~ Graphics ~

What would JLand be without a little drama?  Lately it seems that graphics are the subject matter.  Sure, I'm probably adding to it by doing an entry, but I've gotten several emails over the past several days asking.  I figured if I posted an entry it would give you all my opinion and thoughts.  This is in no way directed at any one, and I am not trying to cause more issues.  Just posting my opinion.  Please don't take offense.

 

My long time readers may remember the issues I had way back when.  Well, it hasn't stopped but rather I've given up.  LOL  There are so many new tagger's out there and it appears they are all experiencing the same things.  Sure, it's 'just a tag' but we've taken the time to learn the programs, to spend our time doing the graphics, to improve our skill at certain effects or learn more.  We offer them up, but that doesn't give folks the right to resize them to be unrecognizable.  I'm not talking a little bit to fit here or there, but to make it so small you can't see shit!  If you need something resized ask, if it can be done and it is not with each graphic I'm sure the person will do it.  Keep in mind this a hobby of ours, we don't get paid nor do we charge.  The graphic is done in the form of art, and some take hours to create.  Sometimes small is not good.  Don't post someone else's graphics on your journal with a note stating 'Feel free to snag my graphics', they are not yours.  Sure, our sig line is on the graphics (sometimes) but not everyone knows who is who or what is what.  Credit is a common courtesy.  A link, a mention, something.  Don't snag a graphic only to try and change it up by removing someone else's sig line.  That is just so NOT cool!  I've seen it done.  You might notice some are now adding their sig line right on the movement and/or main part of the picture not off to the side to avoid this from happening.  If you snag a graphic and have someone else put your name on it, do not allow that person to write their name over the original sig line.  They did not do the work, they only added to it.  I know sometimes as you post graphics, you are giving credit, and others snag and do these things.  I am in no way accusing youall of doing it.  I am just stating how frustrating it can be when a 'tagger' sees their work out there like this.   AOL pictures is not compatible with animation, so putting someone's hard work up in that little box, losing the animation can be frustrating.  Ask, we will help you post them correctly.  I post my graphics as snags or tags depending on which journal you are on, others don't.  They create graphics for their journals and when they start seeing them all over JLand it can be upsetting no doubt.  If it is not a journal that normally posts snags, ask before you take it.  If your neighbor had flowers out front that you liked you would not pluck them out of their garden and take them home.  Well, at least I hope not.  LOL

 

On that note, like I said there are so many new people doing tags.  It's great, graphics are plentiful but with each tagger there could be different rules.  Please abide by them.  We are all pretty much on the same graphic lists so sometimes you may see something similar.  I generally wait on posting a common graphic if I know someone else just did it.  Sometimes I don't know.  I'd like to think we don't steal ideas to try and out do someone else, so no emails are necessary telling me 'so and so just did the same one.'  No doubt the style is different.

 

Thanks for listening.  I know we all like to decorate, just think about what the creator would think or feel.  I like to think most would not do anything to damage a graphic or hurt someone's feelings.  It shouldn't turn into a big deal, we should have fun and enjoy the beauty that is being created out there. 

 

To all the tagger's... great job!  I see so many beautiful graphics all over JLand.  Your hard work is appreciated!   I love seeing all the different styles and ideas.   I personally appreciate sharing the 'how to' when I ask, thank you!  ^5

 

Hugs

~d

 

EDIT:  The object of this entry was not to tell folks who resized my graphics to remove them from their journal, or have them do so.  I was just stating some information.  I know what my graphics look like :)  I also know some resize better then others.  If it gets ugly.... well it's your journal not mine :)  Just being honest.  I will say, other tagger's do get really upset. I was just asking you all to respect the work and rules of others.  Thanks