Lately it seems as if drama has become the mainstay of the DA community. Now I'm not talking about the debate or discussion of opinions or events, or even the events themselves, but the drama created by ignorance, blatant rudeness and inconsiderate actions.
Deviant Art is a place for artists of all ages, creeds and skills to showcase their work and to meet other like-minded artists, improving, growing, networking or just for those of us who love to witness the work of others.
Art does not discriminate.
It is expected of us, as individuals and as a community to treat each other with curtsey and respect, as we ourselves would like to be treated, yet more often than not, I am witness to the exact opposite taking place.
The DA taxidermy community has been rife with strife, jealousy and envy to the point that it has detrimentally effected the livelihood of individuals who have been so kind as to deal with the taxidermy community as a whole. The outcome of which caused one such individual to withdraw their aid.
I understand there are more than a few on DeviantArt who are children and I wish that growing up I had the opportunities that so many of the kids on here benefit from. The children of today don't realize how good they have it, with the world now so connected and available to them.
With such privilege comes great responsibility how ever and expectations.
If you are a child, you have to understand -your- limitations, its not up to anyone else but you.
If you want to do business with adults then you have to act as an adult, take responsibility for yourself, your actions, behaviour and their repercussions. Every action has a -reaction- and you might not always like what that reaction is.
No one knows you, your life, trials and tribulations and lets be honest, they aren't some one else's responsibility or their problem, so don't use it as an excuse for your actions, in-actions or behaviour.
No one knows you, how you act on here is how people will see you and they will react accordingly. If you act like a tantrum throwing child, well that's what people will see and they will treat you as one. No one likes bratty little children. If you are rude, people will respond to it as such. Don't think you can abuse someone..then cry for sympathy when your tantrums backfire, it does not gain you any respect.
This is a community, but most of us are strangers and while true and lasting friendships can evolve, don't expect the majority of us to be interested.. Or frankly care about day to day drama, this is an art board, not live journal.
When times do get tough, if you have an argument, remember the previous points... We are strangers, rarely will someone care enough about you to actually hate you. The fact is, beyond pleasantries and courtesies, most people are neither your friend or your enemy.
You are 1 person out of billions... And a child at that.
Also... wanna be treated like an adult, use the spell check. Seriously
