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elliart7 · 1 year
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*growling and gnashing my teeth every time I remember Ed probably carried Stede off that ship
Based on this post by @meanmisscharles 🕺🏻
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petenicholls · 2 years
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Pete.ink/weekly August 2022 Week 3 (of 4.5)
Welcome to Pete.ink/weekly for week 3 (of 4.5) of August 2022! Yep, August ends in the middle of the week so the fourth Pete.ink/weekly will be available the first weekend of September. Last week I said I might have some news by the end of the week--yeah, as the month has passed so have my hopes! 😅Just like most months, but hey, I've still been successful with creating content consistently every week since the beginning of March! So, I think we should take that as a win.
Just a quick reminder that I have 3 limited edition t-shirts on sale, all of which will disappear from the internet with in 3 weeks (or less). A great way to support me is buying one and wearing it everywhere you go! Never take it off. Shower in it! This would mean a lot to me! Head on over Pete.ink/merch to take a look at these incredible works of art that will look amazing on you, you amazingly gorgeous human being! That link once again: Pete.ink/merch
Anyway, on with week 3!!!
Monday, August 15, 2022
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Some thoughts on this week's FacingLife.WTF:
I keep feeling the need to tweak the female face's design. I really prefer her flat-topped eyes but showing her eyelids does make her look more female to me. Of course, even thinking about this brings up all kinds of anxiety with American culture trying to become more free and open to more than just the two genders. As an ally to all humans, I hesitate to even talk about gender appearances and feel like I'm opening myself to criticism by even having a binary gendered pair of characters. The thing is, binary genders is the world I've known for most of my life. Recognizing and interacting with trans and gender fluid people in my every day life is a common occurrence but because we see them so rarely in media, I'm not able to easily know how to represent them in my own work. In real life it's easy to interact with them--I just treat them like normal people. In art, however, I feel like it's a much more complicated issue. I'm definitely working on it, though.
Tuesday, August 15, 2022
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Have you started reading FutureBlog, yet? If not, start here! If you have, go read chapter 5 now!
Wednesday, August 15, 2022
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Do aliens not visit us because they are bigoted toward us? What do you think?
Often everyone's pal, Jay The Pal, likes to post a video on Wednesdays called WednesJAY! Here is this week's WednesJAY which breaks the mold of previous WednesJAYs!https://www.youtube.com/embed/embed/9RyQloUvisY
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Thursday, August 15, 2022
Week 1 of my 2022 Nerd Shirt of the Day Marathon is complete! See all the Nerd Shirts so far!https://www.youtube.com/embed/embed/YEAfU1lAjEw
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Which Nerd Shirt is your favorite?
Stay tuned for the Nerd Shirts from week 2 in the next Pete.ink/weekly or check them out daily by following me on my socials!
Friday, August 15, 2022
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Skipped Judgie Bear last week for a special perp walk edition of Goings On! This month's Judgie is a direct sequel to last month's and portrays the true irony of Judgie Bear's existence.
That's it for this week's Pete.ink/weekly!
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Have a great week and hope you enjoyed my ink!
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tatertotthethot · 4 years
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The Doms Next Door 2.0
THIS IS A TEMPORARY REUPLOAD FOR THIS CHAPTER CUZ TUMBLR IS RAN BY A BUNCH OF BOTS. 2.1 HERE
Warnings/AN: frequent, casually cursing; comical, gay Jimin; insecure reader; steamy flirting; tattoo/sexualized Tae 🙃. Enjoy~ (TAEKOOK EDIT ABOVE IS ARTKOOK DONE BY NONCONMAN ON INSTAGRAM)
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Your tires came to a stop outside of the tattoo shop you've seen online— a brick building, covered in spray paint and street-style art. A sign buzzed over the awning of the entrance doors, with the built-in UV lights and graffiti-styled font displaying the name of the place in neon-red letters. Kink For Ink! The name alone was what first caught your attention last week, when you Googled "Tattoo shops near me" and it pulled up a list, with "Kink For Ink" being the first option. It just seemed so uncanny and fitting at the time, considering the previous run-in you just had with the sex-crazed neighbors a couple nights before. You couldn't help but to click the link to their Instagram.
A profile came up with 53.4k followers, which immediately blew your mind... but you quickly saw why. Every tattoo and piercing, no matter the body-placement, skin-type, or quirky design, was vividly appealing— certainly done by the articulate hands of certified experts. Even in the comments of the piercings that were posted, people were praising them for the "minimal" amount of pain they experienced, despite the fact that some of piercings were done in places you couldn't even fathom the thought of having a needle jammed through.
It said in the bio that the shop is owned by the two artists that work there— Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jungkook. You couldn't find out much about them, all their pictures showed was their work. You even went back to search for a personal account of their own, but nothing came up. You then went back to the bio and clicked a link to the official website, hoping to find out something, but you were met with a disclaimer rule at the top that automatically deemed your chances of even getting your piece done by them, slim-to-none.
• No walk-ins allowed.
• Every request/idea must be sent in through the DMs of our Instagram page. You will only be accepted only if it spikes our personal interests.
Yikes; You were instantly discouraged by this. The piece you wanted was something so common and cliché, that you actually got the image out of a child's coloring book.... It was the cartoon layout of the glass vase and enchanted rose, from the Beauty and the Beast movie. Cheesy, yes. But it was something of personal, nostalgic value. You remember when you were little— roughly around 3 or 4 years of age— when your parents started fighting and would spend all day screaming and throwing things at each other, putting you in a constant state of anxiety. But then you'd go to bed at night and pop the VHS tape, and the movie never failed to put you in a peaceful state of mind— a hopeful one. It's remained as your all-time favorite love story throughout the years. Which, is ironic, considering that the relationship itself was different, but almost as dysfunctional as your parent's. However, the fact that even the Beast was capable of change, and everything wound up so perfect and happy in the end, makes your heart happy. And even now, at age 19, it still puts you in your feelings. The previous remake of a movie is what actually inspired you to get the enchanted rose as a tattoo, after seeing it in 3D not too long ago. But you're only willing to shell out up to $200 for it, at most. You've just started college, and even though Jimin's parents own the house and let the two of you live there, rent free, you're still responsible for half the utility bills from month to month. Blowing every bit of money you have saved up, right at the start of the semester, would just be irresponsible. But $200 was manageable, and you're looking for anything that'll give you a little extra "oomph" to break you out of this introverted shell you've always known. Pushing it off would just delay it, and you were ready for change. The nose piercing you want is just a small little thing that'll hopefully add a bit of flare to the features of your face. These two guys could probably do the piercing/tattoo with a blindfold on and a hand tied behind their back. So, if it meant that you'd be able to get these things done in confidence, without having to worry about the outcome, you figured it wouldn't hurt for you to at least ask, even if they straight-up ignore you. So, after spending an unnecessary amount of time overthinking the wording of your text, you finally constructed a message in your notes and DM'd it to business page, after sending them a small, simple outline of the cartoony rose, and pressed send.
• You: Hello! I've been wanting to get this tattoo done for a very while now, and was hoping one of you will be willing to do it for me... along with piercing my nose? I know it's a very mediocre and cliché piece, and a nose piercing can be done anywhere. But I'm new to the area and I've never gotten a tattoo/piercing done before and I haven't really checked out any other places either because I found this page first. And from what I can see, you guys are pretty efficient and CRAZY talented. So, I trust it'll get done right.... only if you want to! I'm willing to pay $200 for this, but if it costs that much for just the outline I've sent then that's fine as well. But I understand if neither of you want to do it cuz that is really cheap compared to the ones I've seen lol. But either way, thx for ur time 😁
A few minutes went by and you had just unlocked your phone to check the message again, when the word "seen" popped below the message. You held your breath for a second— but seconds turned to minutes, and time went by with no reply, what-so-ever. You figured maybe you sounded a little too immature to take seriously; kind of like a prepubescent 12-year-old asking someone out for a dance... and you blew it. Which was disappointing, but predictable. So fuck it. Maybe it's a sign; you shouldn't get it after all.
11pm rolled around, many hours later. You were now hiding beneath your covers, beginning your "amateur threesome" exploration on PornHub. You were ready to see what this whole "2 guys, 1 girl" thing was all about. But just when you were about to type it into the search bar, you were interrupted by an Instagram notification dropping down from the top of your screen.
"KinkForInk sent you a message."
You audibly gasped, eyes turning to saucers as you clicked on the notif and switched over to the Instagram app.
• KinkForInk: Hi (Y/N). This is Tae, one of the artists of the shop. The tattoo you sent in is worth roughly $100... but I want to run an offer by you in hopes that you'll be interested.
— Your brows scrunched in oddity, stomach fluttering. An offer? For you?
• You: Okay, sure. What's that?
• KinkForInk: I've been looking for someone willing to showcase the custom design I've come up with, specifically for a much more... exclusive version of the Beauty and the Beast tattoo you sent. And if you'd be down for letting me and my partner put it on you, it'll be free. No charge. BUT you'll also have to sign a contract saying that you'll do a little bit of modeling for us once it's done. You think you'd be in to doing something like that, even if you get it?
— Your head spun for a second, reading the message over and over again until you could fully wrap your mind around what he was saying.
• You: Hold on... YOU wanna put a tattoo on ME so that I model for you? And it's FREE? Are you sure about this? I'm not even model material lol.
• KinkForInk: Yes, yes, and yes, you are. You'd be perfect for this.
• You: How do know that? Is it a face tattoo? Cuz I only have 6 selfies on here and you can't see anything past my shoulders.
—"Seen" came up as soon as you hit send, but a couple of minutes rolled by with no reply to the message, nor was he even typing. Maybe you came off a little rude. But it was already sketchy and it was a logical question.
— An image suddenly popped up: a screenshot of your Facebook profile. Then another— and much to your horror, it was the photo Jimin tagged you in last week, when the two of you were swimming at a local community pool. You were wearing a simple two piece, sitting at the foot of the lawn chair Jimin was also sitting in, as his legs were visible on either side of you and his lap was practically framing your ass. The photo was at an upward angle and looked so scandalous— but really, you had just asked Jimin to put sun screen on your back and he didn't want to stand up because the pavement was too hot against his bare feet. But you actually liked the picture at the time; it was just a silly joke and your ass actually looked quite nice from that angle. Plus, everyone knows nothing sexual actually goes on between the two of you, for obvious reasons. But Taehyung doesn't, so you couldn't help but dreadfully cringe when you saw the caption of the screen shot.
"Babymama 💦🍆"
• KinkForInk: Is this you??
• You: Yes, that's me. The caption is a joke tho... pay no mind to that. But this is like, really happening? You really think it'd look good on me?
— Why that picture though? You couldn't help but wonder.
• KinkForInk: Yes. Like I said, you're perfect for this piece. Are you down to at least see what the tattoo will look like? We don't expect you to be experienced with modeling or anything, but if you listen to us and cooperate, you'll do just fine.
• You: Yes I wanna see, and I'll do the best I can if I decide to get it... I'm just a bit shy, is all.
• KinkForInk: You'll be in good hands. I promise.
• You: Okay... are you going to show me??
• KinkForInk: Can't send it over a message, I don't want it plagiarized or the concept stolen. But the piece itself isn't necessarily crazy or anything, just more creative. I'd be more than happy to show you at my shop some day this week, if you'd be willing to swing by.
• You: Yeah, I can do that. When should I come?
• KinkForInk: Are you available after 5 tomorrow?
• You: I am, I get off at 4:30.
• KinkForInk: Great. Be here by 5:30, and make sure you've eaten in case you like the piece and wanna get started. It's pretty big for a first timer and gonna take a lot of time and patience. It'll have to be done in sessions but I hope you have a fair enough pain tolerance to at least get the outline of it done first.
— It can't be any worse than a bikini wax, you thought, shivering at the memory. That a story for another time. You decided on an alternative scenario.
• You: I give blood from time to time... but that's easy and doesn't really hurt that much. I think I can handle it though... maybe. I honestly don't know lol, I'm sorry 😣. But I can try my best. Can I ask where it's supposed to go?
• KinkForInk: That's okay, I'll work with you. It's supposed to go down the middle of your back. Starts between the center of your shoulder blades, and trails down the length of your spine to your lower lumbar. You'll see how it looks once we transfer a template on your back. But if you don't like it, there will be no hard feelings from my end. I can still do the tattoo you want if that's the case, free of charge just for your time.
• You: Oh no, you don't have to do that! I'd still pay!
• KinkForInk: Not if I don't accept your money. Trust me, I'm not worried about it. The nose piercing is gonna be $30 regardless, though. JK isn't so lenient.
• You: Of course. Will I have to take my shirt and bra off for the tattoo?
• KinkForInk: Yes, and for the pictures once it's done.
— Your mind blanked at that; thumbs froze over the keypad. He was typing again.
• KinkForInk: Don't let that discourage you. Again, you're in good hands. You can bring something to cover your chest. And the pics will be if your back as well.
• You: Okay, I can handle that. So 5:30 tomorrow?
• KinkForInk: Yes, please don't flake on us!
• You: Lol, I won't. I'll be there.
"They're gonna knock us the fuck out and sell our organs to the black market," Jimin declared. He had parked next to you outside of the shop, and was now sitting in the driver seat of his car with his door locked and windows all the way up, refusing to get out. You were standing right outside his door, still having to talk on the phone. "And is this Tae-guy an AllState representative or something?"
