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This here is a thread by and for Gaians who feel strongly about their favourite website, and who don't approve of the new "Sponsered Offers" deal Gaia has entered into.

For more info on that, please visit this thread, or these fine fellows.



...But yeah, rather than whine and moan and generally Mcsourface about the problem, why don't we do something that's fun for everyone involved, eh?

How does an art contest suit your fancy? An art contest that's completely free to enter, and in which you have the total freedom to draw anyone you like, even yourself? An art contest where everyone goes away with a participation gift, but there are some great prizes to boot?

  • 1st Prize: Gaia-Tan, the much saught-after superkawaii personification of the Gaian spirit!

  • 2nd Prize: Kiki Kitty, Gaia's favourite mischevious white feline mascot!

  • 3rd Prize: Gogh Reed, the popular evolution item that showcases a series of funky, colourful and elemental artistic poses!

  • 4th, 5th and 6th Prize: A G9 Laptop, because after dabbling in some of those spyware-riddled offers, you're gonna need a new computer!

  • 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Prize: Gwee the Dragon, another cute mascot of Gaia, this time with firebreathing and gold hoarding action!

  • 11th to 20th Prize: A Wingding Shirt, so you can help us protest and spell out things like "SAVE OUR SITE" in towns and zOMG!


...And everyone gets a free SOS picket sign for taking part!

CONTEST START: 21st June 2009
CONTEST END: 1st September 2009 ITS OVERRRR

Wanna know more? Read on!
 
     
 


So yeah, this contest does have rules, but they're not all that strict! Have a read here if you're interested in taking part!


  • What are we meant to be drawing?
    Well, that's up to you in alot of ways! It has to be Gaian people though. For instance, you could draw yourself, or draw your friends, or draw the Gaia staff (like Lanzer or whoever), or even draw the NPCs or characters from evolving items like Alruna or Kink! You can draw singles, or groups, or massive great mobs of people. The catch? They have to be protesting against Gaia's Sponsered Offers, using the "SAVE OUR SITE" picket sign or something similar of your own design! Gotta keep on message, people! Any art that's not clearly protesting about offers won't be accepted, so make your pickets clear to see!

  • How do we get the prizes?
    When the contest reaches its conclusion, a friend of mine with no connection to any of the people entering (thus eliminating bias) will judge their personal favourite pieces of art, and award the prizes to their favourites in order. There's no solid criteria as to what's best, it's just what tickles their fancy! Naturally, They'll be impressed by great artwork, but humour and originality prolly play a part too. You won't get extra points for drawing me, so no brown-nosing! Participation prizes will be handed out as and when art is submitted. Don't worry if you recieve a picket sign, it's not the boobyprize! You might still get a better prize when the contest ends, everyone gets a picket sign!


  • Anything else to consider?
    Yeah, totally;
  • You can only win once; Feel free to submit as much art as you like, but you can't win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! I'll simply choose what I consider your best piece and disregard the others, even if they're great too. Same goes for participation gifts, one per person I'm afraid!
  • Treat everyone with respect; Don't disrespect people's art or insult anyone. Even if you support Gaia offers, this is no place to sour the mood by telling people why you think they're wrong. This is a friendly place and welcome to all, it's just run by people who are against offers. You can discuss, sure, but no flaming.
  • Don't steal artwork; the risk of a contest like this is that it's so open and free for the artist, that the artist could just find any old picture and submit it. All art has to be relevent and created by you. If I suspect otherwise, I'll not accept the piece!
  • Keep the artwork above belt!; I understand people feel angry about offers, and you're free to express that in your artwork, but don't go too far. For instance, no graphic depictions of yourself killing Lanzer or taking a dump in the Gaia-HQ watercooler. xd If I think something's a bit too nasty, I'll not accept it, but feel free to express yourself however you like. This should be a positive thread though, not a place for hulk-like rage.


  • Sounds great! How do I submit an entry, though?
    Simple, just draw/create the art, upload it somewhere Gaia-friendly (like Photobucket) and post a link to it in the thread. You can post the image in the thread too, like in "img" tags, but please be careful not to stretch the page! When I see your art, I'll add it to the post below.

