deviant art

[ckosacranoid]

i just signed up for the site since it seems to be the place for lots artist to use. can anyone tell me just how the thing works? i read some of the rules and my brain exploded tyring to work out how the site worked...sigh....does anyone use it on here?
i am a photographer and trying to find some place else to get word out for my work.

[mondu_the_fat]

I'm a regular there. If you have a specific question, just ask.

To upload a picture, click "upload picture" and fill in the form. Be careful with the category, and read the description carefully. If you're not sure if you have tjhe right category, browse around a bit first.

Rules are basically what you'd expect. Don't upload porn or other NSFW pictures. Don't flame people. Don't post a picture you didn't make. Don't use a picture without asking permission. So on and so forth.

The forums is very different from just about anywhere. No edit button. Search function only looks for threads 2+ years old. Remember to use the reply button, otherwise your reply will likely get lost. There's only 1 page of forums, so its very likely your thread will be lost quickly. It also leads to duplicate threads, so to avoid that just lurk for a week or two. (often repeated annoying theads are: traditional vs digital; how to become popular/increase pageviews; i want to be a mangaka so kawaii!; look at my page!; twilight bashing; digital camera vs non digital; vista problems; anime suxxors; death of creativity). They have their own tags, and the usual tags don't work. A lot of posters are /b/-tards, so a lot of memes from 4chan pop up.

Moderation is practically non-existent, especially in the galleries, so sometimes you'd see clear cut rules violations and flaming. Just ignore it.

[ckosacranoid]

i am just trying to figure out if is worth my time or to try some place else to post stuff in lew of a real website right now since funds are not there.

[mondu_the_fat]

It's free and it takes a few seconds to upload. While hitting it big there is very highly unlikely, it seems like a decent investment for some minor exposure. There are most likely better sites dedicated to photography, though.

[ckosacranoid]

thanks, then again i do lots of shots for photos...i think my phofotbucket account has over 1200 images...sigh....

[chaoticteacup]

Its pretty easy to work out
I've been on for years.
Currently I have three accounts running, plus I run a club.

So if you still have questions. Just ask

[ckosacranoid]

hey indect, i just went thought some of your work......some of its funny though...thanks for the heads up....why would you run 3 accounts though?

[chaoticteacup]

Well one is for professional portfolio work, one is fanart and fun, the other is this original thing I'm working on.
They serve different purposes

[ckosacranoid]

ah.....