Latest Posts by niavirrivain - Page 4
Question: what are you doing with your eyes, there, even.
Also, like, previous person, do check, mixing up those skin tones could be a sign of colour blindness.
TIMMMM are you sure you and Cass aren't twins ????
... The favourite quote is in the room the fireplace was cleared out of, wasn't it. ... Where did she get the new... Outside wall, from? I suspect she decided the neighbourhood was *all* dusty, but, like, can she turn dust into not dust? Or did she, just, like, grab the nearest not-dusty wall?
Think about her. Maybe love her, if you're so inclined.
Between "for fuck sake" and "for fuck's sake", it's the latter, but it is my understanding that a paragraph+ best summarised as 'for fucks' sake, why?' is better than either. Scale number of paragraphs to how annoyed you are, and how likely they are to have a decent reason.
Trying to avoid insulting them while getting the point of the swearing across anyways is better, especially if you can deploy the correct number of paragraphs, and especially if they aren't actually insulted.
coworker moment 👍
Occasionally, I appreciate Tumblr's tag suggestion feature. Usually, I fail to make it offer from my preference of my frequent tags, tags frequently used on the post, and the tags I was looking at before trying to reblog but immediately forgot.
Fair. I vaguely recall occasional higher up opposition to genocide, but am not sure that that lasted a full year anyways...
I feel that these statements rather neatly counter the overall argument there - I think I can prop up the more objective point, but not into something strong enough given stated positions.
So what happens when you can't extract more from either and they're both equally likely to kill you and your families? Bc that's what Arab-Americans are looking at right now. The deaths of their direct family members across the pond, and both a current and two potential future administrations that do not care about them or their lives. So what do you say to them to convince them? You promise them nothing, tell them that their lives are worth nothing, and are mad they're giving that energy back to you. Enraged that they don't entertain your entitlement.
And stop tossing the word "leftist" up when you're clearly not one.
The reason for Arab-Americans to vote Democrat is that activists that aren't particularly attached to a particular issue tend to distribute between the issues they know are serious.
Hence, since Democrats produce a lower variety and average intensity of issues, their victory in the election would spread more activists across less causes, thereby giving you more folk on your side.
Especially since this isn't one of the issues I expect people to forget after a Democratic victory by now...
So what happens when you can't extract more from either and they're both equally likely to kill you and your families? Bc that's what Arab-Americans are looking at right now. The deaths of their direct family members across the pond, and both a current and two potential future administrations that do not care about them or their lives. So what do you say to them to convince them? You promise them nothing, tell them that their lives are worth nothing, and are mad they're giving that energy back to you. Enraged that they don't entertain your entitlement.
And stop tossing the word "leftist" up when you're clearly not one.
HELP i was watching off the hook perform and the angle i was at makes it look like pearl is being repeatedly set on fire 😭
Lack of notification likely related to that reblog not showing on the comments reblog filter.
alright nerds i need your help getting this piece of shit (affectionate) talking with my other devices
there's an expansion bay for a cd/floppy drive but I have the secondary hard drive adapter instead. Of course it doesn't have any form of radio. My only way in is the rear I/O.
From left to right / top to bottom and in poor image quality:
RJ11 (I have working 2009 laptop with an RJ11 port, and a landline phone system)
Infrared (no compatible hardware)
USB: The drivers aren't installed. I have them in an exe and it's the file i'm trying to send.
Audio mic/headphones/in
Parallel port (i have a 2008 desktop pc with a parallel port but it might be dead, i'll have to check)
What I assume is a proprietary docking station connector
PS/2
VGA
The PC runs windows 98 SE, and it looks like it also has MS-DOS (sorry if i'm saying something stupid, i'm younger than this computer). Other than python 2.3 and winzip, it doesn't look like it has any third-party utility software.
I tried adding a file straight to the hard drive but the connector on the hard drive isn't compatible with my IDE adapter, even though they look very similar (the pins on the HDD are slightly closer together).
Can't open the bios setup because you need a cd for that
my crazy idea is sending the file as audio. I think windows 98 ships with some kind of audio recording software. I can use my modern pc to play the file as audio. The hard part is the trip back. i guess i could use python to read the audio data and convert it back to a file
The two realistic solutions are RJ11 and parallel, but I have no idea how they work or how to use them
Someone who knows more than me about old computers please help
Yeah, I didn't claim he should've been normal. But surrounded by other Parahumans? Especially Brockton Bay Parahumans? Yeah, he's basically normal.
Amy Dallon haters be like “if I was emotionally neglected for years and then psychologically tortured by one of the scariest serial killers in the world, I would simply not freak out about it”
I'm always confused by y in pronunciation guides, and questions like this, as I recall being taught it can make any of the other vowel sounds. If it's an official format, I can go look it up, but this sort of splitting gets odd. I'm not entirely sure I pronounce the y in day at all. The two syllable da-ee does sound the most logical way to add it back in, but...
