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Writer renews critique of women's zine group lacking hands-on making
Original: A while back I was on here complaining about how I got invited to a women’s # zine group but there was no hands-on zine
A zine maker is revisiting a complaint about joining a women's zine group that turned out to have no hands-on zine making, with talk instead of hiring a graphic designer. The writer says this wasn't what they expected and suggested the group make a quick DIY zine instead. The anecdote has drawn attention and sympathy from others interested in grassroots, do-it-yourself publishing.
Why now: The post resonates with people frustrated when DIY communities outsource the hands-on craft that defines them.
shotgunseamstresswomen's zine group
Evidence
- A while back I was on here complaining about how I got invited to a women’s # zine group but there was no hands-on zine making and there was talk of hiring a graphic designer and it bummed me out because that wasn’t what I was expecting. I suggested we make a fast # DIY zine as… · shotgunseamstress@counterforce.social · 35
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