Celtic_Emperor
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Because this can be a very touchy topic that may require people to swallow their pride, admit things to themselves they don't want to, and because its just a generally uncomfortable (some would say rude) question to ask, this poll will be anonymous. Your username will not be appearing in the poll results. So please feel free to make your vote with confidence, one way or the other.
I have attempted to make the poll options as varied as I could, so as to give the option to express the opinion or feeling that is closest or most accurate to how you feel. You're encouraged to be as honest with me (and yourselves for that matter) as you can be.
Now, onto the topic. I've noticed, over the years, that as my art gets better and my skills increase, there is a small percentage of people who used to comment to my art (I'm talking all over the internet now, not any specific website) but no longer do so or have suddenly stopped. I have also noticed that there is a, I would say, 3% loss of comments pertaining to the actual art itself, as opposed to responses directed at me. So, basically, for every new picture I upload, it would seem that I get about 2 or 3% less comments than in prior years, dispite the fact exposure of my art is at an all time high.
Needless to say, even a minor difference like this would be noticed by an artist. I've come to several logical conclusions as to why this is, but I hadn't put as much thought into the possibility that it's is due to, in full or in part, by intimidation. Now, when I say intimidation, I'm refering, of course, to my talent, skill, and the quality of the work and others feeling uneasy about that. I'm sure that somewhere in that 3% loss, intimidation is an attributing factor, as may very well be jealousy, envy, and other things like that.
I'll just stop there because it will make it seem as though I'm just patting myself on the back. Although, its relevant to point out that I don't see this as a good thing. I'm proud that my art is getting better, but theres nothing fun in losing people to intimidation, even if those people are a small handful. Whats particularly and potentially hurtful is when you have friends who become distant, or aqquaintances who, for one reason or another, stop replying. You begin to wonder whether they have fallen into the 3% or it's something else.
At any rate, this is one of the things on my mind as of late, and I thought I'd also share this poll here on Tickletheater as well. I hope you take no offense by it, because none was implied. I just want to confirm, via an anonymous poll, whether any part of what I suspect is true, even in this community. Normally, what others think of me I do not allow to influence my feelings, especially of myself, but retrospection can be a good thing in this instance.
Thank you for your time, patience, and your vote. You may reply if you wish as well as post. Thanks.
I have attempted to make the poll options as varied as I could, so as to give the option to express the opinion or feeling that is closest or most accurate to how you feel. You're encouraged to be as honest with me (and yourselves for that matter) as you can be.
Now, onto the topic. I've noticed, over the years, that as my art gets better and my skills increase, there is a small percentage of people who used to comment to my art (I'm talking all over the internet now, not any specific website) but no longer do so or have suddenly stopped. I have also noticed that there is a, I would say, 3% loss of comments pertaining to the actual art itself, as opposed to responses directed at me. So, basically, for every new picture I upload, it would seem that I get about 2 or 3% less comments than in prior years, dispite the fact exposure of my art is at an all time high.
Needless to say, even a minor difference like this would be noticed by an artist. I've come to several logical conclusions as to why this is, but I hadn't put as much thought into the possibility that it's is due to, in full or in part, by intimidation. Now, when I say intimidation, I'm refering, of course, to my talent, skill, and the quality of the work and others feeling uneasy about that. I'm sure that somewhere in that 3% loss, intimidation is an attributing factor, as may very well be jealousy, envy, and other things like that.
I'll just stop there because it will make it seem as though I'm just patting myself on the back. Although, its relevant to point out that I don't see this as a good thing. I'm proud that my art is getting better, but theres nothing fun in losing people to intimidation, even if those people are a small handful. Whats particularly and potentially hurtful is when you have friends who become distant, or aqquaintances who, for one reason or another, stop replying. You begin to wonder whether they have fallen into the 3% or it's something else.
At any rate, this is one of the things on my mind as of late, and I thought I'd also share this poll here on Tickletheater as well. I hope you take no offense by it, because none was implied. I just want to confirm, via an anonymous poll, whether any part of what I suspect is true, even in this community. Normally, what others think of me I do not allow to influence my feelings, especially of myself, but retrospection can be a good thing in this instance.
Thank you for your time, patience, and your vote. You may reply if you wish as well as post. Thanks.
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