now when i have a reaction offline
i mentally sort through gifs.
lol wat is this offline you speak of?
I just don’t get people.
After Tumblr user bageldreams posted a photo of herself in a bathing suit, some anonymous douchebag sent her a hurtful message calling her fat.
She handled it wonderfully because she’s a nice person. And the best part is that anonymous coward is dead wrong. She’s beautiful.
So in solidarity with her, here’s a shot of me in my bathing suit. I’m a little fleshier than I would like, but I that’s not going to stop me from flaunting my burgeoning man-boobs this summer.
It’d be pretty awesome if other Tumblr users (and everyone else) started some sort of #titsoutforaimee-style campaign in support of beauty in all it’s forms. Want to join in? Post a shot of yourself in your bathing suit and tag it with #swimsuitsforbagel.
Fuck anon hate, man. Seriously.
Choose the form of your distractor
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This is a nice touch, Tumblr.
CEO David Karp on how Tumblr ads will work, and why he hasn’t coded in six months
“We’ve tried so hard to not view anybody in the ecosystem as a competitor, and that’s served us very well this far,” he said. “We’ve tried to embrace these platforms as syndication platforms — pumping out content to those platforms has generally worked,” Karp said. Need proof? “Facebook and Twitter make up more inbound traffic to Tumblr than Google,” he proudly stated.
The Creative Web Power Rankings
1. TUMBLR
Tumblr is the hub of the creative web. Their platform has found a way to intuitively include multimedia content creation from across the whole web. Tumblr’s image is of cat photos and animated GIFs, but the platform itself is much broader than that. You can shape your Tumblr to reflect yourself as a creative person.
2. TWITTER
Twitter is the best way I’ve found to attract a creative audience. Facebook can generate content views among your friends, but Twitter is public facing. When you create content and broadcast it through Twitter, there is no telling who it can reach. Audience building is a core requirement of any creative person looking for more opportunity. Twitter can get you there.
3. FACEBOOK
Facebook is great for contacting your pre-established network and base of loyal supporters. They can be your messengers and evangelists. Facebook Pages provides a way to establish a more outward facing front to your creative web presence.
4. LINKEDIN
LinkedIn has become a vital part of how I operate on the creative web. For some, LinkedIn is seen as little more than a resume, but I see it as a way to network with creative talent, share inspiration in groups and even make yourself available for job opportunities and collaborations.
5. GOOGLE+
Google+ is new to the game, and I’m still working on building my initial audience. But I’ve already seen the value of how it is set up. I don’t see Google+ as a competitor to Facebook. Google+ is a social network based on shared interests. Facebook is a social network based on existing relationships. I see Google+ as valuable moving forward as a way to connect with a vast network of creative individuals. The possibilities feel much more open than on Facebook.
6. KLOUT
Visiting Klout has become a part of my morning routine. At first it was just my early adopter friends on there, but now I’m seeing a lot wider base of people. Klout seems to be the place to go if you want to be known for something. I think this will prove valuable moving forward. On the creative web, it’s vital for people to know if you are a photographer, a director, a writer, etc. I see Klout as a way to help people connect the dots about you. It gives people a snapshot into what region of the creative web you hang out in. What conversations you engage in most.
7. INSTAGRAM
Instagram has redefined what a social network can be. They have effectively fired the warning cannons of Web 3.0. They are mobile, social, intuitive and now officially validated with their 1 billion dollar sale to Facebook. The upside is unlimited. On the surface it’s ‘just a photo-sharing app,’ but within its experience lies far more than that. It’s a way to share real time experience in a more visceral way that moves beyond the tired confines of status updates. It lets you connect lightly (likes) or deeply (comments and discussions that can unfurl beneath a single image). It’s searchable, it’s scaleable and for some reason, the photos always look great. Look for more companies to erect social networks around deceivingly simple premises, that engineer a ton of depth and emotion into the user experience.
The State of Creativity
I think this is important. A research firm named StrategyOne did a global study of the state of creativity in the world.
You can see the whole thing HERE.
I love Tumblr because it is a major part of my creative process. Tumblr is where I find inspiration. Tumblr is where I interact with other creatives. And Tumblr is where I publish my creations.
Have you created something today?
