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ValMonstera

@valmonstera.bsky.social

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☀️ Agender | Demi-pansexual | Autistic 🌿 I'm Val! My pronouns are they/them. I draw a lot and stream on Twitch! 🎨COMMS: OPEN (thru Ko-fi) Tags: #art | #ValMonsterart (art of my VTuber) Twitch: twitch.tv/valmonstera Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/valmonstera

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ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · Oct 21

Helloooo Bluesky!

The name is ValMonstera, but you can call me Val!
I am a superhero VTuber who likes to draw and stream on Twitch! I make all my own assets. Occasionally I do commissions!

💜TWITCH: twitch.tv/valmonstera
💌KO-FI: ko-fi.com/valmonstera
🏡CARRD: valmonstera.carrd.co

🎨🏷️ #ValMonsterart

A drawing of ValMonstera! Val is midair and being viewed from below. They have one leg outstretched and one leg bent. They look down at the viewer, with a cocky smile and with their tongue out. They are throwing peace signs with both hands. The ground lines the bottom of the frame with blades of grass flying upwards into the air. The sky above Val is big and blue, adorned with concentric rings of clouds.

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💾✿Mandi✿💾 @malldummy.bsky.social · 2d

NEW PRINT ALERT!
5x7", 8x12", and 16x20" sizes available!~

👉🔗: mandiquin-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bod...

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 5h

it asks for either photo ID, a selfie, a credit card, or your email.

But yt already HAS my email? google just wants permission to rife through my inbox (like it isn't already doing that)

I'm not keen on giving them EVEN MORE of my information just so they can sell it or lose it in a data breach

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 5h

I dont see anything about it being required by my state. But it looks like YouTube rolled out an AI that guesses your age using your watch history, and if it guesses you're under 18, it'll ask to verify
i mostly watch yt for political videos, but oh no, there's Nintendo content in my watch history!

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 6h

YouTube just asked to verify my age. Bye youtube 🖐

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

If you HAVE to order online, FTD's website itself might be your best bet? I can't vouch for whether their site is free of the issues I mentioned, tho speaking as someone in the industry, they are far better than most.

But still, it's best to support local florists by ordering with them directly. 🧡

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

If you're unable to make phone calls, consider going to YOUR OWN local florist. If they're in the FTD network, they can send your order to another florist for little to no charge. You may not learn who the other florist will be, but your florist will charge you (and pay the other florist) properly.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

A five-second google search can save you, the florist, and your loved one from these grifters.

Find a florist in your loved one's area and call them. You will know who's making your bouquet AND get a bouquet that is actually worth what you paid for it.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

6 - The company will often not tell you where they sent your order, nor will they give the florist your info.

This is only to keep you from finding out who the florist is, how little money they were actually given for your order, and how easy it would've been to just order from the florist instead.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

5 - You have no control over what florist gets your order.

Their "local florist" might actually be a corporate grocer's floral department, like Kroger or Safeway-Albertsons, if they're the closest FTD florist to your loved one's address. Something to consider if you are against any big grocers.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

4 - Remakes are unfortunately common.

Understandably, when someone pays $80 for flowers, they expect an $80 bouquet. But when a small bouquet arrives, they'll call to complain. The online company then calls the florist to demand a remake and not pay them for it, costing the florist even more.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

3 - Companies underpaying the florist for your order.

When the online company takes a large cut AND doesn't pay the florist to deliver, the florist can only do one of two things. They can either make your bouquet smaller to make up the cost, or eat the cost and risk their business.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

2 - Offering shady discounts.

They will often give you a deal for free delivery, or 10% off, etc., when the florists themselves don't actually offer that. Delivery is NEVER free for the florist. But if the company doesn't charge you that fee, the florist doesn't get it, either. Which leads to:

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

There are several ways these online companies screw everyone over.

1 - Charging you more than your bouquet is worth (sometimes double).

This is often for processing, meaning the "hard labor" of entering an address into an automated system that sends your order to the closest florist.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 15h

When you want to send flowers, do not order them online. Companies like From You Flowers, Avas, etc. are grifters. They overcharge you to find you a florist, then underpay the florist.

