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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools’ Day 2024 on the internet in ~talk
eve LinkTumblr has boops! You boop (with cat paws) users and users boop you back and there's a lil counter at the top of your dash to see how many you've given out and how many you get and the global boop...Tumblr has boops! You boop (with cat paws) users and users boop you back and there's a lil counter at the top of your dash to see how many you've given out and how many you get and the global boop counter.
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Comment on Please, enough with the dead butterflies! in ~enviro
eve LinkI love this article! I think it's so interesting that the imagery of butterflies is the dead, insect collection version. And it's not just in professional illustrations and things, but even in...I love this article! I think it's so interesting that the imagery of butterflies is the dead, insect collection version. And it's not just in professional illustrations and things, but even in simpler, icon styles the way we draw butterflies is in the perpendicular way. Even fairy wings, whether they're based on butterfly wings or not, sit at that perpendicular view. It's just such a pervasive design that's everywhere, but once it's pointed out it's like, oh. Oh no. I read this article the first time a few years ago and now it's something I notice. I like the arc of the wings as they sit when butterflies are alive, and would like to see that more incorporated into other designs.
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Comment on Etsy sellers are turning free fanfiction into printed and bound physical books [against the wishes of the authors], and listing them for sale for more than $100 per book in ~books
eve Link ParentThank you for the rebuttal. I didn't have it in me to reply to the original comment. I'm personally surprised that it was exemplaried because it leans towards the inflammatory (saying fanfiction...Thank you for the rebuttal. I didn't have it in me to reply to the original comment. I'm personally surprised that it was exemplaried because it leans towards the inflammatory (saying fanfiction is theft and therefore its authors thieves) and the source doesn't support the core argument at all.
Even when I did a cursory Google search of my own, all the sources say generally, it's considered free use. And most of the sources that came up were edu sites. When people make fanfiction, they aren't taking away from anything, they're only adding to the Fandom which in turn can convince others to engage the source material more.
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Comment on Etsy sellers are turning free fanfiction into printed and bound physical books [against the wishes of the authors], and listing them for sale for more than $100 per book in ~books
eve Link ParentAll very good points! Spot on. It's important to remember, like you said, that it's the work as a whole that's assessed and not just the bits and pieces.All very good points! Spot on. It's important to remember, like you said, that it's the work as a whole that's assessed and not just the bits and pieces.
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Comment on Etsy sellers are turning free fanfiction into printed and bound physical books [against the wishes of the authors], and listing them for sale for more than $100 per book in ~books
eve Link ParentBut is it transformative when a writer remains true to the character? The character themself aren't being changed (generally speaking), but the scenarios they're being placed in are. That's where...But is it transformative when a writer remains true to the character? The character themself aren't being changed (generally speaking), but the scenarios they're being placed in are. That's where some uncertainty comes in. It's really about where is the line drawn since there are people, places, and things that writers explicitly use from a franchise/book/movie. Is the transformation in how accurately they can write the characters or not? Fan fic writers aren't using nebulous ideas, they're using whole elements and casts and parts of things.
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Comment on Etsy sellers are turning free fanfiction into printed and bound physical books [against the wishes of the authors], and listing them for sale for more than $100 per book in ~books
eve Link ParentI mentioned this in my comment, but the copyright for the fanfiction itself (the written piece) is still with the person who wrote it, it's the characters/world/etc. that belong to the author or...I mentioned this in my comment, but the copyright for the fanfiction itself (the written piece) is still with the person who wrote it, it's the characters/world/etc. that belong to the author or whomever the fanfic is about. Least ways that's what I've read and seen as the interpretation of copyright.
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Comment on Etsy sellers are turning free fanfiction into printed and bound physical books [against the wishes of the authors], and listing them for sale for more than $100 per book in ~books
eve Link ParentThat's not how fan fiction works. Fan fic is in a legally gray area already (some people encourage it and people like Anne Rice sue if they find it regardless of profit status). But the person who...That's not how fan fiction works. Fan fic is in a legally gray area already (some people encourage it and people like Anne Rice sue if they find it regardless of profit status). But the person who wrote that piece of fan fic still owns the right to the work they made, but not necessarily the right to profit because of the legality involving characters they don't own the copyright to. That's just the facts, and not me arguing one way or another.
