DarkArtist's End of the Line Thread

[devilof76]

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^^^^ the haters!

Leave Josh alone, you ^^^^s.

Good luck Josh.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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Josh, do what makes you happy.

I am happy for the few pieces I have of yours. And will treasure them always.

Hindsight is 20/20 and I wish I had picked up one of your Myers when I had the chance, but what can you do. I will always enjoy those that now have a permanent place in my collection.

 

[Indiana Fett]

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Josh. You rule. Plain and simple. Don't ever forget that bro!

P.S., GREAT post man. Looking forward to hearing from you when the shell shock has settled a bit.

Stay gold Ponyboy.

 

[LOTRFan]

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**** DELETED ****

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Ok... first of all...Here's the damn photo. I didn't lie.

Second of all, Matt... I totally understand your anger. I understand EVERYONE'S ^^^^ing anger. They and you are right to be pissed. I know I screwed up... I see it every god damned day, staring me right in the ^^^^ing face. I have to watch as life continues to screw me over and money keeps getting tighter and tighter, all while I am continuously getting messages.

I get about 200 emails every two days, not to mention the 10-15 PM's a day. I have about 45-50 open commissions out right now, and that's not including the 30 or so repaints. If I were to answer every single email, take photos of everything when it was requested.... Well.. I wouldn't have much ^^^^ing time to paint now would I?????

I understand the pissed off feelings, I really do. I am a solid 100% Grade A ^^^^ up. I didn't know what the Hell I was doing when I came on here, I still don't. I'm not a businessman and I am a mediocre artist at best. All I have going for me are a few lucky items and a nice demeanor.... it got me here. SCREWED like always....

I've always thought I did my best in here to keep people informed of what was going on in my life, and also... what it is like, the ^^^^ing blaring Hell it is to be a god damned customizer on this ^^^^ing site. It sucks, it sucks HARD. And I was stupid enough to try to make it work for me as a business. Well, I charged too little, took too much, was too damned nice... and guess where it got me? HERE. Everyone is pissed at me, my Wife is having seizures, we don't have any money, I'm selling damn near everything I own, and best of all... I've ruined my reputation and my artistic integrity is circling the toilet bowl.

As far as communication... the honest to God's truth is I just don't have the time to do it. If I devote my time to that, I can't work. If I work, I have to ignore everything else. It's the nature of where I am at right now.

And finally, ANYONE with a bone... please tell me now. I will send you back your ^^^^ as it stands... and we can be done with this. I will do it immediately, no problem. I'll send you an IOU for the difference and we will settle that when I can. But I can't deal with this ^^^^ anymore, you guys are going to make me jump off a bridge or something. I know I ^^^^ed up... I get it. I know I suck... I know it's not personal....

But what the Hell am I supposed to do?

Do I paint? Oh, but then I can't be emailing!!!

Do I email?? Oh, but then I can't ^^^^ing PAINT!

I am only one guy, a highly stressed... superbly pissed veteran with a history of mental episodes.... I'm walking the line here. Could lose my ^^^^ anytime now... Hell... I think I'm right about there.

Matt, I am not taking this out on you... I understand how you feel. You don't have to pay me another damn red cent. I wouldn't do that to you. If you want what is pictured shipped, I will. If you want me to hold on to the Joker head and paint it, then ship... I will. If you want me to paint the head and then ship... I will. Whatever will make you happy.

I know I ^^^^ed up guys... I am a terrible customizer, a terrible businessman... And when I am done with this backlog... this site will not see me again. I am ^^^^ing DONE with this ^^^^.

 

[LOTRFan]

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Josh this is what I wanted to avoid, the last thing I wanted was this type of response; honestly. I wasn't wanting to pour gasoline on the fire - in fact I am going to delete my post.

I don't know what your backlog looks like, and I don't know what it takes you to do your amazing work; I am not much of an artist personally, but I do understand the creative process, and how you can't rush that.

Josh, I wanted to keep this private, but I hadn't heard from you. I will PM you my phone number, maybe that is the best way to work this out?

 

[DarkArtist81]

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It's all good Matt, you don't have to delete the post. It's honest. It said what needed to be said. I know I am horrible at this... I should never have taken your money or anyone elses.

I swear if I could take it all back I would. I hate this now with every fiber of my being, I don't enjoy it anymore... I just look at my desk and want to slit my wrists. It's Hell on earth.

Leave the post. I would rather people see it, if anything it will get other people to let out their feelings and get some of that stuff out in the open. I will seriously send everyone their stuff back. I'll give them IOU's, my kidneys, quarts of blood, my figures, whatever it takes.

I'm just done with this. If it were up to me I would mail it back tomorrow, sell my collection, lock this thread and disappear from the site... focus on adult things and move on. I don't think my sanity can handle much more.

Whatever you want me to do with the figures I will, you deserve that Matt. You are a cool guy, and I hate to think that I am getting so bad that I am pushing my friends away and painting a poor portrait of myself. I'll do whatever needs to be done.

But please leave the post. It's truthful and important. It should stay. The damage is done, no need to pretend it didn't happen.

