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Call me Cee, I use she/hers pronouns and I’m your friendly neighborhood artsy scientist who streams for fun and hobby. I hope you’re having a dope day! 💖
🖼️ : @/mnt_kaedi
I will say this: I appreciate that Wholesome Direct did not mince words about how you can still care about all things cozy, while not ignoring global atrocities. That’s the type of energy I like to be around, creatives and collectives alike.
I’mma keep resharing this to say many MANY people have not given up to still be in community with others AND still take COVID seriously.
I reshare them every time I see them because I want other COVID informed folk to know that there are many of us all over the world.
Nice nice! Hi I’m Court/Cee. I live in the States. I’m an artsy scientist who wears masks no matter what. I’m in public health so I want to believe in keeping myself and others safe. ♥️
Note: I used to wear an N95 under a cloth mask before I found more fitting N95s recently.
Hi. I’m Keith. I live in Canada and I refuse to accept that infections and reinfections are inevitable - I will continue do my utmost to break chains of transmission. What about you?
Shoutout to the Black Vtubers who warned me about BHM because it has been a wild NINE WHOLE DAYS LMFAOOO.
Ya’ll be easy this month. Don’t let these folks get you tight. There is too much Black badassery and brilliance to do so. Keep creating. Keep it moving. We got this. 💖💖💖
What also gets me is the number of people who are going to lose their platforms and ruined their reputations because they decided that going after one person was worth it.
Jealousy and envy can be so destructive.
Child. Go support streamers who are worth your time.
Why I said what I said yesterday: it’s anti-Black AF what people did to Kenji and I see how some of ya’ll move in the “Vtubing” space.
As I said yesterday, if you come after Black streamers, I see you. You have been warned.
It is a major boundary for me.
CW: lolicon/shotacon
Setting a boundary because it’s on the timeline: I do not support and am not comfortable with lolicon/shotacon.
I do not engage with that type of content. Please don’t engage with me if you do.
Thank you for understanding. 💖
😭😭😭😭😭 THIS IS SO COOL
I don’t play Fortnite but these are some of the cleanest designs in gaming with Black folks and honestly?
Keep them coming. Whew.
@lenasabrewing
Once again, I scream on the inside. People really hate us in public health. Not to mention, as a fellow nerd, this is terrifying to see. I miss cons but I will continue to forgo. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom. 😭😭😭♥️
💫 It’s time to make a full appearance! It’s my model reveal time so if you’d like to see me, you know what to do.
Download start now • • • • •💄💋
🌟 Please and thank you for the love and support in advance.
#VtuberUprising
#ModelReveal
@laurieallee
Goodness. I am so sorry. That’s so rude, but shows that people are about control versus bodily autonomy. Everyone has the right to bodily autonomy including not wanting to get COVID. The ableism and lateral violence is really strong as usual. Stay safe. ♥️
To clarify: as someone who has been ganged up on before, been gossiped about and then, when confronting those very people, folk had the audacity to not be genuinely remorseful when confronted?
Kindness is forged in fire. So honestly? I ain’t even mad at Kenji right now.
With Black History Month coming in February, I’m wondering if any Black Vtubers would be down to collab all month, including talking about history, the Vtubing space and the power of imagination.
And I’m hoping to spotlight games made for and by Black developers etc.
That’s why when people don’t mask or take COVID precautions, especially if they have the means to, it speaks volumes.
Because I constantly see Palestinians talking about COVID because people are not listening to them and viruses don’t care about borders. 🫠
I can assume we've got COVID multiple times over the past 5 months due to staying in cramped shelters with high numbers of people and living in very unhealthy conditions.
#Gaza
First Masked Selfie vs Recent Masked Selfie 💖
Again, I double masked until I finally found the 3M 9102S and the Flo Mask.
I’ll take one with my stoggles sometime this year, but I’ve finally figuring out my style with my masks. I’m so proud. 😭💖
Nothing is more attractive than a man who is deeply in the rabbit hole of nerdy hobbies and bonus points if they also know way too much lore like are you kidding me?
