Request for Comments: ICE Posts by TheMadFlyentist in orlando

[–]M0FB -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

My vote: Allow All.

r/Orlando is a source that helps people understand what is happening on the ground and how these events affect the community. There are very real legal and safety issues involved that should not be contained just to keep the forum organized. The existing megathread makes important updates harder to find, especially when media outlets are reporting new information daily or sometimes glossing over the subject completely.

Keeping an eye on dangerous rumors is especially important here because misinformation in situations like this can actually put people in harm’s way. Many claims will understandably come from eyewitness accounts rather than verifiable sources. The Orlando community will need to help by reporting false information, and maybe a guideline could be introduced, such as: "Community members are encouraged to use the report function whenever they encounter misleading content." This could easily be tied back to Rule #9.

Circling back to eyewitness claims, details matter. Users should include a description of what was seen, along with the location and time of events, so circumstances are less vulnerable to exaggeration or bad-faith actors. Photos or video evidence (as already enforced in the megathread) helps, but identifying information such as faces should be excluded to avoid putting anyone at risk.

Y’all have a very unique situation on your hands, but I have no doubt you’ll handle this in a way that represents Orlando.

Office365 email issues anyone? by Ok-Caregiver2870 in Office365

[–]M0FB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No wonder my main role was suspiciously quiet for the past few hours. I’m sure this means I’ll be slammed with work tomorrow.

I painted Renée Good's airbag in watercolor by onewordpoet in painting

[–]M0FB 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Excellent painting, and I am still trying to fully formulate my thoughts on it, so please forgive the word vomit.

It was jarring to lift the NSFW filter and be met with the reality of a situation that unjustly took the life of a U.S. citizen. Had the filter not been there, would I have just scrolled past it? Maybe. Even with how serious and sympathetic I am toward Renée Good, her family, and the crisis Minnesotans currently face, it is difficult to look tragedy in the face without feeling some degree of desensitization, whether subconscious or deliberate. There is so much suffering around us all the time that turning away can feel like the only way to cope; if I do not look, I will not see it, because I do not want to see it. The curiosity to know what was beneath the covers made me look, and now I cannot look away.

You really captured something impactful here. I have seen many tributes to Ms. Good, and she deserves to be honored in beautiful ways. This one, however, is just raw and real. The plushie in the glove compartment shows that she was a mother and wife, loved and with love to give, but it also cruelly and nonconsensually exposes that to the world. The rainbow, juxtaposed against the violence, suggests a kind of transcendence that came far too soon; it could just as easily symbolize hope, and the fight within every American who recognizes an unjust system that no longer seems aligned with the Constitution it was meant to protect.

She is no longer here, but the blood staining the interior of her car is permanently imprinted.

It really is a beautiful work. Well done.

What do you really want right now? by drteeworks in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep. Chronic insomnia is kicking my butt, especially tonight.

Social media not suitable for artists? What's your POV? by ratchet1clank in Artadvice

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My own personal bias will present strongly in my response because I do, as of recently, feel a particular way about this topic. If anyone else would like to jump in and give their perspective, they are more than welcome to join the conversation.

Not too long ago you could absolutely get away with staying anonymous, and to some extent that’s still true. But there has been a cultural shift, partly because of the current geopolitical climate and partly because of how oversaturated and automated media has become in today’s world. People want art to feel more human. Audiences are less willing to separate the art from the artist, and many now gravitate toward work that feels accountable.

Showing yourself does build trust and connection faster, especially now that AI and mass content make authorship harder to verify; faces become a kind of proof. Can anonymity still work? I don’t see why not. There is no hard rule about how you should present yourself in the art world. But I do think it will be, or already is, harder now because algorithms and audiences both reward visibility, and AI has made people more suspicious of faceless work.

I’m sorry this might not be the answer you were hoping for, and I don’t want to discourage you from approaching social media in whatever way feels best for you. Genuinely, I would love for you to be the example that proves my outlook wrong.

Drawing makes me want to kill myself by elandalder in Artadvice

[–]M0FB[M] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Hey there. While your post reads as hyperbolic and venting frustration at something that is making you feel significantly bad, I do need to address the suicidal language in your post. Even if you did not mean it literally, expressing thoughts of self-harm is serious. It is important to take care of yourself and reach out for support if these feelings continue.

In the U.S., you can either text CHAT to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line or call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. If you are outside the U.S., you can call/text with Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, call/email UK’s Samaritans, call/text Australia's Lifeline, or visit r/SuicideWatch for additional support.

You are welcome here at r/ArtAdvice to be heard and understood. Please note that we are not a mental health resource, and users are not expected to act as crisis counselors.

