Challenge 31 - Voting
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screen_iconsIt's time for the voting. There are over forty fabulous entries, thank you to everyone who participated!
Voter Guide
Anyone is welcome to vote.
Please choose four (4) different icons in order of placement for first, second, third & fourth place. Also, please pick one icon each for the category bests - cropping, coloring and composition.
Please try to vote for the best quality icons, not based on the fandoms or creators.
Please do not vote for your own icons.
Voting will be open for 7 days.
Vote by filling in the DW poll.
Please answer all four poll questions.
If you need to change your votes, click on the poll link to edit.
Thank you for voting!
If Imgur content is not available in your region, please try using Rimgo to view the icons. Sorry, I cannot make a screenshot of the icon table because there is a dim light on one side of my screen that may effect it.
( ☆ ★ ☆ Voting ☆ ★ ☆ )
Voter Guide
Anyone is welcome to vote.
Please choose four (4) different icons in order of placement for first, second, third & fourth place. Also, please pick one icon each for the category bests - cropping, coloring and composition.
Please try to vote for the best quality icons, not based on the fandoms or creators.
Please do not vote for your own icons.
Voting will be open for 7 days.
Vote by filling in the DW poll.
Please answer all four poll questions.
If you need to change your votes, click on the poll link to edit.
Thank you for voting!
If Imgur content is not available in your region, please try using Rimgo to view the icons. Sorry, I cannot make a screenshot of the icon table because there is a dim light on one side of my screen that may effect it.
[AMNESTY #029] Emotion Made Manifest (MDZS)
Feb. 24th, 2026 06:04 pmcuriosity posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #285 - Fresh Start
Title: Emotion Made Manifest
Fandom: MDZS
Rating/Warnings: G - some thoughts about parental neglect
Bonus: No.
Word Count: 745
Summary: Jiang Cheng prepares his art studio and reflects.
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Title: Emotion Made Manifest
Fandom: MDZS
Rating/Warnings: G - some thoughts about parental neglect
Bonus: No.
Word Count: 745
Summary: Jiang Cheng prepares his art studio and reflects.
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[AMNESTY #029] Bitter Stars (MDZS)
Feb. 24th, 2026 05:52 pmcuriosity posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #286 - Working Together
Title: Bitter Stars
Fandom: MDZS
Rating/Warnings: NC-17 - discussions of war, trauma, and other heavy topics.
Bonus: No.
Word Count: 1,000
Summary: Jiang Cheng and Lan Wangji are united for a common purpose. It isn't what either one expected but that part doesn't matter. What matters is their goal; finding Wei Wuxian.
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Title: Bitter Stars
Fandom: MDZS
Rating/Warnings: NC-17 - discussions of war, trauma, and other heavy topics.
Bonus: No.
Word Count: 1,000
Summary: Jiang Cheng and Lan Wangji are united for a common purpose. It isn't what either one expected but that part doesn't matter. What matters is their goal; finding Wei Wuxian.
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The internet is worthless, but has some beauty
Feb. 24th, 2026 04:43 pmmxcatmoonThe internet is worthless these days, except for mindless entertainment (nothing wrong with that, as long as you realize it). I remember when a search engine gave me an answer I knew was a lie, so I told it it was lying. It immediately said the opposite of what it did the first time.
Here's another example. Try to find out what color eyes an actor really has. In this case, I use Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Well, every website says something different. Green, blue, hazel -- some even say red and black! They just make up shit. That they both have green eyes seems to be a popular take, but going from how rare green eyes are... I find it hard to believe that, coincidentally, both stars of a series would have green eyes. (I'm not good at being able to tell eye color unless they are very obviously blue or brown).
Height is another hysterical one. PMT is anywhere from 5'7 to 6'6!! Each website says something different. Same for Don. Maybe they just can't do the math conversions? 😁😂🤣 Now, I do know neither of them is especially tall (which I love). I'm willing to believe Wiki.
And have a vid I just found. OMG. I have a head-canon that Sonny immediately drops his pants when Rico starts singing this. I know I want to! 😉 PMT really does have a beautiful voice. The video is a bit dumb too, but it's pretty.
Nominations Clarification 2
Feb. 24th, 2026 12:19 pmlettersmod posting in unsent_letters_exchangeNominations will close on Feb 25, 11:59PM UTC, a little over a day from now.
Gentle reminder: Please disambiguate your relationship nominations (include the fandom in parentheses behind the relationship)! This will help your nominations get approved faster.
If there are duplicates, wandering tags, or other errors in the tagset, please let me know.
Clarifications
Creator's Choice of Fandom is not accepted. Please nominate under a specific fandom.
Star Trek
Katrina Cornwell & Philippa Georgiou
Katrina Cornwell/Christopher Pike
Katrina Cornwell/Mirror Philippa Georgiou
Marie Batel & Number One | Una Chin-Riley
Marie Batel/Christopher Pike
Marie Batel/Katrina Cornwell
Marie Batel/Number One | Una Chin-Riley
Please nominate under a specific Star Trek instalment.
Midsomer Murders - All Media Types
Charlie Nelson/Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
Fleur Perkins & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby & Charlie Nelson (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby/Sarah Barnaby (Midsomer Murders)
Midsomer Inhabitants & Causton CID (Midsomer Murders)
Sarah Barnaby & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
Please nominate under a specific media type.
Clarifications
Creator's Choice of Fandom is not accepted. Please nominate under a specific fandom.
Star Trek
Katrina Cornwell & Philippa Georgiou
Katrina Cornwell/Christopher Pike
Katrina Cornwell/Mirror Philippa Georgiou
Marie Batel & Number One | Una Chin-Riley
Marie Batel/Christopher Pike
Marie Batel/Katrina Cornwell
Marie Batel/Number One | Una Chin-Riley
Please nominate under a specific Star Trek instalment.