STOP FUMBLING THESE PEOPLE YOU LIKE AND BE A COMPLETE NERD AROUND THEM. 😂💖
I mean, I would wife me up. 😤💖
In all seriousness, beauty is subjective and does not determine someone’s value or worth. 💖
Like the positivity in the QRTs, I love the solidarity and the genuine love others are sharing. 💖
And a reminder that my Vtuber looks like me. Hi! 💋
That’s why I’m not pro-AI at all if that’s not already obvious. I love science but technology that destroys the planet or is fundamentally unethical is a cyberpunk future I don’t want.
Shoutout to the BIPOC scientists in AI/tech who said this years ago. 😭💖
Are water reservoirs going to survive the next wave of ever larger models demanding more cooling water?
I wonder how much cooling water Google's Gemini consumed during the entire development period.
And what of OpenAI, how much water is the development of GPT-5 consuming?
*Taps mic* yes the same tools people are trying to potentially ban or eliminate are the same tools to use.
Yet here we are in a COVID summer surge. Again.
Forbes: Masks, vaccines and safety goggles will be needed if a bird flu pandemic is declared
Dr. Donal Bisanzio told Forbes that methods like masking and social distancing should be the first implemented.
Hi hello! I’m Cee, your friendly neighborhood Black artsy scientist on YouTube (and IRL). I play games, talk a lot about books/art/fashion/nerdy things with co-working shenanigans. I do this for fun as a creative hobby - happy to be a part of the ecosystem.
Art credits below!
‼️ BLACK CONTENT CREATORS QRT AND SHOW YOURSELVES ‼️
There has been a lot of negativity for the start of OUR MONTH! So let's turn that around and show off our best features to spread positivity and good vibes!
I'm Malakai Lazuli but just call me Kai! I'm a First Generation
Remember when folks said that the pandemic would make people hire kids to work jobs that should traditionally be held by adults because protections for kids would be rolled back or relaxed?
That’s the lens I’m seeing the minors in Vtubing convo right now as a social scientist.
“Be the star in your own life and twinkle next to all the stars shining light”💋
I’ve been teasing changes as I move slow and steady.
Here’s one! Going forward, this will be for my co-working/comfy streams (and yes, this is an alt outfit - hehe). 💖
Credits below!
#C7Art
@PRISMISMZ
I’m so sorry. I was afraid of this happening (and why I said what I said in the BIPOC space a few days ago). People are conflating prejudice with systematic racism and the fact that there are now BIPOC folks being harassed and sent violent threats is why I was afraid.
I really appreciate folks from SEA and beyond being honest because my frustrations came from that a lot of Black and Asian folks got hurt through this because some folks DID take it too far with racism and just bigotry (and still KEPT GOING). INTERSECTIONALITY MATTERS.
Girl, because this came up. I am actually pro-sex work. I may be SFW so you ain’t getting that type of thing from me, but adults being lewd and sexual on the internet is their choice.
Sex work is work. 😭💖
That’s not the problem here. Leave lewd tubers and sex workers alone.
Hi. I’m a scientist in real life and I don’t speak or represent anyone but myself, but I need people to leave Kiwi and women who are making money in whatever way they choose alone. Don’t pit us women in science against women who aren’t in jobs or work you think is appropriate.
I’m really grateful for the Black women and femmes I follow who not only champion for COVID, but also for other BIPOC folks too.
It’s a reminder that there are lot of good folks in the art and streamer world and that makes me feel safe too to want to keep going. Thank you. 💖
I can still love gaming and art and people, and still also care about what’s happening with the world around me too.
That gives me a lot of hope. And it genuinely made my day seeing friends and mutuals just echo similar sentiments. I am so so grateful for community right now. 💖
It’s genuinely telling and that people act like they’re experts on systematic racism, discrimination and prejudice, but can’t define those things and won’t experience those things systematically.
Interpersonal prejudice and bias exist but that’s not the same thing as systems.
INFORMATION DROP —— 📩
Black in the Mix is a month-long event for Black streamers, Vtubers and gamers to celebrate the beauty, history and imagination of the Black/African Disapora.
