Ravenspire Keep

ayashitetsuko:

I have an idea.

Seeing the discourse that has been going around the OFMD fandom recently (which, sadly, was started off as a racist accusation against a mini fic that I wrote), I see the need for us as a community to rethink the way we support POCs in the fandom and beyond.

I mean, tweeting is easy. But it can be harmful as it gives us a false sense of contribution. You know, “I have tweeted so I have done something about it.” I have been guilty for this, honestly.

So, here’s my proposal. If you’re an Izzy Canyon resident, next time you see any accusations against members of our little community, instead of responding and creating an endless cycle of discourse, I’d encourage you to donate or share about any projects that are supporting POCs in real life.

While these projects may not be perfect, I see them as making concrete steps in improving the lives of POCs. Way more concrete than any of the discourses that we have ever had.

I would like to recommend you to check out, promote, and support the works of the following organisations:

Kopernik Indonesia

Poverty eradication initiatives in rural Indonesia

It’s Raining Raincoats

Support for migrant workers in Singapore

Why Indonesia and Singapore? Well, simply because these two places are near and dear to my heart, and I want to make a difference in the most vulnerable communities in these countries. Feel free to contribute to other places that feel more relevant to you.

But, yeah. Consider this the cards I placed on the table.

We can emerge stronger as a community.

angelsaxis:

angelsaxis:

I haven’t seen this version anywhere so I made one!

This flag is pissing off TERFs of course but i am seeing so much colorful JOY from trans lesbians and other lesbians in the notes like I’ve never seen a set of tags so happy before omg

amethystsoda:

Why Hawaii needs a break from tourism — perspective from local resident palanichang on tiktok

ofmdobsessed:

Turns out seeing people create erotic artwork in your likeness on a daily basis is a great confidence boost

(long may it continue!)

gydima:

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Excuse me tumblr, what are you trying to say?

ayashitetsuko:

1. If the very people you claim to be fighting for are so done with your behaviour, perhaps you should ask what you are doing this for.

(Let this brown person give you a hint: It was never about fighting racism)

2. If an Old Married Couple joke is too hard for you to comprehend then perhaps you are too young to watch OFMD

I will not apologise for a mistake I did not make.

Also, as a brown person in the fandom who still have to deal with racism in my everyday life, I have more authority to declare what is appropriate when it comes to racism.

Don’t try to be a hero with your fingers pointing “Racism!” at every single thing that exists, especially if they were made by POCs who may have used humour as coping mechanisms. Who felt good being at Izzy Canyon because it is, ironically, a much safer place for POCs to be than the other side of the fandom—who work their fingers overtime.

Stop making it all about you. The stage is ours.

fans4wga:

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WHY THEY STRIKE: Sean Astin (SAG), Member of the SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee & Actor on Lord of the Rings

“They’re paying us late. At Universal. And Warner Brothers. And Disney. And Amazon. And Hulu. And Netflix. Are you kidding me?”
Sean Astin makes an impassioned speech on the SAG picket line. Today, August 13, 2023 marks 30 days since the start of their strike (July 14, 2023).

tenibear:

thedailybullshit:

only-tiktoks:

Drinking this water would 100% solve all my problems

biceratops7:

littlemsterious:

i was thinking about that post comparing Jessica Rabbit as an asexual to Barbie and an asexual and then i thought of the Neil Gaiman post (was it a post?) about Crowley and Aziraphale being asexual and then this happened.

anyways. thoughts?

You are so brave and correct for this

spacedace:

ailithnight:

spacedace:

What is it about laying on the floor when you’re overwhelmed that makes everything feel so much better?

When God has ceased to answer your prayers, it feels good to distance yourself from Heaven.

Adding this to my list of incredibly raw fucking lines gifted from the impossible wonder that is tumblr

memewhore:

cerealbath:

🥺🥺🥺

flightfoot:

authorgirl1111:

r0semultiverse:

tydamos-deactivated20230702:

Naruto has at least 3-4 dads and at least one of them is the Ichiraku Ramen guy 🍜

I love Iruka and Naruto’s relationship. But the way that family seemed genuinely happy to see Naruto whenever he came by is so good!

Yeah I mean, without the Ichiraku Ramen guy and Iruka, he probably WOULD have become a villain.