Quippersnapper
@quippersnapper.bsky.social
Game dev who reads way too many webcomics. Check out my stuff!
🕹 Panel Party - @panelparty.net
🚀 Space Wasters - https://tapas.io/series/SPACE-WASTERS
⚔️ Tales of Tyveria - https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/tales-of-tyveria/list?title_no=879318
🕹 Panel Party - @panelparty.net
🚀 Space Wasters - https://tapas.io/series/SPACE-WASTERS
⚔️ Tales of Tyveria - https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/tales-of-tyveria/list?title_no=879318
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HELL YEAH!!
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
HELL YEAH!!
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
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Apparently, I can kick hard enough to hit someone over 2,000 miles away! I'm AMAZING!
Weird childhood memory:
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
Weird childhood memory:
When we played kickball in elementary school, I had this weird, aim-bot-like ability where any person on the field I looked at when kicking, the ball would just nail them straight in the head. Like, almost every single time. Bullseye.
When we played kickball in elementary school, I had this weird, aim-bot-like ability where any person on the field I looked at when kicking, the ball would just nail them straight in the head. Like, almost every single time. Bullseye.
January 15, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Apparently, I can kick hard enough to hit someone over 2,000 miles away! I'm AMAZING!
Weird childhood memory:
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
Weird childhood memory:
When we played kickball in elementary school, I had this weird, aim-bot-like ability where any person on the field I looked at when kicking, the ball would just nail them straight in the head. Like, almost every single time. Bullseye.
When we played kickball in elementary school, I had this weird, aim-bot-like ability where any person on the field I looked at when kicking, the ball would just nail them straight in the head. Like, almost every single time. Bullseye.
January 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Weird childhood memory:
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
One time I got absolutely nailed in the head playing dodgeball. It was so hard that my glasses flung halfway across the gym and I fell in a super dramatic fashion. The teachers actually paused the game for a moment to make sure I was okay. (I was.)
I bet it was Kevin.
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By now, you've probably seen the Hiveworks news that came out earlier this week.
We'd like to show our support and solidarity to those affected by this egregious breach of trust and professionalism.
If you are an affected comic creator, we'd love to hear how we can help. You deserve better.
We'd like to show our support and solidarity to those affected by this egregious breach of trust and professionalism.
If you are an affected comic creator, we'd love to hear how we can help. You deserve better.
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
By now, you've probably seen the Hiveworks news that came out earlier this week.
We'd like to show our support and solidarity to those affected by this egregious breach of trust and professionalism.
If you are an affected comic creator, we'd love to hear how we can help. You deserve better.
We'd like to show our support and solidarity to those affected by this egregious breach of trust and professionalism.
If you are an affected comic creator, we'd love to hear how we can help. You deserve better.
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As a longstanding indie creator collective, we stand with Hiveworks Artist Guild in the spirit of support for the broader comics community.
We express solidarity with our peers in the right to respectful, transparent, accountable work relationships.
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
We express solidarity with our peers in the right to respectful, transparent, accountable work relationships.
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
The Cartoonist Cooperative
Making comics better for everyone!
cartoonist.coop
January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
As a longstanding indie creator collective, we stand with Hiveworks Artist Guild in the spirit of support for the broader comics community.
We express solidarity with our peers in the right to respectful, transparent, accountable work relationships.
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
We express solidarity with our peers in the right to respectful, transparent, accountable work relationships.
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
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Submissions for the 2026 Minicomic Awards are NOW OPEN through 1/31/26! 🎉
To submit your comic(s), register an account at mca.cartoonist.coop. Be sure to check out the full guidelines and FAQ before submitting.
To submit your comic(s), register an account at mca.cartoonist.coop. Be sure to check out the full guidelines and FAQ before submitting.
January 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Submissions for the 2026 Minicomic Awards are NOW OPEN through 1/31/26! 🎉
To submit your comic(s), register an account at mca.cartoonist.coop. Be sure to check out the full guidelines and FAQ before submitting.
