This is the first time I've heard of Eternal September, but I've been fearing it myself since I got here! I'd like to think the invite system, incentive to post quality content, and sheer effort on the site's part would prevent such a deterioration, but who knows?
I hope you see your comic series when it's ready. Please let us all know where we can read it :)
It eventually happens to every site that gets popular, sadly. The average person just doesn't want to spend time reading a long article and then discussing it or creating content themselves. They view the internet as a place to look at funny pictures. The good news is this format of creating smaller groups helps keep it at bay. Why Reddit lasted longer then digg and others that came before it. Because people can spread out. The invite system here makes it even better, because it requires at least a little effort to even get in. Keeps low effort people away.
I'll be sure to post it here when I get some made. Problem is between my full time job and just being my own worst enemy/critic I have a hard time making it. I've made stuff in the past but, couldn't get myself to post it cause I just didn't find it up to snuff. This time I am just gonna post what is made. I've come to realize I will probably never be good enough for myself. The life of an artist. shrugs
I totally understand. I'm a musician and my music is never good enough for my own ears. You're right that you should just post what you have, otherwise you'll never get anywhere. I think any feedback you receive, whether compliments or constructive criticism, can only help you grow as an artist.
I have posted some figure drawings on various education boards to help improve. Somehow it feels different putting a comic out there but, I know that ridiculous. This time I will defiantly just put it out there. Thanks.
This is the first time I've heard of Eternal September, but I've been fearing it myself since I got here! I'd like to think the invite system, incentive to post quality content, and sheer effort on the site's part would prevent such a deterioration, but who knows?
I hope you see your comic series when it's ready. Please let us all know where we can read it :)
It eventually happens to every site that gets popular, sadly. The average person just doesn't want to spend time reading a long article and then discussing it or creating content themselves. They view the internet as a place to look at funny pictures. The good news is this format of creating smaller groups helps keep it at bay. Why Reddit lasted longer then digg and others that came before it. Because people can spread out. The invite system here makes it even better, because it requires at least a little effort to even get in. Keeps low effort people away.
I'll be sure to post it here when I get some made. Problem is between my full time job and just being my own worst enemy/critic I have a hard time making it. I've made stuff in the past but, couldn't get myself to post it cause I just didn't find it up to snuff. This time I am just gonna post what is made. I've come to realize I will probably never be good enough for myself. The life of an artist. shrugs
I am actually looking forward to checking out your work, don't be your own worst enemy, let me do that part for ya :) j/k
I'll try not to be, thanks.
I totally understand. I'm a musician and my music is never good enough for my own ears. You're right that you should just post what you have, otherwise you'll never get anywhere. I think any feedback you receive, whether compliments or constructive criticism, can only help you grow as an artist.
I have posted some figure drawings on various education boards to help improve. Somehow it feels different putting a comic out there but, I know that ridiculous. This time I will defiantly just put it out there. Thanks.
Agreed - would love to see the series :)