"The fediverse isn't profitable"
Actually, the fediverse is a great place for artists and creators to find support for work they are passionate about and pour their soul into. It's just not profitable for multi-million dollar corporations that want to fill the pockets of already far too wealthy execs.
As a fiber artist, it took me about a decade to recognize that i can simply say "no" to a commission. I don't have to justify it AND (my favorite bit) I can make things for the joy of making. I don't even need to finish them if i don't feel like it. The act of making is enough. Frogging 16 hours of work can feel similarly exhilarating.
@ms_o YES, THIS!!! Art can (and should) sometimes be completely for its own sake, or for the artists' enjoyment. I'm glad you were able to recognize it and set a boundary. <3
The idea of art having to be monetized nearly made me quit photography. I felt like my work was only valid if I was marketing and selling it, rather than just letting it be what it is - something I love.
Capitalism tries to suck the joy out of everything, dammit!
@izzyamar @lowqualityfacts Sadly, we all need to survive in this Lage-Stage Capitalist hellhole until the Glorious Revolution.
And if this means trying to make some money on the side, so be it.
@juergen_hubert @lowqualityfacts
If a person decides to turn their passion into a career, and it works for them, that's awesome! We should all be able to enjoy what we do. My issue is that, because we are in a Late-Stage Capitalist hellhole, we've somehow collectively gotten it into our heads that hobbies are a waste of time, and productivity and cash are the only true measures of success. No wonder everyone's so burnt out these days - if our hobbies now have to be side hustles, when can we ever just relax and enjoy ourselves?
If we can only see the value of doing something if it's bringing in money, and not recognize the intrinsic value of creation, leisure, and free time, then the Glorious Revolution can't come soon enough.
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