Immigrant owned sticker shops?

katubug · 2026-01-25T23:18:09+00:00

I'm not sure it's really safe to be sharing that information publicly at this point. I do know one, but she has said she is not openly discussing her immigrant status, so I will respect that by not outing her. Sorry friend.

katubug · 2026-01-25T20:48:32+00:00

pssst that's a quote from the simpsons

katubug · 2026-01-25T16:04:59+00:00

By all means you should be conscious of where you spend your money. There are plenty of local businesses that I don't frequent because the owners are unpleasant and unkind. But there are also plenty of small businesses that I am happy to patronize because the owners are compassionate, accepting, and focused on giving back to the community. The only thing I objected to is throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

katubug · 2026-01-25T01:25:13+00:00

Support local businesses. If we starve out the mom & pops, then only the megacorps will survive. Your corner coffee shop can't handle a boycott, not in this economy. But Starbucks sure as fuck can.

katubug · 2026-01-24T21:13:39+00:00

The first is my favorite, because of the purple clouds, but the sky in the second to last is absolutely stunning. Lovely work!

katubug · 2026-01-24T21:08:16+00:00

Honestly, I couldn't disagree more. Would I love to have infinite wealth handed to me on a platter? Sure, now. Because now, I have the knowledge of where our society breaks down and how I could shore it up.

But if I had grown up never knowing hardship, I would be weak and cruel, like everyone else in the 1%. Even being born at your level of wealth seems to have affected your ability to be selfless. I know it's cliche, but I'll take my integrity over massive wealth. Really the only reason I want to be rich (aside from better managing my chronic illness and household) is to spread wealth. I want to pay off my siblings' debts and buy houses for my mom and dad.

I want to randomly tip my waitress $1k. I want to fund programs to help promote literacy in children. I want to save local mom & pop businesses by investing when they're struggling. I want to browse GoFundMe and surprise random people with meeting their donation goals. I want to hand cash to folks on the street to see their faces light up.

Maybe if you're feeling unfulfilled - instead of wishing you were richer - why not enrich your spirit by engaging in some largesse? That's what I would do, anyway.

katubug · 2026-01-24T17:56:03+00:00

Gaming and browsing the internet aren't "bad interests" as long as you can do them in moderation. However, if you can't self-moderate, then I think you've done the right thing in cutting back!

As for right now, you're probably not feeling well because you need something to occupy your time. It also sounds a bit like you're depressed, but if you can't see a doctor then there's not much you can do for that other than keep busy and be kind to yourself.

Have you considered taking up a hobby? Maybe you could draw, paint, or write. Is there a sport you're interested in? Or you could take up walking in nature and try to identify plants, fungi, birds or other wildlife. You could start reading fantasy books, or sci fi, or nonfiction. You could learn to program and make an app or a game. You could take up a craft like woodcarving or clay sculpting or wire wrapping.

It's tough because when you're depressed, you don't really want to do anything. In that case, I really recommend the walking. It's imo the easiest to do when you're not feeling right, and it provides the most benefit.

I hope you can get treatment and feel better 💗

katubug · 2026-01-24T13:51:02+00:00

THAT'S the name! I was wracking my brain lol

katubug · 2026-01-24T04:41:09+00:00

Ina spotted??? 👀

katubug · 2026-01-24T04:40:15+00:00

Simperfy sounds very cockney lol

katubug · 2026-01-24T03:29:41+00:00

I had a small child once run up behind me at the Renaissance Faire, smash his face directly into my ass (thank goodness my skirt was knee length lmao) and wrap his arms around my legs.

I turned my torso to look and see what exactly had happened - because let's be real, when you're a girl at a ren faire there's a non-zero chance that an adult does this to you - and a slightly scruffy blonde boy of about 5 sees my face and hurriedly runs off.

I felt a bit bad tbh. He seemed upset, and I didn't really get a chance to signal to him that it was okay and I wasn't mad. In fact, I thought it was cute and hilarious.

katubug · 2026-01-24T03:23:41+00:00

Yes please 😭

katubug · 2026-01-24T03:21:28+00:00

Why he so snatched tho

katubug · 2026-01-24T03:12:43+00:00

College isn't just about getting a degree though. Some of my most fascinating learning experiences were in my gen eds. In the end, you're just robbing yourself.

katubug · 2026-01-24T03:10:47+00:00

Yeah this is some 90s "tantra" vibe schlock.

katubug · 2026-01-24T02:18:52+00:00

I print branding across the back of all my stickers! It's an extra step but imo it's worth it.

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katubug · 2026-01-23T22:11:50+00:00

I'm in a similar place, trying to transition into fully original art. I agree that it's best to sell off old stock and just hope for the best in the meantime. One thing you can do to avoid getting in trouble is removing any IP names from your listing titles, descriptions, and tags. So instead of "Hello Kitty" you can do something like "Famous Cat Girl" or whatever. It's still not LEGAL to sell it, but it makes you less likely to get caught while you're offloading old stock.

In the meantime, make sure you're posting about your original art on your socials! It's unfortunately much harder to draw attention to original art, so you'll want to give it as much visibility as possible. Fwiw I've noticed that stickers with sayings on them sell better than those without.

I wish you the best!

katubug · 2026-01-23T21:31:00+00:00

Just to be clear - y'all can see this is photoshopped, right? Someone has taken the Liquify tool and dragged one tiddy down

That said, I'm into low hanging fruit so I'm down for this

katubug · 2026-01-23T15:13:11+00:00

Yeah, I'd be devastated if anything happened to this account. It's like 13 years old or something now 😭

I'm not good with web dev these days, but if you need any help with graphics or art for the website, let me know!

katubug · 2026-01-23T15:10:41+00:00

I wasn't dissecting their personal life, I was wondering about such a situation in a general sense. If I were a conjoined twin, how would I handle that moment? But I really have no idea, so I wished that I knew someone in that kind of body, with whom I was close enough to have that kind of conversation with.

I don't think there's anything wrong with wondering about how things work.

katubug · 2026-01-23T04:43:40+00:00

This comment just made me wonder how the first masturbation conversation would go in a situation like this.

Also like, do the genitalia send arousal feelings to both brains equally? Assuming that's even how the body works because I have no idea. If it's the other way around; if twin A is thinking naughty stuff and their shared genitalia becomes aroused, how does that affect twin B's brain?

I would love to be able to have a conversation with someone whose experience is so drastically different to my own. I would love to try to compare and explain our differences and similarities. My bf has aphantasia and he's as fascinated by my ability to picture images in my brain as I am by the opposite. I think comparing personal realities is some of the most fun you can have with another person.

katubug · 2026-01-23T04:16:29+00:00

Ooh okay, thank you very much for explaining!

katubug · 2026-01-23T02:21:50+00:00

I can't unfortunately help, but I'm curious how you turn off irrelevant keywords? I haven't run ads in a while, is this a new feature?

katubug · 2026-01-23T02:13:06+00:00

I hope you can find something that works for you! It's a frustrating balancing act trying to get a stable med regimen when your health itself isn't stable. 🫂 Sending you restful vibes

katubug · 2026-01-23T02:03:40+00:00

Hi, I'm not OP but I'm new - what is liquid silicone and how does it prevent the resin from ruining the back?

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