So I realized that a large number of you might not have been following me on FA when I was active there, and even if you were may be unaware of this but

I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to skipping/skimming.

What is skipping?

Skipping is when you get a commission from me like my Iron Artist slots, stream sketches, or other ones that basically have a "loose" payment date- I defer posting until you pay- but you never do send payment. Essentially, you "skip out" on paying in the hopes I'll post it anyways and you get free art.

Okay, so what's skimming?

Skimming is when you pay, and then contest the charges and do a "payback" through paypal. Most've you have probably heard an artist or two already complain about this very thing.

Both of these things have happened to me a couple times already and I just don't understand this sort of behavior. I offer very affordable prices and am very lenient when it comes to these kinds of things, I know how life can get in the way. Just talk to me! Let me know what's going on, and I won't blacklist you!

Woah, woah! Blacklisting? Explain please.

Er... well, see... a "blacklist" is a list of names of people who I will no longer work with. Folks who have either been abusive towards me, skipped, skimmed, or otherwise taken advantage of me to the point where I say "Nope. No more. Shoo."

Once you're blacklisted, it basically means I will never work for/do a commission for you ever again if I can help it. This also includes other people buying art for you as "gifts" or having a character you own featured. You also won't be allowed to participate in things like raffles or auctions.

WOW, that's kinda harsh don't you think?

Not really, no. See this isn't a thing I do just willy-nilly, I let folks know when they're late on payment- or when I'm behind on work. I even offer partial refunds in most cases.

This whole artist/commissioner setup is entirely based on trust. You trust me to get the work done and to be honest and truthful with you, and I trust you not to take advantage of me. When it comes to behaviors that could get you blacklisted, I even give three chances. I send out reminders, I try my best to keep in contact, and everything I can possibly do to prevent having to add another name to that list.

TL;DR: Don't be a dick, pay me on time, and we can work together.

That being said, I love you guys. You're awesome and I appreciate every single one of you and all the support you show! 〜(￣▽￣〜) *gives you all inordinately long hugs, bordering on creepy*
As always, if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll answer as best I can!