What do you think? I really have no idea how many people post here. I am sure there is a mix of store owners, designers and scrappers. I seriously doubt there are many Digi Newbies hanging out here. It is not like this blog is linked up on the top 50 Digi sites.
Do people really not post layouts in galleries because of fear of backlash from the blog? I doubt it. I do think there have been some issues that have come to light because of the blog, some good, some not so good. Lots of speculation here, some truth, some lies. I tend to believe where there is smoke there is fire. That is why the same names seem to appear on the blog.
Quoted from previous thread:
"This blog can most definitely intimidate people into not posting at digi sites! Someone posts a LO or responds to a thread and there are pages and pages on this blog picking people apart, drawing false conclusions and outright lies.
People talk and share their stories of what is done to people here and of course some people will be skittish to share their personal photographs/layouts/feelings. You have to be naive to think that doesn't happen. There are people with feelings on the other side of the computer!"
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It's not a hidden link. I'm not on Cori's CT and guest designers at the Pickle have the word Guest in them. It's not that hard to find designers in stores or designers to come. For instance, guest designer at SA for November is Vinnie Pearce. Here's the link:
http://www.scrapartist.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=74
You just change the number at the end after manufacturerid, anyone can do it.
I can see three products if I click thru on that shabby pickle link
I don't care where Cori goes, good luck to whatever place takes her on. Like her style, but she's batty as hell.
Come to think of it, I don't care where anyone goes. I'm really really really sick and tired of shop hopping. I like a buck as much as anybody, but it seems like there's no love anymore, just "where am I gonna get more money". Guess what? You move, you don't get more money, you think you can get more somewhere else, guess what again? You still don't make any more money. Maybe you could be consistent with putting out new stuff? Maybe you could be responsible? Maybe you could be interesting as far as scrapbooking goes and keep the rest of it to yourself? I don't know. Just thinking...
Speaking of moving, Ruby Rynne is the newest designer at SBG. I think she'll be a nice addition there.
Guess what? You move, you don't get more money, you think you can get more somewhere else, guess what again? You still don't make any more money. Maybe you could be consistent with putting out new stuff? Maybe you could be responsible? Maybe you could be interesting as far as scrapbooking goes and keep the rest of it to yourself? I don't know. Just thinking...
October 29, 2009 7:41 PM
SING IT SISTER! I totally agree with you.
Divine Digital was hacked and they have now set the FBI on that "despicable person"... What is the world coming to? Who would want to hack any scrapbooking site, and this one in particular?
ewwwww Why would SBG take on Ruby? Blech - they can do better than her. Oh well she'll stick out like the nasty mouth sore thumb that she is.
Now why would the FBI care the least bit about a little hobby website when they have much bigger fish to fry? It sucks that this happened to DD, but honestly, who's going to spend Federal money on something like this?
Who would want to hack any scrapbooking site, and this one in particular?
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because people are dumb and use the same password at sites like this as their email or paypal so hackers can get a whole list of people's emails and password and starting spending hijacking and phishing
I don't get why people put elements partially covering over their journaling so it can't be read. This is such a cool LO otherwise http://digiscrapaddicts.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=87615&ppuser=3299
that layout sucks!
Oh noes! Some unbelievable drama surrounding Royanna?? no WAY! $10 says she did it herself.
Ruby Rynne definitely SUCKS
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ewwwww Why would SBG take on Ruby? Blech - they can do better than her. Oh well she'll stick out like the nasty mouth sore thumb that she is.
October 30, 2009 2:46 AM
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Ruby Rynne definitely SUCKS
October 30, 2009 11:48 AM
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Slept the whole nine hours did you?
Guess what? You move, you don't get more money, you think you can get more somewhere else, guess what again? You still don't make any more money. Maybe you could be consistent with putting out new stuff? Maybe you could be responsible? Maybe you could be interesting as far as scrapbooking goes and keep the rest of it to yourself? I don't know. Just thinking...
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May be this didn't work for you but it doesn't mean it doesn't work for others. My newest store is my best selling so your theory kind of bites the dust. Sometimes designers move because the atmosphere isn't what they thought it would be. it happens and a designer shouldn't be condemned moving on. Designers grown and feel the need for change just like anybody else.
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ewwwww Why would SBG take on Ruby? Blech - they can do better than her. Oh well she'll stick out like the nasty mouth sore thumb that she is.
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Well someone sure has a bone to pick. Not everyone feels this way thank goodness so just to keep this on a level playing field for others who may read this Congrats Ruby just make sure you stay you and not become a cookie cutter designer like so many are at SBG.
Divine Digital was hacked and they have now set the FBI on that "despicable person"... What is the world coming to? Who would want to hack any scrapbooking site, and this one in particular?
October 30, 2009 12:08 AM
I smell another Joedee-eque scam in the making. The smart money says that Royanna is doing this to avoid paying her designers yet again.
And why not? It worked for Joedeee, and as long as all these scams are kept hush-hush and only talked about on the smack blogs, it will keep happening.
Well someone sure has a bone to pick. Not everyone feels this way thank goodness so just to keep this on a level playing field for others who may read this Congrats Ruby just make sure you stay you and not become a cookie cutter designer like so many are at SBG.
October 30, 2009 1:56 PM
Yeah, there's one or two Ruby bashers here who just never let up. It's probably one of the crazy Hot Topics wingnuts that Ruby dared to call out, ha!
Congrats Ruby! I'm looking forward to checking out your new store.
I don't get why people put elements partially covering over their journaling so it can't be read. This is such a cool LO otherwise http://digiscrapaddicts.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=87615&ppuser=3299
October 30, 2009 7:39 AM
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The journaling is readable, I'm not have any problems with it. However, the letters need to have more shadow if they are placed on the beads like that. I really don't like off shadowing.
I hate to say it October 30, 2009 4:47 PM, but I think you're right.
One of the DD designers has just posted in the DCR asking the other DD designers to help her put a collab together to raise some money 'to take the stress off the partners'.
I don't have the heart to tell her she's been had...
I hate to say it October 30, 2009 4:47 PM, but I think you're right.
One of the DD designers has just posted in the DCR asking the other DD designers to help her put a collab together to raise some money 'to take the stress off the partners'.
I don't have the heart to tell her she's been had...
October 30, 2009 5:28 PM
OMG---how many collabs for Royanna will this make now????
Good grief. I really hope that people won't fall for this kind of manipulation. I don't know how that place stays in business--so damn shady!
