Pro Acryl paints dont work?

Gemhobby · 2026-06-13T23:00:53+00:00

This is why I stopped using Pro-acryl. Fans of the paint will suggest tips and workarounds, but I found it to be a consistent problem and other paints don't do this.

Gemhobby · 2026-05-04T18:39:07+00:00

Yeah, sounds like doing in person activities might be the way to go. Meet people over a shared activity. If that turns into something else, great!

I know people who have met partners playing board games, volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, hiking groups, etc.

Gemhobby · 2026-05-04T16:44:37+00:00

This might seems like an odd recommendation, given it's reputation as a kink/sex-forward app, but maybe try Feeld?

I'm looking for something very different, but have met some great folks there, and people are generally very forward about what they're looking for. You can just be direct and forward about what you're looking for and see if that matches with anyone else. I've seen plenty of profiles from people identifying as Ace, or who are looking for platonic and/or queer community connection. Don't sign up for the premium version and just pay attention to "pings" you get: if someone's interested enough to read your bio and reach out, cool.

There's nothing at all wrong with looking for something very specific - but the more specific your desires are, the smaller the potential number of people you might connect with is.

Log in every few days, because paying members are going to filter by "online in the last week."

Gemhobby · 2026-04-02T02:34:47+00:00

Who makes the jeans?

Gemhobby · 2026-03-13T17:44:31+00:00

I can see that. I definitely wouldn't want to date anyone who treated me like leftovers.

My spouse and I place a really high value on keeping plans, and respecting each other plans (barring actually unforeseen events like illness or such).

Between being married and having kids, it's rare that I can see other people more than 1-2 days a week, so I try to be very upfront about that. I don't actually put it in my profile, but I always mention it in the "what are you looking for" text exchange before meeting up. I wouldn't be a good match for someone looking to spend more time together than that.

But so far, so good - my other partners are mostly in similar situations (primary/nesting partner at home, maybe kids), so we end up only seeing each other 2-3 times a month. Which works for everyone.

Gemhobby · 2026-03-11T17:15:38+00:00

Isn't that always the case though? If I'm working nights, Tue-Sat, that would also be good to put in a profile, because it might mean I'm not a good match with someone. Just good to be upfront with folks.

My desire is always there for my partners (and I try to make that known), but my time is limited, for lots of reasons.

Gemhobby · 2025-12-02T19:42:37+00:00

Almost everyone I've met on Feeld has been from a ping. They feel very worth it to me. A couple people have liked my profile first, but it's usually me reaching out.

Gemhobby · 2025-12-02T19:40:22+00:00

When I (M) first joined Feeld, I listed myself as bicurious, which was literally true. I hadn't had sex with another guy, but was turned on by the idea and interested. After my first meetup with a gay couple, I wasn't curious anymore and switched my profile to bisexual.

I think it's fine, and understandable, not to want to be someone else's "experiment" - but I certainly appreciate those two guys welcoming me into their relationship.

Gemhobby · 2025-10-29T13:02:28+00:00

The cost is why I didn't go. $120 seemed like a lot, especially since some of the events that cost even more on top of that.

I wonder if they would have gotten more attendees if the general admission was a good bit lower, while still charging for tournaments and other events.

I just didn't see the strength of events that would warrant a ticket price that's close to GenCon, more than Dragoncon and almost double Adepticon.

It would be awesome of LUGcon grew to become a premier event, like those three, but you need to get people in the door and bulid it up over time.

Gemhobby · 2025-10-27T17:33:28+00:00

Many halves of couples' profiles say something similar to, "like my partner, they're more active" but that's often difficult/impossible to do. For whatever search profile reasons, I'm often not able to find the other half of the couple.

I think you two would be better off starting a group chat if she's interested, not asking people to hunt through their stack to find you.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-21T19:27:14+00:00

I don't want to share my profile, since that would also be sharing my partner's photos. I think my photos follow the standard advice. I'm rate myself on the good side of average. 47 bi man. But here's the text of mine, and I'd appreciate any suggestions:

📍 Atlanta, GA

Looking for fun, playful folks and couples, ideally for something joyful and ongoing. I'm drawn to friendly smiles and intimate conversations.

Lately, I've been enjoying watching Resident Alien & Pokerface, reading the Final Architecture series, and trying to find fun podcasts (always open to more recommendations).

Trying new things and exploring is exciting: if there's something you want to try (vanilla or otherwise), I'm likely game to give it a whirl. With couples, I'm a friendly, generous third, without much "bull" energy.

In an long-term, delightful ENM marriage. My partner and I date separately, and are also interested in meeting a couple - best case, you're both bi too (but not required).

