Rather Safe Than Sorry

Reblogging every post that contains advice for the upcoming two months/years.

[the-next-two-months]

So…election results, huh?

Given how terrible everything’s about to get, I decided to make a hub for all advice and everything you should do!

Not gonna say anything about me specifically, because I’m not making this just for myself. Just know I’m trans, queer, AFAB, and a minor.

TAGGING SYSTEM

#next two months : Any advice for before Trump gets into office.

#hotlines : Any phone numbers you can text, call, or reach out to.

#stay occupied : Anything to distract yourself from how fucked up the world is.

#submitted : Any submissions I get for posts/advices to add.

#watchlist : Videos you should watch

#readlist : Documents you should read

#petitions : Petitions you should sign

#misc : Just general miscellaneous stuffs.

NOTE: This is not a safe space for Trump/MAGA supporters. While they can use our resources given they’re still going to be affected by certain things he plans to do, do NOT come into my inbox with your hate speech. Got it? Good.

[cchickki]

If you haven’t started already, start archiving/downloading everything. Save it to an external hard drive if you’re able. Collecting physical media is also a good idea, if you’re able.

Download your own/your favorite fanfics. Save as much as you can from online sources/digital libraries. Recipes, tutorials, history, LGBTQ media, etc. It has been claimed, though I can’t find the exact source if true, that some materials about the Revolutionary War were deleted from the Library of Congress.

It’s always better to be safe than sorry and save and preserve what you can. Remember that cloud storage also is not always reliable!

Library of Congress - millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps, manuscripts.

Internet Archive - millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Has been taken offline multiple times because of cyber attacks last month, it has recently started archiving again.

Anna's Archive - 'largest truly open library in human history.’

Queer Liberation Library - queer literature and resources. Does require applying for a library membership to browse and borrow from their collection.

List of art resources - list of art resources complied on tumblr back in 2019. Not sure if all links are still operational now, but the few I clicked on seemed to work.

Alexis Amber - TikToker who is an archivist who's whole page is about archiving. She has a database extensively recording the events of Hurricane Katrina.

I'll be adding more to this list, if anyone else wants to add anything feel free!

[sexyv0dkainchains]

I can’t stress returning to physical media enough, we’re living in dystopian times.

[browsethestacks]

The World Of Becca Blake

Art by Dan Schkade

[charlies-a-ghost]

This new presidency is gonna bring a lot of protests. Stay safe, stay smart.

[violetshadows23]

Normally, I think petitions do nothing, but i feel so strongly about this. I think any of us who are questioning the validity of this election need to sign this.

Demand Hand Counts and Forensic Audits of the 2024 U.S. General Election Results in Swing States

Ensure that all votes are counted and the results of the 2024 election are accurate.

[bitbybitwrites]

Congress: Protect The Right to Dissent

Congress is considering a bill that threatens free speech under the guise of national security - and we can’t let it pass. Take action again

[the-next-two-months]

Physical media is so important you guys. Print out banned books. See if you can get physical copies of songs that might be banned. Go to your local bookstore and buy as many history books as you can. Every single post on this blog? Write it down. Write down advice, because they can’t steal that from you. Be safe out there guys.

[the-next-two-months]

Another video you guys should watch

[the-next-two-months]

I’d highly recommend watching this video!! Now is not the time to be silent and wallow, now is the time to organize and ACT. If you can take action, DO IT.

[depsidase]

[lemuel-apologist]

@electricmeatorchestra presumably, if someone were using a digital menstrual calendar and realized that (1) they were pregnant, (2) they wished to terminate said pregnancy, and (3) they lived in a state where this was not allowed (as, for example, under a law where this would always be prosecuted as fetal homicide), this data could and WOULD be pulled for the sake of their prosecution. the data being unreliable, on the other hand, would serve to the defendant's defense through the impeachment/unreliability of the data itself. for lack of a more eloquent way of putting it, if you have to prove things beyond a reasonable doubt, a history of people fucking with the data DEFINITELY casts some doubt on this lynchpin evidence, does it not?

[justaleafinthewind]

If any one of my posts is to break containment, make it this one.

Before January 2025, download your favorite fics, especially those with smut or queer content.

If Project 2025 goes into effect (which it very likely will now that we have three red branches of government in the US), they may attempt to restrict the use/sharing of media on sites like ao3.

This particularly applies to fics with smut or any type of queer content, because the official Project 2025 document states, "Pornography, manifested today in the omnipresent propagation of transgender ideology and sexualization of children, for instance... has no claim to First Amendment protection... Pornography should be outlawed."

