The title says it all really. So if nothing else, please share and reblog this post to raise awareness for those that might be caught out – both artists and followers.
For a TL:DR, please look at the bottom of the post
What is happening?
Right now, there is at least one person actively impersonating multiple artists across tumblr in an effort to scam their followers into paying for fake ‘cheap commissions’.
The scammer will clone a tumblr, usually using a slight change to the url/account name to look like the real deal. They will then message people directly through Tumblr with messages along the lines of “Hey, i’m doing cheap commissions right now. DM me to get one”. Naturally, this is ends up just being a way to take their money without giving anything back in return.
Who does this affect?
Everyone. Simple as that. As long as the scammer in question works unopposed, they are free to spread their influence and continue to scam more people. Even if you haven’t been targeted yet, it does not mean you are safe or immune.
Several artists have already fallen victim to this scammer, and I encourage any artists that have to reblog this post with the details of their affected account(s) and the ones the scammer has set up.
How can we stop this?
Tumblr, like many other social media platforms, seems to care very little about ‘minor’ occurences like this one, and despite reaching out directly to them over a week ago through multiple avenues of contact – they have refused to comment on the situation, provide a recommended response for users, or take action on behalf of those already affected.
Despite this, there are still tools at our disposal that we can use to make this scam more difficult, and to increase its visibility to those within Tumblr staff that are required by policy to take action.
Tumblr has the following to say on the topic of impersonation:
Confusion or Impersonation. Don’t do things that would cause confusion between you or your blog and a person or company, like registering a deliberately confusing URL. Don’t impersonate anyone. While you’re free to ridicule, parody, or marvel at the alien beauty of Benedict Cumberbatch, you can’t pretend to actually be Benedict Cumberbatch.
They then provide a link to this online form that you can fill out if you suspect someone’s identity is being confused. Unfortunately, this can only be filled out if you are the victim of impersonation. In other words, only the artists can fill this out legitimately.
So, what about the followers and users of tumblr whom aren’t being impersonated?
Our most valuable tool in this online platform is the platform itself. It enables us to spread our word near-virally across all the many sub-communities on Tumblr with remarkable efficiency for a user-driven system. We can take advantage of that effect to increase awareness of the situation. Even if you – the one reading this right now – aren’t an artist or don’t know an artist, the act of reblogging this post or sharing it directly with friends improves it’s ‘ranking’ in popularity increasing its chances to be seen by more people.
We don’t need everyone on Tumblr to see the post for it to be effective, just like we don’t need the entirety of the human population of the world to be immune to a disease for that disease to be rendered ineffective or eradicated. If enough people are aware, the likelihood of pulling off a successful scam increases dramatically reducing efficiency to a point that it no longer becomes profitable to continue.
Why should I care?
It disheartens me to say this, but of the many artists I contacted directly over the past week to warn about this issue many of them refused to listen or dodged the responsibility with lines like;
“I’m not being impersonated, so it doesn’t affect me”
“I’m just one person. I can’t make an impact”
“I need to take care of my community. Other people can look after theirs”
This is honestly disappointing that so many artists or art-rebloggers care so little as to intentionally wave the responsibility of keeping their followers and fellow artists safe from this, that they cannot spare 10 seconds of their time to share an informative post.
I’m not here to bash artists, but it is time that everyone takes responsibility for their own communities, and of those around them.
Artists: You have a responsibility to ensure that your followers and fans aren’t being abused by someone who may impersonate you. If they succeed, your reputation will be damaged, and your followers will resent you. Your followers are also almost guaranteed to be following other artists meaning your efforts can spread beyond your own circle of influence, so don’t be naive when you think you have little effect.
Followers: You have just as much responsibility to be aware of those that might try to scam you or your fellow followers. Don’t just sit in silence when you see something wrong: Ignoring the issue only makes it more resilient to our efforts to stop it. You are the vocal majority if you just use your voices to be heard!
TL:DR
A scammer is impersonating artists and scamming money from their followers under the guise of ‘cheap commissions’. If we ignore the issue, it will get worse.
Every single person that reads this can afford to spend just 10 seconds to reblog and share this post. Those 10 seconds can save others from being scammed for hundreds of dollars.
Reblog & Share
Spreading this just in case someone impersonate me. I never had to randomly go and tell to my followers that i’m open for commissions.
