tangerine!

[tangerp]

Howdy! I'm luri and I've decided to make a resource blog with the encouragement of my friends. I've been in the Tumblr rpc for over a decade and have written several PSAs with over 100+ notes each, so hopefully my advice will continue to help the community.

This blog will be a resource hub for my previous PSAs and new ones that will continue to be peer-reviewed. I also encourage you to send asks if you'd like me to tackle a particular topic.

- Subjective topics will not be rebloggable. - Informative topics will be rebloggable.

With that being said, my advice isn't gospel; love it or hate it, do what you will with it! But if anything hateful is sent regarding any topic, the user will be hard-blocked. This blog is a drama-free zone.

you can also find me at : @airxn . @empcrer . @korck . @lurinoodle

to do :

planned: 01. when a situation should be a callout requested psas: 01. curating your space 02. handling asks

* these are placeholder titles and can be changed at any time!

[starsweepersmoved]

a reminder about multimuses

we don’t owe you a muse to be active.  if you follow us a specific muse or perhaps a handful of them and we haven’t made them active/done anything with them in some time, you have plenty of options for how to go about this and demanding that that muse be made active is not one of them.  some muns are better at balance than others, some prefer to let their muses take shifts, some just work with whoever is strongest.  we will go with our own flow and not whatever flow you want from us.  if you’re in this situation:

consider asking if the mun would be up to plot.  sometimes inactive muses are inactive simply because winging it or coming up with things on the spot is harder with that muse at the time.  some muns put muses that have been getting little interest inactive.  some muses do better with plotting.  even if the mun still isn’t entirely feeling them even for plotting, they’ll probably be glad you were respectful, and maybe even feel excited that someone wants that muse ( though high key recommend also asking to plot with at least something in mind so you’re not making them feel like they’re doing the work for something you want ).

just keep scrolling or block the tags of the muses you’re not interested in who are getting more attention from the mun.  let them have fun with who they’re enjoying most at the time.  it’s just not that hard.  if you have zero interest in that muse, no one’s going to force you to pay their posts and such attention.

unfollow.  like if you’re following and waiting for a specific muse and just getting annoyed/angry with the mun, just leave.  we don’t want you hanging around if you can’t respect us loving other muses ( or at least i know i don’t ).  we’re a multimuse blog not a “tell me which muse you want and i’ll provide at exactly that time” blog.

consider learning about the muses they’re excited over or who are currently active.  getting into an unfamiliar fandom or even just learning about that one unfamiliar character can be a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy the mun.  it’s a great way to bond with the mun, too, and will make them more excited to rp with you with the character you were really hoping for because you gave their other muses a chance and got to know you as a person and writer.  you might get a new relationship or verse you never imagined having.  maybe you’ll even come to like the material if it’s a canon.  the mun probably has some good info pages for you to read or is more than happy to ask questions if you don’t want to watch said material ( or if an oc, of course ).  plus there’s the beauty of search engines.  if you like watching five seasons of that one tv show you adore, you might enjoy twenty minutes of reading a bit about your friend’s character.

[mcflymemes]

i've made a post like this before, but just a thought: i don't think that "personals" or "personal blogs" know that's what we call them. when you say "personals do not reblog or like posts" i don't think they understand what that means. like i think it's a term we made up for non-rp blogs, not what they call themselves.

instead, i think it would be best to start saying "if you are not a roleplay blog, please don't like/reblog my posts" or something like that instead. that makes it a little more clear to everyone.

