A Rant: Something Bugging Me.

A Rant: Something Bugging Me.

Now, normally I don't post my opinion about certain topics, politics, religion, whatever. Not going to Start, but this is sort of related to what I do here.

I'm noticing it's a trend. And it's cringey as FUCK. But I notice artists like myself, going around. Seeing people use their art in profile pics, and banners. And crucifying them for "art theft" with they're followers. Even after they comply with they're demands in a DM's. And then posting those DM's as a badge of honor. Sorry, but it makes those artists look like fucking cunts.

"Art theft is a serious offense, and he had the gall to use my Naruto fanart as his forum signature! Fans, attack!"

Listen, CUNT. If you make fanart, your on the edges of copyright law. And even then. I notice they use photography and art wholesale that's not there's either. Hypocritical nonsense. But then you make people resent you. By bullying them with your fucken fanbase. Cause they chose a piece of art connected to a CUNT. Hunting down people who liked their art. Only to shit on them like they shot your dog.

At the end of the day. If you post online, your art is just a fucking .PNG file. Deal with it. If you make money off it that's fine. But it's only worth that price if there's an audience who will pay for that. Art isn't some deep emotional thing to some people. And expecting that level of empathy towards you is already asking to much. And using your cartoon character as a God damn Profile pick may be in poor taste. But it does not equate to sicking you're audience on them.

Now these are my sensibilities. But I personally try attribute characters I'm commissioned to their owners. I ask those people if I can post those commissions here.

I try to be respectful. But respect is not fear...

I know people take my stuff, and spread it around. I see my stuff on sites I've used for a decade. I remember I opened ehentai for a bit of a wank. And blushed seeing some of my art on the front page. This was a site i'd used without an account since I was 14. And here was my stuff on there, it was humbleing.

I have deep gratitude for the fact people find my stuff worthwhile enough to keep, and spread. And I just want everyone to know I am OK with that. And if you make any crazy derivative works. Send it my way. I'll reblog it.

If you want to use Wendy fucking me in the ass as your profile pick. That's ay' OK.