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i would give the people who fill out your form first looks, since they took the time to follow your rules and help keep things organized.

I'd have to give priority to the people that took the time to fill out the form.

I think that that is fair.
Its a Rule isn't it, to Claim a Slot and then Fill out the Form?

If the Person is Angry about it, just tell him that he needs to fill out the form next time and then let him go...or...ask him to fill the form and then do his commission.

I hid your other comment because of sensitive information, I am sorry. :S

But I did take note of your suggestion, thank you very much for it.

Sorry if I revealed to Much! :X

It's okay. XD

I'm glad there's an option to hide comments!

Honestly I think it's tough shit if they 'claim' a slot without filling out the form. You can't expect to buy a car as soon as it is released and not fill out the papers just to beat other people to it....that's dumb.

If they don't do what you say than it's too bad for them.

I like the analogy of her art being a fancy new car. xD It pretty much is, like a sleek shiny sexy sports car looking model. LOL

I'd say prioritize forms first. Alternatively you can post an announcement that you're going to open a slot, give it a countdown, and say you have to submit the form to be considered.

Or have a slot raffle. Open up a slot, tell folks to comment, then randomly select persons, have them fill out the form. If they can't follow the instructions, slot is rerolled to someone else.

Generally, when artists have a form to fill out I see them either skip the ones who didn't fill the form out or ask "could you fill out the form please?" It really depends upon if you want to wait for a reply in that case. I think either's appropriate.

Do you think the form was easy enough for people to locate so that people knew they had to use it?

I thinkmy form is really easy to be seen. I highlight its name with different colored letters and use bold and italic for it... :S

i require a form to be filled out too, though i don't require people to claim a lot via comment in addiction. some people will comment on the journal, saying things like "i'll take a slot!" and "i'd love one!", but i don't know if they're serious or not unless they properly read the directions and fill out the form. so i do only accept the the people who fill out my form. i haven't had anyone angry at me (yet) though...

*in addition

also, if they seem serious about it in comment, but don't fill out the form, i'll direct them to please fill out the form in order to get a slot ^_^

Yeah, I'm also not sure if they are serious or not without a form.

Why is it so hard to do things? T_T

Pelo menos como voce faz o seu estilo de aceitar commission, penso que as pessoas que ja preenchem toda a informaçao do que elas querem é que devem ser escolhidas.
Ja que no journal anterior voce especificou sobre usar isso, entao ninguem pode reclamar.

Yeah, I think offering the commission slots to those who took the time to fill out the form is best.

Those who are interested receiving a commission should respect the guidelines of the artist, and "win" the slot fairly.

You can also note that you will pass over those who do not fill out the form, so if someone gets angry, you can say it's clearly stated above and they did not follow directions. It's easy to overlook something, but if you actually outline the form they need to fill out or bold/color/underline the statement... it's kind of hard to excuse that.

I used a different colored word to highligh the form in the previous attempt, as well as using bold in the asked information and italic to describe what each item requested, I think it was pretty easy to be seen! And I really like your idea of stating that filling the form is a required to get the slot. I will add it next time I offer commissions. Thank you very much for your opinion! T_T

And another problem I ran in, and that other person just pointed it out in a comment above, is that when they comment like "I'll take a slot!", I am never sure if they are serious or something...

Ah :c Yeah, it does sound like it would have been easy to spot! I recall peeking at your journals sometimes when I see your commission offers, and even though I skim a little, I still get the gist of what you're saying and what you need. I think the people who just comment want to easily claim the spot first, and not risk losing the opportunity by searching for their references, etc.

I think adding that disclaimer will help, if not at least cover your butt if someone gets huffy with you :c It pins the fault on them for not taking the time to read or acknowledge what you require from them as the customer.

I didn't even consider the comment as possible sarcasm, but I could see that too :o

Hopefully things will work out better next time!

Yeah just post at the bottom or top of your journal 'Please read fully before continuing' if they can't do that much they are not worth a slot.

