I'm old school, i used to take commissions though notes and then switch to email for better security. Discord wasn't even an option back then and I refuse to touch telegram. It feels a little odd that it's common place now to see it all be done through PMs.

I tried doing email, but a lot of people turned it down which in turn had me lose a lot of commissions. But now with AI about I don't make almost anything anymore. Anytime i get a note asking about a commission i auto assume its a new account, scam thing. But I still look at it to be sure. Like the recent one i had asked if i had discord or telegram. I told them i do But since they are new i would like to keep it in notes or email. And they sent me back a note with there username and a "add me". Like... No. xD