    All set? Get to it!
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    This is where I'll put your name and your art when you submit it! Please be patient if I don't do it immediately, I'll try to check and update as often as possible but I do have a life outside Gaia too! xd

    iVegan Penguin
    opal12
    Tsuba-dokio
    Collapsing-Apocalypse [1]
    Collapsing-Apocalypse [2]
    Princuu
    Michelle Chiba
    leise7
    Zuix [1]
    Lady Pookie
    The DarkDragonLord_s Son
    oOJozeyOo [1]
    Par Exemple
    crazypieloverangel
    Fallen Insanity [1]
    Fallen Insanity [2]
    Lou-Tan
    Quom
    neko_aousagi
    Blessed Soldier [1]
    Blessed Soldier [2]
    flashstick
    Ricecake_chu
    TentaSpy [1]
    Emilia Fox
    Kurobashi
    TentaSpy [2]
    xXdrejjXx [1]
    robot_renegade [1]
    Blessed Soldier [3]
    robot_renegade [2]
    Queen In a Box [1]
    xXdrejjXx [2]
    xXdrejjXx [3]
    xXdrejjXx [4]
    Dann-Der [1]
    Dann-Der [2]
    xXdrejjXx [5]
    Queen In a Box [2]
    Androgyne V
    xXdrejjXx [6]
    Dann-Der [3]
    Dann-Der [4]
    Bandit Aitsu
    Lil_LocoCocoa [1]
    oOJozeyOo [2]
    xXdrejjXx [7]
    iBev
    Dann-Der [5]
    Snoopyrules2 [1]
    Spazork
    Mintie_Cakie [1]
    Lil_LocoCocoa [2]
    Xen_10 [1]
    Xen_10 [2]
    a rare cookie [1]
    aragonkaylaa
    crimson pony
    Mintie_Cakie [2]
    Flameinexile
    Gethesmain
    Snoopyrules2 [2]
    CrystaIRose
    Sagatarius677
    Zuix [2]
    0_MizuKii_0
    XxXSheenaXxX
    Mlle Rose
    CosmicDustBunny
    Mister Lolligump
    kisa_tiger13666
    Coco Loops
    Chaos Transformation
    yumiko6a
    a rare cookie [2]
    a rare cookie [3]
    a rare cookie [4]
    a rare cookie [5]
    a rare cookie [6]
    a rare cookie [7]
    a rare cookie [8]
    Fallen Tenshi Wish [1]
    Red_Head01 [1]
    Fallen Tenshi Wish [2]
    Red_Head01 [2]
    Bunai
    aRcHi_0927
    -Omfg its Sora-
    Amulet_Ruby
    The_Witch_Aryllia
    a rare cookie [9]
    a rare cookie [10]
    Fallen Tenshi Wish [3]
    a rare cookie [11]
    Rhi


    Can't draw, but want art of yourself protesting? Why not check out the SOS Art Shop?
    Click the image below to go there!
     
         
     


    This is where I'll list the winners, and namecheck people who've made this contest what it is today!

    WINNERS

    At long last, I'm proud to announce that my panel of judges have chosen these 20 winners! Congratulations to you all, and for all those who took part and didn't win, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the effort and support. If I could afford prizes for you all, I would've given them willingly!

    1.) Kurobashi
    2.) Mister Lolligump
    3.) CrystaIRose
    4.) Bandit Aitsu
    5.) Red_Head01
    6.) Rhi
    7.) Amulet_Ruby
    8.) Gethesmain
    9.) Blessed Soldier
    10.) iBev
    11.) Emilia Fox
    12.) -Omfg its Sora-
    13.) Spazork
    14.) Princuu
    15.) robot_renegade
    16.) crazypieloverangel
    17.) yumiko6a
    18.) CosmicDustBunny
    19.) aRcHi_0927
    20.) Collapsing-Apocalypse



    DONATORS

    Since all the prizes (bar about 100k's worth) pretty much come from my pocket, I stand to be quite poor again after this. If anyone wants to help me rebuild a bit of wealth, I'll name them here as thanks. 3nodding

