Loose Threads

This tweet provoked an illuminating discussion about how social media like Tumblr and Twitter ultimately fragment communities more than they unify them. Those platforms aren’t without their benefits, but I agree that they make it very difficult either to preserve conversations or to archive works and commentary. This is a major reason why I prefer blogs and fora like Daddy’s Dollhouse.

Can’t Stop the Signal

There’s been recent concern expressed about the possibility that renewed legislative attempts to hold social media platforms liable for their content will result in blanket bans on adult content. This concern is well-placed, IMO, and was presciently described by Bacchus as the Pornocalypse. They’ll keep trying to stop the signal, so it’s on us to stay ahead of them.

This seems a good occasion to remind everyone that I am still updating my Where To Find Everyone page, which gets the highest regular traffic and followed links of any of my pages. If you would like me to make any additions, changes, or removals, let me know.

Tumblwintr — One Year On

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It’s been one year since I fled Tumblr after it was hit by the Pornocalypse.  I still miss the daily interaction, but I also don’t regret my decision to slow down and concentrate on writing.  It was about as difficult a transition as I had expected, that is, not very.  Only a handful of people visit this blog, but I enjoy composing for them and I’m happy with the feedback.  Time for a tumbler (heh) of Oban 14 and some reflection.

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From the Archives – 20181222

Added five pages to Olo’s Greatest Tumblr Hits:

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Scenes from the Class Struggle in a Garbage Disposal

05 Feb 2016
A Bird in the Hand

I can’t believe how light you are. I mean, yes, you are small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, but you’re a whole person!

18 May 2016
The Crasslythumbed Tinies

A is for AUSTIN who was ground under a heel
B is for BRITNEY thrown from a hamster wheel

24 Aug 2016
Blood On My Thumb

Size fantasy lyrics set to “Blood In The Cut.”

13 Dec 2017
Consent

Being giant means never having to say you’re sorry.

19 Apr 2018