Fun note on this article, this company uses comfyUI, which boasts a collection of some of the most unethical and exploitative GenAi models. This whole deal is Netflix normalizing the exploitation of the creative workers—whose works GenAi companies stole to train their models— they hope to replace.

Called member services and was told to call authorizations. Called authorizations and was told to call member services. Why is insurance ALWAYS like this? I almost started crying on the phone when she said "I don't know why they told you to call here". It's like they have a book they all follow.

a chocolate bunny ditto 🍫🐰 [ #sticker #pokemon #ditto ]

Griffon version of @bearandroses.bsky.social's Theo! (Usually I post on a five-day delay, but I liked this one so much I bumped it up the queue) -3346 🎨 #art #pigeonSky

I am moving at the beginning of May. I need $900 to help with April bills and another $4800 or so to pay security deposit and first months rent at the new place. Deadlines are quickly approaching and I am tapped out with the amount of work I can take on. Help is greatly appreciated.

I am running so far beyond capacity right now. Stretched very very thin. Could use some help boosting my art and GFM (just posted a few things). I have a really stressful few months coming up and not having to worry as much about money would really help.

I am moving at the beginning of May. I need $900 to help with April bills and another $4800 or so to pay security deposit and first months rent at the new place. Deadlines are quickly approaching and I am tapped out with the amount of work I can take on. Help is greatly appreciated.

I really wanted to hold off on opening preorders until after LVFC but I am in desperate need of funds rn. These will take a while for me to get done but I am now open for preorders on my large planters as well as a few other small things. Boosts are greatly appreciated 🙏💜 🛒 VerdantSculpts.com

Mini and Micro Arbori Bonsais have been revamped and restocked. Go grab your favorite(s) while they last. Limited stock available. Boosts are greatly appreciated 💜🙏 🛒 VerdantSculpts.com #bsnm #queermarket #sculpture #dragon

The Snowy Kobold is the featured figure right now on the Collectors Club. Choose between a fully painted frosty boy or a translucent sparkle version with iridescent snowflakes. Join the club today for just $2 to gain instant access to these exclusive figures. verdantsculpts.com/pages/verdan...

Peep Rex - fluffy little friends for Easter 🐣 These chicks will sneak into candy baskets to steal treats. They have a sugary coating on their backs to fool the human eye. Preorder one now for a limited time! I will also have some stock at LVFC in April. 🛒 VerdantSculpts.com

really tired of conversations about how we need to get people to spend more time offline that don't acknowledge that one of the reasons people ARE online is their access needs aren't being met in physical spaces. This is especially true for queer people and disabled people.

Feeling so defeated today. Moving at a snails pace this week and there’s just so much to do. Blah.

I don’t consider myself much of a horror fan, but I have been watching several play throughs of RE Requiem and have gotten so invested. My partner and I keep exclaiming in disgust but also can’t tear our eyes away. Even w the subject matter being what it is, it’s a gorgeous game.

On the phone w insurance for almost an hour only to be told that I can't take any further action with my surgery appeal. At this point, I am looking into legal action. I am so fucking frustrated I could SCREAM. This has been such a nightmare to deal with and no one over there gives a fuck.

For years we said they’re going for a genocide of trans people and for years we were told to “stop being so dramatic.” Now we’re at the point of human experimentation with the explicit goal of eradicating us. Can we call the genocide a fucking genocide now?

BABY BIRDS THERE'S BABY BIRDS ⌜ #Browt #Pokemon ⌟

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I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds. I support neither imperialism or dictatorship. Sahar Delijani said it best:

$2600 to bills today ugh. But at least rent has been covered for March. Thank yall so much for the help. I was telling my partner how amazing my followers are. I wouldn’t be able to make it without your support. Only one more month of rent to pay in this house. Hoping we find a cheaper place in May.

Now for something a bit different, a fusion of Bulbasaur and Pumpkaboo. I call them Bulbaboo. Polymer clay #PokemonDay #PokemonFusion

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Peep Rex - fluffy little friends for Easter 🐣 These chicks will sneak into candy baskets to steal treats. They have a sugary coating on their backs to fool the human eye. Preorder one now for a limited time! I will also have some stock at LVFC in April. 🛒 VerdantSculpts.com

"it's a distraction" = "i don't feel personally affected by this". also we're all one medical emergency away from living on the streets if we aren't already there so who the fuck is even needing more 'distractions' at this point. they aren't distracting you they just want to kill everybody

Today is the last day of February and tomorrow is the one year anniversary of when my partner and I got together. What is even going on with time.

