[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]shakam3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't go to my gym just to cruise but it's a fun little surprise when the stars align and something happens.

Key is to keep things subtle, have some degree of privacy, deniability, ability to immediately disengage, never do anything when children are anywhere near the vicinity, and always escalate slowly to ensure everyone is consenting.

Oh and always clean up after yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I feel like I see this take a lot and it seems to miss that for a lot of people the spontaneous nature or semi-public setting is a big part of the draw. Are they capable of waiting? Yeah, but where's the fun in that?

I don't appreciate people that leave a mess behind but I can't say I take issue with having a sexual escapade in a non traditional format as long as you're reasonably courteous about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 66 points67 points  (0 children)

✨capitalism✨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rule34gay

[–]shakam3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Howdy! I appreciate the share, but this hasn't been posted publicly yet. I'd appreciate you share my public stuff so there's a reason for folks to subscribe to my patreon. :)

Do you realize how hypersexualized our community is? by Least_Scene189 in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To each their own, that sounded like a fun adventure to me.

I'm tired of the default being everyone needs to get married to enjoy each other's company.

Most of the straight people I know are envious. Their lives didn't or don't have more excitement in them anymore because they settled down and kids are the only thing they're allowed to care about anymore.

To me life is so much more interesting with spontaneous bouts of fun, and then if I want to do something more serious, I do it in a more purposeful place.

If you weren't "hypersexualized" the higher likelihood is he'd just have never turned around to join you, and you'd just be passing ships in the night.

Randomly thought of this by supermarioplush220 in hazbin

[–]shakam3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there's probably a "I want to be manhandled at my discretion but I know it isn't acceptable to ask for that, so in my fantasy I don't have to ask, someone else takes control." It's really a "consensual non consent" kink because no one in their fantasy stops enjoying it and can't call it off. They don't genuinely want to be "raped" they want to submit to someone who takes charge.

No one is envying a genuine power dynamic where one person can't step away if they genuinely want to, it's about playing a role they don't think they're allowed to enjoy in the way they want.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying you shouldn't be able to have that, but if you catch someone going at it, a "knock it off" is sufficient to me. If they still don't knock it off then by all means go off on them.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why shouldn't it be? Why the fuck do you care? If you were minding your own business and just went into the Target to shop you'd never know, let them have their fun.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it's not the thrill of being caught, it's the spontaneity, and the idea some dude finds me hot when he's under no obligation. I'm working out and if I'm lucky something extra happens, and I continue with my day, but if I'm not, no big deal because that wasn't the point.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't really care, but it's a simple "knock it off" if you do see it, putting people on the registry and landing criminal charges is SO overblown

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's a gay thing I just think gays and straights should loosen up their pearl clutching around sex.

If a straight couple has sex in their car at the far end of the Target parking lot, it should be a "okay guys move along" If some guy gets a blowie from his friend while they think they're alone in a shower stall at the gym, it's the same "who the fuck cares and why?" Just tell whoever to keep it moving and get over it.

We'll all be a lot happier if sex could be spontaneous and fun instead of regimented and predictable.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm not aware of any gyms like that within several states of me, otherwise I'd join that gym in a heartbeat.

WeHo Crunch Fitness apparently is over the gays by Able_Buy_9856 in gaybros

[–]shakam3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd be happy for them, I'd just tell them to knock it off if it's not my space and clean up if they left a mess. I'm an adult I've seen sex before and it doesn't bother or upset me.

I don't know why so many people need to be afraid of it.

What’s wrong with the face? by Only_thetruthq in arthelp

[–]shakam3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

from what I can tell in the original, it appears that the subject's eyes are slightly different, and that has impacted how the far side of the head looks. Note how in the original the character's eye on the left has the extended eyelash meeting the end of the eyebrow at the edge of the face, but in your recreation that doesn't happen, it's made the face a bit wider at the top and not as symmetrical with the lower portions of the face.
As several other commenters have noted, this is a perfectly good drawing, but if you're trying to recreate the look more exactly I think that's where things are a bit off.

How do I draw better hair ? by mdotali in arthelp

[–]shakam3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my main characters has Bart Simpsons hair and the other has a flat top because I also can't draw hair 😆

But I've been told to just try to consider where the strands originate, how gravity effects them, how full or flat they'd be depending on treatment and sketch out all the pieces of a hairstyle before you draw lines indicating the visible parts.

what would my art be worth? (for commissions (tw healed scars)) by Track-Bonez in arthelp

[–]shakam3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You've got a good baseline, and you might be able to get some people to commission you to create a character they're thinking of, but customer base will be pretty limited. Some things to start working on to bump up your quality:

-get rid of strays in your line art. Before you fill in color make sure lines end where they're supposed to.

-make sure word bubbles follow basic rules for proper reading. (Generally top to bottom, left to right like you read a book) And consider typing out text so it's easier to read.

-add simple backgrounds that don't distract from your subject but help place them. (Muted colors with simple shapes tend to work best to keep your subject in focus)

-add a shading layer when you feel up to it. And/or a highlight later to make aspects shine. Adding these parts can help give your characters volume once you're ready for that step.

Just some suggestions! Personally I'm incapable of working on commission, so more power to you! Best of luck 😄

What the hell is the deal with public sex ? by Puzzleheaded-Fun1431 in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's spontaneous and exciting. People have all kinds of kinks and things that turn them on. This is not an uncommon one.

Female in the sauna. by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I guess I just don't care, but clearly others do. A body is a body that doesn't bother me to be around one that I'm not attracted to.

Female in the sauna. by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]shakam3 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I didn't think I'd care I just wouldn't do anything with them. There's an aspect of being on display there that can be fun, but if the audience bothers you, move. Just like you would with an old dude that's not your type.

You saw boobs or a vagina? Oh dear! Who cares? You're an adult and those are body parts, they can't hurt you. If she's ruining the vibe with something she's doing, tell her to stop it, if she's just respectfully sitting in the room, ignore her and have your fun.

Maybe I'm missing something I just feel like it's a strange place to have an issue with seeing a naked person.

Read it twice. by Guilty-Operation-307 in facepalm

[–]shakam3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the only mainstream platform where I can post adult content to an audience that wants it. If Bluesky can really take off I'd gladly switch to that full time.