Royanna needs to be sitting in jail for all the scams she has pulled.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_c6AYuD8_Jlc/Sq6oYoCp_-I/AAAAAAAAATQ/pT95vCc-YAs/s1600-h/chic+spring.jpg
http://www.thefrenchfrog.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=669
So is the cute little angel in both of these kits from a CU site? If you want to be a designer, design something. Don't buy other people's work and just plop it in a kit.
Don't buy other people's work and just plop it in a kit.
October 30, 2009 6:04 PM
um, hello? This is standard M.O. for lots of designers and has been talked about ad nauseum.
She DID flip the angel on the horizontal...
ORIGINAL WORK!
*snicker**snicker*
I love that angel. I got mine in the Chic Spring kit, and I've used it in a few different layouts. My opinion of Catherine Designs just sank a bit since she probably isn't the one who actually made it--it was my favorite element in the kit. I'll still give her props for her taste.
**pulling together a last minute collab for advertising that was announced just before the store went down** (from a DD designer)
What exactly is a collab for advertising?! Maybe I'm slow, but what the heck is that? And if it's money for the site owners, that's just crap. The freaking store was hacked--they didn't take their money! The money is all still there!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_c6AYuD8_Jlc/Sq6oYoCp_-I/AAAAAAAAATQ/pT95vCc-YAs/s1600-h/chic+spring.jpg
http://www.thefrenchfrog.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=669
So is the cute little angel in both of these kits from a CU site? If you want to be a designer, design something. Don't buy other people's work and just plop it in a kit.
October 30, 2009 6:04 PM
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You must be really new to say things like that! Every single designer buys CU elements and put them in their kits. This is what they are for. Try designing and see how much time it takes to come up with a kit that nobody wants to pay over $3 for. Then, you'll see why designers use other people's stuff to complete their kits . It's called "saving time".
So, I see Flergs is still making money out of copyrighted movies such as Twilight and New Moon. Geez! When is she gonna stop? And she's the first one to scream piracy when her kits get shared. She is such an hypocrite.
I wonder if any customer information was compromised in the Divine Digital "hack"??????
I'm sure there will be some crazy sob story out of Royanna and crew soon. You know, some big tragedy or catastrophic illness or she'll be homeless because of the hack. I wonder if she ever worries that she's actually tempting fate with all of her tragic dramas?
I think Royanna has a desperate need for attention and sympathy. It's more like a mental illness and I feel kind of sorry for her. I followed her years ago, back when she was a designer at 3S and before she started DD. Even then there was always some story to garner sympathy, like poor health, etc. It just seems to be the thread that carries on: money issues, site issues, big dramas, etc etc - always something new. True, she has a very loyal circle of friends and colleagues, but how many of them know the real situation? It just seems odd that one single person has had to endure so much "hardship" - tempting Karma, or already receiving payback?
Every single designer buys CU elements and put them in their kits.
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No, they don't. Maybe the ones you shop with.
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Oh noes! Some unbelievable drama surrounding Royanna?? no WAY! $10 says she did it herself.
October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
I do believe that she did it to herself. Something always happens around payday. The designers that are on her FB saying oh poor Royanna, Well ladies you have been had. I am a designer over there well was. I am not reloading my stuff if and when the site comes back but you better believe that I will be sending her my receipts to get my pay. Thats the good thing about xcart. I get all my sales notifications and I will be asking for what I earned. She has yet another sob story on fb saying this is going to put her family back to sleeping in their car. This is really pathetic.
She has yet another sob story on fb saying this is going to put her family back to sleeping in their car.
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Ding! Ding! Ding! And here we go again . . . I can't believe there's anyone who's still falling for her scams.
Are you guys sure she isnt really Joedee? Seriously. Or since she has been around awhile, maybe Joedee learned all her bullshit tricks from Royanna.
BTW, has anyone seen/heard from her? I found her on Facebook and sent her a message since she still owes me quite a bit of money. She blocked me of course, but Im not giving up....I know where she lives.
Royanna lays pretty low, and seems to enlist others to do her talking for her. I guess now we know why.
What a piece of work she is! I'll bet it would be a real eye opener if everyone she ever scammed or stole from came forward and said how much she'd gotten from them. I'm betting that when you put it all together, it's a huge sum.
I hope you get your money-and honestly, I hope someone will pursue this with the authorities. She should be stopped.
I know where she lives.
October 31, 2009 10:16 AM
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Is it in a house or a car??
Don't forget Kristi Reever (the now defunct The Daily Scrap) when you list store owners who ripped off their designers.
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Are you guys sure she isnt really Joedee? Seriously. Or since she has been around awhile, maybe Joedee learned all her bullshit tricks from Royanna.
BTW, has anyone seen/heard from her? I found her on Facebook and sent her a message since she still owes me quite a bit of money. She blocked me of course, but Im not giving up....I know where she lives.
October 31, 2009 10:16 AM
Don't forget Kristi Reever (the now defunct The Daily Scrap) when you list store owners who ripped off their designers.
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And don't forget Tandika, or Ashley Olsen, or Amanda Dykan, or Keeley somebody. And who else did I forget? There are tons of them.
Wow! Had no idea there were such negative feeling about Royanna. I can understand it though. I had to hound her about my "buy my store" coupon not working as it should. It took weeks to get a response--I only heard from her after I took action with Paypal.
Think I'll be avoiding DD like the plague if it (DD, not the plague *smile*) comes back.
[HA! My word verification is "flamin". How appropriate is that?]
And don't forget Tandika, or Ashley Olsen, or Amanda Dykan, or Keeley somebody. And who else did I forget? There are tons of them.
October 31, 2009 12:40 PM
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Except Royann does it all the time and people keep falling for it - a bit like Amanda. To be fair to Ashley, she paid back what she owed and I think people should stop dragging her name up. She did the wrong thing but she made it right. Before anyone brings up the Shantilly Faire thing, looking at the way Ashley's name keeps coming as a rip off artist, I'm not surprised she wanted to change it, no one gives her a chance.
Speaking of Keely Simpson, anyone have suspicions on her still being around? She has always come back under other names and blocked ip addresses. Anyone have a picture of the kid she use to use in her avatar?
has Divine Digital been down a while?
Has anyone ever caught a scrapper lying in their pages? Just wondering.
