03-14-2015, 12:18 AM
@Patrick
point system will have its pros and cons, some will hate it and others will love to be rewarded with points, it is pure psychology
But using payment was certainly not a bad idea, a symbolic sum to be paid to be part of the company could clean out the passive uses. and if it will help people be more active in the forum would create a truly unique community.
And I have also been part of such some forums where you had to pay in order to participate and I must say ok that was once in the several century was active and helped each other both beginner and professional. Unfortunately I could not continue in this forum due. Things in life got in the way.
And there are probably many of those who use these free forums think about is that there is art forums which is closed unless you pay. and the forums there are plenty of people who are just beginning to draw and there are people who live by drawing. and they are in full time of networking and build friendships. and thereby help each other in finding work in the future.
So if you do not have access to these closed clubs, you should really use and participate in these free forums. Otherwise you will be forgotten.
And there is also the risk that these free forum closes if there are not enough participants in the forumt. debates, help each other and so on. I have encountered some ghost art forums around the web. they died out because the people who were active, stopped using them and then there was only the passive uses back, and when they found out that there was not more help available because the active user had given up. So died the forum.
@Amit
I agree with what you write, that we humans are selfish and we want to elevate ourselves by helping thereby be visible. And as you say, there is nothing wrong since it helps that we all come forward.
But one must also assume that even if you help others you should not expect to receive help from them when you need it. Many see it by helping others like putting money in the bank where you make a deposit and expects 100% of the money comes out when you need them.
But unfortunately it's not always when it comes to people. we can hope but do not expect. I have also been burned many times by people I have helped with their projects, but one must take it as an intelligent person and move forward in life and of course not help them again. action and consequence.
just remembered an article I read by name: How to promote your art online.
There is an excerpt from the article that speaks volumes when it comes to participate in the forum:
"Remember," Angelo says, "deviantART is a community, not a comment machine. You don't get anything out of it if you don't put something into it. We've seen an upsurge in the careers of artists who have learnt to build their own brand, and it's paid social and financial dividends."
and:
"Building your brand may not sound like an artist's endeavour, but it's key to the success of any 21st-century creative. Angelo explains that this means not just self-promoting, but also participating. Comment on artwork and user pages. Use the chat room and the shout box. Offer constructive criticism and people will return the favour. This is brand building."
Link to article: http://www.creativebloq.com/career/promo...e-31514434
point system will have its pros and cons, some will hate it and others will love to be rewarded with points, it is pure psychology
But using payment was certainly not a bad idea, a symbolic sum to be paid to be part of the company could clean out the passive uses. and if it will help people be more active in the forum would create a truly unique community.
And I have also been part of such some forums where you had to pay in order to participate and I must say ok that was once in the several century was active and helped each other both beginner and professional. Unfortunately I could not continue in this forum due. Things in life got in the way.
And there are probably many of those who use these free forums think about is that there is art forums which is closed unless you pay. and the forums there are plenty of people who are just beginning to draw and there are people who live by drawing. and they are in full time of networking and build friendships. and thereby help each other in finding work in the future.
So if you do not have access to these closed clubs, you should really use and participate in these free forums. Otherwise you will be forgotten.
And there is also the risk that these free forum closes if there are not enough participants in the forumt. debates, help each other and so on. I have encountered some ghost art forums around the web. they died out because the people who were active, stopped using them and then there was only the passive uses back, and when they found out that there was not more help available because the active user had given up. So died the forum.
@Amit
I agree with what you write, that we humans are selfish and we want to elevate ourselves by helping thereby be visible. And as you say, there is nothing wrong since it helps that we all come forward.
But one must also assume that even if you help others you should not expect to receive help from them when you need it. Many see it by helping others like putting money in the bank where you make a deposit and expects 100% of the money comes out when you need them.
But unfortunately it's not always when it comes to people. we can hope but do not expect. I have also been burned many times by people I have helped with their projects, but one must take it as an intelligent person and move forward in life and of course not help them again. action and consequence.
just remembered an article I read by name: How to promote your art online.
There is an excerpt from the article that speaks volumes when it comes to participate in the forum:
"Remember," Angelo says, "deviantART is a community, not a comment machine. You don't get anything out of it if you don't put something into it. We've seen an upsurge in the careers of artists who have learnt to build their own brand, and it's paid social and financial dividends."
and:
"Building your brand may not sound like an artist's endeavour, but it's key to the success of any 21st-century creative. Angelo explains that this means not just self-promoting, but also participating. Comment on artwork and user pages. Use the chat room and the shout box. Offer constructive criticism and people will return the favour. This is brand building."
Link to article: http://www.creativebloq.com/career/promo...e-31514434