Jimin is petty. You wanted him here for moral support— which he's usually reliable for— but this time, he's just plain salty right and doing everything he can to remind you of that. Reason is, he's been begging you to get a matching tattoo with him ever since your 18th birthday, and you've always refused because of what he wanted to get.
Cupcakes. Jimin wanted to get matching cupcake tattoos... in honor of Cupcakke the legend. Sorry, but H E L L no.
You rolled your eyes, growing frustrated. He only has enough time to pop in and confirm that these two aren't gonna kill you, and then he's gotta head home to get ready for work. You were already supposed to be in there. It was 5:33pm, 3 minutes past the time.
"Jimin, you're the one that insisted on coming along! And now you're making me late!" you ranted. "I'm going in without you."
"Hold your horses, hoe! I'm finishing my blueberry slushie," He retorted, sassily bringing the straw to his mouth and loudly slurping it into the phone. He then abruptly flinched away from the straw with a disgusted expression, nostrils flared, body locking up; lips drawing into an air-tight knot that was so extreme and unnatural, it caused an ugly snort to break out of your nose.
He smacked his lips in exaggeration to the taste, face falling back into stone as an eyebrow arched over the top of his aviators; unamused and saltier than before... Like you were at fault for that, too.
"Or... Blueberry-ass, I should say."
That forced another giggle out of you as Jimin stiffly rolled his window down, phone still pressed to his ear and eyes still scowling at you behind the inspector shades. He bit down on the straw and withdrew it with his teeth before dumping the dark-blue contents of the drink out of the window, making it a point to shake the styrofoam cup empty of every drop before tossing it over his shoulder and into back seat. He then spat the straw out of his mouth with an audible "PLUUUUH!" of a French accent, and waited until the window rolled all the way up again, just so he could hang up the phone. You scoffed at this as you shoved your phone back into your pocket, scornfully watching Jimin exit the car and slam the door behind him. He snatched his glasses off his face as his cotton-candy hair swayed in the breeze, revealing his scornful eyes right back at you as he gestured for you to lead the way in exasperated manner— as if you were the one wasting his time now.
"Go on, lead us to the grave," He shooed, a snippy little shit. You sauntered away, walking up the side of the shop, then paused just before reaching the glass entrance door, when you remembered how much of a coward you are. You've never even stepped into a parlor before, and supposedly, this was a famous one. Which makes it more and more surreal when you think about it.
"Are we doing the mannequin challenge now? Is that what we're doing?" Jimin sardonically inquired.
"You go first, I'm nervous!" You whisper-hissed.
"You don't want me to go in there first— I'll show out," he reasoned, simply stating a fact.
"Please don't," you whined.
"Then, again, I'll show out?" He reiterated, as if to say duh. "How else am I supposed to break the ice? I look like Timmy Turner's Fairy-Gay- Parent."
You gave him a wary look... he's right. You sighed, slightly kicking your foot in distracted defeat. Fuck, you hated making an entrance to new places—
"Hold up— is that Drake?" Jimin suddenly blurted, holding his hand up to silence you. You honed in on the muffled track playing from behind the glass door, and Jimin's face soon light up like a Christmas tree before he spun around you, unstoppable.
"Jimin, NO—!"
"KIKI, DO YOU LOVE ME—?!"
It was already too late. The door was flying back behind him as he Milly-Rocked his way into the shop, leaving you no choice but the chase in behind him.
"—ARE YOU RIDING? SAY YOU'LL NEVA-EVA LEAVE FROM BESIDE ME— hello there."
You were panting, coming to a stop right behind Jimin, where you instantly latched on to the back of his shirt as you met the face of the man behind the studio counter. And, as corny as this is gonna sound: the world actually stilled for a solid beat... or maybe you were in the verge of cardiac arrest.
A pair of glossy-Black eyes looked up at the two of you; A series of silver-studded earrings trailed along the outer cartilages, peaking out beneath a head of soft, layer-swept hair. It was a Carmel-tinted blonde in color— thick and shaggy, and neatly spilling in waves around a headband that proudly sported a high-dollar brand-name you've never seen anyone wear in person before. G U C C I, it read— Meaning that the headband alone was probably worth more than some of your college text books, put together. It sat just a few inches above a pair of dark brows, that oddly brought out the shape of his cat-like eyes— irises like polished marbles. His ample lips had a sharp, well-defined Cupid's-bow, and a natural shade of pink that fit the porcelain appearance of his melanin-kissed complexion, to the finest degree.
And here you are, looking like an actual bum. You had just enough time to clock out of work and head straight over here to make it in time. You didn't even have any makeup on, and the only thing hiding your raggedy hair from those captivating eyes is your old baseball cap from high school. It took a second for him to take the bold presence that was Park Jimin— who was also frozen to the spot as he openly checked the guy out. He was hunched over the counter, a v-neck hoodie covering the rest of him with a thin, loose-fitting material. It was Black and allowed a full visual of his tan neck, and prominent collar bones. And it certainly didn't hide the fact that he had a pair of wide-set shoulders, either. A pencil sat in his hand— one that was laced with masculine veins, and lot of decorative ink. There was a silver ring on his thumb.. and a very heavy-looking Rolex watch.
The man cracked a grin at Jimin— a boxy one that dimpled in at the corners.
"Love the hair," he humorously began, twisting a quirky eyebrow at Jimin. You subconsciously snagged the bill of your hat as your eyes went a little wide at how mature the man's voice was.
"Love the watch," Jimin retorted, then reached around and gripped you by the wrist before pulling you into full view beside him. "You wouldn't happen to be Taehyung...?"
"Mhm," the man hummed, absentmindedly moving his wrist at the mention of his watch. His eyes cut over to you, and you swore you could see a minuscule reflection of yourself in his eyes, before they flashed back at Jimin and blinked. "You must be the babydaddy?"
Blood rushes to your ears. It's really him... a guy who looks like a high-dollar model himself, asking you to be his canvas model. Your own conscious didn't even know what to say right now. So you stayed quiet and still as Jimin took charge... which was a mistake.
"She wishes, but no. I'm the best-friend— and a gay one, at that," Jimin replied, and you knew he did that for his benefit. Thot. "I'm just here to make sure you're not gonna sacrifice her to Satan, or anything of that nature. I need her around in case I ever forget the Netflix password."
Taehyung chuckled at that, mouth opening to reveal a row of teeth shinier than Chip Skylark's. But then, you caught something behind his teeth that caused your gut to leap. A silver ball... a tongue ring. Your thoughts clouded over for a second.
"Well, I can assure you, she's safe with me," he said, looking over at you again. You blinked, nothing more. His brow arched at your lack of response, but this time, it was done more handsomely as he was still smirking at you. "Still, you don't look too thrilled to be here... You sure you wanna do this?"
"She's just nervous because you're really fucking hot," Jimin announced, unyielding. "You should feel how sweaty her hand is."
"Don't listen to him— I'm gay too," You lied in panic, trying to defend yourself from the absolute truth Jimin spoke just then. You snatched your hand away from him and jutted a finger at the door, eyes beading and lid twitching as your nerves ran amuck. "Goodbye, Jimin."
"She's a lonesome hetero," Jimin told Taehyung, assuring him with a face that showed no bluff. "One look at her camera roll, and you'd see for yourself—" You were yanking him away by the arm now, in a tug-of-war game that Jimin obviously could've won if he really wanted to. But he figured you suffered enough and eventually let you drag him out of the shop, waving bye to Taehyung before turning to look at you with beading eyes.
"I think he wants to fuck you— text me as soon as you can," Jimin uttered with unmoving lips as before he walked to his car. You stopped for a second, noticing he was actually being serious. How could he possibly think that he wants to fuck you, just from that small encounter? And what is the odd sensation currently coiling in your stomach? Things grew awkward again when you re-entered the shop, coming to a stand at the same spot... only alone now. He was still amused, it seemed. And so calm and cool despite this odd, intense look in his eyes. It gave him a Casanova effect, where all he had to do was give you that look and it'd instantly make you blush.
"He seems like a fun person to be around," he noted, somewhat honestly, but more so making fun of the red-hot appearance of your face.
"He's a pain in the ass," you muttered, trying to conjure up a smirk but hardly even able to speak properly from how dry your mouth was. It felt like there was a white-hot iron expanding in your throat. "I'm really sorry about him."
"Don't be. I'm just glad you're here— thought you'd chicken out." You nervously wiped your clammy palms over the back pockets of your jeans as Taehyung got up from the barstool behind the counter and approached you on the other side of it, a whole head-and-a-half taller than you. He was wearing black cardigan jeans and matching combat boots.. his headband and jewelry the only thing not black on him. And oddly enough, he made it look fucking fantastic.
"Mh-mm," You hummed, not trusting your voice. You've never needed a sip of water so bad in your life— he even smelled expensive.
"Well, It's very nice to meet you," he formerly began, and you mustered up the normality of placing your (dried) hand into his much larger one, as he held his out to you in greeting. And boy, was he close. So close that the heels of your spine itches to lean back from the proximity.
"It's nice to meet you, too. I'm really sorry if I'm acting weird. I'm just nervous." — Your mind struggled to stay focused on your words, arm tensing at the skin-to-skin contact. You were extra-effected by the firmness in his grip. You really wanted to look down at all the bold ink you saw dashing across the veiny surface of his tanned hand, or see if those were images or scripted letters on the knuckles of lengthy fingers... But you were held captive by those God-blessed eyes... And that fucking tongue ring. It was infecting your head in ways that weren't necessarily healthy for your current state of mind, as you saw it peering in and out at certain words.
"And physically shaking," Taehyung pointed out, brows twitching down at your trembling hand in his as if he was concerned for it. But his smirk gave off an odd sense of fascination to the involuntary symptom, like it was cute or something? Hm. He glanced back up at you, causing your dehydrated throat to bob as his other hand came to clasp over the rest of yours, swallowing it completely from the wrist down. "Intimidated?"
"V-Very," you spluttered, a small slither of saliva copulating down your throat as you looked back up at him. He absentmindedly rolled his tongue ring over the button row of his teeth as he watched you with tainted eyes— undoubtably getting cocky with that damn grin of his and proudly teasing you about your reaction to him. It gratified the effortless sex-appeal he had. You were even beginning to imagine that tongue ring elsewhere, and you literally just met him. Then, as you felt the band of a ring move along with the pad of his thumb as gently ran it across your trembly knuckles, chills shot up all the way to your shoulder. Oh... oh wow. You glanced down at his knuckles on reflex this time, and saw a four-letter word scripted in black ink across the bottom row of his knuckles, and another word scripted on the middle section of his fingers. A silver band on his naked thumb. STAY TRUE, it said.
"And why's that?"
"I.. feel like you're a celebrity," you sheepishly admitted, your other hand wedging into your back pocket as you had to stop yourself from reaching for the bill of your hat again. Is he flirting? The words seem too innocent for the way he was making you feel. It was getting so hot in the oven of his massive palms, and he wasn't even squeezing you hard enough to cut off any circulation, but yet your fingers were beginning to tingle.
"Mm, no. Just a little popular, really," he granted, teetering his head a little as he pondered the thought. You could see his vocal chords contract in his sleek neck as they project his smooth, pungent voice. "You still trust me?"
"Mhm," was all you could muster. He'd gotten even closer, to where his hand had gone into a prayer stance around yours. You were aware of how wide your eyes had gone from the awe you... you knew this was just the beginning. He was going to be very handsy throughout this whole process. But in a very twisted way, you were more than okay with that. Even if it meant you were at risk of fainting from actual dehydration. Maybe you were in over your head. But you couldn't will yourself away from this now. And then, just as a wide, heart-stopping smile edged out on that mind-numbingly handsome face, the door at that back of the room swung open, and heavy-metal rock blasted through the quiet vibe of the scenery and caused you to jump a little at the disturbance. Taehyung shot a wicked smile over his shoulder, and his next words nearly knocked you out right then and there as you beheld yet another, breathtaking sight.
"Oh, there you are," Tae eagerly acknowledged, one hand still holding yours as he walked around to grab your with the other, presenting you to the.. hulking presence in the room. "This is (Y/N), our next little experiment."
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Becoming A Stark? (10)- Peter Parker x Stark! femReader
Word Count- 2157
Warnings- swearing, that’s it I think
Chapter One || Previous Chapter || Master List
Tony is waiting in the car with Happy after school on Monday. The paparazzi are loving it. They’re shouting both your’s and Tony’s name, trying to get pictures of the father/ daughter duo. You on the other hand are not loving it. Especially after he came home with a busted up Iron Man suit the other night, not willing to explain anything, and then left to spend almost the entire weekend at the Compound. “Why are you here?” You ask as you climb into the back seat.
“Oh I am great. It’s so good to see you too.” He ignores the question you ask and you roll your eyes. The mood he’s in reminds you of the person you met back when he told you you were moving in with him and you once again hate it.
“Fine, whatever, don’t explain anything. You’re shit at that too.” You pull out your phone, expecting Happy to start driving, but the car stays in one place. “Are we going?”
“Waiting on one more thing.” Tony says as Peter walks up to the car.
“Uh hi Mr. Stark, Y/N.” Your eyebrows furrow together as he gets into the car with you and your dad. “Thanks for the ride, but I really could have taken the subway to the lab.”
“I think he personally vendetta against the subway.” You say with another roll of your eyes. Peter smirks, remembering your conversation from the other day. You’re personally relieved that someone else is in the car so you don’t have to have an awkward ride with Tony, but at the same time, Tony and Peter- not quite the ride you wanted either.