You must be really new to say things like that! Every single designer buys CU elements and put them in their kits. This is what they are for. Try designing and see how much time it takes to come up with a kit that nobody wants to pay over $3 for. Then, you'll see why designers use other people's stuff to complete their kits . It's called "saving time".
October 30, 2009 7:56 PM
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Speak for yourself! I make my own elements thank you very much. Just because YOU can't be bothered to learn your craft, doesn't mean nobody else can. I want my kits to look original, so I do my own work and save myself money in the process...
I don't know how you can earn any money buying all that CU stuff and stuffing your kits full of it. No wonder the value of digital scrapbook kits is going down the tube.
I prefer to keep the value of my kits by keeping them original and fresh instead of using the same stuff you see in so many kits.
I don't know who decided it would be a good idea to let the 80's into Scrapbook Graphics, but my respect for them has significantly dropped.
Huh? There's all kinds of styles there, from 1880s onwards. Different people like different styles, so what's the problem?
Ashley IS a liar, and if she had learned her lesson she wouldn't have pulled the Shantilly Faire stunt. With Joedee of all people.
Anyone who's still making excuses for her at this point deserves what they get when she screws them over.
Huh? There's all kinds of styles there, from 1880s onwards. Different people like different styles, so what's the problem?
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I am referring to design style. Ugly, out dated, 80's kits don't belong at SBG. There is a market out there for this crap and plenty of those horrific 80's style layouts to go with it. I am sure your gallery is full of them. :)
Regardless, Ruby's designs obviously do not fit in at SBG. This is insulting to the other designers there. I think that SBG visions they may get more traffic buy adding Ruby's drama to their store. Bad business choice in my opinion.
Oh it's you again.
Methinks there is an SBG designer feeling peeved at who else is being 'allowed into the club'. I wonder who that could be... LOL
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out dated, 80's kits don't belong at SBG
November 1, 2009 11:05 AM
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Did they have digital scrapbooking in the 1980s?
Did they have digital scrapbooking in the 1980s?
November 1, 2009 11:27 AM
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Don't know about the eighties, but I can vouch for the nineties. Everything old is new again in crafting. For example, the glass blocks that are being oohhed and aahhed at here:
http://www.acherryontop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=216724
have been done before and over ten years ago. It's cute as heck, but it ain't original. Very little is now.
For example, the glass blocks that are being oohhed and aahhed at here:
http://www.acherryontop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=216724
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egads- people are still making those hideous things? I'm having frighful holiday bazaar flashacks...
Oh it's you again.
November 1, 2009 11:06 AM
LOL, and ITA.
Ashley IS a liar, and if she had learned her lesson she wouldn't have pulled the Shantilly Faire stunt. With Joedee of all people.
Anyone who's still making excuses for her at this point deserves what they get when she screws them over.
November 1, 2009 10:39 AM
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Yep, that.
Regardless, Ruby's designs obviously do not fit in at SBG. This is insulting to the other designers there. I think that SBG visions they may get more traffic buy adding Ruby's drama to their store. Bad business choice in my opinion.
oh do you mean her designs don't look like every other kit in that store, not froo froo based. Actually I think she'll be breath of fresh air. obviously you are just another Ruby hater...just wonder how she got your knickers in a knot. ROFL
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out dated, 80's kits don't belong at SBG
November 1, 2009 11:05 AM
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Did they have digital scrapbooking in the 1980s?
November 1, 2009 11:27 AM
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Maybe not, but they sure did have something called photographs waaay back in the 80's... Why can't 80's photos be scrapped with an 80's kit? Just asking...
Not every digital scrapper is in her 20's - some of us were around during the 80's and those kinds of retro kits sure bring back memories, LOL. Must be a generation gap thing because in my day it was the 60's that were "retro", ROFL!
The ones who are defending Ruby's products - you're kidding me right? They aren't the worst I have ever seen but they aren't that great either. They look to be very basic, kind of boring kits with not much to them.
Ruby's never twisted up my knickers before, but I won't be standing in line to by her stuff either.
by = buy before someone pops in to say my opinion doesn't count because I don't know the difference between the 2 words. It would happen.
What a bunch of twits! I've never liked Diamante's stuff, I actually find it quite hideous, but I didn't come bitching when she started selling at SBG. I guess that's because I know it's a matter of taste and I don't have anything personally against Laura Wiley or whatever her name is. If you don't like Ruby's stuff, don't buy it! You can ignore it at SBG just as well as you can ignore it anywhere else.
You watch, Ruby won't last long at SBG, whether she fits in or not she will annoy everyone with her opinions and end up leaving yet another store.
What stores has she left because she annoyed someone?
I think the ruby hater is opeysmama. she's just the type to stalk ruby on this blog
well, I came across this site accidentally and I have to say that I am speechless and shocked at how catty and bitchy people can be on this site.
Wow.....
Congrats to Ruby and I hope you will be successful and achieve your dreams at SBG. Welcome again.
I think the ruby hater is opeysmama. she's just the type to stalk ruby on this blog
November 1, 2009 4:01 PM
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What makes you think there is only one? Ruby is opinionated and isn't afraid of speaking her opinions, she is bound to ruffle more than just a few feathers. She seems to think it a sport, good luck to her.
Ruby's drama? The drama if I remember correct wasn't made up, but based on facts, and never did I see her resort to name calling, (please link me and I will admit to being wrong).
I seem to remember her as the one who came forward to clear the air, be attacked for it yet she kept a business like manner and by the time the pages of "how dare you" were done, it turned to "good job Ruby."
As for her kits, I just got my first one over at SBG, looks pretty good and am downloading the free one on her blog now!
I am sure she is enjoying the free advertising! btw, thanks for the free kit! ha ha ha
What makes you think there is only one? Ruby is opinionated and isn't afraid of speaking her opinions, she is bound to ruffle more than just a few feathers. She seems to think it a sport, good luck to her.
November 1, 2009 4:21 PM
one nitwit with a grudge isn't hard to spot.
Speak for yourself! I make my own elements thank you very much. Just because YOU can't be bothered to learn your craft, doesn't mean nobody else can. I want my kits to look original, so I do my own work and save myself money in the process...
I don't know how you can earn any money buying all that CU stuff and stuffing your kits full of it. No wonder the value of digital scrapbook kits is going down the tube.
I prefer to keep the value of my kits by keeping them original and fresh instead of using the same stuff you see in so many kits.
November 1, 2009 2:58 AM
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ok! But how much time do you put in creating one kit? How many do you sell? Is it really worth it? Do you make more than the minimum wage?
