Bell Tree Direct - 6.14.20 - Events, Giveaways, and More

[The Peanut Butter Fish]

While I can see how you have come to this conclusion, this was not the motivation behind the event at all. This event was not inspired by race but by the fact June is pride month. It was brought up by one member of the team that it should be broader than that to be more inclusive, so we decided to go with diversity as a general theme so people could choose topics that resonate with them personally rather than a single one.

Maybe that’s true but I find it hard to believe that race was not an inspiration when the text color theme of the Art Contest thread is skin tones from white to black (what I mean by that in the image attached). If it didn’t start out about race then it at least ended up connecting to recent events and portraying itself in that way. Also you’re not talking about racial diversity on your team already, then I think it probably can never be a bad thing to consider for the future.

 

[Midoriya]

Congrats to the Bunny Day event winners!

Looking forward to the Fair!

 

[Chris]

Maybe that’s true but I find it hard to believe that race was not an inspiration when the text color theme of the Art Contest thread is skin tones from white to black (what I mean by that in the image attached). If it didn’t start out about race then it at least ended up connecting to recent events and portraying itself in that way. Also you’re not talking about racial diversity on your team already, then I think it probably can never be a bad thing to consider for the future. [image]

What you are seeing is pink, yellow, and purple. You are searching too hard for a meaning that just isn't there.

It is not my place to divulge personal information about anyone on this team except for myself, and while you claim to understand that your posts appear to keep pushing towards it.

 

[The Peanut Butter Fish]

What you are seeing is pink, yellow, and purple. You are searching too hard for a meaning that just isn't there.

It is not my place to divulge personal information about anyone on this team except for myself, and while you claim to understand that your posts appear to keep pushing towards it.

I’m sorry that it came off like I was pushing for that. What I’m really more interested in is that there is an effort to bring diversity to the staff team and if there is what that effort is. That’s my primary concern and why I keep replying. You’re not obligated to share any personal info about the staff with me, that’s just invasive. I think we misunderstood what we both were after.

 

[lovenote]

Wow !! The pronoun feature is very cool and handy! I'm so excited about this fair, it's going to be my first one! Hopefully, I'll remember to be a bit more active during it -w-;

I do have to agree with The Peanut Butter Fish and Seliph about the art contest. It IS a fun and well-intentioned idea to promote inclusion and celebrate diversity, but I don't believe diversity is something that should be used for rewarding people with. Diversity should be practiced all year-round and practiced within communities and the leaders of those communities.

Again, I'm very excited about all the new changes coming to the site

 

[Rubombee]

Woah! Lots of good news! Noice :D

I'm probably not gonna be accepting the guide in the very unlikely case I win it, but I'm probably still gonna be posting in the NH section regardless x) I do hope people who want it can win it, though.
I'm excited to draw something for the contest! I already have an idea, I'll see if I manage to actually draw it though :'D

For the pronouns, it's cool the field got added! I just have to things to request/suggest about it, I hope it's okay even if it was just introduced :'3
First thing, probably the most important, when I tried adding my pronouns in I noticed there was a character limit; which means I didn't have enough room to add both they/them & my neopronouns! So I was wondering if this limit could be removed or at least revised upwards? Tysm if this happens <3

Secondly, this less important, and I know it's been specifically said that this wouldn't be a visible feature on posts, but I guess I wanna give it a shot anyway… Apologies if this is included in the "visible on posts" part — but I was wondering if it would be possible to add the pronouns in the little pop-up that appears when you hover over an username? Since it's also here on mobile when you tap a name, it could be a more convenient place than the "About" tab.
I made two edits with Inspect element to show what I mean. On the first picture is a clear way of showing where the pronouns could go, and on the second picture is how I tried to add them to my own pop-up. It doesn't look like much's changed since I have mine in my user title anyway, but I didn't want to try it without anyone other than me just in case.

