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AlexReynard

Thank you all!!!

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I've received a hell of a lot of watchers in the last couple of days. I'm very grateful. Thanks to all of you who're now watching me, especially if you came over from FA!

That reminds me; I think I've come up with a pretty good metaphor for the two sites. FurAffinity is like the big city. It's noisy, it's busy, there are tons of people there, some of them are assholes, and in general it has a hot, stuffy, humid feel. Inkbunny on the other hand, is more like the countryside. Not as many people live out here, but those you do meet are friendly. It's quieter here, and the air is cleaner.

Dunno how long that'll last though! ;)



P.S. I also wanted to say that I most likely will never put up any friends-only content. I just can't think of a reason why I would. <shrug>
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SenGrisane
SenGrisane
13 years ago
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Hehe... some people use it to post very personal stuff :D

Good analogy ^^
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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I like to think I use analogies as well as a high-paid hooker uses her tongue. ;)
SenGrisane
SenGrisane
13 years ago
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Hm.. can I buy said hooker? ^^
wolfpup
wolfpup
13 years ago
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Hi I'm wolfpup from fa! :D
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Hiya, wolfpup!
wolfpup
wolfpup
13 years ago
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How are you doing? :3
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Slightly overwhelmed but generally happy. :)
wolfpup
wolfpup
13 years ago
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thats good *huggle
NaydrxSpade
NaydrxSpade
13 years ago
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That is a good metaphor, very nice.  And yes, I'm glad I found you here, I like your stuff.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Thanks very much!
NaydrxSpade
NaydrxSpade
13 years ago
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You're welcome ^..^
Matrixbeast
Matrixbeast
13 years ago
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Hi.
You gonna upload that Arcee with WST Arcee, or is that against the rules here too?
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Yep, sorry. IB says no photography unless it's of something you created yourself. I don't mind much; this place is supposed to be for art 'n writing after all.

Did you want to see that photo again though? I could link to it.
Matrixbeast
Matrixbeast
13 years ago
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That would be nice. I intended on saving it, but it was deleted and I forgot about it :p
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Matrixbeast
Matrixbeast
13 years ago
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lol. You sure took your time :p
But thanks man.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Sorry 'bout that. I've had many, many comments to reply to. :S
Alfador
Alfador
13 years ago
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Actually, I'd say that in this metaphor, the countryside is all the private art galleries out there, with people largely separated, but able to come and visit one another once in a great while... while Inkbunny is more like a recently constructed suburban (if I may be so SimCity) residential zone, where lots of families live in relative peace and quiet, but able to mingle, to often come over for parties and bring their cubs to the local playground... aaand this metaphor just took a turn for the disquieting/awesome. >:3
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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I'd say that works pretty well. I like how it took a swerve to cubbiness too. ;)
SpearWolf
SpearWolf
13 years ago
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Inkbunny is like the liberal north and FurAffinity is like the hillbilly, birther conservative south.

Post more journals on FA. I only ever go to FA to check your journals, I'd prefer to not have any reason to continue going there whatsoever.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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>Post more journals on FA. I only ever go to FA to check your journals, I'd prefer to not have any reason to continue going there whatsoever.

I probably will. I'm thinking of drawing a line: IB for art/stories, FA for talking.
CartoonConniption
CartoonConniption
13 years ago
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I feel like IB is more like the suburbs and SoFurry is like the countryside.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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I dunno much about SoFurry, just that I'm not fond of their site design.
CartoonConniption
CartoonConniption
13 years ago
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Like I said, less structured, more wild. hence rural...OHSHI- I realized I sounded like a condescending ass.

It's only my opinion...I didn't mean anything...:(
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Actually, wouldn't a condescending ass be a butt that farts really patronizingly at you? I wonder what that would sound like?
CartoonConniption
CartoonConniption
13 years ago
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"PBBTH ZRRRT PZZZTH PBBTH ZRRT!!!!!!!!"
KushHeadFievel
KushHeadFievel
13 years ago
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Keep in mind,
SenGrisane
SenGrisane
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Alfador
Alfador

As long as IB is kept being paid for, by the users who doesn't wanna see it go... there's very few things, which will ever change.
If I had the funds, I would probably be donating myself. If I get good after getting a (Note Book) for my art, to the point of paid commissions, I have already gave thought, to donating some myself. Of course, having a special cymbal next to FievelJ, honestly, I could care less about. Honestly, just knowing I'm doing my part, when I can, is enough, even without being publicly noted for it. Just the knowledge of knowing I'm helping, fills me with warm feelings, even if no one knew about it.

I ever get there though, it will end up being publicly noted, the way they've changed their system.
Which I can't complain about that either. Hey, at least if I do get good enough, people will automatically know, that some of the commission proceeds, go to help keep this (Great!) site running.
I won't even need to announce it, just by having a special icon next to my name, fellow furs will know anyways.

