#fingers crossed i can win a lottery and have the funds to show that care with cash but in the meantime i will write my silly lil posts

[theshadowedqueen82]

So I've been seeing the seasonal "abandon ship tumblr's going down" panic, and I've also seen some truly dumb takes about the staff running this website. For people not in the know, there's been talk about tumblr basically going into maintenance mode on account of not making any money (I first heard about this here, and there's a good post talking about what comes next here). And I'd just like to take this time to say to @staff, both current and former: thank you.

Thank you for trying. Thank you for putting so much love into this website. Thank you for the crabs and the polls and the Goncharov mugs and @brickwhartley, and a thousand other things you do behind the scenes to keep this hellsite (affectionate) running.

I've been here for a while, and there's been a noticeable difference in how the website is being run since Automattic acquired it in 2019. Is it perfect? Absolutely not! But there is a genuine effort to work with the current userbase. Its a stark contrast to the many incredibly scummy ways other social media websites make their money, from data mining and selling personal information, to turning the site over to algorithms that moderate for outrage and maximum engagement for the sake of advertisers. Tumblr is special to me because it feels like one of the only places left on the internet where I'm not met with a constant demand to buy buy buy. Which unfortunately is also probably why Tumblr has not been doing so well financially. It's a sacrifice to not cross that line, to try and make badges and merch and hope that users will sign up for ad free, all in the hopes of funding this website with cooperation rather than deception.

I don't know how things will shake out, but I hope that Tumblr will be around for a good while. I see the love and the effort put into the merch shop, and the artist collabs, and the april fools events, and the q&as. Things are not perfect, and things can be improved! But there's so much I love about this site, and a lot of it is because we've had staff who genuinely care about this weird little corner of the internet. So thank you, and I hope that this is far from the end of the road for us.

#tumblr #idk if any staff are going to see this but i felt like i needed to say something #its so clear to me that staff must genuinely like tumblr #why else are you here? its not clout or money #and youre working with an actively hostile userbase #the only reason anybody would keep putting effort into this webbed site is because they do really care #and i see that and want to say that i care too #fingers crossed i can win a lottery and have the funds to show that care with cash but in the meantime i will write my silly lil posts

[takadasaiko]

Howl Until it Hurts: Chapter Eighteen (Rowdy 3 fic)

FFN II AO3

Summary: The Rowdy Three make it clear that they won't perform on command, at least not in the way that Riggins hope that they will.

Chapter Eighteen: Dancing Monkeys

"I wanna tattoo."

Martin looked over from where he was seated on the floor with Gripps, a chess set between them and a stolen cigarette hanging from his lips. He drew in a deep breath, feeling nicotine mixed with smoke travel down his throat and into his lungs. "Gripps did mine," he offered, smoke curling back out as he released the words. It'd been like winning the damn lottery when he had been able to lift the pack off of the guard and also found a lighter tucked away in it. He'd gotten better at it. They weren't going to deny him every pleasure.

"You think we can get the shit? Assholes won't even let us shave without being watched," Cross griped, circling his fingers and putting them to one eye like he was looking through a peephole.

Martin barked a laugh. "You ain't got nothin' to shave anyway, kid."

Cross offered a glare in return and Martin smirked at him until he gave. "My point is they ain't gonna give us no point objects."

"We'll figure it out," Gripps promised him, moving one of the pieces that had been broken the the last time they'd tried to teach their youngest brother to play. "Whatcha think you want?"

"Dunno yet. Something cool."

"No shit, huh?"

Cross grinned and Martin chuckled, leaning back and stretching his long legs out. They had all spent their younger years alone. If they had to be in this place, at least they had each other. It made things a little easier at least.

The door to their room opened without warning and Riggins strode in, turning to glare at Martin who offered a lazy smile around his still smoking, forbidden cigarette, daring him to say something. He shook his head, frustration rolling off of him in waves. He looked like he hadn't had a good night's sleep in a while now and stress was built up to the point of bursting. Martin would have loved to take credit for it, but even he knew they weren't the sole source.

"Why aren't you three ready?" Riggins demanded.

"We don't take orders from a computer," Gripps answered, moving his chess piece and Martin frowned. Damn him.

"We don't take orders at all," Cross chimed in, flopping over the side of the bunk so he was hanging upside-down.

Riggins massaged the bridge of his nose. "The people here today-"

"Don't care what sort of moneybags politician you got visiting, we're not your dancing monkeys," Martin growled.

"They need proof. Of all the subjects here, what you three can do can be easily seen."

"Not hungry," Martin popped off and grinned toothily as he moved Gripps into checkmate.

A sharp breath left the older man. "Do you remember the first few days you were here, Martin? You were stubborn about what you thought would help and what wouldn't, and I explained then that you would adjust."

"You gonna help us adjust, Riggins?" Martin demanded.

"If need be, yes."

The threat was clear, even if his brothers' confusion reminded him that they hadn't been there for the force feeding. They hadn't been strapped to the table and drained to the point of starvation. Nor would he let them suffer that if he could help it. "Fine."

Riggins nodded sharply. "Be ready. Your escort will be here in ten."