Spoiler: the suggestion

And about the other things! The Anchor BB code is very cool, I don't know yet if I'll end up actually using it but it definitely is useful.
It also seems that, according to most people who've commented on it, the Fair is gonna be great- I can't wait :D

 

[Dinosaurz]

Extend pronoun limit so I can add the bee movie script

 

[rosetti]

im glad we have pronouns (as much as i'd love them being more accessible it's a step) though the art contest... isn't it a little counterproductive to promote diversity by handing out prizes? including rare/coveted ones at that

it feels disingenuous to be awarded for allyship so personally i don't think i could bring myself to participate

and just to be clear i'm sure the intent was good but it just feels... off to say the least.

I agree with everything seliph said, this feels like tbts attempt to be inclusive whilst jumping on the bandwagon of everything going on right now, linking such serious important topics to animal crossing is just kinda weird? Also from a creative standpoint it’s quite limiting, I think people should be super mindful and careful of the imagery they use for this

 

[Chris]

I’m sorry that it came off like I was pushing for that. What I’m really more interested in is that there is an effort to bring diversity to the staff team and if there is what that effort is. That’s my primary concern and why I keep replying. You’re not obligated to share any personal info about the staff with me, that’s just invasive. I think we misunderstood what we both were after.

To date we have picked staff exclusively based on their skillset and posting history. We do not ask people for more in-depth information about themselves and so far it has led to a well-rounded team. For the record, I am aware the vague approach must be irritating, but I feel like anything applicable to a specific demographic should be addressed by someone from that demographic. I'm happy to discuss LGBT+ representation (privately), but any further comments regarding race I'll leave to members of the team who are more entitled to talk about it.

Extend pronoun limit so I can add the bee movie script

This would be an example of why there isn't a large limit for pronouns! We do not want people to misuse this feature.

 

[rosetti]

What you are seeing is pink, yellow, and purple. You are searching too hard for a meaning that just isn't there.

It is not my place to divulge personal information about anyone on this team except for myself, and while you claim to understand that your posts appear to keep pushing towards it.

If this is the case, please change the colours completely, I don’t think this is full justification as the ‘pink, yellow and purple’ are all too close to skin tones rather than ‘typical’ pinks, yellows and purples, just think it would be a bit more appropriate and would represent the intentions/direction better

 

[Chris]

If this is the case, please change the colours completely, I don’t think this is full justification as the ‘pink, yellow and purple’ are all too close to skin tones rather than ‘typical’ pinks, yellows and purples, just think it would be a bit more appropriate and would represent the intentions/direction better

The colours used were taken directly using a colour picker from this photograph: picture. The intention was actually to avoid association with anything (I originally wanted to use a rainbow, but that was too close to pride) so it is unfortunate how it has been misinterpreted.

 

[Cosmic-chan]

FINALLY A FAIR I GET TO EXPERIENCE ONE!!!

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oh I wonder if I could be a staff member :3

 

[Lancelot]

The colours used were taken directly using a colour picker from this photograph: picture. The intention was actually to avoid association with anything (I originally wanted to use a rainbow, but that was too close to pride) so it is unfortunate how it has been misinterpreted.

Not that It’s my place to say and I imagine it wasn’t done on purpose but I’d think just increasing the saturation of the purple pink and yellow would make it less questionable to anyone else that gets the same conclusion

 

[Mary]

Awesome, thanks so much for the update! Looking forward to new shop items and the fair!!

 

[Rosie977]

I'm so excited for my first fair! Thanks so much for the update too!

 

[Jacob]

Super excited for the upcoming fair! I’m hoping people approach this art contest with respect, and I can’t wait to see what TBT artists come up with!! I hope i have time to make a piece this week!! :]

 

[frogslime]

Ah, this'll be my first fair. I can't wait!

 

[*The Oakboro Mayor*]

I can’t wait! Super excited to see what all you amazingly talented artists do with the art portion this year, and we got some really cool updates!

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Omg fair hype!!!!

Also yay an AC art contest! I might just have to enter that

 

[Morningowl]

All Super Exciting! Long waited congrats to the Bunny day Interior design winners ! Looking forward to the new events and stuff wooo!