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bruce_schneier_feed) wrote2025-06-15 01:07 am
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak:
The list is maintained on this page.
otw_news_feed) wrote2025-06-14 07:38 pmThe Policy & Abuse committee (PAC) is responsible for enforcing the AO3 Terms of Service (TOS). To help users better understand the TOS, we’re posting a weekly spotlight series about the TOS and our policies. We’ll also be reading comments and answering questions on this and our other spotlight posts.
Today’s post from the Policy & Abuse committee is about harassment. As stated in Section II.H of our Terms of Service, “Harassment is any behavior that produces a generally hostile environment for its target. Examples include bullying, threats, and personal attacks by or towards individuals or groups of people.”
Harassment is not tolerated on AO3 in any form—regardless of whether it occurs in works, tags, comments, usernames, pseuds, profiles, icons, or any other type of content.
When directed towards other users, threats and insults constitute harassment, and we will act on them if reported to us. This includes when phrases such as “X/Y shippers are creeps” are present in work tags or summaries.
Some harassment is severe enough that it creates a hostile environment not just for the target, but for anyone who witnesses it. Engaging in severe harassment will result in harsher penalties.
The following are all considered to be severe harassment when directed towards other AO3 users:
Anyone can report these, whether or not they’re the primary victim. PAC will remove all instances of severe harassment that are reported to us.
A call-out is when someone posts a work (or a chapter or author’s note) that criticizes someone for their behavior in an attempt to draw public attention to that person.
We consider call-out posts to be harassment. If you see a call-out post, whether or not it is targeted at you, you can report it to us. Call-out posts are not allowed, regardless of what the target of the call-out has done.
If you encounter someone who has violated the AO3 Terms of Service, please don’t post a call-out and violate the TOS yourself. Instead, we recommend that you submit an Abuse report and use AO3’s blocking and muting features to avoid that person.
A blocked user is expected to cease all interaction with the person who blocked them. We consider attempting to “get around” a block to be harassment. If you’ve blocked someone and think they’re evading your block, you can report them to us.
What’s considered offensive and unacceptable varies from person to person. AO3 hosts a wide range of content that many users find to be offensive, and in our last post, we discussed some of the ways you can avoid such content.
You may not leave comments attacking the creator of a work you find offensive.
You can mute the user so you don’t see any of their works, bookmarks, or comments. If you want to make sure they can’t communicate with you, you should also block them.
We don’t consider criticism of a work, constructive or otherwise, to be harassment in and of itself. Offensive opinions and comments that aren’t direct personal attacks are also not harassment (for example, expressing negative views about celebrities or the content of a work).
If somebody says your work is bad, that’s an opinion about your work, not a personal attack against you. However, repeatedly leaving negative comments in a short period of time, pressuring you to delete your work, or encouraging others to engage in similar behavior could be considered harassment depending on the circumstances.
People are allowed to argue or disagree with your opinions. Argument is not harassment, and PAC will not intervene simply because users are arguing with or being rude to each other. If someone in the argument is using personal attacks, you can report them to us, but in general, PAC does not mediate disputes between users. If you want to end an argument, you should tell that person you will not respond further; if necessary, you can also block them.
If you are a bystander witnessing an argument rather than one of the participants, then we are unlikely to uphold your complaint unless someone is engaging in severe harassment. When it comes to rude or moderately antagonistic comment exchanges, we rarely act on third-party reports.
Requesting that someone does not interact with you is not harassment in itself, but it may be considered harassment if paired with an insult or threat (for example, “DNI you weirdos who ship this” or “no incest lovers allowed I will stomp you all to death with my hooves”).
If you want someone to stop interacting with you, you should block them. If you never want to encounter them again, you can also mute them.
PAC tries to prioritize urgent reports such as harassment, but there will always be a delay while we investigate and take action. We recommend that you immediately block any registered user who harasses you. We also recommend that you enable one or more of the Privacy options on your work(s) while you wait for our response.
To edit the Privacy options on your work, select the “Edit” button, then navigate to the “Privacy” section. If you want to edit the Privacy options on multiple works at once, you can do so easily using our “Edit Multiple Works” tool.
Changing your Privacy options does not have to be permanent; you can update them at any time. If you’re being harassed, we recommend changing your Privacy options at least for a short period of time.
The options available to you in the Privacy section are as follows:
You can use this feature to lock your work so only registered users can see it. If you are the victim of a mass-harassment campaign, this will prevent “drive-by” comments from guest users. Works that have been restricted to AO3 users will have a blue lock symbol displayed next to the title and are not accessible to guest users.
Comment moderation prevents any new comments (from both registered users and guests) from being publicly displayed on your work until you approve them. If you don’t approve a particular comment, then it will not be made public. PAC volunteers are able to see unreviewed/unapproved comments, so you can report a harassing comment without marking it as approved.
If you’re being harassed by a guest user but don’t want to disable anonymous comments entirely, you can use comment moderation to prevent harassing guest comments from appearing on your work.
If the harassment was posted by a registered user, comment moderation can help too. It not only prevents their comments from being shown to others, but also makes it easier for us to investigate, as long as you leave their comments unapproved and don’t delete them yourself.
