Our fine city boasts a number of brave heroes and vigilantes, regularly battling the villains that try and destroy the peace. As a welcome guide for new citizens we have a list of all known costumed individuals, so you can enjoy our city while being safe and aware.
Open for asks:
Nyx - Tournament addition! Ask anything!
VILLAINS:
Juke:
Powers: Amplifying and manipulating sounds to have a physical effect on opponent
Curse:R̷̝̰̳͋̈́͝Ȩ̶̦̺̱̮̘̩̐̔̑̈̀̊̀̈́́͝ͅD̵̢̼̪͔̜͉̼̠͊ͅÀ̴̛̮͈̭̟̅̾͐C̴̠̮̠̦̬̎͌̊̓̉̚̕͜͝T̸̡̲̺̻̬̣̜̦͎͂̈́͂̌͊́̐̕Ę̵̛̟̩̼̤̟̫̞̯͋̆͂̅͐͠͝͠ͅD̵͖̪͔̈̀̐̌̄̍̓͠͝
Code name: Shepard
Apollo:
Powers: Controlling a substance known only as 'sculk', can spread it as far as they need
Code name: The Researcher
Foxglove:
Powers: Plant manipulation
Code name: Probably also just Foxglove
Hayes:
Power: Can control any kind of vehicle
Code name: Captain
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Help me decide on the future of YJFanVids! Don't worry! I'm not going anywhere, but a lot has changed since this humble blog first started more than 7 years ago, and I'd like some feedback & opinions on what works and/or what could be changed!
Hello everyone!
So I’ve created this survey and I’d really love it if people could participate, because I want opinions on what to do next with YJFV, what should I change, what should I add/ remove, and all that jazz, and I’d appreciate the feedback!
I’ll keep posting reminders throughout the week until I close this, so if you don’t want to hear about it, you can just blacklist the tag YJFV Revamp
I recently had an individual come to me regarding art theft. Unfortunately, the concept seems nebulous at best. American institutions have begun to integrating discussions of copyrights, patents, and intellectual property rights into their curriculum, but knowledge about these legal matters seems pretty limited for many individuals. Additionally, I’m unsure people know the actions to take when suspecting violations of either matter (specifically intellectual property rights).
This post is going to be rather long, so I’m going to place a “read more” link. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send me a message.
What is “art theft?”
Different people might give different working definitions. However, the phrase typically refers to violations of intellectual property. Given that “[intellectual] property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce,” art theft constitutes to unauthorized use of physical works in conjunction with some economic gain (whether social or financial). Consider, the court case between Vanilla Ice and Queen.
Art theft is not a protection of ideas or concepts. If Person A shares an idea over social media for a cool art piece about a cat wearing a sombrero underwater, Person B is not in violation of intellectual property rights for actually creating the described art piece. (It’s important to note that this why artists keep many of their ideas secret until realized.) This lack of violation also extends to conceptual use of established works. In the case of the cat wearing a sombrero, Person A can still create an extremely similar work without any issues.
Keeping these definitions in-mind while assessing art theft will help when confronting a suspect individual.
What do I do if I suspect MY art being stolen?
The first step is to take a deep breath. Getting extremely upset over the situation is a natural response, but it’s best to only act once in a calm and rational state of mind.
The second step is to contact the suspicious person. When doing so, always contact the person through recordable media. (Email is fantastic, if possible, but using Xkit’s outbox feature can be great for Tumblr disputes.) Having correspondence records provides protection in case the situation turns bad and claims (specifically harassment) are made about the nature of your approach to the issue.
After contacting the suspicious individual, you should seek to resolve the issue in a fashion that removes intellectual property violations specific to which rights you allow for your works (e.g., removal of the art or additional sourcing). If the violation includes an exact replica of your work, the violator (in most situations) is required to comply (though you should never state that explicitly). If the violation includes a piece of work with substantial alterations and additions, you might have to negotiate a bit. Once a piece diverges from a base work, it becomes a novel piece. Even if you notice heavy influence by an earlier work you created, the new piece occupies a gray area in intellectual property rights which must be negotiated by you and the new creator.
