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Ok, I'm making graphics for anyone anymore. And I mean anyone. I'm sick and tired of making people icons, sigs, layouts etc, and have them say 'yah, isn't it great? I made it last night and it took me 3 hours!' and sound all knowledgeable about it when they don't have the first clue about freakin' graphic making. Y'know, I put thought into these damn graphics - I don't expect to be ripped off! I want my credit where it is deserved. Hell, okay, I will make graphics, but on every.single.one I'll put a small loveyou5times@livejournal on them or something, so no one will ever be able to steal again. Because yes, it IS stealing, and it's lying and cheating too. You know, those are crimes. Just be thankful I don't copyright my work or something.
This post is public so everyone can read about this. I'm sure many other designers will agree with me too. It's upsetting and frustrating to see your work being claimed by others when the have no.damn.right!
I will continue making and posting icons in seasonscall, but if anyone ever EVER requests anything again, it's being watermarked. Tough.freaking.luck. Blame those who steal my work and piss me off. Because you know, I do check on people to see if they're crediting me. Funny how it's usually only my good girlfriends who do.
Note: This applies to you even if you're exceptionally close to me, whether on LJ or in real life, because I do know that some of you are taking the spotlight for MY work, and it isn't fair at all. How would you like it if I did the same?
/rant
This post is public so everyone can read about this. I'm sure many other designers will agree with me too. It's upsetting and frustrating to see your work being claimed by others when the have no.damn.right!
I will continue making and posting icons in seasonscall, but if anyone ever EVER requests anything again, it's being watermarked. Tough.freaking.luck. Blame those who steal my work and piss me off. Because you know, I do check on people to see if they're crediting me. Funny how it's usually only my good girlfriends who do.
Note: This applies to you even if you're exceptionally close to me, whether on LJ or in real life, because I do know that some of you are taking the spotlight for MY work, and it isn't fair at all. How would you like it if I did the same?
/rant