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Mobile Application Development Consulting - Pixxelu Digital Technology
In today's digital age, having a mobile application for your business is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. With millions of users accessing the internet through their smartphones, businesses must adapt to meet their customers where they are. However, developing a successful mobile application requires expertise, strategy, and careful planning. This is where mobile application development consulting services, such as those offered by Pixxelu Digital Technology, come into play.
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New Neighbor
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Pairing: Camgirl!Wanda Maximoff x Reader
Summary: A twist of fate brings you unexpectedly closer to the camgirl you watch twice a week.
Warnings: 18+ nsfw content; bottom!wanda, masturbation, fingering, voyeurism, exhibitionism, toys, dirty talk
A/N: Welcome to my first series! This one will be three parts.
Part 1 of “The Camgirl Next Door” | Series Masterlist
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Truthfully, you don’t remember exactly how it started. 
One day, you had inadvertently come across the account of one “Scarlet Witch” on some stereotypical camgirl website and ever since then, you’d found yourself tuned in for every show. 
But there was nothing stereotypical about Scarlet Witch herself.
For starters, she was absolutely breathtaking from head to toe, and god, you had seen it all. But she wasn’t just a pretty face - and a pretty body of course - she was so much more.  
She never came across as solely performative. Sure, she put on a great show, but it never seemed forced and she was beyond adorable when interacting with her subscribers. It sounded rather silly to say about someone you’d never met, who also did this for a living, but she always seemed genuine. 
You’d learned her name was Wanda. She was Sokovian and sometimes her accent came out when she was completely lost in her pleasure, her voice low and raspy. Certain compliments made her blush and when she laughed, her body shook as if she couldn’t contain it. 
Everything about her drew you in from that very first show you’d curiously decided to watch. You simply couldn’t get enough of her. 
After an especially tough day at work, you were looking forward only to Wanda’s show. You made it home just in time to hastily put together a quick dinner and take a shower before Wanda’s stream started. 
Once comfortable in bed, you pulled up her account on your laptop and scrolled on your phone while waiting for the show to start. When Wanda’s endearing nose scrunch graced your screen, your phone was swiftly discarded, your eyes glued to her like always.
“Hi everyone,” she said, sitting on her bed in a black silk robe, hints of red lingerie peeking out through the loosely tied front. She began reading her chat comments as per usual and responding to the warm welcomes. 
You sent a greeting with a tip and felt your whole body flush when she responded sweetly to your message. 
“Thank you WitchsGirl! I hope you had a beautiful day yourself.”
Even the way she said your username had you practically swooning and you imagined how your real name would sound in that voice you adored so much, sweet like honey but far from innocent.
As the show went on, you sent her a few more tips, one to encourage her to take some clothing off, another to see her edge herself.
You ignored the part of you that knew the real reason you were so generous with your tips was not for your own viewing pleasure. At the end of the day, you wanted her to feel appreciated. And if a small dollar amount could make her smile on a particularly rough day or help her buy that one thing she really wanted, you’d give in every time.
Not to mention, she was amazing at what she did.
Watching her touch herself, listening to her moans, seeing those long, pretty fingers stretch herself out - it made you feel hot all over. It also made your imagination run wild. You wanted badly to be the one getting those reactions out of her. 
You thought about her far more than you should’ve, wondering how she liked to be fucked when she was with a partner, how loud she could really get, what positions were her favorites, the list was endless.
And every time you sat there and watched her rub her clit in tight circles, her glistening cunt on full display, juices dripping down her thighs, you couldn’t help but wonder so much about how she would taste. 
Would she be sweet, or tangy, or both? Would she let you tease her until she was desperate, or would she grab you by your hair and fuck your face until she was satisfied?
As your mind spun with the possibilities, you were drawn back to the present by the sight of her coming undone on your screen. 
She looked like a work of art when she came, with her eyebrows furrowed so cutely, eyes squeezed shut, and her mouth hung open in pure pleasure. 
The whimpers that left her mouth made you uncomfortably wet and it wasn’t uncommon for you to join her, getting yourself off to the sights and sounds only her show could give you.
You felt a twinge of sadness as she began to say her goodbyes for the night, but you’d see her again in a couple days and you couldn’t wait. 
You became especially excited for the next show when she teased that she’d be using toys, blowing a kiss to the camera before ending the stream.
Despite the long and frustrating day you’d had, you fell asleep with a smile on your face and hoped your dreams would be filled with Wanda. 
The day of her next show caught up with you before you knew it. 
Work was busy, but the good kind of busy, and you arrived home so pleasantly tired each night that sleep came easily. 
It was your day off and you were making your morning coffee when you heard some commotion outside. Out of curiosity, since you did live in a rather quiet apartment complex, you decided to see what was going on. 
When you opened the door, you gasped at what you saw.
There she was - Wanda, Scarlet Witch, your guilty pleasure - moving boxes into the unit next door. 
You couldn’t believe your own eyes. The woman you fantasized about regularly, who had no idea who you were, was… your new neighbor?
A thousand thoughts took over your mind, none of them helpful as she noticed your presence. 
She’s even prettier in real life. I’m dreaming, aren’t I? Is she moving in? Oh god, how will I even act around her? Maybe she’s helping someone else move. Maybe she’s not. Her hair looks so soft. And her eyes… they’re the perfect shade of green. Her eyes that are looking directly at me, oh fuck. 
“Hi, do you live here?” she asked cheerily, setting down the boxes she was holding. 
“Uh, y-yeah… yes, I do.” You wanted to slap yourself for being such a nervous wreck in front of her. “Are you moving in?”
“Yes! Just signed a one-year lease,” she said, before shaking her head. “Sorry, my name’s Wanda.”
She held out her hand for you to shake, the same hand you watched her pleasure herself with twice a week, but you tried not to think about that.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Y/N,” you replied, awkwardly returning the gesture and feeling yourself flush as your hands touched for the first time. “Do you, um, need any help?”
“No, it’s okay! I’m just bringing up some of the important stuff and I have movers helping with the rest, but thank you,” she beamed, appearing truly grateful for the offer.
Doing your best not to let there be an uncomfortable silence, you came up with a friendly response. 
