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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

celebrate when their favorite fancreators go pro, since it is an established and normalized way to launch a career. there’s no shortage of creators who only wish to stay in the hobby/fandom space either, the choice is seen as a simple career choice and not a bid for fame and money.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

publishers there regularly seed talent from the fanwork space. editors form relationships with ppl interested in going pro even before their first original idea gets pitched. they nurture the creator through the writing and editing process up until the final manuscript. as a result, readers

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

numbers is frankly an embarrassing practice of the english language publishing industry. publishers don’t believe in writers enough to have them write a new novel, they rely on existing fandom stats to guarantee sales, which is so absolutely pathetic. if you look over at the JP industry,

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

minority, but i believe that the problem lies with the fact that publishers are not willing to invest in creatives. i think the bnf -> published author pipeline should be encouraged and even formally structured… WITH the expectation that they write something wholly original. the filing of serial

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

yes that’s exactly it! it’s a tough thing to balance, but i think awareness that positivity is not the be all/end all of a healthy community environment is a great place to start. i’m glad your server enjoyed my post. i have so many thoughts about capitalism/BNFs actually… i’m probably in the

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ofc i don't want to be pessimistic, haha, or make a mountain out of a mole hill - but im sorta like how do these ppl expect to be able to beta-read each other effectively? they're too busy tiptoe-ing around each other...

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

it can even go as far as - before you express a preference for one style of writing (smth as mild as shorter chapters for instance), you MUST disclaim that there's nothing wrong with the opposite. and that lvl of carefulness leads me to believe that there really is some trust issue underneath?

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

i dont know if it's specific to writers only, or even my fandom only, but my friends & i call it "culture of nice" or "everyone runs for mayor". at the surface, an unmalicious desire to be inclusive/well-liked, but it can easily become self-censorship or censoring of others in order to not offend.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

thank you sm for reading! the relationship between trust & community is v interesting to me. you asked "what makes a good beta reader" and "what makes a good friend", both great q's... makes me think abt how the fanfic writing community that i've experienced has issues with trust/honesty.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

thank you!! that was such a crazy week, so much was being said on the topic!

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

i’m astral projecting to sg

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

i feel like there’s so much to see… luckily there’s shows pretty frequently at the theater near me

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

the original complaint kept conflating the two which was annoying. they spoke as if fancomics don’t exist.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

yeah!! and it was such a smooth process. we just needed our gov id, sellers permit, and 1 copy of our comic for them to verify! they had other requirements that helped even further such as a quantity limit on non-comic merch but i think check-in comic is a rly good place to start

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

stop making this a fanart vs. original debate. its a merch vs. books problem. also the onus is on the organizers! at manga ichiba we were required to bring our comic in physically at vendor check in. it’s that easy

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

it was the ffxiv only which was part of a larger event…? but there were ppl in full armor and i ran into dimitri fire emblem too

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

ive seen vendors and attendees in full cos in jp too!!

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

went to see phantom of the opera last night!!! it was awesome i wanna see more live theatre in general!!

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輪子湖わこ🔞💃 @wacowacoco.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

🔞光サン🔞 寝バックが必要だと聞いて…

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Kb-mon🔞 @kbmon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

i... i literally could not stop thinking about this after reading "eyes like a succubus" lmfao

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

reminder: apps close end of today

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

i had an idea for a platform where anyone could quickly set up an online comics fair if they wanted. could be used for online doujinshi events too.

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fai @faiell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

wow. i rly wish that my comics fair site had gotten off the ground now... the format of shortbox is so simple, honestly theres nothing special abt it other than existing reputation.

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Kan・COMMISSION OPEN @kohiu.com · 31/07/2026

Please do not apply to Shortbox Comic Fair. Here's a thread:

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