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Thread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
musicThread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
A wide thread names contenders, 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Get Low,' 'Tubthumping,' 'Candle in the Wind (’97)', debating one single millennial song.
German defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
newsGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
Boris Pistorius made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to negotiate joint production of drones and unmanned systems.
One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
scienceOne U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
HHS says a repatriated passenger tested 'mildly positive' for Andes virus and a second passenger has mild symptoms.
reuters.com
Zack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
financeZack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
Report says Polanski treated his narrowboat as a main residence; likely Band A bill around £4,000 plus a possible £70 penalty.
EU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
newsEU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
Kaja Kallas says former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to mediate EU‑Russia talks over Ukraine.
Science SARU’s Ghost in the Shell gets July 7 release date
moviesScience SARU’s Ghost in the Shell gets July 7 release date
Studio Science SARU revealed a poster and trailer, confirming a July 7 release for its retro-styled Ghost in the Shell series.
Polish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
newsPolish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
Zbigniew Ziobro left Hungary and reached the United States after PM Peter Magyar said Hungary would not shield people wanted abroad.
Project Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
moviesProject Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary arrives on streaming as the Ryan Gosling film tops about $655 million worldwide.
UCF commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield criticised over Tavistock ties
newsUCF commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield criticised over Tavistock ties
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Rock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
gamingRock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
Several posts credit Rock Band exposure for popularising tracks such as 'Maps' and shaping millennial listening habits.
Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
sportsCanadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
Montreal defeated Buffalo 6-2 in Game 3 as Alex Newhook continued his strong playoff run with a goal.
nhl.com
Art Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
artArt Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
New Art Fight rules on tracing and references have prompted widespread criticism and some creators say they’ll skip the event.
Sabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
musicSabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
Fans celebrate Sabrina Carpenter turning 27, sharing birthday messages and noting recent tracks like her Madonna collaboration.
Helluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
tvHelluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
Fandom artists posted original characters, cosplay shots and Mother's Day, themed strips from the Hellaverse.
Fleetwood Mac tracks shared in music threads
musicFleetwood Mac tracks shared in music threads
Fans post lyrics and live versions of Fleetwood Mac songs such as 'Say You Love Me' and 'Landslide' in listening threads.
Happy Mother's Day messages and tributes
cultureHappy Mother's Day messages and tributes
Thousands of Bluesky posts send greetings, photos and poems celebrating moms and caregivers today.
Furry Weekend Atlanta 2026, panels and Moonlight Festival
cultureFurry Weekend Atlanta 2026, panels and Moonlight Festival
FWA attendees share con highlights, post‑con blues and teasers for next year’s theme after the closing ceremony.
Witch Hat Atelier episode spotlights Olruggio and Qifrey
comicsWitch Hat Atelier episode spotlights Olruggio and Qifrey
The latest episode centers on scenes with Olruggio and Qifrey, prompting new fanfic and discussion in fandom circles.
Bird Of The Day, theme 'Raptors', alt 'Paridae'
animalsBird Of The Day, theme 'Raptors', alt 'Paridae'
Weekly community bird showcase, today's primary prompt is Raptors; the alternative prompt is Paridae (tits, chickadees, titmice).
Remembering Julia Ward Howe, original Mother's Day advocate
writersRemembering Julia Ward Howe, original Mother's Day advocate
Posts highlight Howe's 1870s 'Mother's Day for Peace' campaign and link to essays on the holiday's origins.
Art Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
Art Fight revised its rules to restrict tracing and the use of reference material, including explicit limits on tracing 3D models and directly copying reference images. Several long-time participants and some event organizers announced they will skip this year, saying moderators lack the expertise and the policy will foster unwarranted suspicion and hostility. Organizers presented the change as protecting originality and fairness, but critics argue the rule misunderstands common art practices and will punish artists WHO study or build from references. Because many creators use references or 3D models for anatomy, backgrounds, and animation, the rule could reduce participation and push the event toward purely freehand or stylized work.
I generally don't trace ref for my own personal reasons, but I still *use* ref. and I still make my own. it's cracking me up that the art fight rules state you can't even use your own bases which means the model I made of maia, from scratch, even--from a primitive sphere! would be against the rules
Bleak⋆Squeak32the art fight rules are so funny because it's like, 2000s DeviantART thinking. One step away from saying you can't use digital because there's an undo button kind of thinking. Actually kind of surprised they didn't say you can't use ref at all because it's cheating unless you pull from the aether.
Noilaedi 🎨2Honestly I miss using models from csp. Procreate doesn't have it and so i've been rawdogging it
Pitchblackdragon2I think the base rule is not as much as making bases and more a "Don't make a base and use it for every attack you do" kinda thing because people do that to farm points. And in a game that's about gifting art, going the quantity over quality route is kinda against the games spirit. So I get it.
Kokochono2That base is sooooo neat omggg. Ive been debating trying to learn but it seems so hard, especially on a tablet. Ive been trying to turn shapes in my head and collect a mental library.
CaptainQ2Im so jealloouuuss!!! This is exactly what I want to do!! Make my own refs!
art fight updating the rules so you can’t use 3d models as reference is dumb as hell coz as a 12 year industry vet I do that all the time, but also that rule is defeated by one simple trick just fuckin lie, how are they supposed to know unless you tell them LOL
MK but a skellington24can I draw a car from scratch? sure, I’ve done it many times. do I ever want to do that in my limited time alive on this planet when I can reference a free license 3d model of a car, specifically designed for me to do that? no and you can’t stop me
nids @ Manga Ichiba 5/22 10AM-4PM2Me when I can't draw ppls wols cuz I'd have to reference a 3d model 😔 more seriously tho this is a truly bonkers rule art communities already suffer from "reference = bad" rhetoric
Damn, every year Art Fight has some type of fucked up issue. Between the owner issue, not paying people who work for them, lack of listening to workers and the community. What I have seen playing blind on bullying...just so much. And now new rules that suck? Just yikes.
🏴☠️Inklop 🤕 ♿️3People should probably just do their own thing on w/e gallery site they use.. like how artists already do the monthly art hashtag challenges . it's just art trades at the core. some site owners just ruin the fun :/
Setumi Sketches 🏳️⚧️2Oh no...they changed the rules?? D: Ugh i gotta go read, i thought the rules before were fine
The recent Art Fight rules makes me sigh so much, bruh💀 Tracing over poseable 3D models & pictures to gain time is so... normal? Especially to work faster? Making these artworks ineligible sure is a choice™️ (That being said, I never did Art Fight. Dunno if it was already the case the other years?)
✨Lou🖤🤍💜7I've always kinda disliked the "fight/attack" etymology of this challenge, when it comes to trading artworks. I dunno, there's something violent behind those words that just doesn't fit how I picture art sharing. That's why I rather do art trades and collabs with people I know instead.
Saskia 🌿6And the thing is, posing a 3D model takes time and skill. Taking a photograph takes time and skill. Adjusting the camera/composition takes time and skill. Creating 3D assets takes time and skill. Knowing how to interpret and adjust features in the drawing phase takes time and skill.
Anya ⚔️4The whole referencing/tracing thing is always so baffling to me as a person who renders somehow realistically (even if not, it still counts), I NEED a lot of references to reality to effectively paint what I'm doing I ain't solely relying on my brain to understand what my five senses will
Tina Olah3Yeah, I even took a class recommending tracing over 3D clip studio models! It's so stupid!