“Well, if you need any help, let me know. Or if you have any questions about the place. Anything really!” You rubbed the back of your neck, trying to physically force the nerves out of your body. “You know where I live, so…”
“Right, thank you. I appreciate it,” she smiled. “See you around, Y/N.” 
And with that she was collecting her boxes again to take them inside her apartment. 
You rushed back inside your own apartment, finally letting out a breath you didn’t realize you were holding. 
See you around, Y/N.
The way your name rolled off her tongue had a smile making its way onto your face, but the other half of her sentence filled you with dread.
See you around. You would be seeing her, she was your neighbor now. You’d barely survived brief introductions with her and you knew this wasn’t the last time you’d have to interact with her. 
You were torn between pure joy and crippling anxiety.
And guilt.
You felt waves of guilt hit you as reality settled in. Wanda had seemed so excited to have met her neighbor, someone kind and willing to help. She had no idea you knew her already, and quite intimately at that. You’d seen her fully exposed, you were familiar with how she liked to touch herself, you knew what her face looked like when she was denied an orgasm, and also when she had one. And she was completely unaware of it. 
The guilt drove you to miss her show that night. 
You couldn’t bring yourself to watch, knowing she was filming it next door, especially knowing that in her mind, you were probably watching television or reading a book to relax for the night, not watching her masturbate on camera. 
It didn’t even occur to you that she might’ve been thinking of you that night, her attractive new neighbor, as she clenched around her favorite toy in front of her viewers.
You opted out of tuning in for the next few weeks.
During this time, Wanda had actually taken you up on your offer and had come knocking on your door with questions about the complex. 
She tried not to feel bad about bothering you, not when your face lit up every time she stopped by. 
Not even when she considered she might just be coming up with things to be confused about so she would have an excuse to talk to you. 
You certainly didn’t mind helping her, in fact, those brief moments were the new highlights of many of your days. 
The more you saw her, the more you were motivated to stay away from her online activities. Being around her felt way too good for you to mess it up by watching her shows and letting the guilt gnaw away at you piece by piece. 
Some nights, you swore you could hear her performances through the apartment walls. With red tinting your cheeks and heat pooling between your legs, you’d put on music to drown out any faint sounds that might make their way over.
It seemed that Wanda wasn’t seeing anyone, which gave you hope. She rarely had people over and the few times you’d run into each other on your way out, she mentioned she was going to see her brother or her best friend, Monica. 
You wanted to do this right, despite the occasional nagging feeling that you were lying to her, or at least omitting the truth.  
You felt especially bad when you had to feign interest in her work, asking her what she did for a living as if you didn’t already know. She responded saying something about online networking and you bit your lip to hide your smile at her cover. 
You knew you were crushing hard, so you tried to live your lie. As much as you really wanted to at times, you didn’t let yourself give into temptation. You didn’t watch her shows.
Until one night, when you received an unexpected email notification. 
It was a link for an “exclusive” Scarlet Witch livestream. It wasn’t one of her normal show nights and that piqued your interest. 
The email said she would be doing something extra special to give back to the most devoted of her viewers. Your curiosity outweighed your conscience, and you found yourself back on the website you thought you’d left behind. 
When she appeared on screen, you felt a mix of guilt and excitement. You had missed seeing her like this, but it also felt wrong and you tried to push that feeling down and just focus on her. 
She went through her introductions, saying hello and thank you to viewers as they joined and chatted and sent small tips. You didn’t want to seem cold, knowing you were usually one of her best tippers, so you went against your better judgment and sent in a greeting and a tip as well. 
“Welcome back, WitchsGirl, I’ve missed you darling. And thank you for the generous tip,” Wanda said into the camera, flashing a smile. You felt as though you could melt right then and there. She’d noticed your absence all this time and you briefly wondered if just disappearing like that was a dick move; you hadn’t even considered that she would notice, let alone miss you. 
Your thoughts were interrupted by Wanda’s voice over the stream. 
“So tonight’s show is gonna be a little different,” she started. “I would like to make a private custom video for my highest tipper. Whoever it ends up being, just private message me what you’d like to see in your video and I’ll make your dreams come true.”
Your jaw dropped. A custom video, just for you, for your eyes only.
You didn’t know if it was the overwhelming desire to see her in a way no one else would get to or if it was the jealousy that consumed you at the thought of someone else getting that chance instead, but your mind was already made up. 
You knew it was wrong, but you simply couldn’t pass up an opportunity like this. 
You started out tipping slowly in smaller amounts, just to keep up with some of the other viewers. But at the end of the show, when she was about to call it, you sent in the highest tip of the night, securing the prize as your own.
“Wow, thank you WitchsGirl, looks like I’ll be making something very special for you!” she exclaimed with a shocked expression on her face, followed by a suggestive smile. 
Your heart was beating fast in your chest, and it only worsened when you received a message from her after the livestream had ended.
Let me know what you’d like to see in your video, sweetheart <3
You blushed at the pet name, even though you knew she was really saying it to the anonymous “WitchsGirl” and not to you directly. 
You thought long and hard about what you wanted to request, and then it came to you. You remembered seeing something on a website one time - a sizable dark red dildo with a clit-sucking vibrator to match - and thinking of her, Scarlet Witch. 
Is it possible for me to buy you something to use for the video?
You nervously pressed send and waited for her response, which came surprisingly fast.
That’s so sweet, I would love that. Just use the “send a gift” link on my page. 
You followed the link and purchased the items, smiling to yourself as you imagined her reaction. Would she think it was thoughtful? Would she like the symbolism? 
Before you could get too wrapped up in your own thoughts, you decided to message her back. 
Ordered, expedited shipping. I hope you enjoy pretty girl.
That night, you fell asleep to thoughts of Wanda, filming something just for you, using the toys you picked out for her to pleasure herself. 
Two days later, Wanda received a package. 
She knew it was her gift for the video since she wasn’t expecting anything else and she almost couldn’t contain her excitement.
She opened the package enthusiastically and gasped when she saw its contents. She picked up the large silicone cock first, mouth agape not only at the length and girth, but at the deep red color of it. She loved that it was a matching set. She focused her attention on the vibrator next, making a mental note to make sure she charged it or put in batteries, whichever was required. 
