[ SECRET POST #2910 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2910 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Notes:

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Comments

[shibara]

I am one of these 'draws fanart for a living' folk and I have to say, I somewhat agree AND disagree with OP to a point.

The problem with this secret is the phrasing. One is not 'entitled' to whining. One is entitled to open communication with a businessman. Whining is what people do because said businessman is not catering to their personal desires and THAT is something no one is entitled to.

I'm 110% on board with clients saying whatever they want (which let me tell you, they really DO bitch and moan, except usually through PMs where no one gets to see it but the author, so the explosion the OP is usually witnessing comes from the 4875654th whiny PM, not the first one) because, well, I've got to keep my ears open for everyone, as a businessperson.

Now, when people complain because they are not being treated with some measure of specialness, it is the artist's right to go "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAno, you don't get to buy my $100 illustrations for $5, haveanicedaydon'tcomeback." if they want. But people who whine are the ones who usually cannot stomach being completely ignored/laughed at for what would amount to going into a store and declaring 'Hey, I saw your Armani jacket there, I really want it, but I have no money, would it be ok if I gave you $5 for it? C'mon I really want it, and you like selling jackets anyways, it's a win-win. Plus it will give you free advertisement. =D'

In my experience, artists are more affronted that clients are usually jackasses when thy are rejected, rather than the endless loop of whining for less money.