morea
09-24-2008, 04:22 PM
Welcome to the best graphic design related forum on the net!
Here at the GDF we welcome members from all walks of life, all parts of the world, and with all levels of experience. This is a "mecca" for designers of all sorts… a place to learn, to share, and to grow.
If you haven't registered yet, please feel free to do so, and then go to the "Introductions (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45)" section and introduce yourself. We’re always happy to meet others who share our love for design.
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IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE YOU POST:
Threads in this forum always rank very highly in various search engines. That means that anything that you post here can come up in a Google search.
If you register using your real name or if you post your (full name, company name, client's company name) and then go on a full-blown rant or otherwise do something to embarass yourself, there's a good chance that your boss, your client, your significant other, or whoever else you DON'T want seeing it will stumble across it at some point.
It is against forum policy to delete threads after they have replies, so do not ask us to delete that logo you weren't supposed to post, that rant against your boss or client, or any other inappropriate post because we can not, and will not do it.
As stated in our Acceptable Use Policy (http://www.jupitermedia.com/corporate/privacy/aup.html), by using this forum, you authorize WebMediaBrands to continue to display your contributions to the site. We can not and will not delete your account or your posts, and we also can not change your user name.
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FORUM RULES
1. Do not advertise here. ONE discreet link to your Graphic design portfolio in your signature is acceptable, but blatant advertising and commercial links are not. (This includes posting referral links and links to other forums.) Please see this thread (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48137) for more information about signatures.
Advertising in private messages is also not allowed. (If anyone receives any spam advertising in a private message, please click the small triangular red and white icon in the upper right side of the PM header bar. This will alert the admin and moderators so we can take care of it.)
2. Be civil. Do not attack people personally. On the net, this is called “flaming.” Posts should advance the discussion and, while it’s OK for the discussion to get heated, the heat should be directed towards the issues, not towards other members. See our GDF Code of Conduct (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7787) for more information.
3. This is a professional forum. Therefore, we will not tolerate discussion of illegal activities on these boards, including, but not limited to, pirated software or how to steal fonts.
4. Do not request free work here. Graphic design is how we earn a living. If you ask us to work for free, your thread will be deleted, and you will be banned. And we'll probably laugh at you.
5. You will, if asked by a representative of the forums, cease posting any content and/or links that are deemed offensive, objectionable, in violation of the forum rules, or in poor taste by the staff of the forums. Failure to do so will result in a temporary or permanent suspension.
6. Do not disrupt a forum by deliberately posting repeated irrelevant messages or posting the same question in multiple areas of the forum (also known as "flooding"). It makes things confusing and unorganized. Most regular members find new threads by clicking the "New Posts" link at the top of the page, so they will find your thread easily even if it is not in a part of the forum that they frequent. There is no need to post things more than once.
7. Discussions about pricing are not allowed. This (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21482) thread explains why.
8. Do not take someone else's work that has been posted for critique and "redo" it for them. We encourage members to offer suggestions to improve a piece, and if the point that you are trying to make is difficult to explain a quick sketch might help to illustrate your point, but posting your own "alternate" design is not going to help another member learn anything. Even if your intention was to be helpful, the original poster may be offended that you did the work "for" them. Sharing your thoughts in your own words allows the original poster to interpret your ideas according to their own style and tastes and the work remains their own creation.
9. Do not post someone else's design for critique. It is our policy to only allow critiques of work posted by the original artist. The critiquing process is almost as personal of an interaction between the artist and their peers as it is between the artist and client. Do not post someone else's design for critique. (The major exception to this rule is when a major company or corporation has a publicly announced branding or rebranding such as the recent ones for the 2012 Olympics, Quark and AT&T. These are fair game.)
10. If you post anything (text, links, or designs) that include nudity, vulgar language, sexual themes, or otherwise potentially offensive material, please label it "NSFW" ("not safe for work"). This serves as a warning to others that if your images are not something you would want your boss to see over your shoulder - or in the case of someone working from home, they are not appropriate for small children. If the images are included directly in the post, please include "NSFW" in the thread title.
FORUM NETIQUETTE - informal rules of online behavior here at GDF
1. Search First! We welcome your questions and we have members here with expertise in all areas of the industry. There IS, however, a good chance that your question has been asked and answered before. (Note: "google" can be your friend!) Please take a minute and do a quick forum search before posting. Check out our Frequently Discussed Topics (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33048) thread and have a quick look at the stickies in the "Resources (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23)" section. If you don't find what you're looking for then feel free to ask away!
2. Be specific in your post to help us to help you by giving as detailed a description of your problem as possible, and be sure and include what program, platform and operating system you are using. Try to be patient (especially on weekends!) as members check in from all different time zones, and at all hours of the day.
3. Share! If you discover an answer to an issue, post the solution you found for others instead of just posting "Never mind, I fixed it".
4. When starting a new thread, use a descriptive SUBJECT line. "Need help with font defaulting" is good. "Please Help" is not. The more specific and descriptive your subject line is, the better - since our forum posts are indexed by large search engines and more people will be able to find your post!
5. PLEASE DO NOT POST IN ALL CAPS. It’s the equivalent of shouting.
6. Try to use proper English. Posts full of poor spelling, no punctuation, grammar, and constant "chatspeak" (ie: "U" for "you", "4" for "for", etc) make a post very difficult to read. An occasional 'LOL', or 'OMG' is ok as long as it doesn't get out of hand. Regular posters do not want to have to decipher every post that comes their way. This is a professional forum and you will be taken more seriously if you present yourself professionally.
