Curse

Duranin · Nov 10, 2009, 05:23 AM // 05:23

We all defend our honor and integrity as artists.

hoodiestarfish · Nov 10, 2009, 05:24 AM // 05:24

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Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

They had no reason to believe I would be any different because with a whopping total of one picture posted, I couldn't really prove otherwise. I suppose my reaction was panic and defense, when knowing better myself I should not have been worried about at all. My future artwork would speak for itself, and I didn't have to freak out about it. Started a whole mess of trouble over one comment that got me a little nervous. "Am I picking favorites? Oh no! Now I have to be careful and not pick certain people so I don't look like I'm doing that!" (That's the dumbest concern ever, I hope I never think it again).

I was actually impressed by the number of people who got into the fray with such passion, and I had really underestimated the convictions of the other artists.

Starr : u can't please everyone so just please urself and pick what inspires u to greater heights.

Verene · Nov 10, 2009, 05:25 AM // 05:25

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Originally Posted by hoodiestarfish

Verene, i think ur art is fine. Just open up a commission thread.

I am actually considering it, since it'd give me chances to draw things that aren't for class, but I'm unsure if I even have the time to do so right now; I'd have to limit how many I take so I don't get overwhelmed and not finish any

I'll see. Maybe I will. Must say, you thinking my art is good enough is quite a confidence boost there

BlueXIV · Nov 10, 2009, 05:30 AM // 05:30

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

Do you really think it would be feasible to list every exception to the rule? But if you genuinely don't feel it is going on, great, but don't feel you have to get defensive about it. It was simply an observation from the time I've been looking at these boards.

Sorry to harp on this again, but I really don't think this is the case. The few times I've seen a freebie thread pop up (at least in my relatively short stay here), I see lots of random people drawn.

I remember Tzu's freebie thread, most of them were for people I had never seen here. Also, in my old freebie thread (a loooong time ago), I drew kerwyn's war, eeks' necro, US' mesmer, narcissa's rit, and your necro simply because I liked how they looked. I didn't really know any of you guys at the time, so I think it's safe to say it wasn't for friends. Hoodie's thread seems to be pretty random as well, altho I dunno if he actually has a secret relation with chicken and verene

I can't remember all of the old threads, just my friends' and most of them were pretty random about their choices. Perhaps I just have a selective memory, but I think the freebies here weren't that biased (and even if they were slightly selective towards friends, I can understand that).

My recent threads were not unbiased, and I made it pretty pointedly so. In the soul thread, it was a fun diversion for me, and I had no idea the situation would happen. And in my comic thread, well :P I haven't go around to far enough to be really a good example. Sorry about that if that's what you were pointing to. The threads were just for me to have fun, it wasn't a "draw the best character" kind of thing.

Unlucky Slayer · Nov 10, 2009, 05:34 AM // 05:34

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Originally Posted by Verene

I am actually considering it, since it'd give me chances to draw things that aren't for class, but I'm unsure if I even have the time to do so right now; I'd have to limit how many I take so I don't get overwhelmed and not finish any

I'll see. Maybe I will. Must say, you thinking my art is good enough is quite a confidence boost there

Of course your stuff is good enough. Each piece you've done of my mes is great. =3

Widowmaker · Nov 10, 2009, 05:39 AM // 05:39

I wasn't actually pointing fingers, nor do I think it is necessarily a bad thing to do art for people you like. It is the leading people hopeful of getting their character done a merry dance, by getting them to take time posting pictures on a list that would eventually come down to friends.

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Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Sorry to harp on this again, but I really don't think this is the case. The few times I've seen a freebie thread pop up (at least in my relatively short stay here), I see lots of random people drawn.

As I said it, it wasn't an accusation, simply an observation. Take it or leave it, I'm not really bothered but people do seem to keep bringing up this concern about Nolani which is a little strange if none of these things are happening.

It hasn't, to the best of my knowledge, needed a "state of Nolani" thread before the last few months but people do seemingly love to discuss it.

Eragon Zarroc · Nov 10, 2009, 05:45 AM // 05:45

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

...people do seem to keep bringing up this concern about Nolani which is a little strange if none of these things are happening.

I say people are too sensitive for their own good.

Or maybe they are too greedy for their own good... Idk, no matter what you do, there will be someone to complain about something, so meh. Just take it in stride I say and let them feel however they want to feel. ;-) Our uber mods are here to stop 'em if their feelings get too out of control.

(what? kiss-ass? me? NO!)

Chicken of the Seas · Nov 10, 2009, 06:09 AM // 06:09

First off, everything Hoodie said to start off with I completely agree with. In fact, he basically expanded on what I had said in Starr's thread (which, understandably, got deleted).

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Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs

What I don't get is why everyone is still getting on Caged's arse about it. I think you guys have made your opinions very clear, so there's no need to keep reiterating it. Why can't we just all accept "human nature" and leave it at that, since that's the point you seem to want to make.

Because he wouldn't let it be. If he had simply left the thread with no response, no one would have needed to reply. Instead he chose to "feed the trolls" (except in this case they weren't trolls...but I hope you understand what I mean).

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

At a guess, I'd say bad blood probably stems from the number of "Post your pictures and I'll pick the ones I like to draw" threads that are in fact "I'll draw all my friends, why are you other people posting" threads. Because that is pretty much what happens in all those threads.

It would be a lot simpler to just PM somebody if you fancy doing a spot of art for them.

I understand what you mean, really. However I don't think it happens all that often, but I can think of one person who really tends to do this. (cough

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Inde · Nov 11, 2009, 10:15 PM // 22:15

LOL, you guys, this thread continues to be closed because a good number of you are trolling in it. If you want discussion, then discuss, please don't use this as an IM or IRC chat channel. Throwing around one-liners and jokes is just going to result in this thread again being closed. Some of you are also close to personal attacks as well. Please stay on topic and contributing and we won't have any problems at all keeping this thread open.

GeminiJuSa · Nov 12, 2009, 11:32 AM // 11:32

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Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

I have plenty of ideas for non GW art, I just cant find anyone willing to do them without paying out the ass for it. =/ That's what bugs me the most. =/ (Yeah... ignore me kinda lol)

Well, maybe someone should open a non Guild Wars art thread...? I am requested to do a non GW commission.

I thought you weren't allowed to start art threads for non GW things :S

Unlucky Slayer · Nov 12, 2009, 12:57 PM // 12:57

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Originally Posted by GeminiJuSa

Well, maybe someone should open a non Guild Wars art thread...? I am requested to do a non GW commission.

I thought you weren't allowed to start art threads for non GW things :S

Art is art. GW or not this is the art section.

Would not mind seeing more non gw art.

GeminiJuSa · Nov 12, 2009, 04:30 PM // 16:30

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Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

Art is art. GW or not this is the art section.

Would not mind seeing more non gw art.

I'd completely be on starting a commission thread for non GW art, with several artists to choose from, like the sticky thread with all the commissioners, but the artists post their rules in the thread instead (makes it a lot easier for the ones who would want to buy some).

Think that would be a good idea?

Gwee · Nov 12, 2009, 06:29 PM // 18:29

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Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

Art is art. GW or not this is the art section.

Would not mind seeing more non gw art.

I didn't know this. Good to know.

Gw doesn't take up all my artistic life hehe.