She set the items down to dispose of the packaging when she noticed something odd. There was a name on the package that wasn’t hers. 
It was yours. 
She frowned in confusion. Why would your name be on her package? Her mind raced with possible explanations, but she only landed on one that made sense.
But you couldn’t be WitchsGirl, could you?
Sure, she’d caught your eyes lingering on her before and sometimes she wondered if you liked her in more than just a friendly way, but until now she’d assumed it was pretty innocent. 
Then she thought about how one of her best and most adoring viewers had disappeared for weeks, ever since… the day she met you. 
Oh. It really was you. 
Upon this realization, she knew exactly what she had to do.
Later that night, you settled into bed with a cup of tea and a new episode of your favorite show on Hulu waiting for you.
You were about to put it on when your phone chimed with a notification, which you might’ve ignored if the “Scarlet Witch” in the preview didn’t catch your eye.
You opened it up and felt your body heat up at the thumbnail of the video link attached. Any thoughts of doing anything else went out the window and you were already opening the link, ready to see Wanda using the toys you’d bought for her.
A sultry “hi baby” was the first thing you heard when you pressed play and it sent a shock of arousal straight to your core. 
You bit your lip at the sight of Wanda sitting atop her bed in nothing but a lacy set of black lingerie, with two maroon-colored items in front of her. You were certain if you could see yourself in that moment, you’d be as red as her new toys.
“Thank you for these, I love them,” she said, running her hands along her thighs. “I can’t wait to fill myself up with this one.” She ran her fingertips along the thick dildo, then moved them to the vibrator, picking it up. “And this one… I bet it’s gonna feel so good on my clit.” 
She bit her lip and you knew you were a goner, already clenching your thighs together.
She took off her bra and cupped her breasts, massaging them as she looked into the camera. If you were being honest, it felt more like she was looking into your soul. She pinched and teased straining pink nipples, letting out affected breaths as she worked herself up.
“If you were here, I’d have you suck on them. Just the thought is making me so wet.”
God. You’d heard her talk dirty before, but never to you and you only. You tried to control your breathing as you kept watching.
She teased herself over her panties, stroking her fingers along the front of them before pulling them to the side and exposing her bare pussy. You could tell she was wet from the way the light hit her slick folds and you practically drooled.
She covered herself once more, much to your dismay, but you couldn’t complain when she was hooking her fingers in the top of her panties and pulling them down.
She spread her legs for you, using one hand to spread herself open and give you a better view of her dripping center. 
Wanda lazily touched herself for a minute, stroking her clit and dipping her fingers inside of herself, before she moved her hand to her mouth and sucked her digits clean. 
“Mmm, I bet you want a taste too, don’t you sweetheart?” 
Yes. Please. You wanted to plead out loud as if you weren’t watching a prerecorded video. It almost felt cruel for her to tease you with the prospect of something you’d wanted for so long.
She reached for the vibrator first and turned it on at a low setting. She swiped it through her folds before pressing the suction part to her clit and letting out a shaky moan. “Fuck, this was such a good gift detka.” 
You throbbed at her words, especially the term of endearment. You’d never heard her say it on any of her streams before, you weren’t even really sure what it meant, but it aroused you to no end.
She increased the vibrations and started letting out desperate, needy moans, her hips beginning to buck into the toy. She looked like an absolute meal, spread out for you, as she humped against the item you gifted her.
Her eyes were fluttering shut despite her trying to maintain eye contact with the camera and you could tell she was getting close already. Watching her let go and lose herself in her pleasure without the pressure of tippers begging for her to edge or telling her what they wanted to see was heavenly. 
“Oh, fuck, do you want-” she cut herself off with a whimper. “Do you want to see me cum like this?” She panted as she spoke, her eyes shut tightly as she teetered on the edge.
You wished you could respond and tell her yes, you wanted to watch her fall apart just like that. 
As if she could hear your thoughts, she kept the toy latched onto her sensitive clit until she was crying out. Her body shook as she hit her peak, her hips nearly lifting off the mattress. You were certain you’d soaked through your own underwear at the sight of her riding out her orgasm against the vibrator in her hand, her head thrown back and her face contorted in pleasure. 
“God,” she breathed out as she came down from her high. “I’m definitely using this again. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to put it down after that.” 
She laughed breathily at her own comment, but your gaze was fixed on the space between her legs, where a string of her juices hung between the toy and her messy pussy. You wished you were there to collect it into your mouth.
“I think I’m wet enough for this one now, hm?” Her words brought you out of your trance and you watched as she replaced the vibrator in her hand with the large dildo you had almost forgotten about. 
She brought it up to her lips, sucking on the head for a moment, and then moved it lower. She dragged it through her folds, coating the length of the toy with her arousal. You cursed under your breath - you didn’t think you’d ever seen her this wet.
She teased her entrance with the head of the fake cock, dipping it inside before pulling out again. You looked at her face, almost choking at the sinful gaze she was giving the camera, green eyes dark with lust.
Wanda groaned as she finally pushed the toy inside her aching center, her walls fluttering around the welcome intrusion. Your thighs pressed together tightly at the view of her filling herself to the brim, her chest heaving.
“Fuck, I’ve never been so full,” she whined, adjusting to the size. “It’s so big, you’re filling me up so good.”
You audibly moaned at that, beginning to think that if she kept talking to you that way you’d fall apart without even being touched.
She began slowly pumping the toy in and out of her tight hole, moaning each time it disappeared inside her cunt. You could hear how wet she was, sloshing sounds reaching your ears with every thrust.
“Shit, that feels so good, so fucking good,” she breathed out, increasing her pace. “Maybe next time I’ll ride it for you, would you like that?”
Your heart nearly stopped at her words. Next time? 
“Mmm, god, you know what I’m thinking about? You, wearing this, fucking me with it,” she panted out. “Do you want to fuck me slow and edge me all night? Or would you fuck me fast and rough and make me cum?” As she spoke, she began to thrust the toy with more force, her free hand gripping the sheets desperately. 
The thought of using the toy on her made you dizzy with lust. You imagined kissing her neck as you pounded into her or laying back as she bounced in your lap, making you beg to touch her. 
“I’m so close, detka, oh!” Her eyes slammed shut as the tight coil inside her became almost unbearable. “Fuck, Y/N, right there, I’m-” 
Before she could finish her sentence, she came, hard. 
