Definitely, once your eyes have been opened and you have awoken to the reality of, as you call them, brownnosers it is very hard to miss. I’ve taken a very stern stance on how I deal with people in general, I will always be as helpful and polite as I can, that however no longer means I am a push over or that anyone is able to walk over me in any way, I am rock solid in this, my wife can testament to it.

I hear you on the time and energy part, it’s really cool that you are keeping the brand as a Hive specific thing. I’ve struggled with my art all my life, probably sold a total of 5 pieces. Now I just make the stuff and use it as I see fit, no intent of selling it, if someone does want to buy it, rad! Otherwise its mine anyway, I made it. Haha

Please excuse my delayed responses, I’m still fairly new so have to wait for HP to build up before I can comment or post or anything. Apologies.