First of all, let me thank everyone who has watched, commented, favorited, or even just glanced at my art. You have all been a great inspiration. Second, I would like to mention that I finally got my new monitor (^__^), which is great, but, sadly, is not giving me the full resolution it has advertised (gonna have to work on that). And third, but certainly not least, an interesting idea has occurred to me, inspired by  ilovecritique and Linux.

The idea essentially functions on the freeware, and open source principles. I'm planning on setting up a profile (to be named at a later date), which will host freeware, and open source characters and story concepts.

The freeware aspect:
Ideas may be reproduced for noncommercial purposes, provided the original creator is named, and the derived work does not deviate significantly from the clearly defined original concept. (subject to possible revision before implementation)

The open source / copyleft aspect:
Ideas may be reproduced, and altered, for noncommercial AND commercial use, provided the originator is named, and that the same copyleft traits are also applied to the derivative works. Essentially, if you derive something using copyleft material, the resulting work is also copyleft. (subject to possible revision before implementation)

Now, some of you may be thinking, "What do the original creators get out of it?" Well, the original creators get to advertise their genius, and receive meaningful feedback on their creations. Plus, sometimes, it's just a wonderful feeling to know that something you created is being made use of. If you're not an artist, it might be interesting to see artists' interpretation of your original characters, or original worlds. If you're after money, I can't guarantee you will ever get any from this. Some may decide to pay royalties if they so choose, or if they wish to implement freeware characters commercially.

Another aspect of the project will be a request section, where people my request that a certain piece of art, or a particular type of story be made, using their ideas or characters. Artists and writers are under no obligation to fulfill these requests, but neither are they restricted to being fulfilled by just one artist or writer, so, the original creator may receive multiple interpretations of their ideas. Essentially, originators get free interpretations of their ideas, and artists and writers get free subjects to draw or write about. By posting the resulting creations, both parties receive advertisement of their abilities.

If you are a well advertised or accomplished creator, writer, or artist, and receive enough attention already, well, no one is demanding that you participate. This would mainly be for fledgling artists, writers, and originators to hone their skills and flex their creative muscles.

Another benefit of the project would be in networking. Creative minds who aspire to greatness, may find kindred spirits, with abilities they lack, which they might collaborate with to produce something marketable.

When I get around to making the profile or website, I will try my best to establish an effective definition for each category, so there is the least possible confusion. Anyone intrigued by this idea, please, post a comment to this journal, and I will try to get back to you with additional news. I would really enjoy feedback on the idea, and intelligent discussion of any aspect I have overlooked. Rules and benefits are by no means written in stone, at the moment, and if a revision which could greatly improve the idea is presented, it may very well be implemented.