Do some research to find the florist local to your loved one, and place the order with the florist directly.

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 6d

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 1d

mmmm turkey

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 1d

I will be increasing my commission prices when 2026 comes along, to keep up with minimum wage in the area that I live. I have fallen pretty behind on that, so the price increases may be higher than I want to do, but they're necessary.

If you're looking to get art from a grem, the time is now! 🦧🧡

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · Jan 16

🎨COMMISSIONS OPEN!🎨

👋Hi there! My name's Val! Welcome to my Comm Sheet thread~!

💚 All prices are in USD.
💛 Slots are currently unlimited!
🧡 Typical turnaround time is 2 weeks!

💌 Comms are done thru Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/valmonstera/...

More details on each sheet in the replies and alt text~!

ValMonstera's Commission sheet for custom Emotes for use on Twitch or Discord. This version of the sheet is a moving gif which shows the animated emotes in action. There are prices listed with examples of the kind of work they offer:

- Static Emote for $30.

- 5-Pack of Static Emotes for $120, which is 5 for the price of 4!

- Simple Animated Emote for $45. This will have a limit of 2 frames.

- Complex Animated Emote for $60+. Will include 3+ frames. Price will vary by job complexity and number of frames desired.

ValMonstera's Comm sheet for custom PNGTubers. Prices are listed with examples their work:

- A Chibi-style PNGTuber for $100. This is a simple model to get you started! Will include 2 eye frames (open /closed) and 2 mouth frames (open/closed). Compatible with Veadotube Mini and other PNGTuber applications!

- A Normal PNGTuber for $200. This is a more detailed drawing of your character! Will include 2 eye frames (open/closed) and 2 mouth frames (open/closed). Compatible with Veadotube Mini and other PNGTuber applications!

- A PNG+Tuber for $300. This model has moving parts! A basic model will include 2 eye frames (open/closed), 2 mouth frames (open/closed), and 5 moving parts by default. Each extra moving part is $50. Arms, jewelry, and sections of hair or clothing can be separated to move independently of the base! Compatible with PNGTuber Plus.

**For each type of PNGTuber, the price goes up depending if full mouth animation, expression toggles, or pose/outfit toggles are desired.

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 1d

awwwww cute! thank u for sharing 😊🧡

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 1d

Soooo during stream my boss changed my work schedule for this week without asking me first. I'm now working Wednesday, which means I can't stream. See you guys next week, I guess! 😤

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 2d

🔴 NOW LIVE 🔴

Starting the Skyward Sword playthrough!! 🐦

twitch.tv/valmonstera

ValMonstera - Twitch

*unintelligible grem noises* | Skyward Sword

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Cidate ✿ Commissions open! @cidate.bsky.social · 2d

🌸 Okami Commission Update!

I'll be opening my Okami commission waitlist tomorrow, 21st of October, at 6PM (UTC+3)!

To prepare, you can read up on my commission info through here:
cidateart.carrd.co

Feel free to comment or DM any questions!

#commissions #art #okami

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🥖Kekeflipnote🥖 @kekeflipnote.bsky.social · 3d

Thicc crocodile 🐊🌈

ValMonstera @valmonstera.bsky.social · 2d

hugs for uuu 🫂

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AErchivist @aerchivist.bsky.social · 4d

Some messy notes on Safe and Effective Protest clipped out of last night's stream. Because it matters now more than ever.

Stay safe out there, folks!

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ACLU @aclu.org · 4d

If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS
You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · 5d

Actual helpful advice.

DON'T SIT DOWN IN A PROTEST
IT'S HARDER TO GET UP QUICKLY, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES
TEAR GAS SINKS - PEOPLE ON THE GROUND ARE AT HIGHER RISK
STAYING MOBILE HELPS
PEACE MARSHALS DE-ESCALATE
CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES -
STAND SILENTLY
LINK ARMS
WALK SLOWLY
DOCUMENT
NONVIOLENCE WORKS BEST WHEN
IT'S STRATEGIC