Intend to? I already have.

Hello. Anthony here! I am a biostatistician, and I am married to skyberries (now princess-interrupted). I am also a former contestant on RRN Survivor: Cape Verde, in which I was a finalist. My fandoms include the Tales series, Fire Emblem, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Digimon, Pokemon, RWBY, Miraculous Ladybug, Fairy Tail, Dangan Ronpa, Log Horizon, Higurashi/Umineko, Game of Thrones, Survivor, and most Nintendo franchises.

[catgirlcourtjester]

[algopop]

YouTube White Noise copyright claims test by Sebastian Tomczak

A 10 hour video of just white noise has triggered automated copyright claims from several copyright owners who then profit from lending out their supposed intellectual property. Gizmodo comments: “ the absurdity of someone claiming ownership of a bunch of frequencies with equal intensity playing simultaneously—that’s all white noise is—clearly illustrates just how beyond broken YouTube’s automated copyright system really is.“

[ryebreadgf]

[theonetruetrash]

I love it when people talk about gay supports, or letting the protag romance all ( of age ) same-sex characters in Fire Emblem and how they shouldn’t be added because “It’S nOt ReAlIsTiC”

Like, okay two problems with that.

1. Considering that the player avatar can romance like 99% of the cast of the opposite gender ( excluding like, maybe some DLC units, captured units, or units that otherwise have no supports at all ), “realism” is kind of thrown out the window. It doesn’t make sense for every female in your army to want to bone the male avatar, and same with male characters toward a female avatar. Realistically, some characters just wouldn’t be attracted to them, or better yet, are deeply in love with somebody else ( see Cordelia, Oboro, or Hubert ). Hell, “realistically”, not all of the characters would be fucking straight. Aside from the bi/pan/demi/playersexual/etc. characters, there should be some exclusively gay ones too, or better yet, there should be some ace/aro characters that aren’t just impossible to romance because the devs just didn’t want to make a lot of supports for them, but because they just genuinely aren’t interested. It’d make more sense to make that argument for a small group, but for an entire army?? No, more than that, multiple armies of characters over the course of a number of games???? Yeah, no. That’s not “realistic”, that’s just erasure.

2. This is Fire Emblem. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s not exactly realistic. It’s a game series in the “fantasy” genre, where most of the conflicts are caused by dragons going insane due to old age or just because they’re just really douchy like that, and the only way to stop them is some magical McGuffin that usually turns out to be, or is related to, the Fire Emblem. “Realism” isn’t exactly a priority. There’s nothing “realistic” about your waifu always going into battle with barely any clothes and no armor on, even if they’re not a physically adept unit. There’s nothing “realistic” about children going back in time from the future or living in the Outrealms and then returning to the present to fight with their parents, or the fact that somehow every single child of every single couple in the army is suited for combat to the degree that it is viable for them to join a goddamn war. There is nothing “realistic” about single characters, usually being a lord ( or some non-Jagen retainer-type like Titania or Seth ), being able to single-handedly take out entire armies on their own. Realism isn’t exactly an important factor. Now I get it, what you actually mean is that you want the characters to be realistic, you want them to feel like real people, even if the circumstances surrounding them are more fantasy-esque - but then I implore you to refer to issue number 1. once more, because the romance aspect of these characters has never once been “realistic” throughout the entire series.

You don’t care about the “realism” of your characters romantic endeavors until the prospect of characters being distinctly not hetero comes into the equation. Gee, I wonder why that could be? So either make all the characters romancable by the same sex, make the cast more sexually diverse, or stop fucking complaining about “realism”.

[rocktheholygrail]

There are so many unintended consequences to well-intentioned actions. It feels like a game you can’t win.

[rocktheholygrail]

#CHIDI WAS RIGHT

[cosmik-homo]

The Good Place really went with making their new Point ‘there is no ethical consumption under capitalism’ and I respect that

[toastbutteregg]

[kingofthebouncycastle13]

The music in water levels:

[ros3quart2]

The castle level:

[gloamglozerglam-deactivated2022]

This conversation delighted me. Is it angst or is it hilarious you decide

[borrelia]

all advertising needs to be destroyed im sick of ads on the free apps that *came with the computer i bought*.. on MY computer! im sick of 15 seconds of advertising before i watch a video made by a zillenial then paid to recite how much they love the new mocoa cocoa drink mix im sick of brands pretending to be my friend im sick of urban space used only to sell you products (later, somewhere else) im sick of subscription services im sick of copyright im sick of new roads for new customers for our new walmart im SICK!!!! burn it all down i can't live like this!!!!

[borrelia]

i have adblock too!! but u kno what it doesn't matter bc i still see ads whenever i use my phone, youtubers are still paid to advertise mid-video, i still see ads on fucking windows MEDIA PLAYER i still hear ads on the radio i still see them on the side of the road theyre still on TVs in the store that ONLY play ads theyre still on GAS PUMPS!!! gas pumps where they simply can't afford to waste the 60 valuable seconds of you standing chained to the pump without blasting video ads in your face! there shouldnt even BE an adblock, i just shouldn't be surrounded by ADS!!!!

