amanda fucking palmer says asking money for art is ok:
I’d known of this chick and of the countless people who love her, but never had a reason to until now. This hits home in a lot of ways. I consider myself an artist, even as a person who programs on computernets or makes games or both. This all rings true to indy game developers, as well.. in fact I don’t see any disparity.
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If someone goes through time and effort to produce something that I want, I don't see a problem with them also wanting money for it. Artists shouldn't have to starve.
In fact, I like this model much better because my money goes straight to the artist and I get what I want at what is probably a cheaper price than if it was a "traditional" transaction. It makes it easier for someone interested in niche art to find what they want, too, since the artist doesn't have to become recognized in the mainstream and picked up by some company.
I love the Internet. And Amanda Palmer rawks.
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The only comment I have about her post is that she points out a very important part/fact of life; she doesn't necessarily know what she's doing in terms of collecting money.
I've seen both sides of entertainment; the creative side, and the business side. I've spent more time, dreaming or otherwise, on the creative side, and can appreciate the business side that much more. That being said, if you work with someone who can put your art in front of more people, and get you more business, that is hard work, and the people that help you deserve to be compensated. I think currently they get compensated 'too much,' she mentions the big record labels, they have gotten out of hand.
I think she respect that fact, and I'm still on her side. Artists who choose to promote themselves have the added burden of having to be business people themselves, which in some cases obviously takes away from their art, to be abstract.
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