http://snowcrystal84.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] snowcrystal84.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] artists_beware 2014-06-23 03:33 pm (UTC)

I mean no disrespect, but why were two users banned for saying they would report the group? And you banned the person this beware was about because "she was in too much of an emotional state?" That is not a reason to ban a user. She did nothing that went against the TOS of this group, or anything.

She came here to defend her argument, in which no one chose to believe her and still tried to accuse her of tracing. When she did the overlays, people tried to come back that she "still must have traced" without at least considering her side of the argument.

This is... just appalling. I am sorry. I understand if they breached some sort of rights. Harassment is not acceptable for anyone, but to ban them for simply "being too emotional" is no reason to ban them... FYI.

Also why would users get banned for simply saying they are going to report the group? That is not harassment. A warning, but not harassment. No one is harassing.

She heavily referenced at best, in which she did learn from her mistake. She did, and even reposted her submission with referencing that artwork. I agree with the comments that if you heavily reference/copy from something you need to give credit, and especially if it is a paid commission ask for permission from the original photographer/artist/etc. I agree with this. But she didn't trace. Though everyone seems insistent she is. She was posting on here to help resolve any issues with the tracing and lay them to rest.

So how is this bannable? Please enlighten me. Again I mean no disrespect, and while I do not know all went behind the scenes I see no reason to ban her, or Cani. And what threats did Cani do, might I ask? Aside from saying he would report the group.

I also did not see anyone calling anyone out. :I I am sorry, but I had to comment on this, because again I saw nothing going on that was wrong. I did not feel Cani needed to be suspended, and certainly not banned for saying he did not see anyone calling anyone out. I did not see it either. And again this is my opinion. Or are we not allowed to freedom of speech on the forums?

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