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A forewarning for the goodbye that's coming
17 years ago
TESTICLES.
I originally did not want to do this until the week I turn 20, which is in about a week and two days, but I guess I should say something now just so people aren't surprised.
I've thought about it and decided that I'm going to leave soon. No, it's not because of drama, though we really jump to conclusions and think that it is. For me, it's more like a closing of a chapter; a realisation that I should go ahead and just pursue other things. I haven't done furry art in God knows how long (I guess you can check submissions for specifics), and to be honest, I can't say that I will go ahead and do it. Maybe once in a while, I will go ahead and do a pick, but right now, I'm more into a broader art term.
I realise that a lot of you may be a little hurt by this decision, and I understand why. But...well, after some soul-searching (I hate using that term), I've discovered I'm not a fur. In a way, being on FA and not being a fur is like joining a Native American Arts group and not have a drop of Native American blood in you.
There are some things I want to say to some people now...I might use your real name or your fur name, real if I just want to keep this between us.
Jesse- There are still times I think back to that day and wonder what we would've become or what would've happened if things were different, in fact, I'll just say that I still miss you sometimes. I learned later that it's natural to think that about your first. But, I realise that I doubt we could've been together, so I've just moved on...or at least am trying to, with that little though still lingering sometimes. I'm sorry about what you've been going through, and I hope it gets better. Maybe we can still be friends.
Kayes- Chatting with you was great because you were awesome to talk to and I'm glad I got to. You were always there for me. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to chat with you, but I hope that I can talk with you again sometime in the future. You are a really great guy and it's a shame that it goes unnoticed.
Xon- I'm sorry I hurt you. I know what I did wrong and it's just what I believe. You were still great to talk to and are a great guy. You will find one yourself, though it may not be where you currently are.
Eny- You were like a brother to me. I will admit, you do get condescending sometimes and it is irritating, but you're still nice, though. Hope that thing worked out with you.
Silverfenrir- You were an inspiration to me and I remember that one chat I had with you that got fucked up because I slipped out about problems with my first. I was too scared to talk to you again after that.
Dak and Meanbeard- You guys just rock. 'Nuff said.
Okay, I think that's everyone.
I will not delete this account, because I know everyone likes looking at my art. As they say in Hedwig, "In order for you to walk away, you have to leave something behind."
Also, regarding Hedwig, I'll post a song up here. It's been a while, and I remember when I did that, but here is one I hope you guys like. It's dedicated to all of you.
WICKED LITTLE TOWN
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
You know, the sun is in your eyes
And hurricanes and rains
and black and cloudy skies.
You're running up and down that hill.
You turn it on and off at will.
There's nothing here to thrill
or bring you down.
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
Oh Lady, luck has led you here
and they're so twisted up
they'll twist you up. I fear.
the pious, hateful and devout,
you're turning tricks til you're turned out,
the wind so cold it burns,
you're burning out and blowing round.
And if you've got no other choice
you know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
The fates are vicious and they're cruel.
You learn too late you've used two wishes
like a fool
and then you're someone you are not,
and Junction City ain't the spot,
remember Mrs. Lot
and when she turned around.
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
by Stephen Trask
So there it is. I also want you guys to know that even though I won't be around, you guys always have my support, even in a world where people still don't understand.
I'll be gone July 1st on my birthday.
Shine on all you crazy diamonds 8D
_Sib
I've thought about it and decided that I'm going to leave soon. No, it's not because of drama, though we really jump to conclusions and think that it is. For me, it's more like a closing of a chapter; a realisation that I should go ahead and just pursue other things. I haven't done furry art in God knows how long (I guess you can check submissions for specifics), and to be honest, I can't say that I will go ahead and do it. Maybe once in a while, I will go ahead and do a pick, but right now, I'm more into a broader art term.
I realise that a lot of you may be a little hurt by this decision, and I understand why. But...well, after some soul-searching (I hate using that term), I've discovered I'm not a fur. In a way, being on FA and not being a fur is like joining a Native American Arts group and not have a drop of Native American blood in you.
There are some things I want to say to some people now...I might use your real name or your fur name, real if I just want to keep this between us.
Jesse- There are still times I think back to that day and wonder what we would've become or what would've happened if things were different, in fact, I'll just say that I still miss you sometimes. I learned later that it's natural to think that about your first. But, I realise that I doubt we could've been together, so I've just moved on...or at least am trying to, with that little though still lingering sometimes. I'm sorry about what you've been going through, and I hope it gets better. Maybe we can still be friends.
