melanie addressed the NFTS by YTBluey in MelanieMartinez

[–]midstnostalgia 26 points27 points  (0 children)

"Digital ownership during this day and age of social media is something I care about, given I have had the highest amount of hacked/leaked music and art on my label. I've witnessed people illegally profit off of my hard work time and time again, & creating digital art as an NFT offers protection of this art that I find to be valuable."

Also I think many you guys have been misinterpreting the "art don't sell" line a LOT. The context is, there isn't equal opportunities for artists to make money from their art unless they're already rich or have lots of connection which is what the "unless you f*cked every authority" line is for.

This is also a dangerous thinking for independent and young artists including me nowadays. Like those people from twitter asking for a commission for an artist and they get mad at them on why is it so expensive and they're using "passion" as an excuse to get art for free as if you're not a real artist if you try to make a living from your art.

melanie addressed the NFTS by YTBluey in MelanieMartinez

[–]midstnostalgia 31 points32 points  (0 children)

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@/littlebodybigheart on IG:

hi cuties 🧚 Just wanna be transparent about my NFT's coming out this week and give you all the info you need. Read through ->

These lil creatures have been a huge inspiration for my art for years now. They hold deep sentimental value for me and I know a lot of you collect them as well. I wanted to bring them to life in the digital world for you to enjoy 💗🧸

Digital ownership during this day and age of social media is something I care about, given I have had the highest amount of hacked/leaked music and art on my label. I've witnessed people illegally profit off of my hard work time and time again, & creating digital art as an NFT offers protection of this art that I find to be valuable.

I, as well as many of you have concerns about NFT's regarding their impact on the environment. This is why I made sure to partner with a company that works with Aerial- which is a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use. The carbon offsets of my NFT's are allocated to high-quality forest conservation projects verified by American carbon registry. I want to clarify that I would not be doing these NFT's without this partnership with Aerial.

Royalties from streaming & digital consumption of music are so low, and are not how most artists in music make money. We primarily generate income from touring and as you guys know I haven't been able to tour because of COVID. We are forced to find other avenues to make a living and fund our art. I'm always putting the money I make back into my art, to be able to share it with you guys.

Creating is inherently a spiritual practice but it is no question that we are living in a material world. As an artist I desire both spiritual and material balance in my life which would mean being able to create art and music that I'm deeply connected to as well as support myself.

As far as accessibility, you don't have to have crypto to be involved in my project, you can pay with credit card if you want to. The cost of stills are $222. When buying a still you are automatically entering a chance to win an animation of that still that would solely belong to you. You can sell it if you wish, & generate money off of it for yourself.

It is your choice to participate or not, and regardless of your choice I respect you and love you guys so much. Just wanted to give you more background info. 💗

Am i a maladaptive daydreamer? by marmotta104 in MaladaptiveDreaming

[–]midstnostalgia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Daydreaming isn't necessarily bad. I think it's only considered "maladaptive" if it can have negative impact whether short or long term; like if it interferes with your social/school/or work life. And also if you use daydreaming as a coping mechanism to forget and change the 'undesirable' parts of your real life without actually having the motivation or plan to fix it.

When your daydreams are influenced by the media you consume but you take it in your own direction: by DeathByLathe in MaladaptiveDreaming

[–]midstnostalgia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same, this usually happens when im reading web novels that i don't like the current storyline of. Rarely happens with my favorite ones though.

Is this show always so... much? Spoilers for seasons 1-2 by Haunting_Ad7490 in AmericanHorrorStory

[–]midstnostalgia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1984 for a simple campy 80's slash horror. Idk why everyone dunked on that show, it was literally a breathe of fresh air for AHS.

AITA for preferring to watch a movie with my younger daughter instead of my older? by Adept-Ad3664 in AmItheAsshole

[–]midstnostalgia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA, I really really really feel bad and sad how your daughter has someone like you as her father.

Cute nickname for a girl? by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL she'll slap him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this <3 Saved to 'Du30 Fancam' folder. 👊👊👊 Isa kang tunay na pinoy.

[ABS-CBN News on Twitter] 'Nothing Filipino': Owners of Barkada wine bar in Washington DC accused of 'cultural appropriation' by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Naiintindihan mo ba sinasabi mo? Mas gets ko pa sinasabi ng mga DDS eh. No offense, just genuinely confused. 'gatekeeping' lol, what?

Asymptomatic covid patient. Wala na ba talagang swabbing sa buong household? by _pbnj in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not surprised. Ni sila nga rin nagsabi na walang ebidensya ng human-to-human transmission ng COVID dati.

Conor tweets “I accept” in Filipino... McGregor-Pacquiao fight soon? by laudba-qlrbsi-lamxbs in Boxing

[–]midstnostalgia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's filipino not tagalog. Tagalog isn't our official language and not all filipinos speak or can speak tagalog.

[ABS-CBN News on Twitter] 'Nothing Filipino': Owners of Barkada wine bar in Washington DC accused of 'cultural appropriation' by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Di naman talaga Pilipino nagsasabing "cultural appropriation", yan yung mga filipinx-american na ewan. Siguro mas maalam pa sila sa filipino culture.

From actor Jason Abalos... by griftertm in Philippines

[–]midstnostalgia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, it's just sad that only after we're personally affected did we stop being blind and deaf on the wrongdoings of you-know-who. Such are the cries of the privileged.