 

[Bannister]

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Ok... first of all...Here's the damn photo. I didn't lie.

Second of all, Matt... I totally understand your anger. I understand EVERYONE'S ^^^^ing anger. They and you are right to be pissed. I know I screwed up... I see it every god damned day, staring me right in the ^^^^ing face. I have to watch as life continues to screw me over and money keeps getting tighter and tighter, all while I am continuously getting messages.

I get about 200 emails every two days, not to mention the 10-15 PM's a day. I have about 45-50 open commissions out right now, and that's not including the 30 or so repaints. If I were to answer every single email, take photos of everything when it was requested.... Well.. I wouldn't have much ^^^^ing time to paint now would I?????

I understand the pissed off feelings, I really do. I am a solid 100% Grade A ^^^^ up. I didn't know what the Hell I was doing when I came on here, I still don't. I'm not a businessman and I am a mediocre artist at best. All I have going for me are a few lucky items and a nice demeanor.... it got me here. SCREWED like always....

I've always thought I did my best in here to keep people informed of what was going on in my life, and also... what it is like, the ^^^^ing blaring Hell it is to be a god damned customizer on this ^^^^ing site. It sucks, it sucks HARD. And I was stupid enough to try to make it work for me as a business. Well, I charged too little, took too much, was too damned nice... and guess where it got me? HERE. Everyone is pissed at me, my Wife is having seizures, we don't have any money, I'm selling damn near everything I own, and best of all... I've ruined my reputation and my artistic integrity is circling the toilet bowl.

As far as communication... the honest to God's truth is I just don't have the time to do it. If I devote my time to that, I can't work. If I work, I have to ignore everything else. It's the nature of where I am at right now.

And finally, ANYONE with a bone... please tell me now. I will send you back your ^^^^ as it stands... and we can be done with this. I will do it immediately, no problem. I'll send you an IOU for the difference and we will settle that when I can. But I can't deal with this ^^^^ anymore, you guys are going to make me jump off a bridge or something. I know I ^^^^ed up... I get it. I know I suck... I know it's not personal....

But what the Hell am I supposed to do?

Do I paint? Oh, but then I can't be emailing!!!

Do I email?? Oh, but then I can't ^^^^ing PAINT!

I am only one guy, a highly stressed... superbly pissed veteran with a history of mental episodes.... I'm walking the line here. Could lose my ^^^^ anytime now... Hell... I think I'm right about there.

Matt, I am not taking this out on you... I understand how you feel. You don't have to pay me another damn red cent. I wouldn't do that to you. If you want what is pictured shipped, I will. If you want me to hold on to the Joker head and paint it, then ship... I will. If you want me to paint the head and then ship... I will. Whatever will make you happy.

I know I ^^^^ed up guys... I am a terrible customizer, a terrible businessman... And when I am done with this backlog... this site will not see me again. I am ^^^^ing DONE with this ^^^^.

I think what you need to do is this. Once a week, you come here and post an update. Don't log on, don't post anywhere else. Just step away and do what you need to do. Whether that is taking care of personal business or painting. That sucks, but it is the only way you can get ^^^^ done. Make it known that that is what you are doing. For example make Wednesday update day or something. No more emails, no more PM's. Make a list of all outstanding customs and where each one stands. If possible put them in some kind of order and list them here. Each week update that list with whatever progress has been made. Some people won't like it, but if they are already unhappy it isn't going to make a difference anyway. I don't know if this option is possible, but it could be worth a try.

 

[LOTRFan]

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No Josh, my heart sank when I read your response; and esp when I can feel your hearache through the words.

Just call me when you have time man, I am sure we can come up with something. I greatly respect your talent, but more than that I want to maintain a friendship.

 

[Bannister]

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I'll give them IOU's, my kidneys, quarts of blood, my figures, whatever it takes.

Can I have your large ^^^^ please.

 

[Darklord Dave]

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I think what you need to do is this. Once a week, you come here and post an update. Don't log on, don't post anywhere else. Just step away and do what you need to do. Whether that is taking care of personal business or painting. That sucks, but it is the only way you can get ^^^^ done. Make it known that that is what you are doing. For example make Wednesday update day or something. No more emails, no more PM's. Make a list of all outstanding customs and where each one stands. If possible put them in some kind of order and list them here. Each week update that list with whatever progress has been made. Some people won't like it, but if they are already unhappy it isn't going to make a difference anyway. I don't know if this option is possible, but it could be worth a try.

I'm all for keeping deals off the forum, but this is an excellent idea for customizers that get overwhelmed and I suggested it a few times to others who have found themselves in similar situations.

