ClockworkCultist | Who?

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Here is a small list of things I do for work

Organizing our Public Repo

Keeping the public queue updated.

Assuring the wiki has the latest information.

FA Profile

Art uploads, written descriptions, tags, anywhere there's text!

Even wrote my own template using FA's funky BBCode.

Furbooru Uploads

Tagging and plugging links are all I need to do.

Still learning how to do tags better.

Mastodon Account

Art uploads

Alt-text (for the posts.)

Community interaction.

The Fedi community is welcoming, and I feel comfortable there.

Bluesky Account

It's a platform.

Telegram Channel Organization

Channel updates.

Channel uploads.

Community interaction.

I try to be as active as I can here.

This website!

Minus the CSS and hosting.

The backup website!

Commission Orders

With my own custom template too!

That's not even the full list too!

I do this 25/7!

Since this is also my full-time job, I can dedicate a lot of time to what I do.

While this can cause some serious burnout, I still find it rewarding to have pride in my work.

Never noticed how difficult this was until I really got deep into this.

You'd think doing a post wouldn't take much time or effort. If that was the case I feel more people would do what I do with no problems.

Automation tools had to be created to lift the burdens of posting and cross-posting, uploading, tagging, writing, it's a mess.

My advice to anyone out there: take your time.

Just starting out, or wanting to lock-in now after a long time? If possible, just get the post done first. Worry about editing it later or fixing tags, descriptions, links, whatever.

Not all platforms allow you to make edits, but for art platforms, this is rare. You should be able to go back later and fix or update whatever you want.

For the love of everything, please keep a log of where and when you posted. I can't mention how many times I got lost in a spagetti of links and a mess of text. Keep a record, this will save you so much time and energy in the future!

In the early years? A Cervid (deer.)

Later on, a living mechanical toy.

Now sometimes a Yinglet.

Yinglet is good shape.

Why a toy though?

It's something that felt correct. I took a handful of negative comments, and turned it into a positive.

It was tiring being called robotic, mechanical, in-human.

Eventually I just owned it. Why not? Not sure why having pride in my work makes others see me this way, but at least now I can embrace it and not really worry about it anymore.

Plus I get a really cool key in my back!

If you know, you know.

Welcome guest, are you here to consult the TV user guide? You're in the right place! In order to keep your new all-in-one companion functioning and properly operating, we should first go over a few key features.

Key Features

1. TV is fully mobile and able to walk and move about all on his own.
2. TV is fully capable of speech with an almost unlimited dictionary built-in. Not all words can be registered, but it is possible to teach TV a new word to replace an old one. (Warning: A safety list was installed to assure no inappropriate words are possible.)
3. TV has the ability to perform a wide range of tasks, from playing games with you here at the circus, to offering guidance and directions to everywhere inside the grounds.
4. TV is equipped with enchanted eyes that allow him to pickup on visual cues, body language, and maybe even see into the unknown? Try asking him many questions!
5. TV comes with a imagination preset that allows him to easily go on any adventure with a guest and play pretend. This even includes an eating and drinking function (with a limited diet and internal tank.)

Safety Notes

• Avoid submerging TV in water for any prolonged period of time. Please report to staff if wet.
• Do not expose to open flames.
• Refrain from placing hands in TV's mouth.
• Do not remove his wind up key under any circumstances. Immediately report any and all suspicious activity or attempts at removing and tampering with TV's key.
• Do not try to work around TV's safety lock restrictions.
• Never try to repair TV yourself. Always report to nearest staff if repairs are needed.

Rules

• TV must remain within property boundaries at all times.
• Be mindful with your personal time with TV, others may want to play too. Sharing is caring.
• If spills or leakage occur, gently pat the affected area with a soft cloth. If the issue persists, please seek nearest staff member. Do not attempt to inhale or inject any fluids secreting from TV.
• TV may malfunction from time to time, and say unexpected phrases. Report all odd behavior and words to staff and step away from TV.

Staff Section Only

Hello staff member, congratulations on being authorized to help maintain TV. Please read through this document fully, to properly diagnose TV's potential issues. Don't be afraid, if this is an urgent issue just remember, TV is just a toy. It cannot feel anything. Take your time.

Check to see if Key is properly inserted.

If key is inserted, be sure to wind up as-needed.

If key is jammed, carefully remove in the protected toy-box room, and make sure to remove any debris or anomalous objects preventing the key from turning or being inserted securely. Do not attempt to turn the key if it is stuck. In an emergency situation, please use the heart-key.

TV get's dirty sometimes which is normal. A simple washcloth with common dish soap will fix up any dirt, or grime with ease.

Food tank. TV only has one single input via the mouth opening. This is also the same output. Please use the specialized pump or vacuum to properly empty the tank. If tank has something inside of it that should not be there, carefully hang TV by it's feet, and prop the jaw piece open or temporarily remove, and wait for all contents to be emptied by gravity. If-needed use a hose to power wash the inside of the tank while TV is upside down. Repeat until tank is clean. Add a cup of vinegar inside to keep tank fresh from mold.

For major damages which would require repairs, please seek Staff Member Thor. Thor is authorized to do major repairs. If Thor is unavailable please see Key Maintenance section if applicable. If repair is not key related, seek Staff Member CC for parts replacements. Do not throw out old parts. Any parts removed or salvaged must be stored in the Toy-Box Freezer urgently. Do not waste time.

• - Heartbeat (or spring tension)
• - Spring tension loose = Lax
• - Spring tension tight = Stressed
• - Jaw open = Happy or High Energy
• - Jaw closed = Rest or Low Energy

Key rotation or Winding Ratio = Energy clicks, or hours of performance.

Lack of daily winding results in jamming or anomalous errors.

Over-winding results in sleep deprivation, and other undesirable affects.

Eyes rotate clockwise to gauge different readings, such as time remaining. As the key on the back may not be a good visual indicator at a glance.

Internals click, whirr, and hum at different volumes and speeds depending on the mood.

Sensations are amplified depending on conditions.

Pain monitoring is done via a rating or scale from 0 to 10.

Outer Shell integrity should remain clean, and not cracked or dented.

Ball-Joint wear and tear requires regular upkeep.

Internal stomach tank capacity is small. Needs to be cleaned by the end of the day, and can only be cleaned via oral interface. Lack of regular upkeep may result in infection or other anomolous effects.

Please refer the the original care guide to properly maintain this Yinglet.

Lastly, this goes without saying but seriously, I don't consent to my art or my characters being used for any machine learning, training, or any artifical intelligence in any way shape or form. Period. This is non negotiable.