[Neah]

I can relate to what all of you are feeling. I'm sure some of you have seen me around recently due to me being more active or maybe you've seen my breeding center or 100 themes challenge. Every now and then I'll go and click through the galleries of people who have adopted a design I've created and it always hurts a little when I see they haven't used that character. And when I've recently just returned with the confidence to start designing again it isn't exactly the greatest thing to be feeling. I can't really say I'm the best caretaker, no one can. I mean, sometimes I'll go for weeks without coloring a character in but I always try.

It's really the least we can do to go say thanks to the person who designed it or take the time to color the character in at least once or maybe use it in an RP. So, that's all I guess. You guys probably haven't ever seen me come forward like this since I normally just say you're welcome or such then go back to my little corner but I'm taking this moment to speak up now.

Please, take care of your characters and be kind to the ones who supply them.

Thanks,
~Dirk

[Solanum]

It's really the least we can do to go say thanks to the person who designed it or take the time to color the character in at least once or maybe use it in an RP. So, that's all I guess. You guys probably haven't ever seen me come forward like this since I normally just say you're welcome or such then go back to my little corner but I'm taking this moment to speak up now.

~Dirk

The thing with this is that some people just don't do these things or can't do these things.
Like, I can't use Oekaki. Not because I can't use the programme, just that I can't do art things at all because I haven't got the artistic skill. And a lot of people roleplay privately, or write stories for themselves, or whatever else. Not everything is public.
You can't just assume that because you can't see it, doesn't mean that the character isn't cared for, it might just be the way that person uses their characters. Now if they have other characters and they are doing these things but not with the one in question then yeah okay, that's a fair assumption to make. But just because you're capable of doing these things, doesn't mean that other people are as well. Some people just don't like posting these things for others to see as they get embarrassed.
I mean, I'm an okay writer, but I don't post my writing around because I get quite embarrassed, like what if it's not good enough. And that affects a lot more people than you might think.

I'm not saying that your point isn't true for some, I'm just saying that not all ^^
So don't stop designing because of something you just don't know. Design for yourself, your friends, other people when you feel like it, because if designing is something that you enjoy doing then don't stop it because of other people.

[Neah]

The thing with this is that some people just don't do these things or can't do these things.
Like, I can't use Oekaki. Not because I can't use the programme, just that I can't do art things at all because I haven't got the artistic skill. And a lot of people roleplay privately, or write stories for themselves, or whatever else. Not everything is public.
You can't just assume that because you can't see it, doesn't mean that the character isn't cared for, it might just be the way that person uses their characters. Now if they have other characters and they are doing these things but not with the one in question then yeah okay, that's a fair assumption to make. But just because you're capable of doing these things, doesn't mean that other people are as well. Some people just don't like posting these things for others to see as they get embarrassed.
I mean, I'm an okay writer, but I don't post my writing around because I get quite embarrassed, like what if it's not good enough. And that affects a lot more people than you might think.

I'm not saying that your point isn't true for some, I'm just saying that not all ^^
So don't stop designing because of something you just don't know. Design for yourself, your friends, other people when you feel like it, because if designing is something that you enjoy doing then don't stop it because of other people.

I'm aware of this, and going back to reread what I wrote I realize that it comes across differently but it is intended for people fully capable of doing it and yet don't. I see people who color things in all the time adopt my designs then neglect them. But I do apologize for coming off in a way that was admittedly a little offensive. ^^

I guess what I wanted to say was that people who adopt characters then don't use them what-so-ever even though they are fully capable of doing such and have no restrictions should try their best to take care of said character.

And trust me, I'm not going to let something like this get in the way of my designing. I fully plan to continue in the future. ^^ I hope I cleared up any misunderstanding.

[All Might]

Oh, I'm happy.
It's finally in words, I agree wholeheartedly.
(I also admit to only really having a few characters, that I've never let go.)

Once I've breathed life in to a character, I don't let them fade.
But a random design is another story.

I'm still an artist.
I want to create without having to emotionally attach myself too much to every piece.

But, I digress- I've said these things to friends when speaking warmly of my character Mulina, my fursona and my other half.
Who, recently I was joking about getting usurped by a new character I was calling 'Mint'
But, really- Mint is just for a Fursuit.

Mulina is and will forever be my baby, along with Sil- Running with Time, Kiyoshi.. and all the rest have their moments where I create art of them but to each of them their story is waiting to unfold.

My characters each and every one of them has a small piece of my soul.

[corrosive_limes]

@ Dirk Strider

I am always adopting characters, yet I never color them in, post stories about them, or roleplay them.
I color things in and draw all the time.
Are you suggesting I don't take care of my characters?

Actually, I do write stories for some of them.
They never get posted because I'm very self concious of my writing and lose my muse easily.
Some of them have at least one piece of art, but just because you can't see it doesn't mean I didn't do it. I didn't post it because it's traditionally drawn, and my tablet had no memory left.
Not enough devotion?
I wiped my tablet absoloutely clean just so I would have enough memory to post it. I was the maximum level on a game, now I'm level 5 because I started over.
And every time I listen to music, at least one of my characters pops up and I think of a story.

