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Greetings and Salutations! Slashbot here again with what I would like to say is good news... however we are here today to talk about a very, very serious matter.
DW (#20) would like to spread awareness about Brain Cancer. A terrible disease that can effect anyone, at any point of their life. An estimated 680,000+ people in the US alone, are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor diagnosis.
What is a Brain Tumor?
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Doctors refer to a tumor based on where the tumor cells originated, and whether they are cancerous (malignant) or not (benign).
There is over 120 different types of brain and central nervous system tumors, they can form in different areas and sizes for everyone. The location and type will also effect how this horrible disease effects the person. It can cause recurring headaches, issues with vision, seizures, short-term memory loss, and so many others, including Death.
Which, unfortunately, is what brings me to you today.
While the Slashbot Queue was in an idle state, DW(#20) lost someone very near and dear to her heart, her mother. 'Dizzy' Diane, Dizzy Di as she was also called, had been diagnosed with Brain Cancer, and tragically lost the battle. In her honor, and in the honor of all of those who have been lost and who are still fighting, we are proud to release a new item to the site today.
The Magic Marker. This item, while in design it may seem an odd way to honor those who's lives have been touched by Cancer, this item will allow you to turn bred pets into memorials. With this marker you may add 10% Edits to a Gen 2+.
As everyone knows, with great power comes great responsibility, so with this item there is some rules.
-You cannot use a Magic Marker on Gen1 pets.
-You cannot remove edits.
-You may only add edits to pets.
-Edits added must be 10% or under. Anything above 10% will be rejected.
-You may not add edits originating from any pets in the pet's parental lineage, including direct parents. (Including if the parent has a Witch Hat, you cannot redraw the same style Witch Hat)
-This item will not work on Mutants or Derps. unless they have been made breedable
We do ask that users Submit their potential designs to the Crystal Check before they are submitted to the Custom Queue, to ensure all rules have been followed appropriately. Make sure that you link your pet that you will be Overlaying, or your Check will be dismissed.
If you are still confused on this item, please visit the Knowledge Base and read the article created just for this item.
I am sure that most of you are aware of how proactive Aywas is towards fundraising, so if you guessed that this item had more to it, you were absolutely correct.
For the next 2 weeks, until July 15th the Magic Marker will stock in the USD Shop for $14, and at the end of the two weeks, Aywas will be donating half of the profits.
Where are these funds going?
The National Brain Tumor Society is a wonderful organization that has helped so many people, and so many families, who have been effected by cancer. We strongly recommend that users visit their site and learn what they are about, and more about Brain Cancer in general.
Once the two weeks are over, the Magic Marker will be moved to the GP Shop, however it will receive a substantial price raise, so please, if you can spare it give to something that can truly use the help.
We would like to thank DW (#20) and extend our hugs to everyone who has had their lives touched by cancer. Those of you who have lost loved ones, those of you who are helping your loved ones get though this, those who have defeated the disease, our prayers and our thoughts are with all of you.
Posted by Slashbot
(#3) on Fri Jul 1, 2016 7:57pm
- InvertSilhouette
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 7:25pm
So, I don't have funds to purchase any markers unfortunately, but I was wondering, if I wanted to make some random edits for everyone to potentially add to their customs (like flowers / bows / leaves / etc.) would I be able to upload them to the edit repository as silvers?
And even if I can't and just go through the forums, is there any sorts of things people would like to see for the markers?
- slothful
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Posted on: Sun Jul 3, 2016 12:55pm
InvertSilhouette (#51851)
I'm not 100% people would be interested in this, but as a start, maybe pet-sized visions of the ribbons for life-threatening illnesses like all the types of cancer, Alzheimer's, AIDS, depression (for reasons i can't mention here), etc would be a good start. a generic candle base would also be good because often candles are lit in memorium of people.
There may also be more individualized personal things that could be done to represent a specific person, so I'm sure, if possible, affordable commissions would be appreciated by people who really really want something special for their memorium pet. I know it may feel weird to charge for a memorial edit and such a small one, but, if for a affordable price it would make sense to charge just a little as i wouldn't want people to take advantage of you and as they say, time is money - and while it can be unfortunate for some that this is the case, it is true! And I don't think any guilty (on your side)/or upset (on the side of potential commissioners) feelings should arise due to this because it only makes sense as you are not some machine. it *does* take time and even if it is done during free time, people's free time is finite and that should be respected as well!
