April 2008
37 posts
would tumblr be better if you took away the...
From Fek: i applaud your intent, sir (or madam, although i don’t find that likely; no offense). the problem is that there’s a small amount of people on tumblr that’re doing the exact opposite of what they set out to do: individualize themselves through an output of information. those who follow them just spread it thin, and everyone ends up reading the same shit. the ability to...
I'm sorry.
From [redacted]: Feel free to continue to harass Peter W. Knox. He annoys the hell out of me. Or maybe you should stop. I don’t follow him, and the only time I see his stuff is when you reblog him. I am sorry Tumblr community for pulling you helplessly into the world of Peter W. Knox by constantly re-blogging the “Apatovian” fantasy that is Peter W. Knox’s life. I will no...
Although I hate these (polls), I must ask...
Who is Frangry? Is her name a combination of Francine or Francis or Francesca and the word “angry” to signify her “sassy attitude, independence and unique spirit?” After asking fellow Tumblrs to try and figure out who I am in order to finally end my Tumblr project of hate, I received tens (because really, this is just Tumblr after all) of e-mails identifying me as a...
012: Grammar Nazi's
I wanted to dedicate an entire post to people referring to other people or things as “_________ Nazi” but I’ll save that for another time since I sincerely hate Grammar Nazi’s on Tumblr. Here’s the thing: This is the internet. No one gives a fuck. Get over yourself. As much as we all know that you got that really useful English degree from state, no one gives a shit....
011: Animated GIFs
Guest hate by CHVNX: I luvz me some tumble logging. I often find myself wanting to upload animated GIFs, but Tumblr fucking hates me and does not animate them. Ever. The only place they are animated is in the dashboard and only as the 100px thumbnails. When you click the animated thumbnails to enlarge your image, it stops animating. I’ve missed out on several cool-as-fuck posts...
010: Projects
I hate projects that use Tumblr as a platform, even if ihatetumblr is a project using Tumblr as a platform. I hate that some projects illicit anonymity and special “guest authors,” as if a certain number of +followers designates literary talents. I hate helpmehelpyou or whatever the hell that delusional woman is taking upon herself to attempt to do because no one seems to want to even...
No thanks, man.*
randyhaddock: jessicagoldharalson: Also, I’m tired of everyone on Tumblr acting like special snowflakes who are just sooo above being “negative”. Stop fronting. While no one likes eternal pessimism, acting as if sunshines and rainbows fly out of your ass 24/7 is disingenuous, not to mention ignorant of the spectrum of human emotion. /rant Very very well said. Couldn’t agree more. ...
Get Involved!
peterwknox: 7days7authors: We’re looking for writers of all stars and stripes so please don’t be shy and drop us an email! If you would like to be part of the project or have any questions, please email us at 7days7authors [at] gmail.com. I was contacted by this guy, Yoseph, and agreed to be one of the writers to start. I need that weekly push to put something substantial and original out...
009: Yes, I am a "chick". No, I am not a "dude".
Whoa, man. Does that change everything? Am I no longer valid as “Internet Person Creating Sometimes Ironic Social Commentary?” Having a clit instead of a dick and having that fact acknowledged through an idiotic page called “Tumblettes”: a reason to definitely hate Tumblr.
topherchris: [Zero 7 .. In The Waiting Line]...
Time to get tough: How being nasty can improve... →
Seeing a link re-blogged 6 times and knowing that no one on your dashboard will actually follow through with this idea because they are so congratulatory: a reason to hate Tumblr.
Tumblr:
peterwknox: like an RSS Reader for the entire internet where the best stuff rises to the top. And if not the best stuff, lots and lots of jpegs of random Japanese women in various stages of undress. I stand by my point. Really, Petey?
008: Tumblr crushes
Are you kidding me with this shit? You have a crush on someone cause they post trailers to the next episode of LOST and audio clips of “non-mainstream but accessible” musicians like Ryan Adams and Feist? This is an anonymous way for you to pass along a hint! If you’re too shy to tell someone YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW that you have an INTERNET CRUSH on them,...
“Dude, chill the fuck out.”
