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I don't use this site anymore. I don't consider myself a furry artist, so I quietly retreated!
I miss you, Grandpa ♡
(1928 – 2021)
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Recent Journal
What's your opinion on DeviantArt?
2 years ago
All opinions welcome! It's just my genuine curiosity. I spoke about DA with a couple of friends lately and I'd like to hear more thoughts or experiences. Don't be afraid to leave long-winded replies if you fancy!
And extra questions for those who actively use it: how would you compare it to FurAffinity in terms of community? Artistic content? Technical performance?
I'll give my two cents:
DA is probably one of the main reasons why I ended up bilingual, not kidding. I owe a lot to that site! This is where I found many friends and role models. Art-wise, it played the key role during my first serious, formative years. And it had a community I was very fond of - before I knew it I found myself surrounded by people who not only liked what I did, but encouraged me to create more. How wild was that for an outcast kiddo with no self-esteem! Speaking of which: the years when I used DA the most landed on a time of big and long emotional turbulence. I said so many things there that I regret now and I'm certainly not proud of who I was, holy smokes. If you were among the people I hurt and happen to see this, please accept my very late apology!
I'm not sure what to think as of today, I certainly don't like that site's layout, haha. Is it me or the proportions of the sections are way off?
And just some quick thoughts about FA: gosh darn I like this place. I like the folks. I like the simplicity. Not to say FA doesn't have any problems, but I generally believe that as long as you don't hang out with the wrong crowd, you're good. And even though I don't identify as a furry (& that's not likely to change), I never felt unwelcome here, not once!
And extra questions for those who actively use it: how would you compare it to FurAffinity in terms of community? Artistic content? Technical performance?
I'll give my two cents:
DA is probably one of the main reasons why I ended up bilingual, not kidding. I owe a lot to that site! This is where I found many friends and role models. Art-wise, it played the key role during my first serious, formative years. And it had a community I was very fond of - before I knew it I found myself surrounded by people who not only liked what I did, but encouraged me to create more. How wild was that for an outcast kiddo with no self-esteem! Speaking of which: the years when I used DA the most landed on a time of big and long emotional turbulence. I said so many things there that I regret now and I'm certainly not proud of who I was, holy smokes. If you were among the people I hurt and happen to see this, please accept my very late apology!
I'm not sure what to think as of today, I certainly don't like that site's layout, haha. Is it me or the proportions of the sections are way off?
And just some quick thoughts about FA: gosh darn I like this place. I like the folks. I like the simplicity. Not to say FA doesn't have any problems, but I generally believe that as long as you don't hang out with the wrong crowd, you're good. And even though I don't identify as a furry (& that's not likely to change), I never felt unwelcome here, not once!
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