You can tell when someone is just doing it for a quick FSP (being lazy) and when they are working on their art in general. So please be more careful before you post your default "text slapper" remarks and try to help the artist become better!
THIS. IS. IT.
This is the root and solution to the whole discussion, and it was exactly what I tried to point out earlier.
@licker
Lost basically made the whole point. Personally, I aspire to be a freelance graphic designer. But I in no way care about money to FSP conversions. I got my start here, and I plan to better myself here and anywhere I can. But the FSP gives me an incentive to work harder, as if it was for real money. If someone is lazy, but steals possible customers effectively, then you can bet I'm going to say something about his/her work in front of as many people as possible. Lastly, if you knew really knew decent typography, you would realize that it has no bearing in this discussion.
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@bunny
We fully understand the points you and licker are trying to make. But we have to keep reiterating our points.
'pot calling the kettle black' for someone who alters images to say that to someone who does not. (Or does very little.)
That's just it, we either alter the images immensely, so that they are more appealing to the buyer or the one receiving the gift. It is just one art form, but it can be accomplished through many different styles. Someone who doesn't alter images does not express an art form IMO. They resize (sometimes), add text, done. It's more about knowing simple steps to take on your program of choice rather than expression.
But here's where were getting confused. Someone who does very little may still want to improve (someone who does nothing may want to improve as well, but it's unlikely) because they may accept critique on their piece. It's the agitating people who are flat out rude when they receive CnC on their work and don't want to improve that we hate. We enjoy what we do, if said person is just trying to make it further in the game then so be it. But if you want to post your work here as advertisement (testament to your fail) then prepare to have it commented on.
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