I'm still thinking about and going over my options on payment for commissions in the pyrography department. I realize I threw that term out there loosely last time without really explaining that's the name of my artform, of burning wood. The feedback I've gotten on the few pieces I've done so far here has been good so I'd like to take that a step further and see if I could make any money on that kind of art. It's not easy to find secure methods of financial transaction, well for me not having a bank account or the ability to get one is the biggest hinderance. I'm thinking about doing a printable pamphlet/brochure and order form for mail-in orders, but I'd have to come up with the money to get enough materials for samples to photograph and put in such marketing materials. I'll have to have a discussion with the family on some of these things, since it may come down to borrowing money from them to get set up.
Been doing a lot of thinking about last post. I know that was uncharacteristic of me in many ways, and I hope I've done enough to allay any concerns that my rant induced. Can't say that was one of my better moments, but we all have them as living being, human and dragon alike. I would like to think that the material I've put here, regarding the relauch of theotaku.com is of value to more than just those of you members who read my blog. I would like to think that putting together material in such a way that grabs the attention of the site founder is worth something concrete, not only to him, but to a wider audience than the small close circle that is my clan.
I guess what we think, and what really is are two totally different things though. That's a lesson I'm learning myself, it's hard one, with a bitter, metallic taste to it. From here on out, I'll be very guarded with my assumptions. I know what my worth is to my clan, and I'll use that as my foundation.
You'll notice I posted the latest Version Vibrant update by itself. That's so you can link to it, and I can update it, and not have to worry about changing the link every time new information comes out. I posted that first so that comment answers and such could be dealt with on their own and not get lost in the Version Vibrant update. All you have to do to link it is to save the permalink to the post and post that. I hope that's convenient for everyone and I hope it works out in the long run.
Comments
Yensid:
The podcast format hasn't changed since Ep 1 way back when it first started in 2006 I believe it was. They always start with anime or Japanese music, then go into their banter. I did post the warning "if you want to stomach it" for good reason. Hope you got my message, I covered everything I can't really say here for you.
Yeah, I really liked the piece too, and not cause I've got a cameo in it either.
Congratulations, you're the first person I've ever come across since I started getting online in 2003 who hasn't had "the PayPal Experience". There are just too many risks to me to even think about using a wannabe non-bank that falls outside Federal banking regulation (they can take your money and run, legally), it's not a "company" I could ever be comfortable using until they beef up their consumer protections and overhaul their whole fraud process. They affect more legitimate accounts with inflated and/or completely false fraud claims than they effectively shut down real criminal activity.
The term is the official name for my art form of burning. I didn't know it had one till I did the research on it. Pyrography applies to burning wood or leather, and I still need to get some things sorted out with that. Hopefully next post I'll have something for you to go on.
Mamma Vash:
I know the people who read and frequent my blog here whenever they can do appreciate the effort I put out. I wish I could give you the best coverage I can, but given the limitation I'm now faced with, I can't do that. There's a really neat feature coming as part of VV that will make it easy to share pictures the way you do. If you didn't catch it in the breakdown, you'll be able to upload them on site and post them in your blog, and they'll also automatically be resized so that they fit on the page. I thought the sketch was funny too, Whtdragon did a great job on it.
I like rain, but high water scares me (I cant' swim), so take care of yourself out there. Hopefully it'll stay moist out there and you won't have fire issues later on in the summer. Yeah, if you can get to a safer place to wait out the storm, do so.
Alphonse122:
That's quite all right. I haven't been around to your site lately myself.
I already have PayPal solved, I'm not using it, period. I don't respect their "business" model and their less than kosher business practices so they are out of the question as a payment method for me. When I can get a bank account, I know where I can set up a legit merchant account to do the online sales thing, and in all honesty, I think having a PO box at some point for mail-in orders will be necessary as well, but for now, I need to think smaller.
My foul mood has subsided, time calms the temptest of my mind. I just hope it was worth it to them to snub the untapped asset of my impressions as they did. Should make for some potent lessons on down the line, that's for sure.
AngelBest Dream:
I don't know what the deal is, but it's an insult to say the least. Considering that I put hours into collecting all of the information I did and posted it here without going on spamming binges in comments and guestbooks to tell others to "come see my fancy breakdown of Version Vibrant information", I think that should have said something. I'm more so insulted because I know Adam saw my efforts himself, he commented right here only a few posts ago. I would think that would have sparked something in his mind to tell him "maybe this guy getting a look with the other few will be a good thing". I guess he didn't realize that 95% of my readers, nor myself regularly, even listen to the podcast. It sets a blatant standard of privilege to exclude the people who don't listen to the podcast for one reason or another from getting valuable and helpful information regarding the site upgrade.
I go out of my way to make sure administration on sites like this are at least aware of me, cause I'm annoying, rude and pushy that way. When something isn't right, when there is an injustice is done to the little guys, I speak up loud and clear and you can bet I'm none to polite about it either.
This isn't an issue of theft, nothing was taken from me, but I was slapped in the face so to speak. My work to get the word about Version Vibrant out in a comprehensive manner was basically tossed aside like garbage. I don't have to worry about biting the hand that offers me scraps of next to nothing, it don't get close enough for me to reach it. All I get are the same marginally edible bits tossed at me (and most everyone else) from afar while the good stuff is set in front of select others on fancy plates. As I think about it, there's potentially an underlying issue of a lack in trust that may be a contributing factor to the way this situation played out. The "privileged" people who got that inside look were shown some things that are still "classified" so to speak, things they can't talk about from what I understand. I'm beginning to wonder if somewhere along the way, someone questioned my ability to present useable information while keeping certain details undisclosed. No one ever knows that trait of mine till they test it. The only other logical reasoning I have is that maybe there was fear I wouldn't play along with certain others in the discussion. I may have a hot temper when it goes off, but I do know the meaning of tact unlike those certain others, and I know when to control myself.
Version Vibrant will make or break the the site, I kind of agree there. I can't say anything more until I see Version Vibrant in action myself.
I'd gladly take to the skies for anyone here, and I'd carry anyone I consider a friend (part of my clan if you will) to the ends of the earth and beyond if there was something they needed there.
Yeah, I kind of thought that myself, and even if he does poke around to see the last post, he might be sufficiently scared enough not to say aything more, and that'll be fine by me I like having that effect on people.
