I wish people would make skins for themselves and not for others. Don’t worry about the hearts, diamonds, or comments. If you like it, that’s all that matters, yes it feels good to get a lot of positive feedback on a skin, but your skins shouldn’t revolve around that. I also wish people would stop worrying about making skins on time or frequently. Stop apologizing for not making a skin in a day, or a week, for going on vacation or just going inactive.
It’s a hobby not a job, you don’t have to feel pressured to make skins routinely, make them when you want to make them, make them because you like to make them.
I don't usually make serious posts, but I do want to say something.
People, especially minors, absolutely need to stay safe online (and irl ofc). It's really important to be mindful of who you speak to, and what you publicly post online. I'm unable to stop folks posting their age or name on the internet, but if you do, please be wary of who you're around and what sort of community you're sharing with!
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some tips to stay extra safe is not to accept random friend reqs/follows (example, on insta or discord) especially if you don't have any sort of event thing (like commissions or a contest) open. Another is not to share your (full) name, location, date of birth + age (one or the other at times as well). And if anyone ever makes you uncomfortable, don't be afraid to block them or contact someone else for help.
(i've had some weird instances on discord and games, even, and dont want this happening to anyone else, if anyone is wondering why this post is random. i am okay though and they're all old!)
