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Name: izzy
Age group: 20s
Country: NZ
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Main Fandoms: Willow (the 2022 TV show), currently rewatching Buffy and loving it (especially Faith my beloved), Deadloch (can't wait for tomorrow!!!), We Are Lady Parts, North of North... basically anything with a strong woman-heavy cast and a bit of humour. I love Dan and Phil, they're my dudes, but I'm not especially a shipper. Deeply obsessed with Little Mix, Renee Rapp and Towa Bird at the moment too...
Fannish Interests: I write fic - a lot of RPF, a lot of femslash!, I like reading meta (and being right... of course), I vid a little, I'm really interested in fandom archiving work and getting involved in fandom-first sites like Dreamwidth, Fanlore, and smaller archives. I call myself a fan of fandom itself!

I like to post about: Things I'm reading/writing/watching. I'd love book/tv recs for sapphic/woman-heavy sci-fi, fantasy, romance, mystery, etc. Maybe my in-progress romance novel & the writing process! Pop music/culture ~~(don't forget I liked Chappell Roan before she was cool).~~
About Me/Other Info: To quote an incredibly dated yet formative show for me, Faking It (2014): the best way to get to know me is to understand the things I hate. These include:

Genre fiction that gives lip service to queer politics but is ultimately politically conservative or regressive,
Everything that's going on with the proliferation of pull-to-publish fanfiction. Respect your roots!
Being anti-RPF but still caring about celebrities/not knowing the meaning of the word parasocial but still throwing it around,
The general hellscape of late stage capitalism and the panopticon,
Taylor Swift.

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Name: I go by angrybubbles, or Mr. Bubbles online :)
Pronouns: I use any and all
Age group: Late 20s
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: 18+ only please! My journal is primarily public, but I will hide Meta or Analysis I'm shy about in access-only entries.
Other Info: I'm a college student, and media analysis is my hobby. Since I'm a Vampire Chronicles person, you'll probably see discussions of dubcon, grooming, incest, and abuse on my page, so please approach carefully. I do have a Harry Potter ship in my OTP's, but I'm not touching the series again until that woman is safely dead.

Main Fandom: AMC's Interview with the Vampire
Other Fandoms: Mob Psycho 100, Mushishi, Fullmetal Alchemist (any media), Dandadan, Kuroshitsuji,
Fannish Interests: I write fanfic, draw fanart (occasionally), but I primarily post analysis or short stories. Lots of Gothic Horror around these parts.
OTPs and Ships: Daniel Molloy/Armand, Armand/Louis de Pointe du Lac, Marius de Romanus/Armand, Claudia de Pointe du Lac/Madeleine Eparvier, Elizabeth Midford/Ciel Phantomhive, Harry Potter/Tom Riddle|Voldemort, Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku,

Favourite Movies: Basically every Ghibli Film ever, Speed Racer, and Talk Radio.
TV Shows: AMC's Interview with the Vampire, AMC's The Talamasca, Fellow Travelers, The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Books: The Daevabad Trilogy, Sha Po Lang (Stars of Chaos), Heaven Official's Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Little Thieves, The Nevernight Trilogy, The Illuminae Files, Dark Rise, The First Sister series (Linden A Lewis), The Dandelion Dynasty, and Viscious (V.E.Schwab).
Music: I listen to a lot of OST's: currently obsessed with Mushishi's OST, and Iron Lung's OST. Otherwise, I listen to Pop Punk and Rock.
Games: I don't really play video games, much. I grew up playing Diablo, and have put 200+ hours into Diablo 3.
Comics/Anime/Misc: Not a comic-book person, but I'm definitely an anime freak. The ones listed above, but also Hunter x Hunter, Psycho Pass, The Ranking of Kings, Soul Eater, Yuri on Ice, Sailor Moon, Dungeon Meshi, Boku no Hero Academia, Card Captor Sakura, Princess TuTu, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Fairy Tail, Hyouka, Detective Conan, Fate/Stay Night and Madoka Magica. I'm sure there's plenty of others, too, but I haven't had time to sit down and watch a new anime in a while (Dandadan is the exception to this).

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[MULTIFANDOM] vampiremedia's April Drabblethon!

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Lyra, Background Pony

Source: https://tantabus.ai/images/71142
Pastiche machine generator: Did not say. Maybe Google Nano Banana Pro or ZoinksNoob? Prompter: tyto4tme4l

It's St Patrick's day so I'm posting a green(ish) pony with a ~~harp~~ lyre cutie mark. This pastiche actually reflects a good book, Background Pony by Shortskirtsandexplosions in which Lyra has been partially torn away from reality. She has to deal with being quasi-invisible and tries to get back. Read it for free on FiMFiction.

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镇魂 | Guardian: 520 Day Reverse Exchange 2026

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FFA DW Post #2449- We can have a ravenette, a crowette, a gracklette, a penguinette, a vulturette

If someone has two-toned black-and-white hair, are they a magpiette?

[Context: "The black-haired man" - they are literally ALL black-haired!]

