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My wife is a teacher, working under an expired union contract. The school board has been adamant that they will not negotiate a new contract or even recognize the union. Is this legal? I have no idea, but I doubt it. In any case, the teachers are about to strike, initially planning a one day walkout.

My oldest daughter is a student in the district and is trying to design a button or sticker she can hand out to other students and encourage them to come to the picket line. She wants some feedback. Do you like it? Do you see something to change? Do we need to say something different? The initial event is one day, and we know the date. We thought about adding it but it seemed to make the image too busy. Anyway, give us your thoughts.

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[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 18 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Based kid. Looks good no notes other than that she sounds cool as hell. Both wife and kid.

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Thanks, I thought it looked pretty good. And just so you know, I'm a pretty cool dude too.

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm sure you are. I would probably enjoy sharing a pint with pretty much anyone on this site. Even the ones that don't like me.

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 6 points 6 days ago

socialism-beer

Yeah, sounds great.

[–] ComradeKingfisher@hexbear.net 15 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Your kid did a good job. My only complaint would be that the words won't be legible unless you're right next to the person. Increase the contrast between the background and lettering, peach on white is too similar and it'll blend in from afar. This can be done by darkening the outline around the letters, and/or darkening both the interior and outline color of the letters.

[–] RedWizard@hexbear.net 12 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I'll double up on this critique and say if you want to keep the peach color, create a black inner circle and expand the text to give more room for scabby.

What you want is a look like this:

Where the letters are behind the black inner circle. That way you have nice high contrast look. Those letters will pop from a distance.

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

She thinks this is probably the way to go

[–] RedWizard@hexbear.net 8 points 6 days ago

Hell yeah, that's awesome!

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago

Good idea and an easy fix. Thanks.

[–] RedWizard@hexbear.net 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This fucking rules and should be an emoji.

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago

She would love to have her art immortalized as an emoji

[–] bettyschwing@hexbear.net 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Your kid has obviously been learning from the Master

Gotta give me those fangs!! kelly

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

xi-god-emperor

Emperor Xi, thank you for raising my kids right

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[–] FedPosterman5000@hexbear.net 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

o7 - I (with many of my classmates) remember picketing with striking teachers - such an impactful experience in solidarity for students. Please pass along my compliments on the design - looks great! Hope you all have positive outcomes

[–] Rod_Blagojevic@hexbear.net 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks. We're all looking forward to it, and we're all stressed about it at the same time. First round of stickers is ordered.