Sunday, August 24, 2008

Changing Seasons

Hold on to your hats, we are moving into Autumn. Good bye beach kits. Hello leaves, Halloween and Christmas.
I must say I have been pleased lately with the variety of non-seasonal kits (birthday, outdoors etc.), and multi purpose kits being released. It feels like even though kit prices have gone up I can get multiple pages from the same kit, and because of the variety (extractions, doodles) in that kit, the pages have a completely different feel.

What "trend" are you loving these days?
What "trend" is going to pass you by?
Amy Martin has won two big (traditionally paper) scrapping contests this year. Do you think this will help bring newbies over to digital?
Have you entered any scrap contests outside of the Digi community?

Lets try to keep the pirate talk to the blogs devoted to the topic. (Just a request, but as always discuss what you want.)

Sunday, August 10, 2008

New Space

New space for the new week. I am too tired to think of a topic, and need to get back to packing for my trip. Someone did share something with me via email, and I am torn on what to do with it. I need to sleep on it.

For those still wondering, no one from the police department has stopped by for a visit.

Have a good week. Play nice.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I think you meant Libel...

Sticking to my promise, new space for you all, this one is for you 8pm. I know my blog readers have attempted to change the topic to anything remotely digi, but I feel the need to throw in my 2 cents, as these comments are directed towards me.

By Amanda Dykan -
"I was told that the owner(s) of the blog would receive a visit from their local precinct this week. And, now that I know who that party is, I am seriously thinking of filing for penalties against her- for defamation of character, slander and malicious persecution (to say the least)."

*removed name due to a polite designer request*
"Go for it. Seriously."

Go for it. Seriously? She is being encouraged? I can't figure out my criminal role here, so if someone can enlighten me, I will begin working on my defense strategy. I know I wasn't in Dallas over the weekend shootin' up the town, so if Amanda can let me know when the local PD will be stopping by my house, I will be sure to be home, I wouldn't want to miss their visit. If I have cell block internet access, I will be sure to post an update and give you an address in which you can send bail money. Witch hunt? Scare tactic? I don't know, I don't care, but I am not losing sleep over this because I have done nothing wrong. I truly hope Amanda knows FOR SURE who she has targeted as the blog owner, and I hope that she realizes the burden of proof that I personally did any of the following: defamation of character, slander and malicious persecution falls to her. Good luck.

Here is my topic for discussion:
Does the behavior of a designer, her CT, her supporters, or the company she chooses to "clique" with influence your purchasing decisions? Is it just about the product someone is selling, or does personality, professionalism, marketing strategies influence how you spend your dollar? Feel free to give some specific examples if you wish.

My answer: Absolutely, I can say I never have registered in any of Amanda's stores, nor will I make a purchase from her or anyone that has anything to do with her...ever. *removed name*, you can consider me a "former customer." Likewise for other designers that continually exhibit unprofessional, over-emotional behavior. I may be an anonymous blog owner, and the readers here are anonymous blog posters, but please remember that we are your customers, or not. I personally will support designers that exhibit a passion for what they do, those that act professionally and take pride in their work, make contributions to the digital "community" in a positive way, and have a product that is unique and well executed. I am a picky and discerning buyer, I diligently navigate this relatively small industry, and purposely search out designers that exhibit all of the above qualities.
Please don't mistake this as a threat, it is my opinion. Others may share that opinion or disagree, frankly it makes no difference to me. I will leave this blog open for others to freely express their opinions either with me or against me. Game on.

*Edited 8/6* I have received an email from the designer named above, politely requesting her name be removed.