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Spin Control, by Chris Moriarty

Sequel to Spin State, and, yes, you have to read that one first. Really solid hard science-fiction where the science is artificial intelligence (real AI, not fucking Claude), cloning, ecological collapse, complex adaptive systems and complexity theory, and I took the last two straight out of the "Further Reading" section at the end (yes there's homework) because hell if I know, even though Moriarty definitely expected me to know and says as much. The closest I can get to guessing what that field is about (without Further Reading) is E.O. Wilson and his ants, which are also here.

The fiction is set far in the future in a universe where the Earth is suffering from global climate catastrophe and the vast majority of people live in orbital stations or on terraformed planets. This includes huge hives of genetically engineered corporate clones, who are no longer considered human, and transhumans who have been technologically advanced to the point where they're not considered entirely human either. The only humans allowed to live on Earth are natural ones with hereditary exceptions, which, practically, seems to mainly mean indigenous groups, whatever's left of the United States after it broke with the U.N., and people with religious wars to fight. Half of the action is set in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

So you can see how this book might be a bit too real at this stage of the horrors.

Unfortunately for both of us, due to my state of mind—and the state of the world—I couldn't concentrate on any of it. I could only read it sporadically and had trouble remembering all the spy intrigue (of which there's a lot) and who was on what side, but I'm sure it was great and tense and full of unexpected betrayals (iguess.jpg). However, I can say that even after days away from it, I could pick it up and just start reading because it's very well written and the (main) characters are all memorable and interesting.

If any of this sounds like your jam, read the first book (that one is about mining, Bose–Einstein condensates, corporate espionage, and AI), pick up this one, and then probably read the third in the trilogy, Ghost Spin. I'll pick it up one day, but probably not today, and probably not tomorrow, on account of my poor brains.

Contains: global climate disaster; Israel/Palestine; torture and interrogation; widespread infertility; unplanned pregnancy; amputation; slaughter of chickens for food; and an extended shoutout to Ender's Game.

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Long-term psychological effects of physical isolation

Hi!

I have a character in a sci-fi universe who ends up "shipwrecked" alone on a completely uninhabited planet for two years. The planet, and the specific environment he lands in, are perfectly habitable by humans (we are in soft scifi territory here, very Star Trek inspired) and he's able to survive with some effort. (The details of how are not really important to the story - I know at least that he's the kind of guy who'd be able to salvage some tech and emergency supplies from his wrecked ship, and I'm comfortable with brushing past the details of what exactly he brought with him - but if anyone's really interested in coming at it from that logistical angle, I won't stop you!)

What is more relevant to the story is how this experience would continue to affect him by the time he's back home safely. I think there are a bunch of possible avenues here and I'd love to see people's takes on how they would approach this or approach researching it. For example, here are some of my cursory thoughts:

PTSD is certainly a likely long-term complication
It's implied that his shipwrecking was not an accident/was engineered maliciously - I imagine this is something he has dwelt on heavily throughout the two years and will affect his ability to trust people (and to visit other uninhabited planets in the future!). Seems like it would be easy to get caught in delusional spirals in a situation like that.
I know that prolonged isolation can cause hallucination/psychosis in some cases, especially in solitary confinement, sensory deprivation contexts, etc. Is that as much of a risk in this case? And if so, do you think he'd still be experiencing psychotic symptoms after the fact?
One of his personality traits is that he's fairly attention-seeking - I think it's likely this incident will exacerbate that and make him more desperate for connection
It'll probably alter how he approaches social situations in the future in general; that's something I'll definitely be thinking about
Perhaps he got into the habit of talking to himself on the planet, and this never went away

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I'm here as a representative of the Noncon Union, local 69. You pay those dues on time, or else.

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Name: Harper

Age: I was on LJ in the early 2000s if that tells you anything

I mostly post about: IRL things currently, but I might post thoughts about media I consume or happenings in the world occasionally. I don't really post fannish things often even though there are fandoms I enjoy. Most of my journal is currently public.

My hobbies are: reading, tinkering, learning languages (Spanish primarily), video games, listening to podcasts and being in nature when the weather and my body allow for it.

My fandoms are: Star Trek (TNG, DS9, VOY primarily), Baldur's Gate 3, Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Orville, The Sims and similar games (I am so excited for Paralives y'all).

I'm looking to meet people who: Post about their lives and passions. I enjoy hearing about hobbies and interests, even if they aren't my own.

My posting schedule tends to be: I strive for at least weekly, sometimes more sometimes less.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Racism, sexism, transphobia, queerphobia, fundamentalism or anything supporting the fascists.

Before adding me, you should know: I'm neurodivergent and mostly anti-AI. LLM technology has its place, but in its current form I feel it has been actively harmful for humanity and is being used as a giant grift by tech oligarchs. It is most definitely not a replacement for human created art and knowledge.

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A little bit OPLA S2 stuff

Having been a One Piece fan since 2004, I was INCREDIBLY surprised when I went from "but why would you do that?" about the then forthcoming One Piece live action adaptation to head over heels in love with the writing, acting, production, and music. I was absolutely psyched for season two, which came out on Tuesday. My old friend

shayera suggested getting together to watch it, so she came over to hang out with

doctorskuld and me this weekend. We've all been into One Piece for 20+ years, and are fans of the magnitude where we have all written One Piece fic and made One Piece vid, as well as gone to events in Japan. (Seeing Oda Eiichiro live and getting to be in the crowd shouting "Arigatou!" at him is forever going to be a highlight of my fannish life.)