Please understand that our intention is not to make your time here any less enjoyable. We're just trying to keep the forums organized and easy to use. Enjoy your stay at the GDF! :)
Here at the GDF we welcome members from all walks of life, all parts of the world, and with all levels of experience. This is a "mecca" for designers of all sorts… a place to learn, to share, and to grow.
If you haven't registered yet, please feel free to do so, and then go to the "Introductions (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45)" section and introduce yourself. We’re always happy to meet others who share our love for design.
________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE YOU POST:
Threads in this forum always rank very highly in various search engines. That means that anything that you post here can come up in a Google search.
If you register using your real name or if you post your (full name, company name, client's company name) and then go on a full-blown rant or otherwise do something to embarass yourself, there's a good chance that your boss, your client, your significant other, or whoever else you DON'T want seeing it will stumble across it at some point.
It is against forum policy to delete threads after they have replies, so do not ask us to delete that logo you weren't supposed to post, that rant against your boss or client, or any other inappropriate post because we can not, and will not do it.
As stated in our Acceptable Use Policy (http://www.jupitermedia.com/corporate/privacy/aup.html), by using this forum, you authorize WebMediaBrands to continue to display your contributions to the site. We can not and will not delete your account or your posts, and we also can not change your user name.
________________________________________________
FORUM RULES
1. Do not advertise here. ONE discreet link to your Graphic design portfolio in your signature is acceptable, but blatant advertising and commercial links are not. (This includes posting referral links and links to other forums.) Please see this thread (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48137) for more information about signatures.
Advertising in private messages is also not allowed. (If anyone receives any spam advertising in a private message, please click the small triangular red and white icon in the upper right side of the PM header bar. This will alert the admin and moderators so we can take care of it.)
2. Be civil. Do not attack people personally. On the net, this is called “flaming.” Posts should advance the discussion and, while it’s OK for the discussion to get heated, the heat should be directed towards the issues, not towards other members. See our GDF Code of Conduct (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7787) for more information.
3. This is a professional forum. Therefore, we will not tolerate discussion of illegal activities on these boards, including, but not limited to, pirated software or how to steal fonts.
4. Do not request free work here. Graphic design is how we earn a living. If you ask us to work for free, your thread will be deleted, and you will be banned. And we'll probably laugh at you.
5. You will, if asked by a representative of the forums, cease posting any content and/or links that are deemed offensive, objectionable, in violation of the forum rules, or in poor taste by the staff of the forums. Failure to do so will result in a temporary or permanent suspension.
6. Do not disrupt a forum by deliberately posting repeated irrelevant messages or posting the same question in multiple areas of the forum (also known as "flooding"). It makes things confusing and unorganized. Most regular members find new threads by clicking the "New Posts" link at the top of the page, so they will find your thread easily even if it is not in a part of the forum that they frequent. There is no need to post things more than once.
7. Discussions about pricing are not allowed. This (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21482) thread explains why.
8. Do not take someone else's work that has been posted for critique and "redo" it for them. We encourage members to offer suggestions to improve a piece, and if the point that you are trying to make is difficult to explain a quick sketch might help to illustrate your point, but posting your own "alternate" design is not going to help another member learn anything. Even if your intention was to be helpful, the original poster may be offended that you did the work "for" them. Sharing your thoughts in your own words allows the original poster to interpret your ideas according to their own style and tastes and the work remains their own creation.
9. Do not post someone else's design for critique. It is our policy to only allow critiques of work posted by the original artist. The critiquing process is almost as personal of an interaction between the artist and their peers as it is between the artist and client. Do not post someone else's design for critique. (The major exception to this rule is when a major company or corporation has a publicly announced branding or rebranding such as the recent ones for the 2012 Olympics, Quark and AT&T. These are fair game.)
10. If you post anything (text, links, or designs) that include nudity, vulgar language, sexual themes, or otherwise potentially offensive material, please label it "NSFW" ("not safe for work"). This serves as a warning to others that if your images are not something you would want your boss to see over your shoulder - or in the case of someone working from home, they are not appropriate for small children. If the images are included directly in the post, please include "NSFW" in the thread title.
FORUM NETIQUETTE - informal rules of online behavior here at GDF
1. Search First! We welcome your questions and we have members here with expertise in all areas of the industry. There IS, however, a good chance that your question has been asked and answered before. (Note: "google" can be your friend!) Please take a minute and do a quick forum search before posting. Check out our Frequently Discussed Topics (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33048) thread and have a quick look at the stickies in the "Resources (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23)" section. If you don't find what you're looking for then feel free to ask away!
2. Be specific in your post to help us to help you by giving as detailed a description of your problem as possible, and be sure and include what program, platform and operating system you are using. Try to be patient (especially on weekends!) as members check in from all different time zones, and at all hours of the day.
3. Share! If you discover an answer to an issue, post the solution you found for others instead of just posting "Never mind, I fixed it".
4. When starting a new thread, use a descriptive SUBJECT line. "Need help with font defaulting" is good. "Please Help" is not. The more specific and descriptive your subject line is, the better - since our forum posts are indexed by large search engines and more people will be able to find your post!
5. PLEASE DO NOT POST IN ALL CAPS. It’s the equivalent of shouting.
6. Try to use proper English. Posts full of poor spelling, no punctuation, grammar, and constant "chatspeak" (ie: "U" for "you", "4" for "for", etc) make a post very difficult to read. An occasional 'LOL', or 'OMG' is ok as long as it doesn't get out of hand. Regular posters do not want to have to decipher every post that comes their way. This is a professional forum and you will be taken more seriously if you present yourself professionally.
Please understand that our intention is not to make your time here any less enjoyable. We're just trying to keep the forums organized and easy to use. Enjoy your stay at the GDF! :)