#I'm sure the person who inspired this will evade a block to read this so.

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ok so this has been on my mind for a bit bc of some discord server drama, and hopefully this is common sense for everyone, but I still think it needs to be said:

if you commission an artist, you are purchasing a service, or buying an item. You are exchanging money for their time, attention, and skills.

You can totally appreciate what you have been given, and feel a greater fondness for the artist because of work they have done; and the artist can choose to interpret the commission as a personal favor, HOWEVER. This is not behavior that is to be demanded, and expected. Purchasing a commission is not equatable to purchasing friendship, or loyalty. Any conversation that arises over the course of the commission should not be inherently seen as a friend taking a sincere interest in your oc, it should be seen as a professional asking clarifying questions. Furthermore, the artist you have commissioned has no obligation to enjoy your company, and conversation afterwards, just because you have previously given them money. You wouldn't expect a barista to become your friend outside of work because they gave you your drink with a smile. Treat artists with professionalism, and respect.

#dataspeaks #I'm sure the person who inspired this will evade a block to read this so. #you are still completely free to use what you commissioned from me. I do not care. but please leave me alone.