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there's something that bothers me

i seen this around a bit and i myself used to do it before i realised it was wrong

look, i get you are your own worst critic or whatever, but when it comes to art, can you please not compliment me and then proceed to insult yourself or your own art..?

"ur artstyle is so good but mine is garbage I can't even draw anything"

look, like... if you get told this enough times you start to feel really fucking bad. because it makes you feel like you're making other people feel bad about your art, because you're just too good. personally when i get told that i dont even wanna draw anymore.

please stop telling artists this. some people might take this differently but i personally really hate it.

/nm

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i, uh, anthropomorphicised the crusted rumpup (id in alt text)

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so like— i draw something with a grayscale color mode enabled, trying to use colours as accurate to what i would actually use. i think of this as the final piece but im curious and wanna see what it looks like when i disable the mode...

dayumn. i should do weird as fuck colors more

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i think that if my ocs got older

ray would just get taller by like half a foot (5"2' -> 5"7') and no physical features would change except his feelers getting longer, but equity would be like an entire foot taller than he already is (6"5' -> 7"5')

im still thinking abt canon designs for them like equity would have facial hair i think but ray would not change at all. he just has longer feelers and looks 20% more depressed

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updated, new main blog

im too lazy to make an actual pinned post but

hi im niko. im gay and agender, auDHD. i go by they/it

this is my art blog and my main was @soopymothy bbbuuuttt i had to abandon that one.

new main blog: @gaylittle-goober!!

i make furry art and nothing else

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moth

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i LOVE talking to myself. i LOVE monologuing myself and saying random shit out loud and making weird strange noises. the only problem is that i cant even do it when alone anymore because I'm so scared of it. it's been so stigmatised that I just feel terrified doing it alone.

"Oh you talk to yourself! That's unhealthy!"

UGHHHHH NO ITS NOT SHUT UPPPPPP. I'm tired of people acting like it's a bad thing! I talk to myself because what ELSE am I supposed to down with all this energy??? I talk to myself because it makes me feel like I'm releasing energy! ITS A GOOD THING and actually BENEFITS ME. And I only do it when I'm alone anyways, so who CARES.

DESTIGMATIZE TALKING TO YOURSELF.

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shoutout to autistic systems <33 <33

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happy disability pride month to systems, btw

I'm a traumagenic(!!!!!) OSDD-1a system who's not out to anybody except a few friends and me and my Co-host have been frontstuck forever to the point where I'm doubting I am a system. if this happens to you, dw, you're still a system and you're still valid. had to tell myself that one like eighty times .-.

endos/non traumagenics dni

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im too lazy to make an actual pinned post but

hi im niko. im gay and agender, auDHD. i go by they/it

this is my art blog and my main was @soopymothy bbbuuuttt i had to abandon that one.

new main blog: @gaylittle-goober!!

i make furry art and nothing else

image unrelated

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Things that people say and do that really upsets me as an autistic person

• not realizing my support needs change from day to day

• sarcastic remarks and snide comments when I become more or less verbal

• “You weren’t like this before/ yesterday/ last week”

• persistently pestering me when I’m hyper focused, want to be alone, or am overstimulated

• “Why are you so rude?/ Why are you being mean to me?/ Do you not like me anymore?” This is an attempt to guilt trip and make my autism all about them

• “Take off your headphones” Like bitch I need those because every little noise is hurting me

• “Stop doing that (stimming) you look like a (r- slur)”

• taking away stim toys/ devices

• forcing me to make eye contact or talk to people. Some days I can do this and sometimes I can’t; it is not up to anyone else to decide when these times are

• “why can’t you do school/ work like you do your special interest?” Incredibly rude, all I hear is how you don’t value what I can do and demean anything I like to do as worthless

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Tips for interacting with autistic people online

These are things I’ve personally found helpful, & I AM autistic, so I’d assume that other people would find these helpful as well

• Some autistic people use an AAC to communicate. When someone writes a post with an AAC, the post might be a bit harder to read or have unusual punctuation and spacing. You’ll get used to it, don’t worry. And don’t rewrite posts made by an AAC user to make them easier to read unless the OP says it’s okay. • Some autistic people find tone tags helpful. If you’re not sure if a particular person wants you to include tone tags, just ask! Some people also have a request for tone tags on their pinned post or blog description, so check there. • Most people will gladly answer questions about autism or their experience being autistic. It’s not a subject you have to tiptoe around. Be respectful, of course, but I’ve met very few autistic people who don’t appreciate kind, genuine questions. • Direct, clear communication is key! Especially if you have a problem with someone. Being passive-aggressive or hinting around will probably not get you anywhere. Most autistic people want to resolve issues, but we can’t do that if we’re not aware those issues exist. So just politely say what you want to say. • Be aware of how your autistic friends feel about terms like functioning labels, and modify your language if you have to. • Also be aware of your autistic friends’ sensory issues. Consider avoiding flashy gifs or bright colors, or tag them for eye strain. • A lot of autistic people experience a lot of anxiety, so be sensitive to that.

• You may receive some infodumps about your friends’ special interests. That’s a way a lot of autistic people show love! So please respond positively <3

• Most importantly, be kind :) autism is a disability, and that means your autistic friends will probably act disabled. Your patience and kindness will help a lot! Just accept them for who they are.

Edit: forgot to say, if anyone has any corrections please let me know, I’m not an expert by any means! :)

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i have autism, adhd, bpd and some other disorders as well as a dysfunction in my legs and poor hearing :3

wishing everyone well

Happy disability pride month!!

I am Autistic, I have ADHD and I have poor vision :p

Wishing everyone well!!

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I forgot to use tumblr

have this art i made for my birthday (5d ago)

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so i was right

once you turn 18, tumblr shows you ads and lets you blaze posts

therefore, if you have an account that's just under 18, like having a 17-16yo account, im pretty sure you won't be limited and won't get ads

Anyway summoning my followers, if you see this post from the other blog pls like or reply so i knoe you've found me

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wuh