If discussions break down, contact Tumblr about the issue (or whatever admin group applies to the situation). Any original work becomes copyrighted the moment an individual posts it. Given that you’ve contacted the violator and tried to resolve the issue peacefully, any further violations should be penalized by removal from the site. Furthermore, if you own an exclusive copyright to commercial material that’s been used or posted in violation of original distribution rights, you also have the choice to seek further legal action.
What do I if I suspect SOMEONE ELSE’S art being stolen?
Contact the supposed original artist about the potential violation. Given that you have no claims to the property, you also have no claims to accuse others of right infringement. Once the violations become a public matter, the public will address it accordingly. For this reason, the original artist should be consulted first to determine whether or not the potential violation actually violates their distribution policies. (I’ve contacted artists in the past who have no problem with unauthorized use of their content. Others have become furious at the issue.) Once you attempt to speak for the artist (without recognizing their opinions), the artist’s input becomes less valid, which only exacerbates the original problem.
If the original artist is unreachable, privately consult with the suspected individual about your complaint. You lack the right to demand action, but you have the opportunity to inquire about the issue further. In some cases, the violator has no knowledge of the original artist, has ignorance about intellectual property rights, or had not realized the situation. Calmly ascertaining the situation can allow for both you and the suspected violator to potentially learn more. Additionally, any unprovoked hostility from the suspected violator could be used as evidence for the original artist’s claims regarding intellectual property violations. Either way, realize that the suspect person only has to respond or to comply to the wishes of the original artist. You, as a consumer, have little say about the art’s use.
What do I do about art theft?
Even if you’re not contacting people or actively dealing with art theft problems, you have the opportunity to decrease the influence of people who are known, non-complying art thieves. Simply, don’t like and don’t reblog their posts and block them when you’re sure of their status.
Also, remember that violations (e.g., reposts or other unauthorized use) commonly have no comments or captions and no source. Otherwise they include hyperlinked captions in the format of “[art title] by [artist name]” or an “x” leading back to the original work. Additionally, some violators have adopted the trend of including “permission to repost given by the artist” with their posts. Doing so gives face validity to their actions, but (many times) the note is meaningless (as the original artist has no knowledge of the repost). While some posters attempt to also include screenshots of the permission, it’s sometimes best to just ignore the posts regardless. Basically, whenever a post looks sketchy, don’t give it further attention.
If you have any questions, comments, or additions to this basic list, feel free to message me!
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Anything you submit you have total and complete right over. Nothing you say will be used or told to anyone without your permission. I will not use people's stories, data and experiences without their permission.
If you wish to withdraw anything and everything you have said from the project, you may do so. You can edit or change at any time anything you have submitted and the original will be completely removed.
I'm not a survivor of medical or psychiatric abuse. As such, I will lack perspective and am in a position of relative privilege. I will never offer judgement, victim blame or state that the abuse was 'really the individual's fault' or 'not really abuse.' Any commentary concerning that will not be published, and abuse apologism will not be tolerated in any form.
You have the complete right to be involved in the project if you have contributed. I will not reveal the name/s or details of survivors unless they wish for them to be made public, nor any other details such as the hospital/institution, date, location or staff members involved unless requested to do so.
Basically, you're in charge of your own information, completely and utterly. Those are the rules I've set down and will adhere to.
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But it's also good news for anyone who follows me because of wrestling! Because now you can follow me and see nothing but wrestling! Hooray!
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The Layman's Guide to the Infected: A Message from the Base
[Disclaimer: These are heavily influenced by the zombies described in Max Brooks's books The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z, along with the zombies from Zombieland.]
The "zombies" were created by a biological agent gone awry. It's a disease that essentially fries sections of the infected's brain, reducing them to violent caricatures of humanity.