“So how was MSST today?” Tony asks looking at both of you.
“The usual.” You reply, not wanting to give him anything.
“Pretty good.” Peter responds.
“How about German Y/N? Learn anything interesting today?” Oh he wants to play that game does he?
“I don’t know, how was Germany? See anything interesting there?” Peter looks at Mr. Stark over your head trying to figure out how much you know, but he gives Peter nothing.
“Just the usual Avenger stuff. But seeing as you seemed to have not gone to your lesson on Friday, I would think today would have been interesting.” So he knows you skipped, big deal. Instead of replying, you just shrug and put your attention on your phone. You can play the insolent teenager when you want to. “FRIDAY power off Y/N’s phone except for essential functions.” Your screen goes dark apart from your blood sugar readings.
“Really?” You meet his eyes. “You wanna do this now?”
“I’m trying to have a conversation with you.”
“No you’re trying to bring up stuff that happened while you were too busy off being an Avenger. Pepper already talked to me about it. Like family does.” It’s a low blow sure, but you’re feeling pissed off now. “But you would have known that if you hadn’t spent all weekend with your precious Avengers instead of at home with your family.” You spit the words at him.
“The Avengers are family.”
“Yours maybe. But you’ve been preaching at me about how you want to get to know me better. Then every chance you get you turn around and then leave. If you didn’t want me, you should have left me with Nana and Pops. Now you’re being rude to Peter. Talk to him. ‘Cause I’m done.” You cross your arms and won’t look at him.
“This is far from done.” Tony says. “You don’t get to throw at me that I don’t want you and then expect me to turn around and not to rebuttal it. Because that is the farthest thing from the truth.”
“Yeah? Because every time I call you, worried about you nonetheless, you tell me it’s not a good time or that you’re busy. You promise you’ll be home in twenty-four hours from a mission, then three days go by and I don’t even get a phone call telling me that something happened. I had to find out from other people, who won’t even tell me what happened. Then you come home in a busted up Iron Man suit, again won’t explain anything, but then turn around and spend the rest of the weekend at the Compound. That definitely screams that you want me. Shove me off on your girlfriend and your head of security. That doesn’t make me feel like I’m a burden to you at all. You won’t come to me unless I’m literally dying. Is that what needs to happen? I need to be actually dying to get the tiniest bit of attention? Because if that’s the case, being a Stark isn’t fucking worth it.” The words explode out of you and you can’t stop them. “You said you’re not the best at having a kid either, but you’re going to try your very best at it. This seems the farthest from that. And before you apologize for fucking up again, just know there’s only so many times you can say that before it loses it’s affect.”
Tony takes a breath before speaking, “you’re right. I did fuck up again. When you lay everything out, I’m doing a shit job again. But I promise you, you’re not a burden. You’re wanted in this family. I love you. Pep loves you. Happy, well I won’t speak for him, but I’m pretty sure he loves you too.”
“You’re loved kid.” Happy says from the front seat. “Sometimes more than the big guy. He just pays the bills.”
“Thanks Happy.” You didn’t mean to take your frustrations out on one of the people that has been here for you since all of this started. Peter notices the differences in how Happy acts with you, must be because you’re Tony’s kid.
“Definitely do not pull that dying stunt again because I have a heart condition and I can’t take seeing you in the med bay again. Ok? No you don’t have to be dying to get the little bit of attention, but Rhodey got badly injured.”
“Rhodey is injured? Is he ok?” You may have said the Avengers weren’t your family, but they are. And now you’re worried about your Uncle Rhodey- whoa where did that come from?
“He’s going to have to make some adjustments but he’s going to live. I was trying to make sure he was ok- or well trying to make him better than ok this weekend and I should have done a better job explaining that to you before I ran off. I’m still learning how to be a dad kiddo. And I’m going to break some eggs before I make an omelette.” Peter’s watching this interaction between you and your dad. It’s a whole different side to Mr. Stark. One who owns up to things when he’s done wrong but also wants to be better.
“Fine, but I better get an omelette in the end.” You say, only slightly kidding.
“You tell me what toppings you want and I’ll make sure you get it.” Tony says.
“Also give me my phone functions back,” You say before adding a please to the end.
“FRI turn her phone back on.” Tony says before adding, “You want to put some music on Y/N?”
“From my only subpar choices?” You tease him before asking FRIDAY to turn on your June playlist, even though the songs are getting a little old. But your top three playlists at the moment are June, I Hate My Life and Tony Stark Can Rot. The latter two you’re not going to ask FRIDAY to play in front of Peter, so June it is. House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals starts playing as Tony turns his attention towards Peter, who has fallen into the background as you and Tony had your argument.
“Sorry you had to witness that Mr. Parker, but as I mentioned to you in one of our other other conversations, she is very important to me, hence her education is very important to me. Can’t have her skipping class you know?”
“Of course not sir.” Peter’s eyebrows pull together and you stifle a laughter that is threatening to break free.
“Something funny kiddo?” Tony asks, eyeing you.
“Oh nothing. Social media. Yeet or be yeeted out there these days.”
“I think it’s actually yeet or be yoted.” Peter teases you.
“I disagree, good sir.” You tease back.
“I don’t know what this is that you’re talking about, but back to me.” Tony says from the other side of the car. “Now Peter, you’re a year ahead of Y/N correct?”
“Yes Mr. Stark.”
“Can you explain to her why science should be her favorite subject? Because I have tried a number of times and it has not hit home yet.”
“I uh- don’t think I can convince her of that.” Peter messes with the earbuds dangling from the neck of his shirt.
“You better be careful Dad, he might try to convince me to go to the dark side.”
“I’m sorry, the dark side?” Tony’s eyes go dark, staring Peter down, although he has no idea either where you’re going with this.
“Star Wars fan fiction. Super dark place.” You tease, not even looking up from your phone. “You should be proud, he offered and I said no. Can’t be going to the dark side at this point in time. What kind of legacy is that?”
“I swear I did no such thing. I actually said it would be no place for her, sir.” Peter throws his hands up. “I thought you were my friend Y/N. Friends don’t throw friends under buses like this.”
“I don’t think I like the two of you hanging out.” Your dad points a finger at the two of you.
“You wouldn’t take away one of the few friends I have would you?” You say looking at your dad with as close to puppy dog eyes as you can manage. 
“Fine, I surrender. You can stay friends with Mr. Parker for right now. But no more threatening to go to the dark side, of any kind.” You laugh and turn back to scrolling through your phone. 
You’ve scrolled Twitter and Instagram. You’re not going to risk Tumblr with Peter sitting next to you, so guess that means time to catch up on all your Snapchat streaks. Flipping over to the filters, you want to see what new ones there are today. The first couple have been there for the past few days, the puppy, the bear ears with glasses, and the heart ones. But then you spy one that makes you laugh. And it does say try it with friends. “Dad you have to try this with me.” You show him your screen as the Iron Man mask falls over your face and War Machine falls over his.
“No. I am Iron Man. Not Rhodey!” He practically shrieks. 
“What’s wrong with being Uncle Rhodey?” You ask, not realizing it’s the first time the words leave your mouth.
“Nothing is wrong with being him. I just look better in red and gold. Fix it.” 
“Download the app yourself. I have my own streaks to send.” You flip over to one of the other filters and your dad watches over your shoulder.
“No. Who are you sending that to?”
“Betty? We have a two hundred and thirty three day streak?” You explain.
“Pick a different filter.”
“Why?” 
“Because you look fine as you are. You don’t need all these beauty filters dressing you up.” Tony couldn’t voice that he didn’t like the fact that it was making you look way older than you needed to be.
“You’re overreacting. Peter, what do you think?” You show him the snap.
“Uh you look nice no matter what Y/N. But I think the Iron Man one is way cooler.” Peter says.
“Ugh you guys are the worst.” You retake the picture with the Iron Man filter and send it to Betty.
“Much better.” Your dad says. “Now how do I get a streak with you?”
“You aren’t cool enough to have a streak with me.” He places his hand over his heart. 
“Ouch you wound me so kiddo.”
“Right back at you.” You send pictures to your other streaks before you see a request for a new friend on Snapchat- peter_p has friended you. You hit accept and send him a similar Iron Man filtered pic. Peter surprises you with a pic of your dad with the War Machine filter over him that you screen grab before the time runs out. You set it as your dad’s caller ID photo, and can’t help when the giggle escapes your mouth. 
“What’s so funny?” Tony asks, trying to look at your phone.
“Nothing.” You and Peter both say, which definitely doesn’t convince Tony. 
“I’m never letting the two of you ride together again.”
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Tell Me A Lie (NH) Ch 6
Word count: 1997
Warnings: swearing, minor assault 
The following day was spent mostly indoors. Niall had more writing to do and it gave me the opportunity to finish editing. That was until Niall insisted we go out to take photos. He took us to all the popular spots, including the angel wings, and honestly it was fun. Very cliche, but fun. 
He had a few people recognize him and ask for a photo. That was a bit bizarre. He was so nonchalant about it though. 
After we got back, I went upstairs to lay down. I definitely needed time to recoup before going out again; especially if the crowds were going to be large. Clubs in Iowa aren’t necessarily wild, they could be but not in the way I assumed LA was. And the college I went to, Wartburg, was in the small town of Waverly which only had a couple bars and only one allowed under the drinking age kids. I didn’t really party until my final year when I’d realized I hadn’t experienced that part of college and it led to some terrible relationships.
Granted, I knew that life wasn’t always rainbows and butterflies; Wartburg wasn’t my first choice. It induced a lot of my anxiety nowadays, despite having it before it all went down. I could be negative about it, but it made me stronger in a way. 
I rolled over onto my back and pinched the bridge of my nose. The frontal headache was slowly showing itself. I found my pill pocket and dragged my feet to the bathroom to use water from the sink. Then I rifled through my clothes to find my black elastic harness, white boxy tee, dusty blue satin skirt, ripped sheer tights, and black oxfords. I switched out the outfits before I somewhat settled on a focus on redoing my hair and makeup; I left it down, straightened it quickly and created a couple small braid strands, and did a darker ombre on my lids with winged liner. 
“Holy… shite,” Niall breathed as he waltzed into the room wearing a blue suede trouser and jacket set with a white crew and brown boots. 
I took a step back from the body mirror and turned around to observe what he was wearing. “How did we manage to match but not match at the same time?”
“It’s the blues for sure,” he replied. 
“Right.” I turned back around to assess myself once more, deciding whether or not I needed any last touches. Niall came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my torso. His head rested on my shoulder. 
“You look great, Kelly.”
“Would it be cheesy to get a mirror couple selfie? The fans would eat that up.” 
His laugh vibrated against my back. “Use my phone.” 
Niall held his phone out, keeping one arm around my torso. I stuck with a normal smile, that was before he surprised me with a kiss on the cheek. My expression scrunched up as my body curled inward. I couldn’t stop the giggles at the ideas that crossed my mind. 
“Hold on, crouch down by my legs. I’m gonna take a fit pic and pretend I don’t see you.” 
He had a hard time keeping a straight face, but we managed to get a couple good shots. “I know what I’m posting.”
Niall smiled as he flipped through his. “Me too.”
A minute later, there were Twitter and Instagram notifications from him. I opened it up to see he had attached a normal picture of me smiling and then one of me scrunching up my face as he kissed my cheek. The caption was ‘A night out dancing with this beautiful woman . Don’t get many of these lately . Love you babe <3”. 
There goes the flutter in my chest again. Fuck. I mentally cleared my throat and moved my slightly shaky finger to like each post, then replied with “Love you too Nialler <3 <3”. As we slipped out into the night, I created my own posts. I chose one where Niall was looking right up at me and captioned it “Tonight’s fit feat. Niall. You’re my number one admirer. I love you always <3”.
I threw my phone into the temporary black, mini crossbody; I’d also thrown my wallet in it. If I’d worn jeans, I would’ve just put them in my pockets. My sight traveled to the blurred lights outside the window of our Uber’s car. There was definitely a vibe here; I could see why people loved to live here. 
“What’s the first place we’re going to?” 
“It’s a standard nightclub. Nothing over the top.”
I nodded. “Alright.”
My jaw dropped when we finally got inside. If this was standard, then I don’t want to know what the bouche nightclubs were like. The dance floor was enormous, dancers had their own little stages sporadically around it. I had to force myself to not stare at the beautiful women covered in glitter. I noted the bills in their straps. Maybe I’ll leave a tip for one of them at some point. Niall pulled us through the crowd of people and we stopped in front of the bar. 
“What do you want?”
“Sprite and apple pucker.”
He nodded and faced the bartender again. I tried to not let the loud music overwhelm my mind. Niall lightly touched my arm and I looked back at him, in a small daze from observing the place, and everything and everyone in it. I sort of felt out of place; like I wasn’t really there. The feeling was too familiar, and I didn’t like it. 
He set a clear square glass in my hand. I gave him a small smile and took a sip of it. The bubble popped on the top of my throat while the alcohol burned down. Niall had a Guinness in hand and took a swig of it. 
I took a few more sips of the jolly rancher drink, observing once again, and I kept close to Niall. His presence, and sweet drink, made me feel somewhat better.  
We found a nearby table to chill at for a bit. Let the alcohol soak in. I’d eventually gone to get refills for us. My eyes landed on one of the blonde dancers and she looked directly back at me. She smiled, turned to me, and reached a hand out. 
“Dance with me!” she yelled. 
I looked at her slightly dazed.
