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Everglow
MemberSo are we making the 4th-wall_break tag now or later...?
bitWolfy
Former StaffThe breaking_the_fourth_wall tag already exists, and is already present on this post.
Snow E Fox
MemberDare I ask what self-insert is?
Hentailoverx56
MemberSiroc about to show how much he really loves judy body lol
shytah
MemberWhen you introduce a character in a franchise which is basically yourself. Extra cringe points if said franchise is not yours or have them make out with the main cast or be the most powerful.
yarart
Memberbasically when you draw yourself/your sona into a drawing to either blend into the universe of your favorite thing or pair yourself with your kinnies/simps. kinda like a reader x character or oc x canon
RaceCloud
MemberYou know what, it's honest and I respect that.
3HC-Hg-CH3
MemberThe art quality is good and porn hasn't really been known for its serious subject matter and character development. Bring it on, I say!
moximoore
MemberAgreed. Points for that.
Well001
MemberWorse when they are made into a mary-sue (Gary-stu).
DeadMojo
MemberSigma grindset tip:
Draw NSFW of your sona with whoever you want.
user 136014
BlockedI dunno why people get so butthurt over people wanting to bang thier favorite characters.
SoldierBoyXIII
MemberWhen you have to choose between getting with a crush or not being cringe.
…Cowabunga it is!
ShadOtrett
MemberPlus, I mean, honestly... Siroc has provided many quality lewds for us. I can forgive a touch of cringe
Kayriel
MemberThe concept was poisoned for decades (still is, really) by the actual cringelords who make it gross.
People can still do it fine, but there's been such absolutely huge numbers of total cringefest situations that someone has to show some real quality to not be lumped in with the ego-wankery that is the Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu/Reverse-Sue market. Basically, show that you have some small originality, care about the story involved, or just be decent with what you're doing.
I've seen plenty of art, and read plenty of fics with self-inserts/personal OCs that were actually quite good. You usually can't tell it's a self-insert with the good ones unless it's directly said. For the bad ones... well, there's Sonichu. 'Nuff said.
Azero
MemberBRO, you just posted cringe.
You are gonna lose subscriber.
DingusDongus
MemberFucking chad artist
Redtriangle
MemberOh dear, can he do that? Artists drawing themselves to have sex with a fictional characters? Okay, some of us have fantasy of having sexual or romantic relationship with fictional characters but it’s usually not something to share with, and it gives people the bad impression.
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