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they/them | 28 | i draw and animate sometimes | icon and banner by my pals thedogzlife & bakamiel respectively!! <3
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mojavemidnights.bsky.social
I run customer-facing teams and getting a deluge of complaint calls between Thanksgiving and NYE is literally a nightmare scenario that risks turning into a cascade (a couple people quit, more work for the rest, so a couple more quit, etc)

we will NEVER have more leverage than now through NYE
acvalens.com Ana Valens | 🔞 @acvalens.com · 2d
Spoke to my source familiar with internal workings at Mastercard. The holiday call campaign re payment processor censorship is working, there is a lot of pressure being felt from your calls. This is resulting in increased response times at a core moment for Mastercard due to the holiday season
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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cokercoop.bsky.social
A BIG @kickstarter.com pledge cancelled. We dropped 14% overnight. It happens. If this story matters to you: RT, share, tell someone. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks

The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film!
#projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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telekitnetic.bsky.social
#telekitneticart #indigenousart If you weren't aware already, this is the unfortunate hand I've been dealt this holiday season: having to job hunt in the winter while a potential recession is on the horizon.

ko-fi.com/telekitnetic...

RBs on this post are really appreciated <3
A drawing of TeleKitnetic's fursona making the shinji chair meme post. The top text reads "I got laid off from my day job", the bottom text simply reads "Bottom text". "After my final shift for the week last Thursday, my boss pulled me aside and told me I'd been let go (termination without cause) with severance in lieu of a two week notice. That day job paid for all of my rent, plus most of my expenses. The severance I got will cover most of my rent + expenses for one month, but that's it. And it's a very difficult time to be looking for a job right now (my last big job hunt took almost three months for a minimum wage position). My family has offered to lend me a hand for expenses if I need it, and I'm going to be looking into options like EI and art grants to keep me afloat, but other then that, my monthly income is now almost entirely dependent on my artwork. And it's obviously a very difficult time to be trying to make a living as an independent artist right now." I know it's a pretty rough time (understatement) for a lot of folks right now, but if you're able to give some money to help me out while I'm trying to get through this rut, it'd be greatly appreciated. 1. I have a monthly ko-fi membership (Tip Jar) where you can get occasional private WIP updates for as low as 4$ CAD (about 3$ USD) per month! This is great if you don't have the change for a commission or shop items/shipping but want to pitch in a little bit to me! 2. I have an online shop on the same ko-fi! It has stickers, prints, pins, and keychains of my formline art. US shipping is available and prepaid duties (tariffs, derogatory) are factored into the applicable product shipping cost. Great if you're looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season! 3. I take custom commissions for formline art from time to time! The reason I list this last is because comms take the most physical and mental strain of all these options, and the last thing I want to do is burn myself out when I'm already struggling. If you can't support me financially, that is fine! Reblogging/sharing my posts, shop listings, and art helps more then you think! A screenshot of TeleKitnetic's ko-fi shop.
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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meodai.bsky.social
If you’re still hunting for color tools, I’m working on a more user-friendly version of meodai.github.io/poline/ keeping you huedrated
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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careful-please.bsky.social
Another two for @luckoon.bsky.social and @blysoda.bsky.social ✨🎇
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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alnica.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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kaichiiro.bsky.social
I made a video! Apparently for the first time in 2 years 😭😭 anyone want to go back to old animation memes?

youtu.be/65vnXbLJO6g?...
L R L R Animation Meme Reimagined {Remote Control}
YouTube video by Kaichiiro
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November 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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careful-please.bsky.social
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time (yeah)
And we gon' make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time (let's go)
Party rock is in the house tonight

(saw someone draw LPS on my twitter tl and was like damn thats so peak I gotta join)
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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ernie.tedium.co
If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.

www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Update November 22. We’ve updated this article after realising we contributed to a perfect storm of misunderstanding around a recent change in the wording and placement of Gmail’s smart features. The settings themselves aren’t new, but the way Google recently rewrote and surfaced them led a lot of people (including us) to believe Gmail content might be used to train Google’s AI models, and that users were being opted in automatically. After taking a closer look at Google’s documentation and reviewing other reporting, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Gmail does scan email content to power its own “smart features,” such as spam filtering, categorisation, and writing suggestions. But this is part of how Gmail normally works and isn’t the same as training Google’s generative AI models. Google also maintains that these feature settings are opt-in rather than opt-out, although users’ experiences seem to vary depending on when and how the new wording appeared. It’s easy to see where the confusion came from. Google’s updated language around “smart features” is vague, and the term “smart” often implies AI—especially at a time when Gemini is being integrated into other parts of Google’s products. When the new wording started appearing for some users without much explanation, many assumed it signalled a broader shift. We’ve revised this article to reflect what we can confirm from Google’s documentation, as it’s always been our aim to give readers accurate, helpful guidance.
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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bunchabears.bsky.social
A BUNCH OF BEARS

#art
an identification chart titled "A BUNCH OF BEARS." A total of eleven bears are depicted on the chart in varying sitting and standing poses. From top to bottom, left to right: Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos Ornatus) Sloth Bear (Melursus Ursinus) Eurasian Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos Arctos) Giant Panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca) American Black Bear (Ursus Americanus) Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos Horriblis) Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus) Tibetan Blue Bear (Ursus Arctos Pruinosis) Moon Bear (Ursus Thibetanus) Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Kodiak Bear (Ursus Arctos Middendorffi)
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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yugsly.bsky.social
I should animate over footage I take more often... this was a fun shot to make
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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tendermiasma.com
Deleted the "don't use the word commission" on paypal post! Early this year I'd heard reports of people getting shut down for using that word and it was insinuated that the context was artists were being targeted for "high risk" words.

