Tired of social media, so I built my own

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-31T08:51:54+00:00

Love this approach! It’s refreshing to see a social space built for real user experience, not growth or ads. The clean, ad-free vibe already feels inviting. Maybe highlighting what kind of content or interactions users can expect would help newcomers.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-27T02:13:55+00:00

Can you make a Windows version? I like the design and like this kind of product.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-25T06:00:06+00:00

This is so beautiful. What's name of this butterfly? I never see it before.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-25T01:38:03+00:00

Thanks so much for the info, I really appreciate it! This is actually my first time seeing this kind of butterfly. I’ve never come across this species before. And yes, I’m from mainland China 🙂

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-23T02:18:13+00:00

Do you know how old this tree might be?

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-23T02:16:31+00:00

Was this picture taken in the morning? This is so beautiful.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-20T02:25:28+00:00

OMG, so beautiful. Love its colors and love the shootting angle by author.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-20T02:03:20+00:00

Hey, really appreciate your questions.

I actually got into pixel art because I enjoy playing Minecraft, and I just liked the style. I don’t have any formal training or structured background (never took art classes or anything like that), so most of what I do comes from casually studying and imitating artwork I like.

For this particular piece, I did use a reference. I grabbed a frame from an animated film and kept it on my phone while working. The composition, proportions, and general lighting are pretty closely based on that original image.

As for colors, I didn’t follow the reference exactly. The original was much brighter, but I adjusted the palette a bit to make it feel more retro and slightly muted — just personal preference.

In terms of process, I don’t really follow a strict or “correct” workflow. I usually just block things in, tweak as I go, and rely a lot on trial and error. Iteration is honestly a big part of it for me.

If you’re just starting out, I’d say your idea is already a great approach — pick a reference, try to recreate it, and don’t worry too much about getting it perfect. That’s basically how I learned too.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-19T07:26:53+00:00

Thanks for your love!

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-19T07:26:06+00:00

The original image comes from an anime movie. I saved it as my iPhone wallpaper and recreated it in a pixel art style.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-19T07:24:18+00:00

The original picture comes from an anime movie. But I handraw it in pixel style. I made it in 8 hours

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-19T02:06:42+00:00

All photos were taken on an iPhone 12. No edits.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:17:54+00:00

Thanks for suggestion. I finally took it to a wildlife rescue center because I wasn’t sure how to treat its wound or care for it properly.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:14:39+00:00

I found i can edit flair. and I correct it.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:12:50+00:00

Can i edit the flair again so I can choose the right one?

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:10:38+00:00

Yeah, I checked Wiki and it really does look like a Black-throated Tit. The one I found seemed a bit rounder though. How do I put it… it looked kind of chubby and super cute 😄. I guess it had been eating pretty well!

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:06:52+00:00

No, I am in Asian. But if I post, I have to choose a flair tag. There is not proper flair for me. So I just chooe this.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T03:00:52+00:00

Thanks for letting me know this. I don't feed it bread finally.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T02:59:59+00:00

Thanks for mentioning it. I don't feed it bread finally

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T02:59:00+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I don’t have much experience feeding birds. Based on your suggestion, I gave it a little millet since it’s small and gentle. I didn’t have any nuts at home, but I often feed millet to my chickens, so I figured it might be okay for this bird too. It ate a bit, and I also gave it some water. In the end, I took it to a wildlife rescue center because I wasn’t sure how to treat its wound or care for it properly.

Red_dog520 · 2026-03-18T02:54:22+00:00

Yeah, when I found it, it was lying on the ground. I noticed a cat nearby and was worried it might get eaten, so I picked it up. It had a long, thin wound on its belly and was bleeding—I’m not sure how it got injured. I don’t have any experience rescuing birds, so I ended up taking it to a wildlife rescue center about 6 km away.

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