If you don't follow the rules, you don't get a slot. *shrug* It may not seem "fair" but if you say they need to fill out a form, then they need to fill out a form. Priority always goes to whomever fills out the forms. If it bugs them THAT much, they can pre-emptively fill one out and adjust details as necessary when you open slots.

Rules are rules, and if that's what works best for you, then that's how it should go.

I would just tell them to fill the form if you still have space. Unless you have too many applicants I would just kindly suggest next time to fill the form. It gets annoying fast when people don't read all the directions. Especially if you make it fairly obvious. It is easier on you so it's best for them to just follow the simple rules and do the form for your sanity. But that's just my opinion. :3

Also ill add that those who throw a hissy fit about missing out on a comission is a slight red flag for me and seems they would be too emotional to work with. Don't let people push you around. They play by your rules. So don't feel down. :3

I used different colored words, bold, and italic to highlight the form and my rules and still had problems... I guess I'll just stick in my ToS that a form is required in order to get a slot and then no form = no slot...

Yep. It's easier on you. So oh well for people who for follow directions.

i agree fully the people who take the time and pay attention to the TOS should get a priority. If someone is mad because they didn't get it cause they didn't bother to read that truely is tough luck. Anyone who is mad because they didnt follow TOS really needs to rethink commissioning

I would not consider people who do not fill out the forms. It is not fair to those that took the time to pay attention and read what is needed to be done to get a slot. And since most of the time, you choose instead of it being first come, first serve, there is really no reason for anyone to rush through and not read. If they get mad, it should not be at you, but at themselves for not following instructions. Otherwise, there is no incentive for anyone to fill out the forms.

While it sucks that I missed out on a slot by a matter of minutes today due to having to fill it out and I was in the middle of other paperwork, it is better to go with those who follow your rules, in my opinion, anyways. If it's your rule and it's what works for you, go with it.

I will say, though, that only 3 slots on such a popular artist is pretty rough. You might consider a longer-term queue that people might sign up for, but don't put yourself into unwarranted stress or anything doing it. Just a thought.

I don't like to offer many slots at a time because I always feel overloaded looking at a huge queue. I noticed I work fast and better taking small batches of commissions instead of big batches. Mainly because I love drawing personal art, but I can never be okay with doing it while I have pending commissions, so the way best way I found to be able to work and have fun is to take commissions in small batches, somewhere between 3~5 slots per batch. So it's like: 3~5 commissions -> personal time! -> 3~5 commissions - > personal time!

I don't want to overload myself with work...

Totally agree with you, WhiteMantis. I can't take long term queues either. And really that's how artists end up in a bind. Take money for 20 commissions, they get sick/injured/art blocked and BOOM, disaster.

Keep on doing what you do, it obviously works!

Also, to actually reply on the topic. Folks who take the time to fill in a form should come before people who try to 'snipe' a spot. Man, what a luxury problem to have Really though, I can totally understand why, your quality is flawless.

Have them fill out the form. If a person is interested in commissioning you but not willing to read your rules on the matter, they really shouldn't be considered.

As for worrying about time zones, raffles might be an option. Just be clear: you have X slots and will accept forms submitted until Y o'clock (include the time zone!). Then it's luck of the draw.

I reeeeallllyyyyyyyy wouldn't like to go into raffles because they take sooo much time to get all sorted out and stuff. X_____X

And that's fair. I really have no idea how much work they entail myself!

Another possible option that requires a liiiittle bit of masochism on your part is posting your open slots at different times in the day, possibly even at odd hours for yourself, to even out opportunities.

I did a raffle once for free art and got over 400 entries. I would not be able to get things and entries sorted out if my boyfriend didn't have created a program that gathered userpages from the journal HTML, excluded repeated names and converted that into a numbered list... lol. I love having a nerd boyfriend. XD

Haha oh lordy, that would have been a nightmare to sort out. Hurrah for nerds! :D

I make it so that commissioner have to pay (or pay half) in advance to reserve the slot, so that they are known to be comitted. IF they have committed , if I were you, I would remind them about filling out the form, bu if you did as I did and accepted their money up front, YOU are then committed to finish. IF they asked for a slot and did not follow through with the form and have NOT filled out the form they are not committed, and the agreement is not fulfilled. Remind them once, and after that if no form, re-open the slot to someone else.