Graphic credit goes to
@Janaeberries
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@PeoplesOracle
I rarely post, but I just want to say as a public health practitioner myself, you’re just a reminder that science and spirituality often and continue to work together and do great good. Your work matches what all of us in public health have been saying. So thank you sincerely.
“You are your best thing” - Toni Morrison
Shoutout to
@artemiste_vt
for this amazing outfit for the
#VMetGala
. She did an amazing job with it, including the details and the pieces.☺️💖
#C7Arty
This type of thinking really pushed me to slowly go off trail of what is expected of me and toward what is in alignment with me.
And I’ve never been happier to be honest despite the challenges.
You truly cannot timeline life.
You have to live it.
@kadamssl
I’m a young public health practitioner. I’m in it for the long haul even if that means I have to go against the grain. I hate that we are repeating history, but enough of us youngsters see it (I’m a fresh 30) and we ain’t letting up. We keep each other safe. ♥️
It’s lowkey hilarious (but not) how people discover often that yes, Black women can also be into anime and can be extremely nerdy while being hot at the same time.
Like some of the baddest women are nerds I don’t know what to tell you?? 😭😭😭
Been holding onto this too long, but after checking in, I’m able to share!!
I’m so pleased to announce that I got accepted into the Seekers of Skyveil Creator Program. 💫
Thank you for the opportunity
@playseekers
@elodie_games
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ANOTHA one. 🤪
I have one masked selfie per year now so I’m reusing them because I don’t take a picture every time, but every time I leave my house, you best believe it stays on the entire time.
All my friends mask too so it stay lit.
Let me be very clear: the amount of misogynoir I have seen against Black femmes and women these past few weeks has been absolutely horrid and not shocking.
That’s why I have said it before and I will say it again: believe Black women and femmes the first time.
Thank you. 💋
Not to harp on it, but I really am grateful for all the Black women and femmes in the streamer space.
Ya’ll are giving me life and making me genuinely happy. So if you’re a Black streamer, just know I appreciate your existence. And I hope I am that for others too. 🥹💖
Tomorrow’s steam is focused on books that center BIPOC and more FF14 to support
#BiTM
for this first week.
Come stop by to kick it, get some book recs and see me attempt more Final Fantasy fun! And no worries, there are VODs.
🎨: @/Mnt_Kaedi
Link is below:
As someone who has been snapped in public, it makes me so uncomfortable when people take pictures of people without their consent because I would feel weird if I found myself on the internet. 😭♥️
It would be disingenuous not to share that this happening too.
And I’m grateful that folks who are in the industry are being honest about what’s going on. 💖
Outside of
#TheGameAwards
there are demonstrators from the game industry pointing out the absurd number of layoffs and unfair labor wages as well. Get that fair living y’all!
To the people who complimented me in this entire ensemble way back in 2021, ya’ll are the real heroes.
It was super sweet. 💫
Before I switched to my current ones, I wore a mask over my N95s because my face is petite and I wanted a better seal. 😷♥️
Master Info Post 🧵:
📖 Hello there! My Cee/Court! I’m your friendly neighborhood artsy scientist in real life and with a virtual avatar coming to YouTube later this year. I stream makeup, fashion, science and arts while featuring/collaborating with others. ♥️
Art
@shinnnart
On a serious tip, please be careful this month because there are already some anti-Black shenanigans on this app and others to counteract the Black joy and celebrations.
I’m going to be implementing some strategies especially this month because racism/anti-Blackness is real.
Anyway, we Black ova here so I’m actually grateful to be a part of the Black streamer space.
I may not know everybody or be friends with everybody, but genuinely, I’m finding my people and that I’m grateful for.
I wish that for everybody Black. 💖
*Taps mic* Not directed at OP. It’s just frustrating when people’s respectability politic jumps out.
You don’t have to like Meg the Stallion and we can have a whole convo about rhythm and poetry (aka rap), but the way ya’ll talk about Black women and femme rappers?
Whew.
I urge you to educate yourself on the history of female rap and do some reflection on the implications your mindset has. & of course, I’m simply a fan of Megan, so if anyone (Black women especially) reading this has their own experiences with the subject, feel free to enlighten.