To submit your comic(s), register an account at mca.cartoonist.coop. Be sure to check out the full guidelines and FAQ before submitting.
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Webcartoonists formerly hosted on Hiveworks have spoken out in a statement alleging financial misconduct by management
Hiveworks Artist Guild calls out Hiveworks execs mismanagement
Webcartoonists formerly hosted on Hiveworks have spoken out in a statement alleging financial misconduct by management
www.comicsbeat.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Webcartoonists formerly hosted on Hiveworks have spoken out in a statement alleging financial misconduct by management
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RE: Hiveworks stuff, it's become really clear is how much of the toxicity of the leadership came from seeing fellow artists as competition and threats rather than comrades who lift each other up.
The world is big enough for all of us. I hope we can work together and fight our real enemy (fascists)
The world is big enough for all of us. I hope we can work together and fight our real enemy (fascists)
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
RE: Hiveworks stuff, it's become really clear is how much of the toxicity of the leadership came from seeing fellow artists as competition and threats rather than comrades who lift each other up.
The world is big enough for all of us. I hope we can work together and fight our real enemy (fascists)
The world is big enough for all of us. I hope we can work together and fight our real enemy (fascists)
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one more thing: this is not a "call-out post" or a harassment campaign aimed at those named. it's a statement of fact and warning of behaviour. do not seek them out and harass them. i would prefer you did not seek them out, period
along with this letter and its warnings please consider this additional takeaway: if something feels off, if you feel disrespected or stonewalled or exploited--talk to your peers about it. it's very likely you aren't alone. and thank you for reading.
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
one more thing: this is not a "call-out post" or a harassment campaign aimed at those named. it's a statement of fact and warning of behaviour. do not seek them out and harass them. i would prefer you did not seek them out, period
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The leftover books and rewards from the kickstarter are now in good hands and you can find them in my online shop.
All you buy from that shop will directly support me (and already has).
💚 shop.lumaga.net
All you buy from that shop will directly support me (and already has).
💚 shop.lumaga.net
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The leftover books and rewards from the kickstarter are now in good hands and you can find them in my online shop.
All you buy from that shop will directly support me (and already has).
💚 shop.lumaga.net
All you buy from that shop will directly support me (and already has).
💚 shop.lumaga.net
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I really do want to highlight that the same person who said and did these things to me and my friends in Hiveworks makes one of the softest, cutest webcomics out there.
That fact has made me mad, sad, and confused for a long time.
That fact has made me mad, sad, and confused for a long time.
January 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I really do want to highlight that the same person who said and did these things to me and my friends in Hiveworks makes one of the softest, cutest webcomics out there.
That fact has made me mad, sad, and confused for a long time.
That fact has made me mad, sad, and confused for a long time.
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I repost this in the hope that this is how people find out
lol owned
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I repost this in the hope that this is how people find out
Everyone please mention this.
PSA: do not mention when I changed my handle to shantotty for two seconds, I will screech at the top of my lungs. thank you
January 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Everyone please mention this.
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In honor of the hours I wasted updating my webby this AM, here is a list of my favorite artist websites:
🌞 inechi.com
🌞 frogfarm.online
🌞 nicholeshinn.com (<- big epic flash warning)
🌞 starshinemountain.com
🌞 inechi.com
🌞 frogfarm.online
🌞 nicholeshinn.com (<- big epic flash warning)
🌞 starshinemountain.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
In honor of the hours I wasted updating my webby this AM, here is a list of my favorite artist websites:
🌞 inechi.com
🌞 frogfarm.online
🌞 nicholeshinn.com (<- big epic flash warning)
🌞 starshinemountain.com
🌞 inechi.com
🌞 frogfarm.online
🌞 nicholeshinn.com (<- big epic flash warning)
🌞 starshinemountain.com
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Needs to be stressed that although Scott Adams died, Dilbert is still very much alive and he’s out there somewhere right now, scared
January 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Needs to be stressed that although Scott Adams died, Dilbert is still very much alive and he’s out there somewhere right now, scared
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It's so so important to diversify how you find stories, no matter if it's through apps or collectives or what have you. Find comics that you want to follow no matter where they publish. Provide your direct support to the creators your care about where you can, I can promise it's worth your time.