Payment is not involved until I confirm their slot. ;c

My main problem is confirming the slot... D:

Chicken and egg problem. Well I think I approach it differently by having a much more detailed terms of service, I suppose.

So the "Form" confirms the slot.

Well I think with that being said you have the be more clear, with Bold type that for the Slot to be confirmed the form needs to be filled out by X number of days, or the slot goes back into play. That way you can weed out those who are not serious.

Just pick people who can read instructions and fill out the form. Your life will be easier in the future.

You can be helpful by giving feedback to the people who mistakenly post in the comments, or note you for a commission. No need to be condescending, just let them know you don't take commission applications that way.

The problem is when I try to tell them why I didn't consider their offer and they throw their life problems at me... like they couldn't fill it faster because of how they have many things to take care of and how busy they are with their jobs and everything... basically trying to make me feel guilty when I have my own problems and bills to pay...

Put it this way. That is not your problem and none of your business. They shouldn't be giving you sob stories like its going to be in their favor. They need to chalk it up like an adult and deal with it that they didnt follow rules and missed out. It happens. If you are popular you have to camp out. Not post whiny remarks if it didnt get through.

Just state it in your TOS and don't respond to their remarks. You don't deserve the stress they are putting on you weather they realize it or not.

Perhaps then, offering up a several hour window. Say you want to get the commission payment on Friday - offer them on Thursday. Perhaps offer them in a 4-6 hr window, where everyone during that time has a chance to fill it out. Then people have less of a reason to complain about the short window to do things in. Most people get lunch breaks, or are able to take 10-15 minutes to fill out a form within a 4-6 hour stretch. The only downside to this is that you will get a lot more forms to go through - but you'll be eliminating a lot more of the 'I couldn't get it in in 15 minutes!' But if you take the commissions the day before you intend to have the money, you'll also have more time to scan through them and choose them as well.

The problem with long windows is that it's good for big batches, but terrible for small batches of commissiosn, that is the way I found works the best for me. It's pointless to have 50+ people apply during 4~6 hours for 5 slots only. That is much more demotivating than not being able to comment in time, in my opinion.

I think that's only really a problem if you let people make it a problem for you. I'd counsel to have a little thicker skin and not let it get to you. The ignore list can work wonders if something gets out of hand.

You could also open up 4 slots, and then if someone wants to they can pay first come first serve double the price to get a 5th slot, then double that price to get a 6th slot. Meesh offers "jump ahead of the line" for double the price in his streams, and that seems pretty reasonable if people desperate.

I definitely think keeping the applications open for a short amount of time is the way to go. The #1 thing that keeps me from commissioning some artists is because they take "applications" and then you have to write out your entire commission idea, poses, get references, etc. just for the /chance/ to get chosen. That's too much work up front for me. I tend to tailor my commissions to the interests of the artists, and I like negotiating things up or down fetish wise so that the artist is comfortable, and interested in, the commission.

In any case, it's not really your problem and you shouldn't let other people make it your problem. Just be up front about expectations (upper case, bold, and underlining can help).

Like I said in my comment to Syntharia, it's pointless to have lots of people apply during long windows if only 5 are going to be chosen. That's why I love first come first serve, unless it's a super deal I'm offering based on interests.

Very rarely someone will ask me something I REALLY don't want to draw, so when that happens, I use my "I reserve the right to not accept your commission" rule.

For big commissions, I ask people to send me emails with their ideas, and I tell in the information right away what stuff has high interest, low interest, and no interest at all, so at least they have an idea of what to request.

For sketches and wing its (that is what I offer the most), I request a very, very basic form, that's basically: type of commission, references, keywords, contact. Period. Just that, it doesn't really take a lot of time to fill that, and someone would NEED to fill that anyway, in whatever method they'd use. So instead of ping-ponging comments, why not post everything at once?