[alreadyboring]

since we're resharing the extension that adds extra spacing (which is helpful!), i'd like to share a couple resources i have (and use) that do the opposite, plus a couple other accessibility tools for other common rpc aesthetic choices. these are all website based and can thus be used on any device or browser.

eta: you should adapt your formatting to accommodate your writing partners!!! i'm not posting this to help you get around that, i'm posting it for the sake of initial interactions and to help improve your general tumblr rpc experience.

convertcase can remove extra spaces/whitespace, emojis, empty spaces, punctuation and more from any block of text you paste in.

code beautify has standalone tools for much of the above (remove extra spaces, remove whitespace, remove punctuation) plus a lot of other tools in a similar vein.

title case converter converts text into sentence case, all lowercase, or all uppercase.

onelinetexttools and yaytext both have tools to convert stylized text (unicode fonts, etc.) into plain text.

textise converts any webpage into just plain text. you can change the font, font size, color, and a lot of other settings to make things easier to read. it doesn't remove anything but images, but in combination with other tools can still be incredible helpful.

[pantserspen]

How to Fix Underwriting

1. Slow down at emotionally important moments.

Big emotions need space to land. If a scene feels rushed, pause the plot briefly to show how the moment affects the character.

2. Add reactions, not explanations.

Instead of explaining what a character feels, show it through physical responses, hesitation, or small actions that reveal emotion naturally.

3. Ground every scene in the senses.

If a scene feels thin, add one or two sensory details—sound, texture, smell, or temperature—to make the moment feel lived-in.

4. Let thoughts interrupt action.

A line of internal thought can deepen a scene without slowing it too much. Thoughts show stakes, fear, longing, or conflict beneath the action.

5. Expand consequences, not events.

You don’t need more things to happen—you need to show what matters. Focus on how events change relationships, decisions, or self-perception.

6. Strengthen setting where emotion peaks.

The environment should echo or contrast the emotion of the scene. Setting is not decoration—it’s emotional reinforcement.

7. Add specific details instead of general ones.

Underwriting often relies on vague language. Swap “they argued” for one sharp line of dialogue or a specific breaking point.

8. Let dialogue breathe.

Short dialogue exchanges without pauses can feel flat. Add beats—silence, gestures, interruptions—to give the conversation weight.

9. Show transitions between scenes.

If scenes jump too quickly, readers feel disoriented. A brief transition helps establish time, mood, and emotional continuity.

10. Clarify stakes early in the scene.

If readers don’t know what can be lost, scenes feel empty. Make sure the character wants something specific and fears losing it.

11. Use the “what are they feeling right now?” check.

After each major beat, ask what emotion is dominant in that moment. If it’s missing on the page, the scene is likely underwritten.

12. Expand scenes that feel “too clean.”

If a scene resolves too neatly or quickly, it probably needs more tension. Messy emotions and unresolved feelings add depth.

[mcflymemes]

remember that this is always a slow time for the rpc. as we get deeper into the holiday season, remember that people are finishing classes and taking big tests. they're slammed at work or taking on extra jobs to pay the bills. people are stressed about money or family, figuring out flights or trips, dreading the colder weather, struggling to put food on the table. some people are experiencing more dark outside than light, which might mess their schedule up a bit. some deal with seasonal depression during these months.

when your dash is slower and quieter this time of year, and when less people are liking your posts or sending memes, it doesn't mean the community is dying or we're all headed for the end times. i understand that less interactions or less support might be discouraging, especially when some of us are already dealing with the doom and gloom of darker, colder months and the stress of the holiday season... but please don't turn around and scold people for their inactivity or their lack of enthusiasm. don't get fatalistic about the fate of this community and declare it prematurely dead. this period of time always happens every year. now is not the time for unfair expectations. now is the time for kindness, generosity, understanding, encouragement, and love. now is the time for "take your time with replies," and "talk to me if you need anything. i'm here for you."

[crabussy]

HOW TO GET YOUR ACCOUNT BACK FROM RANDOM NIGHTMARE SURPRISE TERMINATION!!!!!!!!!!!

