Y'know... I'm not that fond of bloggin, or social networks in general. When I came here I didn't know what to expect. But I had a warm welcome which was kind of weird. Never had such a welcome on other sites. So it was cool, I got to know your arts, scrawly's, mr green's, thila's, ryo's manga, shiba's sexy watercolory brushwork, and very cool projects and blogs that made me want to leave a comment and follow their work. That was at the beginning. But this thing of the money, the quantization of "quality" of a post, curation "rewards"... somehow made me feel that some (some cuz there's genuine cool folk here) of the people interactions are... kind of... hypocrite? Being nice just for the growth of their stakes, their investment. I know I'm perhaps an idealist but dunno. I'm kind of disenchanted... but I'm almost always disenchanted in any social sphere XD... -_- I have some arts for posting, but I've been feeling like "why should I post stuff ?".
I wish I entered here before, when you were posting daily, to read your posts right straight from the oven... Warm and spongy. <3
Oh by the way, the last 2 pieces of your inktorture... mmh cough, I mean inktober are superb, you crowned Gerda and Kai with those lovely writings and poses... and VFX! I'd love a couple of t-shirts with them printed. Yes.
ink...inktorture XD
you make me laugh, zeeeeeen <3
so very sweet of you * ___ *
Heeey I totally understand what you feel, I’ve met many great peeps (and a ball of colours) too! At the start, it’s a really friendly place filled with all kinds of people, but most of my friends have gone back to the old social media sites. It’s quite something since those sites don’t offer any direct way of earning money, but somehow they rather post there. I guess it’s not all about money for them; some of them left Steemit without even cashing out their Steem.
Anyway I’m still around somewhat since some of my friends are still here and it’s nice to see what they’re up to :).
Da scrawly ( ~-)~ !
I miss your watercolories. I liked commenting nonsense in those cool artworks. They inspired me to express some words. I thought I'd see more of those chibi characters in watercolor, like Hayabusa Ryu and Arucarudo. Hopefully you'd share more arts here... soon
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SPONGY.... I... I have never known anyone that can use "spongy" as a compliment but NOW I HAVE FOUND ZEEN AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR REMARKS !
And I totally understand you, completely, like 99.99%
At first, too, I thought it was a great place that can foster genuine communities to thrive. Where people can just come together and lift each other up. Because we are all gifted with the same 'abilities'.
I didn't start as a big player or a whale. But I have time and I wanted to get to know others so I use my resources (time) to look at what other people are making / saying / drawing. To connect. But these days, I'm like you, Zeen. I'm starting to think, there's a lot of dishonesty and hypocrisy, and I'm disillusioned too.
Like you, I have stuff to post, but I haven't... felt motivated with posting them here :3
I've tried so hard, but now I'm out of HP/MP.
I wish I could remain warm and spongy but alas! ALAS POOR YORRICK~
ANYWAY, I'VE GOTTEN YOU AT DISCORD AND WE ARE NAKAMA FOREVER Y'HEAR
❤️ zeen
I just saw a couple of hamlet videos because of the "alas poor Yorrick". LOL Always learning new bits with a most spongy spider.
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Aww I'm glad I got to know your arts too!
Yeah, I think even without the money aspect it's a bit hard to tell if someone genuine at times since there are other things peeps could be after
So long as those peeps don't do anything that'll purposely lead to anything bad or hurt anyone who am I to say if they're not being genuine?
And mm I know the feeling of "why bother to post stuff " tear but if it's any consolation, I'd like to see more of your work!
Thanks a lot thilah you - are - grrreatness! <3