Anyone Else Notice That, At Least On Certain Browsers, Tumblr Has Started Generating Links To Posts Like

Anyone else notice that, at least on certain browsers, tumblr has started generating links to posts like this? (1):

tumblr url in a blog/view/blogname/postnumber format

[x]

Instead of the older, more typical way like this (2):

tumblr url in a blogname dot tumblr dot com /post/postnumber format

[x]

I get different versions of the link depending where I click on a post:

new style link by clicking the 3 dots icon in the top right of a post and selecting 'copy link.' old style link by clicking on the username in the "x reblogged from y" part at the top left of a post

(If you're on your phone browser, make sure to click and HOLD #2 and select 'copy link'--clicking through on mobile redirects me to the new style.)

I tend to edit urls to do quick tag searches and such and you can't do that with the first url, which is why I noticed, but I've since noticed some other issues.

For example, if I post the new style link in discord it will embed a picture rather than the post's video (forcing people to click through). The second, older url still properly embeds the video on discord.

new style link on discord with embedded image
old style link on discord with embedded video

And of course, the reason the new url wants to make you click through is tumblr is also using it to pressure people to sign up with tumblr.

Which becomes an issue when you're sharing a link with people who don't use tumblr, or, say, on discord, where anyone using the app's native browser is going to appear as not logged in.

Going to the first link when logged out and scrolling down quickly hits this wall:

full screen image blocks the screen and says "Whooaaa there" horse emoji "We know you were really enjoying yourself, but we're going to need a little more info."
and then has options to sign up with tumblr or sign in via google or apple, or download the tumblr app

This blocks the whole blog, does not scroll, and cannot be opted out of. (Also adds this to the url:)

end of a tumblr url with "&source=login_wall" appended

On the other hand, clicking the orginal form of the URL and scrolling down only triggers the older, less intrusive "wanna try the tumblr app" prompt on mobile browser:

image blocking the bottom third of a screen says "Never miss a post from curlicuecal. Make gifs, find your community. Only in the app."
2 buttons offer "Get the app" or "No thanks"

And the "wanna sign up" prompt on PC browser:

small window says "sign up for tumblr, discover more blogs like this one" with a sign up & log in button as well as a small "X" option to close the window

These appear only on a small part of the screen, still allow scrolling, and have an opt out option that banishes them making them INFINITELY MORE FUNCTIONAL AND LESS ANNOYING

tl;dr I think platforms increasingly gating their content behind log in prompts is extremely sketchy and a bad direction for the internet to go, and also if you're sharing tumblr links it's worth knowing which format will do u better

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2 years ago
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Rule of thirds: Divide the screen into thirds horizontally and vertically. Try and keep focal points (like eyes) where the lines intersect!  Incorrect example shows Araluna from Archmage Ascending with her eyes below the top third horizontal line.  Correct example shows Araluna from Archmage Ascending with her eyes on the top third horizontal line.
Don’t cut characters off: make sure not to cut off a shot at the characters’ joints. Be especially careful of knees, elbows, hips.  Incorrect example shows a shot of Power and Denji posing for the camera. The left side of the frame cuts off at Power’s wrist. The bottom of the frame cuts off at Denji’s ankles.   Correct example shows a shot of Power and Denji posing for the camera. The left side of the frame cuts off at Power’s forearm. The bottom of the frame cuts off at Denji’s calves.
What is “shorthand”?  Shorthand: a very simplified art style for storybordd that prioritized shape  Do: include shape, size, expression  Do not: include detail  Example is an image of Ryuk from Death Note besides a shorthand drawing of him to scale.  These are NOT illustrations / lineart, they are GUIDES!
Perspective & Gridlines: It is NECESSARY to include gridlines to make your perspective clear for the background artist.   An incorrect example shows Araluna falling on a blank background.  Three correct examples show the same image with gridlines in the background. One shows the gridline as a flat ground. The other shows the gridlone a slanted background in fish eye perspective. The last shows the gridline as a receding wall parallel to the character.
Perspective cheat code: No matter how close characters* are to the camera, the horizontal line will always cross them at the same part of their body.  * must be the same height  Incorrect example shows the horizon line cross Dokja Kim at his shoulders and Junghyeok Yoo, who is in the background, at his knees.  Correct example shows the horizon line cross Dokja Kim and Junghyeok Yoo, who is in the background, at their shoulders.
Perspective tip! Try to avoid having the horizon line run through the middle of the screen.  Raising or lowering the the horizon gives your shots a cinematic feel.  Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing the center of the frame.   Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing close to the top of the frame.   Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing close to the bottom of the frame.

a couple snippets from a presentation i gave at school this past week on storyboarding!!

‼️DISCLAIMER: I am still a student and have only worked on student and indie projects! This is just stuff that I personally find helpful as an amateur, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt!

Happy boarding, friends! ✍️💕

2 years ago

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I got super excited too! I thought they'd be into it like everyone else. One blew me off completely while the other carried on with his daily routine of grooming/yelling at me to help him get under my blankets.

Please Tell Me I'm Not The Only One Whose Cats Could Care Less. 😂
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