Ah, that would explain why you said surcoat, I was a little confused by that. This is a far more wearable coat than some trenchcoats I've seen, but unless you are very careful about how you move - I'd expect this guy is - that would still be an issue. If the coat is made with the same white as the shirt, adding a section of it to complete the collar of the coat that can go under the tie while the rest of the coat is over the vest would secure it in place for what I suspect is a minimum of disruption of appearance.
everyone in dual destinies: prosecutor blackquill is a true master of psychology and suggestion. he can use your own mind against you and bend you to his will without you even realizing it. a truly twisted and conniving man. what a formidable foe.
prosecutor blackquill:
Huh, interesting.
With this one, I'd identify his top layers as an open trenchcoat, which lacking knowledge is either uniform or personalised, a blue buttoned vest, which is most likely a jean vest, a black tie worn under the vest, then a white shirt, most likely of a sort typical of cheap formal-wear.
everyone in dual destinies: prosecutor blackquill is a true master of psychology and suggestion. he can use your own mind against you and bend you to his will without you even realizing it. a truly twisted and conniving man. what a formidable foe.
prosecutor blackquill:
He's wearing three layers of upper clothing. The middle one could be interpreted as a buttoned vest.
everyone in dual destinies: prosecutor blackquill is a true master of psychology and suggestion. he can use your own mind against you and bend you to his will without you even realizing it. a truly twisted and conniving man. what a formidable foe.
prosecutor blackquill:
I suddenly feel like I missed more than I thought I did - wasn't Alec one of the more normal folk around, like - not as normal as Parian, sure, but like Piggott, Ms Militia, or Clockblocker?
Amy Dallon haters be like “if I was emotionally neglected for years and then psychologically tortured by one of the scariest serial killers in the world, I would simply not freak out about it”
21.
Speaking of mountains, I know most people live around sea level, but still, I'm curious
Seems so - there's a 2019 comment (I recommend sorting them by oldest for it) that says that this is the same VA.
Mom from Futurama is basically how I envision Toph as a parent
is that garnets hair
I'm... fairly confident you don't need to be familiar with the source material to understand. I've not seen this part before and my understanding of the overall source material is entirely from Tumblr, and yet, am entirely confident I understand the vibe.
Also, surprised it took seeing both of your reblogs to realise who, exactly, left those tags.
I used to be a very unemotive person before I transitioned but in recent years emotions have become a lot more intense and they make it to my face a lot easier. Sometimes I'll think of something funny and just full on laugh to myself like an idiot like
Regarding Fandom Trees & AMTs
Tag wrangling is, on the whole, a fluid process. It's meant to be, because the way language is used and the way tags are used change over time. We're the first to admit that we don’t always get it right, and that we do sometimes make mistakes despite our best intentions. This is why wrangling decisions are not set in stone and are reevaluated periodically as circumstances change or as new information becomes available.
In light of the impact that removing the Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms metatag has had, we have put that metatag back in place.
When it comes to fandom metatags and fandom trees, there is no 'one size fits all' approach that works for all fandoms. Consequently, we have placed a hold on all structural changes to fandom metatags, All Media Types fandoms (commonly called AMTs), and fandom trees while wranglers discuss the need for additional guidelines and adjustments to our approach regarding these tags going forward.
This hold will remain in place until tag wranglers have had ample time to fully reevaluate our fandom wrangling guidelines with the aim of making it easier for Archive users to find the content they’re looking for and filter out the content they aren’t. This guideline reevaluation process is something we are actively working on, but it will likely take some time to complete. We will update again once these fandom guideline discussions have come to a close.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
(From time to time, ao3org posts announcements of recent or upcoming wrangling changes on behalf of the Tag Wrangling Committee.)
https://www.idrlabs.com/jock-nerd-prep-goth/1/100/1/69.1/result.php
Can't honestly claim to be surprised, really.
everyone please do this quiz
tagging @stars-and-birds @oh-lacy @mqstermindswift @tortured-poets-depxrtment @drewlooks @oh-mother-i-cannot-weave @a-bowl-of-soop @trafficlightsaysidk @allsfairinloveandpoetry13 @thatdelusionalnerd @skies-of-gray @bloodied-dagger @el-fandom-birb @hecateisalesbian @ literally anyone else who wants to
Needs more food. If bomb is edible, probably more bomb; else, probably some chicken.
hey guys, what do you think of my dinner?
(choose your words carefully)
Surprising, given that the essence of mischievous poll responses has been defined for this purpose as purposeful and wrong, despite the capacity of truth to fulfil the purpose of mischief.
New AO3 Tag Wrangling Policy and the Transformers Fandom
(This is a long one, folks, but I think it's important.)
A new tag-wrangling policy on AO3 has the potential to create some massive confusion and chaos in the Transformers fanfic community, with regards to fandom tags. There is a Reddit post about it here with a focus on anime fandoms, but I want to give some concrete examples for the Transformers fandom on why we DO NOT WANT this, and why I think it's a horrible idea.
