There was a time where I had considered trying to join Hiveworks, but I always talked myself out of it (mostly cause I didn't think they'd like my work). What I learned from all the posts/shares is not only would they not have liked my work, they would've probably crushed my love of comics.

Heeeyy, we can finally talk about this! So, I would like to co-sign everything in this open letter. I would also like to tell everyone about a specific grievance that @femonologue.bsky.social and I have with Xellette after the mishandling of our kickstarter. Screencap/receipts in🧵 to follow!

Not sure I have too many Hivework followers, but I can safely vouch for Riiser. He does excellent YouTube documentaries

For anyone who ever wanted to know why I left Hiveworks, please read this. My friends and peers there were amazing - and their vast reserves of hard work and creativity were used and abused in so many ways. We came together to share our stories, and thank goodness we did. Thank you for listening.

Not sure I have too many Hivework followers, but I can safely vouch for Riiser. He does excellent YouTube documentaries

10/10 recommend. I have a few of these books on my reference shelf!

Oh yeah I spoke with these people once (about re-releasing NO MERCY as a webcomic) and the vibes were SO off, like the gal I spoke to was SO condescending I could not match it up in any way with their “we’re a supportive webcomics collective” marketing

With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]

It's been a long ten years and I finally get to talk publicly about what happened behind closed doors. Please take the time to read this letter and please avoid working with these people. You are more valuable than an opportunity for people like them to use you as cash cow for your work. 🧵

The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...

New laptop comes with Spider Solitaire! Haven't played that in so long!

If you're taking to the streets to protest, know your rights.

If you're sick of the NYT and other national outlets downplaying the horrors that billionaires and Trump inflict upon us, follow the independent outlets and journalists in @laminda.bsky.social's starter pack. They're better. go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e

Believe it or not, it was once very unusual to see videos of people getting killed. Now we're all going frame by frame. Take care of your brains folks. You can't make this murder right by replaying it.

Absolutely this. A writer that uses genAi por artwork, an artist that uses genai to answer emails, music artists that use genai for making a videoclip. I despise all of them. I don't think they don't understand how AI works, I think they believe their art is more valuable than the others. 🖕

Reminder that Spotify supports ICE. Cancel your subscription.

years ago I made a tweet that was like "the thing they don't tell you about comics is how many god damn doorframes you have to draw" and i'm here to say: it continues. people opening doors. knocking on doors. stepping through doorframes. i'm still fucking drawing all of it. it never ends

please do not bring your phone to a protest

Called shot: Given he's being labeled public enemy #1 at this point, we're going to be getting an incoming press release saying that he's suffering from mental duress from all the people making his life miserable and that he should be compensated for this injury.

DOOMPOSTING CHECKPOINT: stop fucking doing that. you being panicked and depressed helps nothing go drink some water

ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.

Finally got around to supporting this! Can't wait to check it out and hopefully switch to using it in the future :3 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pan...

THE FINAL DAY. You have until 8AM Eastern tomorrow to get in on this! Late pledges ARE active, but why miss out on the hype?

Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"

I think it's a matter of national survival at this point. Throughout America's history, we have continually "forgiven" or otherwise refused to hold people at the very top accountable. I understand it. But it's a failed policy. It has done nothing but encourage more ambitious abusers.

The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.

In Canada, a couple of conservative MPs joined the liberals in order to pass some laws. Too bad we can’t get a couple of Republicans to behave similarly in the name of saving the republic.

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LRT: I fucking hate shopping for laptops right now because EVERY GOD DAMN ONE automatically comes with AI installed on it. Hell— most replace a crucial button I use with an AI button, so the chances of me accidentally clicking it while working is guarantied to happen 🥲

I agree, but the problem is this: *Congress introduces bill* Fox/Newsmax/OAN: "The liberal elites are trying to BRAINWASH your children :0" *Reps and senators who are 100% bought and sold go on TV to blast the idea, death threats ensue, the bill dies, the right champions it as a 'win for freedom'*

Tue, Jan 6, 2026 Steps of the New York Public Library On the anniversary of the Jan 6th Insurrection, Rise and Resist publicly announced the list of crimes and constitutional violations perpetrated against the American people by this lawless President and his regime. Impeach, Convict, Remove!

one problem with learning is it will make you so angry at how stupid everything is

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🎵 EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN 🎵 🎵 EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN 🎵

Killed my progressive streak today by getting my flu and COVID boosters. I am slowly emerging from the shot sleepies that knocked me out for the last 4 hours 🙃

No, it was a successful coup. None of the people who led it were punished, and are in fact back in power, rewarded for their efforts to break the system by running it. Donald Trump is currently the dictator he attempted to become 5 years ago, and it’s because nobody treated trying as a crime.

Also, by the way, it's absolutely ridiculous that I'm the one that has to do the math on the labor and not the publisher. These are editors that don't have comic experience and they simply don't know what's involved... and also don't understand when I try to break it down.

HEY PUBLISHERS: pay attention to this entire thread; and recognize that a HUGE part of the problem is assigning comics projects to editors with no comics knowledge or experience. Editing comics is a discrete discipline, and when you don't recognize that, you fuck both creators and yourself over.

Woke up early. Cleaned my bathroom. Checked on my pets. About to start yoga. Read the horrible GOP house rep from the last place I lived kicked the bucket so now there is an even SLIMMER majority in the House. Good morning ♥️

1. Hundreds of corps that pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 5 years But we've identified 10 promise keepers: Farmers Airbnb Expedia Nike Clorox Eversource Energy Holland & Hart Qurate Whirlpool Lyft

Starting tomorrow, the Trump administration is set to send notices to 1,000 student loan borrowers (first round) noticing them of an intent to garnish their wages for student loan debt. This is cruel and unnecessary. If you receive a notice, send it to us and we'll try to help.

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never have i felt more personally attacked by a post

*looks over at Schumer and Jeffries*

Being an American feels like getting on a school bus and then your bus driver decides to do a drive by

I'm seeing a lot of posts to call your reps but little on actually how. 5calls.org is a great site where you can put in your zip code and get numbers for your house representative and two senators. You also can get a script if you're like me and stumble over your thoughts.

I am so fucking tired yall.