I woke up on sunday morning to find that my whole account had been terminated out of the blue. VERY DISTRESSING!!! if this has just happened to you, YOU CAN GET YOUR ACCOUNT RESTORED. the best part is, everything remains intact! your messages, asks, followers, posts, etc. don't fret!! they restored my account only a day after it had been terminated. usually, it takes one to two weeks for a response. HERE'S WHAT I DID!!!

it's important that you send a SUPPORT TICKET. don't randomly email them!!! go to https://www.tumblr.com/support and choose "terminated account" as your reason.

include the email of the account that got terminated. this makes it easier for them to recover it! if you can't send it from that email, just include it in the message.

include the following: to the best of your knowledge, you have re-read the site rules and you haven't broken any site guidelines. state how important your account is to you, and stress how thankful you are for their help in recovering it. BE POLITE. EVEN IF YOU'RE UPSET OR PISSED OFF!!!! it significantly ups your chances of being listened to. I included the phrase "I'm sure you understand the importance of this" which is corporatespeak for "FIX THIS OR SO HELP ME GOD" and that seemed to get their attention.

you can also @ support on tumblr with the issue, and @ them on another site (e.g. twitter). there's a chance they'll see and respond quicker! cover all your options. the reddit for tumblr account termination is no longer active so don't bother with that.

if they don't respond within a few days, reply to the confirmation email they sent after you sent in your request. follow up! ask for updates! reiterate the urgency of the situation! make sure you're not responding to an address with "noreply" in it!

REALLY HOPE THIS HELPS!!!! all is not lost you just gotta be STERN AND POLITE. it's terrifying to have your entire account vanish overnight but there is always hope okay. love you good luck

[byluna]

custom colors? double,  nay,  even   triple   spaced   text? format your tumblr text any which way you want with the free space generator by luna!

HOW TO USE

write or paste your text into the text field!

in the bar at the top you'll find the tumblr formatting options, custom colors + a few other fun bits and bobs

when you're satisfied, just hit the GET CODE! button, which outputs your text as html! you can skip right to step 5, unless:

if you also want double- or triple-spaced text, simply hit DOUBLE SPACE IT! or TRIPLE SPACE IT! right above the code. this only works after you've generated the code.

copy your code and then go into the settings menu of your tumblr post. under "text editor" you can choose the html editor and paste your code in there.

and done! add any images you'd like and you're ready to go!

please message me if there are any issues with this generator! consider a little like or reblog if you've found this useful ❤️

[nikozai-ceo]

Guide to save all your Docs at once

I know right now there is a scare about Google deleting documents randomly, due to the whole nsfw ban going on. Truthfully google has ALWAYS been doing this type of crap. Sometimes documents won't be hit, sometimes they will randomly be wiped. It's nothing new. But it's ALWAYS a good idea to actually save the document so you have it on your laptop at hand, instead of trusting google to keep it safe.

So I'll have a guide how to save all or whatever documents you want, without having to go to each document and saving it there.

Go to your document page and hit the three lines

This bar will show up, go to Drives.

You'll come to a page with suggestions, go to the side bar and hit 'my drive'

Click on the 'type' bar and hit 'documents'

After that, if you want to save them ALL, scroll to the very bottom so it loads all the documents, then hold 'ctrl' and the 'a' key and then click on a document. This will select ALL your docs. If you want to pick and select certain ones, just hold 'ctrl' and click which ones you wanna save.

Once you have them selected, a new bar will show up. Click the lil download button and it will download them into a zip and save to your computer.

There you go! Done! Files are nicely kept and saved.

[mcflymemes]

random pro-tip: don't reblog a ton of memes at once. if you want a variety, reblog one or two at a time at most. reblogging a bunch at the same time is potentially overwhelming for anyone trying to swim through a sea of posts and might annoy rather than assist them. and put a link to your meme tag in your pinned to make it easy for people to find your memes to send them!!!

[kyleblackpaw]

i feel like we as a digital society have forgotten the important rules of the internet

Don't feed the trolls

Never give out personal information

Anonymity is the best defense

Don't click suspicious links

Don't click popups and ads

Just because it's written doesn't mean it's true

You are responsible for your own experience

There is porn of everything, act accordingly

[painsandconfusion]

Writers, here’s your reminder that you should be doing warm-ups!

Athletes need to warm up. Musicians need to warm up. Artists need to warm up. Heck, I even have to play a few matches in video games before I get into a groove every day.