I know a lot of people who make kits 100% of CU products (not me, I never said I did. I said I use some CU to complete my kits) and they sell 50-100 of the same kits. So, obviously, some customers really don't care about that.
NSD masterlist is somewhat lacking so far. Are stores & designers planning a Black Friday digital day instead?
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I already see a DSD forum at Scrap Orchard, so they obviously have something in the works, but they're not on the "Master List". Maybe it's just that stores and designers aren't too interested in advertising through carinspixels this year.
you'd be stupid to post your sales a week in advance. THat's a sure-fire way to not sell ANYTHING between now and then. Perhaps carinspixel should hold off on her thread until people are ready to have their sales tank...
Actually I think Ruby is a nice addition to SBG. Personally I've never purchased anything from her before, but I downloaded the free kitchen kit that she made available thru the Daily Scrapper site a few weeks ago. I must say I really like it, I've scrapped quite a few family recipes with them. I took a gander in her store, and not too much is my style, but that can be said for alot of other designers out there. Who knows, she'll probably do well there. I tend to lean more towards the styles of Phuong Ton and Veronica Spriggs at SBG, but Ruby's stuff is definitely not crap, that's for sure. Not everyone is a young gal in this hobby, and not into the current trendier designers. It's all a matter of taste, and we're all different.
I certainly don't understand what about Ruby has some so uptight, I do remember all that drama she opened up about Amanda Dykan but she did it in a respectful way and was not in any way rude about it. She just wanted to bring something to our attention, and I'm glad she did. I may not be a customer (yet, anyway) but I certainly respect that lady.
WTF with SunshineArtz CU TOU? Basically, "Use my CU stuff, you have to give the entire kit you made--not just the stuff made with my CU products--free."
That seems like a sure fire way to not have anyone download your stuff.
I don't see it saying that at all. She says you can use the stuff to make PU kits for sale or as freebies, but as she is giving the CU item free she would like a free copy of the product you make with it.
http://loft.sunshineartz.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=7
Seems a little unusual but not unreasonable to me.
Ruby business-like? Are you JOKING?
Those of us not into her condescending drama are free to express it here, so get over it.
You're free to express it anywhere. You only choose here because you are too chicken shit to put your name to your bullshit.
That seems like a sure fire way to not have anyone download your stuff.
November 2, 2009 8:25 AM
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Oh, they'll download, they just won't give her credit. I know of a dozen designers who already operate in this manner.
You're free to express it anywhere. You only choose here because you are too chicken shit to put your name to your bullshit.
November 2, 2009 10:50 AM
That and there are only one or two crazies with a Ruby grudge in the first place.
Those of us not into her condescending drama are free to express it here, so get over it.
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Yeah you're free to express it here, and we're free to call you a dumbass for it, so get over it.
That and there are only one or two crazies with a Ruby grudge in the first place.
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How in the world can you possibly know that? She operates in a way that creates maximum drama. It is true she did expose a thief but she also damaged the reputation of innocent people in the process. There was a much more professional way she could have handled her suspicions about the Dykan affair. As for her designs...eh...she is competent but creatively mediocre.
Whose reputation got damaged other than Dykan's?
Opeysmama thinks her reputation was damaged, which is why she has such a rod up her ass about Ruby. The reality is that Opeysmama has only ruined her own reputation by being such a hardcore bitch.
Opeysmama's reputation certainly was damaged by that episode. But not because of Ruby did or said, by what a twat Opeysmama made of herself in the way she conducted a campaign to try and get the whole thing hushed up. I noticed she did go and whine at DSA about how 'hurt' she was by Dykan's scam afterwards, but she never did have the good grace to face up to the truth and/or admit her mistake at DST. THAT'S what screwed her 'reputation' as far as I am concerned.
So discounting Opeysmama, name someone 1.16, if you can. Bet you can't.
damaged? damaged? wow? I must have missed those particular threads...
please I'm sure the damaged party (or parties) probably have them memorized or at least know the link(s).
Let's see the damage Ruby caused to said innocent parties. As I have watched on the sidelines some of the CT members move on without damage, some picked up other CTs, some are designing themselves (and I can imagine learned from the experience of amanda and would be good designers to CT for).
So, perhaps the damaged party was 1/2 cracked already, and the stress of being wrong caused the damage? Just a thought...?
ok! But how much time do you put in creating one kit? How many do you sell? Is it really worth it? Do you make more than the minimum wage?
I know a lot of people who make kits 100% of CU products (not me, I never said I did. I said I use some CU to complete my kits) and they sell 50-100 of the same kits. So, obviously, some customers really don't care about that.
November 1, 2009 6:07 PM
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If you really must know I take about a day to make a kit and sell a minimum of 50 of any one kit the majority of the time. I make a reasonable income out of designing because my stuff is original and I don't spend a ton of money on CU products.
That and there are only one or two crazies with a Ruby grudge in the first place.
November 2, 2009 11:02 AM
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Oh so not appreciating her brand of speaking out makes you a crazy. Hardly! Her condescending attitude is not something that appeals to everyone. She is a smart woman, but that doesn't mean everyone has to like her attitude.
November 2, 2009 8:25 AM
There are font creators with the same TOU. I would have no problem with it.
Oh so not appreciating her brand of speaking out makes you a crazy. Hardly! Her condescending attitude is not something that appeals to everyone. She is a smart woman, but that doesn't mean everyone has to like her attitude.
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There are a lot of condescending people on DST, especially in the Hot Topics forum. Singling out just one and piling so much hate on her does seem crazy.
There are a lot of condescending people on DST, especially in the Hot Topics forum. Singling out just one and piling so much hate on her does seem crazy.
November 2, 2009 6:08 PM
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Well I haven't been one of the haters, so obviously this doesn't apply to me.
I don't hate Ruby or anyone else for that matter, but the fact remains she has a superior attitude and that is not something that is going to make everyone like her. She gives as good as she gets so I wouldn't feel too sorry for her.
It is true she did expose a thief but she also damaged the reputation of innocent people in the process
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Srsly? Do tell--whose reputation was damaged other than Dykan's???
I call serious bullshit on this.
All this Ruby drama just reeks of opeysmama. The stench is unmistakable.
but the fact remains she has a superior attitude
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That is not a fact. That is your opinion.
That is not a fact. That is your opinion.
November 2, 2009 6:48 PM
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Not just mine... I am not the only one posting here just FYI.
