My 2 cents about the negative PMs to Hinkypunk (or any other prop creator)
First off, all comments good or bad should be posted on the forum. Share your critique with everybody. My guess is it will quite likely cut down on the negative comments.
PMs especially negative ones, get taken...well personally.
People do these props to their best ability and share them for free, nobody pays them to do it. If you paid for it, then it allows you to request it be done a certain way. If you don't like it, leave it or take it and fix it yourself to your liking.
It is not likely that a prop can be recreated EXACTLY as the original one for many reasons. But I can guarantee you that when you print out the item such as a book jacket, box illustration, form, etc and put it to its intended use, you will not notice the difference.
So instead of criticizing, just try using the item.
Requests are okay except don't become a stalker about it.
If you do use a prop, post some pictures. Its nice for the prop creator to see their hard work being put to good use.
elfstacy, Sloppyghost and others - your posts about using the props at birthday parties, celebrations and special occasions is exactly why I like sharing the stuff I put together.
Just one last thing, the high level of product that Hinkypunk produces is incredible. I've looked at alot of forums about all kinds of props and you don't often find her quality of work being shared...for FREE mind you and certainly not in the prodigious amount either. Let's be thankful she arrived on the scene.
Wow, that's a lot more than I wanted to say (and a lot nicer than I was thinking...)
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