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PLEASE STOP REPOSTING MY EDITS!

Instagram account @sakurauzumakie (and others in the past: @antinaruuuhinaaa on IG / Haruno Uzumaki on FB, etc.), you have:

  • Yet again visited my blog with the intent to steal my edits and seemingly decided to ignore my numerous posts previously communicating how devastating and immensely discouraging it is to have my work reposted without permission or credit (even so much as implicitly inferring the edit is yours through captioning ‘to follow you for more’ and adding audio), moreover for such to receive significantly more reception (100+ notes on my original creations < up to 16,000+ views on your reposts which have cropped my watermark and failed to acknowledge me, as well as allow oppositional responses that I have not been able to counter so as to defend myself or my mocked work).
  • Thus enabled Naru/Hina fans (including those I have specifically blocked due to prior harassment) to see my edits and also repost them to be ridiculed and ripped apart in some blathering shipping feud, having provided them the scope to find my original posts and attack them directly as well. In reposting such outside of its intended space, this has opened up my work to hate and ridicule, to hurtful and derogatory comments; exposing a hobby with a simple and non-monetary purpose to please, to invasive vilification and hostile consumption.

What’s more is that it isn’t just my work that has been reposted – it’s the beautiful artwork of our fandom’s many talented artists, who already don’t receive the praise that they deserve. As I’ve stated before, having your creative content reposted (especially without credit or simply requesting permission/notifying the OP) is crappy and insanely demotivating. I personally put so much time, effort and passion into my GIFs – I have to find the right scenes to convey the emotional purpose of the gifset in the most effective way possible, download the highest quality episodes that I can find, create specific and detailed PSD colourings that accent the work, cut and blend or fade frames together from often entirely different segments of the overall franchise, etc.

We’re a smaller fandom now, so enthusiasm is lower than it was and our work already receives limited acknowledgment. We should be supporting the content creators who still pour their heart and soul into making new material for us to enjoy. If you want to share that work elsewhere, at least ask permission first and please provide proper credit, for goodness sake! I adore NaruSaku, so I wanted to continue to see our fandom thrive and help contribute to that. But I’m making edits in my own free time from my master’s degree, only for the above to happen? It’s defeating. Idk, I can’t justify this anymore, at least not for now. You pay for Photoshop and create the content yourself, reposters.

#narusaku#meredith murmurs
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Hey, so I’m really sorry I haven’t posted the rest of my contributions for NaruSaku Week! I’ve kind of detailed why in my latest post – the TLDR is ‘screw reposts’ essentially… They’re discouraging AF. Some NS accounts on FB and IG have been reposting my work without permission or credit, which is crappy and demotivating after I put so much time, effort and passion into my GIFs. It’s obviously annoying enough as it is but now a NH fan (whose previous account was blocked and later deleted) has found my work through the reposts and started harassing my edits; reposting screenshots of them on their own blog to be ridiculed and ripped apart in some blathering shipping fued, then attacked my original posts directly in the replies. As mindnumbingly irritating as that can be, I can clapback fine at a NH fan actively looking for a fight (although, it does feel a bit more personal when it’s a creation of yours they’re mocking or when you consciously put appropriate tagging measures in place avoid that kind of thing) but to feel kind of stabbed in the back by your own fandom feels a little more defeating, especially when reposting my stuff essentially enabled that to happen, you know? Idk, I’m really sorry for rambling and not continuing to participate in the event right now. I’m hoping to get my enthusiasm back to continue working on the other edits soon but I feel a bit iffy at the minute. 🙁

#narusaku#narusaku week#meredith murmurs
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PLEASE STOP REPOSTING CONTENT CREATORS’ HARD WORK!

Whether it be art, edits, fanfics… Why do people (of the same fandoms who supposedly enjoy these artists/authors’ work, no less) think it’s acceptable to steal creations and post them elsewhere without permission or credit?

I’ve read a lot of ‘call-out’/awareness posts from GIF-makers which’ve garnered thousands of notes recently and I’ve seen artists struggle insufferably with this issue since the DeviantArt days, yet this virtual epidemic is still plaguing creatives.

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source: kyeomdoongie

  • And that’s without even considering (1) quotation or lyrical gifsets, (2) those that have fades/blends with frames from entirely different scenes or (3) the heavy PSDs with more specific, detailed colourings! Not to mention that the original tweet only applies to a singular video and not a compilation of various sequences overtime, or that some people actually pay for professional editing programs too. (Btw, the above is a GIF of GIFs so please click the original post for its actual quality. 😅) 

These essential thieves ironically love such works (hence their coveted need to repost them) yet leave those responsible without any recognition, acclaim or genuine support for their craft. Their appreciation of the work actually holds little-to-no respect for it; they go against sincere admiration of the art, they go against the author’s wishes. In some cases, they even open up the work to hate and ridicule, to hurtful and derogatory comments due to publishing it outside of its intended space; exposing a talent with a simple (often non-monetary) purpose to please, to invasive attacks and hostile consumption.