She spasmed against the bed, her thighs seeming unsure if they wanted to close or stay open with how violently they twitched. Her moans came out broken, her mouth hung open in a silent scream. 
She gushed around the toy, cum spilling out with each thrust as she slowed down her movements. 
You felt like the luckiest person on the planet. You were insanely turned on by what you were seeing and hearing through your screen. She looked beautiful in the throes of pleasure, and the way she moaned your name as she hit her peak did unspeakable things to you. 
The way she moaned your name.
You hazily registered that she’d cried out your actual name, not your username, but you were distracted as she spoke again.
“That was… fuck,” she said, breathing heavily and attempting to sit up straight. “Thank you for these. I hope you enjoyed your gift as much as I enjoyed mine.” She had a goofy, blissed out smile on her face and you couldn’t help but smile back.
“Goodnight, detka, I’ll be seeing you.”
She ended the video there and everything that had just happened played over in your mind. How were you ever supposed to act normal around her again after this?
Not only that, but she’d moaned your name when she came undone. Was that an accident? Was she thinking about the real you while she touched herself and it just slipped out? Or did she somehow know that the person she was making that for was you?
No, there was no way she could know that.
You mulled it over for a while and decided to sleep on it. Your mind was running in circles and you were exhausted. On top of that, you were still extremely sexually frustrated. 
You tossed and turned, attempting to ignore your nagging thoughts brought on by the night’s events. Eventually, you did fall asleep, your exhaustion finally taking over your impeccable ability to overthink. 
The next morning, you woke up later than usual, deciding to make breakfast instead of coffee since you overslept. 
Spending time in the kitchen with some music in the background kept your mind off of things - thank god, you weren’t quite ready to deal with reality just yet - but a knock at the door interrupted the moment.
You weren’t sure who you were expecting to see, but it certainly wasn’t Wanda, looking adorable as ever in a skirt and black thigh-highs.
“Hi,” you managed, nerves kicking in.
“Hey,” she said, looking at you sweetly with those hypnotizing green eyes. “Sorry if this is weird but I was wondering if you had any honey? I just made some tea and I didn’t realize I ran out of honey…”
“Uh, yeah, I think I do,” you responded, stepping back from the doorway. “You can come in while I look.”
“Sure, thank you.”
You went back to the kitchen, Wanda trailing behind, and began to search the cabinets for wherever you might’ve left it. 
“If you don’t have any, that’s fine too,” she said softly. 
As you looked around, you didn’t notice Wanda coming further into the kitchen, where she leaned against the counter and looked at you with a smirk on her face.
You located the honey, but the next words out of Wanda’s mouth made your heart stop and the bottle fall from your grasp.
“So, did you enjoy my video, Y/N?”
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KINGDOM HEARTS MUSICIANS, VGM FANS:
March Caprice is an annual event that takes place during late March for fans of the KINGDOM HEARTS video game series. Our nonprofit mission is to support the many projects & talents of the wider community through the uniting force of the franchise. One of the ways we do this is through our virtual “Concert Soirée”: a live-streamed, multi-hour musical production that features never-before-heard KINGDOM HEARTS arrangements and various KH-themed musical acts from all over the globe. It’s always been such a blast to read the live comments of viewers reacting to the performances
Regardless of if you're a professional musician or simply a hobbyist who loves the games, all music entries are welcome for this showcase!! The process is extremely straightforward: all you need to do is sign up through the website with your intent to put together a cover, and March Caprice will take care of the rest. Sign-ups close on JANUARY 13. If you'd like to have your work featured in this year's Concert Soiree, please sign up--come join the fun; let's put together some tunes^^
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gentlebeardsbarngrill · 4 months
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01/21/2024 Crew Recap
Well holy shit all.
We finally fucking did it! We hit 75,000 signatures! That's crazy! The next goal line is literally twice that, and I know it seems daunting but don't give up, the more we get the more we show how much people want OFMD picked back up! We don't have to make that goal to show how passionate we are, we already have!
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I know it feels like we've been doing this forever (12 days can you believe it?) but the scuttlebutt around deck is that we are making waves, and it's good to keep up the engagements so studio execs can see just how much we care!
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We've been kicking ass on the #AdoptOurCrew hashtag on twitter and other platforms
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===Articles===
I'm starting with articles tonight because this first one is phenomenal so please read it, it's by our very own @celluloidbroomcloset who if you follow them, you know their analysis is top notch. If it doesn't give you hope I don't know what will!
Our Flag Means Death And The Fight For Queer Joy
Cancelled Max Show Fans Utilize Netflix Billboard Trend, Creator Responds to Campaign Efforts
=== CREW KUDOS ===
We've had SO MUCH to be proud of about the last almost 2 weeks (oh my god I still cant believe it's been that long). Our efforts have been coming to fruition in a thousand different ways! Here's a couple more!
=First up, is the Fandom Project!=
As always thank you to @renewasacrew and in this case @tealknives and everyone else involved in this particular project for all your hard work!
Twitter / Tumblr
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CW: FLASHING LIGHTS/ COLORS
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=Next up, Cool Descriptions of all of you=
Thanks to @aproperpirate on Twitter for putting this together:
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Just some cool descriptions of how unhinged we've all been, and I think you should be incredibly proud!
==How To Help==
Since this section has gotten to be a bit long, I'm separating it out into a separate post -- please go here for the details of the day that will be kept updated whenever I'm awake.
Here's the HOW TO HELP SECTION please visit it!
=Cast and Crew News=
Samba had a baby!
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Also, Errol Shand (Ricky) has just been promoting the crap out of SaveOFMD Stuff on his IG so I just had to shout out to him here. What a guy.
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=Cross Fandom Watch Party!=
Looks like there's gonna be some cross fandom watch parties on twitter you're welcome to tune in for Jan 23-26 on twitter. They'll be watching good omens in an effort to try and get engagement up with PrimeVideo. It sounds like it'll be similar to the LubeAsACrew but with Good Omens fans! Thank you to @Dandeebakes on Twitter for getting these organised!