Now, I don't expect ao3 to disappear or go anywhere without a fight, but it's best to be on the safe side these days.

To download your favorite fics:

Go to archiveofourown.org and open the fic you want to download.

At the top right corner, to the right of the 'subscribe' button, is a button that says 'download'. Click it.

A drop-down menu will give you the option to choose the format of your download. Choose your preferred format (.epub and .pdf are my personal favorites -- .epub lets you open a fic in the apple books app and .pdf is compatible with like every device and program out there).

When you click the button for your preferred format, a pop-up window appears confirming your choices. The title of the document will default to the title of the fic, so be aware of that and consider changing conspicuous titles to something ignorable, especially if you share the computer.

You're done! Now do this with all your favorite fics!

Stay safe out there, your favorite characters are rooting for you <3

[large-fucking-bird]

Get your cds, your dvds, all your old media storage. Hoard that data. Grab some linux ISOs, pull a copy of tor for multiple OS's, set up a vpn account. Delete old accounts, and maaaaybe make a TAILS disk.

[irrevocablecondition]

💙 USA 💙

national suicide prevention (edit: alternatives to 988)

national domestic violence hotline

national sexual abuse hotline

trans lifeline and resources

💙INTERNATIONAL💙

list of suicide hotlines by country

domestic violence hotlines and resources by country

sexual (+ domestic) abuse agencies by country

international trans resources

edit: taking this opportunity whilst this gets traction!

Palestine Children Relief Fund

Lebanon Red Cross

International Rescue Committee (Sudan, Lebanon, Gaza, Congo etc.)

Ukraine Support

[willgrahamscock]

[max--phillips]

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

Plan B has a shelf life of 4 years

(Also, you can get 4 months of over the counter birth control (progestin-only pill form) at Costco for $50. Or 3 months on Amazon for about $45.)

[the-next-two-months]

So, it’s been a bit since the election, and now it’s time to stay informed.

Don’t doomscroll, that does nothing. Instead, find meaningful information on Donald Trump’s plans for our country. Find and download all the information you can on LGBTQ and POC history, abortion, figure out and stay on top of your state’s laws as well as national laws, know the constitution and know what Trump can and cannot change without pushback. Register to vote. Stay informed.

Remember, information is key here. Trump thrives on the misinformed and uninformed, so stay out of those groups. Know correct, valid, and well-sourced information. And to all: stay strong. They can’t keep us all silent.

[pilferingapples]

hey reminder btw bc I'm already starting to see this I know we're all emotional and all

but do not discuss legally actionable things on tumblr

not " in minecraft" , not via slang, not Just Joking, not at all

absolutely plan what you're gonna plan but either (ideally) don't do it online or , if you must, use MUCH more secure means

something something summary line, just practice basic internet safety . in minecraft.

[johnny-depp-is-loved]

for those who are devastated about the election results right now, here’s your gently reminder to take some time offline, read your favorite book, write that fic you’ve been wanting to write, play with your pets, watch that film on your to-watch list, rewatch your comfort tv show, drink some water, get yourself something delicious, have a nice and relaxing bath, look at the pretty skies and take a deep breath. you’ve survived this far and you will continue to survive. this is not the end ♡

[onehand-oneheart]

Keep the people around you in the US safe

You know trans people? No you don't.

You know queer people? No you don't.

You know immigrants? No you don't.

You know people who are pregnant? No you don't.

You know people who are trying to get pregnant? No you don't.

You know someone on their period? No you don't.

You know people who have any other religion than Christianity? No you don't.

You know people who aren't religious?

You know people who voted blue? No you don't.

You know disabled people? No you don't.

You know someone who had an abortion? No you don't.

You know someone who was/is at a protest? No you don't.

Be safe on the internet. Especially on sites owned by Trump's friends and allies.

And if you have to, keep yourself safe. Check your social media. Delete posts that can get you or people you know into trouble.

Do NOT keep track of your period in a traceable way. Whether its on paper or digitally.

Talking about politics can be turned dangerous. Be aware who and where you talk.

Be aware of devices like phones keeping track of you. A lot of new cars keep track of where you're going. If things like the FBI are no longer independent, this will get dangerous. Even pictures are traceable.

If you have to go somewhere that will now be dangerous if someone knows, do not bring smart devices. If you need a phone on you in case you need to call for help: old phones or burner phones.

Stay safe. Keep your family and friends safe.