Hey everyone! <3 This description has two parts: dta results, and my long explanation of my reasoning I'm dropping everything. Payments, MAP parts, etc. I'm really sorry <3 ---- DTA results... (for this one https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/831133045/) I'm so sorry guys <3 I can't do the art prizes you just get the design The winner of Gizmo is @sketchedpixels/@tatertotnv. The winner of Waffle and Tortoise is @DancingWormAandF And finally, Pearl's winner is @sunnisophie. The other design, Galaxy, had no entrants and is now a fcfs freebie - comment if you want it. ---- And finally, regarding my choice to leave... More information in this previous project: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1170530609/ Scratch has been an incredible site to be on. I have made so many friends and the community is so welcoming. I've greatly developed my art skills and interacted with other artists and animators. It's made such a huge impact on my life. For that, thank you. I've been thinking a lot and this feels like the right choice. Please don't try to talk me out of it, but well-wishing/fanart is greatly appreciated <3 Why am I doing this, for starters? 1 - Mental Health Scratch is social media, and I think I'm addicted. A little bit. But I don't like having it in control of my life like that. I'm constantly wondering what's happening or impulsively checking my messages or follower count. I don't want that. It makes me stressed, more than I should be. Moreover, research points out that social media is bad for your mental health and I've had to write several essays on this topic in school. 2 - Schedule My life is just getting busier and busier. Gone are the days where I have free afternoons and no homework. I love softball and band and they are my priorities. 3 - Lack of Interest I've been losing interest/motivation in animation. It's incredibly fun but also requires a lot of effort and honestly? I have other things that I need to put effort in. 4 - IRL Issues Dw, I'm fine, but it's personal and I don't feel comfortable sharing. What does this mean? While I'm not cutting Scratch out completely, expect a drastic lack in activity. Maybe I'll post occasionally, we'll see. Probably won't join any more MAPs, at least for a while. It's always been my dream to get accepted into a Tansy MAP so maybe I'll keep applying lol. Gratitude I'm incredibly grateful to my friends. You guys are the best and I'm really glad to have met you all <3 Thank you to all my followers, who decided to click that small purple button at the top of the screen because they liked my art and animations. It makes me so happy to know that there are other people who I haven't even met that like my silly little cartoons. I know this is incredibly disappointing for most of the people reading this and for that, I'm truly sorry. Thank you for caring <3 - Oreo [bgm - See You Again - Tyler the Creator] PS Find me on 's disc server Acue Cult as RainyAfternoons or on PCE (pixel cat's end) at Nixo (you can send me DMs there or comment on my profile) or at Nixed on Unvale (tho I'm not very active).
