The New Café

[Powder]

-Try to inform user they're uploading copyrighted content to Deviantart
-Their pal chimes in and mocks me/blocks me
-Reply from an alternate account to defend myself
-They block me again after just being rude and completely missing the point
-They then make a journal talking **** about me, linking their friends to my page to 'flame' me
-I report the journal
-Deviantart mod tells me users can do whatever they want in their journals and that they won't intervene
-Then they suspend me for over a month

REALLY?

[LH]

Originally Posted by Powder

-Try to inform user they're uploading copyrighted content to Deviantart
-Their pal chimes in and mocks me/blocks me
-Reply from an alternate account to defend myself
-They block me again after just being rude and completely missing the point
-They then make a journal talking **** about me, linking their friends to my page to 'flame' me
-I report the journal
-Deviantart mod tells me users can do whatever they want in their journals and that they won't intervene
-Then they suspend me for over a month

REALLY?

So... You try to help the community, get yelled at for it, and then when deviantart is supposed to be responsible, they suspend you for trying to help in the first place? Wow...

[Powder]

That's the jist of it, yes. I had heard all sorts of stories like this about the incompetence of the staff, and unfair actions being taken on their part, but never dealt with it personally. What a croc. There's really no decent alternative for it, though. I just have to suck it up.

[Blossombrooks]

Urgh that is awful Powder, I see so much terrible stuff on DA and I've been really tempted to say something but its hearing stories like yours that stops me, I just don't need that kind of stress. I hope the month passes quickly for you and we can look forward to seeing your art on there again soon.
I sent them a report because I kept getting sent to an 'adult' site each time I checked my messages. They messaged me back with a crappy generic email asking for the details of the person who had posted the journal?! I just gave in, they clearly hadn't read a single thing I had written. It's some sort of bug in their system so be careful folks because they obviously aren't monitoring it. Grr.

[Powder]

Yeah man, that's the exact kinda thing I'm talking about. I've had friends leave the site forever due to the mods & such offering no sort of help with bullying, art theft, you name it. It's such a shame. I know they have a large amount of people to deal with, probably many of the issues being petty & stupid, but still... Thanks for you well wishes, though! If I have anything to share, I'll still be posting it in my art thread & on tumblr. I'm just bummed that I can't receive messages on DA as I have been talking to people there about art projects & such. I guess I'll have to try and reach out to them elsewhere.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Well, Grandpa is finally taking that medicine we begged him to take. I think what did it is the fact that he's gotten worse instead of better. Usually, he feels better after he eats, but he didn't this past time. I just hope it works, though he should have taken it sooner.

wow that's amazing news!

also, sorry to hear that Powder, I really hope it all works itself out for u

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, it is amazing news. We'll have to wait and see what comes of it. He was a little nauseous yesterday but mostly tired when Mom went to visit him.

Powder, that sucks that you tried to do the right thing and got punished for it. It's not fair when things like that happen. But at least you can still post your stuff here and on tumblr. Keep your chin up. You're still awesome.

[Jester]

Massive update:
A few weeks ago, my father in law passed away. My wife is dealing as well as can be expected. We inherited his dog, and she's not doing as well. Not sure if it's grief or some other issue, but she basically just lays on the the couch and has occasionally coughs up some really nasty stuff. Taking her in to the vet tomorrow. Hope she's ok. It'd suck to have taken her far from home, (my wife was afraid she'd grieve herself to death in Oklahoma.) just for her to fall ill here.

[animal]

Wow thats sad my good friend I do not know

[zkarlette]

I'm really sorry that your family is going thru this Jester I wish you guys the best of luck and hopefully there is nothing serious going on with the doggy, I've heard about pets getting pretty depressed if they miss their owner.

[Powder]

Not a praying man but I'll certainly send all my positivity & well wishes in your direction. My dog is just now getting over a hump of health issues he had recently too, it's a bummer seeing a pet struggle with things.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Jester

Massive update:
A few weeks ago, my father in law passed away. My wife is dealing as well as can be expected. We inherited his dog, and she's not doing as well. Not sure if it's grief or some other issue, but she basically just lays on the the couch and has occasionally coughs up some really nasty stuff. Taking her in to the vet tomorrow. Hope she's ok. It'd suck to have taken her far from home, (my wife was afraid she'd grieve herself to death in Oklahoma.) just for her to fall ill here.

My condolences and best wishes to you and yours my friend, peace!

[BubblyShell22]

My condolences and best wishes for the dog, Jester. Keep your chin up, okay?

[Vivi]

My condolences to your family, Jester.

Pets understand more that we give them credit for, but it also sounds like you have a sick pup. Please keep us informed about the vet, he might have an infection or swallowed something he shouldn't have.

[LH]

That's horrible Jester... I'm wishing you and your family the best.

[mysterycolor]

Originally Posted by Jester

Massive update:
A few weeks ago, my father in law passed away. My wife is dealing as well as can be expected. We inherited his dog, and she's not doing as well. Not sure if it's grief or some other issue, but she basically just lays on the the couch and has occasionally coughs up some really nasty stuff. Taking her in to the vet tomorrow. Hope she's ok. It'd suck to have taken her far from home, (my wife was afraid she'd grieve herself to death in Oklahoma.) just for her to fall ill here.

my thoughts are with you Jesty ♥

[Jester]

Thanks everybody.

Took her to the vet today. He gave her an injection of some sort (I had to run to the bank for the "Cash only" office visit.) and we have too take her back tomorrow for a follow up, another injection and some prescription.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

My condolences, Jester. Fingers crossed that whatever they give the dog will clear up the illness quickly and she has a speedy recovery.

[BubblyShell22]

Well, that's good that the vet did something for her. I just hope it works. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and keep my fingers crossed.

[Jester]

Seems a bit better. Seems like allergies due to the differences between Oklahoma and Arkansas pollen wise. That and she might need to get out a bit more she perked up when we were out of the house these last few days.