Just because you don't see it doesn't mean I didn't do it.
I'm sorry if this comes off rude, this is just a very touchy topic for me.

[Neah]

I'm aware of this, and going back to reread what I wrote I realize that it comes across differently but it is intended for people fully capable of doing it and yet don't. I see people who color things in all the time adopt my designs then neglect them. But I do apologize for coming off in a way that was admittedly a little offensive. ^^

I guess what I wanted to say was that people who adopt characters then don't use them what-so-ever even though they are fully capable of doing such and have no restrictions should try their best to take care of said character.

Like I responded to the previous one, I'm sorry if it came off as offensive. I understand many are hindered by the same thing. I'm not criticizing them. I am criticizing those who adopt characters just to adopt them and then leave them in the dark. So, I'm sorry if I offended you and I apologize for sounding rude.

[Berry_tea]

i know how you feel, I use to be part of an old site where you could make adoptables all the time. It wasn't until about 2 years later that I stopped making adoptables all together. I slowly realized that no one really adopted them to use and love them, but just to say that they own it. I still won't make adoptables any more unless its for auction.

I myself have only adopted a few pets from others, and I have always used them. I just don't see why people adopt a pet if they never plan on using it. It makes me so made to see people like that.

This art really sends a message about the abuse of adoptable pets, it really makes you think, you know. I'm going to make some stamps aginst this crul abusment :3

I believe that the very best adoptable designs can't be found, even those that are made by good artist. The very best designs are kept to ones self to keep them from being forgotten. Good designs are made by people who know about adoptable abuse, and they no longer wish to make them. This is only my option on adoptables, others might not agree but I'm not trying to make a point only make a segestion.

[- ; bonk!]

Oh my gosh, so I'm not a crazy person after all! Well, at least I'm not alone. My OCs take up my every waking moment in some tiny way, I swear. Sometimes when I'm on the computer I can hear my OCs interacting with each other or commenting on my activities, being crazy and sweet and my closest friends. Or when someone asks about my OCs, I speak about each one of them more passionately than I can describe many people. There's even times when I find myself in such a saddened state where they all come up and snuggle with me, giving advice and cheering me up. They aren't real, I know. But they feel real and are individuals. And they are just there. They're there for me and me alone. It makes me feel so special... -///w///-

THIS. That's exactly what I'm like.
I have pretty much no social life. Who needs one? I have all my OCs there for me, and I love them more than anything <3 Making a OC is my favorite thing to do. You're creating new life- I have the power to do anything I want in my own world. All I need is a blank canvas, and I've created a new life.
OCs are like my friends- I love each of them, feel for them when something goes badly for them in a RP, pity them, feel happy for them when something goes well, and imagine little ways to cheer them up x3 They're my babies, best friends, family...
My god I probably sound insane right now.
Call me a no-friend looser who hangs out with her imaginary friends if you want- because really, that's 100% true. My fursona is pretty much who I want to be, she's reached her goals and powered through the bad moments in life and became who she wanted to be on her own, and I look up to her and think
"I know what I'm dealing with right now is tough, but Lavender went through it too and she's fine. Just keep on powering through and you'll make it out alive. That's what Lavender did, and if she can survive so can you. And think of your other OCs- they've had it much worse. Thirteen lost a child and her husband left her. Shiloh's husband died with one of her children. Raven lost her best friend to a poison and is beaten up every day in the Spartan program. You have it bad, they have it worse. You'll live."
...
Yeeeeeeeeeah I should shut up now.
*Runs away*

Drifting away from my fantasy above, I try to care for every character I make and adopt.
At the time, I have exactly 248 OCs total, around 80 of which are adopted (I keep track!)
However, not all these OCs are posted about on CS, such as my fursona Lavender.
I hate my art skills and usually only draw on paper, so most of the art I've made of said characters is kept private, with me being the only person to ever see it.
Telling the truth, every single one of my 248 OCs has their own story and personality. All of them. I want to be a writer, and literally every time I listen to music a new character pops into my head with a story. I refuse to let a OC go story-less.
I would post my trillions of stories on CS, but I despise my writing skills and would die of embarrassment so I keep all my stories locked in my mind. But I still love those characters who've never appeared on CS. So I think it's unfair to say they aren't loved if they don't appear to be used.
I also have private RPs on other sites where some of those OCs are used. All my OCs are used at least one way, be it in my mind, on paper, or online.

[Simonpet]

@Lavender
You know that OC stands for original character, not an adopted one? But, whatever. In the context you used it, its pretty much the same thing anyway.

[Miavinn]

This made me feel very very guilty.
I love all of my characters, but I don't feel like I have the skills to do art of them well enough.
I chastise people who abandoned their characters, but I am a hypocrite and do the same.
All of my characters have a little space of their own in my heart. Every so often I have to let one move on because I haven't cared for them enough, haven't made them feel loved enough. I really truly love all of them, in one way or another.

So here I will say thank you Leafstorm <3
Thank you for letting me win Ozi.
He has been in my mind since I won him and I am guilty of not showing my love.

I have many designs that I have purchased and I have behind the scenes personalities for them.
I realize now that it looks like neglect by not showing how much I really love them all.