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⌈ Secret Post #6188 ⌋

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[9-1-1, Bobby/Athena]

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[Pic is from XKCD]

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08. [SPOILERS for Sea of Stars]

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09. [WARNING for discussion of dub/non con, forced impregnation]

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I can see your point about the platform deciding and enforcing the measures. That would rankle me if it weren’t something I agreed with. In the case of cuts, obviously I agree with them and will block anyone who doesn’t use them. I can’t think of anything at the moment that would be an issue for me but that’s because I’m tired, not because there’s nothing that qualifies.

As for skipping ahead in books; it would depend on the book. But I can’t think of anything I’d see someone post on tumblr that wouldn’t fall under the same general rule as reference material; the important information is presented first and everything else is everything else. It’s there and it should be there, but not everyone has to read it.

As for television, that’s an interesting point you make because in something NYPD Blue, viewers were invested and would watch the entire program even if they had taped it. But in more recent shows, like The Walking Dead, growing portions of the audience do skip ahead because episodes are filler for arcs and only the first 30-60 seconds and last 2-5 minutes are relevant.

I’m still trying to imagine what you’re posting that is being force cut that you think needs to be seen. I just can’t quite wrap my head around it. Three paragraphs is a lot. This is the fourth and least important and relevant paragraph in this comment. I can’t imagine if I posted something of this length on tumblr that I wouldn’t choose to add a cut after the first paragraph, if not earlier.

AYRT

Anon, I'm gonna be real here: I don't think we can reach a consensus, because we're looking for very different things from our online and media experience.

I don't think three paragraphs is a lot, and I don't think your fourth paragraph is irrelevant. On the contrary, I think it's worth reading, and that you're using it to present a very important part of your view. I'd regret not having seen it.

At the same time, it demonstrates very keenly that we're at an impasse: I want long and slow; you want fast and short. So, we're going to find it hard to agree on the best way to organize discussion.

That said, I want to put forward the argument that us being at an impasse is a point in favor of community-based rather than platform-based norms. You agree with the platform now, because it's in line with your preferences - but what if it wasn't? At the end of the day, I should be able to find a group that works for me, and you should be able to find a group that works for you, and we should not be pushed one way or the other by some designer who has no connection to the community at all.

AYRT

At the end of the day, I should be able to find a group that works for me, and you should be able to find a group that works for you, and we should not be pushed one way or the other by some designer who has no connection to the community at all.

Definitely agree! I’m sorry I can’t see things from your point of view in this particular scenario but it’s totally valid. And yes, I’d absolutely be annoyed if norms were forced on me that were counter to what I wanted.

I saw in another comment to you that you can disable the cuts, so I’m happy for you :)

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