So This Happened On Gumball And I’m Actually Dying.

look I like memes. I love memes. but where the fuck did the shaggy meme come from. it’s so fucking random. what is this. who thought “let me make a meme from the 2004 cast interviews for the live action Scooby-Doo, and have everyone go on about how shaggy gained powers that can kill everyone, so they explain how they avoided that. also let’s make him kill god” what the fuc k

wait I think I’m actually here for this

james cameron: what’s the best way to adapt a manga lads. it’s by digitally giving the main character giant ass eyes like in the Japanese Style right. right fellas

help him 

Every time I see a post about updog I’m torn between not wanting to fall for it and wanting to help the poster complete their joke.

I’m pretty sure 90% of you guys picked the sword.

Dating when you live with your parents.

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Is there anything that does make you feel better, or have a sense of relief?  I’m asking because I’d like to know how we can help.  I don’t expect you to have all the answers, just that if there’s some way we can come through for you.  Does it help to talk, or does this kind of feedback make things worse?

What helps:

Witnesses testifying publicly that they’ve seen the harassment I’ve dealt with. I hate wording it that way but that’s how it works—people don’t believe women who decide to speak up for themselves, but they do believe women when others speak up for them.

Sincere, positive spotlights. When Kotaku featured my art a few years back, they didn’t get consent, and it was presented sensationally, which is common with photorealism [”You won’t believe these aren’t photographs!” etc]. I got so much hate. Really vulgar sexual harassment. That was my first experience with rape threats. On the other hand, when Orlando Jones signal boosted my art in an interview, he did it with honest, genuine enthusiasm, and it was wonderful. I got positive feedback and work.

Professional validation from other artists. Hoo boy the dream. Someday I’ll have a Wiki page.

Inclusion by fandom. This is sort of petty, but I make fanart, and fanartists are so rarely included in community discussions or asked about the shows they draw. We’re good communicators.

Just generally not being treated like a threat or a freak show. Is nice.

Questions about my artistic choices. It’s validating when people want to know more—it means you see it as real art.

Tagging me in stuff if it reminds you of my art. Tagging me in stuff you made.

Not putting the onus on me to deal with hate.

This is stuff you can do for any artist, I think. Sorry if it all sounds obvious.