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Michael Whelan @michaelwhelan.bsky.social · 21h

I was very sad to learn of the passing of one of the most amazing artists of my generation, Drew Struzan. His was a stellar talent, especially in his chosen field of endeavor. 1/3

Drew Struzan holding up the movie poster for Back to the Future

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doodlelotl @doodlelotl.bsky.social · 1d

axolotl x alligator

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Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 1d

When we write or draw porn or erotica, we get banned from having a bank account and our livelihoods get seized even if we give it away for free.

When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 1d

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues. We realize this made it less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems, but given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right.

Now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools, we are going to be able to safely relax the restrictions in most cases.

In a few weeks, we plan to put out a new version of ChatGPT that allows people to have a personality that behaves more like what people liked about 4o (we hope it will be better!). If you want your ChatGPT to respond in a very human-like way, or use a ton of emoji, or act like a friend, ChatGPT should do it (but only if you want it, not because we are usage-maxxing).

In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our “treat adult users like adults” principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults.

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Spider Samurai 𓆙™ @spidersamurai.bsky.social · 1d

Hey hey #PortfolioDay, I also make this kind of stuff🔥
linktr.ee/spidersamurai

#TinyKaijuDoodle #Art #Godzilla #Kaijū #ゴジラ

Shin Godzilla drawing made with ink and markers on paper

SpaceGodzilla drawing made with ink and markers on paper

Godzilla 2000 drawing made with ink and markers on paper

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Da Scary Rose @modernmodron.itch.io · 1d

the greasons includes halloween, right?

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medi 💕 @medi-melancholy.bsky.social · Aug 31

a more classic komakusa-dayuu #東方Project #touhou #touhouproject #東方錦上京 #art #fanart

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2d

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Snacko Racko @snackoracko.bsky.social · 2d

Remember it is important to not only take care of yourself but your plushies too!

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👽 gob𖦹 🕯️ @goblinpng.bsky.social · 18d

THANK U for 500+ <3 here's a raffle

𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 + 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! & 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗸𝗼-𝗳𝗶 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: ko-fi.com/goblinpng/ti...

first winner gets a full body piece of their oc AND i will also be picking 10 more winners to have 10% off my commissions for 3 months!

⭐ ends oct 19th ⭐

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 3d

Goddamn it's finally cold enough temperature wise to have my favorite soups and stews and ramens, let's fucking go

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 9d

Entry for the GB Pixel Art Jam 2025!
Palette: 1 Bit
Title: R4TB1T

@gbstudiocentral.com
#pixelart #ドット絵

Black and white drawing of a rat on a scale. The scale reads out "RAT".

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 7d

Haha...ah... 🙃

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 7d

Haha...ah... 🙃

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 9d

Entry for the GB Pixel Art Jam 2025!
Palette: 1 Bit
Title: R4TB1T

@gbstudiocentral.com
#pixelart #ドット絵

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deeg 🤍 @deegoo.bsky.social · 12d

Pyaari is so decent 🥺

Two drawings and two small photos of the cat, Pyaari. The drawing on the left is wearing a blue dupatta. The drawing on the right is in a gold sari with a dupatta on the head.

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 13d

I promise I'm working on stuff I'm just really bad at posting, also I never really know if I should post the commissions I do

I look like I'm a lazy guy but I'm not I swear :^] Also my mental health has been kicking me in the ass lately so my energy has been too low to draw

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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ca-dmv-bot @ca-dmv-bot.bsky.social · 14d

Customer: (not on record)
DMV: ?

Verdict: ACCEPTED

California license plate with text "GAY".

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KT @ocarinia.bsky.social · 17d

Planning new bookmarks...WIP! 🐉

Four dragons blowing smoke: red, blue, yellow, green.

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · Aug 18

Still don't have a replacement for the broken AC unit :[
I take Ko-Fi donations as well~
ko-fi.com/twiranux

Support Carmine Ze

ko-fi.com

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ERIS @petday.bsky.social · 27d

kuchipatchi doodle

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Crisppyboat @crisppyboat.ca · 19d

Happy Pacman World 2 Re-Pac release day!!

To celebrate, I'm giving away a free copy of the game!! Just like and repost to enter! #BandaiNamcoCreator

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Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 19d

is it obvious I'm not doing too well lmao
anyways back to struggling to work on commissions

Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 20d

floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each door leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each of those doors leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each of those doors leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall,

Carminos | Vgen Open @twiranux.bsky.social · 20d

floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each door leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each of those doors leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall, and each of those doors leads to another floor ceiling 4 walls and a door on each wall,