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To renew or let it go

Journal Entry: Wed Feb 25, 2009, 2:02 PM
I admit I have made many friends at dA, but looking back over the various enhancements that a subscription offers, I doubt that a subscription is going to make me a better artist.

The few times I have written to dA admin for some worthwhile reason, they have steadfastly refused to reply - not a word, not once. It does seem a little one-sided sometimes.

I never got a cent from all the images they sold - the rules changed, the Print Account ran out the day before I hit the minimum $20, so I closed that.

If there is a really good reason for me to renew, will someone please tell me... I'm at a loss.

Of course not being able to earn money for the last 2 years, while I have traveled the world unable to work anywhere or not had a green card has been its own problem, but I really need to consider these continual small costs.

So yeah - should I subscribe, or I should I just post pics on a dumbed down site and wait until times are better?


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~Dragonrose36 Feb 25, 2009, 2:09:06 PM
My advice would be to let it go until times are better financially. Every little bit helps, so save where you can.

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Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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*d-eye Feb 25, 2009, 2:16:03 PM
There are only two things that make subscriptions worthwhile for me, no ads and the 120 thumbnails per page. That's it.
However given not much money coming in I would probably let it lapse.
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=phydeau Feb 25, 2009, 2:28:06 PM
You'll lose your CSS, and you won't be able to post thumbnails. Hardly worth it if you need to save your pennies.

Let it go. Maybe someday when I can afford to be generous, I'll renew it for you.

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"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." --Scott Adams
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*stanb Feb 25, 2009, 3:24:54 PM
I've never had a DA subscription - the free version works well enough for me. as with any business, if you aren't getting the returns, then dont spend the money. There is also an alternative site which offers better sales terms on a free membership

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what a wonderful world it will be when a woman can wear her birthday suit with the same pride that she wears her ballgown

:)
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~sledgehammer7363 Feb 25, 2009, 3:46:45 PM
hey man i think we have the same problem :)
i personally put my hope in winning subscription at contests!
i hope i win! :) ;)

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Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
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~sifu Feb 25, 2009, 4:02:12 PM
With you 100% Beau. I had a subscription but then I had an image of mine moved from the art nude gallery to the "misc" gallery by some pompus little twerp of a moderator (or whatever they call them here) because he felt it was a glamor nude (begs the question as to why he put it in the miswc category rather than glamour). Of course I was unable to move it back. I've had shots moved before that didn't bother me but this one did. I wrote a message to support about it and didn't get a single word back in reply, first and only time in 5 years of being here that I felt strongly enough about something to contact admin and they just plain ignored me - there was no way I was renewing my subscription after that.

Fuck 'em

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"What is the colour of unexposed film?"
- Ben

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=LeonieSainteVire Feb 25, 2009, 4:43:19 PM
I understand the need to economize, but selfishly, I would miss your efforts, not to mention your witty repartee! ::soft twinkle::

You do whatever feels right for you...

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"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."- Howard Roark
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=seattleslough Feb 25, 2009, 4:50:01 PM
IAWTS

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"You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it's a little thing, do something for others - something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it."
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=BeauEromantica Feb 25, 2009, 5:46:33 PM
If I did what feels right for me, I'd be arrested!

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Models' Folios at :
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Art -Works are at:
eRomantica
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*LunaticStar Feb 25, 2009, 9:56:40 PM
I vote subs are meh, all the beta stuff is now available to all, etcetc, don't give them a cent, and we'll still love ya all the same.

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If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak. - Jayne, Firefly.
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Thank you for the print requests.
I do not use the DA print service, as I cannot maintain quality control.

Consequently all images are hand printed to produce the finest results.

All images are available as Limited Edition prints on Archival Museum Quality Cotton paper. Each will be printed on a 12 colour Giclee Printer and signed and numbered discretely on the border and have no watermark.
Of each image there will be:

10 only of
16 x 24" (500x750mm) $120 each

and 10 only of
11 x 16" (275x500mm) $80 each

While the images are Limited Edition, I retain the sole right to reproduce them in magazines and books.

Postage worldwide is $12 (Rolled in a Post Tube) Plus $1.00 per extra print in the same tube.

Thanks for your interest.

Beau

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*creativemikey:iconcreativemikey:
You are one hell of an Artist my good man!
Tue Oct 13, 2009, 8:49 AM
~RedCloverFigures:iconRedCloverFigures:
I am a childhood friend of Gayle's. We reconnected on FB. I like what I have seen of your work, but most of your gallery is filtered as mature content. I am mature, and quite content. How can I view? -duncan
Thu May 28, 2009, 5:15 AM
~siamania:iconsiamania:
the moments who move us all... wonderful page and a interesting person
Sat Apr 25, 2009, 9:58 AM
=lenoueveo:iconlenoueveo:
Yeah I agree with the Beaumania comment :-D You rock!
Wed Apr 8, 2009, 3:21 AM
~beyondcompare:iconbeyondcompare:
you are a special person...
Wed Feb 4, 2009, 6:34 PM
~mystygurl:iconmystygurl:
Beaumania...
Thu Jan 15, 2009, 1:01 AM
~visionart:iconvisionart:
:heart:
Tue Oct 7, 2008, 5:51 PM
*TheHarlequinsMask:iconTheHarlequinsMask:
Here's to Inspiration!
Fri Sep 19, 2008, 5:09 PM
*souls-embrace:iconsouls-embrace:
:hug: you are a very special person.. I am glad our paths crossed..:blackrose:
Thu Dec 20, 2007, 8:08 AM
~mumacas:iconmumacas:
Noooooooo!!!!!!!!
Tue Nov 13, 2007, 9:16 PM
=Ozphotoguy:iconOzphotoguy:
See you soon matey!!
Sat Aug 4, 2007, 4:48 AM
=dkbarto:icondkbarto:
Watching for more updates!
Mon Jun 4, 2007, 6:31 AM
~Vyvie:iconVyvie:
You are a champion!!
Fri May 4, 2007, 3:17 AM
=BeauEromantica:iconBeauEromantica:
:thumb50638876: Give it a try - its fun
Fri Mar 30, 2007, 5:47 PM
*Intergrativeone:iconIntergrativeone:
You Rock Beau!!!
Wed Mar 21, 2007, 10:21 AM
=BeauEromantica:iconBeauEromantica:
:lonely: :depressed: :sadangel:
Sat Jan 20, 2007, 6:31 AM
~mystygurl:iconmystygurl:
hooray
Fri Jan 5, 2007, 8:08 PM

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