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Re-posting my work | When you can | When you can't
5 years ago
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~ 🐾 ~ It's getting pretty bad with my art being re-posted lately. Now I'm realistic, there will always be some idiot that won't give a crap about me, my art, how it's shared and is just in it for the likes or whatever. These are the people I report until they have to disable their account (I've done it before, I'll do it again.) So for those who DO care, I'm going to share a simple guide to when it's okay to post my art and when it's not.
When it's okay ~
- Reddit -
With proper credit (linking back to one of my original posts on FA or Twitter) I am very comfortable for my work to be shared on Reddit. Both SFW and NSFW in appropriate subreddits. And of course, only in a positive light, nothing in like r/cringe or anything like that. Also try to credit the character owner if you can either in the title or source comment. My reddit username is KitaClaws if you ever see me pop into one of those reposts to say hi or answer a question.
- Instagram -
With proper credit (either a link to an original post or tagging my insta (Silvixen) or even having my name in there). Only re-post on Instagram after getting written permission from me and only if insta doesn't crop my signature off. Again please credit the character owner by name.
- Twitter -
Please don't. Please retweet or quote retweet my original posts. This is just more of a courtesy to me than anything. It helps my posts spread better.
- If you're the commissioner -
Obviously you can post work you've commissioned from me, wherever you like, as per my ToS. (Unedited and with credit)
When it's not okay ~
- Posting anywhere other than the sites above mentioned (unless the commissioner).
- Posting without credit and/or original links
- Posing as me
- If my work has been edited, cropped or made into a meme
- If my work has been traced or copied
- If you 'found this on google and I don't know who drew it' (My name is on every piece I do, this is not an excuse)
- I think this is a cool drawing so wanted it as my avatar (most of my works are commissions, do not use other people's characters please)
Why this matters.
More than anything I like to know where my art is. I like to know who is looking at it, what they're saying about it and I like them to know I drew it. This is for an abundance of reasons including everything from growing my platforms, running a business, respecting my copyright and just a big fat... They're mine and not yours. Yes, sharing and all that is flattering but there are ways you can do it that benefit me, and ways you can do it that circumvent me. And art circumventing the artists is how you have incredibly talented artists who just can't get a following even if you feel you've seen their work everywhere. It's how work can get stolen and used by third parties because without a name on the art, it looks more victimless. It's how you see art suddenly on dodgy t-shirt sites for scam profit and things like that. When we respect the artists and make sure their rights are respected too, we ensure that they're getting everything they possibly can out of their time, effort and talent. Sharing someone's art can support an artist's growth, but more so if you do it the right way.
Thanks for your time. Please let me know if you see my art somewhere and you think it's wrong. I won't be all that bothered if I'm credited, I may just ask them not to do it again, but if uncredited, definitely tell me.
Thank you all. 
The quote RTs usually get more traction instead of the original posts. Just an FYI on that because the Twitter algorithm is weird sometimes.
You are 100% right in your statements and rules *nods*