I appreciate this context and not trying to spread misinfo ❤️
breadsticc.art Rosemary ✨ Stained Glass Artist @breadsticc.art · 6d
Clarification: Accepting payments for commissions through Friends & Family is against TOS (which you agree to by making an account), and it is TAX FRAUD.

Do not ask for comm payments via F & F. Dont let an artist convince you to pay this way, because your account can be taken down as well.
breadsticc.art Rosemary ✨ Stained Glass Artist @breadsticc.art · 6d
Lots of "don't write 'commission' in PayPal's feedback box for invoices" misinfo/fearmongering going around.

Yes, PayPal is censoring nsfw/queer artists like other payment processors. No, the word 'commission' will not get you flagged unless youre taking Friends & Family payments for commissions.
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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evenlyevi.bsky.social
How to make a seamless pattern in CSP (thread below!) #art #tutorial #artresources
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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dogfishpond.bsky.social
Made some kittycat adopts! :] They're £15 each and available on my ko-fi shop! I also put up the lineart base I made for them if anyone is interested in that.

🔗 ko-fi.com/dogfishpond/...

#adopts
a cat design with a blueish-grey fish-like pattern a cat design with pink freckled fur and a diamond-patterned sweater
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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alextomlinson.com
Made some nesting wooden owls!
Flat, wooden nesting owls (large to small) Great Gray, Great Horned, Long-eared, Screech, and Saw-whet. All nested together!
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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bonebais.bsky.social
bite the hand that will not feed
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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smdefelice.bsky.social
printed some 16x20 prints of "Big Dog Small Dog" and REALLY excited with how they turned out ✨️💕
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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alisoncybe.bsky.social
The Salvation Army are a hate group. Do not forget that this winter.
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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miski.bsky.social
I dont think people realize how ridiculously high level this kind of skill is at how much time and effort it takes to get this confident in your lines. it's SICK
meganroseruiz.bsky.social Meg @meganroseruiz.bsky.social · 12d
drawing without a sketch
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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yugsly.bsky.social
ARE YOU SEEING THIS. 40 people came together and made a UNBELIEVABLE animation of our game... AND WHAT IF I DIED ON THE FLOOR? WHAT IF.
WATCH THIS!!
scribblemakes.bsky.social Scribblemakes (Marc) @scribblemakes.bsky.social · Sep 18
RUMPUS, the #greatgodgrove MAP, has been released! You can view it here: youtu.be/jVn2bxNZxFU?...

It's been a labour of love from a group of amazing artists (see the video's description for them all!) so I'm thrilled to get to share it with you all!
RUMPUS - A Great God Grove MAP
YouTube video by Scribblemakes
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November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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tendermiasma.com
This is a really vulnerable time for paypro call centers. It's already been reported that Mastercard is stressed by our persistence

I know we're all busy around this time too but let's fire the engines 🔥
dieselbrain.bsky.social Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 26d
#SaveSpeech

starting Nov 1st we're entering the holiday season, which is a big stress point for big businesses like Mastercard and Visa. These Paypros havent stopped cracking down on Adult Content, so we need to jump back into calling them in full force again!

stop-paypros.neocities.org
November 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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solidbeato.bsky.social
Don't wanna be a cunt but whenever i see a post that's like "New scam going around, be careful" it's paired up with a screenshot that looks like this
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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izagar.bsky.social
Head's up there is a Bluesky ban scam going around. This account just joined 40 mins ago and send me this DM.

DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.

Bluesky would NEVER send a DM like this and make you scared. This would come through email and would have a more professional email than this.

Stay safe!
A fake Bluesky suspension DM. "Bluesky @blueskyguard3453.bsky.social We regret to inform you that your Bluesky account has been temporarily suspended due to security-related restrictions. To prevent the permanent termination of your account, it is imperative that you complete the verification process within the next 24 hours by using the following link: (REDACTED) If the link does not open directly, please copy and paste it into your browser's address bar. ▲ Important: Failure to complete the required verification within the specified time frame will result in the irreversible and permanent ban of your account. We appreciate your immediate attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Bluesky Support Team 10:49 PM"
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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yugsly.bsky.social
Snoopy mitosis, acrylic on canvas
November 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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luckoon.bsky.social
Sorry theres been no art ive been so busy with my Masters and convention prep 💔💔💔
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM