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To cheeseburger or not to cheeseburger

*Halohid:iconHalohid: reports, 1d 18h ago
Body types in the world of internet modeling and how to respond with respect and compassion.
10 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: *sewreel

All Deaths are Tragedies

*Silvaz:iconSilvaz: reports, July 1
All deaths are important, not just pop stars.

A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images

*sick-snowangel:iconsick-snowangel: reports, July 1
Sex and sexuality in art are some of my favorite things, and certainly sometimes arousal is part of this, but more importantly, it is FAR MORE than about simple arousal, as porn is. One of my deviantart friends, :iconcypherthepanicartist: , said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.

So You Want (to) Critique.

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, July 2
Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.

Hate Mary Sues? Don't we all! (Part Two)

=dantesgirl:icondantesgirl: reports, June 29
A continuation of my unexpectedly-popular guide on Mary Sue prevention. In this Part, I will be critiquing a notoriously bad fanfiction - My Immortal. Thank you all for your current support!

deviantARTtimes June 28th, 2009

=deviantARTtimes:icondeviantARTtimes: reports, June 28
Providing you with Community News, Deviant News and more: read about what's going on on deviantART, find links to important contests and happenings, or simply be entertained. We are the deviantARTtimes - dA's leading news source.

30+ Coolest Business Cards to Inspire You

=M-PlayC3ll:iconM-PlayC3ll: reports, June 26
Always when you introduce your company it is fact the use of your business card. You want the primary feeling that is left with your client to convey the image and personality of your business to be a positive one. Here is the list of collection 30+ coolest business cards to inspire you.

Misunderstood: The True Story of "Scary" Animals

=Flame-of-the-Phoenix:iconFlame-of-the-Phoenix: reports, June 26
** Part of my ongoing series of the Misunderstood. **

This article features: Scary Animals

Here you will find:
- features of numerous talented artists, from many forms of art
- fast, fun facts
- hopefully a new take on some animals society condemns and fears

Features that Need your Attention

=lady-symphonia:iconlady-symphonia: reports, June 25
request feature photography digital art

Más de 8.000 Votos en =noticias, Gracias!

=noticias:iconnoticias: reports, June 24
Más de ocho mil veces han votado las encuestas de =noticias y queremos contarte que...

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Hate Mary Sues? Don't we all! (Part Two)

=dantesgirl:icondantesgirl: reports, June 29
A continuation of my unexpectedly-popular guide on Mary Sue prevention. In this Part, I will be critiquing a notoriously bad fanfiction - My Immortal. Thank you all for your current support!

To cheeseburger or not to cheeseburger

*Halohid:iconHalohid: reports, 1d 18h ago
Body types in the world of internet modeling and how to respond with respect and compassion.
10 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: *sewreel

So You Want (to) Critique.

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, July 2
Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.

All Deaths are Tragedies

*Silvaz:iconSilvaz: reports, July 1
All deaths are important, not just pop stars.

A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images

*sick-snowangel:iconsick-snowangel: reports, July 1
Sex and sexuality in art are some of my favorite things, and certainly sometimes arousal is part of this, but more importantly, it is FAR MORE than about simple arousal, as porn is. One of my deviantart friends, :iconcypherthepanicartist: , said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.

deviantARTtimes July 5th, 2009

=deviantARTtimes:icondeviantARTtimes: reports, 52m 55s ago
Providing you with Community News, Deviant News and more: read about what's going on on deviantART, find links to important contests and happenings, or simply be entertained. We are the deviantARTtimes - dA's leading news source.
3 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: *Shyada

Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 9 Special Edition

*ladyarah:iconladyarah: reports, June 30
Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 9 Special Edition - Talent Becomes Legend
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PanoramaClub June 2009 Submissions

=PanoramaClub:iconPanoramaClub: reports, July 1
PanoramaClub's June 2009 Submissions

Undiscovered, Vol. 2

=roguequeen:iconroguequeen: reports, 1d 1h ago
A weekly feature of an undiscovered artist.

The Art of Critiquing

=loqutor:iconloqutor: reports, June 30
In light of recent events, I give my views on what a critique should or should not be.

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On copyright violations

*jurijuri:iconjurijuri: reports, February 26, 2007
Recently I've seen a rant crying about how DARE dA remove their artwork, because EVERYONE uses lyrics and other copyrighted stuff (backgrounds, photos, logos, etc) in their art! The user complains they are being picked on, because obviously the dA admins must not care if so many things with lyrics are uploaded.

You know what else everyone else does? Run stoplights. Why? Because they think they can get away with it. And a lot of people do. There simply aren't enough cops to watch every light.

It's the same thing with deviantART. People get away with copyright violations all the time, because the admins can't check every single deviation submitted. But you know what? That doesn't make it right. A cop will give you a ticket if he sees you run the light, and the admins will pull your stuff if it's reported.

It doesn't matter whether you think it's right. You agree to abide by the rules when you sign up, whether you bother to read them or not. Whether you agree with them or not. I've drawn stuff that I won't upload to dA because it doesn't fit the rules. I don't blame dA for this, because I agreed to it in the first place.

Also, don't shoot the messenger! Sheesh. I've talked to other artists that have, in the past, politely noted someone with a copyright violation, along the lines of "You may not realize it, but you're not allowed to use [insert violation here] in your art on dA." Their reward for trying to be helpful and keep dA's artistic integrity up a notch is generally a nasty flame response.

So, in conclusion, if you have questions about whether or not your artwork is in line with the rules, read these faqs:
FAQ #157: Can I use things created by other people in my submissions?
FAQ #8: What does deviantART consider to be Art Theft?

Remember that by using dA, paid account or not, you are agreeing to their rules. Quit blaming the people who are helping dA keep the community to the standard it deserves.

Devious Comments

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=frictiondesign:iconfrictiondesign: Feb 26, 2007, 2:44:16 PM
Agreed on all points. I can't understand why some people seem to be under the impression that copyright law is some myth that someone made up for fun. Copyright infringement is illegal, plain and simple. Why would or should DA allow it on their servers?

The simplest thing is to report copyright violations (FAQ #155: How do I report a submission which I think breaks the rules?) and not interact with the other deviant at all. Staff is usually very good about handling them, and its easier not to subject yourself to the personal attacks.

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~StarreXS257:iconStarreXS257: Feb 26, 2007, 3:27:30 PM
Seconded.

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And my eyes just want to see a ray of light
I'm gonna find it in my fairy tale...
~The-Definition:iconThe-Definition: Feb 26, 2007, 3:29:26 PM
I know a few people that should read this. :nod:

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~Banzchan:iconBanzchan: Feb 26, 2007, 3:46:44 PM
What's also redundant is when people complain why didn't people personally tell them it is wrong to use copyright material. Offended that they didn't get a special note that thier one image may be a copyright violation, let alone breaking a rule on DA.

Long before I recieved my license to drive, I knew a spot sign meant 'stop'. I'd look stupid trying to argue with a cop that I weren't personally told that it were wrong to run stop lights. Copyright laws have been around much longer than DA, computers even, have been around. Stop pretending the laws just happened to came out of nowhere when you finally get caught.
=TB-Samurai:iconTB-Samurai: Feb 26, 2007, 3:47:58 PM
I agree 100%. I knew a guy here who yelled at me because I reported something that he posted that had a game screenshot used as a background.

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`bananaprincess:iconbananaprincess: Feb 26, 2007, 4:01:44 PM
"A cop will give you a ticket if he sees you run the light, and the admins will pull your stuff if it's reported."

Great analogy! I hate it when people do the "Waaaah. Evil dA took down my anime screenshots" journals and get replies from their watchers along the lines of "that's no fair because lots do it!"

Then of course there are the people who are old enough to know better who still think that Google Images = free stock art! :roll:

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*harlequinism:iconharlequinism: Feb 26, 2007, 4:28:00 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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~shefanhow1:iconshefanhow1: Feb 26, 2007, 4:39:13 PM
*bows down and worships you*

I am so glad someone wrote this. I am so sick of seeing people bitch and whine because they got caught breaking rules. Rules they agreed to when they signed up to the site. Oh, ofc, they probably didn't read the rules. I have to sit on my hands sometimes because its so tempting to write to each and every one that I see "If you don't like the rules don't use Deviantart".

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"Above all shadows rides the sun, and stars forever dwell. I will not say that day is done, nor bid the stars farewell." - JRR Tolkien
*snapesgirl34:iconsnapesgirl34: Feb 26, 2007, 5:25:49 PM
Thanks soooooo much for writing this! :D

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