Brian Edits Things @brian-rowe.bsky.social

Huh. Now the new executive director of NaNoWriMo is claiming that the NaNoWriMo Code of Conduct applies to literally every space in the world, including Tumblr DMs.

Imagine Kilby getting snark in Whole Foods. "That's against the code of conduct! I'll ban you!"

#writingcommunity
#NaNoWriMoSucks

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Alexandra Merideth Erin [she/her] - in my Brain Damage arc @alexandraerin.com [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 04:50 UTC

I suppose this obligates the community to tell him what they think, because how is he meant to vet people's thoughts if they remain hidden away where he can't see them

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Lupuseverto @lupuseverto.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 04:51 UTC

Since when is nanowrimo an organization?

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@phillip-rees.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 13:35 UTC

And they think spellcheck has only been around since 2003. 🤣

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Amy Hoy @amyhoy.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 05:30 UTC

“its legitimate uses (e.g., spellcheck is an Al; it's been around since 2003)” 3 statements and all 3 are completely wrong, incredible

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Tempest is doing a Kickstarter! BUY MY BOOK 🏳️‍⚧️ @probablyacryptid.elikwake.com [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 04:40 UTC

wut 🤣🤣🤣

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Lielac @lielac.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 05:59 UTC

Somebody replied to that to point out that tone-policing is, itself, against the Code of Conduct:
www.tumblr.com/cenlyra/7548...

Isn't the irony fucking delicious?

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Stephanie 🎀 @beamsandbows.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 12:31 UTC

I could never handle that. I have trauma around such things. Thanks for the warning to stay away.

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Kristin Sellers @in-not-en.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 06:03 UTC

Or what?? Lmao what in the world is their enforcement mechanism or threat behind this? Absolutely wild behavior

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