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Hashtags to use: #PirateOmens #AdoptOurCrew #SaveOFMD, and helps to @PrimeVideo
=== Contests ===
Looks like there's a contest for 2023 Reader's Choice Performer Of the Year, and you can go vote over here:
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=Other Platform Recaps!=
It's been brought to my attention there are some other recaps going on on various platforms, feel free to check them out!
Twitter: @Mytabsclosed
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Website: omfd-crew.com
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These lovely folks have a full week wrap up if you wanna check it out here!
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A wonderful note from @RedsiesWorld on Twitter, something to remember is we are in fact fighting for our crews jobs as well (not just s3) and you're kicking ass!
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So all in all, 12 days of Polite Menacing has been BAT SHIT INSANE and every one of you should feel super fucking proud of all the hard work. This is a break checkpoint however ---PLEASE TAKE A BREAK IF YOU NEED IT (or even if you don't think you do). It's super important you take care of yourself! No one on the crew is going to be upset or disappointed that you took a break! We all are contributing in our own ways, so no need to worry if you're not doing the same as someone else! You are doing plenty!
Remember:
Drink Plenty of Water (Hydrate!)
Eat something good for you!
Get Some Sleep!
Do something Creative that makes you happy!
Go outside for a few minutes! (weather permitting)
Shit is hard, life's a dick, but you are stronger and more capable than you can possibly imagine, and you've got 10's of thousands of people out here rooting for you. All the love folks, wherever you are, whatever you're doing. You are wonderful and you are enough <3
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Tonight's random Rhys picture is what I can only assume is Murray getting a leaf blower blown in his face. You're welcome.
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Weekly Jungkook Fanfic Recs:
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Some fine JK fics for your reading pleasure. Please show your appreciation to all the wonderful authors :)
Microwave (Mis)Adventures: Out of all things to be afraid of, Jungkook, the seat-stealer of your 8am class and annoying housemate whom you despise with every fiber of your being, chooses to have a phobia of microwaves, but he loves buying microwaveable food – because come on, they’re irresistible – and you somehow find yourself getting dragged into his microwaves (mis)adventures. Cue chaos, sarcasm-laced banter and an unplanned romance. https://bymoonchild.tumblr.com/post/181356289007/microwave-misadventures-m
Mission Impossible: When you find out that your project partner is whoring it up on tinder instead of handing in his part of the project , you go on a mission to teach him a lesson. College au. https://hobiwonder.tumblr.com/post/190494788731/mission-impossible-m
Mind In The Gutter: Starting over is never fun. When you are dragged to happy hour by your new co-worker, you end up sitting next to a (very) cute, (very) shy IT worker Jungkook. https://kpopfanfictrash.tumblr.com/post/187447703156/mind-in-the-gutter-m
The Quest To Bedding The Lead Singer Of Frontman: Frontman is your favorite band in the world an honestly, the only reason you waited this long in line is to stand at the front for a shot with the lead singer. Enter sexy sound boy, Jungkook, who just won't leave you alone. https://kpopfanfictrash.tumblr.com/post/175455866461/the-quest-to-bedding-the-lead-singer-of-frontman
The Swan's Death: After being scouted by one of the biggest contemporary circuses there is, you are expected to perform Swan Lake as never before, with the stakes higher than ever. Working with your partner Jungkook entails endless hours of high-flying and trying not to fall, for each other. https://archiveofourown.org/works/24627439 I Breathe Once, And In That Breath I Accept You In: You tell yourself that Jungkook is acting like this because you're the only one he knows. You try to keep in mind that he's doing it because it's summer, he wants to have fun. You remind yourself that all of this will be over within two months. https://archiveofourown.org/works/36319012/chapters/90544390 Jackrabbit: On a university-wide Easter egg hunt, Jungkook decides to educate you on just how wrong you are about him. Hybrid au. https://jamaisjoons.tumblr.com/post/615146301827563520/jackrabbit-jjk-m
Hulu & Woohoo: There’s more important matters to attend to than Jungkook’s Jersey Shore boner. https://1kook.tumblr.com/post/622737836502843392/hulu-woohoo
Imax & Climax: The occasional dark horse candidate among Barbie movie binges— Jungkook gets weirdly horny and fucks you to the tune of a classic Barbie movie soundtrack. https://1kook.tumblr.com/post/625651445677670400/imax-climax Kissanime & Foreplay: You get a glimpse of the KissAnime screen for a good two seconds before about seven ads pop up. Another tab to a raunchy hentai website opens, and Jungkook groans. https://1kook.tumblr.com/post/628089713758191616/kissanime-foreplay
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“NHK WORLD – JAPAN MUSIC FESTIVAL” ~ Magia
Today is the broadcast day of "Japan Music Festival". The first broadcast was a couple of hours ago so fans of already uploaded some footage online. Find the performance of "Magia" HERE on Bilibili. YK's entire appearance can be watched HERE.
Yuki Kajiura performs a special medley, including the main theme of Kimetsu no Yaiba, and (!!!)Magia(!!!) [featuring Hikaru!], the theme song to Puella Magi Madoka Magica, along with SOUKYUU NO FANFARE, the 10th anniversary theme song for Sword Art Online featuring special guests ASCA and ReoNA.
The next live broadcast on the official website is about to start in 20 minutes so be sure to tune in. The video will also be available on demand (free) for a couple of months so it will be possible to watch it as many times as you like.
Thoughts: Waaaaahhhh, Magia sounded amazing. I am so HYPED!!! Wish it had been longer T_T The main theme of Kimtesu no Yaiba was also a nice treat, I love Keiko SO MUCH in that song.
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Hi! Welcome to the 2024 edition of the FOB list! Which is starting much earlier than I expected, but I’m happy to be doing this again!
You can find 2023’s list here! With that out of the way, let’s get started!
iHeart Radio Alter Ego ‘24
FOB’s first (and unexpected for us fans lol) show of 2024!
FOB stepped in for Paramore who could no longer attend and perform at the fest
 The 8 ball has it’s own website now!
Not FOB but uh fucking Mikey Way from MCR showed up and performed with 30 Seconds to Mars
First FOB sighting of 2024!
Also the first Mikey spotting of the year lmao
FOB ran late haha
Pete and Patrick on stage!!
Patrick is wearing flannel!