Warm-ups help you get into the right headspace, give you more control of your actions and word choice, get you comfortable in your physical setting (eg: with your keyboard, notebook, tablet, or whatever you're writing with), and spark creativity.

Even if you don’t think you have spoons to write, sit down and do a couple warm-ups. If you still don’t want to, that’s alright. But. I think you’ll be surprised how often they help break that ice.

5-15 minutes is all you need. I personally set a timer for ten minutes each time and do not stop writing until the time is up. Your warm-up can be anything at all so long as it gets you writing and starts nudging those creative juices.

Here's some common warm-ups:

Journaling. Just jot down some notes about your day. Feel free to really lean into something that you noticed. We're going for description and details -- try to avoid settling into a spiral or focusing on something negative that will upset your creativity.

Short story prompts. Type that into Pinterest and pick the most ridiculous, cliche thing you can. Write a little scene, story summary, or even a rant about why you do or don't like the prompt. Just write.

Vocab challenge. If you like a bit more critical thinking to get you in the zone, have a random vocabulary word generator spit out five or so words. Check their meanings and jot down a little story or thought that includes all five. You get more familiar with beautiful and descriptive language, and it gives you a much narrowed prompt (which is lovely if you're like me and suffer each time there's an open-ended task assigned).

Character moments. Try putting your character into a generic setting and write down almost meticulously what their thought process would be. Follow them realizing they've just stepped in mud or dreading the start of the day. Pick a mundane thing and describe them working through it. This will not only get your writing going, but it will wake up the character's voice in your head.

Ongoing storytelling. Did you know that Whinnie the Poo was A.A. Milne's warm up story? He would jot down a quick little story with those very basic characters and did so every day. Whatever came to mind. He kept writing little tidbits on the same characters and eventually it turned into a series. Having that ongoing plot with isolated scenes and simple characters can help you feel more motivated to sit down and write.

Get-to-know-you-questions. Google a list of basic first-date questions (there are a million out there) and answer one yourself. Go into specifics. Where do you most want to travel and why? Let yourself ramble until the question is fully answered.

Writer's block blues. This is a favorite of mine. If you're truly stuck, write about being stuck. Eg: 'I'm supposed to write for ten minutse, but that feels so stupid and impossible. No one is goign to read this anyway. I have no ideas and the page is so overwhelming when its blank. I used to be able to write on and on and nothing could stop me. it was like breathing. but now I have nothign and do nothing and I can't even do a stupid prompt-' Even the rambling and ranting got me writing. It made things easier. It made writing this post easier. Also -- notice the typos? Yeah, don't fix those. You're in writing mode, not editing mode when you're doing this. If you edit while you write, you're forcing yourself to stay in your executive and calculating headspace rather than falling fully into creativity and dream. Ignore the mistakes. That's for future you to handle.

I've officially rambled far too much, but I hope that helps even a little bit. Live well and write often, my friends. Best of luck to you <3

[tangerp]

How to Handle Anon Hate

Anonymous hate, or anon hate, has been a user issue since the dawn of its feature. As of 2023, only Tumblr users can send anonymous asks. Receiving hateful or harmful anons is stressful and disheartening, but there are ways to protect yourself.

What not to do: Do NOT answer anon hate and do not acknowledge it publically. Answering or acknowledging anon hate will encourage the sender to continue to harass you. The sender wants a reaction out of the user, negative or otherwise. Acknowledging the anon gives them what they want.

Acknowledging or answering anon hate also exposes other users to negativity, which creates an unsafe dash environment and protects no one.

What to do: If you receive anon hate, block the anon or turn anon off through your blog's settings. You can block anons on desktop by going to the three dots in the upper right corner of the ask ( also known as the meatball menu ) and click Block @Anonymous.

You can block anons on mobile by going to the meatball menu on the anonymous ask and clicking Block @Anonymous.

What blocking an anon does: Blocking an anon completely blocks the sender's IP. This means the user who sent hate can't send an ask, anonymous or otherwise, to the user on any account. They can not make a new account to send an ask to your blog.