    Death_Shadow151 donated a robust pile of weird and wonderful items. Thankyou! heart
    Shiori Miko donated 5 SOS picket signs! I'll make sure to hand them out to participants, thankyou! heart
    Gigaforce19 donated 12 SOS picket signs! Another wonderful contribution. Thanks! heart
    Tsuba-dokio made us art AND donated 5500g! Thanks a bundle, that's so generous! heart
    Penelope Difference donated loads of gold and items, and gold items. o_o In gold alone around 24.2k That's a big donation. Thanks so, so much. heart heart
    neko_aousagi donated 2k immediately after making some fun art. A great help to the contest, thankyou! heart
    Lou-Tan donated 26k and a heap of items, from scars to carrots! AND she did art for the contest! Thanks alot! heart
    thief Jing donated a (going by his username, potentially stolen) hefty 32k! That's worth more than some of my prizes! Thank you! heart
    Bandit Aitsu donated a load of furniture, a mysterious potion and nearly 1.4k in gold! AND he made some art! Thanks! heart
    aragonkaylaa donated 3k and made us art! Lovely stuff, thankyou! heart
    crimson pony donated 2 picket signs and 1.5k, as well as making art! Thanks! heart
    Reychielia donated an ORLY hat! That's really awesome, thankyou! heart

    SPECIAL THANKS

    Special thanks to The Chipmunk Scourge, who helped fund the contest before it began with the donation of her Jinxi's Charm.

    Special thanks to all the people of the Remove Offers From Gaia! guild, who took me in, listened to various rants, and for whom I make this contest on behalf of. Check them out.
    Oh, um. Looks like they've become a pro offers guild. I don't want safer offers, I want no offers. >shrugs< Oh well.

    Special thanks to Summertide who created this topic. If you're wondering why we're protesting, this is a good place to start to see why.

    Special thanks to The Pistolera who made this little protest picture, which while not quite eligable for the contest is still worthy of a picket sign and a mention in the Hall of Awesome.

    Special thanks to Penelope Difference, who's sadly decided to leave Gaia, but generously chose to hand over many of her possessions and gold to me. gonk heart I feel like those Scientologist creeps who get old dying ladies to pledge their savings to the "church". ;__;

    Special thanks to Gil Pizzaeater, Lou-tan, Tsuba Dokio, Collapsing-Apocalypse, TentaSpy, xXdrejjXx and everyone else who often swings by and keeps the thread alive with their friendly chatting.

    And special thanks of course to Gaiaonline itself, who, though I dislike their recent marketing decision, have provided me entertainment for almost 5 years now. I only complain because I care. crying
         
    Open for business! If anyone feels like making some banners for this place, that's cool too. =3 But yeah, as of now, the contest is OPEN!
     
         
     
    This should be fun. And a great way to advertise. Really excellent idea.

         
    la dentelle
    This should be fun. And a great way to advertise. Really excellent idea.



    Thanks ^^ I hope it serves to raise the guild profile, but if nothing else it'll be fun. heart
     
         
     
    Its a shame I couldn't post this somewhere in the GCD where people who care about the issue go, but this is the right forum. heart Remember, anyone can enter, everyone gets a picket sign, and it's free!
         
    Slowish start so far. You'd think people have something against drawing a picture of themselves holding a protest sign and potentially winning a Gaia-tan. surprised
     
         
         
     
    Awesome idea!
         



    Come to my friend's art shop!♥
    Added a link to the SOS art shop in the Submissions area. 3nodding

    @This Imperfect Harmony; Thanks! It's not often people win prizes for drawing pretty much whoever they like, is it? xd
     
         
         
     
    Masquerade! Paper faces on parade. Masquerade!


    I may do one, but it might not be until next week after all the madness IRL here is mostly over with. I have been leaving my tablet and PS to rot.... >.>


    Hide your face so the world will never find you.
     
         
    twisted I am Dear Sarah Brightman's official stalker worst nightmare. twisted

    Phantom 2? ARE YOU ******** KIDDING ME? WHAT KIND OF BULLSHIT IS THAT SIR WEBBER!? I WANT MY LAWYER!!!!
    HAI! :3


    Good luck with your contest >W<

    ill "atempt" to try and draw it but it will turn out horrible D:
     
         
    - Random comments and Pm's are loved owo -

    - I want my trading pass back D:< -
     
    Opera Phantomess
    Masquerade! Paper faces on parade. Masquerade!


    I may do one, but it might not be until next week after all the madness IRL here is mostly over with. I have been leaving my tablet and PS to rot.... >.>


    Hide your face so the world will never find you.


    This contest should be up a while, a good month or two at least, though I haven't decided on an end date. heart No rush!
         
    Death_Shadow151
    HAI! :3


    Good luck with your contest >W<

    ill "atempt" to try and draw it but it will turn out horrible D:


    Thanks for the donation! It was quite the charming pile of junky goodness. xd
    Don't worry about artistic ability too much. Just have fun. ^^
     
         
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