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To cheeseburger or not to cheeseburger
*Halohid
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reports, 2d 18h agoBody types in the world of internet modeling and how to respond with respect and compassion.
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A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images
*sick-snowangel
reports, July 1
reports, July 1Sex 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, 
, 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.
, 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.33
So You Want (to) Critique.
=KneelingGlory
reports, July 2
reports, July 2Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.
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Hate Mary Sues? Don't we all! (Part Two)
=dantesgirl
reports, June 29
reports, June 29A 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!
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deviantARTtimes June 28th, 2009
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reports, June 28
reports, June 28Providing 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.
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30+ Coolest Business Cards to Inspire You
=M-PlayC3ll
reports, June 26
reports, June 26Always 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.
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Misunderstood: The True Story of "Scary" Animals
=Flame-of-the-Phoenix
reports, June 26
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
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
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Features that Need your Attention
=lady-symphonia
reports, June 25
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deviantARTtimes July 5th, 2009
=deviantARTtimes reports, 1d 38m ago
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To cheeseburger or not to cheeseburger
*Halohid reports, 2d 18h ago
reports, 2d 18h agoBody types in the world of internet modeling and how to respond with respect and compassion.
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So You Want (to) Critique.
=KneelingGlory reports, July 2
reports, July 2Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.
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A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images
*sick-snowangel reports, July 1
reports, July 1Sex 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, , 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.
, 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.8
What Is An "Original Post" (OP)?</
*DAPoliticalForum
reports, 1d 5h ago
reports, 1d 5h ago
In the simplest terms, an OP, or Topic Thread, is a report of someone's actions, an issue, or of an event, which has not been previously reported, and which interests or affects significant segments of the Forum audience.6
Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 9 Special Edition
*ladyarah
reports, June 30
reports, June 30Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 9 Special Edition - Talent Becomes Legend
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PanoramaClub June 2009 Submissions
=PanoramaClub
reports, July 1
reports, July 1PanoramaClub's June 2009 Submissions
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The Art of Critiquing
=loqutor
reports, June 30
reports, June 30In light of recent events, I give my views on what a critique should or should not be.
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Change The Way You THANK
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reports, March 3, 2008
reports, March 3, 2008In a community that encompasses many different cultures and artists, there has always been an unspoken rule for us to thank other deviants for "favouriting" our work. Is thanking other deviants on their main pages an act of kindness or a generic way to self advertise?
It's a simple act of kindness and appreciation.
One way to look at it is that thanking other deviants for appreciating your work is totally appropriate. The problem with this method is that one deviant 1 favs deviant 2's work, then deviant 2 thanks deviant 1. The End. This cuts off many deviants from socialization. When this action is repeated by many deviants, it hurts the community.
It's a selfish and generic way to self advertise.
Others believe that generic "thank you for the fav" comments are nothing more but spam on their profile pages. What's worse is when deviants actually try to self advertise without giving any personal consideration for the deviant's profile that they're posting on. The problem with this viewpoint is that when a deviant does not want these comments on his page, he will hide them. This also damages the community.
What is the right and what is wrong?
It's not bad to thank deviants for enjoying your artwork, but if you would like to provide more unique comments comment on the deviant's gallery, their interests, their journal entries, or even their username.
Open discussion: Do you see "thank you for the fav" comments as a kind gesture or meaningless spam? What do you think you can do to improve the community by change how we thank people for enjoying our work?
It's a simple act of kindness and appreciation.
One way to look at it is that thanking other deviants for appreciating your work is totally appropriate. The problem with this method is that one deviant 1 favs deviant 2's work, then deviant 2 thanks deviant 1. The End. This cuts off many deviants from socialization. When this action is repeated by many deviants, it hurts the community.
It's a selfish and generic way to self advertise.
Others believe that generic "thank you for the fav" comments are nothing more but spam on their profile pages. What's worse is when deviants actually try to self advertise without giving any personal consideration for the deviant's profile that they're posting on. The problem with this viewpoint is that when a deviant does not want these comments on his page, he will hide them. This also damages the community.
What is the right and what is wrong?
It's not bad to thank deviants for enjoying your artwork, but if you would like to provide more unique comments comment on the deviant's gallery, their interests, their journal entries, or even their username.
Open discussion: Do you see "thank you for the fav" comments as a kind gesture or meaningless spam? What do you think you can do to improve the community by change how we thank people for enjoying our work?
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i know there are those who just want to be noticed on other artists' pages. [heck, let's admit it--it works! i find a lot of artists that way...]
effective? quite. appropriate? not so much.
there are others who really just want to share their gratitude, and that is laudable, no question.
i'm one of those who doesn't leave the "ty for the
i personally prefer to return the favour of looking through the deviants gallery, and often comment, if not favourite, in return.
i guess it's an issue of personal preference, but i think it would be more productive if we all started trading comments rather than skipping across everyone's profile pages. :]
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my heart turns violently inside of my chestIt's funny in a way, because when I first came to dA four years ago I never thanked anyone, but I always at the very least browsed the person's gallery. Then I noticed that other people would thank me for favorites, and assuming this was the norm, I got into the habit of doing it myself so that I wouldn't look like an ungreatful jerk. Although I still browse people's galleries and comment on their deviations occasionally when they favorite my work, I've found that the more favorites I get the harder it is to come up with creative "thank you" comments.
But I will try to be a bit more creative from now on..
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Like, add a comment about their gallery, or their interests.
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But I think it's the deviants opinion too of either thinking its spamming or not
but now that you mention it, i'll try to look in their gallery first than thanking them for the fav first so I can put something else than 'thank you'
nice report
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