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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 14h

Did u have to pay?

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Kingbooooo @kingbooooo.bsky.social · 17h

If you, like me, have no desire to upgrade to Windows 11 but Microsoft is rattling their metaphorical "no more protections for YOU!" saber,

Enroll in extended security updates. Took me less than five minutes for both devices.

Do it before October 14!!!!!

windowsforum.com/threads/how-...

How to Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Before Support Ends

As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, many users are seeking ways to maintain their system's security without transitioning to Windows 11. Microsoft's Extended ...

windowsforum.com

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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 15h

found it! was this
bsky.app/profile/teal...

SAM @tealartifact.bsky.social · 14d

Commissions are back!!

I'll be taking 5 slots, payment via PayPal.

TOS and examples can be found:
tealartifact.carrd.co
For more examples check out my #comm tag

To grab a slot, email me at [email protected]

#commsopen #artcommissions

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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 15h

Pain

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neongrey @neongrey.bsky.social · 2d

all discourse aside, there is one machine with consciousness. it's printers. they are alive and conscious and they hate you and they'd take your arm clean off if you let them. never trust a printer.

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nym™️ @arettee.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re calling Newsom about trans and gay bills you should also call about SB 79 bc passing that is going to help literally everyone

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Izzy 🌈🎟 🔜 TWITCHCON @belbeeps.blue · 23h

the big 27 today 🎂🎈

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Mao 🦇 @mao-catches-mon.bsky.social · 2d

My profile pic is basically a mix of my Animal Crossing and Digimon character. 🤣
#NewProfilePic #NintendoSwitch #DigimonStory #GameDev #Mao_Digimon #Mao_Crossing #ACNH

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mar mar mar @marmastry.bsky.social · 1d

I will be at @drinks.aka housewarming event this Oct 12.
I will bring some comics and art prints to sell (and yes this includes 5 sets of physical copies of moomers hehe).
Come see me and have a drink ^^ 🫶🏽

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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 1d

Hmm I saw someone had medieval frame portrait commissions but now that I remember, i can't find it lol

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meyo 🌸 @meyoco.bsky.social · 1d

the knight bolero preorder ends October 12! Don’t miss out! meyocostudio.com/products/kni...

Model wearing purple knit bolero with sword embroidery on the sleeves.

Close up of a model wearing purple knit bolero with sword embroidery on the sleeves.

Flat lay photo of a purple knit bolero with sword embroidery on the sleeves.

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Beren's Reverie @berensreverie.bsky.social · 1d

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Static @statty.bsky.social · 1d

Nophica
#ffxiv #npc #art

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 6d

This is a warning to every artists and clients using PayPal: Leave the note blank or send invoices. Apparently even saying "commission" makes them trigger happy. #SaveSpeech #StopPaypros

And continue the pressure by calling PayPal. Helpful link here: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#phonescript

@Inker_comics: I JUST GOT FUCKED UP REAL BAD [shared a screenshot of his suspension from PayPal]

@MrQuessos: [quote tweeting @Inker_comics] If you are going to pay an artist via PayPal, please DO NOT include ANYTHING related to commission or nsfw in the payment description. Whether out of ignorance or innocence, you could screw up someone's job.

Mastercard

Phone (US): 1-800-627-8372
1-800-307-7309
US option selection: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111
Aus: +61 1800 120 113
UK: 0-800-96-4767
All region numbers here (and here )

Stripe

California: 888-926-2289
US: 877-887-7815
France: +33 805-11-19-67

Paypal

Phone (US): 1-888-221-1161
Phone (outside US): 1-402-935-2050
UK: +44 (0203)-901-7000

Visa

Phone (US): 1-800-847-2911
US option selection: 1, 1, 2 or 1, 1, 3
Headquarters: +1 (650)-432-3200
Aus: +61 1800 125 440
Phone (outside US): click here

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ @britpoptarts.bsky.social · 3d

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michiums @ nycc thursday! @michiums.bsky.social · 17d

a reminder ! also I still have so many of these :)! your support helps me scrap by and also be able to support mutual aid efforts when and where I can !

michiums.bigcartel.com

embroidered patch with florals on top of a bouquet that reads “queer existence is eternal”

embroidered floral patch on top of a bouquet of dusty pink and red roses that reads “trans existence is an undying garden”

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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone should read this comic Ammy made and cry with me

Ammy 🌈 COMMISSIONS OPEN @sugarnspace.bsky.social · 2d

I've decided I don't care about about proper order for Art Fight posting LMAO but for now, I at least want to share one of my fave pieces from this summer!!

A comic for @midimayo.bsky.social and @corollin.bsky.social featuring their D&D cuties, intertwined by fate 💙🧵💜

#artfight #comic #ocs #dnd

Panel 1: A large, borderless panel featuring a bright forest background full of greenery. A purple-haired priestess stands in front of a statue of a beautiful woman. We only see the back of the priestess who wears a long, scalloped veil with angel wings on her forehead. The statue of the woman has a similar veil and a robe that drapes over one shoulder. Her hair is in tight braids and her eyes are closed as she holds a bowl that fountains water out to the front. The priestess speaks, "O Goddess Ishtar, gentle nurturer and healer of the heart... I return to your gaze as your dedicated child to ask for your guidance once more."
Panel 2: A close up of the priestess, now seeing her face. She's a black girl wearing a gray sleeved shirt, brown gloves, and a pink, heart-shaped chestplate. Her eyes are also closed as she clasps her hands close to her face in prayer. She continues, "I've been waking with great unrest recently. For you see, I've been having some... um... v-visions..."
Panel 3: A close up of the goddess statue, seeing more details of her face as the sunlight cascades through the leaves on her veil.