Tough skin: I really have a problem with that. It's not like I'm all super sensitive, but I often feel bad with people's sob stories. I keep telling myself to not let it affect me, but in the end it does, I really have a problem saying no. I'm trying to change that, but it's hard. :S

You aren't their mom, or their psychiatrist. You can't coddle all the special little snow flakes, But you CAN be more clear in the instructions that the form NEEDS to be filled out before you consider their offer. Also for people that make that excuse, only accept payment up front.You can't play into victimology.

Honestly, its up to you how you want to pick and choose.

However, my thoughts are the people who take the time to follow your rules should get the priority. After all those are the people who want and care enough to make sure every things right (or at least attempt to).

I ended up hiding my comment (which would've been the next chosen) because I saw the acceptance of the three commissioners and I want the commission to be a surprise for who its for.

Thank you for your opinion and for understanding... I wish everyone would be like you...

Its all a learning experience. I know it's impossible to please everyone, but just make sure whatever you chose that you follow through with it would be all that I really ask from this.

I think making it very clear that they only have a slot if you comment in reply confirming that their slot is confirmed would be a simple solution. As long as they know that when they post, it is an invitation for you to approve it, not a command for you to draw it.

When it comes to commissions, you make the rules and you gotta enforce them. if you ask the fill out the form and they didn't, then they didn't follow the rules and therefore don't count.

If they can't do it right they don't deserve the slot. READ

Fill. Out. The. form! D:

as a fellow artist I have little/no sympathy for this type of 'error'. It happens too often.

If they can't take the time to fill out the formt hey don't deserve a slot. In my opinion.

The real point should be the fact that you had listed that you reserved the right to not choose someone without giving any explanation. That line means you had freedom to do as you pleased. It could have been the sort of line that one could abuse, but I don't think you did anything malicious with it. You could have passed on plenty of people. But in fairness, it wouldn't have been fair to wait hours and hours to cherry-pick. But what happened was you waited, what? 10 minutes? You picked 3 out of the decent number of completed forms that had accrued in that time, which is perfectly reasonable.

Anyway, my short answer is me agreeing with everyone else, people gots 'ta fill dat form, yo.

Honestly, the commission forms I have seen are all very simple and straight forward. If someone feels they can't take the time to do it but still claim a slot over people who did, they should get no special treatment. People who fill out your form properly should get first overview.

Yeah, it's not like I request tons of information. I just request the basic: Type of commission, references, contact. That's it. Is it really hard or time consuming to provide those infos?

No. Not at all!

I have filled out commission forms that are more in-depth than that. :P

I think form first. Many times people try to shove their name in without doing the proper process, and I find it kind of insulting to the artist and other participants. Filling out the form before you post shows that the one wanting the commission took the time to read your journal (which also indicates they probably took the time to read your terms and conditions prior) before posting. To be honest if they just took the time to fill it out without trying to throw their name in and have to post twice they probably would have had time to get the slot anyway, it's just they were impatient. Also, if they fill out the form they may have prepared it ahead of time, meaning they took the time to make sure they had it properly created in order to get a slot this time. That way people who have been waiting to get one have a higher chance of getting it because they read last opening and still want a commission from you.

I remember an artist do the same thing like you: If they do not fill her form and isnt a,"first comes, first serve" type of commision, then its "ill take a slot!" comment is ignored. So I second everybody that says you shoul priorise the ones that did read the journal.

Honestly, I believe if they refuse to fill out the form, it's showing they don't care to read your information. That's disrespectful to you as the artist.
What I'd do is politely refer them to the form, and if they continue to ignore it, then don't count them.
Mistakes can happen, but if they aren't willing to take the few seconds to skim through the journal at the absolute least to get the form filled out, I feel like it means they obviously don't care enough to buy from you.