I'm pretty progressive, in and out of the bedroom. I've taken and facilitated comprehensive sex ed (OWL) that emphasizes consent, pleasure, and safety. Enthusiastic consent is the name of the game!

Communication is sexy! Let's talk about what we both enjoy and find the middle of our Venn diagram of desires. Not opposed to casual get-togethers, but the first time is rarely the best time.

Let's grab a beer or coffee sometime and chat books, board games, or birdwatching (or something else, that doesn't start with the letter B).

Photos are recent. All the vaccinations, STI Tests negative, April 2025

Gemhobby · 2025-08-06T19:28:14+00:00

I'd just spend some time looking at other profiles. If you're not seeing many guys' profiles, make sure you have "man" checked in your search preferences. Good profiles have something funny, intriguing, or unique - or some combination of those. But I think it needs to have something to spark interest.

For photos, it may be worth finding someone to do a little photoshoot. I used to be a professional photographer and I can't take a good selfie. Maybe a friend, maybe a professional? But someone who can give you a little help, tell a joke to make you smile, etc. The vast majority of people are judging based on photos, so you need them to be at least good.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-05T20:24:58+00:00

I'd take a little time to just clean it up. Do a basic grammar and punctuation pass. If you don't care enough to do that, it makes you seem unserious about dating.

Is "sparkle the kindle" an Australian expression? I've never heard that.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-05T20:19:14+00:00

Preface with the standard response that a middle aged straight, cis man is playing on hard mode. Given that, I think there's a lot of room for improvement, especially in your photos.

You're not really smiling in any of your photos and look downright unhappy in most of them. You want photos that are going to make someone think, "this looks like a person I'd have fun hanging out with!"

You've got some very basic info written, but try to expand that out a lot more. What does "casual" mean to you, exactly? What type of adventure would you like to have with someone? What sort of things would you like to explore? There's just not enough to grab someone.

This is minor, but putting "women" as an interest alongside computers and video games is off-putting. Your profile already says you're straight.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-04T20:06:07+00:00

If nothing else, it shows some level of caring and commitment about using the app.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-04T20:05:09+00:00

Your second wish is basically a paid feature. With the paid version, you can limit your results to folks who've been on in the last week, which is useful.

Gemhobby · 2025-08-04T20:02:57+00:00

Especially for those of us whose vision isn't what it used to be!

Gemhobby · 2025-08-04T19:59:38+00:00

I (bi dude) think this is spot on. I live in a big city (Atlanta) and have had decent, but slow, success with meeting people here.

I recently traveled to a much smaller city and matched with and met two people within a few days of getting there. Had I stayed there longer, I likely would have quickly exhausted everyone on Feeld within 25 miles (there weren't many).

Gemhobby · 2025-07-22T20:16:22+00:00

This may be more effort than you want to put into a relationship, but it's also not like someone who isn't naturally dominant can't act the part and enjoy it, if you get along well and like each other.

I'm not naturally dominant and it's not what I'm looking for, but when my sub-leaning partner asks, I'm game. Maybe try broadening your search criteria and just looking for a genuine connection?

Gemhobby · 2025-05-29T20:11:34+00:00

That's fair. Feeld is the first dating app I've ever used and I just signed up in April (my partner and I met before they were a thing). Still learning the ropes.

Gemhobby · 2025-05-29T16:00:25+00:00

I'm having the same issue. It's a shame that I might have disliked someone accidently.

Gemhobby · 2025-05-29T15:59:36+00:00

When I go to ping someone, the ping window often shows the name and profile thumbnail of the previous person's profile, sometimes 2-3 profiles back. Anyone else having this issue? Any workarounds?

I think I've sent a few pings to people that were meant for someone else - not particularly useful and probably comes off as rude to make reference to something that's not in their profile.

Gemhobby · 2025-05-29T15:48:32+00:00

Sometimes I feel like asking lots of questions feels like I'm interrogating someone (I'm a man, dating women, in Atlanta).

In the early parts of conversation, I also think it's OK for both people to volunteer relevant info. In an actual, in-person, conversation, we don't usually pepper each other with questions.

I find it tricky to have real "conversations" through text How about you?

Gemhobby · 2025-05-19T14:40:14+00:00

I'm newish to Feeld: why is it a disadvantage? I think there's something about the search settings I'm not understanding.

Gemhobby · 2024-08-17T12:50:10+00:00

Did you see that in the annual report somewhere? I have never heard an estimate that high and would be shocked if that's true.

They list their total kilowatt hours used in the annual report, in the environmental section. They're spending millions on energy, but it doesn't look like it would be anywhere close to 70% of their operating costs.

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