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[–] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 52 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yes, and feed yourself via photosynthesis. It's that easy you lazy artist. Now entertain me!

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 36 points 1 year ago

I said for other people's praise, not their money!

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

There’s a very common pattern of “I’m going to focus more on my own life” you get from creators as they realize this.

The financial equation of having talent and using it for free stuff for people on the internet is not a stable one. Even when you decide your reward is attention, the mental toll ends up outweighing that meager reward.