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Celes: I do.

Kyouko: Celes-

Celes: It’s me.

Kyouko: Celes, I don’t-

Celes: I top.

Kyouko: Pillow princess.

Celes: Kyouko, not in front of the anon! I have a reputation to maintain.

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PSA about Tumblr and RP Etiquette

There has been a lot of crap going around these days and I’m going to lay this out in the hopes of bringing to light some issues that seem to plague the RP community and Tumblr in general.

First off, no this is not in response to something that someone who is currently following and that I have interacted with has done. So please rest assured if you follow me and we have threads or have had threads, this is not anything that you have done/not done.

The internet can be a cold and impersonal place that we fill with exclamations and emoji’s to try and make our interactions warmer and more personal. We put our best foot forward, trying to balance the line between being annoying and not wanting to seem uncaring.

People who interact on platforms such as Tumblr do so for a variety of reasons. Some just want the info, some come to interact and find others with the same interests, to make new friends, join in the kindred spirits of a fandom, etc.

And some people interact online because it’s so much easier and less draining than doing so in person. I know, I am one of those people. It is much easier to be the person you want to be, versus the person you feel you are in real life.

Now let’s add another layer to this and talk about role playing. It is easy, on the front side, to say “hey, I know it’s just a fictional character! I’m not crazy!” Sure, we all say it. And we all know it. But when you “meet” someone online, someone who is taking on the persona of another character and it’s your only interaction with that person? It can become difficult to find where the character ends and the mun begins.

Actually, it’s three. The Character. The Muse. The Mun.

The Character - This really only applies to characters that are established by some other writer(s). Whether it’s a character from a novel, tv show, and/or movies. The original essence of the character is established by the writer(s) and there is a foundation for their physical characteristics, behavior, skills, etc.

This is also what people in fandoms refer to as “canon”. Facts about a character that have been portrayed or stated through the original media and is considered “truth” about that character. If it happened in the movie/show/story/book, then it’s Canon.

Another phenomenon is “fanon”. This is where the fandom has taken some aspect of a character, show, or relationship and made some sort of alteration or diversion from the original (canon).

This one can be a bit more tricky to explain, so here is an oversimplified example: In the tv show, Supernatural, Angel Grace is portrayed as white light. However because it can be difficult to show this in drawings or images, fandom began to show it as a blue light. So Canon Angel Grace= White Light. Fanon Angel Grace = Blue Light.

The Muse - The muse is a person’s adaptation of a character, whether it’s an established character from a movie/show/story or even an original character.

The muse is that person’s portrayal of a character. Think of it as being an actor in a virtual world. It is there adaptation of the character if they were handed a script. It’s how they interpret the “scenes” or decide the characters responses or emotions to a particular situation.

The Mun - The mun is the actual person sitting behind the keyboard and writing the responses. A living, breathing, human being who has taken the time and skill to craft their own portrayal of a character.

The truth is we generally don’t know that person outside of a handful of posts, memes, reblogs, and some messages. And if they reply “in character” then it’s even more difficult to untangle them. To the mun, it’s a no brainer, to other muses and followers, not so much.

So, to that end, please remember that when you hate on someone, know who you are hating on. Is it the character? Is it the muse? Or is it really the mun? It’s hard to know, right? How do you separate the three?

Also consider why you feel the need to hate on someone, particularly if you are doing it anonymously. Why do you need to be anonymous about it? Are you ashamed of what you are saying or feeling? Then why are you saying it? If you can’t say it face to face (virtually speaking) then why say it?

Again, maybe you are hating on the character. So why send that to the mun? Why not send it to the original creator?

Never assume anything

I’m gonna pull out an old saying here for the young. But it goes like this: Never assume anything. It always makes an “ass” out of “u” and “me”. Got it? Hokey right? But accurate.

Remember when I said it was easier to communicate online? How much easier it is to be the person we want to be, rather than who we are in real life? Well remember that real life person is still there. With all their insecurities just like you.

It’s always easier to bury our heads in the sand and pretend to ignore something rather than deal with it head on. It’s an instinct to avoid conflict. At least for most of us anyway.

But communication is the key. And if we can communicate our intentions upfront, it can avoid confrontations and hurt feelings down the line.

So what can we do as Role players to help cut down on the misunderstandings and hurt feelings? Here’s a list I made up of things I think can help.

1. Have a rules page. State clearly what your limitations are and what sort of interactions you are looking to have. It’s okay to be picky, that’s your right. It doesn’t make you a snob or make you think you’re better than others. It’s your entertainment, so make it what you want.

2. Don’t ignore others! - This is hard for some people to understand.

When people post things like open starters and begin to beg others for interaction when they are really selective, it’s a setup for failure. People don’t understand why you ignore them when you are always posting starters or asking for interaction.

And most likely, you don’t have anything against those people, they just aren’t who you are looking to rp with. But don’t ignore them. Tell them you aren’t interested. That you appreciate their reaching out and wish them well.

You don’t want conflict you say? You don’t want to hurt their feelings? But you are. By ignoring them you have guaranteed that their feelings are hurt. And if it’s someone who is persistent then it’s only frustration for the both of you. Like ripping a bandaid off, it’s quick but a lot less painful in the long run if you do it quickly.

3. Be Honest. Whether it’s in a thread, IM, asks, memes, etc. Always be honest with others. And if you stick with the truth, you will always be on the good side.

So that’s it. Please let’s all get along. Everyone is different, it’s what makes us human and unique. Remember that. And a little kindness goes a long way.

Thank you for reading and Mahalo from the Muse and the Mun!

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Celes: Kiri, have you seen the cat brush?

Kyouko: I put it away in the hall closet

Celes: Kyouko, that's where we keep the small broom that Hifumi uses for-.

Meanwhile, Hifumi, casually sweeping his bedroom floor, humming to himself.

Grand Bois: *staring in betrayal and judgement*

#Celegiri #Celesgiri #Kyouko Kirigiri #Celestia Ludenberg #Hifumi Yamada #Grand Bois Cheri Ludenberg #musespeak #Poor Grand Bois

Worst prank Celes has ever played on you, Kiri

Kyouko: …

Celes: Well, Kyouko?

Kyouko: She used ramen water to make my coffee.

#Celegiri #Celesgiri #Kyouko Kirigiri #Celestia Ludenberg #musespeak

Celes probably enjoys spanking Kirigiri more than the other way around

Kyouko: Actually-

Celes, blushing through her makeup: Actually, Kyouko, I really do not think this question is worth-

Kyouko: While Celes does enjoy the power she holds over me when she’s in charge-

Celes: Kyouko, I truly think it would be more beneficial if we answered any of the other questions in the inbox. Do you not agree?

Kyouko:

She calls me Master. She borderline begs for it.

Celes:

KYOUKO!

#Celegiri #Celesgiri #Celestia Ludenberg #Kyouko Kirigiri #musespeak

CeLESBIAN Ludenberg

Celes:

Celes: Well, you are not incorrect.

#Celegiri #Celesgiri #Celestia Ludenberg #musespeak

Kirigiri doesn't often beg, eh Celes? (unless she's on the receiving end of a literal ass-whipping). Guess that means you've never had the willpower to 'deny' her for weeks until she was a complete mess begging you to 'release' her. If anything, it'd probably be the other way around.

Celes: Well, now that my secret is out, I suppose it can’t be helped that everyone know now…