Trust nobody, not even yourself. pic.twitter.com/zJce85Iyj2
— Mom Hat Studios (@momhatstudios) December 4, 2018
NOTE: For all latest, breaking news related to Tumblr adult content ban as well as its alternatives, head here.
Update (December 09):
For all latest updates on the ongoing Tumblr adult content ban episode, head here.
Update (December 09):
We have stumbled upon two more platforms – Explicitr and Suffra – that are also pitching themselves as Tumblr alternatives. More info on them here.
Update (October 08):
Owl pics? Here’s how Tumblr censor bots are being fooled.
Update (December 07):
BREAKING: A secret new Tumblr alternative might be in offering. Yes, screenshots detailing some features of the new platform have been shared by someone who says they received them from an “anonymous source”. For details, head here.
Update (October 06):
Want to move Tumblr blog to another platform? Here’s how to export data.
Update (December 05):
Tumblr users are planning a 24 hour ‘log off’ protest against the company’s recently announced porn ban, but will it help? Read our latest coverage by heading here.
Update (December 05):
An uproar of sorts has broken out on social media over the use of the term “female-presenting nipples” in Tumblr’s official ‘adult content ban’ announcement. We bring you a potential reason behind the use of this term. Details here.
Original story follows:
After covering a lot of serious aspects of Tumblr’s pornography episode (which began with its iOS app being removed from the App store and ended with Tumblr announcing a blanket ban on adult content), we now bring you a lighter side of the story. Yes, you guessed it right: memes. Tumblr’s big decision to get rid of pornography has (directly or indirectly) spawned some hilarious memes.
So without further ado, here’re the ones we found:
Meanwhile, the CEO of Tumblr : pic.twitter.com/2XVjHUENAB
— Sam Timmins (@Certifiable) December 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/Adlinsnake/status/1069904877000761345
https://twitter.com/Techycutie/status/1069734440908283911
— James Garcia Alver (@JayAlver) December 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/foxyjonny/status/1069846471162322944
— Detroit Steel (@DetroitSteel_) December 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/cooldudejtb/status/1069731842956427267
A super scribbly comic about Tumblr's greatest fear ;) #comic #tumblr pic.twitter.com/II4R7skTYv
— Soul Slappy (Comms FULL!) (@Soul_Slappy) December 3, 2018
— Ben Acosta: Wannabe Author @jeicespade.bsky.social (@JeiceSpade) December 3, 2018
Their new content guidelines specify the prohibition of *human* genitals. pic.twitter.com/927OVEY0l3
— Paul Masson (@paulmassonbrand) December 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/sammni/status/1069736476504702977
— Mica Burton (@MicaBurton) December 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/moonhimex/status/1069717611469045760
— Ginger💖💜💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦 Biden/Harris2024 (@DrRodhamClinton) December 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/demoicurn/status/1069681354877689857
https://twitter.com/Jamesdelrey7/status/1069794297548025856
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