If the author wanted to bind and give out their work for free, that'd likely be fine. But I don't think it's immature to pull your writing off the internet because someone is exploiting it. Alot of people who are creating fanfic do so because they like it, and it's a hobby. They are already giving their hard work out for free for people to read and interact with. The additional work of binding and shipping can be costly, especially just to undurcut an etsy seller. The fanfic writer can report the etsy listing as breaking copyright.
And @Interesting has brought up very valid point about the culture surrounding fanfic as a whole. Many authors see their work as their baby, their bugaboo. You can look but you cannot touch. And that's fine, it's easy to follow a writers wishes, as there are also plenty of writers who are out there and love to see their fanfic inspiring others and the like. There's nuances there that influence authors responses so to me it seems pretty in line that someone would remove their work.
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Comment on What is the "bible" of your hobby or activity? in ~hobbies
eve Link ParentYes! I just got a little pocket book esqu guide for minerals and rocks of Colorado and I'm so stoked to take it with me on my hikes this upcoming season. Very good to have on hand.Yes! I just got a little pocket book esqu guide for minerals and rocks of Colorado and I'm so stoked to take it with me on my hikes this upcoming season. Very good to have on hand.
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Comment on Tumblr to begin selling user content to AI generative service companies, opt-out will be per blog in ~tech
eve Link ParentMostly the people and the ridiculous sense of humor. I've been on and off tumblr since 2011 give or take so I've seen a lot of changes. But the absolutely weird brand of humor has been there the...Mostly the people and the ridiculous sense of humor. I've been on and off tumblr since 2011 give or take so I've seen a lot of changes. But the absolutely weird brand of humor has been there the whole time and that with some of the niche community aspects and breadth of things you can find, I really enjoy it. For me, it's less about it being a blogging service and more the userbase it has accumulated.
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Comment on Tumblr to begin selling user content to AI generative service companies, opt-out will be per blog in ~tech
eve Link ParentThis right here. I am just... so, so tired of the internet right now. Tumblr was a last bastion of sorts for me. I dropped it when they banned porn, and came back because everywhere else was shit....For the first time in a very long time, I will start reconsidering my usage of [tumblr] and may migrate elsewhere (or nowhere).
This right here. I am just... so, so tired of the internet right now. Tumblr was a last bastion of sorts for me. I dropped it when they banned porn, and came back because everywhere else was shit. I've found myself using social media platforms less and less over the years. There's so many accounts to keep track of, so many fucking emails, and now, with this bullshit, I may just pull the plug on posting things. It makes me sad for a lot of reasons that tumblr is doing this. It just hurts.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
eve LinkI had a Galentines party Saturday with a couple of friends and I made so many little paper crafts! I used a heart shaped cookie cutter to make a bunch of hearts for a banner (bunting?) and for a...I had a Galentines party Saturday with a couple of friends and I made so many little paper crafts! I used a heart shaped cookie cutter to make a bunch of hearts for a banner (bunting?) and for a hanging piece. I got a couple of patterns for my silhouette cutter and made a heart tea light holder (for fake tea lights not a real flame), and some little heart doilies to put on the table. I went bananas and decorated so much for it and it felt awesome to have my friends there and see the fruits of my labor lol! Overall I just really, really love making decorations.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
eve Link ParentThat's so pretty!! They're coming along nicely, can't wait to see more.That's so pretty!! They're coming along nicely, can't wait to see more.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
eve LinkMy tildes fitness pals!! I went on a run last Sunday and am aiming to get back to a run a week. It was a little awful, but mostly because my lungs weren't completely recovered from whatever...My tildes fitness pals!! I went on a run last Sunday and am aiming to get back to a run a week. It was a little awful, but mostly because my lungs weren't completely recovered from whatever sickness I had lol. But I still did it! Barely over a mile but it felt great to do. I've been letting my business get ahead of my fitness this week so I need to make sure I'm a little more active the next few days.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
