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A lot of us have been really suffering with regard to paying for housing, medical care, etc.—and that's on top of a majority of us already having multiple jobs to get by. …but the reason why we hold firm is because giving up means EVERYONE gets screwed over in a way that'd be difficult to undo.

submitted 6 hours ago • 1 comment

nothing good has ever come from presenting disabled and sick people as a literal threat to the nation

submitted 20 hours ago • 47 comments

I remember seeing someone post “one of the most important things in a strike is fan support, and they’ve lost ours” and thinking to myself I rather doubt when the steelworkers refused to work, they were super concerned with how their fanbase perceived it?

submitted 5 days ago • 37 comments

Hey. I'm gonna be real. To all the rich VAs saying "this strike needs to end" because your bottom line is starting to hurt: Suck it up. Those of us at the bottom who have a hell of a lot more to lose are running Uber Eats etc to make it through this. The strike will end when we get our deal.

submitted 6 days ago • 36 comments

If you’re an actor participating in the strike of certain video games and you feel discouraged by the response to certain games being struck? I highly recommend looking at how people are talking about the strike outside of those games’ fandoms. There’s plenty of positive conversation and support.

submitted 8 days ago • 5 comments

I dunno how to say this nicely. If you and a friend go out and get nuggies, but your friend opens their box to a pile of shit and you've got nuggies... You can't tell them that it didn't happen and everything's fine. Someone is shitting in people's McDonald's. That's a problem.

submitted 8 days ago • 3 comments

"Your health records will be on the block chain." "Everyone will live in the Metaverse." "All art will be NFTs." "Generative AI will replace the need for humans." We need to reckon with the reality that the tech industry no longer creates things that anyone wants.

submitted 11 days ago • 76 comments

A reminder of what was in the last deal that was offered by management. There's no "context" or "transparency" that could make any of this remotely okay to sign. www.sagaftra.org/sites/defaul...

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Can you imagine how this strike would be going if all these folks coming out of the woodwork in the 11th hour had used their clear and obvious talents for organization to actually help us with maintaining solidarity and winning the fight.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Please help us correct misinformation! Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans". We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community. Find out more @ translifeline.org

submitted 11 days ago • 30 comments

I'm really worried about the future. I feel like the trend of discourse isn't learning and growing, but looking for "gotcha" info (even if it's misunderstood or flat-out wrong) to win an argument at any cost. There is strength in acknowledging your own mistakes or weaknesses and learning from them.

submitted 12 days ago • 19 comments

SAG-AFTRA struggles to meet the needs of voice actors--I will be the first to admit that. This is because no VAs sit in higher leadership positions--because our own don't tend to be active in the union or vote. As I gear up to run, I am begging anyone with voting power to empower voice actors!!

submitted 12 days ago • 3 comments

In case anyone needs to hear this: Yes, we SAG-AFTRA union members voted for the strike. It was staggeringly in favor. I’ve attached proof. Note the date.

submitted 13 days ago • 4 comments

👀👀👀

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

An actor can consent to having their voice used for AI training purposes. An actor can also consent to being paid bare minimum for working on one of the biggest titles in the world. I do not believe the consent given makes those business practices okay.

submitted 12 days ago • 7 comments

Actual pro tip: the best way to break into any creative profession is by helping to support and advance other creators. Your peers are not your adversaries. They are your support group.

submitted 115 days ago • 85 comments

if you’re concerned about potential recasts in games you love due to the strike, one thing you can do if you feel so compelled is…send the game companies feedback about it telling them how you feel!

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

250 an hour means probably 500-2000 for your whole character. And it might be the best thing you book that month. Sounds good right? Just book more? Thats what all the rest of our work goes at. VA is 90% unpaid work of contracts, auditions, networking, marketting, demo and site development, meetings

submitted 15 days ago • 6 comments

If you genuinely want to understand labor organizing/union contracts/etc.: folks WILL help you access resources to clear the learning curve. Union status is irrelevant for most of that knowledge-flinging—what matters is that you're willing to listen, ask questions, and learn rather than just react.

submitted 15 days ago • 3 comments

This is why I'm so utterly fed up with the people attacking voice actors right now over the strike. They're being aggressively lied to / fed misinformation, which then becomes OUR FUCKING PROBLEM.

submitted 15 days ago • 12 comments

Video game voice actors have needed to strike longer for less income than our on-camera colleagues, and with fewer resources available to us. Please remember to donate to strike funds (@navavoices.bsky.social has one!) and check in with your actor buddies. We're struggling.