“We’re a band called Fall Out Boy and we were not originally supposed to play tonight”
FIRST GRUDGE GROWL OF 2024
“We’re so happy to be your second or third choice” ~ Patrick <3
NEW CLANDESTINE MERCH
MIKE SHINODA FROM LINKIN PARK IS THERE AS WELL (first Mikey now Mike omg)
Mike did Dance Dance with them!
STARDUST IS GONNA COME OUT AS A SINGLE SOMETIME THIS YEAR
No Saturday :(
Apologies for not many entries but happy first FOB show of 2024!! There will be many entries when 2ourdust starts, so stay tuned!!
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SEGA announces two debut Sonic Symphony World Tour events in London and Los Angeles
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SEGA announced a new Sonic Symphony World Tour series, with tour dates scheduled this September in London, UK and Los Angeles, CA.
It's a follow-up to the the iconic 30th Anniversary presentation in 2021, and last year's Brazil Game Show performance ahead of the release of Sonic Frontiers.
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Tour dates
The London presentation will be held at the Barbican Hall, while Los Angeles will host its presence at the Dolby Theatre. Doors will open at 7:00 pm local time, and the show will begin an hour later.
16 September 2023 at the Barbican Hall in London, UK.
30 September 2023 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Ticket sales for each event begin 26 May 2023 at 10:00 am local time, and newsletter subscribers can grab pre-sale tickets on 25 May.
What to expect
Expect an immersive "musical journey through the colorful world of Sonic the Hedgehog," with "classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes to rock and EDM songs."
Relive your favorite Sonic moments, brought to life by a full symphony orchestra. Sonic Symphony will be an electrifying tribute to the music that has defined generations of gamers, old and new.
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Why "two cities" for a world tour?
The company characterized the two events as "debut performances", though it was reassured that more events are expected to appear in 2024.
Meanwhile, a mailing list on the official website invited people to "find out when [the Tour] is coming near you."
While it isn't clear if Sonic Symphony will be coming to other countries, this is certainly something Sonic fans will want to keep their eyes very open.
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WAND WOODS, BRIEFLY
hello friends! today i thought i could bring you something that some might find a bit useful, since many in the hogwarts legacy fandom may be interested in defining the wandlore for either their original characters, or existing characters, but can't be bothered to read through all the wand woods, either because it would take too damn long, or you're for one reason or another not fond of using the Pottermore website
so here it is, from an (embarrassingly) long-time HP fan, all wand woods summarized, concisely, for you to easily reference whenever you like :)
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Acacia
refuses to produce magic for the non-owner
unusual, compatible with the gifted
refined magic, peculiar temperament
Alder
helpful, considerate, likeable owner
best suited for non-verbal magic
Apple
suited to owners of high aims & ideals
well-loved, long-lived, charming owners
mixes poorly with Dark magic
associated with the ability to talk to magical beings
Ash
owners are stubborn & steadfast in their beliefs, but not crass or arrogant
loses power when passed down
Aspen
outstanding charmwork, often makes for good duellists
strong-minded & determined owners
for revolutionaries
Beech
for the wise beyond their years
not for the narrow-minded or intolerant
capable of subtlety & artistry in magic
Blackthorn
best suited for warriors
needs danger & hardship to bond with its owner
loyal servant, whether it’s used for good or evil
Black Walnut
owner of good instincts & powerful insight
loses power if owner is self-deceptive
flair in all kinds of charmwork
Cedar
calls for strength of character & loyalty
owners are not to be fooled or crossed should harm come to their loved ones
Cherry
possesses lethal power
if paired with dragon heartstring, must be used with self-control & strength of mind
Chestnut
attracted to those with gifts in Herbology, tamers of magical beasts & good fliers
with dragon heartstring, owners are overfond of luxury & material things
with unicorn hair, owners show predilection for matters of justice
Cypress
for the brave, bold & self-sacrificing
owners are unafraid to confront the dark flaws in themselves & other people
Dogwood
quirky, mischievous, of playful nature
looks for owners who can provide excitement
performs well in difficult situations
Ebony
suited to combative magic & Transfiguration
for those brave enough to be themselves
owners not swayed lightly from their purpose
Elm
owners with presence, magical dexterity & dignity
produces fewest accidents & foolish errors
sophisticated & highly advanced
English Oak
for good times and bad; loyal
demands partner of strength, courage & fidelity
Fir
the survivor’s wand
demands staying power & strength of purpose
favors owners of strong-minded & intimidating demeanors
suited to Transfiguration
Hawthorn
complex & intriguing owners
adept at healing & curses
at home with conflict & inner turmoil
Hazel
reflects owner’s emotional state
wilts after its master’s death
outstanding in the hands of the skillful
Holly
considered protective
works best with those who need to overcome wrath
pairs well with those in dangerous  & spiritual quests
Hornbeam
talented owner with a single, pure passion
absorbs their owner’s code of honor
fine-tuned & sentient
Larch
hard to please & tricky to handle
exposes hidden & unexpected effects
Laurel
commonly paired with those who seek glory
does not tolerate laziness in its master
Maple
natural travelers & explorers
prefers ambition, not stay-at-home wands
shines with fresh challenges & changes of scene
Pear
best in the hands of the warm-hearted, popular
never in possession of Dark Wizards
quite resilient, appears new after years of use
Pine
users tend to live long lives
for the independent, individuals who are perceived as loners
enjoys being used creatively
will adapt easily to new methods & spells
Poplar
to be relied upon, consistent, and with integrous strength of power
chooses masters of clear moral vision
Red Oak
good duelling wand, for those with fast reflexes
light-of-touch, quick-witted & adaptable masters
often creators of trademark spells
Redwood
attracted to those with good luck
generally live exciting lives
Rowan
favors defensive magic
likes the clear-headed & pure-hearted
outstanding in duels
Silver Lime
performs best for Seers & those skilled in Legilimency
particularly handsome wood
Spruce
requires a firm hand
for bold spellcasters, with a sense of humor
loyal to their owners
produce flamboyant effects
Sycamore
eager for new experiences
ideal owner is curious, vital & adventurous
Vine
uncommon type
owners seek greater purpose & vision beyond the ordinary
Walnut
for the highly intelligent, inventors & innovators
may resist spells foreign to the nature of its master, unless they are sufficiently skilled
handsome wood, very versatile & adaptable
makes for a dangerous match with owners of little conscience
Willow
great healing power
often matched with owners with hidden insecurities
selects those with great potential, rather than those who believe they have little to learn
Yew
rare kind of wood
ideal match is unusual & notorious (whether as heroes or villains)
fearsome reputation in duelling & curses
owners tend to be fierce protectors
never chooses a timid nor mediocre mind
well, there you go! i hope it’s useful to you somehow :) i may end up reblogging to add a few notes on the wand cores too
also potential wand headcanons post soon for the HL characters? idk if anyone’s interested but i’m certainly thinking about it
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I'll Follow the Sun's 15 words in Tune In
Following along with AKOM I was struck by this page as I was passing it, so just out of curiosity I googled to see what I could find out about "I'll Follow the Sun" that would have been available before Lewisohn wrote Tune In, and what could Lewisohn have done with his prose for this song?