eve LinkHi my tildes fitness pals! Been a very hot minute, but I'm easing back into my workout routine. I'm aiming to do weightlifting 1-2x a week and walks throughout the week with a swim or a run to...Hi my tildes fitness pals! Been a very hot minute, but I'm easing back into my workout routine. I'm aiming to do weightlifting 1-2x a week and walks throughout the week with a swim or a run to help get more cardio in. I need a new swimsuit though and they are obnoxious to shop for lol. But I've been making sure to walk at least once a week so I'm doing something even if I really, really don't feel like it. So, baby steps.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Bi-Weekly Thread in ~games
eve Link ParentEVIE!!!! I've checked out your museum!! I was so friggin impressed. It's soooo beautiful and eerie and the music/sound design you did is WILD. I was so hesitant to step into the dark because it...EVIE!!!! I've checked out your museum!! I was so friggin impressed. It's soooo beautiful and eerie and the music/sound design you did is WILD. I was so hesitant to step into the dark because it was SO dark lol. But my god, I am just so utterly flabbergasted and impressed by the work you did into it. I loved all the story telling elements and what was in the pit literally made me gasp when I saw it. I took the souvenirs and I was gobsmacked after. I immediately jabbered about it to my S/O. It was wonderful, thank you for making such a cool experience!
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Comment on Single-player games to play with my partner in ~games
eve Link ParentI will second Outer Wilds! Initially, my S/O and I played it separately, but I had a hard time with the flying mechanics so I just started watching him play it. And it was so much fun for the both...I will second Outer Wilds! Initially, my S/O and I played it separately, but I had a hard time with the flying mechanics so I just started watching him play it. And it was so much fun for the both of us. I helped solve some of the puzzles! There was a moment I was laying in bed to go to sleep when one of the puzzles clicked and I gasped and shared with my S/O and we were sooooooo excited and amazed and there was just so much fun even just watching.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Bi-Weekly Thread in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Bi-Weekly Thread in ~games
eve Link ParentAaaaaah, okay. Luckily, I have gamepass ultimate and can get the Java edition. Thanks for the heads up!Aaaaaah, okay. Luckily, I have gamepass ultimate and can get the Java edition. Thanks for the heads up!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Bi-Weekly Thread in ~games
eve LinkTHIS SERVER IS CRAZY!! There's so many cool places to go and visit and SO much of the world to see! I love how developed it is and how much free stuff there is so it's much easier for me, a new...THIS SERVER IS CRAZY!! There's so many cool places to go and visit and SO much of the world to see! I love how developed it is and how much free stuff there is so it's much easier for me, a new person, to safely go around and explore pretty much wherever. I've honestly been putting off joining the server because I knew I would love it lol. I've been spending most afternoons running around and checking out places.
I am also far more ignorant of the cool shit you can do in minecraft. I also didn't understand some of how it works when you die 😔 I died out by the flower farm and ran across the map to get my stuff again. It was night time so I was waiting and in a different screen and when I came back my stuff disappeared. I didn't know it de-spawned after five minutes of you finding it. RIP all the cool stuff I had, sorry guys.
This has been so much fun. I've been meaning to get back into minecraft so this has been a great way to have a place already built out that I can still also build a little place of my own! It's so impressive with the subway/rail system, it makes exploring that much easier. I HAVE been having rendering issues these past couple of days. I'll take a rail out somewhere and then it'll just... stop showing everything. Not sure if that's just a me issue 🤔
I'm back at it, my Tildes Fitness Pals. I'm planning to run a 5k with my friend in June! I've been using the garmin coach feature and it's been going good! I do not like the app telling me when I've overreached or under performed, like dude. shut the fuck up, you're a robot what do you know? But otherwise I'm really just getting out there and focusing on really improving my running. I've been trying to run faster/with more effort and push myself through those physical and psychological low spots.
I'm focusing just on running right now and doing some weight lifting. I want to be able to maintain better what I'm doing and then build up from there. I got some kinda shit health news so I'm just trying to take steps in the right direction without a.) spiraling and b.) making so many changes they don't stick.