deadline for Signing Up: November 25, 2020 Matches will be sent out: November 26th - 30th (if at least 20 people sign up.) When to send physical gifts by mail: Before December 17, 2020 (if you’re running late, it happens. Contact me so I can tell your recipient.) Send as early as possible if you’re shipping internationally. When to send digital gifts: December 18, 2020 - December 25, 2020

[spreadthedaloveanon]

On Recent 2020 Events

We'd just like to say that American DA Fandom members were so supportive of each other during the last crazy week. Thank you all so much for being the best kind of community ❤

Also, to the non-American DA Fandom members, thank you for your endless patience and kindness towards the Americans. It's been amazing to see this community come together during this time.

We see you all out there spreading the love. You're all awesome.

[spreadthedaloveanon]

Hate Speech: What is it and How to Handle it on Tumblr

What is Hate Speech? 

Hate speech is any post on Tumblr that encourage violence or hatred. In particular, content posted for the purpose of promoting or inciting the hatred of, or dehumanizing, individuals or groups based on race, ethnic or national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or disease.

These would be posts calling for the death of a racial and gender group, posts threatening harm to people based on religion, posts attacking people who are transsexual, or any other number of posts. These are just a few we’ve seen recently. 

How do I Handle Hate Speech?

First off. I encourage you, if you see hate speech and know someone in the group who is being attacked, to drop some love in their inbox or DMs. Chances are, if you’re seeing the Hate Speech, they already have too. Make them feel safe when the world looks not safe. Drown out love with hate. If you want us to do that for someone too - drop us a DM or ask and let us know this person could use some love. You don’t have to tell us why. 

Second - report the hate speech to Tumblr. Their community guidelines can be found here. There is a “Report Hate Speech” button beneath the Hate Speech section, it’ll lead to a form where you must give: 

The URL of the post

The reason you think it’s hate speech (something simple like ‘attacks people who are Jewish’ is fine) 

Your Name

Your Email

The more times a post is reported, the better the chance the post will be removed, so we all have a responsibility to report these posts and make communities safer for marginalized communities. 

Third, please do not reblog the hate speech, even to call it out. Tumblr’s algorithm favors posts with high interaction and engagement, so the best thing to do is report and do not engage at all. If you feel the need to warn others about the hate speech and/or the blogs spreading it, please screenshot the post and place it under a “read more” so that marginalized communities do not have to see it over and over again. Also make sure to use the appropriate tags. 

Fourth, block and remove yourself from the circles of people who post hate speech. If they do it once, it could be ignorance. If it’s a pattern of behavior after they have been informed, there’s a problem. You’re under no obligation to fix anyone who thinks it is okay to bully and mistreat others. 

If you’ve got questions - drop them in our ask or DMs. Yet again - asks will not be answered publicly. However, if we get a good anon question we need to follow up on we’ll make another post. 

<3 The DA Spread the Love Anon Crew

[spreadthedaloveanon]

Hate Speech: What is it and How to Handle it on Tumblr

What is Hate Speech? 

Hate speech is any post on Tumblr that encourage violence or hatred. In particular, content posted for the purpose of promoting or inciting the hatred of, or dehumanizing, individuals or groups based on race, ethnic or national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or disease.

These would be posts calling for the death of a racial and gender group, posts threatening harm to people based on religion, posts attacking people who are transsexual, or any other number of posts. These are just a few we’ve seen recently. 

How do I Handle Hate Speech?

First off. I encourage you, if you see hate speech and know someone in the group who is being attacked, to drop some love in their inbox or DMs. Chances are, if you’re seeing the Hate Speech, they already have too. Make them feel safe when the world looks not safe. Drown out love with hate. If you want us to do that for someone too - drop us a DM or ask and let us know this person could use some love. You don’t have to tell us why. 

Second - report the hate speech to Tumblr. Their community guidelines can be found here. There is a “Report Hate Speech” button beneath the Hate Speech section, it’ll lead to a form where you must give: 

The URL of the post

The reason you think it’s hate speech (something simple like ‘attacks people who are Jewish’ is fine) 

Your Name

Your Email

The more times a post is reported, the better the chance the post will be removed, so we all have a responsibility to report these posts and make communities safer for marginalized communities. 

Third, please do not reblog the hate speech, even to call it out. Tumblr’s algorithm favors posts with high interaction and engagement, so the best thing to do is report and do not engage at all. If you feel the need to warn others about the hate speech and/or the blogs spreading it, please screenshot the post and place it under a “read more” so that marginalized communities do not have to see it over and over again. Also make sure to use the appropriate tags. 

Fourth, block and remove yourself from the circles of people who post hate speech. If they do it once, it could be ignorance. If it’s a pattern of behavior after they have been informed, there’s a problem. You’re under no obligation to fix anyone who thinks it is okay to bully and mistreat others. 

If you’ve got questions - drop them in our ask or DMs. Yet again - asks will not be answered publicly. However, if we get a good anon question we need to follow up on we’ll make another post. 

<3 The DA Spread the Love Anon Crew