This will be enriching for us all

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unfortunately, a lot of the userbase won't opt out. those who don't see this post, those who have posted to tumblr but don't anymore, users on older versions of the app who forget to opt out next time they're on desktop, etc. the point of making it opt-out is to take advantage of people who wouldn't have opted in but don't/can't opt out in time. automatically opting out people who have discouraged search crawling is a gesture that helps Tumblr look more kind, but from the fact that everyone else has to manually opt out, Tumblr is definitely not looking benevolent.

I wonder, will Tumblr/Automattic be selling images from deactivated blogs? I assume deactivated blogs can't opt out.

when will they start selling this data? Is it already too late to keep them from selling every image you've posted before you opted out?

and if they're especially malicious, I wonder if they could get away with saying "this image is from a blog that's opted out, but it was reblogged by a blog that hasn't opted out, so we're selling the image that's on that non-opted-out blog."

Guess who’s been watching Atlantis, the lost empire….and bc I wish she got a better ending I decided to give Helga an alternative universe design where she survives.

Also here’s a fanfic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17352587/chapters/40828961

I'm going to start my own October prompt, #Dappertober! (Anyone who likes is free to join!)

What does a typical date look like for them?

I feel like because they both Sporty and active it either be something Like climbing or Walking and If they wanted to chill maybe a Spa or swimming.

What do other characters think about this relationship?

Mythra: was sceptical and a Bit wary of Hester but now entrusts her with her.

Feena: Usually doesn't Care about Other peoples Relationship but respects Gestern strength.

Mr.Albright: Sindrens father is appreciative of it. Kinda sad she didnt Chose Someone from a more rich Family, but still he will Accept anyone His Baby Girl chooses.

Barry: Is jealous no matter who Sindren picks. Despite him hurting her, He wants her to feel Bad Not good and have a Relationship before her. So you know He will try to Sabotageit If He hasn't found someone himself.

💓 - what's something small that holds great signifigance to them? why?

Yeeeees Hester my beloved

Beginnings

Assuming this is at NRC, meeting Hester involves arriving at Ulyssia and the dorm leader telling her to keep an eye out for you. Nothing personal, but they would like to avoid any potential accidents. She's very efficient when working and her comments are a mixture of flirting and teasing.

Bonding

She's making sarcastic comments and you reply with one of your own. The smirk she gives you feels a bit more like a sincere smile.

You share a snack with Hester and she silently adds you to her mental list of people she likes. It's hard to find good food in here.

Hand to hand combat. She likes a good fight, but is also a pretty decent teacher if you are new to it or not particularly good.

She's helping you for some reason. Handing you things, taking you where you need to go when you get lost, and other things. She doesn't mention it and you are not sure if you should.

The Oh Moment

You made her question something she was about to do. She has to take a moment to think about why your voice made her hesitate when everything went sideways and she had to side with James. She barely shows it if it comes down to a fight, but you can connect the dots. Her attack almost hits you, but you know she never misses.

The Confession

She finds you later, when the dust has settled and proper apologies have been made. You ask her why she missed on purpose and she looks at you with a mixture of fondness and exasperation.