#theelderhazelnut

[roofgeese]

really dude

Can you use your own braincells for like three seconds?

[elligatorrex]

Theelderhazelnut and Plagiarism

I was hesitant at first to post this because I hate conflict, but someone let me know that she is trying to dispute the fact that she plagiarized by incidentally admitting to academic plagiarism. After having so many people come to me to admit that they have been victims of plagiarism too, I feel as though it is my obligation to share what not only I, but others have been going through.

@theelderhazelnut has been taking ideas, characterizations, and writing from both myself and others to incorporate into her own writing/headcanons. Sometimes, she changes her posts slightly to hide the fact that she is clearly plagiarizing. Other times, she doesn't. But that hasn't stopped others from coming to me to let me know that they noticed something that looked a bit too similar to my characters. I was content to just block her and move on, but after realizing that she can still see my posts (if one of my mutuals reblogs it, but I suspect she also has an alt), copy it, and that I can't see what she is doing because we both have each other blocked, there's really no point in staying silent anymore.

If I post a worldbuilding piece, she'll post something paraphrasing what I wrote, again, changing it slightly so that it is not a direct rip-off. If I post a character's bio, suddenly, she'll remember that her character also has that trait or completely backtrack Ombra/Falkus' entire personality to mimic what I've posted. I created Neon City (Midway City/Shinkirou/Sitama Island) to be a cyberpunk dystopia, and then Metalrealm, despite not being that way before, became a cyberpunk dystopia. This has been going on for years. She even has some of the templates that I created for myself and close friends linked in her masterpost that she did not have permission to use. The plagiarism got so bad that I actually deleted my old tumblr (neonneurons) because I mentally couldn't deal with it anymore, and now I'm redoing Kate's story for the fifth time because Ombra's story was a rip-off of Kate's previous iteration. I won't speak on the other awful ways that she has treated others since that isn't my place, but from what I've been told, plagiarism is only the tip of the iceberg.

I understand the pressure and the desire to create something good, but that desire should come intrinsically, not from a place where the goal is to stack up however many reblogs/likes/whatever someone gets from posting to social media. I have so many stories/headcanons/world-building ideas that haven't been posted to Tumblr because my satisfaction derives from having created something that I'm proud of - something just for me. What I choose to share is out of a desire to share it with people that I already have a connection with, not random people from a fandom I don't participate in. If I cared about the notes, I would be stalking every mutual/mutual-in-law/mutual-twice-removed's tag list and pounce on whatever new person was added the last time they posted something.

Do what you will with this information. I hold no ill will toward anyone. I only want it to stop because I put my heart and soul and intimate life experiences into my characters and world, so seeing them xeroxed into some grammatically-error ridden, chewed-up reproduction claiming that I have no right to them, to my life, is a bit of an insult. Below, you'll find some examples. Unfortunately, I can't fit more than 10 images in a post, so this isn't all encompassing of what has been plagiarized.

Templates

She did not have permission to copy my posts regarding Kate's flaws or her game mechanics.

Characterization

There are numerous examples of these. Shortly after posting Danny's traits, she posted Ombra mimicking it. The "pulsar state" of Metalrealmers is clearly an attempt at mimicking Kate's "Celestial body" while trying to seem as though it isn't a copycat.

Worldbuilding

Her Cult of the Elder Gods post is essentially my Mythology & Timeline of Mortal Kombat regurgitated. (I couldn't include a screenshot of mine due to the limit on pictures on tumblr, so please review the link for confirmation.)

Art

After being blocked, she somehow acquired a picture of Kate to have another artist mimic, and after being confronted about it, kindly offered to apologize for stealing from me. Clearly she knows that what she is doing is wrong and that these aren't coincidental.

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read this and for your support. It means so much to me 💕

[valyrra]

Quan Chi x Shinnok for the ship bingo? 👀

DUDE I never thought about them together but it would be incredibly hot and interesting in my opinion. I need Quan chi x Ombra x Shinnok art now hehe 😈

[simonxriley]

6 through 10 for Liz ^^

Thank you!

50 Questions For Your Characters

6: What, if anything, sticks out about their appearance?

The scar on her right eye. It's the first thing you see when you look at her.

7: Is your character good with kids?

She was never around kids until she had her daughter. She didn't even know if she would be good around kids, but she ended up being very good with kids. As long as she's not cursing up a storm.

