vvitch better have my money

payeth me what thee owe me

this is black phillip, the money goat! reblog in 10 sec and money will come your way so you can live deliciously

reblogging to live deliciously

every day i am percieved™️

There is a reason for this though!

The original tweet summarizes it pretty well. Fanfic tends to be popular among certain types of neurodivergent people (aka people most likely to read excessively as a child, and have burnout as an adult) for the same reasons that we tend to hyperfixate–neurochemical signaling (I hope I’m using that phrase correctly). What I mean is, for people who are really dependent on changes in dopamine/serotonin/neurotransmitter levels, who have low levels or wonky neural reward systems (perhaps the most common types of neurodivergence)…people like us rely on dependable external sources of those neurochemicals. In order to function, we spend a lot of our free time trying to level out our brain chemistry using things that can reliably bring us a steady stream of joyful moments (rewards) without costing too much of the mental effort that is already in short supply. 

significantly: the investment of reading has to be balanced with a steady “return on investment”–and this return has to start fairly quickly. because again, we don’t have a lot of attention/energy to invest on tiring things. we have perpetual “low batteries” in that regard.

that doesn’t mean these stories are “simple,” or that they lack complexity or value–only that the reward has to come in short regular intervals, and it has to have a low “upfront cost.” which is why fanfic stories are so perfectly formulated for neurodivergent readers–they are often beautifully written, but skip a lot of the upfront costs (of introducing new characters, of world-building, of getting the audience emotionally connected to the story elements).

the nature of fanfiction is that the reader has a pre-existing relationship with this world and these characters. that–combined with the shorter average length of fics–means that fan fics very quickly start “rewarding” the reader in a way that traditional fiction struggles to. that’s not a bad thing! and maybe it’s something more traditionally published writers should be paying attention to.

Fanfic, as a genre, has been uniquely helpful and accessible to many neurodivergent readers who would otherwise struggle to immerse themselves in stories. I’m glad so many of you have found a way to love and enjoy reading again! The important thing is that you are spending time inside stories you love–the way those stories are published or presented to the world is just one detail.

*holds your hand* no, we’re ALL bitches

I used to devour books as a kid, could read a 400 page book in one day. I read at school, during lunch break, while walking home, while eating, before sleep, just every moment I could. Then I hit twenties and I just can’t read like that anymore. I now have a short attention span, have to reread paragraphs, and oftentimes I get to the end of a page only to realize that I have no idea what I just read. So reading books became a chore. Reading fanfiction is much easier, though sometimes my attention drifts even when reading them.

I did the same thing as a kid, and interestingly enough I found that as my overall level of stress and daily discomfort improved, I spent a lot less time reading. Over time I’ve realized that the type of reading habits described above–spending every free moment of my day reading, at the cost of everything else–that was a maladaptive coping mechanism.

As a kid, I didn’t read just bc I chose to. I read bc I couldn’t choose anything else. I had no control over my environment, I was constantly overwhelmed, overstimulated, unhappy and isolated. I didn’t have much internet access, certainly not in class, so immersing myself in printed things was my only escape option. That’s what it was all about–escaping.

In hindsight, a big reason I was able to concentrate on longer fiction when I was younger was bc I didn’t have that many options. I didn’t have access to wifi during school hours, and running out of reading material was a huge risk (bc engaging & being aware of my environment was just that painful). Given that it took a large word count to distract myself consistently through the day, reading large books made more sense. When I was a kid, long fiction offered a better “payoff”, the way fanfiction does now.

That is to say: I chose books for many of the same reasons I later chose fanfiction.

The fact that my reading habits have changed has less to do with the fact my brain had changed, and more to do with the way my environment has changed. My brain has options now it didn’t have before. And it turns out, fanfic is a pretty useful option. I’m gradually transitioning to reading more long & traditionally published fiction, but I’ll never forget that fanfic writers were there when I needed different options. I’ll never forget how much that genre helped (and still helps!) when I was struggling.

