Empty Page Ranthalf the time, im all for a full-out boycott of this shit until its straightened out. then half the time i wonder if its all a big scam, or marvel at the fact that its not actuallt a full boycott, since most artists, and i use that term lightly, are still quite active.
while all these issues with the "community" harbor a perfect reason for the artists here to band together in defense of this site that houses their work... it just hasnt happened that way. and while we all preach Support Jark, we're all really in the dark as to whats going on. what if it is a joke? then we're all being pulled along like morons. what if its all true? then this site is founded on a board of assholes. wheres the upside here? i dont know.
i DO know.... that when i look back at my own activity on this site, i dont really feel much. i continue to be the same artist i am here, when the site is down. i dont communicate regularly here with anyone, save m best friend. DA doesnt alter or change my views on my art or art in general. if i wasnt here, obviously, it wouldnt make a difference.
but at the same time, i dont want the site to fail. i know my prince likes it here and believes in the artists here (the real ones). so that in itself makes me sad to think that DA is such bullshit. for a site with so much potential to be a real community, its just fallen flat of any true expectations. its now ruled by politics that, while proving that artists are capable of comprehending more than paint and drawing programs, suffocate all of the real art being shared here.
so yea. im just posting this to cover up my old entry that had nothing to do with any of this, and was out of place, considering my page is now empty. so yea. there.
DA is BS. tell yer friends.
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Devious Comments
thanks for sharing yer thoughts on this, finally hahaha
but then... where does it go from there, you know? so we speak out, that this was once a place that thrived on art, instead of politics and drama. that wont change DA back into a community. i realy dont think this site will ever recover from this shit. its like its all failed rather quickly, and no one can give a single, definitive reason as to why, though we can surely give a longass list. can there not simply be a place where true art is shared? where people think with their heads instead of their tokyo pop magazines and dicks? its tiresome, that this whole ordeal is left to speculation and mystery while it systematically breaks down the community.
its doodoo, i believe.
and thanks, for listening, and commenting, and actually caring what i think about it hahaha. always my prince, you are
love you.
but you know.. a place like that CAN exist, just not on a massive scale like this. a place like that would have to be very small. and very picky about who/what it allows to be a part of it. but then.. thats weird, isnt it? to pick and choose? although it DOES prevent the anime bullshit hehehe
that sentence is awesome btw "where people think with their heads instead of their tokyo pop magazines and dicks?" thats the shit hahahahaha gotta quote that
glad you like my sentence there hahahahaha.
not that we KNOW any people who think with those things.... *COUGH*9*COUGH*
keke. love ya!
yea lovely sentence XDDD 9 thinks with his guitar and occationally anime box sets though hahahaha
hahahahahaha. oh dear. how could i forget hahahahaha ^^
However, playing music (and guitar) is an integral part of my life, it's true. But that's my art.
And I do consider anime, if crafted well, to be a great thing. Although it is true that dA is a bit overrun with anime-esque drawings that don't seem worth posting. At the same time, I think there are some good ones here, but still...
As for the deviantART situation in general...I agree, this is ridiculous. One, I also don't care for the disrespect that has been shown for someone who was so integral in the creation of a site/community like this. Second, I too feel that the "glory days are gone". deviantART actually felt like a community a few years ago when it wasn't so huge and mostly consisted of a few people who were truly interested in sharing their artwork and providing comments and constructive critiques for others. I miss it, but I don't think it will ever be like that again at dA (as I doubt it will shrink).
So then, something like an "invite-only" online artwork community is brought up. I've thought of it before myself, but firstly starting and maintaining such a community, in reality, isn't easy. Second, it would have to be done carefully so as not to become some closed-minded elitist hole.
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It would be interesting to even see an attempt at such a community, though! Best of luck, should you try to bring one to be.
And also...a-contre-jour, I honestly think it DOES make a difference if you're not at dA. Your artwork has been viewed and enjoyed many people who would not even have a chance to see it otherwise. Additionally, you have left nearly 1,000 comments here. Surely you don't think this has passed without adding some insight and gratification to the community (note, I almost want to put that word in quotation marks, especially in the context of this entry)...? Also, although you say that the community hasn't affected the way you view your art or art in general, would you say that none of the appreciation that has been shown for what you shared has been worthwhile, at the very least?
And lastly...while deviantART is not like it used to be, and isn't a small, focused community as we wish there would be...I think it still has some worth. Despite having to wade through a lot of deviations, there is some great work to be found. It's also good for exposure, comments (although they greatly vary in constructiveness and worth to the artist), sharing work in general, and several other things (I'm not trying to give a full-on list/explanation here).
In any case, the current situation is a shame. Jark should be apologized to and reinstated, those with quality artwork who have wiped their pages should share their work again, and hopefully a good number of people will be able to appreciate and use the site for what it is, and what it is capable of.
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so im not sure why this is inserted in your comment to ms. a-contre-jour.
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