FAQs #565 and #305 are called into question as new report system shows pornographic materials ok'd by the administration.
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Dangerous Pictures - UK Criminal Justice Bill
$chix0r
reports, May 9
reports, May 9The UK Government have introduced a Criminal Justice & Immigration Bill to criminalise the possession of adult, staged, consensual violent pornography. How will this affect you?
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The Wonderful World of Color
*celestiadevs
reports, May 8
reports, May 8A look into deviations using complimentary, contrasting, and monochrome colors.
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A better way to organize deviations?
*Orioto
reports, May 7
reports, May 7The actual way of organizing content is somewhat not perfect, cause it links two things that should be independant : genre and tech of an image.
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The World is Black and White
*celestiadevs reports, May 4
reports, May 4An exploration of black and white works with a focus on ink, as well as some tips and tricks to creating works of art using only black and white.
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Dear deviantART,
`red5
reports, May 2
reports, May 2I have recently been becoming concerned with a growing demographic on deviantART. "Fanboys".
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Constructive critique: learning to talk..
^Obsidian-Fox
reports, May 2
reports, May 2Taking a look at what is an appropriate comment, what qualifies as critique, and some helpful spelling/grammar tips I learned in grade one.
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Fast fact reference: Lyme Disease
*ItDoesNotHaveMe
reports, May 1
reports, May 1May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, worldwide! In light of this is a series of articles with important information regarding this potentially debilitating, silent illness.
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Animal Cruelty: Art or Insanity?
=PsychoGlitch
reports, April 27
reports, April 27An animal abuser won first place in an art show by starving a dog to death.
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[AN] Community Wants to Know #2:
^Helewidis
reports, April 22
reports, April 22Welcome to the first edition of the "Community Wants to Know" series of interviews. The questions were gathered in forum threads and polls where I asked you what would you like to know and who would you like to get to know better.
This will be continued for an indefinite period of time - it will depend solely on you, the community, because this is for you, from you!
Your community, Your Choice, always!
This will be continued for an indefinite period of time - it will depend solely on you, the community, because this is for you, from you!
Your community, Your Choice, always!
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148
Dangerous Pictures - UK Criminal Justice Bill
$chix0r reports, May 9
reports, May 9The UK Government have introduced a Criminal Justice & Immigration Bill to criminalise the possession of adult, staged, consensual violent pornography. How will this affect you?
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New report system puts FAQ into question.
=Mixedpie
reports, 21h 15m ago
reports, 21h 15m agoFAQs #565 and #305 are called into question as new report system shows pornographic materials ok'd by the administration.
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The Wonderful World of Color
*celestiadevs reports, May 8
reports, May 8A look into deviations using complimentary, contrasting, and monochrome colors.
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Artistic Nudes - A study by Fahd A. Paracha
=fahap
reports, 4h 4s ago
reports, 4h 4s agoDepictions of nudity refers to nudity in all the artistic disciplines including vernacular and historical depictions. Nudity in art has generally conformed — with some variation — to social standards for public nudity; in cultures where nudity was accepted, nude figures in painting and sculpture were as well.
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Cutters
=ShiraAriel
reports, May 11
reports, May 11"It is estimated that depression affects as many as one in eight adolescents." -[link]
This is my story. My thoughts on the issue.
This is my story. My thoughts on the issue.
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PETA and IAMS
*thegratefulred
reports, 1d 1h ago
reports, 1d 1h agoPETA PROTESTS IAMS’ DEADLY ANIMAL TESTS AT COMPANY’S SUPERDOGS SHOW IN WASHINGTON
Who loved it?