I’ll talk about it more on Saturday, but if you’d like to follow me ova on Twitch, you can follow here. 😌💖
My main home is YouTube, but I plan to multistream on Twitch in the future.
Thanks for those who follow me over there already on there as things are under construction.
LITERALLY CAUGHT THIS.
Oof. Yea, a sappy post is coming.
And I’ll talk about it on Saturday/Sunday you gorgeous humans.
Thank you for all the love and support.😭💖
Another fun opportunity and reminder, especially for all the new follows, is that my Vtuber is based on me IRL.
It’s not a secret, but as this hobby evolves, Vtubing is a medium for me as an artsy scientist. Think of it like a “Lizzie McGuire’s animated self”
That’s “Cee”.
Kinda personal question Vtubers,
How much of your character/model is based off of what you think OTHERS want to see, or what is trendy, and how much is based off of just what you want/like?
Nothing inherently bad with either side!!
And as a cis person, just wanna remind folks that we cis folk will not and cannot accept apologies for the harm that our trans friends have gone through on behalf of somebody who did/is doing some transphobic ish.
That’s not our place or our job.
Today is my streamer anniversary officially! I’m officially one year in. Thank you all so much who have joined me on this journey whether you’re an OG or newly found me. I’ve made a lot of mistakes and still have a lot to learn, but I’m grateful for choosing to join in. 💖💖
@guelphmarket
I’m not going to pile on either but as someone who is Black and is in public health, I would really encourage you to think about how data shows that Black folks are being severely impacted by COVID while more than likely masking and taking precautions over a lot of groups based-
I’m sharing this because it happens so often when non-binary folks are not women.
They’re non-binary. It’s not the same thing and folks should respect that.
That’s why asking someone’s pronouns and how someone identifies is key (because misgendering folks is not cool). 💖
CW: talking about weight can be triggering.
I LOVE this. I’ve had relationships end because a lack of honesty is a dealbreaker for me. I can’t make decisions in ambiguity so it’s a value differential. I confront things head on even if it scares me like no other. Bravo. 😭♥️
I found a makeup school that is willing to accommodate in terms of COVID precautions so it looks like I’ll be a makeup artist and a scientist by next year.
I’ll keep folks posted, but I’m upping my science and art skills offline. Grateful for hybrid options. 💖
SO LET’S TALK ABOUT HOW NYX NAILED IT. Super excited to use these starting this weekend AT my anniversary stream. 🤓✌🏾
Please consider commissioning
@NyxGothica
if you’re looking for somebody to bring your vision to life. The magic is Nyx. 😭💖
Just to be clear: if I state a boundary, you are free to unfollow, block or leave spaces with me in them if it bothers you.
I am an adult. I’m allowed to have boundaries and not like things. You are allowed to NOT LIKE ME or want to engage with me. It is what it is.
CW: lolicon/shotacon
Setting a boundary because it’s on the timeline: I do not support and am not comfortable with lolicon/shotacon.
I do not engage with that type of content. Please don’t engage with me if you do.
Thank you for understanding. 💖
Last thing I’m going to say as a reminder: I am not a safe space for bigots, racists and apologists for SA/harm. I don’t do transphobia or homophobia etc. I care about civil and human rights.
Not taking accountability and choosing to be a genuinely bad person is not it for me.
Why I appreciate this video: he postures just like my dad who is very protective of my mom. My mom can take care of herself, but my dad knows what’s up and shuts it down.
They’ll be married for 40+ years next year. When you love someone, you just don’t play around about them. 💖
Disrupting the Vtuber forcefield to bring you shenanigans (since it’s late). For those who haven’t seen me, hello as I say every time.
The kids were cute. We were masked up opening the door and DJing to signal the kids to come and get this candy. 😂💖
#CIRL
I don’t hate anybody, but I do think it’s interesting how people say the internet is not real when infectious diseases/a lack of mitigation is keeping people safely out of spaces “in-person”.
That and people do forge relationships online. They do mean something and are valid.