Tags: #the way i look at it…am i ENJOYING myself less than i did when i read long fiction?and honestly… not really. my reading experiences are *different* now maybe, but they’re not less enjoyable or meaningful. I’ve found a method to continue reading in a way that works for me and my neurochemistry. and also I’m a lot happier and more in control of my environment than i was as a kid. if changes in my reading habits are the price of having more control and more options when it comes to media consumption…im okay with that. i’m doing a lot better now. i still enjoy reading but my brain is no longer FORCING me to read to survive. because that’s what it was. reading to survive

#there are better reasons to read i think. and i deserve not to be held hostage by my environment. reading will always be important to me but i’m glad i’m no longer reading 400 pages a day to escape the fact i am young and terrified and the adults around me won’t help 

If you can’t reblog this, unfollow me now.

it’s fucking disgusting that i just lost 6 followers

GET OUT YOU MCNASTIES

This blog supports Jews and is anti-Nazi

even though i dont like to get out of character, i think this is really important

rb if ur gay

have you actually followed everyone who reblogged this?

yes

Blue is followed, white is not

This is not an up-to-date list as several people have reblogged this post since I took these pictures

holy jesus fuckign ch rist

Exactly. I’m not joking.

you alright dear?

Does it look like I’m okay???

no

Exactly

That’s some dedication, I’m proud sweetie

Thank you!!! 😊😊

What it im bi is that ok

Bi is valid!!! Reblog away my friend!!

Child oh my god-

Hon I’m following nearly 2100 now

OP IM SHAKING WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO URSELF

also i’m wondering what ur qualifications for gay are lol. like are we talking the general overarching term used to refer to the entire community as a vague descriptor? or are we talking just sexualities? we talkin both romantic and sexual attraction here? r u followin ppl who id as:

- queer?

- questioning?

- trans and/or enby?

- pan?

- ace/aro?

not meant to attack u at all i’m just curious and i oop !!!

EVERYTHING LGBTQA IS GAY

EVERYONE CAN RB THIS

Ace? Yep!!!

Pan?? Fuck yeah!!

Homosexual?? Of course!

Everyone can rb this!!

Op congrats for the dedication my man

Thank you!!

This is freaking awesome. Was gonna reblig this out of gayness but now it's just for respect.

All the respect for you! I apologize for adding ANOTHER name but I am Queer and that fell under the accepted qualifications so hi!!!

Yeah everything lgbt is valid!! Hello!

No fucking way

WHAT??????????????

:))))))

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE YOU FOLLOWINF JEEZ???

Two thousand seven hundred and seventy two

Op is the hero we don't deserve.

Hon no one doesn’t deserve me, I’m just a person

I think the point is that you’re cool, Op? And also wheeeeww long post. 

I’m just a person tho????? I mean you’re all cool!! Also yeah sorry it’s a pretty long post :(

HEEYYYYY ITS MAH BOI PETER!!!!!!!!!!!

Op you are amazing. (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

No u!!!

Big Lesbian dating a nb lesbian

Idk how much more gay I can get-

the nb lesbian being dated by this Big Lesbian

we Big Gay

I love op <3 

this post makes me happy

Love u too hon, and I’m glad

the raw power this post and op exudes,,,,

IT’S REAL

OOC: This is the purest fucking thing I've seen on this hellsite and I don't care if it's not relevant to my blog IMMA REBAGLE.

does... does it work???

unfortunately, yes

Pan!!! :))

I'M SCREAMING

:0

I’m asexual

okay fess up, who brought this back? i’ve been going through the comments following ppl again i wanna know who to blame

that is some serious dedication

I'm starting to think you're a legit god. Love the dedication bestiee!! Major respect for you!!!

<3<3<3 i am going to pass away

i honestly don't remember if we're mutuals

here's ur reminder that axolotl is NOT pronounced like "ak-suh-laa-tl" (or lot-ul), it is in fact a nahuatl word (that most commonly translates to "water dog" actually, very cute!) and is pronounced "ah-SHOW-lowtch" !!!!

i think abt this every time i see a post abt axolotls coz i just know there r so many ppl mispronouncing it and the thought bothers me. if ppl, esp white ppl, reblogged this to spread the word to those who may not be aware, i'd be very grateful. thank u!!

We owe fat LGBT people everything

Being fat and "attractive" always comes with an addendum of gender hyper performance- literally think about how many fat guys you've found attractive unless they were big bearded lumberjack flannel wearing daddies and think many fat chicks you've found attractive unless they were pompadour having poodle skirt wearing 50s pinup dolls.

Big unabashedly fat GNC homos are the lifeblood of our community I love big fat obtrusive butch bulldykes who sit with their legs spread and take up space and I love effeminate fruity limp wristed fat bears that wear short shorts and feather boas. Stupendous magnificent showstopping

Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688-1758) - Quartet for 2 Oboes, Bassoon and Continuo in d-minor, FWV N:d2, II. Allegro. Performed by Ensemble Marsyas on period instruments.

An Unofficial CrOSHA Statement

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I thought this was actual lore what the heck-

Whatever do you mean?

This is indeed a very important lore post my watchful friend!