They are not the "living dead". Scientists refer to them as the infected and take offense to the term zombie. (Of course, this doesn't mean the word and variations of it aren't still used frequently.) They are alive, but unreachable, so trying to reason with them or get the shambling remains of your loved one to remember you is useless.
The infected do not react to pain. It's to be seen whether or not they actually feel it, but the pain does not set them back. That's the difference between you and them: If you get injured, it'll slow you down. One of the infected could lose an arm and keep going.
The safest way to take out a zombie is by destroying the brain. You can kill them in anyway that you could kill an uninfected human, but remember: If you don't kill them with the first blow, they're going to keep coming for you until you do. The recommended weapons are guns (preferably silenced weapons) or anything that could crush a skull cleanly.
Hand-to-hand or otherwise close contact is not recommended. The disease is transferred through fluids. If you've got a cut in your mouth and you end up swallowing blood from an exploding head, there's a good chance you're fucked. The most common way for the disease to be transferred is through a bite, but it's definitely not the only way. Scientists recommend to give the infected a wide berth, even after they've been put down for good. If you must touch the infected to dispose of them, pay careful attention to any wounds you might have. Gloves are recommended if they can be found.
The virus has a 12 - 36 hour incubation period. The amount of time depends on a number of factors, including the strength of the person's immune system, their body mass, and their mental state. If someone is already sick when they're infected, they'll be at the lower end of the scale. Young children are nearly always at the 12 - 15 hour point, whereas adults vary more widely. Based on survivor stories, it is suspected that during the incubation period, the infected are not contagious, but this has not been conclusively proven.
Once a person has been infected, they will display flu-like symptoms. An ever-rising fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches and headaches are the most common. The full transformation is marked by a brief period of unconsciousness, after which the infected loses their grip on humanity and reanimate, fully turned. This brief period of consciousness is what tends to trick people into thinking that the infected are actually the living dead.
Post-infection, the infected tend to adopt a slow shuffling pace when left to their own devices. Don't let this fool you, though--the infected retain the speed of a human. However, their fevers leave them stumbling and off-balance. Knowing how to use this to your advantage could mean the difference between life and death in a heated situation.
Is the infection worldwide? are there any countries that closed borders before it reached them? Is the infection only spread by humans? How are animals affected?
Not yet. The infection is generally contained to the United States, slowly spreading over into Canada and Mexico. There's a very good chance that it could spread overseas, but other countries shut down their borders once word got out about what was happening.
The disease is targeted toward human DNA, so it only infects humans. It's toxic to animals and will kill them outright. It's to be seen whether or not eating contaminated animal flesh will cause a human to be infected, but it's definitely not advisable.
What physical changes do people who are infected undergo?
The infected can mostly immediately be marked by their gait--if you can tell that someone's shuffling from a distance, it's best to avoid them. Otherwise, they gain an unnaturally grey pallor to their skin, which is marked by any lesions or sores they may have acquired. They also usually have broken blood vessels around or in their eyes.
A good image as a rule of thumb:
What is mental function in the infected like? Would the zombies be savvy enough to trap/ambush (like seen in some animals)?
The infected are not capable of critical thinking. They have one thought, which is to feed. They would not be able to open a door knob, though the noise they make when they've found a victim would attract enough zombies to cave in the door. They function sheerly on urge and instinct, and would not be able to consciously trap or ambush someone. (This is not to say that people can't be trapped or ambushed. People who don't pay attention to the sounds around them or find "shelter" in a place without a second exit point can definitely find themselves in these situations. However, that's more along the lines of poor planning on the uninfected's part than conscious planning on the infected's part.)
If you find that you have anymore questions, get on your radio and ask them. The base will attempt to keep people up to date on our findings, but your personal experiences will also help to shape our view on the infected. Until the next broadcast, keep your gun close and your eyes open. Good luck.