There are three comment settings:
Changing these settings will not affect any existing comments.
Archive locking, comment moderation, and comment restriction can all be used in conjunction with each other. For example, you can enable comment moderation and set your work to only allow registered users to comment at the same time. This means you won’t receive any guest comments at all, and comments from registered users will have to be manually approved.
You can report harassment through the Policy Questions & Abuse Reports form, which is linked at the bottom of every page on AO3. If you wish to avoid future contact from a registered user, we recommend blocking and muting them.
If the harassing content has been deleted, we generally won’t be able to investigate unless you’re able to provide screenshots or other copies of the harassing content. While it’s not possible to upload images to our reporting form, you can include links to images hosted on third-party sites in your report description. You can also specify in your report that you saved copies of the harassment, which we may ask you to provide in our initial response to your report.
Comments can be reported through the Policy Questions & Abuse Reports form like all other content on AO3. You can get the direct link to a specific comment by selecting the “Thread” button on the comment and copying the URL of that page, or by clicking on the link in your email or AO3 inbox.
If you’re reporting moderated comments, you don’t have to approve the comments or link every single comment in your report—just give us the link to your work’s unreviewed comments page, and specify which comment(s) you’re reporting (if you have a lot of unapproved comments).
Please don’t submit multiple reports about the same user. When reporting multiple works or comments by the same user, please submit only one report with links to everything you’re reporting, so that all information about that user is in the same place. If the harassment is ongoing, you can turn on comment moderation—if you mention that you’ve done so and link your work’s unreviewed comments page in your report, we’ll check that page for any new harassing comments submitted, without you needing to file an additional report.
Link to the page you are reporting: https://archiveofourown.org/comments/000000000
Brief summary of Terms of Service violation: Harassment
Description of the content you are reporting:
USERNAME went on a slur-filled rant in this comment on my work.
If you are reporting additional comments, please include all relevant links and other information in your report description:
Brief summary of Terms of Service violation: Harassment (repeated nasty comments and block evasion)
Description of the content you are reporting:
USERNAME went on a slur-filled rant in this comment on my work.After I froze the thread, they commented with more slurs and insults here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/1234/comments/123456789
I blocked them and turned on comment moderation but then they commented again as a guest: https://archiveofourown.org/ works/1234/comments/234567890
I have screenshots and copies of the email notifications if you need them.
Link to the page you are reporting: https://archiveofourown.org/works/00000000
Brief summary of Terms of Service violation: Harassment in tags and notes
Description of the content you are reporting:
USERNAME has a harassing tag: “go away x/y freaks or i’ll call the cops”And in the end notes they have more harassment: “incest lovers do not comment or I will slice your toes off”
If you are reporting additional works or comments that are part of the same incident, please include all relevant links and other information in your report description:
Description of the content you are reporting:
USERNAME has a harassing tag: “go away x/y freaks or i’ll call the cops”And in the end notes they have more harassment: “incest lovers do not comment or I will slice your toes off”
One of their other works (https://archiveofourown.org/works/23456789) also has harassment and I think is not a fanwork? It’s a long rant about why x/y shippers are idiots.
The comments of this work are full of harassment, mostly by guests, but the creator calls a bunch of people pedophiles in these threads:
https://archiveofourown.org/comments/123456789
https://archiveofourown.org/comments/234567890In the second thread linked above, there’s also a “kys” (kill yourself) comment by USERNAME2, which the creator responds to with “u first”.
You can add more details if you like, but these examples provide the basic information we need:
You’ll receive an automatic email confirming that we received your report, and our volunteers will investigate when they get a chance. Please be patient and do not submit another report about the same incident. While PAC investigates every report we receive, it can take several months for us to process a report.
PAC follows a strict confidentiality policy. Therefore, while you are welcome to ask general questions in the comments of this post, we will not give information on specific cases, publicly rule on a work, or update you on the status of a report you have already submitted. Comments on this post that discuss specific works or users will be removed.
If you are being harassed, think you’ve found harassing content, or if you want to know whether a particular work or comment qualifies as harassment, please report the work(s) or comment(s) to us as described above. For more information, you can read our TOS FAQ on harassment.
If you are still uncertain, you can comment below or submit a question through the Policy Questions & Abuse Reports form.
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get_knitted2025-06-14 08:25 pm
badly_knitted) wrote2025-06-14 05:47 pm badly_knittedbadly_knitted) wrote2025-06-14 05:36 pm badly_knitteddw100.badly_knitted) wrote2025-06-14 05:19 pm badly_knittedtorchwood100.tillyandthebuttons_feed) wrote2025-06-13 07:00 am
So you’ve picked out your dream fabric and printed your Luella skirt pattern… now let’s talk about fit!
Luella is available in printed and layered PDF formats, in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34.
Luella is designed to be easy to wear, with a comfy elasticated waist and lots of swish from the gathered tiers – but that doesn’t mean we’re skipping the fitting step. In this post, we’ll walk you through how Luella is designed to fit, how to adjust the length, and how to tweak the fit at the waist and hips to suit your body.