Maexgj. Those are the only letters in this that I can find.

A, E, G, J, M, X

Those are the letters. If anything it's one word repeated over and over. Which may not be that important.

if anyone cares this is what it translates too:

Here is a free pdf of the players handbook

Here is a free pdf of xanathars guide to everything

Here is a free pdf to monsters manual

Here is a free pdf to tashas cauldron of everything

Here is a free pdf to dungeon master’s guide

Here is a free pdf to volo’s guide to monsters

Here is a free pdf of mordenkainen’s tomb of foes

For all your dnd purposes

Here's a site that has literally every official (and most UA) dnd stuff

including the books and campaigns

and you can add homebrew

Hey rb this!!!

this site definitely doesn't allow you to paste the link to any article blocked by a paywall (say, a NYT article) so that you can read it free of charge! that would be illegal and would benefit broke college students too much. it definitely does not do that. promise.

Nothing will make you evil like trying to find a specific tumblr post

tumblr’s search engine gaslighting me by telling me a post that i made a few weeks ago and can remember word for word doesn’t exist

I come bearing the gift of on how to search for very specific posts on tumblr. Or any other website with a terrible search engine. (looking at you, reddit)

If you're looking for a post from a specific blog, then use their url, e.g.

site:funtumblruser.tumblr.com/post and then search terms.

you can be more specific by using +Tenth Doctor for example to make sure that search results include Tenth Doctor

and use -Moffat to exclude anything that mentions Moffat

There are a lot more tricks but these are the ones I remember on the top of my head because I use them regularly

This, afaik, only works well with blogs that are not hidden from google, but I could be wrong. I was only half listening when my friend explained that to me.

If you want to search any other website, just use site: and use the URL of the website you want to search

Got this sweet ass tattoo today 😎

Quick friendly suggestion: If somebody ever offers you a ride in a time machine, politely but firmly say NO. (Especially if they also offer you a bag of weed.)

Just realized that both coming out day and indigenous peoples day are on the 11th this year so here's your reminder from your local queer native to not let Indigenous Peoples Day get ignored and forgotten this year. Support natives even if they're not queer this october 11th, and don't let white + colonized narratives be the main focus of the day.

Also I highly encourage white people to reblog this

In light of me accidentally stumbling into anti-aro inclusionist Tumblr:

Aromantic people exist.

Aromantic people are not inherently asexual.

Aromantic people are inherently LGBTQ+ no matter their gender or sexual orientation.

Aromantic people do not have to use the split attraction model.

Aromanticism is a spectrum and all people on that spectrum are a part of the aro and wider LGBTQ+ community.

Aromantic people can have varying levels of romance repulsion.

Aromantic people can enter romantic relationships if they choose to.

Aromantic people can be neurodivergent or neurotypical.

Some aromantic people are aplatonic and do not experience platonic or alterous attraction.

Some aromantic people form non-romantic relationships such as queerplatonic relationships.

Some aromantic people are polyamorous and otherwise non monogamous

Some aromantic people are people of colour.

Some aromantic people are trans.

Aromantic people can be asexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, pansexual and every other sexuality you can think of.

If you claim to support asexual people but do not support aromantic people you do not support all asexual people.

If you claim to support LGBTQ+ but do not support aromantic people you do not support all LGBTQ+ people.

If you claim that you wish for the LGBTQ+ community to be inclusive but do not include aromantic people you are not supporting inclusivity.

This gif has suddenly made me realize how much Starry Night resembles the aroace flag

Hello... [Slides this in]

:]

YOU DUMB BITCH I LOVED YOU, I LOVED YOU, I LOVED YOU IT'S TRUE!

IF I COULD BURN THIS TOWN I WOULDN'T HESITATE TO SMILE WHILE YOU SUFFOCATE AND DIE!

WOOAH DON'T LEAVE ME HERE ALONE!

IM NOT STAYING!

*TRUMPET SOLO*

MAKE ME LOVE MYSELF SO THAT I MIGHT LOVE YOU, DON'T MAKE ME A LIAR BECAUSE WHEN I SAID IT I THOUGHT IT WAS TRUE!

OH I COULD BURY YOU ALIVE BUT YOU MIGHT CRAWL OUT WITH A KNIFE AND KILL ME WHEN I'M SLEEPING THAT'S WHY!

DUDE THESE ARE BANGERS.

I liked this post, scrolled for like another minute before I went “SHIT FUCK SHIT” and scrolled back to reblog it

when ur hardcore venting to someone in one chat and shitposting in another

Cross your fingers for Disney losing full Avengers rights