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awritingotaku · 1 year

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The Unspoken Rules of Tumblr

As explained by someone who joined around 2019

Tumblr for all intents and purposes is not like other social media websites. Think the “I’m not like other girls” but they are not like other girls and it’s for the better. Having lurked around different social media platforms for years, I picked up on the spoken and unspoken rules that make this website more bearable than other ones. So here’s a list that will be important to new users.

Block but do not engage. Yes the rule that is understood by much of the user base and I think actually is one of the reasons why fandoms here are actually not that bad. If you remember any rule off this list, make it be this one. Why is this rule so important? Because flame wars often don’t change minds and it just creates a toxic environment. If you find someone that infuriates you, don’t attack them and just block. If they are really bad and pose a threat to people, collect evidence and do a warning post explaining why that person is dangerous but still block them.

Everyone here is a clown, even the famous ones. There is no superiority here. The number of followers you have often connects to how much of a clown you are. Now being a clown here isn’t always bad, many famous ones here make people’s days with their posts, but it’s not a contest here. In fact, fame is often considered a curse and once you have engrained yourself into the collective unconscious, you will mainly be remembered for why you became a famous tumblr clown.

Please hide your likes and follows. Don’t know how that started but it’s a thing here.

Likes do nothing, instead reblog. If it doesn’t fit the theme of your main blog, make a side blog for your reblogs.

Use tags. Tags are key here for both as a blog runner and blog reader. It allows you to quickly sort through things and see what you posted.

You don’t have to censor words like die or sex. We instead have trigger warnings tags that people can specifically block out if they don’t want to see content with stuff like that.

You want to been seen and see cool things, the algorithm is not going to do that for you. Instead you have to actively seek out what tags and blogs to follow to get the content you want. It’s more human and unlike most social media you gotta interact with people. If your feed is negative, it’s likely due to who you follow.

Don’t have a blank blog, the obvious bot usernames, or default profile pics. We are so used to fighting bots that we will auto block because of these. Some bots if you just try to click their username will get you viruses so we are careful.

Never forget the tumblr roots. Superwholock while often thought long dead still has a lasting memory here. It’s the websites heritage. Also add Hannibal and My Little Pony.

There is no cringe here for the most part. X Reader writers are just as valid as the artists here. We are all clowns because we are on this site.

Be kind and remember, people are just as human as you.

This has been you guide to Tumblr! I hope you enjoy this hellsite as much as I have.

#please reblog #tumblr #tumblr guide #tumblr tips #new user guide #tumblr rules #otaku speaks #be kind #do your part

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bil-daddy · 24 days

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Hey Bildad, I was wondering if I could ask you some questions about Tumblr and its culture and unspoken rules? I am asking you in particular because this is basically the first time I have ever interacted with someone on social media and you were one of the first people I followed and you following me back made you my first follower, and you never forget your first (platonic). You also seem like a really cool and chill dude. Sorry that this isn't really on theme for your blog but I didn't really know who else to ask. Thank you in advance!

Now I'm no tumblr expert, but I can try my best with whatever questions you have.

To start off, I think the most important thing about Tumblr is reblogging stuff, which it looks like you've already been doing. So good job, kid, have an ox rib (platonic)

Another important thing is to change your profile picture to something other than a default, so people don't think you're a bot and block you. Anything'll do really.

Well anything except a sexy woman in a bikini. That'll just make people think you're a porn bot.

If you need some inspiration, there's always me (Bildad the Shuhite)

I'm gonna open this up to my mutuals now. What do you all think? What are some rules of Tumblr @bedurder (and everyone) ought to know?

#bildaddy answers #have an ox rib (platonic)#bildad brainrot #bildad nation #bildad the shuhite #bildaddy #bildad the shuhite army #oh bildad we're really in it now #oh bildad the shuhite we're really in it now #Tumblr #Tumblr rules #tumblr etiquette #bildad #bildad my beloved #bildad the shuite #midwife monday #midwife and cobbler monday

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cheaceboy · 9 months

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One thing I love about Tumblr is that posts will be like:

"Tap water fucking sucks"

And then the tags are like

#transgender #aro #ace #hornyposting #queue #<-me frfr

#shitpost #shitposting #tumblr #tumblr rules #transgender #hornyposting #queue #<-me frfr #aro #ace #water #tw water

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mintysneezes · 1 year

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Hey twitter user

Yeah you!! :P

You just joined tumblr which means you’re part of the greatest website in the world!!!!