What blocking an anon does not do: The sender will not show up in your blog's blocklist. As of April 2024, there is no way to reveal who sent anon hate.

The sender can still interact with your blog through replies, reblogging, liking posts, and sending IMs. It is unlikely they will send hate through other means without being anonymous. If they harass you off anon, block the user.

If you see a fellow Tumblr user being harassed by anon hate, remind them to block future anons and to turn off anons for their inbox.

[tangerp]

Topic: Hi! So I'm debating on letting a partner know that I'd like to stop writing with them. Any suggestions on how to do it politely? Thanks!

Hi! If this is a writing partner you haven't spoken to much, or at all, it's okay to softblock. Otherwise, it's okay to inform them you're not clicking with them collaboratively, and unfortunately no longer interested in writing with them. Thank them for their time and wish them well.

Hopefully, they'll give a kind response in return and you can both go your separate ways. If not, do what you feel is appropriate to curate your space and keep yourself safe.

[tangerp]

Here is a short list of basic resources to aid in your Tumblr RPC experience and resources to aid with editing replies.

RPC Resources:

-XKit Rewritten- Allows for trimming reblogs for replies, quick reblogs, quickly adding tags, and mutual checks on the dash. Chrome Download . Firefox Download -New Xkit - An older version of XKit Rewritten, but includes features such as their blacklist that is more powerful than Tumblr's blacklist feature. Chrome Download . Firefox Download -UBlock - Useful for blocking ads, scripts, and disruptive UIs. Link. -Session Box - A multi-login tool for Chrome-based browsers that allows a new tab to access a different login. Works well for users with multiple main accounts who don't want to log out each time to switch Tumblr accounts. Firefox has this as a built-in feature. Chrome Download

Text Editors:

-Grammarly - A typing assistant that was founded in 2009, Grammarly is a free program that aids in the grammar of your typing and makes suggestions for clarity, spelling, and punctuation. Chrome Download . Firefox Download -Space Generator - Created by Byluna, this text editor allows for quick font editing for your reply. You can give custom colors to your text, double space, or triple space at the click of a button, and if you accidentally close the tab the site will not lose your progress. Link. -Cool Text Fonts - An older site that provides fancy fonts that you can copy and paste into your replies. Link.

Disclaimer: It is not necessary to edit your text in the Tumblr RPC.

There are plenty of other useful sites and programs, so if you'd like to add any of your own, feel free to do so!

[airxn]

Protecting Yourself from Fetish Mining.

The rise in fetish mining anons has become horrifically rampant over the past year in RPC. Unfortunately, many folks have fallen victim to them due to the nature of fetish miners. The purpose of this PSA is to aid in spotting fetish mining anons within the Tumblr RPC.

Before I continue, please proceed with caution as this topic is adult themed but is a PSA for everyone. I will not go into detail about any fetishes. To learn more about general fetish mining, and what to look out for, check out this detailed PSA by BeckiiCruel, and this PSA about fetish mining within the art community by BluSilurus.

What is Fetish Mining?

Fetish mining, within the Tumblr RPC, is the soliciting of fetish content through Tumblr's inbox via anonymous asks. These asks are sent without the receiver knowing their true purpose and without their informed consent.

People are allowed to have fetishes, but fetish miners thrive off their victims being unassuming and unable to give informed consent. Fetish mining is a nonconsensual fetish and exploits their victims into giving them fetish content.

What to Look For.

Fetish miners within the Tumblr RPC use the anonymous inbox feature to conceal their identity, evade accountability for their actions, and come off as nonthreatening. They'll most likely come off as playful and exploit the fun in receiving anonymous asks within the RPC.

Fetish miners prefer targeting SFW blogs over NSFW ones. Why? Fetish miners want to claim their asks are not of fetishistic nature and to deny the receiver consent. They rely on plausible deniability in order to continue sending asks to their victims.