It is so discouraging for creators!

Plus, if you’re in a smaller fandom (be that certain films/TV or even ships and characters) and you repost others’ work – which only receives limited acknowledgement anyway (and hardly any of which being reblogs) – then wonder why they stop producing content for it... You are the reason!

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Sadly, reposting is so common. It’s a tiring and loathsome experience for the original creator, one that typically results in a convoluted attempt to remove the repost or to helplessly stand by and do nothing but see their hard work exist outside of their own space and control.

So please don’t... If you want to redistribute someone’s work, at least ask first but always give credit (including how to interact with the creator directly/their preferred publishing site; not just their name but where they post too – those additional, little details can show you actually care about/appreciate them as content makers).

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source: chipsprites/jujuskellige

  • The whole “credit to the original artist” crap is not credit. Stop.

Like, for real – personally, speaking as a GIF-maker – creators put up with hassle just to bring people their craft, from lack of exposure to site restrictions/errors, that’s without needing to deal with people reposting their stuff on top of it.

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source: thoragnaroks

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source: jeonheejin

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source: nancynwheeler

#content creators#art theft#meredith murmurs
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Happy NaruSaku Day, everybody! 🌸❤️🍥

University assignments have me on hiatus right now so I couldn't post any GIFs like usual, unfortunately. ☹️ I’ll definitely make up for it in the weeks to come but, in the meantime, feel free to browse through my other NaruSaku edits tagged ‘#narusakugraphic’ on my blog (they don’t appear in the Tumblr search tags all too often for some reason 😩). 

#narusaku#narusaku day#meredith murmurs
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Happy NaruSaku Day! 🍥😁🌸 Heads up, but my posts haven't been appearing in the tags recently. ☹️ I've got three edits planned for today that I've been so excited to post though! One has not long gone up this morning and I'll publish the other two later today. I've gone back and added '#narusakugraphic' to my older gifsets from the NS Event and stuff too, kind of like a little catalogue for today (especially if Tumblr wants to do me over like this 😭).

#narusaku#narusaku day#meredith murmurs
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midgetmeredith is still at it I see. Still can’t get NaruHina and Hinata’s name out your mouth

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midgetmeredith

So you didn’t reblog the original post because you knew I was right, or...?

Listen, I can only apologise for however I’ve come across but, for the post you’re referring to, I wanted to defend myself and correct some points made, that’s why Hinata’s name was “in my mouth”. Like I said, I don’t deliberately try to argue against people (unlike certain members of your fandom) – I state my own views on my own blog that usually credit canon fact, I’m open about my preferences and always tag appropriately.

I never said a bad word about NaruHina or Hinata prior to the ending. Since then, I’ve voiced my own valid criticism regarding Studio Pierrot, filler/fanon Hinata and the views held by some of her fandom, much like I did in my response targeting SP’s sexualisation of her character. I wasn’t attacking Hinata – I was attacking SP for what they did to her, and I stated that in the ask received from the user whose post you proceeded to comment on.

I understand that many of my ‘anti’ posts may offend Hinata fans, but the only way that those posts (often asks, in this and recent instances) would seen is by a crosstagger looking for a fight. Like I said, I credit canon evidence against fanon Hinata and very rarely tend to speak ill of her manga counterpart. When I have, it has been out of retaliation against what some of her fandom have inaccurately praised her for and labelled her as, typically to demean Sakura or another ship.

I’m opinionated over issues that I’m passionate about and my temper can get the best of me in such moments (moreover when replying to personal attacks, like the extreme ways in which some of your fandom respond to appropriately tagged posts over the misogynistic depiction and general dislike of a female character). This usually does result in my words coming across a tad angrier than I might intend (typically matching the attitude of whoever initiated the argument, mind you). But I’ve kept in my lane and never singled out a user for their preferences (unlike certain members of your fandom). I respond when attacked first by crosstaggers, sure. But I’ve never “trolled” anyone. I understand that NH and Hinata fans have opinions opposing my own and I’ve left it at that unless called out by them first.

I don’t like NH/Hinata and that’s just how it is. I can’t change how I feel and I won’t apologise for that... So I’ll continue to vent – in my personal space to those sharing my views – because I feel as though the series that I loved more than anything and the enjoyment I had for it have suffered thanks to the contributing factors mentioned (Studio Pierrot, fandom views, etc.).

