You do have a valid point, and I agree that posting artists and commissioners with bad behavior and ethic is justified by what you mention. If it gives them a wake up call, great. If it doesn't, yes, then it's a good warning to others. That can be seen throughout this entire community- we've had repeat scam artists posted here that owe commissions from several YEARS back. As a result they lose/have lost business.
However, threatening to post someone to A_B to rush them to get their commission done or give a commissioner a refund comes off as guilt tripping- which is why I personally find that it was not a good route to take, coming from an artist who has been guilt tripped before. It's awful and it is NOT a motivator. It adds more pressure and stress, as well as tension between both parties.
You could have said "I'd like a refund by Wednesday." If the artist didn't meet that refund deadline, you could THEN say "Since you didn't meet the deadline as asked, I will be posting you to Artists_Beware." It doesn't come off as a threat, but a statement- I see that as more acceptable. There's no pressure or guilt-tripping, but more of a "I have waited and given you time, now I'm going to take further action."
I'm sorry if I repeated myself at all, but I feel like I've said everything I had to say. I also apologize if I come off as rude or condescending- that wasn't my intention.
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However, threatening to post someone to A_B to rush them to get their commission done or give a commissioner a refund comes off as guilt tripping- which is why I personally find that it was not a good route to take, coming from an artist who has been guilt tripped before. It's awful and it is NOT a motivator. It adds more pressure and stress, as well as tension between both parties.
You could have said "I'd like a refund by Wednesday." If the artist didn't meet that refund deadline, you could THEN say "Since you didn't meet the deadline as asked, I will be posting you to Artists_Beware." It doesn't come off as a threat, but a statement- I see that as more acceptable. There's no pressure or guilt-tripping, but more of a "I have waited and given you time, now I'm going to take further action."
I'm sorry if I repeated myself at all, but I feel like I've said everything I had to say. I also apologize if I come off as rude or condescending- that wasn't my intention.