Just in case.
i will never dm you about cheap commissions because im stingy as fuck.
but then again if i offer deals, they will be announced on my blog , not personally or with dm’s
I work on a “you come to me for art” kind of thing. If for whatever reason I come to you for stuff I’m doing, well there you go. That ain’t me.
i’m barely out of the hospital bed, but i’m back with more of these, because drawing his stupid face hydrates my skin, waters my crops, seasons my chicken, etc etc
This shit is hilarious and so damn clever! How did I watch this as a kid? I wouldn’t have gotten any of the jokes!
Dude, do yourself a favor and check out Freakazoid! I hope your internet is behaving better than mine because I can only watch it in five minute increments but it is still fucking funny.
I know that i haven’t posted anything, and i also i haven’t checked my ask and i’m seeing a lot of messages, so i might read them during the weekend, the thing is that i’m working on the sketch comms, and trying to make me a schedule because honestly i’m kinda lost with the whole freelance thing heh.
In comparison to my class, I’m exactly Tokoyami’s height (about 5′2″). Personally, I didn’t mind being short. I could get away with being less noticeable. Of course that’s not the case now.
I don’t remember how long I was there (don’t do this, it’s dangerous for your health). Luckily, All Might happened to come by soon after I think. My memory’s a bit fuzzy.
Don’t forget to eat, drink water, and try to sleep at proper hours. Take care of yourself, got it?
(( I hope this helps you feel a bit better, Anon! Though please do take care and go seek help from trusted people, especially if things go further downhill. Aizawa and I believe in you!! Keep fighting!! ))
It would be highly irresponsible of me to pass off this event as an excuse to stop teaching when I’m still capable to do so. I made my identity extremely clear to my class, and understandably, my students’ reactions have been…mixed…
And as for my colleagues….they’ve yet to see me this way because I’m avoiding specific ones like the plague
Hizashi was overly dramatic as usual (luckily I didn’t punch him by reflex because I am not fond of surprise physical contact), Nemuri was distastefully too smug, and Toshinori was…being himself. Ask for the rest of UA’s faculty reactions on their blogs if you’re so curious. I’ve only been 16 again for about an hour and I’m already exhausted…
Ok hear me out, this is something that (after watching bnha for a third time) stood out to me about Aizawa. (Aka: Eraserhead) For a man so driven by logic, his hair length is absolutely illogical. I will go ahead and acknowledge his hair might be a simple design preference, or not that important. Personally I love his design and the fact that he is a predominant male character with long hair. I wouldn’t have him any other way. Anyway, let’s get one with it.
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As pointed out by Shigaraki during their fight, while Aizawa’s quirk is activated his hair and capture weapon float upwards. This is a HUGE tell when he’s using his quirk which can lead to a disadvantage on his end. Shorter hair that already stands up a bit on its own would be less telling.
Long hair is much more time consuming to take care of even if the bare minimum effort is put into it. No matter the task, longer hair will always take longer (ie: Washing, brushing, drying etc) If he wanted to put the least amount of effort into his hygiene routine the logical solution would be shorter hair.
You can’t tell me that periodically getting stabbed in the eyes with his bangs isn’t 10x more irritating due to the fact that the man has dry eye.
Less important reasoning:
It gets in the way (when eating, if it’s windy, etc)
It gets hot (yes hair ties exist but that’s more effort)
MY THEORY/ PERSONAL HEADCANONS
Aizawa simply likes his hair long.
No matter how much he says he doesn’t care about appearances, everything I’ve pointed out above has shown that his long hair is illogical. So, why is his hair long? He likes it. He stated several times he doesn’t care about his public image, but what about his own image. Even when the mass media shows up to the school the reporters all remark about his shaggy appearance and he doesn’t even give them a reaction. He knows what he looks like and is okay with it or is at least content with how he looks in some fashion.
He possibly hides behind it.
He’s not the most social guy and he likes his privacy. He is easily read as an introverted individual and could even be read as being uneasy in social situations (In the sub comic: vigilantes, he is even shown wishing a villain would show up just so that he wouldn’t have to attend a social gathering) Physically hiding behind things (like his hair or even his capture weapon) can be effective ways to stim/calm yourself out in public/ social situations.
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Anyway, I hope if you read all of this that you enjoyed it and it makes sense. If you also have this headcanon please share some of your own reasoning behind it in the comments. Again, these are merely thoughts I had and wanted to share. I’m sure other people might have thought of this before. Nothing I said is confirmed to be true, simply put, it’s all just thought provoking. Is it an important part of his character or a simple design choice. Who knows.