Just a couple of ground rule before you get posting on this amazing hellsite ;)

1. If you meet someone with a tumblr always say “I like your shoelaces” and they will respond with “thanks I stole them from the president

2. Supernatural has a gif for everything

3. Don’t be a hipster

4. Remember remember the fifth of November

That’s all!!!

Now you’re officially a tumblrina!!!!

#tumblr #tumblr rules #twitter #twitter refugees #Elon musk #this is me firing my gun in the air to lower property values #destiel #supernatural #gif post #cringe but free #superwholock

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plasterbrain · 1 year

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highlights from the new tumblr live rules

thank you tumblr very cool

Standard stuff here: no streaming at or mentioning your local CVS. No Lexapro.

"Sexually suggestive" is open to interpretation, but to keep it safe, we'll say pelvic thrusts* must be at a 10 degree angle or less in either direction.

*This INCLUDES doing the Time Warp.

Mentioning the fact there is technically a nude titty under your shirt is an instant ban.

IF YOU POST THIS LINK YOU ARE BANNED

Indoor pool? Believe it or not, ban.

Miley Cyrus is an instant ban.

Vampires DNI.

Gakupo fans DNI. 🍆

Larcenists, usurs, and anyone not wearing a seatbelt DNI.

#tumblr rules #“private parts” tho... whyyyyy

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xofeno · 1 year

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Welcome, Twitter Refugees!

Three quick rules to help you fit in:

Be nice.

Reblog posts you enjoy.

Don't repost gifs, vids, fanart, etc. that other people made.

Here's a cool Guide to Tumblr Etiquette that explains a bit more.

Wait but also?? Have fun!! We're happy to have you here. 🥰

#tumblr #welcome #have a sandwich #gif is from chicago pd episode 5x05 and yes i made it #chicago pd #trudy platt #cpd 5x05 #food #sandwich #tumblr rules #mine #twitter #social media #S5

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aroacesafeplaceforall · 2 months

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thank you for tagging hazbin hotel in your posts, atp bc of everything with it and the creator i'm very uncomfortable with seeing anything from that fandom, so having it tagged so I can mute it but still enjoy this account in general as an aroace person is very helpful!

Of course! It’s how tumblr works! Tag your shit people!!

#asks #ask #tumblr #tumblr etiquette #tumblr rules #hellsite (affectionate)

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d-nobile · 6 months

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"The queerest site on the Internet" is more focused on punishing transpeople for showing their ankles than it is with dealing with the infestation of pornbot spam.

#tumblr staff #tumblr rules #tumblr

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futurebird · 10 months

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im scared

I saw a post on here where people were talking about how mad it made them when people "stole" their tags? And I've been putting posts in the cue and using the tags that pop up that seem related and useful, rather than typing each word out myself ... and I don't always add many extra ones and now I'm scared that I'm making everyone hate me for the tag theft. :( I didn't know tags were ... steal-able ? But I don't see how I can come up with all new tags, and I guess I get it I'm lazy too and typing all those words is a lot of work.

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you-need-not-apply · 5 months

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ONLY ONE OF YOU HAS A PROFILE PIC

Please

For the love of god

Get a profile pic

#tumblr #please #hellsite #hellsite (derogatory)#newbies #new followers #important #rules of tumblr #tumblr rules #tumblr ettiquette

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cerseimikaelson · 13 days

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As a new user, I have a question about Tumblr etiquette. Is it okay to tag people underneath posts we think they'll like or enjoy? Fic or song recs or quotes? Or it is just something that's not done?

#tumblr rules #tumblr code #is this a thing?#please help

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tinybitofhope · 8 months

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love how everyone refuses @get-loved-nerd love asks (calling em that yknow them) and says it right back

#tumblr rules #ig

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itsryanguys · 5 months

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Took some pics with nudity but can't share cause of tumblr 🙃

#you guys know how it is #tumblr rules #me #gay #my thoughts #thoughts

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