... unless you were 100% be willing to donate your time for this. In the end, it is entirely up to you of course.
probably could have said this in a shorter way but I kept thinking of how people may feel and what would be fair and all sorts of variables popped into mind and stuff so i kinda went on and on. sorry! xD;
One last side note is you could make a thread asking for suggestions for your potential memorial edit pack and for all you know some people's loved ones' "special something", may coincide with another person's "special something". Like if one's grandmother loved her china (as in fine chine - plates etc), or if a loved one was a collector - like of money (foreign/domestic), stamps, certain animals, etc), or maybe if many loved ones were world travelers a little globe would be neat, etc, etc... have people think really hard about all the aspects of their loved ones and I'm sure things will overlap and thus your decision of what to draw would be made easier.
oh man. okay. someone make my brain stop thinking. this is nuts. i can't shut up. lol.
- InvertSilhouette
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Posted on: Sun Jul 3, 2016 1:47pm
Tequila Mockingbird (#64472) Haha, thanks for the suggestions, and I actually really appreciate you thinking about everyone's feelings / time. Not everyone does, so it's good to see it mentioned sometimes. c:
After thinking about your suggestions, I've decided to set up a thread in the Giveaways forum, where people can suggest things (and perhaps donate if they like the edits enough), and I'll collect everything into packs to possibly upload to the repository once the markers hit the GP shop. I'll see if I can get an Ok from an admin though on the repository bit.
- zeph & co
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Posted on: Sun Jul 3, 2016 5:46pm
My mom recently underwent chemo for hers.
We have a few more scans to do to make sure it's all gone but she's one of the lucky ones that'll hopefully be victorious ~
- Will
- Yuu♥Muse♥DW
(#20)
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Posted on: Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:42am
First off, I'd like to say sorry for not getting back to you all sooner.
<3 Helmy (#1401), Yes I know how you felt. My mother changed too. At the start, it was hard cause we were fighting over something that hurt me and then later her when she remember what she had done. -cuddles- Thank you for sharing that.
Vaporeon (#60039), I am also very sorry for your loss. -hugs-
Umbreon(Darkness) (#4363), Well I hope you have/had fun while away. Plus it's moving into the GP shop, so you can always get it from there later, if need be.
Lunch & Obi (#2021), Thank you Lunch. -reminds me, I've not had any thing to eat yet, *makes a plan to eat*, lol-
Kitsune (#17645), -hugs- Yes I too wish there was a way to make us feel better. My younger brother hasn't been handling the loss very well. I hope you and your boyfriend are able to talk more, cause I know it can help.
LadyPhedre (#54532), -hugs- Thank you for the hugs.
Celtie (#34865), Thanks Celtie. It's now been two years since she passed, and you're right some wounds are still fresh in my mind. I just can't shake things and it will always bring me to tears.
Limey ♥ Mr. Theron (#11295), I'm sorry to hear your Uncle lost someone close to him.
Mythical Beast (#71475), I have been doing my best over the last two years. I have my best friend (Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20) Yuu). But thanks for asking if I will be ok.
Sunny (#41814), -snuggles with Sunny and pulls Fuzzball (#34146) into the snuggling-
Kat ill [SemiHiatus] (#80), Most welcome. I hope my Violinn is as stunning as you're Lepu.
InvertSilhouette (#51851), I like the idea of the little custom items, best bet would be in the forum. Unsure how it would work, but it might.
Tequila Mockingbird (#64472), nice book, lol. Some of the ribbons have copy-rights on them. But yes, those ribbions would be cool. As Silver/gray ribbon.
4 Huge Nerds (#6312) (Will), I hope she is one of the lucky ones. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. It's a hard road to go down.
DW
- ♑ Kat & AK ♈
(#80)
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Posted on: Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:40am
Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20) Your genus already more stunning. :P -envious- <3
- Lunch & Obi
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Posted on: Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:33am
You're welcome dear! And yes, please do go eat! haha! :D - Lunch
Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 12:24pm
Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20) Ty for thinking its stunning... Fuzzball (#34146) :( Please.. You have to be ok... :( If you need someone to talk to, I am a pm away. I just don't dare to bug people but I will never mind people finding me to chat.. <3