Imagine him singing this to his s/o as he just woke up? He loves his s/o and he’d go to the end of the earth for them. And plus him singing this in a tired voice would be so cute.
Gosh I know it’s been a longtime, but I thought the perfect
time to update with a few headcanons of my own for how the guys celebrate Christmas
with their s/o!
Bakugou
The few weeks leading up to holidays he’s spending time
figuring out what his s/o actually wants without making it obvious that he’s
even getting them anything
On the eve he comes over to their place and his usual grumpy
self seems to be more open to doing all the Christmas stuff, he’s even wearing
a Christmas sweater with explosions and flames on it
Play fighting is a thing and he’s really into it, rolling
around and kissing around a tree on the floor
Christmas movies are watched and he may or may not find them
cheesy with his scoffs but if his s/o enjoys the movies, he’ll watch them
Probably make Christmas cookies or cake since Bakugou is a
good cooker
The rest of the evening goes by and he’ll go home but not
after kissing them goodbye
On the actual Christmas day he comes over again and gives
them a gift he thinks they would like, hopefully.
He’ll spend sometime over there until he drags his s/o over
to meet his parents
Over there his s/o will bond with his parents, much to his
dismay and get to know him more than a lot of people
Todoroki
The holidays aren’t a
good time for him, well weren’t. But he’d like for it to be for his s/o.
He’d like for his s/o to meet his mother at her place before
doing anything else
The time there is enjoyable, and everything is calm
The rest of the time is spent hanging out at his s/o house
around the tree
He may seem a bit distant so it’s his s/o job to comfort him
and let him explore what’s the meaning of this holiday season.
Making cookies, putting up decorations that weren’t already up
and listening to Christmas jingles
If allowed too, he’ll stay over and wake up with his s/o to
open presents with their family
The gift he gets his s/o reflects their personality or
something they always talk about
Kirishima
Kiri comes over immediately, this is his time of the year
He’s super cheerful and happy, making the eve much more exciting
Like Bakugou he’s playing a lot with his s/o, tossing them
in the air and catching them and holding them tight
Kiri loves the movies and he may even start shedding manly
tears because of them
He’s a sucker for making his s/o happy so he lets them open
their gift early
He even has a mistletoe handy so they can thank them
He stays over for some late dinner and thanks everyone
before asking his s/o to stay the night
He’ll drag them along and they’ll spend most of the night
singing badly to Christmas songs before falling asleep in each others arms
you have been visited by the seven magic dragon balls your biggest wish will be granted but only if you reblog
Couldn’t risk it.
didn’t realize they change colors. now I know o gotta wish.
THIS SHIT IS REAL I GOT THE JOB I WAS NUTS ABOUT BC I REBLOGGED THIS YESTERDAY maybe it’s a coinkidink but it okay just take the necessary steps to achieve what you’re wishing for and YOU CAN DO IT
“I found this game last night, and I am addicted to it. A thrilling plot, great art and wonderful voice acting. I would love DTTR to be prolonged but I also can’t wait to play Beauty and the War too so I can know more about Loup (thats how I’m calling him). If I am allowed a question, I wonder what was “Loup” thinking when he asked the heroine if she would let him have her way with her. I feel like at some point he was trying to scare her away (depending on the route).”
Ooh, I’ve been waiting for an ask like this.
Now, this will be a mild spoiler for those of you who haven’t played the game or told him you loved him and then encouraged him to call the hotline.
Once the heroine reveals she’s there to get him help, “Loup” is indeed trying everything he can to scare her away. (It’s the reason I always leave an option to run. He isn’t ever trying to trap you.)
Now, that’s the gist of what he’s thinking, but I’m going to write it more thoroughly from his perspectivebelow, starting from when he kisses you.
This will be as if your choices were:
“Call the suicide hotline” >> Any choice (then “I don’t trust you” if you chose to say “I don’t know how to help you. They can.”) >> let time run out
His Thoughts (When You Don’t Resist) Rating: 13+ for suggestive language
Anonymous asked:I saw requests were open and I am V EXCITE. I love your writing God bless. If its ok, I’d love to know how the bros would react to an s/o who loves tattoos and gets one that would represent their partner? Like a koi fish for Noct, a couple chef knives for Iggy, stuff like that!