It's the same to me as people who won't read terms of service. If you're not willing to read a short 5-6 point statement about the rights that PROTECT you and the artist when commissioning them, you obviously don't care enough.

If you're going to do a form, don't have commenting be any part of the process. It's a matter of if they took the right steps to claim it - which would be filling out your form. If they can't take the proper channels and read the conditions set in place - then they can't have a commission. No temper tantrums on any level should be catered to because of that.

There are a few downsides to the form vs comments for the commissioner in terms of first come first serve.

1. You are the only one who knows who posted first in terms of first come first serve, and so people might not be as comfortable about it because they don't know if filling out the form guarantees them a slot or not. Commenting offers a quick and visual way to keep track of what is and isn't left for the taking for people.
2. If they don't get the slot, it means they'll have the keep filling out the form again and again and again until they do. This can be very tiring for your commissioner. ( This happened to me. I gave up after 8 tries from a different artist )
3. If it is a first come first serve situation - you're going to get more people who don't have an idea of what they want filling out the form for the sake of 'getting in first' than to actually give you proper detail just so they can hope to get the slot. Those that DO fill it out fully with ideas and such will often times not get the first postings to your form which can be deterring unless first come first serve is not what you're offering.

But I believe that if you have a form open - anyone who tries to claim via comment and no form should be over-looked.

For big commissions, I work with email and ideas, and not first come first serve. But for sketches and other wing-it options, I find first come first serve to be much better for me.

What I request in the form is actually the very basic information one should give, that is: type of commission, references, contact. Period. It's not like I request them to fill out questions and questions and questions that would take a ton of time.

I mean... I would need to request those information anyway, in whatever method I'd use, so instead if ping-ponging comments, why not post everything at once?

well if it is very basic such as that.... Now, I just looked at your last journal, and I see that it is comment based form - I was thinking you meant something like Googledocs where you filled out a form that collected the info for you. (That's what Alishka above does)

I used GDocs once, but it was that very form, only in the spreadsheet. It was even easier because the person didn't need to copy it and erase my instructions, just open it, fill form and send it.

The only difference is that it was private.

If the people cannot follow the specific directions when you post your commission openings, then they shouldn't be honored.
That is why you post so they read what you're asking, then go ahead to fill the form.

Also depending on how fast the forms come in, say you open for two spots. But Syntharia is right, it does take time to accurately fill out the form. And people may be in that rush to do it, and provide you inaccurate information. Therefore not really getting what they want had they took the time instead of being in a rush.

The best method I saw, was to reply to the journal claiming the spot. Then the artist giving a go ahead to submit the form, so said person can take their time. The person does also do their best to list the journal during different times, say 8AM one round, then 10PM the next to give others a chance.

Depending on the response received, you can also alternate with some new ideas of maybe doing a random number spot? Say 10 people comment, and each is given a number.. then do a random number generate to see who gets the spot? Then proceed to have them submit the form.

I also like a level playing field myself, but it's hard to cater to everyone. And you as the artist need to do what is best. I also know what it is like to miss the open spots for artists I have been waiting to commission for a long time. But hey, you win some you lose some. Can only hope to grab them on the next go.

The problem with accepting comments without seeing the references first mean that I will need to draw it whatever it is. I like to see the character the person wants me to draw to know if I really want to draw it...

Most times I do, but sometimes... I just don't. :S

Maybe make it specific..

"Reply to this journal with colored reference link. Random winners will be chosen, you'll be noted VIA PM of your accepted slot."
Then of course PM your form link? (Of course mention normal TOS)

More of.. not permanent, but maybe to make it a bit more even playing field of sorts?
So with your normal journals, do a surprise sort of random thing so they know beforehand it isn't first come first serve.
But yet a variety of choices that you get to look through first to see what you'd find awesome to art!

Only open the journal for a fixed time and entries after will not be considered?
From what it sounds like you get a lot, so opening a Journal for an hour sounds crazy.
Kinda hard to make it even for everyone, but at least a random idea to try that may be beneficial to you and your commissioners.

