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I like the new organization of the like and reblog buttons, I can now like a long post after reading...

Thu, 30 May 2013 02:18:36 +0200

I like the new organization of the like and reblog buttons, I can now like a long post after reading it without having to scroll up for an eternity <3

ouch I hate it when that happens

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:13 +0200

ouch I hate it when that happens

Photo

Sun, 05 May 2013 23:47:33 +0200

i want you to touch me there, make me feel like i am breathing,...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:53:00 +0200

i want you to touch me there, make me feel like i am breathing, feel like i am human.

maxistentialist: Tweenbots by Kacie Kinzer: Given their...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:15:00 +0200

maxistentialist:

Tweenbots by Kacie Kinzer:

Given their extreme vulnerability, the vastness of city space, the dangers posed by traffic, suspicion of terrorism, and the possibility that no one would be interested in helping a lost little robot, I initially conceived the Tweenbots as disposable creatures which were more likely to struggle and die in the city than to reach their destination. Because I built them with minimal technology, I had no way of tracking the Tweenbot’s progress, and so I set out on the first test with a video camera hidden in my purse. I placed the Tweenbot down on the sidewalk, and walked far enough away that I would not be observed as the Tweenbot––a smiling 10-inch tall cardboard missionary––bumped along towards his inevitable fate.

The results were unexpected. Over the course of the following months, throughout numerous missions, the Tweenbots were successful in rolling from their start point to their far-away destination assisted only by strangers. Every time the robot got caught under a park bench, ground futilely against a curb, or became trapped in a pothole, some passerby would always rescue it and send it toward its goal. Never once was a Tweenbot lost or damaged. Often, people would ignore the instructions to aim the Tweenbot in the “right” direction, if that direction meant sending the robot into a perilous situation. One man turned the robot back in the direction from which it had just come, saying out loud to the Tweenbot, “You can’t go that way, it’s toward the road.”

The Tweenbot’s unexpected presence in the city created an unfolding narrative that spoke not simply to the vastness of city space and to the journey of a human-assisted robot, but also to the power of a simple technological object to create a complex network powered by human intelligence and asynchronous interactions. But of more interest to me, was the fact that this ad-hoc crowdsourcing was driven primarily by human empathy for an anthropomorphized object. The journey the Tweenbots take each time they are released in the city becomes a story of people’s willingness to engage with a creature that mirrors human characteristics of vulnerability, of being lost, and of having intention without the means of achieving its goal alone. As each encounter with a helpful pedestrian takes the robot one step closer to attaining it’s destination, the significance of our random discoveries and individual actions accumulates into a story about a vast space made small by an even smaller robot.

feminist-space: mama-bird: roseclear: rosecoveredtardis: Ok,...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:47:08 +0100

feminist-space:

mama-bird:

roseclear:

rosecoveredtardis:

Ok, so…

I found too many things about people — teens especially — only realizing that not saying no does not equal a yes once they’re told.

So I made a thing.

I’m so sorry if I did something wrong, I’m not 110% sure what I’m doing, so I’m almost scared to post this, but…

Sign here, if you’re interested.

Signed and passed it on to FB and Twitter. This is a cause worth spreading about.

SIGNAL FUCKING BOOST

Signal boost. Sign please!!

Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:29:16 +0100

createourownlight:

I’ve never asked anyone to reblog anything before, and I probably won’t again. But I am now - because this matters.

The Steubenville rape victim, when offered money for her legal expenses or counselling, asked that people donated to a shelter for abused women and children in her county, Madden House, instead.

Her attorney spoke in a local news article on why the family wanted this, and said they hope very much that “the attention … can help other people that have been victimized by this type of crime,” Fitzsimmons said, “and give them some strength and some assurance that people are there to help them when that happens.”

You can donate as little as $2 via your Paypal account to Madden House. (You can also navigate their website from that link, to be sure it’s a charity you can also believe in.) When I donated back in January, they had a message up that said, “Every single cent says, ‘We believe you, and we care.’” They had to remove it almost at once. I’m sure you can deduce the reasons why, in a case where even her status as “victim” was challenged before the trial.

Madden House and the Family Violence Project helps anyone, men included, but they have a strong focus on families, and on low-income women, especially those from the African-American population.

The best way to show you support Jane Doe is to make a donation, however small and leave a Paypal note when you do saying “In the name of Jane Doe, Steubenville.” They are telling her how many people donate in her name so it’s a direct way of letting her know. Even if all you can afford is a dollar, a thousand Tumblr users donating that is a thousand dollars for abuse victims. And it’s also a thousand people telling her directly that they, unlike the likes of CNN and her erstwhile “friends”, care about her, support her, and believe in her. It’s what she has actually asked people to do. In a case where she has been so effectively silenced and sidelined, I think acknowledging she’s been heard is particularly important.

