Reblog Reblog - Blog Posts
idk if i’m going to keep going with this honestly :P
NULL, I LOVE IT XDDDDDDDD
My favourite scene from Campania! Sebastian’s initial confusion when Ciel pushes him off gets me every time!
AO3 Etiquette -UPDATED
Based on both decent and not so decent replies, I have made some changes to my original post below.
It would seem a whole new kind of AO3 reader/writer is emerging and it is becoming clear not everyone quite understands how the website community works. Here is some basic guidance on how most people expect you to go about using AO3 to keep this a fun community archive that funtions correctly:
Kudos is for when the story was interesting enough to make you finish reading. If it sucked or was badly written, you probably left. If you finished it, you liked it - so kudos.
If you really liked it, you should comment. It can be long and detailed or a literal keysmash. Writers don't care, we just love comments.
No critisism unless the author has specifically asked or agreed to hear it. Even constructive critisism is a no-no unless an author note tells you it's okay. No, posting it online is not an open invitation for that. Many people write as a fun hobby or a way to cope with, among other things, insecurity and just want to share. Don't ruin that for them.
Do not comment to ask the author to write/update something else. It's tacky and off-putting and will probably have the opposite effect than the one you want.
There is no algorithm, it's an archive. Use the search and filter function to add/remove the pairings/characters/tropes etc. you want to read about and it will find you the fics that fit the bill.
For this to work, writers must tag and rate stories. This avoids readers finding the wrong things and missing the stuff they want. I don't care how cringy that trope is in your eyes - it gets tagged.
Character A/Character B means a ROMANTIC or SEXUAL relationship of some kind. Character A&Character B is PLATONIC, like friendship or family.
Nothing is banned. This is an implicit rule because banning one thing is a slipperly slope to banning another and another, until nothing is allowed anymore. Do not expect anyone to censor for you. Because of the tags system, you are responsible for your own reading experience.
People can create new chapters and sequels/fic series any time after they "complete" a story. So it's considered perfectly normal to subscribe, even to a finished story. You can even subscribe to the author instead just to cover your bases.
Do not repost stories or change the publishing date without an extremely good reason (like a complete top to bottom rewrite). It's an archive, not social media. No one cares what's the most recent, only what fits their tag needs.
Try to avoid deleting a story you wrote if you hate it - make it anonymous or orphan it so others can still enjoy it, without it being connected to your name anymore.
It's come to my attention that metaworks ARE allowed on AO3, which is something I wasn't aware of. So if you do post an essay or theory, please tag it as such so others can choose to search for it or exclude it.
The only reason this archive works is because NON ONE PROFITS. Do not link to your ko-fi or patreon or mention monetary gain in any way or you violate the terms and risk having your account removed.
I KNOW there's plenty more I missed but I'm trying to cover most of the basics that people seem to be struggling with.
I invite anyone to add to this, but please explain, don't berate.
Okay fuck it if this post reaches 666k notes by the end of 2023 I'll practise basic self care
Why 666k? Because it's funny and impossible so good fucking luck
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AkuSaiMonth 2022: July 8 - August 7
Welcome to AkuSaiMonth! A month of celebrating AkuSai & LeaIsa! It's been a hard two years, but at least ASM is back, this time with a new host (and with permission of the original creator)!
AkuSaiMonth 2022 Bingo
Similar to 2015, we will be playing bingo again, but this time with a twist: The bingo cards are randomized! Every participant will have their prompts in 1 of 30 different arrangements!
Where can I get the Bingo Card?
To claim your personal AkuSaiMonth 2022 Bingo card, click >> HERE! << Using the link on the same device and browser should (in theory) always lead to the same card. However, I would strongly recommend also saving the card by either using the print button on top or by making a screenshot.
Screenreader friendly bingo cards are available here: LINK. These are not randomized unfortunately, but you can still pick one (of three) at random! Please let me know if you run into any problems!
See the end of the post for a plain text list of the prompts in alphabetical order.
And here is one example Bingo card: You can use this one as well of course, but give the randomized cards a chance!
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How does it work?
The goal is to get one "Bingo!" during the month (Jul 7 – Aug 8) by filling 5 prompts in a row, column or diagonal.
This could mean one post every week, for example:
Post 1: Friday, July 8 (IsaLea Day)
Post 2: Saturday, July 16
Post 3: Saturday, July 23
Post 4: Sunday, July 31
Post 5: Sunday, August 7 (AkuSai Day) -> Bingo! <3
You are of course allowed to do less than five prompts (one is perfectly fine! <3) or even fill out the entire bingo card (I wish I had your time management skills)!
Rules:
Posting Rules
Tag your works as #akusaimonth and #asm22
Mention @akusaimonth, so I can't miss your work!
You can fill as many prompts as you want at whatever schedule works for you!
The goal is to achieve one "Bingo", but this is meant as motivation only; it's not an obligation or restriction!
You can start and end your participation at any time!
Content Rules
All forms of content are allowed, including but not limited to fanfiction, fanart, edits, videos, music, …
The "/" in some prompts means you can use either or multiple of the terms
All prompts are open for interpretation, there's no right or wrong way to use any of them!
You can stay within the framework of canon or create AUs or crossovers or whatever you want, everything is great!
All content has to be made by you! Stolen fan work is NOT allowed.
If you want to include fan content made by other people in your edit/video/… you have to get permission first and add credit to the original creator/s!
Official material can be used with no restrictions
NSFW Rules
NSFW is allowed!
Please post visual NSFW under a "Read More"
NSFW content will be reblogged with an #nsfw tag
FAQ
Who is behind the event? Original creator and host from 2014 – 2019 is the wonderful @misomilk! This year's host is @herzblutrose
I lost my card! If you remember your Bingo Card ID, then that's absolutely no problem. Let me know and I'll give you a permalink to the card you pulled!
What does prompt (...) mean? It means whatever you want it to mean! Have fun with it!
Other questions? Send me an ask!
Plain text prompts in alphabetical order:
Animals
Beach
Breakfast
Dark / Light
Fingers Running Through Hair
Flowers / Garden
Free Space
Gala / Ball
Holding While the Other Cries
Home
Keepsake / Precious Memory
Nobodies / Somebodies
Past / Present / Future
[Quote from the games]
Shopping
Skateboarding / Sports
Smoke and Mirrors
[Song Lyrics]
Sun & Moon / Fire & Water
Tales / Stories
Tarot / Cards
Tears / Scars
Thunderstorm
Whispers / Dreaming
You Have Changed