My friend is opening fic comms!

Anyways, these are just my current thoughts and concerns after reading the guidelines.

Maybe I misinterpreted something? But I don't think community guidelines should be so easy to misinterpret.

I would say this seems like a return to the days of redirecting to sites like poipiku, but D. iv. says:

"Do not create, SHARE, or PROMOTE sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury."

and I worry that that ban on sharing and promoting with spread to D. ii.

I do not consider my works to fall under what is disallowed under the guidelines, but I do not want to get in trouble.

Which is a shame, as I left both Tumblr, and then Twitter, in order to post my works without concern.

I've only ever posted 1 or 2 NSFW/graphic works, and I was planning on uploading them here, along with a couple others, because Bsky has the "labels" function. This allows for a warning to be displayed before viewing the work.

But now I don't think I will out of fear of the guidelines.

What makes it "realistic"? is it the art style? or is it the viewer believing that the subject matter may actually die/be injured?

With immortal characters, you know they're likely to be fine, but if you don't know the character then you're missing the context & wouldn't know. Where does that fall?

Also, "sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury". All parts can be debated.

Some see nudity itself as inherently sexual (even when it's not).

"realistic risk of death or serious injury" can be debated to the moon and back.

Interpreting "consent" in an artwork isn't always as straightforward as some might think, so it could easily be abused.

Is it determined by a statement in the comment saying "THEY CONSENT"? Is it viewer interpretation? That can wildly vary.

Screenshot of Bluesky Community Guidelines section D Adult Content. Parts ii and iv are circled in red to highlight them. Begin text. D. Adult Content: We provide a safe space for consensual adult expression by requiring clear consent and stopping abuse. i. We allow consensual adult sexual content, including fictional depictions, when appropriately labeled and subject to appropriate age restrictions. ii. We do not allow sexual content involving non-consensual activity including synthetic, simulated, illustrated, or animated versions. iii. Do not share, threaten to share, or promote tools to create intimate images or sexual content of any individual without their express consent, including synthetic or digitally altered content. iv. Do not create, share, or promote sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury. v. Do not engage in technology-facilitated abuse, harassment, or unwanted advances. End text.

Instead of joining the blackout, I've decided to send feedback.

I believe that the current community guidelines, specifically the circled sections, restrict artistic expression.

IT'S 7:27PM?!?! WHERE DID THE DAY GO?! HUH?!

Seems to only be 2k x 2k lol

oh well, I tried, haha

This one was never uploaded anywhere, I don't think, but the file information says it was created October 30, 2020

Simply Titled: Nebulous

I don't know if it'll actually upload in full, but the actual file size is 4k x 4k.

Originally posted: July 29, 2020
File Title: Pan-dering

I'm just pandering to my fellow queers and space enthusiasts.
Based off the pan pride flag.

Original upload: July 29, 2020
File Title: Lesbos tou Diastimatos
which is Google Translated Greek for "Lesbos of Space"

In the event it's not blatantly obvious, as I don't want to make assumptions: this space painting is based off the lesbian flag.

"Scientists have named this the Transgalactic Galaxy. It's seems to be a two galaxy system, but is believed to really be a nebula full of grouped smaller galaxies. It was named after the trans pride flag, due to the striking resemblance to the flag."

Original Upload: July 28, 2020
File Title: Transgalactic

Colors used were from the trans pride flag!

Original post had lore for this one that can be found in the next post (darn you character limits!)

Original Upload: July 28, 2020
File Title: Ace of Space

Third space painting based off the colors of the ace pride flag!
Not sure why I didn't work on it more to make it smoother looking... Then again, I was still working on the method at that time.

Original Upload: July 28, 2020
File Titled: Space2theBugaloo

Second of the space paintings.
Made using the colors of the nonbinary pride flag.

Made around July 24, 2020
Originally uploaded July 28, 2020

The very first digital space painting I ever did.
Simply called "Spacee" in my files lol
Still my favorite of them all

Skao all done up that I made when doing some testing in MediBang paint.

Apparently it was never uploaded online, but the file properties say the file was made September 26, 2020.

Favorite Hat ♥

Skao made friends with Ace, and became absolutely enamored with him over time.

Skao's winter wear.

Some places are just too fucking cold for a tropical bird.

I don't think I ever drew anything in relation to it, because I developed this part much later, but he does use a spear for combat when all else fails and he MUST fight.

Some places still aren't safe though (because of the World Government, Nobles, or just general prejudice), so he will use clothing to hide his siren features if he needs to.

He also sometimes sings in bars (without the hypnotism) for tips.

It's a case of "I don't tell on you to your enemies, so I'm not gonna tell on them to you." It's given him a very good name across the seas in the years he's been working.

It also means that most ships are safe to land on in case of emergency.

They can hypnotize via song, but it's mostly used for self defense. It's also said that a siren's shriek can permanently deafen someone, and even knock them out.

Skao himself works as a freelance mail courier, and will carry mail for civilians, pirates, and the navy.

Like, way old traditional bird siren type of siren. I've always found those to be more interesting than "mermaid but different name."

Most Sirens live on the cliffs of the Red Line, or places that can only be reach by flight, so they aren't seen often, and most people don't know about them.

Detail sheets for a One Piece fan character made during July 2020 when I decided to start rewatching/watching One Piece.

For those interested, I made it most of the way? into Marineford. But Ace is my fave and I know what gut punch is coming.

ANYWAYS! Skao. A siren!

Originally post March 19, 2020

Based on a line from the song "Crossfire" by Stephen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcsD...

Heaven, if you sent us down
So we can build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made

Sketch - Sept 28, 2019
Final - Oct 17, 2019

A very sleep Husk from Hazbin Hotel

His VA actually replied to both postings, and it made me very very happy!