dam…….. that website “you feel like shit” (it’s like a questionnaire / troubleshooting guide for when you feel like shit) really works………………….. im not even all the way thru it and i even half-assed a lot of the suggestions and i already feel loads better

for some reason, with this website, i was able to complete small tasks ive been fruitlessly bugging myself to do for weeks??

anyway, i feel almost good now :^)

im glad this got some notes!!!! i hope it helps y’all find some measure of peace or comfort <3

Reblogging for my own reference later, and in case it benefits anyone else reading this.

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laundry day

j-k-i-ng:
““Sea of Japan“ by | Hisa (@ag.lr.88)” ”

Sea of Japan“ by | Hisa (@ag.lr.88)

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Dunure Castle was spectacular.

wake up babe, new reason to ditch FANDOM/Wikia just dropped

Zelda Wiki twitter:  Fandom refused to take this wiki down after we returned to independence and now it looks like they are using generative A.I. for "quick answers" which are spreading misinformation.  Please stop using Fandom. We do not approve of our past work being used like this.  [Screenshot of FANDOM Zelda Wiki with Quick Answers feature]ALT
Zelda Wiki twitter:  IN one case, it provides "answers" for a completely unrelated franchise.  [Screenshot of FANDOM Zelda Wiki with Quick Answers feature]ALT

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Alternative free wiki hostings (aka wiki farms)

  • Miraheze - started in 2015, non-commercial - no ads and runs on donations, wide array of MediaWiki features, wide array of allowed types of wikis and content, much autonomy for projects, custom domain and private wiki options
  • wiki.gg - started in 2022 by former Gamepedia staff, limited to video games, accent on involvement of game devs and thus hosting official wikis, has ads for anons (but only of games having wikis here)
  • Telepedia - started in 2022, limited to entertainment (although might allow other themes upon review), has ads for anons, replicates Miraheze structure
  • WikiTide - started in 2023, no ads and runs on donations (but also tied w/ premium version called WikiForge), largely replicates Miraheze but has stricter content policies, custom domain option

Other free options I'm aware of are either too limited in allowed content or are very outdated/unstable in technical department to recommend here (or in case of Neoseeker - I'm completely unfamiliar with it, and can't say anything about it), but you still can check them out, alongside paid hostings, on this MediaWiki page.

If you (or your community) are brave and dedicated enough you can go with self-hosted MediaWiki instance (aka independent hosting), like JoJo Wiki (who started on Wikia and succeed at overtaking the SEO) or NIWA wikis. This option, of course, requires funding and technical knowledge, but it's still very much possible.

How to find existing alternative/independent wikis

  • try to use "-fandom" filter for search query in Google, or use other search engines like Bing or DuckDuckGo
  • Indie Wiki Buddy browser extension - it modifies search engine results and performs redirects based on its centralized list of independent wikis; a new indie wiki has to be requested/submitted to get added [ Firefox / Chrome ]
  • Redirect to wiki.gg browser extension - same as IWB but for wikis moved to wiki.gg (as I understand, works automatically without dedicated listing) [ Firefox / Chrome ]
  • (simple) Redirector browser extension - in case the wiki is neither on IWB or wiki.gg, and it doesn't filter out search results - only performs redirect on whatever you get; a redirect has to be set manually - see this tutorial [ Firefox / Chrome ]

Fuck FANDOM, support real people, support indie wikis

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my timeline is full of tweets like this. i’m going to throw up

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Attacks are worse than ever and no one has any way to document it or cry for help.

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the red crescent cannot reach their teams and is deeply worried about their safety

Do people know about Vocational Rehab? If you're USAmerican they have this in every state.

It's a program that helps disabled folks access education, training, and employment. For FREE.

You only have to be disabled to qualify (autism, ADHD, mental illness, physical illness, etc) and they cover very broad categories of disability. You do NOT have to be officially diagnosed yet when you walk in - they will even help pay for your diagnosis if you are struggling w disability.

I applied with my suspected autism and fibromyalgia, and they paid for 100% of my formal autism assessment.

Once your disability is established they will give you career counseling to learn about your interests and skills, and depending on the plan you create with your caseworker they will then help with school or finding employment. They paid for 100% of my college tuition and books, and even provided a laptop for me to use.

You do not have to pay anything for this program. If you make above a certain income, you will have to contribute to educational costs but will still receive assistance.

They will also help with the cost of things like mental health counseling while you work towards your goals, clothing for interviews, etc.

They cannot discriminate based on your race, gender, or sexual orientation.

They won't make you do excessive meetings.

They will allow you to do meetings with your caseworker remotely.

They will not drug test you.

They want you to succeed.

I'm sure that individual experiences vary but my caseworker was exceptionally easy to work with and very kind.

Vocational Rehab is a phenomenal resource every disabled person should be aware of. Here is the list of offices in every state:

I work for Vocational Rehabilitation in my state and seeing this post makes me so incredibly happy!!!

VocRehab really is an incredible program. Our goal is to not only help you get employed, but to find meaningful employment that fits your needs and will accommodate your disability so you can be successful. They won't just shove you into a minimum wage McDonald's job and tell you to deal with it. I've watched people become nurses, teachers, engineers, small business owners, beauticians, etc.

As OP states, we can cover a wide range of services from job discovery and exploration, job placement, training, college or trade school, uniforms, community resources, diagnosis and assessments, medical care including hearing aids and dental work, transportation costs, and more. Requirements and what can be covered will vary by state, but these services are 100% free. If you don't have a diagnosis but you struggle with something, we can pay for testing to get you eligible. If you receive SSI or SSDI, you will automatically qualify.

VocRehab may not be able to cover everything, but they will contribute as much as they possibly can. You can also apply again multiple times even after your case is closed, so even if you get a job that's going well and suddenly management changes, or the company gets bought out, or if your disability changes/starts affecting you differently, you can get services again - it's not a one-time deal basically.

I am so proud that I get to work for VR and highly encourage anyone to reach out if you are struggling. Even if they cannot help you right now, they may be able to redirect you to local community services to help get your needs met anyway. VocRehab counselors truly believe in their clients and we LOVE to see your success so much!!!

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