Panel 1: The priestess opens her eyes, desperate for an answer, as she calls to the statue, "I see myself and another, but I do not see their face. I'm worried... Please, my Goddess, I need to know. Give me a hint, a sign... Anything!"
Panel 2: A voice cuts through her prayer, taking over a large portion of the panel, saying, "I found you!" The priestess screams, her hands opening as she startles and looks back towards the bushes where the voice came from.
Panel 3: A close up of the bushes. They rustle ominously... until...
Panel 4: Pop! A boy with a blue-haired bob and sparkling eyes pops out of the bushes. He has a large, puppy smile and he shouts, "Cynthia!"
Panel 5: The boy brushes off his shoulder. He's wearing an indigo chestplate over an off-white, high collared shirt with additional red shoulder pads on his left shoulder. He's still grinning as he explains, " I wasn't sure when you'd be back... so I figured I'd come check on you!" The priestess, Cynthia, blushes furiously at this display.

Panel 1: Cynthia looking up towards the camera, presumably to look at the boy. Her mouth is squiggly as she continues to blush. Her hands are in fists and she lightly scolds, "I-I thought I told Cybil I'll be right back! You didn't need... t-to... um..."
Panel 2: The boy is smiling with his head tilted questioningly. She's imagining him with lopped dog ears and a wagging tail. She thinks to herself, "P-Puppy eyes!"
Panel 3: The boy blushes as Cynthia picks a leaf off of his hand. She's resigned herself to his interruption and tells him, "It's okay, I just finished my daily prayers. Let's head back together. I hope the other girls haven't given you any more trouble..."
Panel 4: A large close-up of their hands, nearly touching but not quite as a bright light highlights their closeness. Cynthia still holds the leaf gently in her palm. The red string of fate is imagined between them, tied around each of their pinkies. The boy cheers, "Thanks, Cynthia! Oh, what were you praying about?" Cynthia immediately answers, "N-Nothing!" with blush lines on the edge of the speech bubble.

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Ammy 🌈 COMMISSIONS OPEN @sugarnspace.bsky.social · 2d

I've decided I don't care about about proper order for Art Fight posting LMAO but for now, I at least want to share one of my fave pieces from this summer!!

A comic for @midimayo.bsky.social and @corollin.bsky.social featuring their D&D cuties, intertwined by fate 💙🧵💜

#artfight #comic #ocs #dnd

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Midi 🍓 @midimayo.bsky.social · 5d

#Commission for @flarechess.bsky.social !!
Tysm for trusting me to draw you! 🌈💖🍓
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🌈 Commission me on Vgen!
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#vgen #cuteart #ocart

Ilustration of flarechess. The fursona has long brown hair, pointed fox-like earsand a toothy smile. Claw like nails are painted red.

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Valkavian | Fae Vtuber @qu33n-of-lies.bsky.social · 2d

Resharing once again! If you can help, please do 🙏

Quantz @quantumnal.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're still going through some hard times.
The kids need haircuts, we could use some groceries, and we're saving for a security deposit and first month's rent for the move.
The car was due a few days ago, and now that it's late, it's in repo status.
www.paypal.me/LiteralGhost
#Urgenthelp #Helpsky

Pay Andrew Ramsey using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/LiteralGhost and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

www.paypal.me

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🦇 Killy Witches 🎃👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 2d

CALIFORNIANS!

you can help make our state better and safer for trans people RIGHT NOW by telling Newsom he needs to sign these bills!

We need you!

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ガしガし @gashi.bsky.social · Feb 14

🐴🐴🐴🐴

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Ammy 🌈 COMMISSIONS OPEN @sugarnspace.bsky.social · 2d

October has only just begun!! >:3

Turn around time is usually a lot quicker than listed too, so you'll definitely get them with plenty of time to celebrate the spooky season! Link is in the replies of the original post 💖
#ych #commissions #opencommissions

Ammy 🌈 COMMISSIONS OPEN @sugarnspace.bsky.social · 14d

Interrupting regular art posting to announce...

👻🎃 HALLOWEEN "YOUR CHARACTER HERE" COMMISSIONS 👻🎃

Pick your fave base for your OC, favorite character, Vtuber, or whoever else you'd like me to draw! Now available on my VGen along with the rest of my commissions 💘
#ych #commission #halloween #vgen

Examples of the bases for the "your character here" commissions! In order from left to right and top to bottom: 1) A couple base of two chibis holding hands. One is smiling with pointed teeth and the other has a smaller smile. They float against a darkened sky with a red moon and bats. 2) A person lounging in an opened coffin while holding blue roses. They have a mischievous smile with one little fang. Matching rose petals surround the scene. 3) A person sitting on a giant lollipop like a witch's broom. They have a pleasant smile as candycorn and wrapped candies fly around them. The circle background is pink and purple looking like a drippy candy sphere. 4) The last one is someone sitting on a jack-o-lantern with large leaves. They make a silly "rawr" face and hands, and cute little ghosts surround them on both sides.

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