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Among other things said in the comments sections of deviations honored with the Daily Deviation award, the title of this headline is most often I've come across: "This doesn't deserve a DD!" Really now? What in all honesty deserves a Daily Deviation? The fact of the matter is:
It's plain fact. There is no possible way for a person to truthfully "like" absolutely everything they lay their eyes upon here in dA. It simply cannot be done. Therefore, there will be pieces of artwork that you will not understand or like in the Daily Deviations, it's a natural normal thing, so stay with me here. Now, here is what you absolutely should not do to the artist of the DD you are offended by:
1. Berate him or her. Remember, they didn't ask for the DD, it was awarded to them.
2. Call the deviation crap, junk, sh*t, ect. That's being rude, and can get you in a decent amount of trouble depending on who reads it. Remember, just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it isn't art.
Both of those things are very disrespectful. As artists we are all in the same club as peers.
If you were in an actual physical art gallery, saw something you didn't like, would you go out of your way to find the artist and say to their face "This is shit, and doesn't deserve to be in here."Do you really want to be this guy
Didn't think so.
So, here's what you should do if you see something you don't like in the DDs:
1. Pass it up. Most times, it does not require you to comment because you're only going to say something mean. Spare the artist, and keep your foot away from your mouth.
2. Talk to the moderator who suggested it. If you truly feel strongly about something featured, talk directly to the person who featured it. Let them know why you're upset, and ask them about their intentions.
Here is what I do when I come across artwork that I don't like: I find out about it. There is usually a story there. After I learn about it, as well as the artist, I feel better, and I understand the work (may not like it still) but I have a new found respect for it and the artist.
With as much criticism coming in from the outside world, why would we artists want to tear each other down? It doesn't make sense, and it is of no good, for yourself, the other person, or the artwork. Give respect, especially if you expect to receive it.
The artist has no control over the fact they were awarded a Daily Deviation.
It's plain fact. There is no possible way for a person to truthfully "like" absolutely everything they lay their eyes upon here in dA. It simply cannot be done. Therefore, there will be pieces of artwork that you will not understand or like in the Daily Deviations, it's a natural normal thing, so stay with me here. Now, here is what you absolutely should not do to the artist of the DD you are offended by:
1. Berate him or her. Remember, they didn't ask for the DD, it was awarded to them.
2. Call the deviation crap, junk, sh*t, ect. That's being rude, and can get you in a decent amount of trouble depending on who reads it. Remember, just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it isn't art.
Both of those things are very disrespectful. As artists we are all in the same club as peers.
If you were in an actual physical art gallery, saw something you didn't like, would you go out of your way to find the artist and say to their face "This is shit, and doesn't deserve to be in here."Do you really want to be this guy
Didn't think so.
So, here's what you should do if you see something you don't like in the DDs:
1. Pass it up. Most times, it does not require you to comment because you're only going to say something mean. Spare the artist, and keep your foot away from your mouth.
2. Talk to the moderator who suggested it. If you truly feel strongly about something featured, talk directly to the person who featured it. Let them know why you're upset, and ask them about their intentions.
Here is what I do when I come across artwork that I don't like: I find out about it. There is usually a story there. After I learn about it, as well as the artist, I feel better, and I understand the work (may not like it still) but I have a new found respect for it and the artist.
With as much criticism coming in from the outside world, why would we artists want to tear each other down? It doesn't make sense, and it is of no good, for yourself, the other person, or the artwork. Give respect, especially if you expect to receive it.
The one place, where unhindered opinions are perfectly okay, and acting like a complete jackass is acceptable.
I disagree with what you're saying in this journal.
People who are so sensitive that they would be even mildly offended by someone saying something possibly upsetting, or non-supportive to the artist, or his work, shouldn't be on the internet.
But I think I get what you're saying.
You can tell someone, politely, how their piece is flawed, and give them tips on how to improve it, and then tell them what is good about it, without being a complete asshole.
You can. But why bother?
Criticism, rude, or otherwise, betters people.
The beauty of the comments on this website is it allows people to speak their minds.
If we were to do nothing but blindly praise a piece of work that got a DD, it would not be good for the artist.
However, the fact that we can say that some of us don't like it, with or without reason, is a good reminder that while a piece may be good, it's never, ever perfect.
fuck I am too tired for this...
good night.
Thanks for this news article! I'm sharing it with other deviants who received DD's and who were abused by 'why-did-this-get-a-dd' trolls!!!