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and that’s because (1) the purpose of this website is to share things that bring us joy and (2) likes don’t share things or ensure something is seen by more people, not like they do on other sites. so, when so many people decide to only like a post and not share it (i.e. not reblog it), that tells the creator that those people didn’t think their hard work was worth sharing with others. that’s discouraging. 

and the creator isn’t the only one that gets something out of that. you get something, too. you get the joy of sharing something you like; that’s a meaningful experience for both you and for the creator. and that experience—that interaction—encourages the creator to create more, and so there’s more joy to be had for both you and the creator.

-there are enormous problems with exploitation in the porn industry that harm and endanger the people within it, and that harm is carried out mostly against women and minorities

-this is Bad

-however the last century of passing laws against pornography hasn't actually helped any of those problems, and what sex workers tend to advocate for is the legitimization of their labor, so that they can then access the same protections and regulations that people in other industries can access

-for instance football players, miners, roofers, and warehouse workers are also exploited and endangered by their professions, have to work long hours, and can end up traumatized and disabled by unregulated and unsafe working conditions. these people are used up and thrown away by powerful bosses they can't individually challenge.

-however because these industries are not de facto illegal to participate in, when these people form unions and demand better working conditions, they can at least fight for their rights.

-sex workers, who engage in heavily stigmatized work that's also often illegal, have little recourse to demand better treatment.

-even if you don't like porn, and especially if you don't like porn, if you care about the women who are exploited in pornography, you need to advocate for the legality of pornography.

-the more illegal the porn industry is, the less safe and fair it is, and people will still be working in it, no matter how illegal it is.

-again: the porn industry should be regulated like any other industry and subject to laws guaranteeing fair compensation for labor, safe working conditions, and legal resources for workers suffering exploitation and abuse.

-once it is legal to do sex work, then women can bring charges against the men who have broken their contracts and abused them.

Sex is a very human need (not for everyone, not all the time, but the general population of humanity likes and wants sex. Those of us repulsed or indifferent to it are in fact a very small minority). And as long as there is a need, there will always be someone willing or desperate enough to fulfill that need in exchange for other goods or services. This is basic human nature. We cannot stop it. What we CAN do is make working conditions safer for those people who are providing the service, and reduce the need for people to do it out of desperation, leaving only people who actually enjoy it to provide the service. This means legal protections against people who abuse or break contracts with sex workers and pornographers. This means things like UBI to reduce homelessness and the need for survival sex work. This means admitting that just because YOU don’t want something doesn’t make it morally reprehensible nor does it make that thing go away.

Commissions for May are open! All prices are in Canadian dollars!

(Our dollar is going through it so Europeans check it out! Right now 100CAD = about 64 euro ! and Americans! Right now 100CAD = about 72USD !)

NEW! 15% off Blorbo Discount for characters among BingQiu, MoShang, HuaLian, WangXian, XiMang, YanShen, RanWan, etc, feel free to check with me if some other characters in danmei get a blorbo discount (because very maybe) no strings attached!

Commissions are preferably to be paid through Paypal (NOT through the app or apple pay as they take a cut) or if needed ko-fi! For commissions, please do not send payment before the agreed upon time to avoid confusion! ✨

I WILL DO

- Fanart, OCs, D&D characters! (check out #commission example on my blog for examples)

- N/SFW is ok! Check out my bluesky mios-steamy-soup for examples! (everything is labeled properly, but I’d recommend not opening it in public probably! link in my tumblr bio)

- Anthropomorphic characters/furries in my style (check out #furry example on my blog for examples, described as a redwall/old Disney movie style)

BACKGROUNDS!

- I can do that! Background prices depend a lot on the complexity and will need to be discussed, we can plan together depending on your budget! (check out #background on my blog for examples)

I WON’T DO

- Mechas (I just don’t know how! I apologize)

- Extreme gore

If you don't have visual references for your original character, that’s ok! I just ask for 5$ (cad) extra per character (but the references can be: art, picrews, mood boards, sketches you made!)

Prices are for one character, 2nd character is full price, 3rd character and onward are 25% off each!

Send me a direct message or an ask if you’re interested!

And if you have any questions feel free to ask there as well, no strings attached!

Can’t wait to work with you! 😊