Well I haven't been one of the haters, so obviously this doesn't apply to me.
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You're right, it doesn't apply to you.
I don't hate Ruby or anyone else for that matter, but the fact remains she has a superior attitude
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It makes me laugh that when anyone who expresses themselves in a way that is intelligent and doesn't resort to whining, they are considered to have a superior attitude. I'm so sorry you are feeling inadequate. Yes, you are feeling inadequate or you wouldn't be talking about superior attitudes.
It makes me laugh that when anyone who expresses themselves in a way that is intelligent and doesn't resort to whining, they are considered to have a superior attitude. I'm so sorry you are feeling inadequate. Yes, you are feeling inadequate or you wouldn't be talking about superior attitudes.
November 2, 2009 8:35 PM
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Since when does someone thinking that someone else has a superior attitude mean that they feel inadequate?
Not everyone is that insecure. You don't have to be insecure to make observations about someone else do you??
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Only if you are going on about them being superior. If you think they are being superior in a post, then you are obviously feeling inadequate, aren't you? It's your interpretation of what they wrote. I don't see Ruby as having a superior attitude.
If you think they are being superior in a post, then you are obviously feeling inadequate, aren't you?
November 2, 2009 10:52 PM
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Hardly! Why would I feel inadequate because she treats someone else like they are inferior?
Your logic is not making a lot of sense, Whatever...
All hail Ruby, Queen of the DST Smack Blog! All who dare to criticize Her Holy Snarkiness will heretofore be called Opeysmama!
You're free to express it anywhere. You only choose here because you are too chicken shit to put your name to your bullshit.
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Above posted by none other than...........
Wait for it.......
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ANONYMOUS!! bwahahahahaha! Pot/kettle?
Hardly! Why would I feel inadequate because she treats someone else like they are inferior?
Your logic is not making a lot of sense, Whatever...
November 2, 2009 11:34 PM
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Your logic isn't making sense. As you haven't met her in person, you have no idea how she treats people. It's solely your perception.
Since I am also one of the Superior Ones, I can appreciate Ruby's superior attitude. ROTFLMAO
You watch, Ruby won't last long at SBG, whether she fits in or not she will annoy everyone with her opinions and end up leaving yet another store.
November 1, 2009 3:33 PM
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She will fit right in. Have you never read a post by Maya? She's pretty opinionated herself.
was the Joedee thing discussed on this blog before?
I just wanted to ask before I spend my precious time doing searches through each posts' comments for something that isn't there. TY!
Can we change the subject already. The Ruby bashing is just the same thing over and over by the same people who obviously have issues with Ruby's honest and direct approach to everything.
Lets talk about Maya instead. Does anyone know if she finally got that boob job she was saving up for ?
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WTF?
was the Joedee thing discussed on this blog before?
I just wanted to ask before I spend my precious time doing searches through each posts' comments for something that isn't there. TY!
November 3, 2009 2:36 AM
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The whole Joedee thing has been discussed ad nauseum. Not sure how far back in the archives to tell you to look but, suffice it to say, she is a liar and a cheat who, to everyone's knowledge, has never made the matter right.
So is Joedee still active/welcome at DST?
And I remember back hearing that someone who's very active at DST is her friend and neighbor. Is this right?
If Joedee never paid back the money, that doesn't speak well of the friend who knows where she is.
And why hasn't someone filed criminal charges on her if she really stole money?
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The whole Joedee thing has been discussed ad nauseum. Not sure how far back in the archives to tell you to look but, suffice it to say, she is a liar and a cheat who, to everyone's knowledge, has never made the matter right.
November 3, 2009 6:03 AM
All hail Ruby, Queen of the DST Smack Blog! All who dare to criticize Her Holy Snarkiness will heretofore be called Opeysmama!
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Hey, I resent you calling Ruby Her Holy Snarkiness! That's my title! Don't be jealous because you're obviously lacking in the art of snarkiness, stop hating those of us who are obviously more talented at it than you.
If Joedee never paid back the money, that doesn't speak well of the friend who knows where she is.
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What exactly do you expect the friend to do? Put Joedee into a head lock and drag her to the police?
I vote for head lock and public tar and featherin'! lawdy sakes, we would fur sure get a scrap reality show outta that!
cause those atlanta housewives ain't got nothin' on the digi scrap harpies!
wv:brace
brace yourself for the onslaught of ridiculous responses from folks who don't understand sarcasm
opeysmama is a nasty bizzsnatch
WTF is going on with Jen Wilson? Is she still around? She keeps promising new stuff yet doesn't deliver.
Love the challenges on this blog - HATE the way this chick types. Such a turnoff.
http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/
did the paper smack blog die or something?
you can find a new one here
http://lipsmackingscrap.blogspot.com/
Love the challenges on this blog - HATE the way this chick types. Such a turnoff.
http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/
November 4, 2009 10:53 AM
It's so cute but I agree, why do people write like that?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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I couldn't get past Julie Andrews singing, HAD to exit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, my eyes.
WTF is with all the stupid colon-parentheses smilies? NOBODY is that happy all the frikkin' time. Well, not unless you're on some good drugs. lol
I hate music on blogs. even songs I like.
there is a fly in my window over my desk and driving me up the freakin wall!!!!
I dislike music on blogs also. I tend to open up like 6 tabs at a time and if they have music I just shut them down.. it all jumbles together and takes to much time to load.
I hate music on blogs too, but I can put up with it, sometimes, it's their blog. However, I really hate music on commercial websites. So many photographers, especially those scrappers who have turned photographer, who have music on their page and there's no way to turn it off! So unprofessional. I was on a website last week and she had really nice textures for a reasonable price. But, she had music, no way to turn it off so she lost a sale!
WTF is going on with Jen Wilson? Is she still around? She keeps promising new stuff yet doesn't deliver.
November 4, 2009 10:45 AM
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This has been going on for years. It was even the cause of some major drama at DST back in the day. *GASP* Because someone dared to ask that very same question. Nothing like having your mommy come running to "defend you" when someone points out bad business practices.
Lots of us gave up on her a long time ago because she just keeps doing the same things over and over.
3:58--honest question: If you'll put up with music in order to read someone's blog, why wouldn't you put up with music long enough to get some good textures? I know it's a business, but you'd probably spend less time there getting one item than reading a blog (more than once?) and having to put up with the cheesy tunes. ??