 The Naruto fandom wouldn’t survive in the real world... I’m friends with NH/Hinata fans and we respect each other’s views despite not sharing them. There is no need to directly call someone out and harass them over their opinion of fictional characters and ships, damn.

#naruto#naruto text#anti naruto#anti naruhina#anti hinata#meredith murmurs
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America, you've got me in tears! I can’t tell you how happy I am for your country and the thousands in love across your land who've earned their well deserved right to marry. Today truly is a turning point in world history and knowing that makes me happier than I can even begin to express!

#LoveWON! ❤️💛💚💙💜

#LOVE WINS#LGBT#meredith murmurs
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I stand with Drake Bell.

I stand with Drake Bell and his right to call _____ Jenner whatever he wants. It’s his choice to say what he wants, and it’s not your job to tell him he’s wrong. He has an opinion different than yours and it’s not your problem.

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midgetmeredith

Dude, it’s not an “opinion”. Like, it’s Caitlyn’s life... So, yeah, Drake Bell is wrong.

I mean, I’m not a fan of that family (nor of her considering what she has done on a humanity level – her appalling vehicular manslaughter and support of Donald Trump), but this is just disrespectful and transphobic; an attack on trans folk more than personal attack on her. It’s only been a day and I’m already sick of people believing that they have the ‘right’ to call her “Bruce” under the justification that it was her birth name. To those who support such, may I ask if you call:

  • Miley Cyrus - Destiny
  • Tina Fey - Elizabeth
  • Whoopi Goldberg - Caryn
  • Reese Witherspoon - Laura
  • Helen Mirren - Ilyena
  • Bruno Mars - Peter
  • Sigourney Weaver - Susan
  • Tiger Woods - Eldrick
  • Frank Ocean - Christopher
  • Elton John - Reginald
  • Jodie Foster - Alicia

No? Well, buddy, you’re a hypocrite and most likely using that line as an excuse to voice your transphobia. It isn’t an argument.

Also, her birth name was William… Bruce was a middle name.

Sure, it might be easier for you to call her “Bruce” 'cause that is what you knew her as... But this is more than a simple title, dude. She is a woman and she wants to be known as Caitlyn. Just respect that. Her name is not up to you. Her name is not subject to your opinion.

#caitlyn jenner#not bruce#LGBT#meredith murmurs
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STOP DEFENDING ABUSERS BECAUSE THEY ARE FAMOUS!

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craase:

midgetmeredith:
So, like many others, I was sheltered by the media to the fact that Floyd Mayweather is an abusive piece of trash...? This was actually brought to my attention by this post and few others.
I decided to bring it up in my group chat, since they were speaking of the fight last night; placing bets, etc. To my surprise, this was a genuine response: 
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  1. Both are fuckin’ vile, but there’s kind of a difference between being an asshole abuser with an irrelevant career, and getting your paycheck for literally showcasing abuse/beating people?
  2. The argument “well other famous people did it” seriously shouldn’t exist. Like, it highlights a normalisation of abuse, as well as the belief that people are practically “allowed” to get away with it because they’re “good at what they do” or have other talents that, what, “make up for it”?  In this case, Mayweather is literally good at hitting btw! That’s it.
“Well Chris Brown did it but he can sing!”
Is that genuinely an argument? Hm, quick hypothetical:
Imagine some, idk, genius accountant somewhere – normal person, no claim to fame – who’s found guilty of beating their partner... The difference is they get locked up for it; punished for their crime. They are shunned, and rightly so. Why? Because justice can only be served to civilians, apparently. Nobody gives a crap what that person’s irrelevant-ass talents are because they’re a damn abuser.
In this case Floyd Mayweather is a boxer. Like, he literally punches for a living... He has no talent that distracts you from the fact that he is abusive, is my point. He is good at hitting.
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Yes, you can take that away from him! Being an abusive asshole takes every bit of credibility away from anyone! It shouldn’t matter what talents you have, if you are a wife-beating piece of shit, no amount of “talent” can save you.
As I’ve said, Mayweather’s case is highlighted more so because he is literally praised for punching. His career is defined by him beating people. Admiring his wins is kind of vile when you think that the same brute strength has been used on his wife.
Personally, I wouldn’t bet on an abuser. I wouldn’t purchase an abusers music. I would not support an abuser in any way shape or form.
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So what?! Honestly this is the perfect example of defending abuse. His “talent” is irrelevant because his credibility has been lost, end of. It was lost the second he laid hands on his wife, more so when his career is essentially a glorification of his abuse.
He won? Doesn’t matter. Stats? So what? All of his “wins” are undeserved and his victories tainted when he’s just a monster being a monster for his profession. I’m aware that boxing is a respected and disciplined profession, but not when you are practising on your wife.
Tbh, you could argue that abusing outside of the ring and going into the ring to beat is equivalent to a professional of any field entering an amateur contest. To him and him personally, it’s just more beating. To every other respectable boxer, it is an honourable sport, so please do not confuse what I am saying here. One person does not define an entire sport.
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He deserves respect?! Fuck no. Acknowledge that he has no talent when what he does in the ring is what he does outside of the ring! He is an abuser. No amount of “talent” can save him. His credibility is lost. The fact that he is defended to such an extent by the same point is quite concerning; that this normalisation of abuse among those with a “respectable career” or fame of any form is so seriously considered and argued.
You are saying his stats don’t matter because he is a criminal. Wrong. His stats still matter. That’s why he is getting 200 million for winning the fight.This reminds me of that one chick who claims her “hoeness” can be deleted because she hasn’t slept with anyone in two years, but it’s kind of the reversed. She was still a ho. Mayweather is still a champion in the sport of boxing.
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My point is that his stats do not matter in the argument against his crime; his stats only matter in – and in relation to – the ring. They have zero relevance in defending abuse!