:D

Take Care And Huggles.

Fieve.. ;-)  
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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>If I had the funds, I would probably be donating myself.

I'm taking a trip soon, but after I come back I'm hoping to make a big donation to IB.

>Just the knowledge of knowing I'm helping, fills me with warm feelings, even if no one knew about it.

Same here, pretty much.
Shuyo
Shuyo
13 years ago
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Interesting analogy.

I'll be looking forward to more stuff from you. :3
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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I've got a small backlog of stuff to post here. Once FA quiets down and I'm not constantly replying to comments anymore, I'll throw you guys some doodles. ;)
Shuyo
Shuyo
13 years ago
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Shweet. :3
t3hl33tsnake
t3hl33tsnake
13 years ago
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Are you still gonna do that "Farting Peepers" pic?
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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LarryGator
LarryGator
13 years ago
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right, your FA account is...
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Reizinho
Reizinho
13 years ago
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Interesting metaphor. Maybe if FA change it's dark layout...x3
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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That's a good point. The grey of the place does make me think of skyscrapers and cubicles.
Reizinho
Reizinho
13 years ago
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Cubicles? Green reminds of cubicles, actually. Not that vivid green, but that pale green... but the skyscrapers thing is true.
Alfador
Alfador
13 years ago
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Even the alternate "light" version of the site colors still is the kinds of grey that remind one of urban bleakness.
Reizinho
Reizinho
13 years ago
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That layout never worked for me.
ScottySkunk
ScottySkunk
13 years ago
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XD * bats at your tail* You are getting more popular it seems. XD
Heh im glad =3
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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I am always getting more popular! I am EENVEENCEEBOL!!!
Cascadiarch
Cascadiarch
13 years ago
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I actually made the same analogy, just about the whole internet instead of just FA and IB. It was part of an RPG thing set in a world based off the internet. :P If I were living in such a world, I'd be a rather backwater yokel type. I'm hardly active on any big sites and mostly just use the internet to get art and videos and hang with my friends!
Humbug
Humbug
13 years ago
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Is it weird that I'm going to use this journal, of all things, to argue with you a bit?

Living in a rural area myself, I'd like to point out that the "Countryside is better" viewpoint is complete and utter bullshit. Instead of being assholes to your face, like in the city, people hold grudges and talk behind your back in rural areas. Nepotism and "Who's Who" scenarios are rampant. Progress is all but non-existent, as "The Good Ol' Days" is less a talking point and more a way of life and an ideal to strive toward. Feelings of entitlement are everywhere, mostly because of name recognition, but also because no one is in-your-face enough to fight against those feeling entitled. Because of this, if a student gets in trouble, it's the teacher's fault, not the student's or the parent's. See, again, the "talking behind others' backs" part to understand why that is. Because rural places are so small, everyone knows everyone, so being outspoken about anything will get you shunned by the entire town.

So yeah. Inkbunny is FAR better than a countryside location, although your evaluation of FA is pretty apt. And now you know a rural person's perspective on things. Hah!
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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>Living in a rural area myself, I'd like to point out that the "Countryside is better" viewpoint is complete and utter bullshit.

Complete and utter agreement. In fact, I disliked Pixar's Cars for its over romanticization of small town life. I guess the analogy doesn't hold up much then. <shrug> They can't all be gems.
Humbug
Humbug
13 years ago
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It's okay, since the failure just made Inkbunny look better. :)
KumaKun
KumaKun
12 years, 12 months ago
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It depends; on the town, on the people.

I've lived in all kinds of different places, and I've seen the small towns he's described, and I've seen small towns that are every bit the romanticized version you see in movies. Neither way of portraying small town life is bullshit, because towns of both types, and everything inbetween, do exist.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
12 years, 11 months ago
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Good points. I guess then what I'm really against is whenever anything is portrayed as being always completely one way or another.
ArielCelestia
ArielCelestia
13 years ago
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Yay for new watchers for this foxy. And on countryside all kind of snuffie things may happen :) Good analogy there for you.
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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>And on countryside all kind of snuffie things may happen :)

Hee hee. That's a cute idea.
ArielCelestia
ArielCelestia
13 years ago
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You know what's on my mind *winks
Shokuji
Shokuji
13 years ago
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" P.S. I also wanted to say that I most likely will never put up any friends-only content. I just can't think of a reason why I would. <shrug>
Don't forget it works both ways though. You need to accept friend requests to see their private content. =)
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Well, yeah. I've been accepting all my requests, I'm just not gonna make anything here exclusive.
lollerkekkle
lollerkekkle
13 years ago
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You sir, are welcome.

Your work is deliciously entertaining.  It entertains me in all the right ways.  Good show.

-a recent watcher
AlexReynard
AlexReynard
13 years ago
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Thanks very, very, very much! ^__^
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