I think it says so much about this girl and her parents, that when met with offers of serious money they immediately asked that it went to a charity that helps other victims of violence instead. They are extraordinary people in my opinion, and that’s why she had the strength to come forward. Images of two other girls, naked and face down on that basement carpet, were found on a phone. The boy insisted he’d never seen them before, and had no idea who they were of. Jane Doe may well not have been speaking up only for herself. She has very possibly saved others with her courage. She deserves so much more respect than the mainstream media have given her.

If you can’t donate, I really do understand. I’ve been broke before too. But please, do reblog. Get the message out. There is a genuine, positive way to support the victim, in the way she has asked for, and this is it.

Sorry it’s so long. There are so many scams online that I wanted to provide ample links, so there can be no doubt this is legit. Please, if you can, donate/reblog. Show Jane Doe what you think of her.

graceebooks: xiaosiwole: graceebooks: every time you cover a song and change the pronouns to make...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:16:41 +0100

graceebooks:

xiaosiwole:

graceebooks:

every time you cover a song and change the pronouns to make sure it’s still straight global warming increases by another degree

What’s the harm in directing lyrics of love towards someone you like? non-straight people can do the same… And most people don’t like answering the rude questions that may come (from the truly rotten people) as a result of lyrics making you look non-whatyouare

the harm is the rise in the average temperature of earth’s atmosphere and oceans since the late 19th century and its projected continuation

people seem confused so as a scientist I thought I’d explain the phenomenon further

here’s a graph:

goblinparty: My mom said if this post gets 500,000 notes nothing will happen. But if this petition...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:38:16 +0100

goblinparty:

My mom said if this post gets 500,000 notes nothing will happen.

But if this petition gets 500,000 signatures we can get federal laws preventing rapists from suing for custody/visitation of their victim’s children.

You guys accomplished Operation Fluffy Chicken
How about putting in an effort to Operation We’re Finally Taking Rape Seriously?

graceebooks: embracetheslash: You used to study in Paris, is that right? Were you already studying...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:13:58 +0100

graceebooks:

embracetheslash:

You used to study in Paris, is that right? Were you already studying law or was it something else? I’m glad you liked your stay here!

And really if you ever feel like coming back for a week or two you’re more than welcome ^^

Brb I’m gonna use google analytics on everything

i did yes, it was a long time ago - 2005

i was studying gender and sexuality and politics at the time

and i’ll definitely hit you up when i come back, maybe you can teach me how to speak french again parce que j’ai complètement oublié

Oh that’s really cool! Though I must admit it strikes me as quite daring to come to France to study about Gender and Sexuality - I like Simone de Beauvoir as much as the next girl, but I feel like we’re really late compared to the US when it comes to those subjects! The only such class I could find in my uni was actually in English (I did an essay on slash fanfiction hehe).

Where did you even find classes to study in? A sociology university? Sciences Po?

If you ever want to write a little in French I’d be more than glad to chat with you. Did you take classes in French when you were in Paris?

graceebooks: embracetheslash replied to your post: embracetheslash replied to your post: my...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:48:32 +0100

graceebooks:

embracetheslash replied to your post: embracetheslash replied to your post: my parisian…

I am indeed from Paris - remember it if you ever want to visit and need a place to crash :p do you have a way to tell where your followers are from? Does Tumblr geolocate us or something?

ugh amazing i knew you spoke french but i didn’t remember that you were in paris i want to go back so badly im crying

and you can do analytics of any website (google analytics or statcounter.com, for example) and see where people are looking at your blog from

i don’t actually ever look at mine but i just did last night because like everyone on my dash was doing it

You used to study in Paris, is that right? Were you already studying law or was it something else? I’m glad you liked your stay here!

And really if you ever feel like coming back for a week or two you’re more than welcome ^^

Brb I’m gonna use google analytics on everything

WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS GETTING THIS RED CARPET LIVE STREAM?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:42:32 +0100

ninjathor:

ITV DOESN’T IT HAVE IT ON THE ITV STREAM?

CORONATION STREET IS ON.

what.

actually this one is live, the other (it turns out) is not, sorry for that!

http://www.filmon.com/channel/itv1#ITV1

WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS GETTING THIS RED CARPET LIVE STREAM?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:21:33 +0100

ninjathor:

ITV DOESN’T IT HAVE IT ON THE ITV STREAM?

CORONATION STREET IS ON.

what.

http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/TV/2013/01/Watch-heat-is-broadcasting-LIVE-from-the-NTA-awards/ :)

lightningnymph: Friendly reminder that with one click, you can: Give free food to the hungry. Help...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:12:45 +0100

lightningnymph:

Friendly reminder that with one click, you can:

Give free food to the hungry.

Help get a woman in need get a free mammogram.

Give free food to shelter animals.

Give a free meal to a homeless and hungry veteran.

Help a family receive therapy for an autistic family member.

Help provide a child with life-saving health care.

Help give a child a free book to read.

Protect 11.4 square feet of wildlife habitat.

wolfupasshole: teen wolf meme » four AUs: teen...

