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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 44m

You don't have to like every single thing a creator makes. You don't have to love the B-sides. But creators must still be allowed to make them, to misstep, to go on hiatus, to be human. The real gift isn't perfect; it's just real, and you only understand it with time.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 44m

Yes, sometimes the stars align and you get the sequel, the reunion, the whatever. But just as often it doesn't happen for a myriad of reasons, or it happens but it sucks, or it comes an arbitrary number of years "too late," etc. If you really like the creator, then be patient with them.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 44m

What creators have to say will inevitably evolve with time, and it usually doesn't follow the extrapolated direction fans imagine, because imagination often doesn't take into account the twists and turns and losses reality tends to inflict.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 44m

One of the worst things fans can do to creators is make them play the same song over and over again. It's great that you got into them because you like their hits, but please keep in mind that they're still people who must be allowed to grow and change.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 1h

I say go for it 👍

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 14h

For what it's worth, Jing, just about every streamer's done that at least once

jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 18h

I do want to get back into regular art streams, and maybe even make them more structured, but I'm still figuring out exactly what I want to do with that, which platform, and what time/duration would be comfortable for me.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 18h

I think I've concluded that I don't actually like streaming myself playing video games. I've only done a sporadic handful of streams over the last few years, but in general, when I'm the host, it's more stressful than fun. I do absolutely enjoy being a cohost for someone else, though.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 22h

I didn't really get enough of a chance to see downtown Denver. It definitely has a lot of personality from what I saw. One of these days I'll check it out.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 22h

Oh yeah, I remember reading about this guy a long time ago.

I think about hermitages a lot. I know that ideally I will want to be further away from urban environments as I get older, though I don't think I could ever go completely off the grid, for a number of reasons.

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday 🎂

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 1d

Still open for this, 5/20 slots filled, get 'em while they're hot

jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 2d

Reopening for more wing-its. Discount theme this month is COZY. If you can come up with a cozy concept, you get $50 off the regular price. Any rating, one character or two. 20 slots, signups here: tally.so/r/w7kaEz

Wing-its by Jonas

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 2d

If you need cozy ideas: sipping hot chocolate, relaxing by the fireside, cuddling under blankets, reading a good book, etc. Basically what they refer to as "hygge" in Scandinavia. (It's such a great word.)

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 2d

Reopening for more wing-its. Discount theme this month is COZY. If you can come up with a cozy concept, you get $50 off the regular price. Any rating, one character or two. 20 slots, signups here: tally.so/r/w7kaEz

Wing-its by Jonas

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

tally.so

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 2d

Hey, it's OK. It'll be ready when it's ready. Don't rush it, make sure it's exactly the way you want it to be👍

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 3d

This game sucks, whenever I play against anyone we both get stalemated in 1920s jazz

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 4d

"Why do you have a carrot?" feels like a great opportunity for some sort of punchline

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 5d

While I'm really looking forward to the release, I'm glad you all are taking your time and not crunching yourselves. Hang in there and best of luck👍

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jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 6d

Slurpers

jonas @artofjonas.bsky.social · 9d

Eleventy-six

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