“Go on,” Niall encouraged.  
I tried to not cough on my own spit. “Y-you’ll be fine for a few?”
“Of course. Go!”
I handed him my clutch, then let the dancer guide me up onto the platform floor. I swayed back and forth slowly, letting myself get lost. I recognized the next song, Tumblr Girls by G-Eazy feat. Christoph Anderson, and got giddy. I allowed myself to sync deeper with the music. My hips swayed more, and I brought my arms above my head. 
The dancer closed in even more, resting hands on my hips, and grinded on one of my legs. 
“You’ve got some moves! What’s your name?” 
I flushed. “Lauren, and you too. You?”
“I’m Flora! Is that your boyfriend?”
“N-” I cleared my throat and nodded. “Yeah!” 
She laughed. “Well, he seems to be enjoying this.”
Heat ran deeper in my cheeks and I glanced over my shoulder to see Niall watching. He had his elbow resting on the table, hand under his chin. His beer bottle hovered over his privates. 
I bit my lip, laughing under my breath. “I gotta admit, I’m having fun too.” 
After a couple more songs, I decided it was time to get off the stage. No one else seemed to be getting invited by the dancers to join them up there, so it was awkward now. I grabbed a ten out of my wallet and handed it to her. 
“You are absolutely stunning Flora. Thanks for the fun!” 
Flora kissed my cheek, then winked. “You too, babe.” 
“That didn’t break any rules, right?” I took deep breaths to calm my high. I wanted to keep dancing for sure. Just not on show for everyone else. 
He shrugged. “I won’t tell. Come on, I want a turn.” He reached his hand out and I smirked. 
The music pace changed to something by ILLENIUM. I started to bounce with the rest of the crowd and did dumb arm movements. Niall busted a laugh, following my pattern. A few songs later, I had the urge to pee. It was immense. 
I gestured towards where I remember seeing a restroom sign. “Gotta use the girls’ room. Be right back.” 
I hurried into one of the stalls and relieved myself. I washed my hands and looked into the mirror, just as a girl who looked to be about a year or two older than me came out of a stall. 
She looked at me deviously. “You look familiar.” 
“Don’t we all in these places?” I laughed, slightly nervous. 
“Yes, but no, you look familiar for a different reason.”
“I’m sure I do.” I busied myself with drying my hands. Then I exited without saying another word. 
On my way back, a stranger touched my butt then pulled me into their chest to grind. “Shake that ass for me.
Without really thinking, I batted the hand away and turned around to throw a smack. “Fuck off!”
The guy glared. “What the hell, bitch?” 
“You touched my body without consent! You’re the bitch!” 
“Whatever,” he scoffed. “Your loss, baby! I got a date to get back to anyway!” 
I didn’t bother giving a proper response. By the look on his face, I knew I wasn’t the only one who would give him shit for violating boundaries. 
“What was the crack with that fella?” Niall asked, gesturing in the direction I came from. 
“Nothing.” I shrugged. 
He shot me a look. “You look pretty flustered, Kelly. Everything alright?”
“Yeah, can we just go home though? I-I’m tired.”
“Of course, yeah.”
Niall’s hand found mine. On our way out, the same guy glanced in our direction as he grinded with a different girl. A smirk spread on his lips, his hands tightening on her hips. There was a phantom feeling and I swallowed. I subtly ran my free shaky hand over the back of my skirt and looked away.
The night air was much cooler now compared to the inside of that club. We paused momentarily so Niall could call for another Uber. Niall wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on top of mine. A few minutes later, a Rover pulled up to the side and Niall approached to confirm it was for us. Then we both got in. 
Niall’s hand didn’t let go of mine until we were back in the house. I couldn’t lie, I was grateful for it. I let go though. 
“Wanna watch a movie?” he asked. 
I nodded. “I’m gonna get pjs on first.”
I couldn’t look at him before I left to go upstairs. I went for my oversized tee and floral shorts, and paused momentarily in the middle of the room. Finally, my feet moved toward the living room. 
Niall was propped on the couch with a blanket and when he saw me, he opened it up for me to snuggle into. He enveloped me in his arms before he hit play on the movie he chose. My brain wasn’t registering much of it. I focused on the warmth of Niall. The sturdiness of his body. He was a firm base. 
“That guy touched my butt and grinded on me without consent. I don’t really want to talk about it, but I also don’t want to brush it off.”
He tightened his arms around me, snuggling his face closer to mine. “I’m sorry that guys are so shite. You didn’t deserve that.”
I subtly shrugged, then whispered, “At least I’ve got you.”
I could hear him smile. “Always, Kelly.”
We both fell silent again and returned to the movie. 
Next part: Ch 7 (to come...)
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nanowrimo · 5 years
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8 Tips to Break Through Writer’s Block
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Camp NaNoWriMo is an exciting time, but it can feel a bit intimidating to tackle a creative project head-on. Today, NaNoWriMo participant Jarrick DeWaine Exum offers some helpful tips for those of us struggling with writer’s block:
Ahh, writing!
People seem to think that we writers are always endowed with the gift of creating something out of a simple idea. And many readers seem to think that it always come naturally, that the author must be blessed with the talent, right? Wrong! 
Now that we’re in mid-July, some of you writers out there may have discovered that it’s not so easy as it seemed when you started that project of yours (whether it’s editing a recent piece that you took a break from or starting something new). 
Oh sure, one moment you’re flying high and putting down every single idea that forms in your mind. From the get-go, you never want the flow of ideas to end. And then... you hit the wall. The dreaded wall of writer’s block. 
Sadly, people, you will not be alone. All writers go through the phase of not finding the right idea at times, even yours truly. Sometimes, it’s only for a day or two. Sometimes, it takes weeks to overcome. All the same, we all go through that dreaded dry spell. But fear not, writer! There are some ways to find that inner spark to get over that nasty slump so that you can get back to business. In fact, there are simple tasks you can do every single day! 
Here are some of the many ways to beat the block:
1. Take a walk.
It’s the ultimate cure-all. Plus you’ll make sure that you’re getting your exercise in. Self-care for the body is important, after all. 
2. Listen to music. 
Grab your earphones or speaker and turn up the music loud. Although, if you’re in a public place like a library, best to keep it to yourself.
3. Do some housework. 
It works for me at times, whether washing some clothes, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Not only will you be doing something completely different, but a clean workspace may help you find your ideas more easily.
4. Do yard work. 
Ditto: hedge-trimming, lawn mowing, weed-pulling, gardening, etc. 
5. Take a spa day.
Or a mini-spa day if you’re on a budget. Nothing beats a shower or a soak in the tub to clear the mind and the body. 
6. Run some errands.
Handle some bills, shop for groceries, etc. Get rid of some of the niggling things in the back of your mind that take up brain space when you’re trying to write. 
7. Take a day to catch up on some shows. 
Watching what other people have created can help boost your own creativity. Just don’t overdo it. You’re a writer, after all.
8. Focus on your main job. 
If you, like many of us, have a career that’s not just writing, devote some time to your main job. Focusing on something else for a while may remind you why you love to write. 
The list can go on and on, but the most important thing to remember is that you’re not superhuman. 
Everyone has a dry spell at times when working on a project. And even when it seems like you can’t go on any further and you want to give up, remember to take it one chapter (or paragraph) at a time, and one day at a time. That’s all you can do, at this point. 
 So, what are you going to do to beat the wall? Sing? Dance to some crazy song that’s stuck in your head? Sniff a candle? Visit your loved ones and friends? Treat yourself to a dinner or a movie? The possibilities are endless. Take time for you. And then, get back into the game of writing. We’re artists in the literary sense of the word, after all!
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Bitten by the literary bug at age twelve, Jarrick DeWaine Exum never fully took writing seriously until 2012 when he self-published his first poetry collection “Sonata City” through Amazon KDP. Six years later, he began working on “A Nerd among Heroes,” the first book of his superhero teen fiction series. “After that, for his first NaNoWriMo debut, he published the sequel “Nerd of Fire, Rebel of Ice.” He lives in a small town near Macon, Georgia where he is planning to work on book three of the series for NaNoWriMo #2 in November. You can find Jarrick through Facebook (Jarrick DeWaine Exum), Twitter (Jarrick_Exum) or Instagram (iamtherealjarrickexum) and Tumblr (jarrickdexum1991). He also has a WordPress weblog regarding his superhero series (www.vigilantesamongus.wordpress.com). 
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Can you explain why everyone hates Darren’s wife and where that came from? Serve the tea please
Hmm, well, I’m not sure I’m the person to come to for some tea, so to speak.  I am just a fan - I have no inside info or first hand knowledge about anything concrete.  There are others who have been here longer than me who I am sure can share some stories.  I can give you my opinion but its just that - my opinion and the way things look to me and why I’m so annoyed by it all.
It wasn’t always like this.  I remember when I first joined Tumblr back in 2015 that you’d see the occasional pic of her and them together but that was about it.  I’d just scroll by and move on to something else.  But then Glee ended and D did Hedwig and you’d hear things about how she was rude to fans of his and that’s never a good thing.  You’d hear other things like that here and there about the way she’d behave, but again, it didn’t have the overall constant in my face feel that the last year or so have had.  It wasn’t something I felt the need to comment on.  Something switched, however, with ACS and things became overwhelmingly saturated with coverage of two of them everywhere.  You could not escape it.  Media and press that should have focused on him and this amazing career opportunity he was in the middle of instead became about them as a couple and that motherfucking bar.  We had 2 days to fawn over his performance in the ACS premiere and then they decided to announce that engagement with that nonsense post and suddenly, it was all about that.  I read basically every piece of ACS press I could get my hands on and without fail, they all shoehorned in some bit about the fact that he was straight and engaged to a woman and did we mention that this was a just a role?  That’s all, just a role, nothing to see here.  These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.  Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.  His team pushes and pushes the straight narrative and compliments that by constantly trotting her out to things that don’t require her presence and reminding us that they are now married.  I find it obnoxious personally, because they seem to think that the most likable thing about him is his wife and that’s why we should be fans of his.  For me, its the opposite.  I don’t like the person he is when he’s around her and her trashy friends.  That super straight dude bro frat boy is my least favorite D and if that’s who I thought he really was, I’d have left his fandom after Glee.  But its not him, because we get to see glimpses here and there of the real D.  Geeking out over Broadway like he did before the Tonys - that is the D that is appealing to me and the one we never get to see when he’s around her.  I guess that farce of a wedding was the final tipping point for me because I haven’t been able to hold my tongue on this like I had since then.  I think the sponsors put in more effort than either of them that day.  I’ve made my thoughts on that embarrassing dumpster fire train wreck extravaganza of a dress well known.  There was nothing genuine about any moment of that “party” as they like to call it and then we had the pleasure of hearing about it for weeks after.  Nothing says “true love” more than having Corporate America foot the bill for your wedding which results in you basically needing to pimp yourself out afterwards so they get their moneys’ worth.
There are a lot of other reasons too and a lot of them have to do with her as a person and the image she presents.  She never seems to be dressed appropriately for one thing.  That boob t-shirt she wore to Elsie Fest a few years ago is a prime example.  Its something you would expect to see on a college co-ed halfway though spring break, not on a 30 something year old who’s holding herself out as the SO of the festival organizer.  Yes, its an outdoor concert and no, a ball gown is not necessary.  But you would think you’d respect him and all the hard work he put into this enough to wear something age and event appropriate.  Most of the time, frankly, I wonder what in the hell she’s wearing and why.  Maybe that’s incredibly shallow of me to think that way, but when D almost always manages to look like the star he is and then there’s her in some bizarre get up hanging all over him, its hard not to look and notice the difference.  If you don’t want the criticism, then don’t go.  Then there’s the fact that she never seems to actually do anything.  Other than follow him around the world, that is.  She has no life or career of her own, but yet, for some reason, people keep praising her publicly.  For doing nothing.  I remember after D won his Golden Globe someone who shall remain nameless tweeted out a congrats to both of them on his win. The fuck?  Why are you congratulating her on HIS WIN?  What did she do?  How did she contribute?   This wasn’t a project they worked on together.  She had less than zero to do with ACS but you’re including her in your public praise for his hard work.  Why?  Did people also tweet out congrats to Christian Bale and his wife for his win?  No?  Hmm, so surprising.  That’s the kind of bullshit that pisses me off.  Needlessly including her in something amazing that he did.  Interviewing her on the red carpet at the same event?  No, just stop.  She is literally no one in Hollywood terms.  Yes - she’s listed as an owner of that trash bar, but how much managing can you be doing when you’re off gallivanting through Europe for 2 weeks on D’s dime for no apparent reason? Or jetting off to the Philippines for some free booze and food for like 2 days while making sure to get in a ridiculous coupley shot that had “paid promo” stamped across the top of it?  Stuff like that is all she ever seems to do. There is nothing else that she does except party with her friends and ride his coattails.  The only time she’s at that bar now is when he’s stuck there playing and she can stand down in front of the piano - a place where a paying customer could go, thank you - drinking the profits while making sure that everyone sees her.  Kind of flies on the face of “not wanting to be in a public relationship” doesn’t it?  Its pretty clear that she only said that to earn sympathy points because her actions say the opposite.  If she actually meant that, we’d hardly ever see her - she wouldn’t feel the need to be his “guest” at every thing he does.  She wouldn’t hang all over him in public and pose in the same exact way in every single photo of them with the smirkiest smirk ever plastered on her face.  That sad little necklace with her fake last name is not something that a grown woman secure in her relationship would feel the need to order and wear.  Pics from her oh so private Instagram wouldn’t be splashed everywhere and show up almost immediately on what you want us to think is just a fan account. 