Kayes- Chatting with you was great because you were awesome to talk to and I'm glad I got to. You were always there for me. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to chat with you, but I hope that I can talk with you again sometime in the future. You are a really great guy and it's a shame that it goes unnoticed.
Xon- I'm sorry I hurt you. I know what I did wrong and it's just what I believe. You were still great to talk to and are a great guy. You will find one yourself, though it may not be where you currently are.
Eny- You were like a brother to me. I will admit, you do get condescending sometimes and it is irritating, but you're still nice, though. Hope that thing worked out with you.
Silverfenrir- You were an inspiration to me and I remember that one chat I had with you that got fucked up because I slipped out about problems with my first. I was too scared to talk to you again after that.
Dak and Meanbeard- You guys just rock. 'Nuff said.
Okay, I think that's everyone.
I will not delete this account, because I know everyone likes looking at my art. As they say in Hedwig, "In order for you to walk away, you have to leave something behind."
Also, regarding Hedwig, I'll post a song up here. It's been a while, and I remember when I did that, but here is one I hope you guys like. It's dedicated to all of you.
WICKED LITTLE TOWN
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
You know, the sun is in your eyes
And hurricanes and rains
and black and cloudy skies.
You're running up and down that hill.
You turn it on and off at will.
There's nothing here to thrill
or bring you down.
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
Oh Lady, luck has led you here
and they're so twisted up
they'll twist you up. I fear.
the pious, hateful and devout,
you're turning tricks til you're turned out,
the wind so cold it burns,
you're burning out and blowing round.
And if you've got no other choice
you know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
The fates are vicious and they're cruel.
You learn too late you've used two wishes
like a fool
and then you're someone you are not,
and Junction City ain't the spot,
remember Mrs. Lot
and when she turned around.
And if you've got no other choice
You know you can follow my voice
through the dark turns and noise
of this wicked little town.
by Stephen Trask
So there it is. I also want you guys to know that even though I won't be around, you guys always have my support, even in a world where people still don't understand.
I'll be gone July 1st on my birthday.
Shine on all you crazy diamonds 8D
_Sib
I don't really want to say good bye I just going say "see ya later" because I hope we do meet again someday.
I do remember that OC session now. In fact, I think you were one of my firsts, if not the first. I'm sure we can meet again someday.
Roads usually intertwine at some point. Mabye ours will again. And you need to keep at your art. You are definately well on your way.
Do what you want.
I'm just not into furry stuff anymore, either.
=/ You get what you give. You have to be active, comment with other artists, get friends, ask for critique from people instead of only putting it in your descriptions. Put yourself out there... you can't expect to just post art and suddenly get popular or get a lot of feedback.
FA has never been a community for critique, its hard to find. However you can get it, you just can't expect to put up art and expect people to comment right away if you're not giving anything back to the community. Seriously, you probably have friends here who you could ask to give you critique. Ask for it directly.
But this is just like all these stupid complaints we get in the complaints forum on DA. People whine because they're not popular, or they don't get enough critique, or they don't get enough favs or comments or attention. So whats the first thing us forum regulars look at? Their stats. I assure you that 99% of the time, they've barely commented on other people's deviations or forum posts. Not enough socialization and more focus on, "Me, me, me."
How can you expect to get any attention if you're not going out there and doing something about it? Its a community, treat it like one.
Wherever you head off to, just remember... you aren't going to get attention by sitting around.
I'm not leaving because of lack of popularity, I'm leaving just because I feel that I need to move on and that furry things are not as appealing to me as they once were. I couldn't care less on who comments or critiques on what, it's just that it feels like a kitsch when I post human art on a furry dominated sight. You feel out of place. Also, I've hated DA for a long time now so I couldn't give a damn if I was popular on there or not.
My point is I'm moving on for the sake of moving on. It's what humans do...or most of us anyway. I know that for a lot of people, furry is a way of life, and I respect and support that, but for me, it's just not the case for me.
I know what I said in the last comment, and when you do human art on a furry dominated sight, do you think that you'll get noticed? I'm mainly doing this for practice for my career, which is graphic design.
I'm starting to get tired of the "no-popularity" speech.
I'm talking about recognition.
Hope to see ya later then. c=