I said that his stats are not credible, because all of his wins are undeserved and his victories tainted (for reasons stated above); his credibility has been lost.

If you defend his abuse by referencing his career, then your argument is invalid. Why?

  1. Because “talent” does not cover 7 different assault charges on 5 different women.
  2. Because his “talent” is beating...

That is my point.

Side note: Can you not label women? It was her choice to sleep with whoever she wanted. Tf?

#floyd mayweather#meredith murmurs
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Stop defending abusers because they’re famous!

So, like many others, I was sheltered by the media to the fact that Floyd Mayweather is an abusive piece of trash...? This was actually brought to my attention by this post and few others.

I decided to bring it up in my group chat, since they were speaking of the fight last night; placing bets, etc. To my surprise, this was a genuine response:

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  1. Both are fuckin’ vile, but there’s kind of a difference between being an asshole abuser with an irrelevant career, and getting your paycheck for literally showcasing abuse/beating people?
  2. The argument “well other famous people did it” seriously shouldn’t exist. Like, it highlights a normalisation of abuse, as well as the belief that people are practically “allowed” to get away with it because they’re “good at what they do” or have other talents that, what, “make up for it”?  In this case, Mayweather is literally good at hitting btw! That’s it.

“Well Chris Brown did it but he can sing!”

Is that genuinely an argument? Hm, quick hypothetical:

Imagine some, idk, genius accountant somewhere – normal person, no claim to fame – who’s found guilty of beating their partner… The difference is they get locked up for it; punished for their crime. They are shunned, and rightly so. Why? Because justice can only be served to civilians, apparently. Nobody gives a crap what that person’s irrelevant-ass talents are because they’re a damn abuser.

In this case Floyd Mayweather is a boxer. Like, he literally punches for a living... He has no talent that distracts you from the fact that he is abusive, is my point. He is good at hitting.

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Yes, you can take that away from him! Being an abusive asshole takes every bit of credibility away from anyone! It shouldn’t matter what talents you have, if you are a wife-beating piece of shit, no amount of “talent” can save you.

As I’ve said, Mayweather’s case is highlighted more so because he is literally praised for punching. His career is defined by him beating people. Admiring his wins is kind of vile when you think that the same brute strength has been used on his wife.

Personally, I wouldn’t bet on an abuser. I wouldn’t purchase an abusers music. I would not support an abuser in any way shape or form.

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So what?! Honestly this is the perfect example of defending abuse. His “talent” is irrelevant because his credibility has been lost, end of. It was lost the second he laid hands on his wife, more so when his career is essentially a glorification of his abuse.

He won? Doesn’t matter. Stats? So what? All of his “wins” are undeserved and his victories tainted when he’s just a monster being a monster for his profession. I’m aware that boxing is a respected and disciplined profession, but not when you are practising on your wife.

Tbh, you could argue that abusing outside of the ring and going into the ring to beat is equivalent to a professional of any field entering an amateur contest. To him and him personally, it’s just more beating. To every other respectable boxer, it is an honourable sport, so please do not confuse what I am saying here. One person does not define an entire sport.

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He deserves respect?! Fuck no. Acknowledge that he has no talent when what he does in the ring is what he does outside of the ring! He is an abuser. No amount of “talent” can save him. His credibility is lost. The fact that he is defended to such an extent by the same point is quite concerning; that this normalisation of abuse among those with a “respectable career” or fame of any form is so seriously considered and argued.

#floyd mayweather#domestic abuse#domestic violence#meredith murmurs
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