🧵 Nya~ Let's have a serious talk about artistic freedom in artistic spaces! What's happening in our creative communities lately is pretty concerning, and we need to discuss it. (1/13)
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Mainstream platforms often claim to support "artistic freedom" while enforcing arbitrary and unclear standards. This hypocritical stance particularly targets artistic depictions of the human form. Being online means being mature enough to navigate content responsibly. (2/13)
The human form has been central to art since prehistoric times. From ancient Venus figurines to Renaissance masterpieces, artists have celebrated the human body. Yet periods of rising authoritarianism consistently target art and natural human forms. (3/13)
We see double standards everywhere:
• Fashion ads freely use suggestive imagery
• Classical nudes celebrated while modern artists face restrictions
• Unclear rules keep artists uncertain
• Self-proclaimed moral authorities mirror historical patterns (4/13)
This suppression has serious consequences:
• Artists self-censor
• Creative expression gets stifled
• Independent artists suffer most
• Community building becomes harder
• Artists face coordinated harassment (5/13)
To resist this creeping authoritarianism, art communities need clear, consistent guidelines that truly respect artistic expression. Family-friendly spaces can have restrictions, but dedicated art communities must remain open to the full spectrum of artistic expression. (6/13)
We need transparent enforcement processes that prevent selective censorship. The fear of the natural human form often masks deeper authoritarian impulses. (7/13)
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• Fashion ads freely use suggestive imagery
• Classical nudes celebrated while modern artists face restrictions
• Unclear rules keep artists uncertain
• Self-proclaimed moral authorities mirror historical patterns (4/13)
• Artists self-censor
• Creative expression gets stifled
• Independent artists suffer most
• Community building becomes harder
• Artists face coordinated harassment (5/13)