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 Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 5:40 pm
"Most people would rather be destroyed by false praise than be saved by brutal honesty." -George N. Parks
. : The Vampiric Daisies : .
Art Assassin's Guild
Dispensing with the bullshit since right ******** now. Contents : .Post One : : Overview
Post Two : : Rules, Guidelines, and General Standards of Conduct
Post Three : : Rating Guidelines
Post Four : : Officer ListOverview : .While we are no longer a predominant force among the Gaian populace, I still wish to maintain a certain level of quality among the Daisy ranks. The status of an active Daisy Assassin will only be granted to those I feel can rise to meet my standards of conduct. In order for me to consider you for acceptance, I need proof that:* Your commentary will be thoughtful, competent, creative, and relevant among other things. While wit is not mandatory, cleverness is appreciated.* Your commentary will contain minimal fluff, padding, candy coating, or otherwise bullshit. Brutal honesty is important, as that is what this forum often lacks.* Your commentary will be as objective as possible. Every subject is to be critiqued equally, regardless of age, gender, or years of experience.* You have fashion sense. We are the Anti-Kitsch. Rampant tackiness is frowned upon.* You are an active member of the Artist's Corner.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:51 am
Rules, Guidelines, and General Standards of Conduct : .
* NO UNPRECIDENTED FLAMING ALLOWED! In fact, a true Daisy shouldn't have to resort to flames at all. I much prefer the use of eloquent, yet brutal, honesty. For example; instead of calling someone a, "useless cockbiting cuntsmear," tell them that, "your behavior/artwork leaves much to be desired, now be a good little boy/girl and go grow up/learn how to draw." However, if they really are a huge douchebag, have at it.
* Never EVER tell someone you are or could do better. As useless and rude as something along the lines of, "OMG U SUXX0RZ," telling someone you could do better is probably one of the lowliest things you could ever say to another artist, no matter how lacking their work is. We're not there to talk about our abilities. We're there to tell them what we see wrong and how we think they can fix it. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal from the guild.
* Be objective, honest, and thoughtful. Not thoughtful in a compassionate light, but thoughtful in the sense that your critiques are well thought-out, relevant, and constructive.
* Effort is expected. Can't think of anything useful to say? Mentally fatigued and tempted to half-a** or flame? Don't say anything; it's as easy as that. You will not be punished for your silence.
* Try to rate in accordance with the guidelines! They're only guidelines, and you are certainly entitled to your own interpretations and personal views, but try not to get too carried away.
* Handle potential art thieves with care. As much as I'd like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, the sheer rate of full-fledged plagiarism here makes this impossible. HOWEVER, because of the chance that the individual is innocent, I advise caution.
*** Do your research. Check for questionable dates or copyrights, examine their explanation (or lack thereof... sometimes silence speaks louder than words), and check for a web site. Screening post history doesn't hurt either.
*** Try to ask for proof or find things out before blatant accusation. Sketches, stages of the WIP, and examples of past work are good to ask for.
*** Though I don't believe age should be given much consideration when critiquing, age CAN be reason for doubt. A high-end, polished piece "done" by an 11-year-old is going to be suspicious.
*** Should you go through with an accusation only to find out later that they are innocent, APOLOGIZE, DAMMIT! Failure to comply will result in the immediate termination of your membership.
* Daisies are no longer mandatory, but their presence in your inventory is desirable. I would appreciate it if you would have one in your possession and wear it as often as possible. What with the newfangled feature allowing certain pieces of head decoration to stack, there's really no excuse for not wearing one. Can't afford one? We'll try to help you out.
* On the topic of dress code, please robe yourselves tastefully. I'm not asking you to try to scrounge up for expensive, elaborate outfits. I'm simply asking that you dress well. Color coordination is always nice and an easy way to look good no matter how much your clothes cost.
* Finally, USE YOUR JUDGEMENT! I let you join because I deemed you a competent individual, so use those prized brain cells and try to exercise a little common sense. I can't spell everything out no matter how hard I try, so I'm counting on you to make your own decisions. Any questions regarding the aforementioned rules, dress codes, or situations not covered thusfar, feel free to PM me heart
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:55 am
Rating Guidelines : .
0 : : Complete s**t. Stick figures and related. Please use sparingly.
1-2 : : Essentially a lost cause. Scant to no grasp of fundamental knowledge regarding anatomy, color theory, composition, etc. Encompasses chicken scratch, stick figures++, and photoshopped, pre-existing artwork.
3-4 : : Terrible to bad, but not hopeless. Severely lacking in fundamental knowledge, but shows effort or potential. May encompass low-end doodles.
5-6 : : Average. Not bad, but not outstanding either. Holds fair amount of understanding regarding fundamental knowledge. May encompass sketchwork of typically above-average artists.
7-8 : : Above-average. Quality work, decent grasp of fundamentals. Getting up there, but still room for improvement. May encompass sketchwork of typically exceptional artists.
9-10 : : Exceptional or professional grade. Excellent grasp of fundamentals. Compositions are dynamic and polished. Reserved for finished pieces, 10's are to be used SPARINGLY.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:15 am
Officer Listing
Founder and Supreme Figure of Authority : .
Allowei, "Queen Hobag"
Right-Hand Cheif b***h, Second in Command : .
Silver Falcon, "Sargent Bitchpants"
Left-Hand Cheif Assassin and Proveyer of Buttsecks : .
Sonosko, "Private BumBum"
Official Guild Attack Dog : .
Daft "Down Boy!" Punk
The 13th Warrior : .
The Gloominous Doom
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