I just want you all to know, that if and when this site does experience a real exodus and/or get sunsetted for good, even if we don’t keep in touch I’ll remember you so fondly. You’re the online equivalent of the other kid on the beach where we built sandcastles together; the girl at the campsite where we explored the trees. You’re the man next to me on the train who chatted cheerfully to pass the time when we got delayed. You’re the drunk person who shared kind words in the bathroom at the club, you’re the talented artists at the life drawing class or the poetry night in a city where I don’t live anymore. It makes me sad that maybe in the future our paths won’t cross so easily, but even when we leave this little shared piece of cyberspace, carried away on our briefly intersecting trajectories, just know I still love you
btw this is doubly true for the trans users, users of color, and activist users who’ve experienced so much difficulty in getting their voices heard here. And for the artists and writers who shared their work so generously, in good faith that sadly hasn’t been repaid. You endlessly enrich Tumblr with your presence and I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this and make these tough decisions