Yes, thanks very kindly for the inclusion. It means a lot to me. And many people are very excited now.

Cheers,
David

mbassoc2003 wrote:Besides, some of those on the list appear to be members who joined just to get this, and have not contributed to either the site or the community here. Listing them before the likes of ashmere and simron seems a little unjust.

good point really, as kgreene & ector both have a whole 2 posts each so its clear they were tipped off to join by a 'friend' (leave that open to interpretation) here so they could get extra copies....

However, I didn't officially list my name at the beginning (although I'm sure I did post in the opening couple of pages that I was interested.

I am quite happy to remain on the wait list though, as I suspect someone will still drop out.  

Hooray -- I'm in!  Thank you!

Badmike wrote: Let's just say that since this project was announced, I've been keeping regular tabs on a few of the more dubious entries....

Mike B.

Rut Roh......

serleran wrote:Took, and am taking, some time off... don't take me off the list. Just let me know when you want the money.

TBH, like Johnhuck and Gnat and Killjoy and ExTsr, everyone takes time away from time to time. Everyone has somethimes to return to and deal with real life, business and family. The issue most of us have a problem with are the parasites who inevitably try to get in on what they percieve as a chance for something rare, over and above those who are members and are contributing to the community here. It ia a sad day when someone anonymous can sign up with a single post and then fuck off and take something we all hope is going to be special from contributors who make themselves at home here.

mbassoc2003 wrote:TBH, like Johnhuck and Gnat and Killjoy and ExTsr, everyone takes time away from time to time. Everyone has somethimes to return to and deal with real life, business and family. The issue most of us have a problem with are the parasites who inevitably try to get in on what they percieve as a chance for something rare, over and above those who are members and are contributing to the community here. It ia a sad day when someone anonymous can sign up with a single post and then fuck off and take something we all hope is going to be special from contributors who make themselves at home here.

Exactly that. I do wonder if it is possible that a member registered a new profile so as to catch two/three copies? But as I said earlier, I'm happy to stick on the waiting list as I hadn't gone public on getting my name on the lists.

The real issue isn't about post counts or daily visits, but registering to pick this nice piece of artwork without ever coming back again. But hey ho...

Another way to think about it is that this offering has attracted new members who will in turn remain on Acaeum after the commission is complete and might not have found out about the site or the forum otherwise. Something to think about. Either way getting into involved discussions about supposed leeches and focusing on the great injustice of it all brings the act of commission down just as much as, say, someone registering just to get one in the first place.

I note I'm #57 and I'm still very interested!

jcp wrote:Another way to think about it is that this offering has attracted new members who will in turn remain on Acaeum after the commission is complete and might not have found out about the site or the forum otherwise. Something to think about. Either way getting into involved discussions about supposed leeches and focusing on the great injustice of it all brings the act of commission down just as much as, say, someone registering just to get one in the first place.

That is horseshit as stated by mbassoc...

But as I have clearly said, I should have applied clearer at the start, am happy to wait on the list and only question the motives behind the non-posters. There should not be a limit as to how many posts you have made in general or how often you visit.

I think that posting twice takes the piss out of the whole process and principle of creating an Acaeum piece of art in the first place.

As it seems likely they are not already registered members, I'd still question as to where their copies are going to go. I doubt very much that they would stay in their possession if they have never posted here other than to ask for a print. It's more likely they will give their copy to their 'friend' here who tipped them off in the first place.

It will be interesting to see where the prints are a year after they are produced. I know who will still have theirs and would guess who won't!  

TheMilford wrote:
I've already told the wife it will be going over our headboard.

Why?
Wouldn't she let you put in on the ceiling?