And that bar.  That horrid trailer trash bar/sex club that you want me to believe is some kind of dream of his.  Please.  They lean so hard into that frat boy wannabe image they have of him with this place - those revolting drink names and trashy decor.  The fact that they use him and his name basically as a cover to prove its a piano bar as advertised instead of the sex club it wants to be.  No one who’s anyone would go there if it wasn’t for him.  A classy Broadway legend like Lea Salonga wouldn’t set foot in that place in someone else’s shoes if it wasn’t for her relationship with D and she certainly wouldn’t turn up on one of their “gurlesque”nights. Oddly enough, neither does D.  I wonder why that is, if he’s so proud of this place and its something he’s always wanted?   I hate everything about it and hate most of all the way he’s been used since day 1 of it.
It is possible to be the SO of someone famous and maintain a somewhat normal life - you just have to actually mean it.  Of course that also means that your relationship matters to you more than getting your pic taken, which doesn’t seem to be the case here.  You wouldn’t have his manager calling the paps to take photos of the two of you doing insanely boring things, like eating at a restaurant or “house hunting” while making sure sure to mention that you’re oh so in love newlyweds even if your expressions tell us otherwise. You wouldn’t feel the need to photoshop things.   She seems perfectly content with being famous by association - using his talent and hard work - instead of actually putting in any effort of her own.
I’m not jealous of her, which is one of the more ridiculous things I’ve read about people who dislike M, and I don’t want him to be Blaine, which is probably the most ridiculous theory I’ve seen.  Just because I dislike her does not make me a misogynist.  I’d feel the same way if he was dating a man who behaved like she does.  I don’t find there to be anything genuine between them and the more they push it, the less I believe it and the more I very much want him to be able to be himself again.  The person that I am a fan of.
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nomoreemails · 5 years
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why aren’t we all talking about how bad it feels to be alive
Sometimes, when I’m on drugs, I have a great time and can watch a whole season of Planet Earth and be totally ecstatic about sloths, or lie on the ground in the dark joyfully listening to a really bad album on repeat. But recently, more often than not, I’ll think one single solitary thought about climate change or mass shootings or U.S. imperialism or the opioid crisis or the state-sanctioned obesity in the Pacific Islands and spiral until I’m thinking about all of those things at once and having a complete fucking meltdown. I’ve also developed pretty bad insomnia since moving to New York. You can probably guess why. 
I’ve finally come to accept that I mostly hate living here. There are a lot of reasons, chiefly among them that everyone here is obsessed with developing a brand and also that in most cases I would rather individually pull 30 hairs out of my head than try to get from point A to point B. But living here also forces you to face the reality of the United States, which is that economic and social mobility are a lie. Cities like this are sites of two class tiers, one for the “knowledge class,” college-educated people who work in fields like engineering, writing, business, policy, etc — for whom upwards mobility actually is attainable — and then the other sector that performs service work for them. 
Obviously there’s some overlap (if I hear one more Brooklynite who works in publishing and went to an Ivy League lament their second restaurant job they need to pay the bills, I’ll scream), but if you’ve ever lived in a major U.S. city you’ve probably observed this too. Every day I watch my Twitter feed (mostly white, liberal, college-educated folks who also work in journalism) wring their hands over Amazon warehouse conditions and taxi driver suicides and wage theft at the hands of the gig economy, and then we all go home and open packages delivered Amazon workers, take Ubers because they’re cheaper, get food delivered by some guy who almost died five times trying to bike to your place and then gets his tips stolen by his employer. I don’t think it makes you a bad person to use these services. But, personally, every time I think about how boundlessly I have exploited labor invisible to me for the sake of minor conveniences, I want to stab myself in the face. Does everyone else feel like that?
All this to say — I feel suffocated, on a daily basis, by all the ways that I’m complicit no matter what I do. I’m overwhelmed by everything all the time. It’s hard to respond to texts or be present in my relationships when so much of what’s on my mind is so abjectly wretched, especially when the source has little to do with me and my choices (which my friends can advise me upon) and everything to do with the external world (which they can’t). 
A few days ago I posted something to my Instagram story in the middle of the night, after hours of staring at my ceiling in the dark. Against a black background, it read: “Do u ever get super stoned and end up on the most depressing rabbit hole imaginable on wikipedia and cry and lie in bed awake thinking that all of human modernity was a mistake and that u wish we could all just die off immediately in a mass extinction? 🌟it’s great🌟”. This seemed to hit a nerve among my friends: within minutes, one responded with that laughing-but-also-crying emoji; another said “tbh yeah,” another said, with utmost sincerity, “every time, which is why I can’t get stoned anymore.” 
So, everyone else does feel like this? Is any of this normal? How is anyone expected to be functional under the system of exploitation designed hundreds of years ago by a bunch of megalomaniacal men who created the self-destructing dystopia we live in? Every day I trudge to work, sit at my desk, read the news, wonder why I bothered to get out of bed. Am I actually, I don’t know, clinically depressed and anxious, or am I just experiencing run-of-the-mill side effects of living under the circumstances we do? 
For many of my peers and me, it feels especially cursed to be in in our early twenties right now. On top of everything else….. our personal lives suck, by definition, and nothing we care about matters. Why try to improve your work situation (in which you’re likely getting underpaid in a position you’re overqualified for, or being treated like a weasel, or maybe both), pay off your student debt, learn anything about personal finances, figure out what you want to do with your life, have any long-term dreams at all when there’s a very real possibility you’ll die suddenly in a shooting or slowly, excruciatingly, with climate change? 
I used to despair over other things, like: whether to choose an easy, comfortable lifestyle by becoming an engineer, or going another route. If working any job at all would inevitably compromise my principles, one way or another. Whether I felt authenticity and fulfillment in my relationships. The yearning for community and belonging. The moral backing of my day-to-day actions, or lack thereof. (And also, obviously: whether to buy those shoes, what to do with my eyebrows, if I was gaining weight, if I was losing weight.)
I still think about most of those things, but now it feels luxurious to agonize over interior minutiae, to ignore the larger existential scarcity of participating in a society and a world in decline.
I find it frankly insane that in the span of one hour I can think such thoughts as “if Tobin Heath and Christen Press aren’t secretly married I’ll kill myself” and “I wonder how much money is in my 401(k)” and also, as I survey the absurd amount of trash my household has generated in two days, “what’s the point of existing if all I do is put permanent garbage on this planet?” I mean, I’m not even going to see whatever’s in my 401(k) until the year 2060 — what am I expecting, to have a totally normal and chill retirement because the world in 2060 will be totally normal and chill? I’m not even really expecting to be alive in 2060. What’s the point of plotting out my trajectory, financial and otherwise, for even the next ten years, much less 40, when pretty soon we’re all probably going to be living in bunkers eating cockroach jelly as we watch artificial projections of polar bears and sequoias? 
Being alive right now kind of feels like experiencing the churning annihilation of stability, of beauty, of moral purpose, of all the things I’ve believed since childhood I would live my life pursuing. 
On an ethical basis, I want to resist cynicism, keep myself from acclimating to the barrage of atrocities brought upon by the Trump era, stay despairing, stay angry. On a practical basis, I also want to remain functional. It’s an impossible psychological position to straddle, like giving myself a black eye every night to remind myself to feel pain while doing a job that fully depends on my having an unbruised face. When, for example, another mass shooting happens, I almost feel myself having an out-of-body experience, knowing that it never stops being sickening and astonishing but also that it has become common, unremarkable, and that to be able to get out of bed and go to work and blandly say good when someone blandly asks how are you and see my friends and talk about anything other than how awful everything is, I have to be able to raise my own misery bar. But that, of course, only adds to the cycle. It’s almost worse to know you’re capable of adjusting. 
Recently I logged back into Tumblr for the first time in years, just to see how things are over here. One post read, no context necessary, “looking for a group of 5 to 7 women who will sit on the floor and wail with me in grief.” Another: “why are we still here? just to suffer? every day i get emails.”
Why are we still here? Just to suffer, beg hot celebrities to dismember us, try our best to ignore the cognitive dissonance of our constant warring desires to live ethically and also to enjoy our lives, both impossible? Every day I get emails; every day I want to reply, just once, I am not going to uphold my responsibilities because we live in a ravaged world. I feel sick with anxiety pretty much all the time. Do you, too?
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Could you explain what's happening? All I know is that Tumblr is getting rid of any explicit content, but shouldn't that be a good thing? Especially with all the annoying bots and such.
Okay so I needed to do some research about this before I wrote this as there’s a lot going on that’s being filtered around and it seems like people are freaking out and that’s not helping. 
1. What’s happening?
So, basically here’s what’s been going down. A few years ago -two or three I think -Yahoo Inc. bought Tumblr from the original creator of it as he couldn’t keep up with the demand. Server space cost had shot through the roof. 
Just to clue everyone up here who are bemoaning about the sale in the first place, just to buy Amazon Web servers (which I think Tumblr ran on and now runs on a different company Srimax or something like that) or AWS, cloud space, it cost (USD) $2010 monthly, that compared to Googles which is roughly $2200 per month. 
So total yearly is roughly $24,000 for AWS, and $26,000 for Google (and that’s on the low end). 
So Yahoo is then bought out by Verizon Telecommunication services, who owns a number of sites right now and is trying to compete with AT&T and it’s services and Comcast, and Google. A
Tumblr, when it was built, was designed as an art place, mostly for artist who were leaving Deviant art at the time due to an influx of (let’s just say) undesirable artists and art work, and for other reasons. Over time Tumblr has become very popular and mixes of people have come here because it’s become mainstream in the media. It’s used in TV shows and the demographics here have become between the ages of 12 to in their 30s. And because it’s become more mainstream this has put a spotlight on it. 
So what the heck happened? Well several things. 
1. There was a case here were a person, or persons, were putting up explicit child porn, and this was rightly reported. However, because of this and the infestation of porn bots and other illicit content, Apple felt that Tumblr was not a good app to have on their store front, so they removed it. 
Apple is determined to “Save the internet”. 
“Steve Jobs famously suggested that “folks who want porn can buy an Android phone,” and Apple has repeatedly leveraged its unprecedented power over millions of smartphones to sanitize the apps that are available on iPhones. Apple does not allow apps “that contain user generated content that is frequently pornographic.” In 2016, Apple famously deleted all third-party Reddit apps that allowed users to toggle NSFW posts on and off; even now, it is impossible to access porn on an iOS Reddit app unless you jump through various hoops.”  - Vice.com
This should come as no surprise to anyone that is over the age of 30 at this point as Apple has been notorious about this for years, even during the early time of the Mac computers. 
I should note that Android did not, nor has Google Play as Tumblr has followed all of it’s guidelines.  But, internationally, Apple is still a big name and is a highly sought after device, especially in China, and most Telecommunication companies want to invest in there because the economy is good and they can make money in sales to people in China. But because of an extremely strict policy about anything related to porn and the like, Verizon couldn’t sell Apple phones with Tumblr linked into it due to the nature of the space, along with Apple’s very strict policies. 
(There is in fact a lawsuit going on right now in regard to Apple’s bans on apps.)
As seen here. https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/zmd38y/supreme-court-weighs-whether-apples-app-store-is-a-monopoly ) 
So because of this Tumblr felt it needed to do something and that something was to unleash an algorithm that, unfortunately, seems to have taken on a life of it’s own. My guess, and I can only hazard a guess here is that the algorithms are taking meta key words that could be associated with sex or porn or child porn and searching these things out to flag. So like animals that are connected with the fur community will be hit, people with Chronic pain may become hit because the CP in the tag could be related to Child Porn and thus the algorithm is hitting that. Color words, association with women and men, kinks and other things that these bots tend to use are probably also in there, which means that things as simple as chicken thighs, or chicken breasts, are being hit and flagged. That’s not to say that some of this may not be connected to the issue of trolls coming in and reporting things making the Algorithm even more buggy. 
See an algorithm works like this: 
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So what is going on here. A question is asked, in this case let’s say it’s a key word, “Does this site have the tag Bookworm in it’s tags or in it’s content?” So the program then goes and analyzes a blog, and looks for that word in the tags. If the answer is yes, then that blog is then “flagged” for having that term and can be reviewed, and the algorithm can go to the next blog to look. 
If the answer is no, then the program goes to the next word in it’s list and looks again, and if the answer is yes, it can then flag and move on, etc. This is how this is working. On top of that, you again may have people flat out using this to attack others and flagging and reporting, adding to the confusion of the program. 
2. Second aspect is a bit more complicated, as it’s not just affecting Tumblr but a number of sites as well. Two bills that were signed into law here in the US and other similar bills are going around the globe.  These two bills, while of the right mind to stop sex trafficking and should be lauded for that idea (because it’s something we as a world need to really address as a whole), both cause a huge problem to platforms. 
So you have the “Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act" Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act" (FOSTA)Stop Enabling Online Sex Trafficking Act, or SEOSTA, or Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act, or SESTA.  This act is both good and bad. The good part is that it “clarify the country’s sex trafficking law to make it illegal to knowingly assist, facilitate, or support sex trafficking,”  which means it makes it clear why sex trafficking is illegal and will allow more laws to be created to stop it from happening and helping out victims to go after those that harmed them. 
