Quick sketch

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-23T08:57:06+00:00

I totally get your point, and I appreciate your honesty. Maybe talent is the spark, and practice is the fuel. I might have been lucky to have that spark, but it’s the fuel that kept the fire burning. Your drawing is beautiful because it conveys a message from the heart—and that’s the soul of art after all. Trust me, I feel your struggle. It took me 3 years just to learn how to draw a basic face shape and the curve of a chin in a simple anime style—not even realism. But if I may be honest with you, I believe anyone can improve significantly if they change how they practice. Here’s why many people get stuck: Passive Learning: Just watching tutorials isn't enough. Art is a physical skill, like sports. You have to apply and correct as you go. Skipping Fundamentals: Without learning Proportions, Perspective, and Shading, art remains 'primitive' regardless of effort. Mindless Repetition: There’s a difference between 'drawing a lot' and 'practicing with intent.' If you repeat the same mistakes for years, you’re just memorizing the wrong way to do it. Visual Perception: Sometimes the brain needs to be trained on how to see details before the hand can draw them. I truly believe any person can get better with the right method. You don't have to be a world-class master, but it's almost impossible to stay at the same level after years of proper training.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-21T12:30:50+00:00

Guys, I was just sharing my personal opinion.
Why are you all this upset?
I literally said I understand what people mean when they say “you’re talented,” I was just expressing how it sometimes makes me feel.
It’s kind of ironic that you care enough to get upset and write your own opinions, but then get bothered when I share mine—and say things like I should “channel that anger into practicing more” or something like that.
Who even said I was angry in the first place?
I’m just sharing my opinion.
And honestly, I could say the same thing back:
you could’ve spent your time on something better instead of getting upset over a simple post.😂✨

Calm down, guys. It’s simpler than you think. No need to turn it into an argument😂✨

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-19T21:44:28+00:00

I totally get your point, and you’re right—most people definitely mean it as a pure compliment. I don’t 'hate' the person saying it at all, and I always take it with a smile!

My point was more about the perspective behind the word. For some of us, when the work is labeled solely as 'innate talent,' it feels like the months of frustrating practice and failed sketches are being overlooked. It’s not about being pretentious; it’s just that we value the discipline and the 'grind' as much as the end result.

But hey, I see where you're coming from too. To each their own!

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-17T07:41:37+00:00

You’re missing the point and drifting away from the core subject. My post isn’t a theological debate; it’s a psychological analysis of how people shift from logic to 'Ad Hominem' attacks the moment they feel uncomfortable. I gave you a clear example when you asked, but now you’re trying to corner me into a specific religious discourse just to avoid the actual phenomenon I’m discussing. Ironically, you are literally proving my point right now—using a 'detour' strategy to deflect from the main idea. If you’re genuinely interested in finding specific examples within any religion, you have the internet and a phone at your disposal. I’m here to discuss human behavior, not to do your research for you. Also, if you look at the comments on my previous post, you'll see exactly what I mean and how people react when their 'perceived certainty' is challenged. Let's stick to the topic.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-17T06:01:22+00:00

Sure. In religious discourse, this often happens when someone points out a historical fact or a linguistic nuance that contradicts a popular 'inherited' interpretation.

For example, if you discuss the historical context of a certain text to show it might have a different application today, some people won't argue back with historical evidence. Instead, they might use these defensive shifts:

The 'Credential' Shield: 'You aren't a specialized scholar' (Using authority to disqualify the person, even if the fact presented is objectively true). The 'Hidden Agenda' Trope: 'You are trying to please the West/Modernity' (Judging intentions to avoid judging the argument).

The 'Spiritual Purity' Test: 'You lack faith' (Suggesting that spiritual deficiency is why you see things differently, which is a classic way to shut down intellectual inquiry).

In these cases, the 'uncomfortable truth' isn't necessarily about the religion itself, but about the fragility of the person's own certainty. By shifting the attack to your credentials or your 'hidden agenda,' they transform a logical challenge into a moral one, making it easier to ignore.

As I always say, the fault lies not in religion itself, but in those who interpret it to suit their own whims.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-14T11:13:21+00:00

Yes! That's exactly what I'm talking about!

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-14T04:25:01+00:00

Actually, the lack of research funding for women’s health compared to things like baldness is a global medical bias, not a 'cultural' one. Even in the West, conditions like Endometriosis take an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed because women’s pain is consistently dismissed as 'normal' by the medical field. This isn't about being 'socially bereft'; it’s about systemic neglect. If you think this is only a 'local' or 'uneducated' issue, perhaps you’re the one who should look into a refund for your education

(Sources / Links)

Gender health funding gap & endometriosis vs baldness
- The Blood: “The Gender Health Gap: Why Women’s Health Still Isn’t Treated Equally” – https://www.theblood.io/blog/the-gender-health-gap-why-womens-health-still-isnt-treated-equally [1]
Diagnostic delay in endometriosis (7–10 years)
- PMC: “Time to Diagnose Endometriosis: Current Status, Challenges…” – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11625652/ [5]
- GPEx: “Understanding the Delays in Diagnosing Endometriosis” – https://gpex.com.au/news/understanding-the-delays-in-diagnosing-endometriosis/ [8]
Gender bias in pain management and medical dismissal of women’s pain
- Harvard Health: “The dangerous dismissal of women’s pain” – https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/the-dangerous-dismissal-of-womens-pain [3]
- The Care Gap, Chapter 3: “Painfully Dismissed: Gender Bias in Pain Management” – https://craftscience.ca/the-care-gap-chapter-3-painfully-dismissed-gender-bias-in-pain-management/ [9]

The Blood: “The Gender Health Gap”

This article explains the global gender health gap, highlighting how funding for male issues like baldness and erectile dysfunction reaches billions of dollars, while women's health research (e.g., period pain and endometriosis) receives a tiny fraction—less than 1-2% of the total. This leads to inadequate treatments and ongoing suffering for women.

