Hello,

I have been very busy with schooling and royalty these past few weeks so really I haven't had much time on here, however, when I did decide to come back, I come back to total drama otaku. Seriously, I mean this isn't why I came to the site. I won't mention names or anything but to the artist who made a huge fuss about her artwork on photobucket did not think things through. She may read this and that is fine but I need to get my opinion out on this matter because the way she delt with it was not appropriate.

I will admit, I had my mistakes in the past so I am not perfect, however, over the last year, I think I have grown up a lot. I think a lot of that has to do with Korey as well. But moving on, pointing out otaku people on the site through an artwork is totally uncalled for. If this artist were to think things through a bit more, maybe this mess would not have happen. Because of her actions she caused many of her own fans to flame this person on the otaku with nasty words and hate mail. Even a few great artists were doing the same things and to be honest, I looked up to them, but when I read what they said to this girl, I will be blunt I lost respect for them. Having this person called a fool and an idiot doesn't help, actually the people calling this girl those names looks just like a fool or an idiot as well. I admit I PMed one of my favorite artists who is very skilled and told her and said, "You are better than that but you truly looked like a stupid idiot."

If looking like a fool wasn't big enough, she caused an uproar with Moderators. Many people have condemned the mods and put them down, however, I have gained a new respect for them. I have to tip my hat to SunfallE because I know her job isn't easy. This person's actions had to push Beth to a point where she did not wish to go but had too by banning people because of their words. She is being fair with her judgment. I will admit I reported the individuals artwork because did not believe it deserved to be on the otaku because of calling out a person and causing so much drama. I think you need to all take a moment and possibly thank Beth because without her this would be a total nightmare without someone like her stepping in. She is an adult, many of us are younger adults such as myself, many of you are teenagers, and many of you are children who are barely preteens. Seriously, start acting your age or older. Didn't your parents ever teach you to think before you speak? Well with what Beth had to go through, I doubt you attended that lesson.

Yes, stealing artwork is bad no doubt about it. However, photobucket.com is a different matter where people can submit almost anything on it. I have seen my artwork on there before and I don't report it because I take it as a compliment because someone loves my artwork. Now I realize this artist claimed that the person said she drew that artwork but I did not see a place where she did claim it. Again, I might be blind and missed it but be more rational before you do things.

Really, when it comes down too it, anyone can get mad and blow up. I don't care if you are a top artist or a regular artist, your actions will affect many people around you and because of that this incident started. To the artist that did this, next time think a bit more before you do something. You don't need a mess like this and than you don't need a pity party after wards. Seriously, get over it and move on. That is the best thing to do.

I am not sticking up for the person but you need to look at both sides of the story so do that next time. That is my post so please move on from this incident. If you don't agree with me that is fine you have your views and I have mine. The lesson here is think before you speak.

~Iruka~

Life: 07/30/09 | Posted By: Iruka Sensei | 22 comments