January 12, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It's so so important to diversify how you find stories, no matter if it's through apps or collectives or what have you. Find comics that you want to follow no matter where they publish. Provide your direct support to the creators your care about where you can, I can promise it's worth your time.
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Things I learned from this:
-don't put your entire trust/faith into one person or one entity
-stay vigilant when friendships occur in business related things
-community, in this case the Guild, is more important than you know and more precious than you think
-transparency, transparency, transparency
-don't put your entire trust/faith into one person or one entity
-stay vigilant when friendships occur in business related things
-community, in this case the Guild, is more important than you know and more precious than you think
-transparency, transparency, transparency
Go Get a Roomie! was one of the very first webcomic to work with the Hiveworks. In fact, it was in part thanks to GGaR's success that Hiveworks was able to launch as it did! And it was thanks to Hiveworks' help that I could live off ad revenues.
So it was a win-win? Yes and no. 🧵
So it was a win-win? Yes and no. 🧵
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Things I learned from this:
-don't put your entire trust/faith into one person or one entity
-stay vigilant when friendships occur in business related things
-community, in this case the Guild, is more important than you know and more precious than you think
-transparency, transparency, transparency
-don't put your entire trust/faith into one person or one entity
-stay vigilant when friendships occur in business related things
-community, in this case the Guild, is more important than you know and more precious than you think
-transparency, transparency, transparency
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Never trust an 'employer' who discourages you from talking to your 'co-workers' even if they are not telling you that explicitly. It is valuable to speak to the people around you about your working conditions, especially if your working conditions are constantly throwing up red flags.
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Never trust an 'employer' who discourages you from talking to your 'co-workers' even if they are not telling you that explicitly. It is valuable to speak to the people around you about your working conditions, especially if your working conditions are constantly throwing up red flags.
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How to tell if I wrote the blog post:
Entire words are missing, sporadically, and I keep writing "communty" instead of "community".
Entire words are missing, sporadically, and I keep writing "communty" instead of "community".
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
How to tell if I wrote the blog post:
Entire words are missing, sporadically, and I keep writing "communty" instead of "community".
Entire words are missing, sporadically, and I keep writing "communty" instead of "community".
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You can use this starter pack to follow our members individually. Go check out their comics! go.bsky.app/9xoK8kP
January 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
You can use this starter pack to follow our members individually. Go check out their comics! go.bsky.app/9xoK8kP
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Thanks to everyone who has supported my peers and I during this whole open letter. I would be lying if I didn't say I was incredibly anxious for this day, but I am so grateful that we did it and that the comics community has this information now.
January 13, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Thanks to everyone who has supported my peers and I during this whole open letter. I would be lying if I didn't say I was incredibly anxious for this day, but I am so grateful that we did it and that the comics community has this information now.
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hello! just to address this- i personally haven't been negatively affected by this, but the stories are wild and awful and i am sorry my peers and friends were treated this way. please lend them support where you can. many thanks to the guild for letting us know ahead of time so we could prepare
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
hello! just to address this- i personally haven't been negatively affected by this, but the stories are wild and awful and i am sorry my peers and friends were treated this way. please lend them support where you can. many thanks to the guild for letting us know ahead of time so we could prepare
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Hey. You know those cute little crow time comics everyone loves so much? That's Isa. That's who everyone is talking about. I think that needed to be made clear since I noticed some confusion and a lot are actually rather unaware of this fact because she's great at separating herself from this.
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Hey. You know those cute little crow time comics everyone loves so much? That's Isa. That's who everyone is talking about. I think that needed to be made clear since I noticed some confusion and a lot are actually rather unaware of this fact because she's great at separating herself from this.