That's not an archive, it's a sponge. If I were to put it more politely, I'd call it a collection, that of acquiring other people's art.
The problem was that I felt it necessary to put myself on a DNP list at all; legally, it shouldn't have been necessary, as no art should ever be posted or republished (legally, this is considered an act of publication) without my PRIOR consent.
No, I am NOT complimented when people post my work without permission. It's rude and presumptive, not to mention illegal (yes, even on the internet). If they really wanted to share my work with the greater public, all they needed to do would be to post a link to any of my legitimate archives, and direct some traffic that way. I like to be a bit more careful where my work shows up and in what context. And there is a downside to publicity if my work appears on a site that puts my work beside those of far more questionable content -- that kind of publicity I can do without. I'm uncomfortable enough being on Furaffinity, but at least there I have my own page and can set the content as I please. I don't need other people making my decisions for me about where and when to present my art, unless there's a contract and money involved.
In a nutshell: NO ONE has the right to repost ANY artist's work WITHOUT his or her PRIOR consent. At any time.
That's not an archive, it's a sponge. If I were to put it more politely, I'd call it a collection, that of acquiring other people's art.
The problem was that I felt it necessary to put myself on a DNP list at all; legally, it shouldn't have been necessary, as no art should ever be posted or republished (legally, this is considered an act of publication) without my PRIOR consent.
No, I am NOT complimented when people post my work without permission. It's rude and presumptive, not to mention illegal (yes, even on the internet). If they really wanted to share my work with the greater public, all they needed to do would be to post a link to any of my legitimate archives, and direct some traffic that way. I like to be a bit more careful where my work shows up and in what context. And there is a downside to publicity if my work appears on a site that puts my work beside those of far more questionable content -- that kind of publicity I can do without. I'm uncomfortable enough being on Furaffinity, but at least there I have my own page and can set the content as I please. I don't need other people making my decisions for me about where and when to present my art, unless there's a contract and money involved.
In a nutshell: NO ONE has the right to repost ANY artist's work WITHOUT his or her PRIOR consent. At any time.