Midsomer Murders - All Media Types
Charlie Nelson/Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
Fleur Perkins & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby & Charlie Nelson (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
John Barnaby/Sarah Barnaby (Midsomer Murders)
Midsomer Inhabitants & Causton CID (Midsomer Murders)
Sarah Barnaby & Jamie Winter (Midsomer Murders)
Please nominate under a specific media type.
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Feb. 24th, 2026 08:51 amhagar_972 posting in purimgiftsHi all! I come with a quick update from behind the scenes - I know it looks like there's a lot of works missing, but there's only one assignment we're still checking the status of and everything else is ACCOUNTED FOR.
TWELVE HOURS
Feb. 23rd, 2026 06:29 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsGood timezone, Purimgifters! By my math, there are a little over TWELVE HOURS left until it is no longer February 23 anywhere in the world!
If you’ve already posted, that’s fantastic! If you’ve already reached out to us about an extension or a backup, that’s also fantastic. Either way, now is an excellent time to check out our Posting Guide or our Embed Guide. For your mods’ sanity, please don’t wait until the very last minute to post! We’re happy to double-check tags, HTML, etc. for you; just send us a quick email.
If you’re not absolutely sure you’ll have your fics and art posted in the next 12 hours, you do still have a few options! Please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP if you think you need one of these.
Extension. If you’re absolutely sure you can complete your assignment, you just need another day or two, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com!
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And finally, if you have questions about your options or just need a little encouragement, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP. Don’t wait until the last minute to contact us! We’re happy to work with you, but we can’t help you if we don’t know what’s going on, and we do have to sleep at some point. Keep us in the loop and help us help you!
If you’ve already posted, that’s fantastic! If you’ve already reached out to us about an extension or a backup, that’s also fantastic. Either way, now is an excellent time to check out our Posting Guide or our Embed Guide. For your mods’ sanity, please don’t wait until the very last minute to post! We’re happy to double-check tags, HTML, etc. for you; just send us a quick email.
If you’re not absolutely sure you’ll have your fics and art posted in the next 12 hours, you do still have a few options! Please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP if you think you need one of these.
Extension. If you’re absolutely sure you can complete your assignment, you just need another day or two, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com!
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And finally, if you have questions about your options or just need a little encouragement, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP. Don’t wait until the last minute to contact us! We’re happy to work with you, but we can’t help you if we don’t know what’s going on, and we do have to sleep at some point. Keep us in the loop and help us help you!
challenge closed ⌛
Feb. 23rd, 2026 06:31 amluminousdaze posting in screen_iconsRound 31 is now closed. I will post the voting by tomorrow and a new challenge in the future.
Will They, or Won't They?
Feb. 23rd, 2026 01:08 ammxcatmoonWriting it such a fascinating process. Like, I'm riveted to this scene playing out -- I have no idea how it's going to end.
When I began writing, I intended it to be a Rico/Trudy fic that was consummated. I had a very clear idea of what would happen. It was going to be sweet and poignant.
Then, the characters had to put emotions and motivations into the process. Now, it's a battle of will they or won't they. Who knows?! Trudy is willing, and her reasons are touching and sweet. Rico is being Mr. Moral, coming up with reasons why they shouldn't.
So, the jury is still out. I have no idea who is going to win. I just know that Rico is a twenty-first century guy living in the twentieth century. I've noticed that in previous fics. I have no idea why, but I let the characters be who they tell me they are, so. Is it something I'm picking up on in canon? Going by the way he is with Valerie, I'd be doubtful, but I write on instinct and I won't force myself to go against my instincts.
When I began writing, I intended it to be a Rico/Trudy fic that was consummated. I had a very clear idea of what would happen. It was going to be sweet and poignant.
Then, the characters had to put emotions and motivations into the process. Now, it's a battle of will they or won't they. Who knows?! Trudy is willing, and her reasons are touching and sweet. Rico is being Mr. Moral, coming up with reasons why they shouldn't.
So, the jury is still out. I have no idea who is going to win. I just know that Rico is a twenty-first century guy living in the twentieth century. I've noticed that in previous fics. I have no idea why, but I let the characters be who they tell me they are, so. Is it something I'm picking up on in canon? Going by the way he is with Valerie, I'd be doubtful, but I write on instinct and I won't force myself to go against my instincts.
Sunday Check-in
Feb. 22nd, 2026 06:34 pmmxcatmoonNot doing anything structured at the moment, just ala carte work. I still have some stuff to catch up on, like I haven't posted all my three-sentence fic that I wrote over here yet.
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Round 158 Has Ended!
Feb. 22nd, 2026 06:00 pmxandromedovna posting in fic_rushCurse you linear time! Round 158 is now behind us but it brought with it plenty of writing and crafting and anchor-based warfare. Please tell us what other exploits occurred this Round in the comments! And as always, our deepest admiration for our storied Mod Squad:
xandromedovna, WerebunniesBane
thedarlingone, Rainbow Fairy Godpenguin
lilly_c, Clumsy Rhino
desertvixen, Guardian of Deadlines and this Round's Champion Usurper!
xandromedovna, WerebunniesBanethedarlingone, Rainbow Fairy Godpenguinlilly_c, Clumsy Rhinodesertvixen, Guardian of Deadlines and this Round's Champion Usurper!Round 158 Has Ended!
Feb. 22nd, 2026 06:00 pmxandromedovna posting in fic_rush_48You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here. You can, however, stay over there as long as you like!