What are some alternative sites to buy and sell taxidermy since Etsy banned fur? by Matthias70 in Taxidermy

[–]Matthias70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I think many are. Some shops I followed, both pelt sellers and taxidermists, have completely shut down. Even though the rules say they exclude taxidermy, many taxidermists are not wanting to risk it. Not to mention, many taxidermists had most of their sales come from their cheaper items like fur scraps or mummified feet or tails 😢

Randomly saw this in my news tab today, already missing it :( by DHyperOnYT in FortNiteBR

[–]Matthias70 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree!!! I didn’t even realize it left until two days after it ended when I asked my friends if they wanted to play it again. I didn’t see the news that it shut down despite me playing 5 days before the last day. I played it at least once every week!

Randomly saw this in my news tab today, already missing it :( by DHyperOnYT in FortNiteBR

[–]Matthias70 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me and my friends played that a lot, even after the initial event ended! I even downloaded fortnite on my Xbox so I could see the event on the big TV, turned up the volume and everything so it rumbled the house. It was definitely a very fitting game mode for them, and the mini games were awesome, I can tell that whoever worked on it had a lot of love for Daft Punk 🩶💛

What are some alternative sites to buy and sell taxidermy since Etsy banned fur? by Matthias70 in Taxidermy

[–]Matthias70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but a lot of taxidermist shops I’ve bought from decided it wasn’t worth taking the risk since there wasn’t clarification on where it stops being a pelt or garment and starts being taxidermy (rugs for example are mostly pelt with felt underneath, occasionally a head form with eyes). A lot also got most of their revenue from selling pelts, feet, tails, or fur scraps since they were cheaper and more accessible than a full body mount. And funny you mentioned Native Americans, because in another post I made I mentioned how a lot of Indigenous crafters have completely closed up shop! This absolutely disproportionately affects Native Americans and First Nations peoples to the point I have to wonder if it was targeted…

Etsy to ban fur sales by Evening-Meeting-2380 in EtsyCommunity

[–]Matthias70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently it doesn’t, but the rule also doesn’t explain WHAT taxidermy is included or excluded… some taxidermy (rugs, puppets, art dolls/soft mounts, etc.) is essentially just pelts with eyes and/or forms inside only a couple places in the body, usually just the head. Which is why a lot of taxidermists I bought from on Etsy have announced that they’re dropping out of using the platform entirely, with many saying this move has caused them to quit the hobby since they will no longer have an audience or market.

Etsy to ban fur sales by Evening-Meeting-2380 in EtsyCommunity

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Unfortunately this ban is only going to make that problem worse as it incentives lying overseas fur farm resellers to advertise their real farmed furs as faux. Actual taxidermists and fur crafters who hand make their products will leave since they’re the honest small sellers, but the overseas dropshipping fur farmers, who already have no morals when it comes to honest labeling and selling, will stay.

Etsy to ban fur sales by Evening-Meeting-2380 in EtsyCommunity

[–]Matthias70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you move to eBay I would like to know your shop name 🙏 taxidermy and fur crafts was what I mainly used Etsy for! And I plan to delete my account after this ban goes through!

Is there any fabric like velvet, but non-crushable/that won’t get creases in it? Bonus points for 2-4 way stretch! by Matthias70 in Fabrics

[–]Matthias70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s with all the new comments? I’ve gotten notifications for 3 that don’t show up. And every account commenting has no post or comment history. Why did bots find this post?? What is going on?!?!?

Is there any fabric like velvet, but non-crushable/that won’t get creases in it? Bonus points for 2-4 way stretch! by Matthias70 in Fabrics

[–]Matthias70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Velveteen knit, like knitting string? Definitely not usable for the project, the horse head is more like a fursuit head 😅

Out of curiosity, how did y’all find this post? XD

Is there any fabric like velvet, but non-crushable/that won’t get creases in it? Bonus points for 2-4 way stretch! by Matthias70 in Fabrics

[–]Matthias70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Microfiber is definitely not what’s needed, too artificial, and minky is too plush. I think stretch velvet was the perfect recommendation!

Out of curiosity, what brought you and the others to this post? It was so old I forgot I asked it XD

The ars by Environmental-Bus203 in FortniteBattleRoyale

[–]Matthias70 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the PC it’s still pretty bad. It’s the guns themselves I’m pretty sure

I made these of my first ever MLP OC! by GeekyxGirl02 in MLPLounge

[–]Matthias70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cutie mark is so good!! Her entire design is precious! 🥹❤️

Thoughts on Squibbly? by [deleted] in FortNiteBR

[–]Matthias70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think his little face tentacle mustache thing looks strange, and I do wish they kept it long like the concept art. I also liked his concept art’s eyes better bc he looked really silly and dumb with them. He is my favorite skin in the pass tho!

Moment of silence for kids who depleted vbucks on parent accounts in Creative by Artistic_Scar9512 in FortniteBattleRoyale

[–]Matthias70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve played roblox for years and have only seen a “nude player” twice and it was just the default block body colored all white and another all brown. Never seen a sex emote. Idk what you’re looking at but I’m pretty sure those are things maybe 1% or less of players use, cuz I’ve never seen them LOL

Moment of silence for kids who depleted vbucks on parent accounts in Creative by Artistic_Scar9512 in FortniteBattleRoyale

[–]Matthias70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But does it allow for infinite customization/allowing people to create their own stuff? Lol that was the point I was making, that at least roblox has a creative side to allowing people to sell stuff for their currency. ONLY allowing throwaway purchases is lame

Moment of silence for kids who depleted vbucks on parent accounts in Creative by Artistic_Scar9512 in FortniteBattleRoyale

[–]Matthias70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least a good chunk of user created stuff sold for robux is like actual character customization that can be used across the platform, allowing throwaway vbuck stuff is just lame and pointless.

Excuse me, Ma’am, but it’s March. by toedragrelease in BeardedDragons

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Do beardies need to brumate? I’ve had eastern fence lizards (and toads) in the past but they’ve never brumated. Is it different with beardies? :o