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:59:20 +0100

wolfupasshole:

teen wolf meme » four AUs: teen wolf/suits crossover (1/4)

Stiles is Harvey’s little brother. Oh, joy.

Inspired by one of my favorite series, The Legality of Being Human which was, on it’s on way, inspired by this.

TOO MUCH AWESOMENESS FOR ONE POST

(MAJOR RAPE TW) PLEASE READ

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:02:23 +0100

(MAJOR RAPE TW) PLEASE READ:

shorm:

tylerfucklin:

lilyginnyblack:

iwillbeoldwithamillioncats:

4tuna-major:

jessicaisgray:

neshatriumphs:

cocobaby23:

about2000milesaway:

I, like many others, am only now learning of the horrific crime(s) in Steubinville, Ohio.

[Imageremoved—wedon’tneedtoseeavictimmid-assault.]

“In August of 2012, a 16 year old girl incurred the wrath of her ex-boyfriend and he initiated a revenge that resulted in her being unconscious, dragged from party to party, and being stripped, subject to rape, forced oral copulation, sodomy and being urinated on by multiple people. A 12 minute video was recorded and posted via social media. The police have since “lost” this video. (Please note that this pathetic excuse for a man now attends Ohio State University on a scholarship.)

During this assault, witnesses made light of the incident and posted pictures to instagram, and joked, along with “play by play” accounts on twitter. One such example was “No one sleeps through a wang in the butt.” A small number of tweets have been preserved in various news articles, but there were a great deal more than is currently being shown.

The girl who originally tried to preserve the evidence in screenshots has been sued for defamation and her posted evidence has since been taken down. Three others are also being sued for defamation.

Recently, there was a hearing for two teen athletes, where they are being held, without bail, for rape, though the kidnapping charges have been dropped. Overwhelming community support showed up, including school officials, were in the courtroom FOR THE RAPISTS. This is where it gets bad.

The coach, the volunteer coach, and many people in the community are blaming gang rape of an unconscious girl on the girl, herself. No one is coming forward to help law enforcement. The local prosecutor’s son is on the football team.

This is not an isolated incident. More girls have come forward, including a 14 year old girl. Even worse, one of the official’s email accounts has a number of pictures of young girls in various compromising positions, demonstrating that this has happened many times before and is accepted within this community.

Worse, the people who did this have been referring to themselves as “RAPE CREW.”

There are multiple conflicts of interest in their local justice system and they have paid out a number of settlements for police misconduct. Corruption is rampant as a result of these conflicts of interest, and many people in local government, along with school officials have been making a concerted effort to cover this up.” (distonanced)

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

I’ve been watching interviews and reports on the rapes occurring in New Delhi with disgust, and now I find that a town in the United States has the SAME mindset - that it was the woman’s fault - that the men shouldn’t be dishonored or punished for what they have done…

And…

I just quit. I am sickened.

If you want more in-depth information, please visit:

http://localleaks.blogs.ru/2013/01/01/steubenvillefiles/

Facts posted have been cross checked by anonymous locals.

SIGN THE PETITION to have everyone involved by processed by juvenile court so real justice can be had:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/make-all-involved-rape-steubenville-scandal-be-pushed-out-juvenile-court-so-there-can-be-real/MJ4rrCXM

This needs more damn notes.

I know we’ve been having a good time on the dash, but I NEED like everyone to boost the hell out of this, please?

I really don’t understand why more people aren’t angry about this. This is a working link: sign petition

SIGNAL BOOSTING AGAIN. THE WORKING LINK TO THE PETITION HAS BEEN ADDED. SIGN IT. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A US CITIZEN, JUST LEAVE THE ZIP CODE BLANK.

Imma leave the room before I punch a hole through the computer screen.

I read the whole anon file on this case (and it was truly sickening) but this is the first time I’ve seen this petition going around. I’m definitely signing it and simply raising awareness of this absolutely disgusting and heinous case!

i didn’t even finish the article before i felt sick to my stomach.

Welp, maybe I don’t need breakfast anymore. Jesus fuck.

tw: rape. If You Are a Woman or Care About Women Reblog This

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:35:24 +0100

insecurelobster:

veaghan:

Read More

This is incredibly upsetting. Please read with caution.

DerekStiles Rec List UPDATE.6

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:37:56 +0100

thegrumpiestwolf:

I AM CRY

IT IS DONE

75 NEW FICS AND 3 NEW SERIES ADDED MAKING THE LIST 255 RECS LONG

a-canoe-christmas: Fanart for Embracetheslash from...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:46:54 +0100

a-canoe-christmas:

Fanart for Embracetheslash from Justalostblackbird (formerly almostordinarylife/irlydunno)

This is so AMAZING, I love it more than I can say!!! Thank you so much!!!

colsandbradders: time has brought your heart to me

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 02:44:06 +0100

colsandbradders:

time has brought your heart to me