Please note that anything can be a fetish. Fetish mining asks will appear as innocent as possible to trick unassuming victims into giving them fetish content. They can also be super subtle or extremely obvious. Here are a few behaviors and examples of what to look for:

– Persistent or fixated on the same topic, action, request, or question over an over again. – Pressuring the receiver to answer the ask/s in a playful manner. – Pulling or stomping on a muse's tail, limb, hair, etc. – Putting your muse in a scenario where they're stuck in something. – Transforming your muse into an object, creature, or adding new features. – Cloning a muse repeatedly over several asks. – Feeding a muse over several asks. – Tickling a muse over several asks. – Fixating on muse's underwear, shoes, or other specific garments. – Wanting a scenario of a muse's scent or smell in detail. – Any kind of bathroom talk, including the discussion of diapers, the sender wetting themselves, discussion of any bodily fluid, and so forth. – Giving a muse a kind of potion, magic etc, that will force the muse into their desired effect ( changing their size, making them pregnant, expanding or shrinking certain body parts, laughing fits, the muse becomes lustful, or anything listed above, etc. ). – Super detailed scenarios featuring any of the listed topics that is without any plotting or context. – And much more as anything can be a fetish.

All instances above have been reported in the RPC throughout the years. Here is a Google document with current records given by victims. Please take a look to see real examples of fetish mining. You are free to submit your own instances if you have the victims consent. Instructions on how to do so are in the document.

How to Protect Yourself.

If an ask feels off to you, trust your gut. You do not need to answer every ask that comes into your inbox. If you're still uncertain check with trusted friends, or cross check the Google document listed above. Block any anon that makes you feel off, uneasy, or unsafe. Set your own boundaries, but be warned, fetish miners will not respect them if you leave them unblocked.

If you feel you must answer the ask, take a screenshot, block the anon, and then put the screenshot and your answer in a seperate post. Remember anons must be a member of the tumblr community. Unless they have another account, blocking them will keep you safe from further fetish mining attempts.

If you think someone is being fetish mined please reach out to them and inform them. Victims rarely realize they're nonconsensually playing into someone's fetish. Victims should not be shamed or told they should know better. Stay vigilant and stay safe. Look out for your fellow rper if you see anything that could be fetish mining.

[airxn]

PSA on Polyamory

What is Polyamory?

Polyamory is when three or more individuals are in an established romantic relationship, also known as a polycule. A polycule can have different dynamics depending on the relationship.

Using a polycule of 3 as an example: All members can be romantically involved with one another, or one partner could be romantically involved with two members; but said members are only friends. Two partners can also be married, but all partners within the polycule are of equal status and respect.

Communication and consent is a major component of polyamorous relationships. Any member within a polycule can decide to date someone outside of the polycule IF they have full consent from their current partners. Any dating or sexual act outside of their partners consent / knowledge is cheating, and should be treated as such.

What Polyamory is Not:

Polyamory is NOT polygyny. Polygyny is when an individual marries multiple spouses. The individual then takes on leadership of the polygyny, which leads to massive power imbalance. Polyamory is when all members are of equal standing within the polycule, and should not be called a polygyny.

Polycules are not harems. Harems are typically a religious practice and can not be compared to polyamory.

Open relationships do not always mean polyamory. It depends on the boundaries set between partners. Polycules can also be open or closed, just like monogamous pairs. Partners, regardless of being polyamorous or monogamous, should always respect the boundaries set by their partner/s. Once boundaries and consent are breached, that is cheating.

Polyamorous people are not narcissists. Using this term against polyamorous people not only demonizes them, but also people with narcissistic personality disorder ( NPD ). Using such language suggests polyamory and NPD is a moral failing, and should be avoided.

Polycules are not inherently toxic and unhealthy. Any relationship, monogamous or polyamorous, can have its toxicity and should be handled with proper communication.

Conclusion.

Polyamorous individuals are people with a lot of love to give, and do not deserve the uneducated hate surrounding them. Hopefully this post is helpful to anyone who is curious or interested in the topic!