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Successful = Asshole?

Journal Entry: Sun Apr 6, 2008, 4:43 AM
  • Mood: Pissed Off
  • Listening to: One Winged Angel - AC version.
Another rant about an old topic coming up. Beware.


People who managed to accomplish something are not nice.

There are exceptions, exceptions that I have the pleasure of knowing myself, but this is the general rule.
Over just the past few days, I became painfully aware of this fact once again too. Popular artists on dA, authors, forum moderators... turn to a 'famous' person for help, and they'll spit in your face.

I sent a note to a brilliant artist a few days ago. The letter was short and polite, and the getting an answer to my questions was very urgent for me. I begged him to send me a small notification even if he declined my offer. You think I got any reply? Nope.

I sent a mail to the boyfriend of one of my closer friends. He is a consulter and works for a company, so I asked him a few questions about marketing. Did he bother to answer them? I wish. And it wouldn't have taken him more than ten minutes.

These are just two of the most extreme examples. Turn to an artist and ask for tips, and you'll be ignored to Kingdom Come. I often read the dA journals of famous artists, and I end up speechless. Many of them bluntly and constantly remind their readers about the talent they have.

Yes, just like that. Openly. Now, this may be particularly strange to me, for in my culture, you DO NOT praise yourself or admit your success. If someone praises you, you answer "It was nothing." or "I'm not that good..."

I think this actually isn't too bad. It keeps the f***ing ego at bay. Knowing you're good is important, but officially, you should be humble and treat everyone respectfully. People aren't worth less than you because you draw or write better than them.

I was often wondering what would happen if I was famous. I don't think I'll ever be a self-promoting ass. I'm already good at writing. If someone asked me for tips, I'd write them a novel about how they can improve and tell them it was an honor to be asked. I'm best in class, and I don't ever say no to helping other students if they need it.

I might be wrong though. Might have changed if I had thousands of screaming fans at my door every morning. I don't know, but I'm trying to constantly be aware of how I address people who appreciate my skills. Wish those brainless morons out there would do too.

Now, it's important to remember that "fans" are often selfish, ignorant, demanding or plain rude as well. These deserve null and void, but everyone is not like that. It seems to me as if artists cannot distingush anymore. Or just don't care to try. They set themselves above the "masses" and take the liberty to do what they want.

Fail. There are no masses. Just individuals. A bunch of asses and some decent people who don't deserve to be treated like cockroaches. People forget. Forget that in the end, they would be nothing without admirers. If no one appreciated or admired a skill, it would not even be considered a skill in the first place.

My point? Your skills, talents and knowledge aren't worth SHIT if you cannot treat people properly.

End of story.

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~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 16, 2008, 9:50:47 AM
I usually hate these things because it gets so unpersonal when 10 people get the exact same message plastered on their dA pages, but I do appreciate your consideration. =) :cuddle:

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
=Exarrdian:iconExarrdian: Apr 16, 2008, 9:42:21 AM
I usually don`t do those.. but since it was about friendship and it made me smile when I received it.. ^^; Thought to send it around to my friends.. hope made people smile ^__^;;
:hug: Hug back to you!
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 16, 2008, 9:29:54 AM
SPAM!? :shakefist: Why you... !


(These chain-thingys are so silly... *just gives you a hug instead* :hug: )

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
=Exarrdian:iconExarrdian: Apr 16, 2008, 4:39:40 AM
:hug: Chin up..and cheer up ^^

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK!!
Send this to at least 15 people you love, including me if you care for me!

And if you get at least 10 back, you will receive good news within 15 minutes!
~Let's see how many hearts you get! =]
All the best. Please continue sending you're own love to those you care for.


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FAKE FRIENDS: Will ignore this.
REAL FRIENDS: Will send it back to you.
~ManaBandsEGL:iconManaBandsEGL: Apr 15, 2008, 11:01:44 AM
ah it's okay ^^

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~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 8, 2008, 7:57:13 AM
Sorry, I've moved onto other things. You can add me if you want, since I very much support Mana still, but I doubt I'll contribute actively to the club. ^^;

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
~ManaBandsEGL:iconManaBandsEGL: Apr 7, 2008, 12:27:25 PM
I'm trying to get the club active again. So I'm sending anyone a message.
And I would also like to know if you still want to be a member ^__^;

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~lamora-lover:iconlamora-lover: Apr 5, 2008, 1:05:41 PM
..oh shit.

