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[–] 4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Sounds decent enough to me. And though for myself #2 wouldn't be an issue. It might be a bit too limiting to start off on. If you want engagement, you have to meet people where they are. Which is often procreate or clip studio paint etc.

Though I 100% like the idea of spotlighting work done with open software. Show people what's out there and what can be done with it.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    I'm a big FOSS user and endorser, partly why I want the software used to be non proprietary. But maybe it can also inspire some to give these applications an honest go.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Oh 100% same here. I fire up the blender all the time. I've used the software since the mid-90s back when they first started porting it to x86 based platforms. Back when there was the shareware versions. So I am 100% on the same page as you with promoting Etc. I really love these softwares. And would love to see them get more love.

    The main thing I was voicing was that the fediverse is already a small slice of the community. And then further restricting it on top of that is going to make it an even smaller slice of a smaller slice. So I absolutely like the concept of the initiative overall.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I'm open to change/revise the rules. I mean, it is meant for the community. Guess people can vote on your initial comment if they agree with you and with enough, I'll remove it. Won't negotiate on the "No AI" though. I want to promote/inspire creativity and artistic expression.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Yes 100% with you on the AI art. Tracing AI derived artwork may as well just be a coloring book competition. The place I see for any sort of compromise would be if the subject matter were digital collage work. But even then I think the less AI the better.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I really like this idea, and it sounds like fun, but I can't help but be incredibly concerned with sharing PII on Lemmy.

    I wouldn't want to put my home address anywhere in Lemmy, nor would I want to post it anywhere else online or share it with any Lemmy users (no offense). Lemmy is not very secure, even direct messages. So I personally won't be entering, or if I do then I would disqualify myself from the get-go from 1st place.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago

    I actually thought about that, and save for having a dead drop, there is no way around sharing at least an address or PO box. I didn't put the logistics in the post, but setting up the shipment would preferably be set up over email. Which can easily be done with PGP. Even if there was a service that would ensure a package reaching its intended recipient without the sender knowing the destination, the middleman needs to be trusted. But I completely understand your hesitation, and no offense taken. I mean, I'm basically a random person on the internet.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I like this idea, and would enter! I have posted a few times in c/artshare, so if you want to see some of my art, check my profile.

    I meet all the requirements and could use a new tablet since mine is kind of not working right, but I can't really afford much at this time. Also, I feel like it would motivate me to make some new art since I have been on kind of a slump lately.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    This would be fun! :)

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