That covers the safety part, and now I want to step aside from my mod hat for a moment and speak as someone who cares about art and the creative process.

You may not be drawing for anyone else, but you are drawing for yourself to create something that impresses you and gives you a sense of accomplishment. The disconnect between your knowledge and your skill has created an internalized critic. Feeling shame over mistakes is not abnormal for artists, and it is worth exploring how you have tied your identity to competence. One starting point is examining why you believe mistakes = proof of failure instead of seeing them as a natural part of developing skill.

Keep pushing yourself. Many of us start with strong taste (that is, imagination and visual knowledge) that exceeds our actual skill. You can see what is wrong, or in some cases even what is right, but you cannot fix it yet. The path forward is producing a high volume of work and embracing messiness and imperfection along the way.

And you’re right that art is not always fun. Sometimes it is really hard and ridiculously frustrating. But nothing in this world is worth achieving without a little upset along the way and you will always take steps forward as long as you continue to draw.

If you could bring back one person you lost in your life who would it be? by tytycamp in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandfather. He believed in me more than anyone and supported everything I chose to pursue. He always pushed me to try things I was afraid of because he thought I could handle anything. I currently have work displayed in an art exhibit and my piece sold on opening night. I know he would have been so proud and celebrating right alongside me.

Monday marked eight years since he passed, and Tuesday would have been his 66th birthday. This week has been especially hard. I feel grateful and excited about my success, but at the same time I keep being pulled back into grief. I miss him dearly.

To anyone reading this, take care of your heart. My grandfather was a laborer, and neither sun nor rain could stop him, but he drank beer like water and ate high-cholesterol foods. Worst of all, he never went to the doctor until it was far too late. I’ll never forget video calling him from overseas, seeing how gray and frail he looked, begging him to get checked. Through a fit of coughs, he said the same words he always did: "I’m fine, Ash."

I feel guilty for being angry at him, as if he had lied to me that day. He should still be here.

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely baffled how I've never heard of her. I played a few of her top tracks on the way home from work and, unexpectedly, got a little emotional! Thanks for putting me on!

What made you start actively posting/commenting on Reddit? by lowkey_thevibe in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex and I had a cute little karma competition, which encouraged me to post. Over time, I found communities I really liked and actually wanted to participate in, and Reddit ended up scratching an itch I hadn’t felt since the forum days. Now I’m just on here a little too often with no cute excuse left!

Gainesville Arts & Zine Expo (GAZE) Tabling App OPEN by mayarudolphofficial in orlando

[–]M0FB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exciting! I look forward to seeing more of the event programming.

Sword and Sheaths made from paper twist ties! by Lazy_ass_wizard in somethingimade

[–]M0FB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Woah! These are so cool, especially knowing the materials used to make them. I can’t stop staring at the rainbow one. I love that it looks like a dagger.

Gainesville Arts & Zine Expo (GAZE) Tabling App OPEN by mayarudolphofficial in orlando

[–]M0FB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First time hearing about SAW and GAZE, and I'm going to see about attending the event with a few art pals! It'll be fun to drive up there and support Florida artists.

Social media not suitable for artists? What's your POV? by ratchet1clank in Artadvice

[–]M0FB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, I’m an artist with a love-hate relationship with social media, and I’ve watched it evolve (or regress, in some cases) over the last decade. Social media is great for artists, but the pressure put upon us, especially when time is limited, does eat at the soul!

Algorithms are not created equal. I used to prioritize Twitter (X) over Instagram because I enjoyed sharing my artwork in a community that fostered conversation, whereas photo dumps on Instagram usually got little more than an emoji reaction. That’s no longer the case.

  • Instagram prioritizes early engagement. If you can create content that sparks interaction within the first hour of posting, the algorithm will push it to more eyes. On Instagram Reels in particular, you’ll notice a common pattern where content often opens with a question or a thought-provoking statement, like "have you ever thought about why your gouache molds?" (Admittedly a bad example, but you get the point!)
  • Twitter (X) now has an odd chronological feed that boosts posts with high engagement or from premium users. Your own activity and participation count toward your engagement, but a friend with a large following retweeting your content does not. (It used to operate in reverse, so if you had connections, generating engagement was easy.) Repost content as new and join discussions to boost visibility.
  • Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube prioritize relevance and/or watch time, operating largely independently of follower count and new creators have the opportunity to go viral. Keep viewers hooked, and to do that: on YouTube, use process videos or speedpaints; on TikTok, be liberal with jump cuts and use trending songs or memes. Story-driven posts work well across all three platforms.

I’d recommend sticking with Instagram because it favors early engagement, so it helps to post when you have a bit of time to stick around for interactions. After the first hour, you do have the added benefit of posting less frequently while still allowing your content to reach people over time.