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Honest answer, I said I SOMETIMES put up with music on a blog, but generally I don't. I can usually find the off button on a blog. If someone does have music on their blog, I don't go back, ever.
In the end, I found some other textures that were just as good and they were free and there was no music!
I have a tremendous dislike for blogs with music. I just hit the volume mute on my computer.
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I don't like blog music either but it doesn't bother me as long as there is a big old OFF switch at the TOP of the blog in an EASY TO SEE spot. If not, goodbye blog!
I hate when photogs have music on their sites. The photos can and should speak for themselves, and if there's music I'm thinking "what, the photos can't evoke the emotion you're looking for on their own?" I know most who do it look at it as an enhancement but geeze.
It's especially annoying when they ask for opinions, EVERYONE tells them they hate music on sites, and then they put it on anyway.
I work from home on my laptop and require wearing headphones for my job. 99% of the time, I need to have the volume up pretty high to be able to hear what I need to hear correctly. When I'm taking a break and surfing around, I normally just leave my phones on. NOTHING turns me off more than going to a website with music because it usually blasts my ear drums out. It's because of this, I stopped visiting scrap blogs pretty much altogether, except for those I know have no annoying music or other sounds.
how the heck does Designer Digitals churn out so much product every week? The owner has to have ghost-designers working for her, or she never sleeps!
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Are you talking about Katie in par;ticular? It's because she never does anything original! It's easy to churn out things when you don't have to think about them first.
Anybody gearing up to hit the Digi sales this weekend for International Scrapbooking Day?
you mean Digital Scrapbooking Day?
No, Im not planning on looking for sales, you cant get much lower then the $1 sales that go on EVERY day. Why would I waste my time on a 20% off sale when I can get it for 50% or even a buck in a week or two...
you mean Digital Scrapbooking Day?
No, Im not planning on looking for sales, you cant get much lower then the $1 sales that go on EVERY day. Why would I waste my time on a 20% off sale when I can get it for 50% or even a buck in a week or two...
November 5, 2009 6:13 PM
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??? Why do you think the DSD sales will be only 20% off and in a week you'll get 50% off? I really don't get it.
I'm having a really big sale (the biggest of the year) and I know I'm not the only one.
6:13 we must not shop at the same places. The kits I want will probably never go on sale for a buck nor are they likely to be 50% off in a week or two. To each their own.
Jen Wilson papers are now at Michael's. Don't know what to think: is that good for Michael's or bad for Jen Wilson to be mass-marketed?
I can't help it, I love her stuff, and I'll always be a fan no matter. Shoot me! There are lots of designers that mimic her, but she was one of the first paper designers I became acquainted with. I just like her style.
*dodging rotten tomatoes*
I heard that DD Katie looks over everything DD designers attempt to put in their stores, and if it even slightly resembles anything she's ever made (or is probably thinking of making) she accuses the designer or copying her and won't allow the design to be uploaded.
I get the impression she's a tad controlling. And probably a bit insane. I think she's one of those people that most likely does not sleep.
But she seems to be very successful. Ala Martha Stewart, I guess, who only sleeps 4 hours a night.
I guess I'm happy being well-rested and mediocre. :)
??? Why do you think the DSD sales will be only 20% off and in a week you'll get 50% off? I really don't get it.
I'm having a really big sale (the biggest of the year) and I know I'm not the only one.
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Maybe she's talking about black friday.
I'm not sure she could be *that* controlling. They have their own niches (their styles are all pretty unique) and they all seem to upload a lot of product every week. Who knows.
Jen Wilson papers are now at Michael's. Don't know what to think: is that good for Michael's or bad for Jen Wilson to be mass-marketed?
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Jen has been designing for the paper industry for years! I've always liked her papers, it's her elements that are dodgy and I'm sure there are a lot of people who will agree with me.
Yes, Jen Wilson's elements are pretty bad.
Back in the day, I used to think her papers were good. Now, there are designers who make papers that are just as nice or better, and they actually release new product once in a while.
JW jumped the shark in digi a long time ago.
Slow on the smack today.
What? You gals can't shop, download, unzip, and smack all at the same time?!
I'm just skipping the shopping and going for the freebies
Have to agree with 11:58
There's just not much worth buying in digi these days. I also have Christmas shopping to do!
Not much worth buying this year. I just can't justify spending the money. So much of it is just too similar to what I already own.
I am scrapping though, so that's good.
some of these grab bags are pretty skimpy. also, i hate when the bag is just a kit broken down into papers, alpha, and a couple embellishment pack and then called 4 products.
I think the sales and freebies were bigger last year
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I thought last year's was skimpy compared to the year before, so this year must be pretty pathetic.
I haven't even looked at what's on offer.
I was disappointed. I've found 1 kit I really want so far, and one that I'm not drooling over but could put to good use. I usually don't buy, but I even scoured the freebies and none of those are appealing.
It's been a long time since any of the freebies looked good enough to download...is this just b/c I've been around a while, or has freebie quality actually gone down? not that it matters too much, I have so much I don't really NEED anything else anyway, but...most of the freebies are just disappointing.
20-35% is not compelling enough to make me go hog wild shopping. Will wait for Black Friday.
I haven't even looked at what's on offer.
November 7, 2009 6:16 PM
ITA. I didn't even bother looking around this year. I'm just about back to paper at this point.
November 7, 2009 7:07 PM,
I dont think freebie quality has gone down. There's always been a mix of new designers trying to get their name out {sometimes not such good quality because they are so new} and more experianced designers giving out their "thank You's" {also sometimes not such good quality because they have the "why bother its going to be FREE" attitude}
Chances are what has changed is - YOUR knowledge, comfort in, and ability to use your prefered program. (good on you!) :0D
As with any hobby, the more you do it the more you learn about it and the better YOU become. You are now just passed the "beginner" stage and its going to take higher quality items to make you happy.
JMO-of course.
Please let us know when you find some, I'm rather tired of all the "crap" out there too!
I agree nothing I really wanted bad enough to buy. I did get some nice ps actions but that was it. I dont even know if that falls in the "scrap" category.
And why hasn't someone filed criminal charges on her (Joedee Mastler) if she really stole money?
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If you are talking about her disappearance and not paying her designers, going out of/selling business is not a crime. If a business is bankrupt and can't pay it's employees or bills then the employees can sue in a civil suit. But who really has the time or money for that? And you can sue but that doesn't mean that you will be able to get the money from the person. This was really life stuff and really woke a lot of us to how business can really burn your ass if you aren't careful!