Ill usually claim a slot the. Note information seperately I don't like my info public so for me posting the form publically is giving access to personal information such as my email. And pp that I don't want the world having..

Though usually ill say I'd like a slot noting details now so the artist knows

Forms are a priority to me. When I want to commission an artist, out of respect I also fill it out the form and not leave a blank comment with "I want one!". I have a few commissioners that don't like to have their info in public or have a sensitive request, so I always make emailing the form a second option, too, not just comments. I like to see what I have to draw before I say yes! Especially because you never know when it might be a six-winged-nine-tailed-winged-taur-fox,and you might need to charge an extra fee or decline if your work load is big!

So, always give priority to the forms. :)

Exactly, I want to see what I have to draw before I approve them, that's why I request form. x_x

Thanks for your opinion, it was really helpful.

I think that you should give priority to the people who bother to fill out your form.

Also, perhaps add a note to your openings that says "If you do not fill out the form, you will not be considered."

I didn't read all the comments, will write my own opinion.

I think that people who fill the form have priority, because they respect you and your time. When I see your commission journal, I think like "oh type faster faster faster!111", but I read all the rules anyway.

I learned it the hard way, so from now on, I won't pat anyone else's head. An applicant's claim will only count if they have a form ready in their comment.

I read your comment on the previous journal, but to avoid any problems, I've hidden all the comments except those from the commissioners who got their slot, I hope you don't mind!

I'm not very popular artist (due to my level :D) and don't take commissions too often, but sometimes I do or people are interested in them. I really don't like when people grab slots and then don't provide information or don't pay. :/ So if somebody really wants a commission, he/she won't be lazy and write all information needed.

OK, I understood it when wrote a comment and saw previous comments hidden!

Those who your post (so fill out the form) when you open for commissions should get priority. It's a show of respect from the commissioner in my opinion. Just make it a requirement simple as that.

Sadly i had filled out the form but i missed the cutoff by a mere second! Because i have to use my iphone, it takes a while for me to gather up all the refs and then write a detailed and clear description of my character. A vast majority of my characters dont have pics. I felt so bad that i almost stepped on an ice cube and busted my head open. Luckily i didnt. Lol! Anyhow, i look forward to seeing your works. Still cant believe i missed it by one lousy second. I had to refresh your journal severl times as it wouldnt load properly and when it finally loaded i had missed it by a second.

I'd definitly prioritise the people who did read the instructions and sticked to them instead of just key-dashing on a journal comment ...
However... it'd be nice of you to answer on Notes or even E-Mails if they're forwarded to you 'n not ignore them since you especially ask for contact per mail.. :/

when i used to own a gaia art shop we refused anyone who just copied and pasted their same old " draw this avi for ____?" and ignored our form, but actually gave people who filled the form out a chance since they actually read what we asked them to ^^

I think if someone doesn't fill out the form that means they're not reading the instructions which probably means they haven't read the terms and conditions either. I might be a little flexible. ie, if someone asks a question in a comment and then uses that answer to get the commission, but generally, if they can't follow instructions, too bad. Maybe a reply to them saying "Sorry, you didn't fill out the instructions so you will not be getting a commission at this time" to give them a prod in the right direction, but generally "sorry, too bad" would suffice.

Well when people don't fill the forms, why don't you tell them to fill them in a second comment?
If their problem is to get a slot and were in a hurry, you could try warning them as answer so they fill the forms you made.
If they are really interested to commission you, they would fill it up for sure.

But if people get mad at you because of their own lazyness, i think you shouldn't care about it.
Being lazy and even rude or mad at you it's non-sense...

I think if someone comments in a journal or sends a note claiming a slot, you should tell the. They have the slot, but need to fill out the forum, n then give them a link to it. U can tell them they have 24 hours to fill out the forum or their slot will be passed to the next person.
It gives them a heads up on ur terms and it's on them to fill their end of it out. If they really want a comish from you I'm sure they won't mind filling the forum out lickidy split~

I've read 45% of comments. And i have the same opinion.
Forms are great. Guys with filled forms are top priority.
For those who didn't fill the form you should do a raffle like "first 2 guys get a slot". Those 3 lucky guys should fill the form too, otherwise someone else will have a chance. Some people are not very attentive to details/rules, so they just miss the requirement of the form and don't know where to find it.

