Thanks for this. The posts have been mostly me trying with no prior experience. I will certainly adjust things with this feedback. I haven't posted there in some time, and I think I have gotten better overall, but you make a very valid criticism about accessibility.
No, that is really valid. It just kinda sucks to see something you spent hours on get that, when a 15 year old meme can pull 700.
That might be the case with !high_quality_gifs@lemmy.sdf.org.
I did eventually (recently) post to the comms you mentioned. It did help, because someone other than me finally posted there and it was really refreshing.
Nah, I legit enjoy it as a hobby. I did let things get to me trying to make stuff people would enjoy, there's no question about that. Spend hours on something, enjoy making it, only for people to not care about the end result is disheartening. Imagine having fun making a painting for a year with the goal of making people happy only for no one to look at it.
Maybe with that community, you could crosspost to !historyartifacts@lemmy.world and get some traction. I think there is overlap there.
But yeah. People are really quick to say "be the change you wish to see" without ever had the perspective of putting in the work.
Is... is Pon Far off limits?
OK, this pretty high effort stuff if you made the Picard sprite and everything. Amazing.
I've finally gotten around to Mindustry after seeing a post about it in a FOSS community here. Hell of a game!
The teacher had also known Ty for a single day. I really can't put too much blame on them, given the law and potential risks that are sadly too real in modern times.
The administration, however, were likely to know of his autism and probably could have handled things in a way that would have deescalated the situation with the cops (that they were required to call).
Not to say they are necessarily to blame (they don't want to lose their jobs or see jail time), and I wasn't there, but it seems like the whole thing could have been handled better from top to bottom.
It absolutely boggles my mind. When I was in 5th grade we rode bikes everywhere without anyone caring outside being home in time to eat and do homework. Less than a mile is visible without effort, possibly even if there are hills in the way.
Sigh... I had to do it:
[Title: "A Taco for the Ages" - Taco Bell Ad Script]
Opening Scene:
(Historical figures sit around a modern Taco Bell table, a mix of respectful lighting and serene ambiance, bridging time and culture.)
Voiceover: "Throughout history, great minds have gathered to inspire change, to push the boundaries of justice, to create a better future for us all. And today, they come together to experience something else transformative: the Doritos Locos Taco."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (taking his first bite): "Now, this is a taste of something different. Injustice anywhere may be a threat to justice everywhere, but flavor everywhere—now, that’s a cause I can support. It reminds me that small acts of joy are powerful. They bring people together."
Rosa Parks (smiling as she tries a bite): "You know, I took a seat once that changed things, and I’d do it again right here for this taco. The right to flavor, the right to joy—those are things worth standing up for, too."
Mahatma Gandhi (pausing, contemplative after taking a bite): "This is simple, yet bold. It speaks to the spirit of creativity and humble beginnings, and to the power of something new to unite us. A peaceful flavor revolution, indeed."
Cesar Chavez (nodding): "This brings people to the table, just like we did in the fields. Fairness and respect, community and flavor—together, they remind us of what we’re fighting for."
Malala Yousafzai (smiling, takes a bite): "It’s amazing how one bite can change your whole view of what’s possible. A taco that breaks boundaries—it’s a reminder that change is everywhere, even in what we choose to share with each other."
Voiceover: "Some ideas are more than just flavor; they’re a celebration of what we can achieve together. At Taco Bell, we’re proud to serve moments of joy, community, and connection, one Doritos Locos Taco at a time."
Screen fades to black, Taco Bell logo appears.
Voiceover: "Taco Bell: Feeding your desire for flavor, community, and change."
Yeah, I'm reposting because it's been months. Sue me, but talk to my lawyer first:
Trump winning supports the genocide of every LGBTQ+ person in all of North America, be it directly or indirectly. No one wants what is happening in Gaza. But, I have to say the potential genocide (in the sense of complete erasure of culture as well as open murders with little to no consequences sense) here is even higher.
I have the unfortunate circumstance of being a trans woman in GA. I already have had to completely shut off most contact with people, both work and personal.
I’ve already had rocks thrown at me in an attempt to kill me (this was years ago, even). I already feel like I have to carry a gun. If things go the way they seem, I will even have to order in groceries because it will further empower the people that hate my existence.
The foreign policy is shit, no question. However, I don’t like the possibility of being raped and murdered by some asshole that thinks he understands Co² emissions after watching some video.
I have a lot to say here, especially as a very blue collar machinist. I will refrain, though.
In conclusion: by “avoiding” the genocide in Gaza (which would have in my opinion had a much higher chance of being resolved with Democratic policies), you have also doomed people like me to maybe live in fear for the rest of our lives.
We'll go down to Risa, have a few laughs.