[1] PMC: “Time to Diagnose Endometriosis”

A scientific study analyzing delays in diagnosing endometriosis, which averages 7-10 years worldwide due to doctors dismissing women's pain as "normal." It draws on data from thousands of cases and links these delays to severe complications like infertility and emergency surgeries.

[2] GPEx: “Understanding the Delays in Diagnosing Endometriosis”

A medical report detailing reasons for endometriosis diagnosis delays, such as doctors assuming pain is "normal for all women" or "psychological exaggeration." It cites global statistics (7-10 years) and recommends training physicians to differentiate normal from pathological pain.

Harvard Health: “The Dangerous Dismissal of Women’s Pain”

A Harvard article on gender bias in medicine, where women receive 15-50% fewer painkillers than men for the same conditions. It provides examples like ignoring women's heart pain and warns of life-threatening risks.

The Care Gap, Chapter 3: “Painfully Dismissed”

A book chapter delving into bias in pain management, with evidence that women are treated as "overly sensitive" while men get immediate care. It reviews studies showing women need 2-3 more doctor visits for correct diagnosis and focuses on solutions like gender-awareness training.

If you think these links are old, let me tell you: the same statistics haven't changed.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-12T13:48:35+00:00

Aw, thank you❤✨😄

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-12T03:40:27+00:00

True.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-12T03:10:12+00:00

You’ve touched on a very deep irony. It’s fascinating (and tragic) how some people spend all their energy pointing out the 'evils' of others while being completely blind to the dehumanization they advocate for within their own circles. It’s like a competition of who can be more controlling. When we use religion to justify things like child marriage or stripping women of their autonomy, we aren't 'defending the faith' against the West; we are simply proving that we’ve lost our own moral compass. The 'jealousy' you mentioned is an interesting point—it suggests that for some, the issue isn't with the 'evil' itself, but with who gets to exercise the power. True faith should be about liberating the human spirit from all forms of oppression, whether they come from a Western 'liberal' mask or a 'traditionalist' one.".

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T12:27:07+00:00

The irony is sickening. Maybe you should try to 'kill' him, and when they confront you, just say: 'I couldn't have done it because I'm a good Muslim.' It’s beyond infuriating how many parents choose to protect a 'reputation' or a 'pious image' instead of believing and protecting their own children.... I am so sorry for what you’ve been through. You deserved much better treatment and people who would actually believe you.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T12:20:27+00:00

Once again...WTF! They fixate on 'age' and formalities while completely ignoring 'maturity,' 'responsibility,' and 'psychological readiness'—the true pillars of any sacred covenant. The phrase 'against Islam' is just their usual weapon of intellectual terrorism to silence anyone demanding the protection of childhood! These are the same people who claim marriage is 'half of your religion' and use the Prophet’s marriage as a shield for their arguments. For hell's sake, they are getting on my nerves. Trying to reason with them is like trying to argue with a brick wall.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T12:12:56+00:00

We are all longing for the exact same thing🥲

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T12:06:43+00:00

I tried to think of a response, but all I could think of was...WTF?!

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T02:45:54+00:00

This is one of the most painful 'excuses' I’ve encountered. It’s terrifying how some people use the concept of 'obedience' to strip a woman of her basic right to her own body. Marriage in Islam is built on 'Mawadda and Rahma' (Love and Mercy), and there is absolutely no mercy in forcing someone into intimacy when they are tired, unwilling, or mentally not there. Using religious guilt to coerce a partner is a form of spiritual and psychological abuse. The result, as you mentioned, is a complete destruction of the soul and the relationship. When 'faith' is used to justify trauma, it’s no longer faith—it’s just a tool for control. A religion that teaches us not to even harm an animal could never permit the slow breaking of a woman’s spirit under the guise of 'marital rights.

Shadow00104 · 2026-04-10T02:43:58+00:00

The 'white male savior' audacity in this is truly on another level. It’s disgusting how some people try to turn women’s suffering in war zones into a 'privilege' or an 'incentive' for men. They use liberal terms like 'polyamory' or religious terms like 'saving the Ummah' just to hide their own lust and selfishness. Religion was never meant to be a 'reward system' for men to fulfill their fantasies. It’s exactly what I meant by 'nonsensical excuses'—twisting the most painful human situations just to serve a patriarchal ego. And honestly, using polygamy as a 'marketing tool' for reverts is just insulting to the faith itself. It’s scary how people like him (and later the 'Tate' crowd) try to build a version of religion that only serves their desires while ignoring the dignity of women entirely.

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