Whether you’re new to fitting or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your back...
Luella is all about comfort and flow, with a polished silhouette that looks great dressed up or down.
Check the tape measure is sitting level with the floor - it can help to turn to the side and look in a mirror to check.
Circle your waist and hip measurements on the ‘Body Measurements’ chart in the pattern instructions. If your measurements all fall into one size, then this is the size you'll cut. If a measurement falls between sizes (for example, if your hips are 42in rather than 41in or 43in), it’s better to choose the larger size as you can take the skirt in more easily than you can let it out.
However, it's common for your measurements to fall into different sizes too. In fact, most people's do! You can create a bespoke fit for you by combining sizes. We'll come to that later, but if you want to lengthen or shorten the pattern, it's best to do this adjustment first before you tackle anything else.
The finished garment measurements chart (above) tells you how long the finished skirt will be. Want it to be longer or shorter? No problem!
Each tier has a lengthen/shorten line marked on the pattern, so you can easily customise it to suit your style or height. We have a blog post dedicated to explaining how to lengthen or shorten pattern pieces, which shows you step-by-step how to make this adjustment.
When lengthening:
When shortening:
Tip: If you’re unsure what length you want, try your skirt on before hemming to see where it hits – especially if you're planning to wear it with different shoe styles!
If your waist and hip measurements fall into different sizes, you can grade between them on the side seam of the top tier.
Here's what to do:
BUT! If your hips are more than two sizes bigger than your waist, you’ll need to make sure the skirt can still be pulled on over your hips.
In that case:
tillyandthebuttons_feed) wrote2025-06-11 07:00 am
Looking for a swooshy, swishy skirt that’s fun to sew and easy to wear? We’ve got just the thing! Say hello to the Luella skirt sewing pattern, our 50th individual sewing pattern here at Tilly and the Buttons (can you believe it?!). Whether you're dressing for a sunny stroll, a summer party or just love a statement skirt, Luella is ready to bring drama and joy to your handmade wardrobe.
Available in printed and PDF formats, and designed for confident beginners, this tiered skirt sewing pattern is simple to sew, stylish to wear – and packed with options.
The Luella sewing pattern is a tiered skirt with lots of personality and just enough ruffle! Here’s what makes this skirt a must-sew:
Luella is the perfect sewing project if you’ve made a few garments and want to grow your confidence. The gathering and tiered construction are easy to master, and the result is seriously swoon-worthy.
The Luella sewing pattern is available in two formats:
Both include 15 sizes (UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62), and our award-winning beginner-friendly instructions with step-by-step photos will guide you every step of the way.
Order the printed pattern, and we’ll send you a beautifully packaged sewing envelope with durable paper pattern sheets – perfect for keeping in your sewing stash! If you opt for the PDF version, you can print it at home (A4/Letter size) or at a copyshop (A0 size). Plus, with layered sizes, you can print only what you need – yay!
Choosing the right fabric makes all the difference! The Luella skirt looks stunning in a variety of lightweight woven fabrics, from swishy viscose to breathable cottons.
Here are some great fabric options for Luella:
You’ll also need:
Check the full fabric requirements and notions list on the Luella product page.
Yes! Luella is rated confident beginner, meaning it's ideal if you've sewn a few simple garments and want to stretch your skills just a little.
We walk you through every step with our photo-rich instructions and have a dedicated pattern support page packed with extra sewing tips, video help, and fitting advice.
If you're new to:
...then Luella is a great next step in your sewing journey.
We LOVE seeing what you sew! Show off your handmade Luella skirt by tagging @TillyButtons and using the hashtag #SewingLuella on Instagram. Let’s spread some Luella love and inspire others to start their handmade skirt too!
*****
Fabrics: Pink + Green Cotton Poplin; Black + White Gingham Linen with Jumbo Ric Rac
Models: Sinead Dekker and Jessica Harriott-Kerr
Photographer: Jane Looker
Hair and make up: Charlotte at The Bridal Stylists
Samples sewn by Susan Young
silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-06-13 10:31 pm
mashfanficchick is going to pick it up for me.bruce_schneier_feed) wrote2025-06-13 09:02 pmVideo of the stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) from offshore Vancouver Island.
As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.
sc_fossil) wrote in the_safehouse2025-06-13 12:55 pmbadly_knitted) wrote in get_knitted2025-06-13 07:51 pm badly_knitted) wrote2025-06-13 06:01 pm badly_knittedsarajayechan’s prompt ‘any, any pairing, "because I love you, you idiot!”’ at threesentenceficathon.badly_knitted) wrote2025-06-13 05:54 pm badly_knittedthreesentenceficathon.savagelove_feed) wrote2025-06-19 09:00 pmHey, gang: I’m still traveling back and forth and up and down this grating country of ours to see family — Iowa and Illinois down, Arizona and Colorado left to go — so this week’s Struggle Session is gonna be quick: just one letter from a reader, sent via email, just one uncharacteristically brief response … Read More »
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jennlk) wrote2025-06-13 07:51 am
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