– People who assume sexual identity based on a blog on Tumblr and unsuccessfully create a meta “response”: another reason to hate Tumblr.
“Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the...”
– Benjamin Disraeli (via vinh) what a good quote. the truth should always be stated, and love should always be stated - there is nothing more terrifying or elating than that moment before you expose yourself and youre the most vulnerable and thats something you should never apologize for~ (via...
To the new +followers
In a recent e-mail… From: enigmatictumblrguy@gmail.com To: ihatetumblr@gmail.com Hahha, who the heck are you? Someone who +follow’s you. Question: Who is enigmatictumblrguy@gmail.com? Answer: Isn’t it obvious?
007: Ryan Adams
A guest hate, from Samantha Taylor: everyone is following ryan adams, stop reblogging that shit I agree. Let’s be honest, you guys. Did you even know who Ryan Adams was before he became a Tumblr celebrity? Okay, even if you did know who he was, did you even care? I’m imagining you had this conversation with yourself: “Who the hell is this guy everyone keeps reblogging? He’s...
006: Tumblinas
I began writing a very long, very boring entry discussing the reasons why I hate Tumblr based SOLELY around TUMBLINAS. You know, the “Ya-Ya Sisterhood” attitude, the annoying self-deprecation, the asinine content in general, but then I thought about it, and asked myself, what Peter W. Knox would do? So. Here are a bunch of recent links to reasons why I hate TUMBLINAS, and therefore...
005: Heartbreaking Stories →
tumblinas: If you have such stories, please feel free to submit them. I started this Tumblr and this is just a pilot to see if people like it. I hope that it is helpful above all else and that it fosters and environment in which people can share their feelings. We can all learn a lot from each other. As always, feedback is appreciated. Encouraging narcissistic self-hatred: a reason to hate...
004: Violence
tumblinas: Once a month, my vagina tells me that violence is okay. Normally I don’t listen… but this month there’s a lot of douchebaggery going on, and it’s coming from people who have never had an angry vagina. Namely: penis-men. Fear me, penis-men. And my angry, violent vagina. Random, pseudo-feminist rants: another reason why I hate Tumblr.
One of the newest things I love about Tumblr is: i... →
peterwknox: I’m not so sure I deserve the attention, but it’s been interesting so far. Knox is the first. Read it and weep. Hey Petey, I’m the first person to reblog your post. But Im adding commentary, so I guess that doesn’t count right? Damn! I’m doing myself in.
003: You're Invited | My Birthday Bash on Friday!
peterwknox: mascarah: It’s my Birthday incase you haven’t seen my 100 reblogs of yummy cakes and birthday virtual presents (thank you tumblr world!)and I am having an impromptu bash this Friday! DETAILS: When: Friday, starting @ 7 p.m. Where: Fat Black Pussycat 130 W 3rd between MacDougal and 6th Avenue, Map here What: Come celebrate my birthday, silly! Why: Photobooths, pool,...
002: Who I am
peterwknox: Name: Peter Sign: Leo Job: Book Marketing Guru City: Astoria Status: Single Dream job: Paid to travel and write from a fan’s perspective. Later compile all articles into book. Later work on film adaptation. Afford taxi ride to premire. (via lovepuppy) This stupid thing, which clogged up my entire dashboard is another reason why I hate Tumblr. I don’t care who you are....
001: Peter W. Knox's followers
The first thing I did after creating this tumblr and writing my introduction post was to follow Peter W. Knox. I don’t hate the guy, really. But I know that he has somewhat of a following, and if I want to at all grapple with the reasons why I hate tumblr, I have to follow Peter W. Knox. Peter W. Knox is like Jakob Lodwick, only less pretentious, and so I know that merely seconds after he...
An introduction...
Yes, I am a frequent user of tumblr, and although the blogging platform has many advantages, I felt the need to create this page because of the complete idiocy that runs rampant with the culture of tumblr. It was, perhaps my fifth or sixth month as a user of tumblr when it finally hit me. I dreaded going through my Dashboard, being bombarded with the constant drivel that makes the Tumblr users so...