Are folks really pressuring independent artists, authors, etc., not to promote their work here?

Do you also picket your local independent cafe and mom and pop stores? What happens if you succeed in shutting them down? That’s right, you end up with a McDonald’s in their place.

Please learn to separate capitalists from folks trying to survive under capitalism. Independent people trying to pay their rent isn’t advertising, it’s existing. What Coca-Cola does is advertising.

#fediverse ❤️ #indie

So anyway, I have a shop with knitting patterns for accessories at https://Payhip.com/gannet
(Oddly, it’s got a bunch of plain knitting despite all thelace design on my blog)

And a Patreon: https://Patreon.com/gannet where you can suggest words for me to turn into knitting.

This helps support my blog: https://gannetdesigns.com

Where I post lace stitch patterns, explanations of knitting, and random stuff. Also there’s a tip jar.

#SelfPromo #knitting #FiberArts #FibreArts #OffRav

What happens when you twist your lens' focus ring while shooting long exposures of fireworks

#photography

On unsolicited advice: if it’s unclear what a person needs from you, consider asking.

Ask yourself first. Are they venting & need validation? Is your advice or opinion called for?

If unsure & advice is burning a hole in your mental pocket, seek their consent.

Most direct: “Would advice be helpful right now?”

Open ended: “How can I help?”

Less direct/low pressure: “I have thoughts on possible solutions, if that’s something you’re looking for.”

Accept no for an answer (no answer means no).