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From Beatles Music History website:
"I wrote that in my front parlour in Forthlin Road. I was about 16," McCartney stated in an interview. This would date the song as being written as far back as 1958. He continues, "So, 'I'll Follow The Sun' was one of those very early ones. I seem to remember writing it just after I'd had the flu...I remember standing in the parlour looking out through lace curtains of the window and writing that one."
There is a recording in existence (available on bootlegs) of the early Beatles, known then as The Quarrymen, performing the song. The electric guitar arrangement features Paul, John and George on guitar with Stuart Sutcliffe on bass and presumably Tommy Moore on drums. According to McCartney, who purchased the tape from Peter Hodgson in 1995, the recording dates back to April of 1960 and was made in the bathroom of his home at 20 Forthlin Road during a school holiday. McCartney's recollection of the "middle eight" being re-written before they recorded it professionally is confirmed by this early rough recording, because the lyrics of this middle section appears to say "Well, don't leave me alone, I need you/ Now hurry and follow me, my dear." 
Tune In:
“I’ll Follow the Sun.” Paul came up with this rhythmic ballad alone, words and music, on his Zenith guitar.
There's a very good story and all we get is "rhythmic ballad on his Zenith guitar"? But all that about a John song that doesn't even really seem like a John song? 
It does get a bit more ink in Chapter 15 when Lewisohn talks about the bootleg, but I can't see anyone who loves writing about where songs come from as much as Lewisohn does passing up all the history of one of their most beloved songs that a bootleg even exists for. A bootleg with different lyrics, that he never mentions! There's just a lot on this song that he could've done so much with, and although I wrote before that I don't think Lewisohn is actually trying to settle scores, I am now genuinely starting to wonder.
Lewisohn on "I'll Follow the Sun" in the bootleg:
There’s also the earliest-available recordings of “One After 909,” “I’ll Follow the Sun” and “Hello Little Girl.” “One After 909” is clearly a diamond in the rough, polished by John and Paul’s attractive harmonizing. “I’ll Follow the Sun” is Paul alone, guitar and voice, save for someone (probably John) slapping a guitar case.
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I'll say this, once you start noticing the attention to detail and real estate, you really start noticing. I had focused on the jealousy footnotes early on in my reading because it stood out to me so much, and once I realized how few were supported I was awestruck and started digging more, but I hadn't given thought or attention to the broader comparisons. 
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Absolutely blown away, tbh. I am less enamored of the space comparisons in general because they're more subjective than just the, "What, he's saying Paul was jealous because he wanted to be out front and he hated Stu from a quote saying 'I was playing the drums with a broomstick between my legs and it wasn't easy"??" But although they're harder to point out, they are most certainly there, and there to a truly unpardonable extent. This one blew my ass away.
Honestly, WTF?
Since I referenced it, the "Paul's jealousy was stoked because he was unhappy because he liked exhibiting versitility and nobody looked at the drummer and did I mention he was jealous?" pages below.
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How to Create a Seamless User Experience with Mobile App Design- Pixxelu Digital Technology
In today's mobile-driven world, creating a seamless user experience (UX) is paramount for the success of any Mobile Apps Designs. With millions of apps competing for users' attention, it's essential to prioritize UX design to ensure engagement, retention, and ultimately, the success of your app. Here are some expert tips from Pixxelu Digital Technology on how to craft a seamless user experience with mobile app design:
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1. Understand Your Users
Before diving into the design process, take the time to understand your target users' needs, preferences, and pain points. Conduct user research, surveys, and interviews to gather insights into their behavior and expectations. Identify their goals and motivations for using your app, as well as any challenges they may encounter. This user-centric approach forms the foundation for designing an app that meets users' needs and delights them at every interaction.
2. Simplify Navigation
One of the key principles of good UX design is intuitive navigation. Design your app's navigation hierarchy in a way that is logical and easy to understand, minimizing the number of steps required for users to accomplish their tasks. Utilize familiar navigation patterns, such as tab bars, menus, and breadcrumbs, to guide users seamlessly through the app. Avoid cluttering the interface with unnecessary elements, and prioritize essential features to enhance usability.
3. Prioritize Performance and Speed
In the fast-paced world of mobile technology, users expect apps to load quickly and respond instantaneously to their interactions. Optimize your app's performance by minimizing loading times, reducing app size, and optimizing images and multimedia content. Implement efficient caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data locally, reducing the need for repeated network requests. Prioritize speed and responsiveness to create a frictionless user experience that keeps users engaged and satisfied.
4. Embrace Responsive Design
With the myriad of devices and screen sizes available in the market, designing for responsiveness is essential to ensure your app looks and performs flawlessly across all platforms. Embrace responsive design principles to adapt your app's layout and content dynamically based on the user's device and screen size. Utilize flexible grids, fluid layouts, and scalable images to create a consistent and visually appealing experience across devices, from smartphones to tablets to wearables.
5. Focus on Accessibility
Accessibility should be a core consideration in mobile app design to ensure inclusivity for users with disabilities. Design your app with accessibility features in mind, such as customizable font sizes, high-contrast color schemes, and support for screen readers and assistive technologies. Adhere to accessibility standards and guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to ensure your app is usable by all users, regardless of their abilities.
