[Pyromaniacal]

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I have a suggestion (now I know this may have been suggested before, I'm really sorry if it's annoying, you can ignore it after all it's only a suggestion):

Since there are a bunch of nonowners and also tons of people with like 3+ kias, for some of the last kias can nonowners get the first consideration or something? It doesn't seem fair for some people to get a bunch of kias while tons of people are left kia-less, say, because they aren't rich enough to get good art, can't code, or had a huge stroke of serious bad luck. This might be silly (excuse me if it is) but it would make some people really sad if they are left kia-less while other people just get a second, third, or fourth kia. I completely agree with your reasons that kias should close, just want to let those nonowners have a little more of a chance.

Please ignore this if it has been suggested before and/or is a silly idea.

Artists make plenty of non-owner kiamaras. We keep competitions without limits on who can enter because we believe everyone deserves a chance to win. If someone already has 3+ kiamaras, and their form is amazing, and the only thing that's "negative" is that they already have a few kias, the judges will not change their choice.
Almost all the bubble kias were non-owner, and there have been quite a few non-owner competitions in the past. There are tons of CS users, non-owners are bound to exist.
KIamaras will not be changing the way they consider entries because of "non-owner" and "owner" status.
If you have any specific suggestions on how you think we could improve (methods that are different from the ones you've mentioned) feel free to let someone on our team know.

If any of these answers are not satisfactory to you, feel free to PM me

I hadn't realized that.... thank you for clarifying!

[⟢ bee]

Omg, these are the babies my BFF has been talking about. <3

[northbound]

I know that lots of people are waiting for the 400th kia, and thought this might help.
Could apple maybe posting it with a cover so other artists could post more kias for people to try out for while apple worked on 400?
Hope this doesn't sound impatient or anything! c:

[Tano-kun]

I know that lots of people are waiting for the 400th kia, and thought this might help.
Could apple maybe posting it with a cover so other artists could post more kias for people to try out for while apple worked on 400?
Hope this doesn't sound impatient or anything! c:

I believe it has already been said that kias will be taking a brief hiatus once 400 is released, so I'm afraid even if Apple did do as you suggested, no new kias would be released.

kiamaras will be going on hiatus after 400 is posted

including the nursery

[AmberSky.]

Hiya! My Kiamara Nevan should have been aged 13 days ago, and I have asked Talon to age him, but she has not replied. I'm pretty sure she is busy, and that's absolutely fine, but is it ok to ask for another artist to age him for me? If so, are any artists currently open to do aging's? <3

[palmsprout]

I regret to say, Kiamaras are closing.

There will be no 400 first, they are closing now.
I'm truly sorry for those who really were hoping for a kiamara, and all those who really were an amazing part of the community. But I can't do this anymore.
The way many members of this community act, so vile and hurtful is just /wrong/. Kiamaras are /not/ worth the pain that people are causing.

I know I originally was planning on closing them after 500, but I'm not going to wait that long. They need to go now. This species was my baby, my precious thing that I love so much. It's no longer a joy at all to own. I know that stress and hardship is required for any good species, but this is getting to be way too much. It's not fun to own kiamaras, its not fun to be staff, its not even fun for a lot of members of the community. It's not worth it.

What does this mean for all the current kiamaras?

You may keep your kiamaras, no doubt about that. You may still RP, you may still draw them, you may still find them mates, you may still do almost everything.

But there will be no nursery. There will be no more litters, there will be no more staff growths. If you want your kiamara grown, you must do it yourself, or have another user willing to do it grow your kiamara.
You may /not/ under any circumstance make your own babies, or kiamaras at all for that matter. If you do, all of the kiamaras from /both/ offending users will be taken and put to better homes.

What about curling irons, horn potions, all those things?
Any people that have had staff already promise to do, they will still be done.
Any that aren't though, now must fall onto your shoulders. You may edit your own kiamara, or have another user do it for you. All must be cleared by me, apple, before being posted.

What about breeding items?
Currently, I'm not sure what to do about those. They won't be used though. I will need to decide what to do about them. Perhaps an exchange for another item? I will post an update when this is decided.

/Please remember/
Anything a staff member has already agreed to do, whether that be a growth, or a breeding, etc, they will be done.
If they have not, it is no longer their job. You are responsible for these things.

Kiamara rules are still in place. You still can be banned, you still can have your kiamaras taken from you. You are not free to do whatever you want and break rules.

If you have legitimate questions that are not answered already in this post, you may ask them. But do not spam. Do not post about how sad you are, how you might disagree with my decision, or agree, etc.

If you need staff approval on something, ask me. All staff are relieved from any new duties, and after they finish their to-do lists, all they need to do is if an artist needs to add you to your kiamara if you ask.

I really am sorry about all the new artists, as you didn't get to do much yet. If you are a staff member, and you haven't gotten a custom yet, you may make one for yourself.

Also, do not ask me about giving the species to another user, or re-opening them in the future. That is my business, not yours.

[tricks]

I respect you decision Apple <3 It does seem like people took them too seriously. As beautiful as they are, real people come first. I regret never owning one, but congratulations to everyone who does. I will miss this beautiful species. Thank to Apple and all of the artists for even making Kias.

Love,

Luck ^_^

[sheepsorrel]

i have some questions; i read the whole post so forgive me if it has been answered.
first- i'm sure growths will be done, but just making sure?
and will competitions in progress still go? thank you c:

EDIT: read over again. dont bother to answer #1

[palmsprout]

i have some questions; i read the whole post so forgive me if it has been answered. first- i'm sure growths will be done, but just making sure? and will competitions in progress still go? thank you c:

Of course

[dr. pupper]

Just a question, that doesn't really
have anything to do with me at all,
since, well I don't have one, but,
will kias still be gifted and put up
for re-adoption?