[otherwindow]

Consider: A fantasy series where the court wizard is treated and portrayed just like an IT guy. Court Wizard, fixing the Queen’s magic mirror: has’t thee attempted cleansing and reapplying the runes anew?

[otherwindow]

Court Wizard sees like 17 hexes in the magic mirror and finds out the Flamebarrier blessing was turned off.

[otherwindow]

Court Wizard finally fixes the magic mirror and sees a reflection of the Queen reciting: Show me beautiful forest nymphs. Show me where to find beautiful forest nymphs. Show me local witches willing to summon beautiful forest nymphs to my kingdom. Show me beautiful witches. Show m

[adobe-outdesign]

I realize it’s just because they’re trying to introduce the audience to the concept of Pokemon and everything but nothing will ever be funnier to me than prof oak being like “these are creatures called Pokemon, they live in all sorts of environments!” like imagine if you met a biology professor and they were like ‘I’ve been studying these intriguing creatures called “animals”’

[huffylemon]

[what-even-is-thiss]

Witch: Ah, so you've come to me.

Maiden: Yes. I need your help.

Witch: Unwanted baby?

Maiden: No?

Witch: Want someone dead?

Maiden: What? Of course not.

Witch: That's all I know how to do. What do you need?

Maiden: I'm starting to see why you were shunned from the village.

Witch: Yes, I've killed a lot of people. What do you need?

Maiden: There's a pox in the village.

Witch: It wasn't me this time.

Maiden: I know. Can you fix it or not?

Witch: No. I'm not licensed for that.

Maiden: What do you mean you're not licensed for that?

Witch: I got kicked out of the herbalist's coven.

Maiden: For killing people?

Witch: For killing people.

Maiden: Great, now what do I do? There isn't another witch for at least three towns over.

Witch: And he's an enchanter blacksmith type. Makes protective amulets and beefs up swords. Makes really good horseshoes. Can't fix poxes. Makes a mean rabbit stew though. And...

Maiden: And is very good at sex and hard to kill, yes everyone knows that. You tell us repeatedly. Even though we kicked you out.

Witch: It's important. How are you not dead yet, by the way? You're an adult and you haven't bought anything yet so you should be dead by now.

Maiden: I'm not into people that way. Your weird sex based spells don't work on me. That's why I'm the one that came.

Witch: I would branch out but I'm barred from taking more classes at the guild. Because of the murder.

Maiden: Right, well I'm gonna go before you poison me.

Witch: What about the pox?

Maiden: I do have a mild form of it so you've been exposed too. Someone of your age is much more likely to die from it.

Witch: What?

Maiden: I'd suggest you find an accredited friend that hasn't been convicted of unnecessary murder.

[what-even-is-thiss]

Maiden: I have come a long way to find you.

Enchanter: One second. (throws a sword over his shoulder where it crashes into several metal tools and starts glowing)

Enchanter: Okay, what do you need?

Maiden: There's a pox in my town.

Enchanter: (pulls an amulet out of his pocket and holds it over her head)

Enchanter: You don't seem to have it, but it's touched you.

Maiden: I got better. Can you help?

Enchanter: I enchant swords. Why are you visiting me?

Maiden: Because the only witch in our town is...

Enchanter: Wait, don't tell me. Are you from Ravenfalls?

Maiden: Yeah.

Enchanter: Tabatha. Of course. That quack.

Maiden: She only kills people and does abortions.

Enchanter: Oh no she doesn't do abortions. She just drowns babies. I don't even think she knows what a fetus is.

Maiden: Oh.

Enchanter: Yeah. Terrible cook too. Normally herbalists are pretty good at cooking but she's just...

Maiden: The worst. I know. Do you at least know who can help? All of our elders and babies are dropping off like flies. People are strapping chickens to their arms. It's a mess.

Enchanter: (clicks tongue a few times) The nearest guy that specializes in pox is in the mountains. Not the coast range but the big angry looking pointy ones to the east. What were those called again?

Maiden: The Death Mountains?

Enchanter: Yeah, those. Unfortunate name, really. They're almost tolerable in the spring and summer. Don't know why they live there though.

Maiden: Can you teleport me there?

Enchanter: Why do people always ask that? Look I don't know what you've been hearing from Tabatha or traveling merchants but that's not safe for living creatures.

Maiden: Then what do I do? By the time I get back half the population will either be dead or still have birds strapped to their arms.

Enchanter: I hate to suggest this but you could like... with a shapeshifting dragon? And then ask for a wish?

Maiden: I'm not into people or dragons that way.

Enchanter: Then I guess I'll see if I can do something for your horse's shoes but that won't be nearly as fast.

[what-even-is-thiss]

Maiden: I have...

Herbalist: Come a very long way to see me. I know.