The Problem
Basically, AO3 is looking to get rid of the "All Media Types" fandom tag across the board, either by dismantling them or just not maintaining them. The Transformers - All Media Types tag has been an all-purpose tag that you could select when your story doesn't fall into any one specific continuity. Additionally, all most (see below) TF continuities on AO3 are considered a subtag of the Transformers - All Media Types tag. For example, if you look at the link above for all works in the All Media Types tag, you will see fics that are also tagged ONLY with Transformers: Animated, because it falls under the All Media Types tag.
One exception: With the upcoming Transformers: One movie coming out imminently, there will likely be a big influx of stories tagged with Transformers: One. In fact, there are several already. However, it hasn't been linked to the larger Transformers - All Media Types tag yet. I wasn't worrying about it though, because I know these things can take time.
With information about this new tagging policy, however, I'm now wondering whether it'll EVER get linked to the All Media Types tag. If that happens, and when more continuities are developed in the coming years (since you know Hasbro loves creating new universes) this has the potential to cause massive confusion when looking for stories to read.
Searching for Stories with the New Tagging System
So let's say the All Media Types fandom tag isn't accurate anymore, because it no longer includes ALL of the continuities (such as TF:One). You will need to include ALL the Transformers continuities when browsing for TF fics.
How many tags is that? Well, here are all of the tags currently listed under the Transformers - All Media Types tag:
Note that this doesn't include Transformers: One since it hasn't been categorized yet.
You will potentially have to have 40 or more different fandom tags in your search, just in case the author tagged their story with something you weren't expecting.
This massively decreases the findability of a story.
Tagging with the New System
The email response from the Tag Wrangling group (see the linked Reddit post above) seems to be a bit flip in the response to the user's concern. "...encourages creators to tag with the media they intend."
While I appreciate what they are attempting to do, this policy change feels like a solution in search of a problem, especially in larger fandoms with multiple continuities, versions, and media types that are all cross-pollinated in both canon and fanon. While I'm focusing on Transformers fandom, imagine a creator in the DC comic universe writing a story that incorporates bits and pieces from a dozen different reboots.
For example, let's say that I am writing a fic about Ratchet. I am using the setting of the original G1 episodes, but I also am using the characterization of him as a bit of an old man grump. That characterization originated in the Animated continuity, but I want to incorporate bits of pieces of his other characterizations as well (old friend of Optimus from TFP, Ratchet ran a faction-free clinic like he did in the War for Cybertron series, he's got a Decepticon boyfriend like in IDW1 - or maybe even Cyberverse, etc.)
With this new tagging structure, I might potentially have to tag the story with ALL of those continuities. So instead of just slapping down the "All Media Types" tag (and maybe one other fandom tag that matches the characters as best I can), I'll have to analyze my story and try to figure out how best to tag for the characters I used.
And what if you're doing a completely AU version of the story? For example, a humanformers story, or merformers? Using the All Media Types tag along with a Alternate Universe - Human or Alternate Universe - Mermaid tag worked perfectly, since you weren't writing the story to fit into one specific continuity. But now, that might not be an option.
What To Do??
The first thing I would suggest is to contact AO3 (using the Feedback and Support page) and let them know (nicely) that you think this is a horrible idea. Give them some examples on how you use the All Media Types tag to find stories to read, or to help you tag a story. People outside of the Transformers fandom don't always appreciate how absolutely tangled the continuities can be with each other, and providing examples might help them see why this would be a really messy change.
Readers: Be aware that when you are looking in the All Media Types tag, it will no longer show newer continuities. And if AO3 starts dismantling that tag like they suggested they are doing, be aware that some stories won't show up in that tag like they used to. You can also create and then bookmark a custom search page that includes all 40+ continuities. REALLY annoying, but it's a workaround.
Writers: Until they start dismantling the All Media Types tag, ALWAYS ALWAYS tag your stories using Transformers - All Media Types... Especially for newer continuities. This will be especially important if you are writing a Transformers: One story. Right now, anyone who is only browsing the All Media Types tag will not see a story tagged only with Transformers: One. Make sure you're aware of how tags work and how they can affect the visibility and findability of your story.
Epilogue
Ugh. That's a lot of words for a long-weekend Saturday. And maybe I'm overreacting a tiny bit. But my work involves information architecture, and this change just absolutely baffles me. It's almost as though they want to make it harder to find stories. Considering that AO3 won a Hugo partially because of its fantastic tagging system, this change seems like AO3 is doing its best to shoot itself in the foot.
When you have a square hole, a round hole, and a rectangular hole… Yeah, you DO want each peg to go in the "right" hole. But if all of the pegs fit in the square hole, who cares? You got the job done.
I love you @ao3org, but please reconsider this change... Especially for IPs that are as old and are as varied as Transformers.