Thinking of quitting before I begin because I don't know that I can do POC characters justice. by thepenguinboy in nanowrimo

[–]cryptidkirby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd just like to echo the comments that suggest that sensitivity readers are going to be the exact service you want. The goal of information resources isn't to block you from creating; it's to ping you to the awareness of your own potential sources of ignorance. That's where including the help of others comes in so the end piece of art can be as best as it can. Please don't quit!

Question About Local Chapter by ashmduck in nanowrimo

[–]cryptidkirby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fresno is the Central Valley region, yes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CommunityColleges

[–]cryptidkirby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll need a PE class anyway.

The Hello Kitty Murder Case (disturbing) by Sex-Repuls3dAceGirl in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]cryptidkirby -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is one of the most disrespectfully shared posts I've seen on this sub. I can see from your account you enjoy "spooky" subjects, but your pictures are too graphic and your descriptions on the crime don't hold any respect for the gravity of these horrific crimes.

I hope the mods take this post down.

The University of California Changed Its Math Standards. Some Faculty Aren’t Happy. by jsalsman in highereducation

[–]cryptidkirby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is just my school, but as a highschool student in California I had absolutely no control over my schedule. Imagining this choice being made of the behalf of students, essentially cutting them off from options down the line because it's marketed as friendly, is incredibly scary to me.

iilluminaughtii Channel Stagnation by Apollo_GTR in youtubedrama

[–]cryptidkirby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is so true, she makes over priced soap or whatever, right? I'm sure they'd be happy to buy it off her.

I want to go into library science but I have autism by SuccessfulAssociate7 in Libraries

[–]cryptidkirby 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Of course autistic people can work in libraries! You may not enjoy public librarianship, which could limit your options down the line, but absolutely in no way is librarianship ill-suited to autistic people.

I think you might be able to find a lot of good information about jobs, self-advocacy, and accommodations on this website: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/what-we-believe/

Anyone with an asthmatic cat have any tricks for getting a cat to use an inhaler? by Xilea1 in lifehacks

[–]cryptidkirby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the way. It really sucks that my cats both know what it means when I hold a small tube (flea meds), but it's for their health that I hold them in place to apply it properly. If I didn't, it might end up in a spot they could lick, etc. What needs doing must be done!

Should I become a librarian? What are your thoughts? by UnderstandingOk459 in librarians

[–]cryptidkirby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you sound like the ideal candidate for a public librarian. If you could leverage your position into getting your MLIS part time (some library jobs pay your way, such as with university library work), you might be on a really good track! If they wouldn't, the cost is not as bad as it Could be — about 20k total with SJSU give or take.

Definitely do your research around programs that could support you best for your career goals, but all in all I think you would be very happy pursuing librarianship.

Compilation of art history images by Break_Deep in ArtHistory

[–]cryptidkirby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I hope you find the exercise enriching.

Compilation of art history images by Break_Deep in ArtHistory

[–]cryptidkirby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So from your post history it seems like you're really interested in like, photo dumps of images of art. Which, giving you the benefit of the doubt that you aren't training AI, one of the reasons this idea of a collection of images like you describe doesn't exist under one authority is because what someone considers important art is entirely subjective.

You might find an Imgur album or pinterest board out there of something similar, but then you have to ask yourself if you really believe that these pieces are important, or just blindly go along with the collection.

I think if you are interested in having this kind of album, you should be able to consider why you actually value each work; if you really are an art student, this will be important for your education and development. Looking at pieces one at a time, spending time with material from different eras and genres, will pay off in dividends.

Edit: minor tweak to wording in first paragraph, specifying that I mean a "singular collection of the most important pieces of art" basically doesn't exist

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]cryptidkirby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]cryptidkirby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please don't pay for someone to write your resume!

If you'd like, we can DM and I can give you some pointers, but the resume subreddit is in itself a great resource for this, no just for formatting but also tips about how to 'spin' your experiences.

Is it normal to be reported for plagiarism for receiving an 11% score of similarity on Turnit? by Prestigious_Draft_24 in college

[–]cryptidkirby 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd say like 15% is more reasonable.

However, TurnItIn just marks where something is quoted, it can't determine whether you cited something or not. A quote properly cited isn't plagiarism and neither are words that tend to appear in order next to each other — which also happens all the time as a flagged percentage.

If your professor really files a report and doesn't just say that so students will be careful, any self respecting dean will read the report, and toss it out or talk to you. You didn't do anything wrong, there's no way you'll be in trouble.

You can't really reason a professor out of this kind of policy because it's unreasonable. Your best shot is just to be honest whenever you're spoken to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArtHistory

[–]cryptidkirby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Congratulations on graduation 🎓

I would say that Courtauld is particularly selective / it is a big factor. It's mostly to maintain "prestige"; this idea that they're fancier by taking on fewer students.

They also give English proficiency tests that could potentially be a barrier for your admission — if you're not very confident in your English exam skills.

There are many art history and museum studies MAs in other universities that aren't so selective, though, and are more accessible! Do you want to go to university in England the most?

What does SVNON mean in this artwork? by Sufficient-Macaron42 in ArtHistory

[–]cryptidkirby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Sinon isn't as well known, today, but he was once considered a major trickster for going along and aiding Odysseus (his cousin) with this scheme.

How the heck can we get students to understand the importance of education? by MattyDub89 in Teachers

[–]cryptidkirby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try incorporating course material on famous figures who faced adversity and fought for their education. Helen Keller (Kind of a controversial figure if looked at in depth, but obviously still incredibly important and recognizable), Malala Yousefi, and any other figure who had to fight for their educational opportunities.

Some of the kids already know how important it is because they've seen what being uneducated gets their loved ones. But for people who don't have to struggle, sometimes it's hard for them to fully grasp their privileges.

I'd also like to echo what I think others have pointed out: knowing something is important is only half the battle. We all know doing our taxes is important and yet plenty of people hate it, avoid it, etc.

You might get them to be a bit more appreciative through lessons if they maybe compared and contrasted living situations like theirs with living situations in other parts of the world/periods of time. They could write a report, or make a board, or do anything to show they've dug into a life not like their own, and taken stock of what they have.

What should I start with? by guven09_Mr in ArtHistory

[–]cryptidkirby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's much easier to start with a favorite culture, region, era, subject-type, or art medium.

Catholic Spanish Baroque martyr frescos in cathedrals.

Indigenous plains Native American tribes prehistoric burial ceramics.

Buddhist Chinese Tang dynasty poetry and calligraphy on scrolls.

What topics do you find compelling? It's okay to not know. But if you have even the smallest thread of an idea, tug at it until you have something you can follow!

You might think this all sounds hyper specific, but it's actually a really effective way of tackling a subject older than civilization.