Maiden: How did you...

Herbalist: Everyone says that. Come sit. Do you like tea?

Maiden: I don't have time for tea. My village has a pox.

Herbalist: Which pox?

Maiden: It's mostly affecting older people and it's... purple.

Herbalist: Oh. What shade of purple?

Maiden: Very bright.

Herbalist: Oh, that's not a pox. That's a curse. Or a curse mixed with a usually just annoying pox. Someone in your area has probably pissed someone off.

Maiden: I'm from Ravenfalls.

Herbalist: In that case I think we can both guess who brought forth someone's ire. Who created it though, still remains a mystery. In any case, you can buy this bag of weeds and instruct people to boil them in small batches and inhale the steam. It won't cure anything, but it will most likely help people breathe better, which may help them survive long enough to fight it off.

Maiden: What do I do about Tabatha and the people strapping chickens to their arms?

Herbalist: My dear, some things can't be fixed completely. Plant this all over your town though and Tabatha will most likely avoid you. You can have these for free.

Maiden: I'm not going to bring some magic plant into town unless I know what it is.

Herbalist: Oh, it's not very magic. It's a cedar tree I've enchanted to grow very quickly. She's deathly allergic to cedar wood and pollen.

Maiden: Oh.

Herbalist: I really can't do anything for the chickens though. People will do strange things when they're desperate.

Maiden: Will I ever know who cursed us?

Herbalist: You may or may not. Wile you're here though, would you care to buy a love potion?

Maiden: I'm not into people that way.

Herbalist: You wouldn't fit in at the witches guild then. That's why most of us go in. It's a very good profession for swingers.

Maiden: That's why I went into city government. Well, thank you for all that.

Herbalist: And thank you for visiting. Tell the enchanter that I said hi and tell Tabatha to take a hike for me.

Maiden: I will. You have my word on that.

[what-even-is-thiss]

Enchanter: Hello.

Maiden: Enchanter? What are you doing here?

Enchanter: My name is John.

Maiden: It feels weird to call you that. You're the magic blacksmith I met on my quest.

Enchanter: I understand. So do you know who I'd talk to about renting a lot here?

Maiden: For what purpose? Oh, right. Me. Talk to me about it. I manage Lord Raven's lots and do logging and hunting permits and collect rent and whatnot

Enchanter: I want to set up my shop here. Business is better here for weapons and ever since she moved out, well...

Maiden: Was she after you?

Enchanter: She was under the impression that we were still married.

Maiden: Yes, she definitely was. Well, I think I can set you up. The village will benefit from having a reputable witch nearby. I'll get you in contact with a carpenter and scout out a spot for you.

Enchanter: Wait, I have something for you.

Maiden: An amulet?

Enchanter: For keeping away unwanted romantic advances.

Maiden: (covers her mouth and starts crying just a little bit)

Maiden: Sir, I can't...

Enchanter: You drove away a person that made my life a living hell for years. You saved your town. You drove out a murderer. You went into the Death Mountains in the middle of the winter. Take it.

Maiden: (takes it) John, did I ever tell you when we met that I desperately wanted to become friends with you?

Enchanter: No, but once I'm moved in I think we can give it a try.

Maiden: I'll get the paperwork and meet you at the tavern. Dinner's on me.

[what-even-is-thiss]

I'm so happy whenever people know exactly where I was going with something.

[bi-arikado-deactivated20200601]

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[presidentark]

what order are you even supposed to read this in?

[bi-arikado-deactivated20200601]

I don’t fucking know my man

[ahdok]

The answer to your question is actually “you’re not” - this is only 1/3 of the whole sign, and you need all of it to be able to read it sensibly. But, before you start thinking “oh well, I guess that’s not so bad then” - Here is the entire thing, with a handy guide to show you how to read it.

[salty-red-mage]

[bigwordsandsharpedges]

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

to whatever teenager needs to hear this:

statistically your generation is having less underage sex & drinking less & doing fewer drugs & generally making better choices than your parents’ generation

the shit you see on tv is just a bunch of middle-aged tv producers (who should know better) sexualizing you & projecting onto your age group. 

do your best not to internalize it as normal (it’s not!), and absolutely call them on their bullshit. 

[guerrillatech]

[headspace-hotel]

I thought this was my hometown for a second

[enchantingcoffeenightmare]

[tacofriend]

So this has actually been cited by academics as part of the major draw to online spaces is the fact that just existing in public is reacted to with hostility and punishment. Gretchen McCulloch discussed this is in her book Because Internet, citing research that shows teens and young adults want to be outside! We want to spend time in social places, it’s just that there aren’t any places to exist in public without being charged for it.

[triforce-princess]

[musicforyourplants]

[boy-matt-deactivated20181204]

*slams reblog*

[ariesaav]

Klezmer dolphins.

[willcub-deactivated20180521]

I don’t know that I’ve reblogged anything faster in my entire tumblr life.