The bad though is the follow up, “and amend the Section 230 safe harbors of the Communications Decency Act (which make online services immune from civil liability for the actions of their users) to exclude enforcement of federal or state sex trafficking laws from its immunity.” 
So the Section 230 safe harbors allowed for platforms, like Reddit, Tumblr, AOL messenger, etc, to not be liable for these situations. However this act changes that and makes it where the owners of the platform are going to have to be the ones that are liable. Meaning that site’s like tumblr can be taken to court over what their users put up, even if they don’t know what’s going on. 
3. And this is on the smaller end of things. There apparently is a lot of piracy going on in the porn industry right now. As with the cases of theft here on Tumblr in regard to Pivix and other sites, people are not happy. While the industry is smaller than mass media studios like Sony, Disney, WB, NBC, etc. they are not happy with the grand theft of their copyrighted material, and yes it is copyrighted even if it is nude video and the like. These companies are considering possibly getting into legal matters with Social media sites (like Tumblr and Twitter) over the thefts and reblogging issue of copyrighted material. Unlike Youtube, where you can just take it down, Tumblr is build on the idea of sharing so there’s that to contend with. 
Because of these things Tumblr has decided to create a very strong and yet vague policy that seems to be hurting people that are original content creators rather then the perpetrators that are causing the harm on this site. The thing is that in order for Verizon to push this as a mainstream social media site, they have to create a cleaner image. 
The reason for that is the same reason why you had the advertising issues on Youtube. Straight up, when things become popular and more mainstream (and Tumblr has become main stream my friends make no mistake of that, as it’s shown up in a lot of different media including ones for teens and tweens) then sites tend to have to spend more money on server space and that means ads and more people coming in to see said ads. And the more popular and mainstream a site get’s the more the site tends to want to become more all ages over a limited age group, as that means you can have more users on the platform and thus generate more advertisements. 
See Facebook, instagram, snap chat, etc. All platforms that have some age restrictions, but also are designed so Little Billy and June can be on there along with Grandma and their teen brother Tommy, and mom and dad, etc. 
All I know is that Tumblr is getting rid of any explicit content, but shouldn’t that be a good thing?
Okay to explain this. On the one hand certain explicit content needs to go, including things like cannibalism, extreme gore, etc. Because a lot of that shit is disturbing as hell. But on the other hand you have consenting adults that do have a right to look at art and pictures that are not safe for work. 
The problem really comes down to a few things. First are the people in the video doing this of their own volition, and if not, then we’re looking at something that needs to be taken down as it would be seen as possibly blackmail porn and gather illegally. Secondly Users need to learn to actually check what they reblog and look into where the material is coming from. Just because a gif looks cool doesn’t mean that the people involved in that act are okay with it being put on the net. 
It’s a good thing in a way because this means that people that have been stealing art and video from others that make money off this sort of art work and photograph, can at least now known that it’s gone off of one site, though many more still will put it up. 
The problem is that people that do their own work and sell it on here are being kicked off and that means that they may have to go to more shady sites where people who are not as nice tend to hang out, which could mean some serious risks for them. 
While I’m not for this whole thing. I do see both sides of the issue. Personally I don’t want to have to see video of someone jerking off if I’m not searching for it, and it suddenly showing up in the notes section. On the other hand if this is a way for someone who needs the money to create content that allows them to live and afford to have food, housing and other things that keep them healthy and safe, then that should be their right to do. 
My feeling is that all artwork and the like should be behind a pay wall. And I know I’m gong to be yelled at for that, but hear me out. Artist need money to live, Sites need money to keep servers up and running. In order to keep kids and those that don’t want to see this sort of content from seeing it, honestly one of the most effective ways I can think of, is to create a pay system and create Sub area where you can have groups, and then include some sort of state or country id so that only adults can go into the adult oriented area. 
It’s a good thing to be getting rid of the bots, and possibly cleaning up the issue of illegal porn and other things that could hurt not only the companies image, but also could lead to the victimization of those that are not doing this willingly. But it’s a bad thing for people who tend to make their living with art that isn’t safe to view in public. 
As I said the best thing to do would be to create a pay system for those that want to view it, and have it free to everyone else. If you really want to see stuff, and help support the site and creators, then maybe it’s time to start paying and be willing to show you’re an adult. 
Especially with all the annoying bots and such.
This is the sad thing. The bots will follow wherever people go. Pillowfort will get hit at some point too by these things because they will come and bother people. The reality is that there really is no way to escape them until there are regulations set in place that can be put out all over the world that stop sites like the bots and protect people that are trying to make money via their skills as an artist. 
Thing is that in this day and age because people have grown up with the idea that “Everything on the net must be Free!” there’s this desire to fight against actually paying for services and we’re already seeing the down fall of that. I’m pointing to the recent outrage of people bemoaning that Ao3 asked for money to keep their servers up and running. 
Personally I have mixed feelings about all of this. While I’m against censorship, I also feel that there needs to be a way for people who don’t want to see certain forms of art or the like to have that option as well. You have to strike a balance so that you can have a good community of people, and if it means either paying money or creating a second site for those that want to view this art, well then that’s what it should be. 
Thing is, as Matpat said in his article 13 video, when things like this start up companies tend to pick to go after the smaller user base and use them as the main cause for change, because then it covers everything even the larger base. And I think a part of this may have to do with that upcoming issue. 
We live in a global world now, and we can’t just think about one culture or the other anymore as separate things. Companies are seeing things as whole rather than singling things out, and thus the net users need to start thinking the same way. 
Hope this all makes sense. there’s a lot more going on, but I’m trying to keep it easy to read. 
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misterpeterjoshua · 3 years
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To confirm, I have not necessarily been kidnapped and I'm not necessarily being held hostage. But it's been months since I had access to a bed or shower and my online access to the public, my fans, and emergency funding has been stolen. It's really scary, and really difficult, and really traumatizing, and I hope the authorities catch whoever is responsible and fix the problems as soon as possible
Peter Joshua is my stage name that I use for all public publication, mention, performance, sale, and display since 2016. I am retired from public performance, but I had a fairly successful career in performance art (acting/singing) before the identity theft
While I am trying to take some time off, you can probably find a brief run of my debut play with music, "Ten Thousand Bucks", in a space off Broadway next summer. I'm really proud of it and excited about it, though some things obviously need to be cleared up first. I have an audition listing on Backstage if you'd like to submit for an audition. It has almost been fully cast, and I hope to have a casting director take over next spring. It's kind of a Sci-Fi comic tragedy, or something
Also, my life's opus, my debut abstract contemporary sculpture, "Peter Joshua s Yamaha YPT 210 Keyboard For Sale on eBoy" (2018) is coming to global public auction late this year or early next. I may be hosting the auction on my own, though I hope to receive an offer from Sotheby's or Christie's, who I have been in constant contact with about the sale for over 3 years. I'm very very proud of the piece and I hope it finds a nice home. on affiliation, risk valuation, the indelible value of rejection, shame projection, modern marketing techniques, relativity of taste and morality, the nature of value, satire, representation, mega meta modernism, transparency, our mandate to refrain, and the cost of access
Assuming I survive, you can also likely expect to see an album from me in the next year or two, as well as something along the lines of a fashion line
I gave my life to art and the public. I was viciously punished for it and it hasn't ended yet. I still trust art. Hell, I am art. I do not trust the public or any members of it. From the top to the bottom, I have been exploited, hurt, and abused beyond belief
That's not the fault of my fans, I don't think. Though I don't have the clearest grasp on the scope of my fandom, due to the communications malfeasance. I hope they show themselves soon. I'm really hurting and I need help and I have lived in public for a half decade and I need public witness and even aid
I have made blogs elsewhere. They are instantly hacked and hidden. I suspect a rogue internal entity, though I really have no idea who is responsible. It's a mess. I have called it terrorism, and I stand by it. The internet is supposed to be open access. That's the only good thing about it. My rights are being violated, not in a petty inactive microaggression way, and a very applied active terrifying harmful way
To think that a half decade of my life was stolen, and that I lived through unspeakable terror and trauma, perhaps at the hands of some underpaid deranged tech occultist with unhinged access to an internal mute button. It's pretty infuriating. Though I suspect higher powers are involved, at their own disgrace. I know lots of people don't like me. It's my favorite thing about myself. Between atheism, homosexuality, socialism, and other areas of interest, enthusiasm, and study, I'm bound to pick up some scum haters. That's one of the most exhilarating parts of life. I have no problem or even discomfort with people loathing my existence. It's the human rights abuses, felonies, state crimes and I believe war crimes and applied domestic terrorism that I have a problem with
Anyways, if anyone can see this, I hope you find it to be a mildly charming far more than cry for help. I have attached the links to my public social media channels below. I don't know if they're visible. You may please follow and share my work. I started writing poetry as a way to vent grief, fear, and confusion, and to make a few bucks for food. I am happy with the poems I created in the last 2 years, and you can probably find them in a published collection in the next year or two
If anyone on earth would like to contribute to my survival, I am desperately seeking emergency funds. I need to pay my rent, bills, legal fees, and I need to get off my feet for a bit and heal from some deep physical, mental, psychological, and emotional grief and trauma
Here are my tip links, though I believe PayPal and venmo may be stealing from me. If you send me money, and don't receive a thank you, please notify me somehow as well as the police. If anyone knows anything about the coding bugs, hacks, visibility restrictions, and theft on my public and private communications and financial channels, please report any information you have to the NYPD and FBI. The crimes remain an extremely urgent emergency security concern for myself and many others, and aggressive murder attempt, a hate crime, and an act of domestic terrorism. Yes, it's heavy. And it's really really scary and it's been going on for a really long time, while I have begged everyone I could find or contact to please assist
I have no idea what's going on. It must end
PayPal.me/mrpeterjoshua
Venmo: mrpeterjoshua (5571)
You may send any amounts you'd like, anything would make my day. You may also request a signed print of one of my poems, which I will likely gladly create and send. Make me an offer. The poem prints are not to be resold for profit and I retain all copyrights. Public display or sale for charity would be fine
Members of the public, press, or anyone else may reach me for anything at any time. I believe some of my incoming and outgoing emails are being intercepted by an unknown entity, which is obviously illegal and unacceptable. Between my facebook, twitter, instagram, and the three email addresses here, you should be able to reach me, though I can't always reply to everyone
Instagram/Twitter: mrpeterjoshua
Facebook.com/misterpeterjoshua
I'm sorry to burden Tumblr and it's users with this update. I've been really hurting for a really long time at the hands of some of the world's worst people, and I could really use some help
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I hope you all have the most marvelous end of summer and that you're autumn is filled with warmth, bountiful harvests, safety, and peace
~peter joshua
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aquarianlights · 6 years
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So, uh. . .does anyone have any idea what happens to our social media accounts and accounts on other sites/apps if net neutrality is abolished and the vast majority of us cannot pay for internet anymore, making it really boring and not worth it for the top 1% to pay for it? I mean, not just Tumblr. Tumblr, FB, Kik, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Pandora, Kindle, Various E-Mails, Netflix, Fetlife, . . .Uh, that’s all I can think of. What happens to our accounts? Do they get closed after a certain time? And, if they do, can we re-open them like FB allows us to do (as of right now; Idk how it’ll change if the bill passes, god forbid)? Or will they reassign our usernames to someone else???
Snagging the usernames edmdma and CollarAKit have pretty much defined me. That’s what I have as my username pretty much everywhere.
And I don’t want to fucking lose my tumblr. . .there’s so much I have to fucking save to a flash drive before I get forcibly removed from the internet due to not wanting to risk financial collapse when I am so close to that already and have been there quite a bit as of these most recent years.But I have so much to save. . .I have had this blog since...around maybe 2011-ish, maybe really late 2010. I have been on this godforsaken site for probably somewhere around 7 fucking years. I’ve been estimating about 5, but no. . .It’s over that. By a long shot.
Yeah, I have a lot of important stuff I wanna save tagged to easily find it (Echo, selfies with friends, pictures of stuff/places I have taken, etc. . .), but things like my reference posts are not. . .not that easy to save. . .I will have to c/p the whole page to Paint and crop it. AND THEN save it. That’s way too much work. . .I don’t want to abandon my blog, not because I can’t live without it, but because of the fact there are too many posts there for me to go through in this short amount of time....... And it will kill me to erase 7 fucking years of nonstop progress. To erase all the evidence that I have come from nothing (a very literal, red-coloured “in-the-negatives” type of nothingness value) and become this fucking wonderful human being and am truly being the best self I can be.
This site fucking taught me how to love myself. How to not be toxic to people anymore. I learned that my mental disorders are REASONS for my actions, NOT excuses. And that it was not okay to do them to anyone under any circumstances and then just shrug and say “I have x mental disorder. Not my fault.” I have learned how to adult properly and how to become autonomous. I have had my life saved over and over by people talking to me when I’m down, shooting me positive messages and positive vibes, telling me something to take my mind off of it, being offered endless lists of resources for everything imaginable, and some people who knew my address at the time calling 911 on me to literally save my life after I had overdosed or had my dad’s gun to my head or slit my wrists a little too deep in the “right” direction or had a noose around my throat or ran my car into a guardrail. . .Things like that. . .