Martin felt two sets of dark eyes on him as the door slid closed and the locks were put into place, questions without words nipping at the edge of his mind. He stood slowly, a deep and frustrated growl leaving him. He had to pick their battles. They'd never survive if he didn't.

It was degrading to be marched out and put in display like a prized poodle. That's exactly what had happened too, and all three knew it. Riggins and his politician with the purse strings had safely watched them from behind the glass that was too thick to break, not that they hadn't tried. Oh, they had fed, just as promised. Martin wasn't going to let his brothers suffer so Riggins could get his funding, but once they had they had shown exactly what the Rowdy Three were capable of. The room was trashed, and that had felt good, but it was the fact that Martin and the others had nearly broken through the one way window with nothing but a couple of foldup chairs that had him feeling so smug. It wasn't the lack of strength or determination that had kept them from doing it. It was that damned gas. They needed to find a way around that shit.

They'd woken some time ago now, left in the room surrounded by their destruction. They were alone, all a little drained from the gas, but their mood hadn't been dampened. Riggins hadn't won that day. Not fully.

The door unlocked and slid open, Riggins entering in an almost visible cloud of anger and frustration. He was alone, even if guards were posted outside. "What the hell were you boys thinking?" he snarled and his rage was delicious.

"You should be thanking us," Martin answered smugly from his seat on the floor. "Don't military types like a show of power? Didn't he want to see what we can do?"

"You acted like animals!" Riggins snapped and Martin shrugged.

"Don't want us to act like animals, don't cage us like 'em." He plucked his glasses from his nose, briefly thinking about cleaning them and then deciding he didn't care and setting them back in place. He stood slowly, his posture subtly dangerous. "Told you we weren't your monkeys."

"You think you've won today, Martin. You haven't," Riggins said lowly as the blond passed.

"I think we made our point. Don't threaten us." He turned on his heel, making it clear that he was done with the conversation even if Riggins wasn't. The old man thought he hadn't won, but at least Martin was certain they hadn't lost.

Notes: So, I'm still on cloud nine from last night's episode. That hug? Yes, that hug. I mean, so much more, but really that hug. My shipper heart is soaring right now.

#Dirk Gently #DGHDA #Rowdy 3 #Martin #Cross #Gripps #colonel scott riggins #Howl Until it Hurts

[mrsliebgott]

Who wants to get to know me?

Here's 100 things you guys might not know about me.

1 - My hero is Niki Lauda.

2 - If I could live anywhere besides where I live now it would be Finland.

3 - My biggest fear is vomiting.

4 - My favorite place to go on vacation is Disney World.

5 - If I could change anything about myself it would be my nose (It's the size of Ringo Starr's).

6 - What really makes me angry are ignorant people.

7 - What motivates me to work harder would be knowing I'd be getting paid soon.

8 - I'm unemployed.

9 - The worst thing about my day is all my schoolwork. I have some problems comprehending what I'm reading, it's probably ADD, but I don't know.

10 - My biggest accomplishment is beating my depression. I've been happy for a year and a half now. :D

11 - I'm of Polish and German decent on my father's side, and of Irish, Danish and Cherokee Indian on my mother's side.

12 - My favorite book series is The Last Dragon Chronicles. They're kind of for kids, but I'm five year old in an eighteen year old's body, so...

13 - What makes me laugh the most is my brother.

14 - My favorite movie of all time is Reservoir Dogs.

15 - The first thing I ever wanted to be was a Veterinarian.

16 - I want to be either of Cinematographer or Screenwriter now.

17 - If I could do anything for a day I would want to be a Superhero.

18 - I love Formula 1 and baseball.

19 - I'd take riding a bike over driving a car any day. (I suck at driving).

20 - My favorite song of all time is The Good Life by Weezer.

21 - I listen to Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Pop-Rock, and whatever genre twenty one pilots are classified as.

22 - I can't cook anything unless it's a grilled cheese sandwich or pizza quesadilla.

23 - Tim Roth is the most attractive person on the planet. (In my opinion, anyway).

24 - My favorite food is my parents homemade chili.

25 - Charles Dickens is my favorite author.

26 - My dad used to call me tater-tot when I was little.

27 - I have flat feet and have something wrong with my ankles, causing me to stand on the inside of my feet.

28 - I watch Netflix way too much.

29 - I want to visit Paris.

30 - My dream is to win an Oscar for Best Screenplay or Best Cinematography. (I dream big).

31 - I had a dream about Tim Roth last night. (And my God, was it glorious).

32 - I have a few cats, two dogs, three turtles, and two hamsters. (Who are currently running like mad in their wheel).

33 - If I could live in any other time period it would be either the 60's or the 90's.

34 - On Tumblr I'm usually described as sarcastic, curious, and chatty, but in the real world people view me as socially awkward, quiet, and a loner.

35 - I can play the piano, guitar, bass guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and a little bit on the drums, but I mostly just play my piano and ukulele.

36 - The best gift I ever received was my piano last Christmas.

37 - I don't think I've ever received a bad gift. My family and friends know what I enjoy pretty well.

38 - I couldn't go a day without listening to music.