Nobody has enough proof to put her in jail over the site hacking stuff. The charity didn't persue it further either. I still believe that the site was hacked but now I'm certain that she used that to her advantage to take the charity money.
I know exactly where Joedee lives. She's probably moved by now, too many people knew. She owes me money too. I suspect that she is still lurking around. She loves drama.
Speaking of crap azz elements, what is it that these designers are doing to theirs where they can't take a good drop shadow? The edges and element itself is so, I don't know like Gaussian blurred to death that you cannot make them look decent no matter how hard you try. And no, I cannot call out any designer specifically that does this; cause I tossed them. But after you have a few of these types you can tell from the store previews that they fall into that category I'm speaking of.
And they seem so popular with all these fantasy fake photo layouts too.
WTH
I suspect that she is still lurking around. She loves drama.
November 8, 2009 2:18 PM
I'd bet money on it. Joedee, Ashley, Amanda, Keeley, Tandika and all the other crooks probably are hanging around just waiting for their next chance to pull another scam. And why not? All the hush-hush in digi makes it supremely easy for them.
I didn't buy anything this weekend. I've got more stuff than I'll ever use & I don't take photos like I did before.
I've been unsubbing from most of the newsletters as they roll into my inbox too.
I've had three main designers who I check out weekly & I haven't bought anything from them in a few months either. The last thing I bought was a font & that was 3 weeks ago.
It seems strange not to be buying but I've checked out a few sites & I'm not seeing anything that grabs me.
I'd bet money on it. Joedee, Ashley, Amanda, Keeley, Tandika and all the other crooks probably are hanging around just waiting for their next chance to pull another scam. And why not? All the hush-hush in digi makes it supremely easy for them.
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If it was so hush hush how come you know about it? Oh that's because it wasn't so hush hush. Stop being so paranoid.
And I mention again, Ash made up for what she did, unlike the others. Ever hear of giving some a chance? No wonder crooks go back to their old ways, it's people like you who make them do that by never going them a chance and always assuming the worst.
And I mention again, Ash made up for what she did, unlike the others. Ever hear of giving some a chance? No wonder crooks go back to their old ways, it's people like you who make them do that by never going them a chance and always assuming the worst.
November 8, 2009 6:28 PM
Yes, Ashley/Ashley ass-kisser you've mentioned quite a few times that Ashley supposedly made everything right. That's your opinion.
And no, I don't give crooks a second chance. Burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me. I learned that the hard way.
If Ashley was enough of a cunt to steal money from others and disappear on customers without giving them their downloads, she'd do it again in a heartbeat.
OH WAIT--she did! The little Shantilly Faire scheme that her and Joedee cooked up was just as honest as the day is long, right???
God, what a dumbass you are.
Ever hear of giving some a chance?
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I'm all for giving people a chance. As soon as they are dishonest and out themselves as thieves, they've blown their chances.
Speaking of crap azz elements, what is it that these designers are doing to theirs where they can't take a good drop shadow? The edges and element itself is so, I don't know like Gaussian blurred to death that you cannot make them look decent no matter how hard you try. And no, I cannot call out any designer specifically that does this; cause I tossed them. But after you have a few of these types you can tell from the store previews that they fall into that category I'm speaking of.
And they seem so popular with all these fantasy fake photo layouts too.
WTH
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That is caused by too much feathering and poor extraction techniques.
When designers feather the edges too much when extracting, it is hard to make a drop shadow look any good on them.
God, what a dumbass you are.
November 8, 2009 6:46 PM
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So you didn't get your downloads from Ashely and you didn't get your downloads from Shantilly Faire? Looks like you are the dumbass coz you bought from a store that Jodee ran.
I agree nothing I really wanted bad enough to buy. I did get some nice ps actions but that was it. I dont even know if that falls in the "scrap" category.
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I don't get why people like actions so much. I bought a couple of monicas once but found I only used them once or twice and now they just sit collecting digital dust. So what's the big huzzah about them? There are a couple I've sen that could possibly be useful but as for the element creating actions, they're just too damn ugly and I always wondered what purpose they serve and what the appeal was.
That's just me. I'd rather make use of a nicely extracted element before I used an action.
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she was probably talking about photo actions.
Looks like you are the dumbass coz you bought from a store that Jodee ran.
November 8, 2009 11:44 PM
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Hey dumbass! You know there are people out there that have absolutely no clue about digi drama? So they buy from people that are a mess without realizing it. So come on down off that high horse and quit blaming people for being morons because they were just buying their digi goodies.
any designer that actually reloads their store at Divine has got to be suffering from some form of mental retardation
I am a total digi newbie. As in, still deciding what software I am going to pick and own no kits yet new. I think I got here via scrapsmack as I already do paper :) Just sayin', there are probably some of us.
Did Christina Renee ever end up in a new digi store? Wasn't that supposed to have already happened? Did I miss it, or did she flake out again?
Did Christina Renee ever end up in a new digi store? Wasn't that supposed to have already happened? Did I miss it, or did she flake out again?
November 9, 2009 11:33 AM
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As far as I know, she flaked yet again. She isn't at any new store that I know of, and as a matter of fact I thought I had heard she was going to Oscraps, but she's not there. Same old, same old from CR.
That is caused by too much feathering and poor extraction techniques.
When designers feather the edges too much when extracting, it is hard to make a drop shadow look any good on them
also why some dsigners don't understand their program or how to get a good edge on extractions rather then erase and edge and think it looks good! That's kind of what refine edge in CS3/4 is for.
for the new scrapbooking gal-read this smack blog with an air of hmmmm does this sound like a good thing or does someone just have another grudge to air or you'll be getting a lot of bad information!!! LOL
So come on down off that high horse and quit blaming people for being morons because they were just buying their digi goodies.
November 9, 2009 7:27 AM
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You get off first babe. You are the one that started the name calling, not me.
also why some dsigners don't understand their program or how to get a good edge on extractions rather then erase and edge and think it looks good! That's kind of what refine edge in CS3/4 is for.
for the new scrapbooking gal-read this smack blog with an air of hmmmm does this sound like a good thing or does someone just have another grudge to air or you'll be getting a lot of bad information!!! LOL
November 9, 2009 3:48 PM
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Is it just me that can't work out what 3.48 is trying to say?
it's not just you ^^^^^
it's not just you ^^^^^
November 9, 2009 6:07 PM
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PHEW! glad to know I wasn't having a brain fart!!
wow I can't believe there are some of you guys that didn't find anything to buy at all on DSD. I spend almost $100 and could have easily spent more if I didn't restrain myself. I'm happy with everything I bought and scrapped a few pages already. I know we don't all have the same tastes, but really - nothing at all appealed to you??
