Sashera's Thingz

They actually tested me for a learning disability in high school because I was consistently failing math.

They discovered that I actually scored in the 80th percentile in that sort of learning.

Problem was, in every other subject, I was in the 99.8th percentile.

I had never learned how to study because I never needed to—and then, when something proved to be even the slightest bit challenging, my brain went

“LOL nope this is impossible abort”

Meanwhile, this entire time I’m scraping by in subjects like English. The assignments I did turn in, I’d score top marks—but I’d avoid turning in projects I didn’t think were “good” enough.

Essentially, my brain had two settings: “100%” or “0%”.

Intelligence is this nebulous kind of human construct that we’re not quite sure how to define (we have a vague idea about some of the factors involved, but try finding a definition that everyone agrees with). Everyone has their different inherent strengths, but mainstream academia celebrates a very, ah, pragmatic view on intelligence. So in addition to praising hard work over achievement, I’d say (reiteratively, to what a lot of other people have said elsewhere) that more than just Math and Literacy based intelligence needs to be celebrated within educational settings. 

The kid is supposedly super smart but that’s not all you need to make the sort of things he had, you need to put in an amazing amount of work, and also lots of money.

Why?

Because of edits and reposts onto social media sights, such as Tumblr, Facebook, even Twitter. The problem has been here for the past months and I really just get sad seeing everyone reblog edits and reposts of art that’sUNSOURCED.

I’m sorry if I seem bitchy, but this is a critical issue, because not only would this cut off fandom posters, it cuts off any person in the US from accessing Pixiv.

Pixiv artists are already deleting their works and accounts, more and more artists are deleting everything because of this. I have alreadymade a post about this on my main,  and so havetwo ofmy friends. You may say we’re throwing a big deal about this, but the thing is- we’re just trying to make sure that us fans and future fans have the art resources.

Things to know:

ZEROCHAN AND WEHEARTIT ARE NOT SOURCES.

I REPEAT. ZEROCHAN AND WEHEARTIT ARE NOT SOURCES.

If you really absolutely don’t know, try the Google Images source thing.

Or better yet-saucenao is a better one, as if it’s a pixiv work, it shows you the original pixiv link, if it’s deleted or not, and the artist.

If you don’t know the source, DO THOSE STEPS ABOVE, and if they don’t work, state you don’t know it and ask around.

Oh, and biggest thing for the Vocaloid fandom mainly, along with other fandoms:

this is a list of pixiv artists who do not want their art reposted or edited at all.

(Thank you endless-chocolate for sending me this link)

I see this happen on my dash sometimes and I’m not gonna lie, I did consider unfollowing the people that reblog unsourced fanarts. Especially more so on those so-called one piece confessions/dirty op confessions whatever. It’s getting ridiculous. 

However, it’s my belief that every one of you are wonderful people who respects others, especially those who have worked hard in drawing and writing all the wonderful doujins and fanarts. So I hope I can raise some more awareness to this.

As usual I’m going to illustrate it in an easy way. (read right to left)

What supposed to happen:

What you’re doing when you don’t source:

What you’re making the artist do:

Every artist grow by displaying their work and getting critique. But when their work is spread around without any credit to the artist, AND EVEN MAKES THE OWN ARTIST DELETE IT FROM HIS/HER SITE it lost the purpose and meaning.

What you should do from now on (if you haven’t been doing so):

Here’s a guide on how to use saucenao. If it’s from pixiv, saucenao will most likely find it. If it doesn’t, use google image search.

If an artist spend their time to draw that fanart, I think we can spend a bit of time finding out the proper source/credit.

2 EDGY 4 U

Since I hit 1,600 followers and the Halloween event is finally underway, I figured it was time for a giveaway! And what better prize is there right now but loot boxes!

The giveaway will run from Oct. 12 to 6:00pm EDT Oct. 19.

PRIZES

All prizes will be via gift cards for the system of your choice.

1st Place: 50 loot boxes.

2nd Place: 24 loot boxes.

3rd Place: 11 loot boxes.

RULES

You don’t need to be following me, though I would appreciate it if you were.

1 like and 1 reblog per person for a total of 2 entries each.

No side blogs, please.

 You must have your Ask/Messages open so I can contact you if you win.

You must be willing to share your email address with me so I can send you gift cards digitally.

No heckling the winners, please. If I find out you’re doing it you will be blocked from this blog.

Overwatch puppies <3

How I really draw:

Hi, all! So I just picked up the New 3DS Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundle. It came with a download code for the game, but I actually already own the physical copy.

That leads me to this post. I know Tumblr has a great Animal Crossing community, and I know there are some people who don’t have the game yet. In the holiday spirit, I’m going to host a giveaway for the download code! It’s a $39.99 value, free to one lucky winner.

All you have to do is reblog the post from now (Friday, November 27th) until midnight EST on Friday, December 25th. I’ll put all the entires into a drawing and one winner will be chosen. They will have 48 hours to respond and if they don’t, another winner will be chosen. You may follow me if you would like, but it’s not necessary and it doesn’t increase your chances of winning.