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

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submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

I don't normally bring up people publicly, but any moots of mine please block this user (they have the same name on everything). They were openly hostile toward my audience during a stream yesterday and even resorted to slurs and are now stalking streams by those associated with either Jordy or me.

submitted 25 days ago • 18 comments

The thing about these guys being more outrageous with their allegiance to fascism is that you can’t really give them the benefit of doubt. The Trojan Horse of Nazis using game culture isn’t a whisper, it’s being yelled. Ignoring it because you like an IP is what they thrive on, maybe skip this one.

submitted 25 days ago • 18 comments

We are THRILLED that the NO FAKES Act has been reintroduced in Congress today! This bipartisan bill will provide every American citizen with the rights to their Voice, Image, Name and Likeness. NAVA will be headed back to Capitol Hill soon to keep pushing this important piece of legislation!

submitted 30 days ago • 4 comments

I've seen a lot of disconcerting comments made in the VA community lately, so it bears repeating: Your value as an artist isn't in which studios you've worked for, which properties are on your résumé, what agents you sign with, cons you book, etc. It's all in your professionalism and work ethic.

submitted 30 days ago • 3 comments

here’s my protest take: stop being snarky about people doing literally anything we need all of it even if it’s not your thing

submitted 34 days ago • 11 comments

submitted 35 days ago • 35 comments

1) Okay, people, we need to discuss this. SAG-AFTRA is an actor-run, actor-led organization. Here's a crudely-drawn, but accurate guide. See how much of this is UNPAID VOLUNTEER work? Those are actors, volunteering their time and energy at the union.

submitted 36 days ago • 9 comments

THIS. "Just move" isn't an option for most of us. If we work in the creative sector, we don't make enough for most countries to accept us. If we're disabled, LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT IMMIGRATING TO MANY SUPPOSEDLY GREAT COUNTRIES (they won't take you). Either help us move or shut up about moving.

submitted 36 days ago • 8 comments

SCOOP: YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy. "YouTube quietly removing ‘gender identity and expression’ from its list of protected groups is a major radical shift away from best practices in the field of trust and safety."

submitted 36 days ago • 116 comments

I've been quiet this month because I lost my car during the rainy picket. Being on the phone with insurance companies and not getting ripped off in the car sales process is hard even when you're not as autistic as I am. Please share it around and donate if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...

submitted 37 days ago • 8 comments

"It's against Chinese law to AI without concent" 1. Hoyo's headquarters is based in Singapore 2. Then why didn't they sign the NAVA rider? 3. This means nothing for American citizens? 4. There's a lot of non-actor opinions about what's good for the actors they are talking over.

submitted 39 days ago • 5 comments

TTRPGs for Trans Rights: Ohio is live on @itch.io! For as low as $5, get over $1700 worth of games, zines, digital accessories, and more! All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio! itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

submitted 39 days ago • 14 comments

Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone! Being trans is, in my opinion, an absolute blast and a blessing. I am simply me- a gal living her best life, full of happiness, and I'm elated every day to see myself- my TRUE self- in the mirror. Its amazing, and everyone deserves to love themselves! #TDoV

submitted 39 days ago • 28 comments

Happy Trans Day of Visibility, y'all. No matter what, you're all lovely and I'm grateful y'all are here <3

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

Happy #TDOV everyone!! I’m Zeke, and I’m a trans masc nonbinary VA, composer, and content creator. I’ve been out for about 7ish years now 👀 It’s a scary time for us right now - which is all the more reason for us to be loud and present in all of our queer glory, for those of us who can’t. 💖💙🤍

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Y'know what? Let's keep highlighting trans folk I think are cool (🧵). In my years of being a voice actor I've come to meet and admire many who identify as being part of the trans community. Too many to name, but here's a list to give them a follow. #transdayofvisibility go.bsky.app/7DLtwpx

submitted 39 days ago • 6 comments

It’s Trans day of visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️✨ My name is Benjamin Callins (most folks call me Bo) and I’m a two-spirit, indigenous, & intersex trans man! I’m a voice actor, artist, and singer/vocalist! Here’s some of my work: #TransDayOfVisibility #voiceactor #singer #actor 🩷🩵🤍

submitted 39 days ago • 6 comments

🏳️‍⚧️Happy Trans Visability Day! Hello there, I'm Liv Smith, I've been an out and proud trans woman since December 24. Reach out to your Trans and Non-binary friends and tell them you love them. Thank you all for your support 💕🏳️‍⚧️

submitted 39 days ago • 8 comments