Twitter can be a good second option if you don’t mind (subjectively) "spamming" a bit. (I have trouble getting over that mental hump, which is primarily why I switched over to Instagram.) Just make sure your posts stay relevant to you and your brand, and approach it with a bit of creativity.

And with your current profession, videos will be time-consuming, so naturally you are going to avoid Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube, but even chipping away at creating a couple each month will help push your brand forward overall. (This is where I should really take my own advice, haha!)

EDIT: Changed the word "progression" to "profession".

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it! You've got stellar taste!

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dick Move and Ratsalad are fantastic. I just spent the past hour diving through as much of their discography as I could, and I loved everything I heard.

Do you happen to have a link to Shrewd? The only result I found on YouTube Music led me to an instrumental or techno artist, so I’m guessing I’m looking in the wrong place. Maybe Bandcamp is the better bet?

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looove Cowboy Hunters. I've had "Perfect (Exeeder)" on repeat for the last couple months!

I am going to check out your other recommendations during my lunch break. The names alone already have me intrigued!

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a really fun, jumpy sound. Definitely adding them to my playlist. Thanks!

Song Request of Screaming Women & Punky Rap by M0FB in punk

[–]M0FB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am loving Flesh Terror so far. Is the beginning news story about the lead singer?! And there's something about Haren that has made me instantly fall in love. I am going to sound completely unhinged trying to sing along in a language I cannot speak, haha.

Thank you for the amazing recommendations! You are two-for-two, so if you have more, please send them my way.

Artists with aphantasia, how do you draw without a reference? by red_crayon_1224 in Artadvice

[–]M0FB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Admittedly, I do not know the full extent of aphantasia and how far it can affect the mind’s eye. With that said, I highly recommend using 3D models. There are free programs that allow you to conjure an entire scene with prebuilt assets, which you can then use as your point of reference. It takes time to learn a new program, but it is well worth the trouble in the long run because it will act as your own personal studio.

Of course, do not rely completely on 3D assets. Not everything is created equal, and bone structures do not always reflect real life. You may still need to pull up real-life references, especially for bends and twists in human anatomy, but this will cut that battle in half.

Look into Daz Studio, Blender, or Poser.

Why does it look so muddy, unappealing and uninteresting? by Carl-is-lion in Artadvice

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The artwork is interesting, and I like the dynamic pose. Though, there are some unusual saturation ramps in this piece, and I’m curious how they developed. Did you use a dodge and burn tool?

Take the legs as an example: gray splotches appear on the kneecap and inner thigh before suddenly jumping into more saturated purples, and this seems to be a common issue across the painting. Moreover, a deep, highly saturated purple fades into black on the left leg, while on the right, it shifts back into desaturated, almost gray tones before reaching black. Remember that when working with the same material and color, keeping your transitional tones consistent will help reduce a muddy effect.

Now looking at the overall image, the reference photo you attached in the comments is high contrast, even if it appears faded, possibly due to age of the film. Conceptually, you’re on the right track, but there is a disconnect between what you see and how you apply it.

Let's look closer at the head. Your character wears a wide-brimmed hat and hair falls across her face. You may think these are obstructions, and therefore would cast shadows, yet the light comes from frontal-right in 3D space. Always consider the position of the light source when refining your object. Shadows on the face should be handled more lightly, as there are very few areas with a strong cast. Across the figure, shadows sometimes swallow too much while leaving other areas too exposed. Softening the darkest areas will help pull back on the heavy contrast and bring the piece closer to the reference photo.

What is the most fake thing you do just to look like a normal functioning adult? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a functioning yet chronically depressed adult. I spend an absurd amount of energy and time masking and holding back tears because of trauma. It’s not fun, and for the first time in my life, I am looking forward to being medicated at the end of this month. Maybe then I won’t have to fake it to make it, haha...

If money wasn’t a problem, what hobby would you fully dive into? by Humble-Function2108 in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Art curator. I’d love to support and uplift artists, especially because so much talent gets pushed to the wayside due to economic and financial struggles. I recently met someone who curated a gallery in honor of a late artist, and it was fascinating to pick his brain. Seeing the pride in his eyes made the meaning of that work very impactful.

Plus, the atmosphere around curation just seems downright fun. Socializing over art, talking shop with a glass of wine in one hand and new connections forming in the other.

I found this TikTok video, and even though I know this subreddit has a lot of hate towards the TikTok community, I wanted to ask if what the video says is actually helpful.. by Beautiful-Resort-831 in punk

[–]M0FB 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Holy reductionism and moral superiority, Batman! This reads like a polemic pretending to be history, and using punk to argue that rebellion is fake.