 

[eighthsamurai]

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josh, sorry to read your latest posts. it sounds like you're right on the edge once again, and that's not a good place to be, EXCEPT that you're also so close to seeing the end of the rainbow. however long it takes, just think how amazing it'll feel when you finally get there, beat the living piss out of the little leprechaun punk standing in your way, and taking home that pot of gold, quart of whisky and collection of porn the little bastard was standing over.

you're close. take your time. you've hated this thing for almost 2 years now. it would be a shame to let it break you down at this stage. you've been through worse i'm sure. just take your time, and don't let it kill you.

as for international shipping, for my stuff, i've said it before, but just a reminder - i definitely want to pay extra for priority registered shipping. that way there's no doubt as to where those heads will go. please please please could you make sure you make a mark next to my name as a reminder (or send me a one word email with the extra amount to pay and i'll paypal you asap). it would be a gut-wrench suplex to have waited so long to see DA work, just to have some scumbag cheapass postman use them as his dog's chew toys.

i've posted this guy in your thread before. but this time.... he's going it alone. and he needs to be more determined than ever, to come out stronger than ever.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AemCeiuI_k

"REPAIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNTTTTTTSSS!!!! REPAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNTTTTSSSSSS!!!!!"

 

[Eli26]

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It's all good Matt, you don't have to delete the post. It's honest. It said what needed to be said. I know I am horrible at this... I should never have taken your money or anyone elses.

I swear if I could take it all back I would. I hate this now with every fiber of my being, I don't enjoy it anymore... I just look at my desk and want to slit my wrists. It's Hell on earth.

Leave the post. I would rather people see it, if anything it will get other people to let out their feelings and get some of that stuff out in the open. I will seriously send everyone their stuff back. I'll give them IOU's, my kidneys, quarts of blood, my figures, whatever it takes.

I'm just done with this. If it were up to me I would mail it back tomorrow, sell my collection, lock this thread and disappear from the site... focus on adult things and move on. I don't think my sanity can handle much more.

Whatever you want me to do with the figures I will, you deserve that Matt. You are a cool guy, and I hate to think that I am getting so bad that I am pushing my friends away and painting a poor portrait of myself. I'll do whatever needs to be done.

But please leave the post. It's truthful and important. It should stay. The damage is done, no need to pretend it didn't happen.

Oh coming from a guy who has waited for stuff as well, stop being a girl. We love yeah, even those who wait for your stuff. Expect frustration to be built, but understand we can be a forgiving bunch.

I don't think you should give up this gig. This is what you're great at, and what people love about you, and of course, there are many other reasons why you're respected. Much more important than this, but this is your love. It still is, but like everything else, even the loves of our lives can be royal ^^^^^es. Just better prepare yourself for the future so that this never happens again.

Don't ever give up.

It is my job to be a girl on these forums.

And I do a good job of it!

Badmoon does a better job though.. who the frick is heterosexual and can openly admit to being a fan of Twilight? Like really. Josh you're all kinds of man. Badmoon is not man at all.

 

[LordAzrael]

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That Roschach looks awesome Josh

 

[Wanderer]

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Josh I know things are coming to a head but keep going bro. Get this workload done then take a break from ALL work for a while. You need to recharge mentally, emotionally and creatively. Sometimes ^^^^ builds and builds until you need to hit the release valve. You've hit that point by the sounds of it. Keep it together bro and you'll come back stronger
Nash

 

[drjedisith]

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josh dont come back here and post til youre done. all of us who understand and are waiting will understand. the others who are not quite getting it can just wait til they get it in the mail. seriously man you dont need to keep telling everyone everything. just get it done and ignore everyone. if anyone wants their order cancelled or change of address have them put that in the title. this is just dumb. it is what it is people.
anymore complaints should just be deleted mods. josh has spoken. now everyone wait or shut up. i have been waiting too so i speak non biased

 

[DarkArtist81]

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I appreciate all of the responses guys, but Matt was right to say what he did. I AM horrible with the updates and keeping tabs on all of the people I am doing work for.

I would adapt a new system, but that takes a lot of time to implement and a lot of time to manage. I don't have that kind of time to play with. All I can do is keep trudging forward and working on what I can, when I can.

I'm sorry to all of my long waiting customers though, I know I let you all down... and I am truly sorry for that.

I'm dead serious though. When I am done, this thread will be locked and I won't be here. I might peek in on the forums here and there, but after I am done, I'm also done as a customizer on Freaks. You might still see my work pop up on Ebay here or there, or on Horrorbid, but I'm done with being a paid slave.

 

[eczamurai]

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Josh, reading about your statement of not shipping anymore internationally has me wondering what happens when you finish the Ash I have on order with you? Since I'm located in the Netherlands?

cheers!

Jeroen

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Any old orders are exempt, you guys are all good. I just lost a HT Dutch that was sent to the UK so I am feeling a bit burned on that right now. Tracking would have cost me an extra $60... So I just got royally screwed.

Now I just have to hope it arrives safe somehow or gets returned to me... otherwise.. I have to shell out money I don't have to pay the refund to the guy who bought it.

 

[Bannister]

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Any old orders are exempt, you guys are all good. I just lost a HT Dutch that was sent to the UK so I am feeling a bit burned on that right now. Tracking would have cost me an extra $60... So I just got royally screwed.

Now I just have to hope it arrives safe somehow or gets returned to me... otherwise.. I have to shell out money I don't have to pay the refund to the guy who bought it.

Have you checked the customs number? I know it isn't detailed tracking, but it is still something.