I don’t call 911 when I feel all my limbs go heavy from the overdose and my vision would slowly go blurry and then start closing in around the corners down to tunnel vision, then getting even blurrier in the middle. . and then total darkness. All the while, you listen to your hearing fade until it’s just randomized mumbles that you can’t understand, then to the point of jibberish that sounds like they are in The Sims. . .and then, finally, your hearing just cuts out altogether and you suddenly realize what it is like being deaf and blind. And then you try to speak. . .to beg for help. . .It’s like sleep paralysis: You think you’re speaking/screaming aloud, but you’re barely speaking a whisper, if anything. No one notices. No one can hear you. And that’s when the respiratory depression gets so bad and burns so much that it feels like the there are a million bees injecting molten fire into your chest and straight, sharp points drilling into your heart. It’s unreal and it’s so hard to not reach out for help at the very last second on that part. The respiratory depression. With all the 100+ suicide attempts I have had in my life. . .I can tell you it’s the same with p much every medication. Benzos seem to be the only exception to this rule. It’s scary af, though. Don’t do it!!! But if I hadn’t have caved and written something on tumblr every time I attempted and was at wits end and didn’t know what to do. . .I wouldn’t be alive today. With all those attempts on my record, I would have wound up dead pretty early on. . .as my first attempt was at the age of 13. I think. 12 or 13. I can’t remember that far back. . .yikes.
UH.....ANYWAYS...... I don’t want to lose my friends, my coping mechanisms, my resources, and all my pictures and refs. It may just kill me. I may just have to kill myself. I will no longer be able to implement healthy coping mechs or contact my support system. How do I get from there to..... yeah.
I refuse to give up my url here. I refuse to give up my blog here. So. . .I NEED to know before this has a chance to pass...... Will it affect our usernames/blogs/accounts in any way? I can’t seem to find any info on this particular topic!
Also, I damn well know Verizon and other major mobile companies are going to be the ones in control. I have Verizon. I have a plan with them and I won’t be switching to another company at least for another few months, if not 6 months to a year. Verizon has complete control over me if this passes and my information gathering and studying for no reason.
So I NEED TO ASK THIS, TOO: Will this bill passing affect things that don’t use wifi? Like. . .I’m asking about texting and calling and voicemail in particular. I guess the camera, too. So. . .literally just those four things.
So: 1) What happens to all of our accounts/usernames/things on that account when we are forced off the internet via Big Brother? 2) Will the bill passing affect things that don’t use wifi (texting on the standard app that comes with the phone, selfie and backwards camera, voicemail, and phone calls---that’s it. Four things.)???
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itsjesperfahey · 7 years
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modern soc au
inej: 
loves to dance !!! esp ballet but she can dance to whatever tbfh, she’s that good 
likes to wear caps, esp backwards. really loves bomber jackets too. 
has a couple, small tattoos dedicated to her saints 
is that one kid who loves to do parkour (both ironically and unironically) for instance is really good at it but sometimes just yells PARKOUR and steps over a rock
usually found eating lunch with her pals on the roof of the school 
is amazing at hide and seek like holy fuck ????? hid for 2 hours once and wasn’t found, came back the next day and was like “y'all losers SUCK" 
loves to study other people’s cultures, as well as history and is great as p.e (never has gotten a bad grade in the flexibility tests) 
likes to read poem books 
has a black cat as a pet named "saint" 
pronounced meme as "mehmeh” the first time she read it 
only has snapchat and instagram. is that kid who ALWAYS posts the sunset every day, esp from weird/high places and the comments are always “HOW THE FUCK DID YOU GET UP THERE" 
cried the most during fox and the hound 
always braiding nina’s hair. Knows how to do all the super advanced onces as well
"I don’t know, CAN YOU?" 
 the best one at pushing people on the swings 
AMAZING AT JUST DANCE WITH JESPER 
"sorry I ran out of fucks to give try again later maybe?" 
gives the nicest presents. always knows what a person wants for christmas/their birthday 
the one who’s really into photography and is always taking aesthetic™ pics of Nina for her social media accounts 
Prefers tea over coffee
wylan:
bullied for not being able to read (at least up until high school), so is super shy 
loves drawing. the artistic™ one who takes anatomy to be able to draw people better 
MASTER FLUTE MUSICIAN. On the school band. Jams hard af when he plays it 
is in gem math and AP chem with kuwei. 
loves sweet. addicted to blue jolly ranchers. his tongue is always blue 
constantly pushing up his thick rimmed glasses (even if they ain’t on, which causes him to poke his eye)
looooves all the superhero shows on the CW 
V neck sweaters. always
always has his trusty satchel
only has tumblr. has like 10k followers because of his artwork. 
”‘illuminati’ ? is that a band?“ 
cat person even though he’s allergic to cat fur. absolutely adores inej’s cat. settles for owning a horned lizard named "shrek" 
secretly a huge fan of memes 
really gay for tom holland and ed sheeran (calls him "ginger Jesus”) 
gamer with jesper. they always play overwatch together, wylans better tho. a genji and Ana main 
cried the most during big hero six 
wylan, with blank eyes: “I like my coffee how I like my men” // jesper: *spits out his drink* 
matthias: 
sports fan obv. On the schools hockey team bc his fav is hockey. is extremely competitive when he plays it. Is constantly checking but never gets penalties (aka slamming the other players against the walls)
played basketball against jesper and surprisingly lost. jesper won’t let it go 
dog person. owns a pet pomsky (Pomeranian-husky) with nina who’s name is “bub" 
“long hair don’t care”draws inspiration from Harry styles 
really philosophical. takes all the philosophy/ethics classes available 
kind of sounds like Thor (thick and deep accent) 
a good™
"you’re all horrible trash”
“do we really have to be doing this now? I have to finish my homework" 
loves baking. bakes everything for the love of his life 
grey sweatshirts and adidas shoes 
wears contacts Because he hates how glasses look on him. only wears them when he’s home 
oblivious to all the women in love with him
"CAN YOU EVEN LIFT BRO? BECAUSE I SURE AS FRICK CAN” (doesn’t curse) 
real 👍🏻🤘🏻👌🏻life🤰🏻👼🏻🌱student📚✂️✏️athelete🏃🏼🥇🏆🥅🏒
has Facebook and Twitter only
cried the most during bambi and dumbo 
little spoon™ 
has a couple tattoos with very deep meanings
jesper: 
dancer with inej. dances like those ppl who look like robots ??? the ones who look like they freeze parts of their body while the others move. AMAZING at it 
loves jazz but also dubstep/edm and rap/r&b. Beyoncé is MOM/QUEEN. 
sometimes djs parties 
again, huge gamer with wylan. he’s a lucio and junkrat main for overwatch. loves like every video game ever 
loves all the marvel movies, in love with black panther (was team cap) 
dresses like a hipster but also sometimes a fuck boy (tank tops and shorts with a backwards cap style) 
favorite subject is business and debate. great negotiator 
cried the most during the lion king 
A+ cosplayer (especially his lucio cosplay) 
big supporter of human rights (LGBTA+, feminist, black lives matter, poc representation). Will LITERALLY get into fights over anyone who thinks otherwise. Fist fights, always supported by Kaz and Matthias. Got suspended for 3 days for breaking a kids nose who thought LGBTA+ people should **** ** ****) 
that one kid who has 50 fidget spinners and can do cool tricks with them. also manages to sell all of them 
skateboard pro™ 
always sends the blinking face meme, even if it’s out of context 
all the social medias. 
one tattoo only of a gun with a 'bang’ flag coming out of it 
nina: 
 PROFESSIONAL👏🏻 MAKE 👏🏻 UP 👏🏻 ARTISTS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 HAS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS ON HER INSTAGRAM AND THE SAME FOR HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL 
Speaking of YouTube, she always does cute videos. Baking/cooking tutorial videos featuring Matthias, 'i do my boyfriends makeup’, 'my boyfriend does my makeup’, 'my boyfriend buys my makeup’, does make up tutorials obviously, challenges with her best friend inej like the 'whisper challenge’. everyone loves her and says her and Matthias are their otp 
loves fashion design, takes that class. 
loves horror movies/creepy things but also Disney 
great at roller skating 
always wins the best dressed awards ad school 
also huge fan of ed sheeran. loves little mix more than 5h. 
cried the most during 'up' 
Can speak like 4 languages (English, french, Latin and spanish) 
loves traveling and learning about new cultures too 
dancer!inej’s biggest fan and hockey!matthias’ biggest fan 
always breaks snapchat streaks 
likes to (friendly) debate with jesper, especially over stupid things 
amazing with kids. babysits all the time. calls “bub” (the dog) her and matthias’ baby 
big spoon™ 
notes are so fucking pretty. buys the most expensive stationary and notebooks 
also huge supporter of human rights. runs the feminist club. (Jesper is the Vice President) stresses loving yourself and your body, and makes sure to design comfortable yet GORGEOUS clothes for “"plus sized people”“ 
wins 'dynamic duo’ award with inej 
always eating lollipops 
has a few very small tatos of cute things like roses and crowns. has one quote written in cursive on her rib
kaz: 
prefers black coffee as well 
loves crime shows, whether they’re real or fake. for instance loves both 'Dateline’ and 'Criminal Minds’ also loves 'House’
 favorite class is psychology, learning how a person thinks and acts and feels
has the dregs tattoo on his arm * edge lord 9000™ * such a drama queen and diva like damn 
*deep sigh* "I think I’d rather go take a nap” *gets up and leaves* 
also loves computer science. knows how to hack shit like a pro 
always rough housing with jesper. broke a table once 
does walk with a cane. likes to slap matthias’ ass with it 
“bow down you fucking peasants" 
only types in lower case with 0 emojis and no punctuation marks. CONSTANTLY leaves people on read 
only has Twitter and snapchat. His posts on snapchat never have captions, yet somehow has a 200 day streak with Jesper and a 250 day streak with inej 
loves watching horror movies with nina 
 *in a fight* "oh I’ll sHOW YOU SOME DIRTY HANDS” *swings* 
gets second place for best dressed award 
always sending memes with no context in their group chat, as well as vines 
indie and alternative rock fan 
“does it look like I care because I’m sorry if it does I didn’t mean to give you that impression" 
head over heels for inej Ghafa like wow 
likes to read a lot of mystery books and non fiction books 
cried the most during finding dory 
can solve a Rubik’s cube under a minute and won’t let you forget it 
The one asshole who picks either Kirby or metaknight in super smash brothers brawl
 hates seeing the notification bubble so he always has all chats muted and notifications turned off for apps 
kiss ass to all the teachers to get them A’s
Kuwei: 
SCIENCE NERD. ALWAYS singing the bill nye theme song. Loves ASAPScience on YouTube. Master at chemistry and biology 
"hey did u know bill nye is, like, my dad" 
nina treats him like a baby 
loves everything to do with Star Wars while wylan loves star trek more. Fighting ensues. 
has a pet Siamese cat name sparky 
Used to have a huge crush on jesper and everyone knew it except jesper. 
knows the intro to the bee movie ("according to all known laws of aviation-”)
 jesper in the group chat: “gonna go shower be right back” // kuwei: “without me ;)?” // wylan: “KUWEI SWEAR TO FUCK” // kaz: “watch your fucking language wylan" 
obsessed with Pokémon go even if it died out (chose team instinct) 
"fight me on this" 
has Twitter, snapchat and instagram 
Always drinking ginger ale 
master at bop it 
the one kid who always forgets to pay you back for stuff 
is also into the CW super hero shows, so him and wylan are constantly talking about it 
loves cartoons and anime 
speaks fluent fuckboy 
God awful at comebacks 
"let’s take a selfie guys !!!” // “kuwei no-” // *snapshot sound* 
talks !!! Like !! This !!!! for,,, some reason ???????? 
huge nerd for other things too like lord of the rings and Harry Potter and game of thrones 
cried the most during inside out
 "do you think planes are scared of heights?“ // "for fucks same kuwei it’s 4am”
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katlynnmillerschool · 6 years
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For my final assignment I have chosen Lush cosmetics. Lush cosmetics has amazing products ranging from bath bombs to tooth paste. They are a company that offers all natural handmade products, vegan friendly and 100% against animal testing. They donate money to local charities in the community and help people from all walks of life all over the world.  
Introduction:
In the early 80’s Mark Constantine and Elizabeth Weir started a company by the name of Constantine & Weir. The company came up with many bath and beauty recipes and were sold to a supplier called “the body shop”. Eventually the body shop padi 11million pounds for the rights of Constantine & Wier’s recipes. With the body shop buying all the formulas Mark and Elizabeth could not open another shop for five years, so they started a mail order company names “Cosmetics to go. The company ended up being sold.
Mark and Elizabeth ended up partnering with Mo Constantine, Helen Ambrosen, Rowena Bird and Paul Greaves and started hand making cosmetic products up stairs and sell them downstairs in the shop. They had been buying fragrances from another company, but found out the perfumes were not always pure so Mark decided he would create the perfumes himself. The launched a competition to give the company a new name and one customer suggested LUSH, which is defined as being fresh, green, and verdant. The name stuck. In December 2010 Mark and Mo Constantine were awarded the OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to the beauty industry.
Why is social media critical to what they do?
Lush Cosmetics is very active on all of their social media platforms. Social media is critical to what they do because that is where they do most of their marketing. They use all of their social media platforms to reach out to their fans and interact with everyone. Their Twitter alone has 325 thousand followers. They also take advantage of Youtube and Instagram because most of their products are known for how pretty they are with all their rainbow colors, so they use these platforms to show how pleasing to the eyes their products are.
What industry are they in?
Lush is part of the beauty industry. They make cosmetic products and self care products. The beauty and health industry is huge and Lush keeps on top of it by using social media accounts and interacting with their fans as much as possible.   
