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THIS IS A PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGE IN DESTINATION OF THE INKFISH POPULATION Is your partner more affectionate than usual ? Maybe too much ? Be careful, this may be a sign that they have contracted SCR (This thread contains graphic/disturbing imagery. Please proceed with caution)

An infected inkling reaching out for the camera
The Salmonid Corpse Rot, as the name suggests, was originally a salmonid related disease, developed by their ancestors during their mating season. Most salmonids have since then become immune to its deadly effects as they are all infected, but some may still experience rotting
Body of a chum in an advanced state of decomposition. Part of its skull, vertebras and ribcage are visible. The subject no longer possesses eyes and lacks a tail. The individual was still breathing and moving while the photo was taken.
Until very recently, only individuals in the salmonidae family were thought to be able to contract the disease, and as such, all whitefish, chars and trouts had mandatory vaccines administered by the inkopolis and Splatsville medical agencies
A whitefish and their child getting vaccinated by a nautilus nurse
However, it seems that the newly found proximity between inkfish and salmonids over the last few years after Grizzco's creation has lead to multiple virus mutations that now allows it to infect inkfish. If you've recently worked for Grizzco, please consider quarantining yourself
An infected female Goldie hidden in a cave, protecting her eggs. Her jaw is barely attached to her face and she no longer possesses eyes, but she seems aware that someone is watching her.
This virus actively transforms one's brain to make them feel the need to find a romantic partner. In salmonids, this translates in salmon run behavior associated with mating and laying of golden eggs. In inkfish, it gives the infected a desperate need for affection.
Here is a list of alarming behaviors you should be looking for when it comes to self diagnosing SCR :
Lazy/calm individuals may become extremely energetic / this disease causes the body to become always tense and requires the infected to spend as much energy as possible.
Significant raise of affectionate behavior / individuals will ask to spend a surprising amount of time with friends or kiss their partners particularly often.
Desperate need to eat massive amounts of food / This disease consumes quite a lot of energy, and it is almost impossible to eat enough calories to fight it off. The diseased will be more attracted to food high in grease and sugar.
Extreme distress over lack of affection / The individuals will become extremely depressed if unable to find people to spend time with, and may get very emotional for things that usually would not make them react much.
Exacerbated need to touch loved ones / It seems that this is often linked to cuddles and kisses, but can also lead to affectionate bites, clawing and increased sexual behavior
Blurry vision / this does not happen to everyone, but is very common for individuals about to loose their eye. It is caused by a lack of blood coming in the veins of the eye.
Introverted individuals becoming extraverted / Neurodivergent people seem more likely to display this trait
Extreme body deterioration (eye falling out, flesh rot ...) / This is often considered one of the terminal phases of the disease, as this can lead to obvious difficulties for the body to function.
One thing to note is that infected individuals seem to have the same intelligence as non-infected ones. The diseases increases certain types of behavior but does not necessarily change one's core personality.
For this reason, fighting off the disease has been particularly difficult, as infected subjects often don't understand that they are sick and simply believe that they are either experiencing a burst of energy or that they are going through a depressive state of mind.
Infected inkling crying due to their isolation
SCR currently has no cure, but several of our scientists are currently working on different ways to fight off the disease. In the meantime, we kindly request you to stay at home and wear a mask in public ! It would be a shame for you to end up like her
Last picture of the now deceased Ink theory member Bibi. She no longer possesses a left eye and her jaw is barely attached to her face. May she rest in peace.
Alternative text is available at the bottom left of the pictures both for blind people and for people who wish to acquire more information about the origins of the pictures and details about the symptoms of SCR
To everyone telling me this reminds them of something... Perhaps you are referring to this ? ~ Yes, I'm also the creator of the Weeping Ink Syndrome thread ! twitter.com/FernShawArt/st
(CW : disturbing content) BEWARE OF WEEPING INK SYNDROME, THE NEW ILLNESS SPREADING OVER THE SPLATLANDS This is a thread dedicated to inform the population about the weeping ink syndrome, also called WIS. This parasite is deadly and we desperately need more awareness about it
I'm gonna go to sleep in a little bit, and this thread is already at 7k likes ... I'm kinda scared but excited lol. To all the people asking if they can use SCR for their own projects : PLEASE DO !! Just credit me somewhere :3 And tag me in your creations I'd be so happy
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