Literally most of the people who made an effort to reskeet are Black people. Y'all really don't wanna make space for Black folks, huh? REBEKA NEEDS TO GET TO at least 23% on this goal to cover rent & their PET scan. TODAY. No movement for DAYS.

I was so happy to be finally able to buy one of these little fellas 😍 Please, take a look at VerdantSculpts.com There are such unbelievable sculptures there! They'll bright up your days!

#Cosclay users! I accidentally bought "soft" in my last clay order. I have a few pounds of that along with a few color boxes for $50 and free ground shipping in the US. Sweet deal! ebay.us/m/rUMZcr

My embroidery of a Yellow Crested Cockatoo. From 2024 I used two strands for this one, and kind of wish I had used single strands. #embroidery #traditionalart #handembroidery #birdart #cockatoo #artistsonbluesky

Indifference is worse than violence. Just putting that out there. We’re getting to a point in history again where queer people are gonna be sent to camps for “endangering minors” “pedophilia” You play a part in that for your comfort you’re just as guilty.

H.R. 7661 is a national book banning bill which seeks to remove any book that "involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism" from all public schools in the US. This would ban all my books, & any other book with trans themes, from public schools. PLEASE call your House Reps & say: NO ON H.R. 7661!

As always, today is a good day to support artists, writers, creators. If you have the means, maybe consider signing up for a Patreon. Buy a book, a game, a painting. Commission a new piece. Tell a creator what they mean to you. Signal boost their work.

QRP with your #Pokemon art! Here is a selection of reptilian #Pokemon that I have sculpted for past #commissions. Super Sculpey and Apoxie Sculpt. #commsopen #commissionsopen #feraligatr #charizard #heliolisk #tyrantrum

Happy Pokemon Day! QRP with your Pokemon Art #pokemonDay #pokemonArt

Man, I have sculpted a LOT of #Pokemon. Here is another random selection. I've done really popular ones like #Cubone and ones I had never heard of like Shiny Mega #Metagross. Super Sculpey and Apoxie Sculpt. #art #sculpture #commission #beedrill #slakoth #commsOpen #commissionsOpen

i have a cashapp too if you can toss anything my way for rent! next month should be easier for us but this month is really tight and awful, please help if you can. there's also my shop at ko-fi.com/kflstudios/ i have so much stuff in there that needs homes!! #mutualaid #shop

Under a new policy released Thursday, the Trump Administration will test conversion therapy on trans people in prisons. It explicitly states that it aims to help trans people “recover,” all the while forcibly detransitioning them both medically and socially. transitics.substack.com/p/the-trump-...

#pokemon30 I've only ever made Pokemon figures of the Houndour line so far, the last one was made in 2024! If I ever make more Pokemon art, what Pokemon would you like to see? #3D #3dprint #resin #pokemon

$165/1400 to pay rent this Sunday

I have a Patreon and Ko-fi. I just put a bunch of new stuff in my shop. I have a tip jar. I have 4 days to pull together $1400 to make rent. I have some savings but I really don’t want to drain it if I don’t have to. Please help if you can. This year is off to such a rough start.

The Snowy Kobold is the featured figure right now on the Collectors Club. Choose between a fully painted frosty boy or a translucent sparkle version with iridescent snowflakes. Join the club today for just $2 to gain instant access to these exclusive figures. verdantsculpts.com/pages/verdan...

Yes of course support the trans ppl fleeing Kansas. But also remember to support those that have no means or desire to do so. I got the "have fun dying" treatment when I (initially) decided to stay in FL and it sucks. Don't assume you know a person's reason for staying or leaving. Support us ALL.

We’re still looking for a roommate, starting in May. Fort Collins, CO. Queer/trans preferred. No dogs or cats as we are an avian household. Will be around $900/mo for rent and utilities. Single family house. Please DM if interested and share w anyone that might be a good fit.

It's more important now than ever before that every decent person who is not a part of the trans community stand arm in arm with the trans community, and especially lend what aid they can to trans people who need to get somewhere safe yesterday.

Colorado borders Kansas. Here is a Colorado non-profit that helps trans people relocate, Trans Continental Pipeline. Please share. tcpipeline.org

It’s not just Medicaid funding they’re withholding to MN. It’s food assistance, child care assistance, social services, job training, safety testing, public health, disaster relief. SNAP. Free lunch for kids in school. They hate us for loving our neighbors, and are collectively punishing us for it.

While looking for a specific image to include in a blog entry, I found this salt dough griffin I made back in 2008 :3 #sculpture

I have a Patreon and Ko-fi. I just put a bunch of new stuff in my shop. I have a tip jar. I have 4 days to pull together $1400 to make rent. I have some savings but I really don’t want to drain it if I don’t have to. Please help if you can. This year is off to such a rough start.