What are the norms/standards for social media use in that industry?
The norms and standards for social media in the beauty industry is to promote your products, but not interact very much with fans. Such as Neutrogena which is a company I do not personally use very often but know people who do use their products but they have 47.5 thousand followers on Twitter and retweet some tweets but it does not seem like they interact with their fans very much where as Lush will retweet or even like or reply to comments you have made to them.  I think that is a big thing Lush has over other companies in the health and beauty industry is they communicate and interact with people which makes the company feel like a small home town company even if it's a huge world wide company, they still take time to interact with their customers. They also follow a good amount of people back on social media which I always think is a nice touch.
Overall social media use:
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From what I can tell Lush has been using social media for a while they have been using Twitter since July 2008, Lush first YouTube video was posted 10 years ago ( 2007) I could not find out how long they had been using LinkedIn or Facebook. I also could not figure out how long they had been using Instagram because I scrolled all the way back to October, 1, 2014 but they there was an error loading and I got frustrated and didn't re try. They show a lot of pictures of their products because they are ascetically pleasing. 
What platforms do they use?
Lush cosmetics have every social media account you can think of. They have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Tumblr,  Pinterest, and they even have a snapchat!  So it is very safe to say if you want to connect with Lush on social media you can.
What platform do they use most?
I looks to me that the Lush Cosmetics company are very active on every social media platform. They interact with their fans on everything and post multiple posts, multiple times a day. Their instagram has 3.9 million followers, 1784 posts, and they follow 1,800 people. Their Twitter has 325 thousand followers, 250 thousand tweets, and they are following 5,678 people back.
What are their strategies and/or objectives?
Lush Cosmetics strategies and objectives are clear first and foremost of course they want you to be seeing, thinking about, and talking about their products which is why they mostly post product photos. Secondly and just as important they want to get the message out that people should fight against animal cruelty. I feel like they have a very good balance of both objectives on Twitter. Scrolling through their Twitter history it looks as if they have a photo of a product, talking about a new seasonal product, or posts about #Savebcbears and bill S-214 which will make animal testing banned in Canada, they also have human rights posts such as the Lush staff joining #WalkForReconciliation and a post thinking of Las Vegas victims. So i think their social media objectives are well rounded. They also have a product called charity pot where all the profit from the sales go to a charity or gets put back into the community and the money staying in your town.
Social commerce strategy:
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Wail I was researching I came across this article http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/6-key-components-effective-social-commerce-strategy  I feel Lush uses a lot of these tactics in social media.
How do they encourage and facilitate influence and impressions?
Lush encourages and facilitates their ideas of helping others and being kind to animals by the use of social media and they way they create their products they are very open about everything they do and you can even go on tours of their factories. Every product is handmade by someone so no two products are exactly alike.
The create engagement through their content and interact with their fans. But most of all Lush relies on word of mouth, i would have never stopped in to the Lush store at the mall if I didn't have a friend tell me how much she loved their bath bombs. I tell people all the time how much I love Lush products and bubble bombs and have turned multiple people on to Lush. In fact even in this class Frances is now wanting to try Lush which I’m super excited for her to try. Word of mouth is so important to a company! They also have user generated videos with reviews of how much they love their products and their favorite ones. There landing page has everything laid out on it and is very easy to use and navigate.
Are there critical relationships with any groups or individuals?
Lush cosmetics has partnered with SO many charities, foundations, and people it's unreal.  I will link a page so you can see all of them but some of my personal favorites they have partnered up with are: Redefining Refuge which is a non profit service that helps sexually exploited and trafficked girls,FaunAccion which educates and empowers animal rights activists, and Missouri Prairie Foundation which conserves prairies and promote native plants in communities for future generations. Here is a link to the rest! https://www.lushusa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Lush-Site/en_US/CharityPot-Partners#sz=15&start=0&pid=partners&sort=new&type=all
Data:
Lush cosmetics has good reviews as a company in general and on individual products. I use a site called influenster quite often. It is a website where you try different products and leave reviews. Lush received 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 12,256 Reviews. https://www.influenster.com/reviews/lush-cosmetics
There are a lot of youtube videos giving reviews. Here is a video of one of my favorite Youtubers talking about her top Lush products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gN6GAlJdzc
Here is a link to a buzzfeed article top lush products: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallykaplan/im-a-lush-for-lush?utm_term=.riz33nVnb#.towvv8n89
Here is a link for Lush’s top products which all have reviews and stars. http://www.lushusa.com/best-sellers/
Here is a link for reviews on total beauty: http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/brands/lush
Assessment and recommendation:
All and all I think Lush cosmetics has it all they are a well rounded company on and off of social media. They give back to the community and interact with their fans and customers. They are a very “glass door” company you can visit their factory and see how everything is handmade. They also tell you where your money is going when you buy products such as the charity pot products. They have a huge following on all social media platforms and are on every social media platform available. I think it is very interesting they are on snap chat, which most companies are not so that sets them apart.
I don’t really have much advice for them they are doing amazing as a company on and off of social media they have partnered with a lot of groups and foundations and I feel like anyone who knows much about Lush knows they are trying to make the world better and spread their message of kindness for everything.
References:
Lush wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lush_(company)
Lush Twitter: https://twitter.com/lushcosmetics
Lush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lushcosmetics/
Lush Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5229458
Lush Tumblr: http://lushcosmetics.tumblr.com/
Lush Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Lushcosmetics/videos
Influencer Lush review: https://www.influenster.com/reviews/lush-cosmetics
One of my favorite Youtubers talking about her top Lush products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gN6GAlJdzc
Buzzfeed article top lush products: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallykaplan/im-a-lush-for-lush?utm_term=.riz33nVnb#.towvv8n89
Lush’s top products reviews and stars. http://www.lushusa.com/best-sellers/
Total beauty review: http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/brands/lush
Lush mission statements: http://www.lushusa.com/Stories-Article?cid=article_we-believe-statement
Information on Lush charity pot: http://www.lushusa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Lush-Site/en_US/Charities-Show
Lush landing page: http://www.lushusa.com/
Lush animal testing policy: https://uk.lush.com/article/animal-testing-our-policy
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swelldomains · 7 years
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The Ideal Content Marketing Mix for the Evolving Social Landscape
Larry Kim tried to warn you.
The owner and also CTO of WordStream said on Inc. that Google+ will certainly pass away. Kim likewise repeated on his own blog that the rumors are true. He stated Google is breaking its Streams and Images into standalone items, as well as Bradley Horowitz will certainly manage them when he made the news on, fittingly, Google+.
Is It True?
Kim stated while Horowitz didn't point out Google+ by name in his message, the writing is on the wall. Kim said these two items make up much of the Google+ network user experience, and also their splitting up spells the end of Google's foray into social (a minimum of on its end).
If individuals had actually taken notice of Kim from the obtain go, this would not come as a surprise. There's no uncertainty if you're reading this for the very first time, it is a large one. As is the situation with Web marketing, some will certainly stay in denial and also say it won't happen. Also when it does, some still won't believe it. That's a topic for another day.
Kim speak about what Google want the social media network, such as using it for marketing just. As Kim said, if it seems crazy, that's the appeal of Google.
But what concerning you as well as various other material marketing experts that utilize Google+? Exactly how does this influence exactly what you do?
It doesn't.
The loss of Google+ indicates following to nothing for content marketing experts. It offers you more time to concentrate on the content you create as opposed to sharing it.
If what you write is high quality, individuals will certainly still discover it. If your sole technique for material advertising and marketing is Google+, you remain in problem as well as require to re-evaluate your technique. Somebody must have done that long back. The fallen short experiment with Authorship need to have been your very first hint.
That exposes the question everyone in Web as well as web content advertising lookings but can not pertain to a consensus. It is one of the most fiercely debated subject in both industries.
Is one of the most vital aspect of material the top quality or sharing?
Quality vs. Sharing
Both have arguments to sustain their insurance claims however one gets ignored like a red-headed stepchild.
Where you fall in the argument is subjective and also based upon just what you think is the most essential (or exactly what you excel at).
The individuals who say sharing the content is the most essential subsequently state the top quality doesn't really issue. If you recognize just how to share as well as get individuals to click your material, you're gold. If it looks awesome, has incredible GIFs as well as memes, people will eat it up.
What if those individuals you attract to your web content read it as well as the story is pure garbage? It's packed with grammatical mistakes, went down words and reads like a person cannot put 2 words together? It reads as if it was developed in five mins as well as they can tell.
How does that market or re-market to potential customers?
Isn't that the point of this?
You have one shot to win somebody's company, so you ideal make certain you toenail it the very first time. No matter the number of clicks or page views a story gets if you can not convert those clicks or web page sights right into profit as well as revenue.
Far also usually, individuals in Net as well as content advertising get blinded my rubbish. They are so caught up in the number of individuals see their material they forget exactly what actually matters. If you get one million web page sights however just 1 percent convert to earnings, just how does that help?
It would certainly offer your business or your customers much better to have a greater conversion rate.
This leads to one more common issue for marketers - impatience. They want all of it and also they desire it today. Whatever is the easiest and fastest way to obtain outcomes, they want it. If they have to be person as well as place in the time, initiative as well as job, they desire none of it.
That's why so numerous content online marketers push the "sharing your content is the most important" rubbish. All you need to do is toss a story with each other, include some amusing GIFs or memes, toss it up on Outbrain, Stumble Upon, Reddit (if you have the karma to do so) and also every other site you can and enjoy the web page sights flow to you.
The firms that do it appropriate are person, take pride in what they produce as well as realize that obtaining outcomes that drive profits and also incomes takes time. They understand getting tried and tested and constant outcomes requires a whole lot of tension and hard work.
The numbers for clicks and page views by themselves are vacant and imply absolutely nothing, and up until more material marketing professionals concern that realization, this discussion rages on.
That's not to state you do not desire those numbers, yet unless they drive your commercial property, why does it matter? If you have a high bounce rate and individuals leave your site without a purchase, exactly how do those one million web page views aid the bottom line?
Aim for the Right Mix
Instead of quality OR sharing, make use of a mix of both. Be bold. Do not adhere to the line at chow time.
Why does it need to be one or the other?
Put the time into producing excellent content, and afterwards placed in the moment to share it. Till the high quality exists, hold off on sharing it. When you obtain people to your blog, you wish to keep them there. When you share it, you construct the credibility as well as reliability of your company or customer. If the high quality of the content is regular, people will start to trust you and also seek you out.
Over time, people will certainly simply flock to your blog site like deer in the rut. That's when you produce the registration listing and also monetize your blog. The only method to get to that factor is to have high-quality web content and create it at a consistent clip.
Remain individual, do it the proper way as well as you will certainly see clicks, page sights, revenue as well as profits all concerned you in droves. The only means to get there is to concentrate on the high quality of your web content. Put the time in to make it as wonderful as it could be. Take pride in just what you do and also people will see that. If you take satisfaction in exactly what you produce, those individuals will eventually take pride in it as well.
How might you anticipate people to provide you their company if you don't take pride in just what you create?
Far frequently firms view clients as well as clients as buck expenses. Client service no more matters. The quality of the material or items does not issue. All they respect is cash and ways to obtain even more of it (in the easiest and fastest means possible).
Prove to individuals that you care. Verify to individuals that they typically aren't simply dollar bills you place right into your checking account. If you place in the moment, as well as do so regularly, people will compensate you for it by giving you their business. They intend to provide you their money, you simply need to ensure you do not screw that up.
That's where individuals and also business fall short. When you see their commercial property version and also research study what matters, it's not difficult to determine why.
Instead of stressing either wonderful content or sharing, do both.
Produce that constant, premium material and also the remainder will certainly fall right into location. As tough as it is, remain patient and battle need to take the simple escape. It's tough work as well as it requires time, yet it deserves it in the end.
Twitter Gets Better
You can still make use of LinkedIn, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest and also, the finest, Inbound to share your web content. But content marketers have to maintain an eye on Twitter.
In very early February, it was reported by Bloomberg that Twitter struck a manage Google that makes tweets from its 294 million customers instantaneously searchable.
The offer increases Twitter's reach past just Bing as well as Yahoo! As Mashable claimed, this is much more significant offered Twitter regulates 75 percent of the web search market and is the No. 1 most-trafficked web site globally.
This relocate gives Twitter larger distribution than Facebook, but also allows Google. Before 2011, Google did index tweets, and after that launched Google+ to contend against Twitter (yet another indication the writing gets on the wall surface).
This suggests your tweets will quickly show up in Google searches (that suggests more prospective eyeballs on your content). That means you need to make certain your tweets get on point and appropriate. The last point you want is a tweet that makes you look bad or removes potential leads when they show up in a Google search as quickly as you tweet.
That's just the start.
Will hashtags play a role in this?
Will Tweets influence your rankings?
Will Twitter and Google exercise an added agreement where links become followed? Currently, Twitter re-directs you to the website as well as the Google Robot cannot map them (as is the situation with LinkedIn).
Either method, this bargain is much more proof that material marketing professionals should not invest much time on Facebook (unless you just desire empty clicks that bounce right away). It means material marketing professionals need to spend a little bit more time on Twitter given the potential reach you will certainly have with this brand-new offer. Given the unknowns of this, you may intend to invest even more time on the social network.
This also places the final nail in the coffin of Google+. If you have paid focus, this isn't really a surprise.
The bigger growth is that Internet as well as content online marketers have to focus on both the high quality as well as sharing of exactly what they produce - not one or the other.
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