Read Half and I agree forms are important and I'll probably be repeating what a lot of others said before me but, Consider those who fill your form out first and those who don't is either a next time thing

Cara, eu sinto seu feel! Conheço o problema xD. Tentar agradar a gregos e troianos é defecel demais.
Passo por o mesmo mas não atráves de preencher formulários, pelas notes mesmo. Quando junta o fato das timezones serem diferentes plus informações não lidas, sempre tem uma pessoa que acaba se dando mal na lista de commissions, e ela vai reclamar com certeza porque acha que vc está erradissímo.
Compreendo a dor deles tb, mas se eles reclamam que tem de estar tudo certo, então eles tem de fazer certo tb e seguir as regrinhas.

Acho válido você atualizar e/ou acrescentar a informação toda vez que for fazer o journal de "comm open", colocar em negrito, vermelho com globos de discoteca piscando insandecidamente xD, juntamente com o TOS em fonte tamanho 72. (pq boa parte não lê o TOS mesmo xD )
E quanto a resposta final, devido a vc ter várias pessoas interessadas quando vc abre seu journal, acho válido vc dar o slot pra quem preencheu tudo direitinho. Pra quem não preenche não dê a vaga, mas acho que se derrepente ela esqueceu apenas um item do formulário, dependendo do item, tb acho válido dar a vaga pra ela. N variantes, tem de ver sempre na hora como fica.

Espero que vc consiga resolver! :)

E tb queria dizer algo há algum tempo, acho muito legal o formato que vc trabalha com o journal de comm, pedindo que as pessoas coloquem as infos no comentário, acho muito mais prático do que por notes! Comecei a usar isso em alguns journals meus aqui no FA e foi muito melhor do que trabalhar com as notes. As vezes elas parecem tão pilhadas que parece que não está organizado direito LOL


malz ae pela parede de texto aqui xDDD

Stick with the no form-no slot rule. Anyone who really wants a slot will fill a form out in reserve. Like I have the info ready for whenever there's a chance when I have funds and you're open. It also means I have time to fine-tune what I would want.
Good things come to those who wait.

As someone who tends to commission from artists and as someone who paints as a hobby I tend to prefer forms. There are a few simple reasons for this: Time zones, convenience, communication, clarity, security, ToS and legal protection.

1. Time zones: I am in the UK, a lot of wonderful artists however are not, trying to catch a "slot" means often staying up until 4am in the morning and still praying that you are able to "spam" your comment fast enough, so to speak.

2. Convenience for artist: There is a lot of information you will want or need to see before starting a piece of work, and there is a great difference in the time and quality of work between artists. It makes it a lot easier for artists to also maintain contact with their potential clients. Whether for mailing lists or simply on the work in progress, the ability to have that information to hand is invaluable and saves time in waiting for a response which might be glanced over. It also provides a confirmation of the work being requested and for you to have the ability to pick and be flexible with your work.

3. Convenience for the client: We all have things we must do in real life, some have particular artists we watch waiting for commission slots to arise, but these are not timetabled in with our own breaks in the day. Having the ability to submit a form gives us that little extra flexibility and consideration. It also provides us with the ability to clarify what we want in the commission. It allows for questions to be asked where for example personal information might not be appropriate to place within the journals.

4. Reading your Terms of Service and Conditions: It is vital for every artist to be able to protect their work. the simple fact is that clients who intend to commission need to read the terms of service and agree to them. Filling out a form is a verification of that and should be considered seriously.

The straight forward answer is: You do what you need to for your business. If there is a clear demand for your work then you need to have it organised so that you are not running around more then you need to chasing information then focusing on production. Sorry to put it in rather a .. formal way.

Good luck with your solution :)