“I hate chronically online people,” ok. I hate casually online people. y’all come in here and comment “it’s not that deep” on everything you see. the internet is for people who want to talk about things and people who have been pushed out of irl spaces if that isn’t you GET OUT
1000% agree with this. If you want to see more BLACK VTUBERS, you have to support the folks around you right now NOT just the ones with big accounts already.
Like Meg the Stallion just hosted the CRUNCHYROLL AWARDS? There is a whole world of possibility for Black streamers.
This topic comes up every like few months.
Yall know the answer is unifying and supporting. And not just your friends but people you know will advocate for you.
Black Vtubers are a small enough community that something like this CAN be done but yall..
Shoutout to all the co-working streamers on Twitch. The vibes are always so comfortable and it helps with my productivity so much. 😭💖
I’m glad there are more co-working streamers in general, including myself. 💖
@AfroVT
This is why I said what I said yesterday about protecting children. I get she’s saying some stuff that is problematic, but going off on her in such a violent way is not the answer. This is also why Vtubing is unfortunately not a safe space for younger streamers.
@itsmrmask
And it’s wild because Selkie is not even a Japanese brand at all. It’s not Lolita. She just grouped everybody who likes hyper feminine fashion which knows no gender anyway under the bus. Lolitas can’t catch a break damn. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
And on a related note, ya girl saw it so it’s official! I’m published again in scientific literature and it’s open access.
And now I’ve been citing myself in papers I write because well, the tapestry is built.
I am so proud of myself something serious. COME ON. Whew.😮💨💖
Just in case anyone needs to hear this: please always listen and center those most directly impacted AND listen to those with organizing and activism experience to find the best ways you can get involved in causes you care about.
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Thank you for the 160+ subs on YouTube! I’m inching toward 200, which is wild, but never thought I’d get here and I’m cool knowing people enjoy what I have to offer. 😭😭😭💖
I have a dope community and friends on YouTube so we keep on keeping on!
And as a gentle reminder, I do share about social and global issues a lot so if that for whatever reasons bothers you, I’m not the creative for you and that’s okay.
I curate my spaces to be able to talk about pressing issues globally while still being all about nerdy things. 💖
I had to leave the space, but for those who know, thank you for listening. I’m tired so I felt like I was repeating myself.
I’m just REALLY AWARE of my identities. And I get that because I talk from my perspectives in the social sciences, I’m always taking inventory.
welcome traveler!🌻
my name is chris (they/them) and i’m a full time illustrator, character designer, dnd podcast host, bard, and print shop owner! my work mostly focuses on my ocs and queer stories! i love color and light☀️✨
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CW: death; disability
I have lost people to COVID; I have loved ones dealing with long COVID. More join everyday. I have cried way too much these last few years AND yet people keep gaslighting me even after I share.
Today was a reminder. 💔💔
Honestly? This is great advice. I think one of the things I’ve realized as I continue to grow is that YouTube discoverability is helping me find people who like FFXIV, art and other areas I’m interested in.
They aren’t Vtubers, hahaha.
Some are, but many aren’t.
the biggest problem with vtubing versus other mediums is that most indy vtubers only get watched by other vtubers and don't actually have a fanbase, we just advertise to the space.
because so many people in this community don't actually make content or are at the beginning of
And no matter how they would try to spin it, people would have to recognize that harm even if they don’t want to confront it so many won’t.
And a lot of people don’t want to hear the truth because it would then make them feel guilty and upset, but it’s the truth tbh.
This week’s schedule! I’ll be streaming later this week to rest and focus on my exam this week.
I’ll be playing Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy 14 and doing more chat & chill (where I will play some games like Hyper Meteor or some demos. If not that, more Sea of Stars fo’ sho).
I’ve been on emergency response/training, have had previous training in mental health and suicide prevention etc. 100% agree honestly for consideration.
People wanna have community but don’t wanna do community care. And that’s a muscle folks can benefit to learn.
More streamers need to learn crisis aversion, community leadership, emotional management and so many other things cuz yall can’t keep posting your vulnerable viewers on here for some likes and streamer takes. We are real people.
WEEK 2 ⤵️
Black in the Mix is a month-long event for Black streamers, Vtubers and gamers to celebrate the beauty, history and imagination of the Black/African Disapora.