(VERY LONG FEEL FREE TO INGORE IF YOU WISH OR ARE GOING TO RANT)

Ok guys don't get alarmed I've had nothing stolen of mine that I know of. I just wanted to voice some of my thoughts.(PLEASE DON'T RANT AT ME IF YOU HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO YOU AND YOU LEAVE A COMMENT I WANT CIVILIZED CONVERSATION. IF I GET RANTS THEY WILL BE HIDDEN SORRY BUT I DON'T WANT TO HEAR RANTS)

Lately many artists I watch have had art stolen from them and had drama over it all.(Not naming names because if it has happened to you you already know who you are) My question is what is the point in stealing others art in the first place and perhaps DA might want to create some sort of screening for such things. Just a thought not that it is likely to happen. I mean if you thought of yourself as a true artist you wouldn't take others work and use it as your own. I know some might just want the glory without putting in the work but how do you get and satisfaction out of it. I mean you know what I'm talking about when you finish a piece of art and you feel a sense of accomplishment or the fun of trying to further your own talent.

It seems more and more drama has moved into DA. I thought I left all of it behind in Myspace but it looks like drama goes everywhere you least expect to find it. Why do I bring up drama when I wanted to talk about art theft. Well that's what it brings in boat loads. Which just causes stress and tensions in a place that is supposed to be a community where we joy the art of others and share our own art. If you were just going to just steal and not show off your own talent why would you come to a place that is for appreciating art. I mean if you don't feel your art is up to snuff why not just ask for tips to help you get better from someone or find a tutorial. I mean DA has tons of them. That way you don't get in trouble and you have the self gratification that you created something of your own design. Talking about design stealing of character designs is probably worse then just out right theft. I mean people put hard work into their creation and to have them stolen is probably one of the worst things that could happen. If you want an awesome character just take into consideration of what you like color shapes and even your own style can lead you to your own unique character.

Another thing is that I know it is frustrating to have something stolen form you but to create journals and have others go after that person is no way to behave either. I mean be the bigger person flaming is absolutely unnecessary. Just talk to them I believe that word are more effective then having people tell off these people. If you have problem that persists go to someone higher and ask them for help with the problem. Admitting that you being wrong is the biggest thing a person can do and thing should be left at that. I mean to continue by either thief or artist the attack is just childish. I mean why watch someone if you choose not to like them. Sure everyone is entitled to their own opinion artist and watcher, but to just start drama is not what DA is about at all. I mean think of why you started DA in the first place. I'm sure it wasn't for drama and if it was I think you need to rethink your reasons for being here.(SORRY I SAID NO RANTS AND I'M KIND OF GOING ON ONE SO TIME TO BACKTRACK TO WHERE I'M GOING TO WRAP UP THINK JOURNAL)

If you every see anything of mine being stolen or retraced without permission, please in a civilized manner ask them to take it down. If you see they haven't done so talk to me and I'll speak with them. I will see this if I see or hear that any of my characters are being stolen that will be then end of it. I will not trust that my work is safe and I no longer post my work and all I have done will be removed. I know that is drastic but as i said I wouldn't want to start drama that I want nothing to do with. I will continue to come and do thinks I will just send work to people by other means.

I hope the last part never happens and I'm sorry for such the long journal. If you read this I give you a big pat on the back and some cookies.*holds out plate of cookies*

~Kamira