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I didn't look. I had better things to do on the weekend. Also, I have so much stuff I'm not using that there is no way I can justify buying more crap just because it's on sale. I really haven't bought anything in almost 18 months and I don't miss it.
Is it just me that can't work out what 3.48 is trying to say?
November 9, 2009 4:55 PM
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I understand what she's saying.
I understand what she's saying.
November 10, 2009 12:19 AM
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So how about you put it into english so we can understand it too?
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Which part don't you understand?
Which part don't you understand?
November 10, 2009 5:55 PM
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All of it, I can't follow what she is trying to say.. makes no sense!
maybe you should try reading it very slowly
maybe you should try reading it very slowly
November 10, 2009 6:57 PM
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Maybe she should try learning english
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It's in English, maybe you should learn to read English. Sheesh.
also why some dsigners don't understand their program or how to get a good edge on extractions rather then erase and edge and think it looks good! That's kind of what refine edge in CS3/4 is for.
for the new scrapbooking gal-read this smack blog with an air of hmmmm does this sound like a good thing or does someone just have another grudge to air or you'll be getting a lot of bad information!!! LOL
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I'll edit it for you. I agree it's terrible!
Also the reason why some extractions look so terrible is because some dsigners don't understand their program or how to get a good edge. They just erase the edge and think it looks good! The refine edge in CS3/4 is created for this very purpose.
As for the new scrapbooking gal who posted earlier, it seems like you read this smack blog with an air of "hmmmm does this sound like a good thing or does someone just have another grudge to air?" Just know that you'll be getting a lot of bad information!!! LOL
Anyone else care to try? I had to guess what she meant!
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That's a good translation, but I think she's actually advising the new scrapbooking gal to read this blog with an air of "hmmmm does this sound like a good thing or does someone just have another grudge to air?" It seems like our friendly advice columnist is telling the new reader to read this with a grain of salt.
Anyone else care to try? I had to guess what she meant!
November 10, 2009 8:45 PM
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Thank you, makes much more sense now! LOL Hopefully that was the correct translation. LOL
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Are you guys nuts or what? It reads the same. You didn't get it the first time? What's the matter with you?
Hey Royanna, I know you are reading this. When are you going to pay us what is owed to us. Also I agree with the person that said that anyone that loads their stuff to Divine is a retard. Think about it people. The whole site was still there. It was not hacked it was a thing called she changed servers and you all believe it was hacked. You really are not that dumb are you? Anyhow if I do not get my pay within the next day or so I am going to take this to DST forums. Then you will look real good Royanna.
Are you guys nuts or what? It reads the same. You didn't get it the first time? What's the matter with you?
November 10, 2009 9:30 PM
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That does not read the same! The translation is coherent. The first post was writen by someone who needs to brush up on their writing skills.
I'm not sure the translation is correct. But who can tell? The original post barely made sense!
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Geez, the translation is correct. The orignal wasn't so bad. Did it occur to you that it may have bee nwritten by a non English speaker? Probably not.
Are you an American by any chance? I know Americans have to have programs from England and Australia dubbed into American because they won't understand it otherwise. I know that for a fact because when I was in the States, I heard it with my own little ears. Pretty damn pathetic.
nyhow if I do not get my pay within the next day or so I am going to take this to DST forums. Then you will look real good Royanna.
November 10, 2009 11:35 PM
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Why don't you take it to the Police or the Better Business Bureau, get some real results. Sheesh.
Are you an American by any chance? I know Americans have to have programs from England and Australia dubbed into American because they won't understand it otherwise. I know that for a fact because when I was in the States, I heard it with my own little ears. Pretty damn pathetic.
November 11, 2009 12:14 AM
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What language is American, LOL?
I have no trouble understanding a British nor Australian accent. In fact, I think they are beautiful and love to listen to audio books with a proper accent and pronunciation from England. I've never heard the Queen's English dubbed into "American" here in the states in which I was born, raised and live either.
The comment above wasn't written by someone who was British or Australian. And I have never seen anything dubbed like you are talking about. I understand both just fine. I watch and prefer the British "Office" to the American one.
When I was in France for three months I was told many times to "learn the language" (I understood that in French). But when Americans say that, we are just a bunch of jerks acting like our language is superior. I hate the double standard!
It doesn't matter if they speak English natively or not. That's a lame excuse. And trying to make it out to be a Native English speaker's fault becaue they can't understand it is just as lame. If it doesn't make sense then I'm not going to write it off as them not being a native English speaker. I hate that we have to be sensitive to non-english when they are posting places that the main laungauge is English. If I don't understand I should be allowed to say so and ask them to restate it.
Oh great, another American who think the USA owns the internet....
Royanna still hasn't paid? I, for one, am shocked.
(ok normally I think the WV things are stupid, but the fact that mine has the word 'pence' in it, just cracked me up)
Heh. What I have learned from here is that when I finally take the leap and start shopping, I should stay off the boards or be very careful about where I sign up :) But thanks for the advice!
-the newbie above
to the newbie
pshaw...
sign up where ever, buy where ever, enjoy the hobby,
when you or if you join the millions of lemmings designing the same kits, be careful where you indenture yourself...as the money is being made by the stores...
unless you are so good at what you do...and there are some designers that are fab-tab-u-lous in every language!
we were all newbies once...some have become jaded and bitter, some have continued the hobby and laughed and grown, some stay the same and hate that the industry changes.
have fun...enjoy and read here with a grain of salt...
I hope I am one who still enjoys the hobby! and fight that bitterbug...lol
I'm American and I understood exactly what that poster was saying. Sure it was not exactly grammatically correct, but come on it was still pretty easy to see what she/he meant.
Also as an American I am very frustrated with the extremes on both sides of the Americans are good/bad debate. Just like with any country not all Americans are the same.
I would never dream of making fun of someone who is attempting to learn the English language or didn't have perfect grammar. However, there are people that would and do make fun of those who do not know a language or do not speak it properly in ALL countries.
I've been made fun of before for not properly speaking a language in a different country while visiting. I was trying and making an effort though which is all I think anyone should ever ask of anyone.
/end semi-rant
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