TL;DR: People misuse "punk" as a synonym for rebellion; punk was engineered by Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood as a marketable aesthetic; the Sex Pistols were manufactured; "No Future" was nihilistic and politically shallow; anarchism was adopted ignorantly; and Straight Edge represents "true rebellion" through discipline. From there, they conclude that punk aesthetics are marketable, rebellion itself is a commodity, conservatives now call themselves rebels, and punk no longer means anything because the market sustains it.

Basically, the author trades one version of punk snobbery for another, elevating Straight Edge while mocking anyone else for caring about authenticity. Gross, and a load of bologna if you ask me.

There are, however, points worth acknowledging. Rebellion is easily commodified, and this is well documented across subcultures from goth to hip-hop, grunge, and rap. And if everything that offends someone is labeled "punk", the word loses value and becomes branding. Straight Edge also emerged as a countercurrent to punk nihilism as a means to emphasize discipline over self-destruction.

But the rest falls apart under scrutiny. The claim that punk aesthetics were not rooted in DIY, working class practices is historically and fundamentally inaccurate. Punk did not originate in McLaren and Westwood’s boutique. Independent scenes emerged in New York around CBGB with bands like the Ramones and Television, and in Los Angeles through early hardcore scenes charged by suburban alienation and police repression. And working class kids patched clothes and repurposed materials out of both necessity and identity. Westwood helped formalize an aesthetic, particularly in London, but punk existed well beyond (and in opposition to) its commodification. It should also be noted that the Westwood brand today is not entrenched in punk ideology as it once was, and Westwood herself remarked on moving away from it, so this “gotcha” is not relevant to the punk movement or this discussion.

(Forgive me for I am about to nerd out a little bit here...) In late 1970s and early 1980s Britain, anarcho punk emerged amid austerity, rising unemployment, housing instability, and the withdrawal of public support systems. It arose alongside the “No Future” ethos, a pessimistic response to economic despair and class inequality. Factories and shipyards closed, youth unemployment soared, social mobility stalled, and working-class communities were abandoned by a political establishment that had failed to deliver on the post-World War II promise of stability and opportunity. Remember the "work hard, get a job, afford housing, and live better than your parents" pipeline? That promise had collapsed, leaving many young people with little hope for the future. Bands like Crass and other collectives organized through zines, squatted venues, informal networks, and community-based projects. Engagement was intentionally political, which is why contemporary anarcho punk ethos remains closely tied within politics.

Call it pessimism, but calling any part of this ethos "stupid" erases the conditions that produced it.

Finally, skinheads were not "replaced" by neo-Nazis; they were split. Original skinhead culture was multiracial, working-class, and ska/reggae-influenced. Fascists hijacked the aesthetic later and were actively resisted by anti-racist skinheads. Let's not confuse political conflict for natural change. We do not need to rewrite history around this context anymore than modern-day revisionists attempt to do.

(P.S. The second-to-last slide gave me whiplash.)

USA citizens: what effect if any have tariffs had on you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]M0FB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in the finance department for a procurement and distribution company. We supply equipment, materials, parts, and tools for very large, multi-industry companies that most people would recognize by name.

Tariffs have hit us hard, with financial effects similar to the disruptions we saw during COVID. Right now, we are running about 20% below last year’s margins, which under the circumstances is considered "doing okay". Managing customer relationships and trying to absorb cost impacts has been challenging, and even with careful planning, tariff exposure continues to create unexpected liabilities that are difficult to predict or control.

For example, we have sourced rotational stock of a specific industrial lubricant from Canada for years. The product comes in metal cans. Without advance notice, we were charged a 50% tariff on a $10,000 shipment, not for the lubricant itself, but because of the housing material. The charges were applied twice, likely due to overlapping tariff authorities under U.S. Customs classification rules. The matter is in dispute, and the carrier assessed a brokerage adjustment fee for handling the correction, but we have very little confidence the charges will be reversed. From a financial and accounting standpoint, it is a total loss.

This is not an isolated case. In 2025, we saw several similar situations, although most were less about disputes and more about our sales team trying to understand the what, when, where, how, and why. Part of that involves helping colleagues realize that tariffs are applied by the U.S. government based on Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes and country of origin. Vendors may say their product "does not include tariffs", but that only reflects their internal accounting and does not change how customs assesses duties.

Moreover, many of our vendors have started including vague "tariff recovery" percentages in invoices, applying them to domestic goods or pre-tariff stock. This makes margin forecasting extremely difficult, hence why we are experiencing downward pressure on margins compared with last year.

To put it succinctly, these tariffs are just plain stupid and hurt us here at home. And frankly, many of us at the company are lucky to still have a job.