Hi all.

After the fiasco with the 'share buttons' (which has since been resolved to my liking), I swore up and down I would never submit here again because of the way the staff treated me for voicing my opinion. I still feel the same way about the staff but I've had to reconsider my position.

I joined another site when I left here and I am very happy. I love it there but my problem is now model stock. I need model stock to create new manipulations for my other account and the BEST model stock on the web is right here on dA.

My dilemma is this; if I stand my ground and I don't submit art here in protest to a staff that doesn't give a shit either way, I am excluded from using much of the gorgeous stock from dA. In order to have access to this stock (model and otherwise) I must have an 'active' dA account and I completely understand that. I did have an active dA account and they have been very kind in their willingness to work with me but I can't expect it to last forever, nor do I wish to take advantage of their kindness.

No models = No art and that's the harsh reality of it.

Look, all I want to do is create photo manipulations - period. dA has what I need so I hope you will forgive me for leaving and then for coming back after all the drama. I firmly believe I was right and that I helped to effect a change but in the end, all I want to do is create and sell my art.

So, long story made short...I will be submitting my art here again. I will say, I did miss many of you and I have to admit that it does feel like coming 'home'.

Thanks for your time.

Nikki


PS

Please note that when I left - I really left. I deleted my entire gallery and most of my watch list as well. I now only watch stock providers and I will continue with that for a while. I am not willing to jump back to full time just yet. If you need to reach me, send me a note - I check for those often. Thanks again for your understanding.