~ibb-chan *renata-young ~The-Girl-Gamer =K-Lynnette ~HK64 *EmeryRose ~programmer45 ~KESSIEL ~eyez409 ~LordZack12 ~Crazy-Monkey-Lady ~SamuraiGurl ~monsterlienchen ~chloegc *krazifreak ~TehBlueMelon ~mute-lambs3 ~Sumaiyae *imxanxillusion ~Miguel-the-perv-king ~Chocomilkclub ~Desaday ~Katgirl123 !fallenangel72792 ~Beyoncefanny *malaysia-sabah =sonicgirl21 *padfootsmyhero =mormonchick1005 ~pinknina ~DaDDy-HiV *Shin-zo *RobbyP ~Vanth-Aos ~battousai3546 *Smeep ~alternarockr =linepau1 ~jackepstein ~PiskeyBlack ~Vampyyri *ElifKarakoc ~EverRoxas ~Erdosain ~Joico =Trickster4eva ~Angel-echidna ~SpriteFreak ~darksage29 ~AerialX *Carnal-Sins ~Wetro ~Spazmatastic ~coldfire323 *VeronicaIsabel ~NintendoBS23 ~Gina-Kin ~Jumei ~Shizu-178 ~ChiObsidian ~kevind23
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Who asked for censorship?
~kevind23
reports, Oct 12, 2007
reports, Oct 12, 2007Please note: This is not by me. This is by my good friend ~ChiObsidian who seems to be having trouble submitting news.
Recently, I'm not sure exactly when, anyone under 18 is no longer allowed to view things under 'mature content'. Before this change, anyone had the option to turn the content filler off and on, which was a very good idea, as some people don't want to see mature content. I myself am 16, and think myself quite mature enough to view the content. It also kills me to know that some of my art can't be viewed by my friends or even myself because of this new rule, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Now I can understand why this might be a good idea, and sure could cover a lot of shady spots for DA to make sure to cover (in case someone was sue-happy). But the use of a mature content filler for guests, and the option to turn it on for users was perfectly fine. The precaution is understandable, but can't the age limit be lowered? Think about it. People my age pretty much know the human anatomy well enough to not be wretched in disgust or horror if we see it and, if we do, we could always block it. But we should have the CHOICE. Such works of art should not go unseen, and I'm not just talking about nude art. A lot of pieces of poetry, or potentially 'disturbing' art is too good to be covered by the horrid circle.
DA, I urge you to reconsider this drastic change. Anyone who agrees ought to say so here.
Recently, I'm not sure exactly when, anyone under 18 is no longer allowed to view things under 'mature content'. Before this change, anyone had the option to turn the content filler off and on, which was a very good idea, as some people don't want to see mature content. I myself am 16, and think myself quite mature enough to view the content. It also kills me to know that some of my art can't be viewed by my friends or even myself because of this new rule, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Now I can understand why this might be a good idea, and sure could cover a lot of shady spots for DA to make sure to cover (in case someone was sue-happy). But the use of a mature content filler for guests, and the option to turn it on for users was perfectly fine. The precaution is understandable, but can't the age limit be lowered? Think about it. People my age pretty much know the human anatomy well enough to not be wretched in disgust or horror if we see it and, if we do, we could always block it. But we should have the CHOICE. Such works of art should not go unseen, and I'm not just talking about nude art. A lot of pieces of poetry, or potentially 'disturbing' art is too good to be covered by the horrid circle.
DA, I urge you to reconsider this drastic change. Anyone who agrees ought to say so here.
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Many people were getting frustrated by filthy comments being left on deviations marked clearly as mature content and yet the audience wasn't mature enough to post a comment worthy of anything more than deleting out of existance. Our stock photographers get insane numbers of people sending dirty comments - and these people are 13, 15 and/or 17 years old! Anyone who submits specific art is open to these kinds of comments and receive very intrusive, dirty notes as well.
Believe me, the artists of DA have needed this for a while.
Yes, it sucks the way it was implemented, but at the same time, there was reasoning behind it.
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I was curious.
Since I'm not a cat, that's not dangerous.
however, i am sure that the age at which someone is an adult is legally different in all places in the world. if this change only affects the US, then you are 100% correct. i myself do not exactly know the correct usage of censorship, which is why i asked in the first place. however, i do know that in some countries, people are given the rights of an adult at a younger age. i cannot give you exact names of countries, but if u like i can looks them up
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