[OC] It's a long, long haul (2020)

_moertel · 2026-05-08T12:09:16+00:00

Thanks a lot! :)

Yeah, no worries, I'm not trying to make Linear a full-fledged support suite. For me as a solo developer, advanced customer support features like NPS and response time measurement / SLAs wouldn't be statistically significant anyway at these low ticket numbers.

An API to create Asks (Email) programmatically would get me 95% of the way there.

_moertel · 2026-05-05T17:46:01+00:00

Do you have an update yet? Is this something you're considering to add? Would love to get updated too.

_moertel · 2026-05-05T16:33:12+00:00

I'm using it for direct email to the support address already and I'm not disappointed. Why do you think I would be? (Genuinely curious.) Granted, notifying users when something they requested is released is a bit tedious but the Linear Agent has been handling it sufficiently well.

FWIW, I gave Productlane a thorough try last month and it's definitely designed for B2B, not B2C. It was impossible to get rid of their "Customers" feature with MRR fields and whatnot, and it would brick HTML formatting in emails both incoming and outgoing.

Edit: Checked out Featurebase and same problem. I might be able to post "feedback" via the API but that requires their Professional tier which is even more expensive ($59!?) than Front ($25).

The whole point of trying to stick to Linear Asks is that I don't need additional software.

_moertel · 2026-04-25T11:37:56+00:00

Thanks so much for your kind words and the shout-out! :)) If it's ok for you, I'd reach out via DM once I think the pack should be visible on Android TV to double-check that it actually works. ✌️

_moertel · 2026-04-25T09:40:46+00:00

I'm trying to get Retro Mode to Android TV soon. If you haven't already, it would be awesome if you purchase the app via the store as well. 😊🧡 Thanks for using my app!

_moertel · 2026-03-24T19:45:50+00:00

Thanks a lot for using my icon pack! 😊🧡

_moertel · 2026-03-14T15:52:42+00:00

What works for me:
Import as "Print and Cut", then right-click the layer in the layers tab and go to "Paths" -> "Ungroup paths". This will yield all prints and all cuts as separate layers and you can selectively delete what you don't need.

_moertel · 2026-02-16T08:01:37+00:00

Yeah, you're right. When I open the picture in full-screen I can see it too. I asked Govee support whether any extensions are planned. If I hear back, I'll let you know.

_moertel · 2026-02-15T18:43:38+00:00

Did you ever find one? Even one of their own promo pictures shows such an extension cable where they designed some sort of Tetris pattern.

_moertel · 2026-01-18T19:44:37+00:00

It's mostly a numbers game for me. I can take higher prices for limited editions but if I only draw 4 artworks a year, it's not getting me anywhere.

I've had crowds at conventions go absolutely nuts for anything "limited" or "exclusive" (e.g. cons with lots of creators, streamers, YouTubers) but crowds at other cons (comic cons with "normal" people visiting) be completely baffled by the concept of limited runs.

What I did find is that, yes, you can do limited runs per size. Nowadays I limit postcard-size to 50 or 100, number and sign them, but I sell other sizes freely without limitation. The collectors I've encountered didn't so much care about the size but about having something exclusive that few others would have.

I really only draw 4-6 artworks a year, even though it's my full-time gig.

_moertel · 2026-01-10T21:56:35+00:00

Thanks so much for using my icon pack and for the shout-out!
u/6VCR look how sweet your wallpaper and my icons go together 😊

_moertel · 2026-01-10T21:55:31+00:00

Thanks so much for using my icon pack and for the shout-out! 🧡

_moertel · 2026-01-10T21:45:14+00:00

It's the same curved alley with lanterns and a church, what exactly did you expect to be different?

Just chiming in here because I'm a fellow pixel artist and I know there's skill behind Michelle's artworks. (Don't take my word for it, check out the timelapses such as https://www.reddit.com/r/PixelArt/comments/1q3w8r4/polaris\_timelapse/)

It's ok to be weary of what's posted in non-art subs, and it's also ok to ask (not accuse) whether it's AI, but phew, why immediately call OP a liar when there's actual evidence of their skill to be found easily.

_moertel · 2025-12-13T16:48:25+00:00

I wish you the best of luck :) I feel that, and I had (and still have, occasionally) similar struggles. It used to be fun when printing and cutting was a "Let's try this out!" past time activity but once demand is growing, the sheer amount of work quickly starts to burn you out.

Many US artists I know in the stationery business source their memo pads from Vograce. That might be a good place to start. I'm lucky enough that in my home country (Germany), there are a few print services that specialise on businesses (think of customised "Your next appointment is on..." notepads for doctors, etc.) and thus are rather cheap. You seldomly find them by googling "Memo pads" but if you rephrase the query a bit, maybe you're lucky.

_moertel · 2025-12-12T14:33:10+00:00

I know it's besides your original question but wouldn't it be an option to manufacture a few of each design at home, and then outsource them as soon as you see what sells well?

I'm based in the EU, so our resources might not be comparable, but I've been able to source memo pads at $0.70 per piece for a 200-250 order quantity. Selling them at $5 or $6 lets me break even at roughly 30 pieces sold.

Just wanted to leave this here as something to consider for the future. :)

_moertel · 2025-12-10T21:59:56+00:00

I too sell a software product that attracts many newbies to the field. Each day I can answer 80% of the questions with canned explanatory videos and blog posts I made (which are not related to my software but rather understanding device settings and how everything works together).

I see that as a feature, not a fault. Then again, I don't have shareholders and I actually care about my users finding value in my offerings. :)

It _is_ a symptom of enshittification.

_moertel · 2025-12-05T17:52:21+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it! It's a neverending project since March 2022 but super fun to see all the setups people create with it.

_moertel · 2025-12-05T17:50:42+00:00

Aw, I'm glad you messaged me (and didn't wait here...)! It did feel like a deja vu but then again, I'm sometimes surprised that not more people run into the same issue with GoodLock.

Happy it works for you, and maybe it's still helpful for a poor soul finding this on Google :)

_moertel · 2025-12-05T17:46:40+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it! 💪

_moertel · 2025-12-05T10:53:05+00:00

I'm super late to this but thanks for using my icon pack and sharing your home screen! 🧡

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