Not been updating this blog much recently - been tagging lots and enjoying it hugely :)
Anyway...
Just to let you know, I've added the full set of my latest masks to my tut site
HERE
They're various designs and include the star sets as seen on here recently.
And I've also been downloading lots of gorgeous scrap freebie goodies from various fab designers (and buying some full sets too) and been...well, frankly embarrassed by the download to comments ratio.
It's totally appalling!
I downloaded one fantastic freebie the other day from a designer - there were something like 2,640 downloads. Guess how many comments had been left?
26.
TWENTY-SIX!!
26 people could be bothered or took the time to say thanks out of over 2000 people. I couldn't believe my eyes.
Being honest,I rarely rant online but it's behaviour like this that really REALLY bugs me. It is my biggest bete noir, my pet hate.
How bad is that. Someone takes what can be hours or days to make something...and the downloaders can't be arsed to take a few mins (or seconds) to leave some love?!
And I've seen the excuses - "oh you've got to be a member to comment" etc.
Well yeah, the sites are free to register at and it means you can leave love when needed. What's the biggie?!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
I ain't perfect - there's times I've downloaded and forgotten to leave some thanks - easily done when you're doing 5 things at once and zipping about. But it's rare I don't leave a thanks these days and I really try to remember to do it all the time now.
And, yes, I know there are fabulous peeps who leave love and thanks all the time - in fact, I often see the same names in many downloads. Believe me, designers appreciate the comments. And it's not much to ask...
Sorry for the rant, blogettes. But - my crikey! - it annoys me! lol!!
So, here's a blinkie I made to show some love
(I made it using a freebie background sampler by Joanne Bain from Doinitdigidesigns.com - Thanks Joanne, gorgeous freebie!)
Post it on your blog and show everyone that you leave love too.
Rant over - thanks for listening, and I'm off to play some more.
Back soon with something...not sure what yet lol!
hugs xx
9 comments:
You absolutely right my dear. People do not care about leaving a little comment .... downloaded is the only thing they can do. In short, I will put your Blinkie on my site by solidarity. When a french blinkie? (loll)
thankyou so much Vix, and I totally agree with you
If people cant be arsed to leave comments dont download! lol
I snagged ya blinkie and will wear it on my bloggie with pride
hugs
Kirsty
I think more designers should rant a bit - lol. To me it's just rudeness not to say thanks for something that is given to you especially when hours have been spent making it.
How hard is it to spend an extra few seconds letting someone know how much you really appreciate their generosity.
If it wasn't for the freebies offered by designers I wouldn't be able to digi-scrap as money is very tight and due to chronic health issues I'm unable to sit for long periods at a computer to design my own kits.
Thanks for the blinkie - I will definitely be adding it to my blog.
Gorgeous blog!!
Totally agree on the comment ratio - I have given up and disabled comments on my 4Shared. Oh well ..
I am grabbing the blinkie - Thank You!
Hugs,
~Anna
I totally agree with ya Vix. It can get disheartening when you spend loads of time making something for no one to say thank you. Makes ya think why do I bother.
I snagged your blinkie and thank you for making it.
hugs
Em
xxx
I totally agree Vix. I didn't used to leave comments of thanks but now I try to make sure and put a comment every time I download either on the 4shared download or even sometimes on the blog post itself. I currently don't have a blog for psp things but I will post your blinky on my blog anyways!
Jen aka Kittykat7983
Love the blinkie Vix .. sorry I didn't see it before .. snagging it now to add to mine ! Will remind not to forget to post tys :)
I totally agree with you Vix! You take the time to create / share these gorgeous creations....and it takes them a few seconds to download them....why can't they just leave a comment while they are waiting for their downloads to complete, doesn't take long at all :) I also snagged your blinkie and will be adding it to my new web blog :) Thanks Vix for your generosity you share with us!
Vix, while i respect you have an opinion, i dont respectfully agree with you. you have made it so people do not have to sign up to say Thank You, so others should do it as well. i have a degree in computers and know all to well, some of these registration requirements ask for Personal information! Some of their scripts to register, also scan your computer, invade your privacy, and steal your browsing activites. then leave a spam cookie on your coputer, to give you pop-ups for you to buy something. its like a friend giving you something, but then leaving a cam corder at your house, so they can see what you are doing when they are not there, so they can figure out a way to to get money from you or sell you products. this activity is not worth registering for. a freebie does not entitle anyone to my personal information. so while i respect you, i do not agree with you.
Sophia
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