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---Ok, since I've found some things to be a problem, I think it would be best for me to respond back.  So here are some of the most comments and questions I've been getting and hopefully, it will clear a few things up:


1.  Hey, do you do requests?

---I'm asked this a lot.  And I will say this now.  NO, I DON'T!  I only do commissions at this point.  When I first started getting requests, I was overwhelmed and, seeing as I had no job at the time, felt that I should start getting paid for it.  Now that I have a job though does not change things.  Just my prices are cheaper.  There will never be a time I will take a request so stop asking.  Any future people who ask will be IGNORED.


2.  If not a request, do you want to do an art trade?

---Ok...  Time to lay down some hard truths.  I am not going to do an art trade with anyone.  Reason?  I don't want to get something that is not equal to my skill level.  To me, and I know many artists feel the same way, it's not fair when I take 5+ hours into doing a colored work looking like it came straight from the anime while Joe-schmo does one within an hour and everything is scribbled and disproportional or does the work with a base, etc.  It's not fair for me to put in so much work and give out something great while I get nothing worth it.  Sorry to say, but it's true.  To me, it just feels like it's more of a request from me because I'm not getting an equal share.  Especially if you're going to be using a base as your part of the trade.  That makes no sense.  So I will say this:  IF YOU REALLY WANT TO DO AN ART TRADE AND YOU THINK YOUR WORK IS AT THE SAME CALIBER AS MINE, NOTE ME AND I MIGHT CONSIDER IT.


3.  Hey, do you do point commissions?

---Alright...  Time to do some math here.  dA says on their site that for $5, you get 400 points.  So the price of 1 point is really just $0.0125...  Just slightly more than a penny's worth.  So some further math.  Currently, one person, fully colored, I have priced at $15.  You ask me, 'Hey, can you do that for 10 points?'  Calculating that, you're trying to pay me $0.125 (So 13 cents) for something worth $15...  See how this doesn't work?  It's not fair to me, especially since I really don't use points.  I only use them to maybe further my subscription or submit them for a needy cause, but that's it.  I don't give people random badges nor do I shop at the dA store or buy Muro brushes, etc.  So if you want to do a point commission, do it to where your points will equal what it's worth.  Even if it's not exactly and close to it, I may still accept it.  Why?  Because I'm a nice person.  


If you haven't seen yet, I have posted now stamps below my Kakashi-nap work about my statuses on commissions and requests, etc.  So I will post this next question in case if anyone tries it.


4.  *Watches me*  Hey, we're friends now, right?  Can you make me a gift?

---You watched me...  Yeah, dA calls it 'So-and-So has added you to their friends' list,' but to me, it's not really a friend list.  When it says that I do gifts for friends only, that means I will go out of the way and will make work for the people I know well, a.k.a. real friends.  Does that include people here on dA?  Yes.  But those are people I find I talk to often, not just a random convo on one of my works.  So don't try it or I will ignore it.


5.  Hey, can you join my contest?

---I really hate this question because it's like your trying to force me into doing something I may not be interested in.  If the prizes are worth it, I may consider it.  But if not, like if the prizes are not even worth it, I'm not going to bother because again, it feels like your asking for requests.  Not just from me now, but other people.  If you're giving out actual prizes or subscriptions or free commissions from good artists, then fine.  Ask me, because I might want to join.  But other than that, like getting 5 points, no.


6a.  Hey, I love your work!  Can I use it in a Youtube video?

---Thank you for asking!  I don't really mind at all.  Just I ask for credit and sending me a link to your video would be thoughtful.


6b.  Hey, there's watermarks on them.  Can you remove them so I can put the images in my video?

---Yes, I was asked this.  The point of a watermark is that you know I did it, no one else.  To remove it, that makes it easier for thieves to steal it (Even though some still steal it with the watermark on there... I don't know why).  So I will NEVER remove a watermark.  The only ones who will see my work without a watermark is those who've commissioned me because that's not nice for their work to be blocked by a giant watermark.


7.  Hey, can I use one of your works as a base?

---Thank you for asking!  No!  My works are my works.  They are not meant to be copied for everyone else to do.  If I make a base and post it, then of course, use that.  But don't try to make a base off of my works.  I will find it and I will report you.


8.  Hey, I love your iPod works!  But I think the title should be changed to iRamen and more!  Can you do that?

---You know, when an artist does something with their work, they do it for a reason.  I decide to put in the actual iPod logo because I want to.  I want to branch off from the little iSomething or whatever.  So please don't ask.  I will ignore you and depending on my mood, remove the comment.  And if you don't like it, don't steal it and edit it.  I will find you and report you.  If I want a critique, I will ask for one.  If not, you're still entitled to your opinion, but something as trivial as that, I'm more likely to ignore.


9.  Hey, can you watch me?

---This kinda ties into the contest thing.  I don't want to randomly watch people.  I watch for a reason.  If you want me to watch you because you want to be recognized because 'A good artist is watching me,' it's not going to happen.  If you want me to watch you because you want to be friends, it's like what I said earlier.  I don't consider a devwatch to mean we're friends.  That being said...


9.  Hey, do you want to be friends?

---Sure.  I love people.  Let's talk, get to know one another.  Share stories and interests and yaoi... Ok, hopefully yaoi lol  But don't expect me to watch you automatically and then have the chance of you ignoring me or something like that.



---I will add more when the questions come up.  But here is what I have so far.  So please, stop and take a look around my page and this journal before asking.  Because I seriously can't keep repeating myself over and over again.  



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