Which is to say: we are probably the worst kind of audience to try to please. But, of course, we all loved it. It is a tour de force in every way. THIS is how you adapt a manga! This is how you pour your heart and soul into making something so good it's impossible not to be won over by it.

I really was excited when the incomparable Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli released two tracks from the S2 OST (not yet released) ahead of the premiere. The first was the absolutely epic Pray to the Sun, featuring none other than THE HU as well as Declan de Barra. Listen to that sound! That is 100% what Elbaph music sounds like! It's got such a wild range of instruments, from Nordic nyckelharpa to Mongolian morin khuur, and those lyrics are - well. Let's just say that if you're up to date on the anime they will mean more than you may think.

Then they released their collaboration with baritone saxofonist Leo P, Whiskey Peak Saloon. Amazing energy! Amazing fun! I highly recommend Sonya Belousova's Instagram for lots of informative (and enthusiastic!) behind the scenes information on the OST.

As for the eight episodes - I am so glad season 3 is already in production, because I need more immediately. It's so bonkers and fun in the best way, at the same time as it manages to capture both the emotional heart of the story. And the production is so good?? Not just the amazing quality of everything from costume and props to sets, but the level of details that goes into everything - and also the way they've adapted the story...! There were so many great easter eggs, shout-outs, and treats for fans of the manga and anime, and I've put several on Tumblr already. Let's see...

This moment, when Dragon turns around in episode 1, and the camera focuses on the man standing behind him? Yeah, I made a teakettle noise of surprised delight. I also think there may be a relevant Wanted poster very out of focus in the background when they enter Loguetown.

Another fun Loguetown background thing that actually comes back in episode 5 is Hero of the Marines: The Musical about Garp. Just. The amount of namedropping that happens in the legible part of the review of said musical is astounding.

There's also a lot of legible text in the Baroque Works files that we see in episode 5.

Finally, for fans who've watched through Wano there is a huge easter egg standing around on Dorry's chest in episode 4. (I believe for fans up to date on the manga there are two Easter Eggs.)

...I say "finally" though I am pretty sure I am not done with discovering fun things in OPLA. I mean. I haven't even made a gif set for it yet...!

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Rainbow Llamas

For all those who were wondering if my Farm Together 2 obsession ever stopped

NARRATOR: (absolutely no one wondered this)

It has not. And I must say, the recent inclusion of rainbow llamas is probably the best thing that happened to me all week.

Unclear why that screencap is so scronched but you get the idea. They are event critters, so I gotta grind some shit out to unlock them permanently. They are gonna live next to the unicorns.

Hello!

Name: Sam
Age group: Early 20's
Country: Australia
Subscription/Access Policy: I don't have anything that isn't public rn, that could change, I'm new to dreamwidth so still figuring everything out.

Main Fandoms: Haikyuu!, sk8 the infinity, Cute high earth defense club LOVE!, Cute high earth defense club HAIKARA,
Other Fandoms: Powerpuff Girls Z, Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun, WataNare
Fannish Interests: I read a lot of fanfiction, and write it too, but I write slower than I can read, lol
OTPs and Ships: Nanjo Kojiro/Sakurayashiki Kaoru (sk8), Miya Atsumu/ Suna Rintarou (haikyuu), Bokuto Koutarou/Kuroo Tetsurou (haikyuu), Kozume Kenma/Yamamoto Taketora (haikyuu), Nishinoya Yuu/Tanaka Ryuunosuke (haikyuu), Kuroo Tetsurou/Sawamura Daichi (haikyuu)

While these are my main ships in haikyuu, I have read all sorts of ships and if the story is well-written I will read most ships for haikyuu. Miya Atsumu/ Suna Rintarou (haikyuu) is my ultimate long standing favourite though.

I also have ships that have stuck around even tho I'd say I have left the fandom, mainly Voltron and BNHA, I left BNHA cause I dropped the show years ago and now only read fics of a couple of my favourite pairings that don't go into the actual plot of the show (I do not plan to pick it back up). Whereas with Voltron I was there as the last season at least was dropping but I only go back occasionally only for certain tropes or certain ships.

These ships are primarily, Bakugou Katsuki/Kaminari Denki (BNHA), Lance/Shiro (Voltron).

I like to post about: I've been posting my fanfiction so far, may post some original work, may post some reviews of whatever I'm watching or whatever, may post about stuff that comes up as I learn Japanese that I find interesting.
About Me/Other Info: I'm a writer, read a lot of BL manga and watch BL shows. I love mind reading and fake dating as tropes, especially. I dabble in truth potion/serum works quite a bit too. (If I'm being honest, in most of the fandoms I read for I've read almost every mind reading fic on ao3 and even started just reading random pairings for fandoms I'm not in just cause I wanted to read mind reading as a trope)

I would love to brainstorm haikyuu fanfic with others, or talk about the show especially.

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