39 - I hate when people smack their lips when they eat and I when people talk while I'm trying to watch something.

40 - In five years I see myself getting ready to graduate film school.

41 - Thirteen I think. Most of them are converse shoes.

42 - If I could have one power I would want to bend fire.

43 - If I won the lottery I would pay off everything I have and then donate the rest to charities. (Ex. Male Domestic Abuse Shelters since they don't get a lot of funding, Animal Shelters, and I'd probably give a lot of it away to other countries with a lot of poor families who need clean water and places to sleep).

44 - I don't own a car or even have a drivers license.

45 - My favorite animal is a fox.

46 - I feel like I'm too harsh sometimes.

47 - If I had could have a meal with four people, living or dead, they'd be - Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, RFK, and Tim Roth. (Tim could stay after dinner if he wanted).

48 - I wake up at eight o'clock every morning. (Thank you, homeschooling).

49 - I get tired easy.

50 - I live in a tiny town. (Population is barely 800 and full of mostly middle aged and elderly people).

51 - People tell me I'm attractive, but I think I'm just average. But then again, I don't think anyone thinks they're good looking.

52 - I buy clothes at least once a month.

53 - I've had a secret admirer before. (Or at least he thought he was, I knew who he was).

54 - I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

55 - I used to get bullied for my height when I was younger. (I'm 5'3 and haven't grown since I was fourteen).

56 - I'm currently watching Lie To Me on Netflix and I only have twelve episodes left. I'm sad.

57 - The last book I read was German for Beginners. I still can't speak it either.

58 - I love Chinese food.

59 - I'm a clean and messy person if that makes sense.

60 - My favorite Actor is Tim Roth (of course) and my favorite Actress is Carrie Fisher.

61 - It takes me about twenty minutes to get ready in the morning, sometimes thirty depending on if I want to blow dry my thick ass hair.

62 - I eat cheddar chips dipped in ketchup. (Yeah, I'm weird, I know...)

63 - I hate corn.

64 - My favorite album of all time is Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

65 - I love rollercoasters.

66 - I tell my mom everything.

67 - When I was a kid my friend used to shove me into small, cramped spaces like trash cans and closets. It's probably the reason I'm claustrophobic today.

68 - My favorite TV show is That 70's Show.

69 - I was ten or eleven when I found out Santa wasn't real.

70 - My favorite flavor is Strawberry.

71 - I'm hyperactive.

72 - I have a blanket I have to have when I'm having a panic attack.

73 - My favorite subject in school in History, probably because it's the only thing I'm decent at.

74 - My family didn't have a lot when I was a little.

75 - I collect pins, buttons and rubber bands. Yes, I know, I'm odd.

76 - I wish the grunge fashion scene would come back, or maybe the brit pop fashion scene.

77 - I'm a major introvert.

78 - I have a hard time washing my hands because I don't like them to be wet and touching each other. It's some weird sensitivity thing I have.

79 - I asked my parents to stop throwing me birthday parties when I was nine and I haven't had one since. (I don't like being the primary focus of everyone).

80 - My family name has been in the States since the early 1700's, mostly residing in Pennsylvania.

81 - I dance a lot.

82 - I have a dark sense of humor.

83 - If I were the leader of a country there would be equal rights for everybody no matter your sex, religion, race or sexual orientation. Abortion would be legal, but there would be certain limitations. People would have the right to bare arms, but there would be strict background checks and it would be harder to get one. And there would be strict border control, but of course you could legally immigrate to the country if you pleased.

84 - I suck at Math and Science. Did I already use this one?

85 - The three things I think of the most each day are, music, my family, and Tim Roth. (Jesus Christ, I have a serious obsession).

86 - If I had a label if would be 'Socially Anxious.'

87 - The song that I relate to the most is Migraine by TOP.

88 - I used to draw a lot, but I've recently focused my attention on other things that peak my interest.

89 - My first crush was either Steve from Blues Clues or Alladin.

90 - My favorite video game is Dishonored.

91 - My favorite comedians are Bo Burnham, Russell Howard, David Spade, and Jim Breuer.

92 - In ten years I see myself with hopefully a husband or wife and a kid or two and doing what I love.

93 - I've never had a job before, but I just sent in an application and they didn't deny it, so... Fingers crossed.

94 - If I could see any band of any time period live it would be Led Zeppelin.

95 - I speak English fluently, I understand a little German and know very little Spanish and French.

96 - Ohio is the greatest state in the US. O-H-I-O!

97 - I've not been officially diagnosed, but a lot of people think I have Asperger's Syndrome. (I wrote a report on it one time and my mother told me it sounded like my autobiography).

98 - I have OCD. (Diagnosed).

99 - I've never had a boyfriend or girlfriend. (Again, I live in a tiny town with barely 800 people, I'm homeschooled, and I'm socially inept).

100 - My best friend is my brother.

I'm going to tag @the-nerdy-girl-next-door and @thedavanity to list off a few little facts about themselves. It doesn't have to be 100 like I did, it could be just five for all I care, but I'd like to know more about you guys.

#personal #me #I talk about tim roth a lot #jesus