6. Provide Feedback and Guidance
Effective communication is essential for guiding users through the app and providing feedback on their actions. Incorporate visual cues, animations, and micro-interactions to acknowledge user input and indicate system responses. Provide informative error messages and tooltips to help users recover from errors or navigate complex tasks. Use progressive disclosure to gradually reveal advanced features or information, reducing cognitive overload and enhancing usability.
7. Continuously Iterate and Improve
The journey towards a seamless user experience is an ongoing process that requires continuous iteration and improvement. Gather feedback from users through analytics, reviews, and user testing sessions to identify pain points and areas for enhancement. Leverage A/B testing and usability testing to experiment with different design approaches and validate design decisions. Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and user expectations to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional user experiences.
By following these expert tips from Pixxelu Digital Technology, you can create a mobile app with a seamless user experience that delights users, fosters engagement, and drives success.
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commando-rogers · 11 months
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I know little ol me does not get much traction on this site and I’ve been reblogging PLENTY about the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes, but I keep seeing people confused about this online and irl so I just want to say:
As of now, the unions have NOT asked us to stop watching content. You can (and should!) keep watching and streaming your favorite shows and movies.
Now, I’m not a member of either union (though I hope to join SAG in the coming years if I get lucky, and maybe WGA is in my future if I get off my butt and write!) so I am not an authority on this, nor do I have all of the information. I could be mistaken on some of this, so those with more knowledge feel free to correct me! But I do know for a fact that the unions have not asked us to boycott watching shows.
The purpose of these strikes is to stop providing LABOR to the AMPTP (the gross weird mafia-like conglomeration of studios such as Netflix, Warner Bros, the like), not to stop watching.
Part of the issue with the proposed contracts from studios is the fairness of residuals (money paid to a writer/actor when their work is aired on TV, released on DVD, sold to a network, etc.). If already-aired shows and movies continue doing well, these workers keep getting paid (at least a little, they’re not getting paid for their jobs while striking but the studios cannot withhold residuals). (Of course, it’s messier with streaming services, which is another thing being advocated for in these contracts.)
So keep streaming movies and shows! Keep tuning in on TV if any of you still have cable! Go see Barbenheimer or anything you’d like to see at the theater! Support the art! This is a labor strike, not a consumer boycott. Not only might it help with residuals, but it shows the studios that there is still a demand for content. People are still watching their movies and shows, they still want to pay their subscriptions, and the studios are proverbially shooting themselves in the knee by withholding future content. That’s why this strike will work, that’s why WGA and SAG-AFTRA refuse to back down until their demands are met.
ESPECIALLY with shows that are coming out! Good Omens is one of my favorite shows, and season 2 drops on July 28th. Neil Gaiman, the writer, is very active on tumblr if you’d like to go check out his blog, and he’s being incredibly gracious and helpful answering questions about the strike. And he said the BEST thing we can do for the show is WATCH it. Watch in one sitting! Watch it on loop! We need to demonstrate demand, or the studios will cancel shows, which means artists out of work.
Of course, should the unions come out with a statement and ask us to stop watching, do it. However, that is not currently their wish, nor is it a rule of the strike.
(A note: if you’re like me and hoping to become an actor or writer in the future, this is NOT the time to get your big break. Studios are gonna come looking for nonunion talent to keep productions going. They are exploiting us and our desperation. If you scab and perform labor for a struck company during this strike, you WILL be blacklisted from ever joining the union in the future. Aspiring actors, that featured background gig is not worth kissing your hopes of a SAG card goodbye. Same goes for writers. You may see some SAG work continuing, that is being done under special agreements with the union, for SPECIFIC exceptions. Do your research on every casting call. Do not scab, these union members are fighting for OUR futures in this industry! The worst thing you can do is hurt them and throw your future away.)
Check out the WGA’s website and SAG-AFTRA’s website for more info on strike rules, and things you can do to help. If you want to make a financial difference, the best thing you can do is donate to strike funds. Go to this link and under Strike Assistance you’ll see a number of funds that are being used to help pay writers while out of work, AND to help pay the crew members who are also out of work because of the strike! Worker solidarity! Here is a link to emergency funds for SAG-AFTRA members.
If you’re in NYC or LA, stop by the picket lines! Even non-members are welcome to march, and a great way to help is to show up and hand out water bottles, food, anything you’re willing to donate and help make the picketers’ day just a little easier. And here’s a link to the LA chapter of Democratic Socialists of America. They have information on strike funds, as well as a fund specifically to help buy snacks for picketers! It’s summer, and both NYC and LA are miserable to be marching in the sun all day.
The other way the unions say we can help is by speaking up and voicing your support on social media. An anonymous studio exec told Dateline “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses.” They said the quiet part out loud. You can look up the salaries of these studio execs. It’s tens and hundreds of millions. Then go look up what each union is asking for in their contracts. It’s a drop in the studios’ bucket, but they’re refusing to budge, and they’re showing their complete lack of humanity.
tl;dr: you can and should keep watching shows and movies during the strikes, unless we are told otherwise by the unions. There are other great ways to help! These unions are a huge driving force of American economy, and hopefully these strikes will help garner support for a larger labor movement for all workers to get fair pay.
Thanks for tuning in to my accidentally very lengthy post. But I hope this helps clear up confusion. Share this info with your friends, and voice your support loudly! And for the love of god DO NOT CROSS PICKET LINES!
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Everyone don the coats and your sashes, we are back.
Presenting you with 28 minutes of beautifully composed music, voiced by talented volunteers, and accompanied by fully-shaded semi-animated frames—
L'Manberg The Musical, Chapter 2: Part 1 [LINK]
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Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who was in the premiere! We hope you enjoyed everyone's spectacular performances and arts on the first part of Chapter 2. <3
If you missed the premiere, fret not! Go watch it on our youtube!
First time seeing us around? Take a quick moment to get to know us and what we do!
L'Manberg: The Musical is a semi-animated collaborated volunteer project started back in late 2020, aiming to re-tell the story of the Dream SMP through original soundtrack composed by our talented musicians and visuals illustrated and animated by our large department of volunteer artists!
Find out more about the project in our official website, tumblr blog, twitter, and instagram! Please re-blog and consider giving us a follow to stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future, thank you!
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