8: What are some internal obstacles that your character has to overcome?

To let go of the anger and hate she keeps bottled up, and not in a reckless manner either. She needs to let go of the past and look to a better and brighter future for herself.

9: What emotion does your character feel most frequently?

Anger. That emotion is something she's felt for over a decade, it stuck with her in a way.

10: If your character is an antagonist or something of the like, do they self-justify their actions? If so, how?

Liz isn't really an antagonist, well maybe to some she is. But her answer would be 'because I can'. To her she owes no one answers to her actions.

[detectivelokis]

Hi! I’ve been looking for your fics for a while, but I can’t find them. Are there any links and/or tags directed to them? ^^

Hey! I don’t have a current master list since my last blog was accidentally deleted, but I have this master list from my OG blog. Most of the fics and prompts are pretty old now, but there are a bunch there.

Also, here’s my ao3. I have a couple longer Far Cry 5 and Uncharted fics there.

Thank you for asking! Knowing someone is interested in reading my stuff makes me want to go back to writing again 🖤

[scentedcandleibex]

🍸

Quan Chi was gone from the Netherrealm. Most likely to deal with Raiden. This left Ombra to deal with the Netherrealm affairs that Lord Shinnok had tasked her with.

However, Ombra was not alone in her tasks as Ombra had a friend accompanying her with tasks. A certain pink Oni friend, by the name of Kage.

The two had finished what tasks that needed to be done, so they were just sitting with each other, conversing with each other over some sake that Kage had brought while Ombra did what paperwork that she needed to do.

This continued until Ombra's last page of paperwork, when the words on the paper began to become jumbled and the room started to slowly move and spin.

Kage was becoming affected by the sake as well, as her usually pink cheeks were a tint of red, the Oni's eyes a bit hazy.

Ombra: "Is it me, or do you look more beautiful that normal?"

Kage: "I was wondering the same thing, my dear."

The tall Oni woman then stands up and walks over to Ombra's desk, causing the iron woman to blush at every step the demoness took. Ombra then stands up once Kage approaches her.

Ombra: "Where do you want to do this?"

Kage: "Here is fine, watashi no karasu."

The demoness then pins Ombra to the desk, wrapping her three fingers lightly around the dark-haired woman's throat.

Kage: "Are you sure you want this, little one?" The Oni questions. "Just a little warning for you, I do bite." The horned woman flirts.

[starneko123]

I've got you - Ombra to Sombra

Sombra had entered the bathwater that was drawn for him. He was covered in the crimson liquid that everyone should know about. Head to toe. Even the parts of him that were covered by clothing there was blood that appeared on his skin after removing it. He placed his chin in his palm as he leaned forward he glanced up to see Ombra standing over the tub and looking down at him. They kneeled so they were eye to eye and Sombra uttered a guttural thanks "Thank you." It sounded so strained like he had been choked or the voice someone makes when they finish crying and is dealing with the aftermath. Ombra ringed the water out of the cloth and began at Sombra's neck after the blood was gone there was no marking or scar to result in a choking or injury on the neck. Maybe all his current wounds were internal. Ombra sighed and did a small nod to Sombra "You're welcome."

[valyrra]

HHHNNGGG For how hot that character is:

Ombra, Falkus, Raiden and Fujin :3

DAM

Ombra: Not My Type | Alright | Cute | Adorable | Pretty | Gorgeous | LORD HAVE MERCY

C'mon. Ombra is the GOAT. The way you wrote her description is amazing. The broad shoulders, the jaw, the silvery eyes, hair!!!! Her design is a chef's kiss and She needs to be added to the MK rooster RN or I'm calling Saul

Falkus: Not My Type | Alright | Cute | Adorable | Pretty | Gorgeous | LORD HAVE MERCY

Who's immune to Jeffrey. Dean. Morgan. 👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️

Raiden: Not My Type | Alright | Cute | Adorable | Pretty | Gorgeous | LORD HAVE MERCY

The mk11 Raiden makes me wetter than Rain's magic. Especially the dark one. I need him

Fujin: Not My Type | Alright | Cute | Adorable | Pretty | Gorgeous | LORD HAVE MERCY

Bro is majestic but not my type. He's acting a bit too feminine for my liking. ITS NOT BAD I'm just not into it. He's an amazing character but I get no reaction from thinking about him