Here you go love! I had to choose between two things with Prompto’s and I went with the cutest of course! Thank you for your kind words love! ❤
Noctis
You and Noctis are having a rather heated makeout session when he accidentlly stumbles upon it.
Only because you flinch when his fingers smooth across the back of your right shoulder. “I was going to surprise you, but I guess you know now.”
When you pull your top over your head and turn your body so he can see the cutest little tattoo with a fishing rod and line holding a koi fish on the end, his eyes light up.
He’s absolutely in love with it and can’t tear his eyes off of it “You did this for me?”
“Yeah! I know how much you love fishing, and a koi fish is a nice catch.”
“It certainly is. But you’re my biggest catch.” Such a cheesy, adorable dork “Thank you.”
He now likes you to sleep with your back to him so he can cuddle you and press a sweet kiss to your tattoo every night.
Prompto
Prompto’s sat on the sofa, busy looking through his camera when you stand in front of him and smile cutely.
“‘Sup chocobabe?” You don’t reply and begin to undo your trousers, much to his shock. Poor boy has no idea what you’re doing and goes beetroot red.
When you pull them down and reveal a yellow chocobo on your left thigh, Prompto gasps. Possibly a sigh of relief? It’s hard to tell.
“Wow! Is that–oh man! Wait–has it got–is that my hairstyle on it’s head?” Yes. Yes it is.
“The yellow reminded me of your hair, so I got that put in last minute. So you like it?”
“Like it? I love it!” To say he’s super excited would be an understatement. He’s over the moon.
Whenever he sees the tattoo now, he can’t help but point at it and shout out a cute “Kweh!”
Ignis
Ignis isn’t all that happy about you putting ink on your body. He believes it’s doing more harm than good.
But he very quickly changes his mind when you show him a tattoo on your inner forearm of a couple of chef knives crossed over one another to form an X.
When you explain that you got the tattoo as it represents Ignis, his heart melts and he can’t help the little blush that forms on his cheeks.
“It’s a wonderful gesture darling, thank you.” Expect lots of hugs and sweet kisses.
He’ll even help you to make sure it heals properly as he doesn’t want your arm getting infected.
Now he has a new habit of trailing kissing from your hand all the way up to your tattoo. The last kiss always lingers.
Gladio
Gladio is lying on the bed, reading his romantic book when you come bursting through the door all excited.
“Gladdy! I got something to show you, you wanna see?” You don’t even give the man a chance to answer before you’re turning around and lifting your top up.
Gladio can’t help the small smile that graces his lips when he sees a tattoo of a log fire sat perfectly in the middle of your lower back.
“Babe it’s perfect.” He can’t help but place a gentle kiss to your back, just above the tattoo.
“I got it for you, to show you how much I love you.” That’s it. You. Are. Adorable.
“You didn’t need to do that. I already know, but I’m grateful all the same.”
Later that week he gets a tattoo on his butt cheek that represents you.
He agrees to teach you after a lot of begging. He’s got a helmet on when you’re driving and you don’t appreciate it.
He’s gripping the door arm and hitting an imaginary break.
Gets whiplash when you hit the breaks real hard.
Tells you how proud of you he is when you’re finally out of the car. He still holds the door handle every time you drive tho.
Junkrat
He gets in the car and doesn’t put on his seatbelt.
Doesn’t teach how to just drive, teaches you how to ‘get away’ drive
If you stop anywhere, he might rob someone and give you some first hand experience behind the wheel while you’re running from the police.
Honestly, you’ll learn the fastest with him because it’s either that or jail.
McCree
“Okay, just take it slow.” *You hop the curb* “You’re doing great, darlin’.”
Cursing people out from his side of the car. Teaches you what road rage really is.
“That was illegal but there isn’t a cop around so you’re okay.”
You two stop in a busy drive-through as “practice for driving in traffic” He wanted a burger. He ends up spilling all of his fries but the drinks survive.
Zenyatta
Can’t drive. He’s there for emotional support.
He’s got a harmony orb floating by you as you drive just in case so you don’t hurt yourself.
He read the driver’s safety manual before you left. He’ll quiz you as you drive and tell you where you’ve gone wrong.
You two get lost while on the road. You end up getting a lot of experience with asking for directions and driving around your neighborhood.
~My Tumblr Back-Up And Stuffs~ 
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