User blog comment:MeredithAgnesPoe/Do people make OC tumblr blogs?!/@comment-29789305-20140227222853/@comment-10860529-20140228053213

You know, I've always thought it would be interesting for there to be both answered illustrated asks and RP happening in a single blog. It might both lure willing roleplayers as well as those who appreciate character development through through art (or just those who like pretty pictures/comics, ehe). Whether or not an ask blog gets more popularity than an RP blog might depend on just who, however. Canon ask blogs would likely get more biters than those for an OC blog, for example.

Will say, on another note: I happen to have a few RP blogs myself floating about, though I've been thinking about answering the occasional ask with art every once in a while. Also, another tip: When you engage in a tumblr roleplay and reblog a post?You might see a symbol on the upper right corner in the shape of a link/infinity sign. Click it and there will be three options. Click "text". You might also want to trim your posts as well after three or more exchanged replies, because it rather clogs the dash and it can get a pinch irritating scrolling down all that. Although RPs started through the ask box don't have the same infinity sign, you should remember to trim your posts on those as well.

And for any other tips? Eh, this is more of a suggestion than something you have to follow, other than the last bit: Tagging stuff. It helps keep your blog organized, and if someone is looking for a reply on your blog, it's easier for them to search their own handle/character's name than to search aimlessly through a bunch of unrelated posts. Also, people on tumblr often blacklist certain tags, specifically those related to sensitive topics (self harm, abuse, suicide, ext), so tagging a post as "tw: bullying" when it involves said subject in graphic detail would be greatful for those who find them triggering.