Suggestions

[water dog]

I think we need to specify further rules for the forum. Specifically the requests forum, and the Sprite Discussion forum. Most criticsm is not adhered to being constructive as I've noticed in the Sprite Discussion forum. I'll admit I've been a bit of a jerk myself to some newcomers, and it made me realize it should not be tolerated at the level it has reached now.

As for the requests forums...it's nigh-useless at this point. People rarely contribute to it no matter what the case, and much to often are the replies 'make them yourself'. I find this shallow and depressingly sad. I am a firm believe in the idea that spriting is for the people, by the people. I believe it is about giving to others without wanting anything in exchange. I believe spriters should help those who need it when it comes to spriting, and people should not be put down for their ideas or requests. Once again negative critcism tends to strike a lot in the request forums, as well as useless posts. There needs to be a slightly stricter moderation to these two forums, and request should be treated fairly.

Once you have made quality customs sprites and can do it consistently, then you will know why NO ONE will make good sprites out of decency for others for no reason. Make them for friends? Sure. Make them acquaintances? Maybe. Make them for total strangers who only joined the forums to beg for custom sprites? No fucking chance.