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locke lamora once said: ila justicca vei cala
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 5, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
... Except from Sabetha? :D

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
~lamora-lover:iconlamora-lover: Apr 5, 2008, 11:42:24 AM
:nijafight: i was spamming your page! and i'll get a er...a...lemme think a minute...Locke on your ass! HA! no one and i mean no one can beat the great the beautiful the mighty locke-thorn of camorr-lamora

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locke lamora once said: ila justicca vei cala
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 5, 2008, 11:14:38 AM
The hell? XD Are you spamming my page? I'll send a bondsmage on your ass! :shakefist:

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
~lamora-lover:iconlamora-lover: Apr 5, 2008, 4:11:23 AM
THIS IS A HUG CERTIFICATE ! !

Send one to all your friends who you think deserve a hug (which, hopefully includes the person who sent it to you)!!

You might send it to your enemies as well!
It'll really make them stop and think!!!

If you don't receive this back, nobody likes you, and they wish you'd stop bugging them!

If you receive this back 1 time, open up! Find more friends, enemies, or enemies pretending to be friends

If you receive this back 2 times, you're off to a good start! (Unless you sent it to yourself! That's cheating!)

If you receive this back 3 times, you're a good friend.

If you receive this back 4 times, you're truly loved as a friend!!

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YOU'VE BEEN HUGGED!

Spread the DA love around! (you can copy and paste this message on their userpage!)

RULES:
1- You can hug the person who hugged you!
2- You -MUST- hug 6 other people, at least!
3- You should hug them in public! Paste it on their user page!
4- Random hugs are perfectly okay! (and sweet)
5- You should most definitely get started hugging right away!

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locke lamora once said: ila justicca vei cala
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Apr 2, 2008, 9:06:25 AM
I'm sorry, I'm out of the fandom. While I stilll adore and respect the artist, I have gotten ove my addiction. Many apologies.=)

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
~vampirekid-hikaru:iconvampirekid-hikaru: Apr 1, 2008, 8:54:16 PM
Hi hi,
are you still writing the Malice Mizer fanfiction? because i love it alot.

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~LawrenceHill:iconLawrenceHill: Mar 30, 2008, 9:19:53 PM
*Blushes* I'm flattered.
And Kai says he's afraid to bother you 'cause he thinks you hate him and would rather not have him coment on your page. Trying to be nice to everyone kinda makes him seem a bit unkind to someone...

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I'm plunged by a piece of a broken dream.
The knife of romance consealed deep within,
is presses against my half-formed skin.'
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Mar 29, 2008, 4:57:19 PM
Well, that's nice of him. How about he says hi himself? -__-

Yes, your poem was great. You're an amazing writer.

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"
~LawrenceHill:iconLawrenceHill: Mar 29, 2008, 11:21:25 AM Mood: Love
Oh my... You liked my poem. xD Thank you. (Oh, and Kai/Al tells me to say hi)

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'Tracing your wound with my lips,
I'm plunged by a piece of a broken dream.
The knife of romance consealed deep within,
is presses against my half-formed skin.'
*Iardacil:iconIardacil: Feb 26, 2008, 9:48:00 AM
I wanted to thank you so much for :+fav: for "The Eye of the storm" :hug:

I am so honored :blackrose:

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~Spree-X:iconSpree-X: Dec 24, 2007, 8:30:42 AM
merry christmas..

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~Seiyko:iconSeiyko: Dec 14, 2007, 11:18:51 AM
thanks for the fav !
=Scarlett1313:iconScarlett1313: Oct 13, 2007, 8:48:07 AM
Thanks so much for your support!

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*CapnFlynn:iconCapnFlynn: Oct 4, 2007, 10:15:18 AM
Thanks for the watch!

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=thrumyeye:iconthrumyeye: Sep 30, 2007, 9:03:45 AM
:boing: Tnx for your appreciation. (:+fav:) :boing:

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~AlHambra:iconAlHambra: Sep 29, 2007, 3:23:10 AM
Thank you for the fav!
~Light-Child:iconLight-Child: Sep 26, 2007, 4:08:41 AM
Haha, it's just kinda something that popped into my head one day, and so I wrote it here.

And by the way, thanks for all advice. You say you were unable to help, but I still appreciated the answer cause whether I liked it or not, you're absolutely right.

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"What annoys me? When people point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the bathroom is?"