Sesshy-kun [2008-12-17 03:43:19 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! Welcome to dA! Wanna be friends?
Despite what 'star-blazer' said in their comment, don't get rid of your Pico to Chico picture please! >.< It's a great reference for me! Thanks!

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DorianHarper [2008-12-09 00:00:14 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to dA!!
I see that you're new here, so perhaps I should explain the rules to you^^ deviantArt is a site where people post artwork in which they themselves have done, not work that they found on the internet and really liked. Sites such as photobucket can be used for that sort of activity, but not deviantArt. Here on dA, it is known as "art theft" to post work that you yourself did not do.
What is "art theft" exactly? It's when someone puts up work that they themselves have not done, thus violating the rules of deviantArt. When you have performed art theft, you are violating the laws of copyright, which is a legal issue. As a published author, I know all about the laws of copyright, and they are very strict. If the original artist was to find out of your posting of their work here on deviantArt, they have the right to sue you for up to $250,000. It has happened here on deviantArt before, actually. If the staff also becomes notified that work was posted by someone other than the original artist, you can forcefully have the deviations removed, and suffer what is called being "banned". When one is banned, they are not allowed back onto deviantArt.
So, all I am asking, so that you can have a safe and enjoyable time here on deviantArt, is that you please remove all deviations in which you have not done yourself. I'm certain that by posting some of your own work (whether it be photography, paintings, drawings, digital work, poems, or stories) people will enjoy it!! Friends and fans are made through honesty, after all
So, please remove the deviations that you have not done, so that you can enjoy your time here, and be safe.
Thank you!

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