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autisticexpression:

kaijuno:

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Tumblr culture is not knowing if this is from 2008 or earlier this week.

sivavakkiyar:

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Appendix 1 from Aijaz Ahmad’s Iraq, Afghanistan & The Imperialism Of Our Time

rongzhi:

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English added by me :)

cabybapa:

this image is beautiful to me it is holy, this should be in a gallery

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auntieashleydark:

anarchistmemecollective:

avatarbanaartjie:

anarchistmemecollective:

anarchistmemecollective:

anarchistmemecollective:

tweets by absurdistwords: there are teo camps within black thought: those who think allying with white people can be peoductive, and those who don't. white people often end up supporting the second.ALT
are there black people who look at the history of whiteness and feel nothing but rage? yes. are there those who look and seek the humanity trapped under whiteness? yes. we just don't trust u.ALT
the whole point of whiteness was to tie europeans of assorted identities together. thr unifying thread was a principle of anti-blackness. as with any cult or gang, the benefits demand loyalty.ALT
to ask a white person to show solidarity with black people is to ask them to turn against whiteness. the source of their power, privilege, and identity.ALT
to show solidarity with black people is to literally turn against whiteness. there is no way to show solidarity with black people while performing whiteness. the are mutually exclusive.ALT
we get that this is hard. we get that you may really want to do the right thing. we get that you may have put in all sorts of effort. it's just that we don't trust you wont choose whiteness.ALT
put it this way. if there is a national disaster and everyone has to evacuate. we EXPECT that white people would find a way to prioritize the escape of white people.ALT
we expect that white friends and allies will suddenly be all "well it's pragmatic you see. we WOULD like to get everyone, but we have to take care of our own first. you'd do the same in our position"ALT
this seems cynical until you realize this has happened over and over again already. it happens everytime a black child is killed by police and white people don't riot.ALT
it happens each time a whote person unfriends a black person for mentioning their racism. it happens each time a white person demands the stage while a black person is speaking.ALT
every black person who has white friends at some point of saying "oh come on, not you too". white people are lucy telling black people to kick the football just one more time.ALT
so by and large, as nice as ya'll are, as well-meaning as ya'll are. as honest and forthright as ya'll may be in everyday life. we don't TRUST ya'll.ALT
if you're a white person and a black person loves uou, remember that this DESPITE not being able to trust ya'll. don't take it personalky. just prove us wrong. and don't expect a pat on the back.ALT
time and again white people remind us that while your causes should be ours, our causes are not yours. solidarity with black people is optional for white people.ALT
in fact the legacy of whiteness means that withdrawing support for black people is a benefit. it allows retreat into your comfort zone. it allows you to enjoy privilege without concern.ALT
everything about whiteness makes throwing black people under the bus an immediately beneficial option. financially, emotionally, socially.ALT
whiteness as a construct pits self-interest against human decency. it constantly reminds white people of the cost of turning against whiteness. to trust you, black people have to have faith.ALT
white people have no track record of doing this in any organized or significant fashion. and why would it? what system explicitly prioritizes its own destruction?ALT
you will sell us out for your jobs. your partners. your kids. an election. stock price. convenience. comfort. resources. preferential treatment. hell, you'll sell us out for retweets. why trust you?ALT
now understand why black people raise an eyebrow at your peace-seeking calls for kimbaya. (50 points for any white person who knows what that means besides a corny naive call for peace.)ALT
now, knowing all this, look at your pleas for acceptance through our eyes. look at your demands to have your opinion heard. look at your admonishments for not joining your white cause or crusade.ALT
ask yourself what presumption of good faith white people have earned. how much of your comfort are you willing to sacrifice i. the name of solidarity with black people? don't answer. think about it.ALT
the answer in your heart is the answer we see on your faces.ALT
Absurdistwords on Twitter
“There are two general camps of thought in Black culture about solidarity with white people. Those who believe that it can be productive T
Twitter

history of kumbaya:

https://twitter.com/absurdistwords/status/1128275772446212097?s=21

I hope I never forget this till the day I die

Am I willing to let solidarity with people actually cost me something?

Would I fight for a cause that doesn’t benefit me, or may even result in me losing privilege?

Do I even know what that privilege actually looks like, in my every day life?

damn

“unlearning white supremacy isn’t instagramable. it’s deeply personal and difficult work. it often feels horrible. it will make you cry. it will shatter your ego and your belief system. do it anywayALT

I have failed at this, many times. Now, to get back on the damn horse.

papasmoke:

a second bumblebee has hit the twin flowers

inneskeeper:

red-mercer:

inneskeeper:

dispatchesfromtheclasswar:

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sometimes i forget most people don’t know that birdhouse shapes aren’t just for shits and giggles and that birds actively prefer and even need specific shapes to nest in

So which ones need the Frank Lloyd Wright ass houses?

the ones that make 240,000$ a year by making other birds work in their warehouse for 5 sunflower seeds a day

jame7t:

a grenade is a small easily startled animal

puertohurraco:

animentality:

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really wishing the best of the best for that boy

rubyleaf:

You know, when I see fictional characters who repress all their emotions, they’re usually aloof and very blunt about keeping people at a distance, sometimes to an edgy degree—but what I don’t see nearly enough are the emotionally repressed characters who are just…mellow.

Think about it. In real life, the person that’s bottling up all their emotions is not the one that’s brooding in the corner and snaps at you for trying to befriend them. More often than not, it’s that friendly person in your circle who makes easy conversation with you, laughs with you, and listens and gives advice whenever you’re upset. But you never see them upset, in fact they seem to have endless patience for you and everything around them—and so you call them their friend, you trust them. And only after months of telling them all your secrets do you realize…

…they’ve never actually told you anything about themselves.

despazito:

staff:

Tumblr’s Core Product Strategy

Here at Tumblr, we’ve been working hard on reorganizing how we work in a bid to gain more users. A larger user base means a more sustainable company, and means we get to stick around and do this thing with you all a bit longer. What follows is the strategy we’re using to accomplish the goal of user growth. The @labs group has published a bit already, but this is bigger. We’re publishing it publicly for the first time, in an effort to work more transparently with all of you in the Tumblr community. This strategy provides guidance amid limited resources, allowing our teams to focus on specific key areas to ensure Tumblr’s future.

The Diagnosis

In order for Tumblr to grow, we need to fix the core experience that makes Tumblr a useful place for users. The underlying problem is that Tumblr is not easy to use. Historically, we have expected users to curate their feeds and lean into curating their experience. But this expectation introduces friction to the user experience and only serves a small portion of our audience. 

Tumblr’s competitive advantage lies in its unique content and vibrant communities. As the forerunner of internet culture, Tumblr encompasses a wide range of interests, such as entertainment, art, gaming, fandom, fashion, and music. People come to Tumblr to immerse themselves in this culture, making it essential for us to ensure a seamless connection between people and content. 

To guarantee Tumblr’s continued success, we’ve got to prioritize fostering that seamless connection between people and content. This involves attracting and retaining new users and creators, nurturing their growth, and encouraging frequent engagement with the platform.

Our Guiding Principles

To enhance Tumblr’s usability, we must address these core guiding principles.

  1. Expand the ways new users can discover and sign up for Tumblr.
  2. Provide high-quality content with every app launch.
  3. Facilitate easier user participation in conversations.
  4. Retain and grow our creator base.
  5. Create patterns that encourage users to keep returning to Tumblr.
  6. Improve the platform’s performance, stability, and quality.

Below is a deep dive into each of these principles.

Keep reading

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macleod:

yeah, sure I’ll reblog that