OMG... Will everyone just shut the fuck up.
All right, it's about time I did another rant. I'm fed up with the shit that goes on in here. So listen up. This is how things will go from now on. If you don't like it, there's no point bitching, just leave.
Firstly, the next person I catch saying something like "WTF? Where's my sig? It's been 2 hours and no one's doing it! Please make my sig. It'surgent. I really need it. etc. etc." will be denied ALL future requests in here. It's a sig people. You won't die if you don't get it done quickly. Let's face it, you won't die as a result of not getting it at all. It is never urgent.
Below are the three main reasons why your sig request may be overlooked.
1. If you request something that seems impossible, or stupid, then it probably will get overlooked. Not purposefully, just because we are more likely to pick up requests that we can do. Everyone has their own strengths when it comes to sig making, and unfortunately, that's the name of the game.
2. If you constantly bitch and moan that your sig isn't being done, then there's even less of a chance of it being done in the future. If you have placed a request, wait until the next updated list gets posted. Then you may politley remind us if it appears that it isn't being done. If you post a request and then 14 minutes later, post a "Where the hell is my sig?" post... expect to have the crap blown out of you, by any one of our members who just so happens to be having a bad day. And never bother coming back.
3. You're a sig whore who requests a new sig every 2 days. Basically, you're a douche.
Now... There are several main ways to request a sig. Below is a good example of most of them...
a: The n00b Approach
You guys seem kewl. Someone please make me a sig.
If you request a sig like this, you are giving us complete control of the sig. If you request a sig like this, you shouldn't be coming back to us complaining afterwards. If you have something specific in mind, tell us first, so we don't waste our time.
b: The Pedantic Approach
Here is what I want. I want a pic with all of the planets in our solar system on the right, a picture of all the characters of Family Guy in tuxedos on the left, and my name in the middle in red bloody writing. Underneath my name, please write "Go to hell anyone who doesn't like my club!" in green glowing writing. The background should be grey grungy, with diagonal scanlines.
If you request a sig like this, you are giving us no control over the sig whatsoever. More importantly, a sig like this can be impossible to make and still look good because of the amount of detail in it. A sig should be a recognisable to anyone else reading through the NGBBS, but not contain more detail than the roof of the Sistine Chapel. If you seriously want us to take a request that is so in-depth, then please be prepared to provide us with the actual pictures you are talking about. Obviously, finding a pic of all the characters in Family Guy wearing tuxedos is very difficult, so if it exists, post it. If you haven't seen the pic, and don't know where to find it, then there's a good chance you won't get it. Deal with it.
c: The Insignia Approach
I was recommended to ask in here for a sig cause you guys are great. I would like a signature with the following please. A blue/purple colour scheme. A grunge feel. My name in a celtic font. A picture of Avril Lavinge (see attached). And a thin border. Thank you.
A type of request that we don't see too often. Gives us some guidelines to work to, but still gives us the freedom to experiment a little. Also written politley. And the actual pic was included. This makes it a hell of a lot easier to get our job done. Out of these three examples, c will be snatched up first, followed by a. But the requestee will complain about the result of an a request 90% of the time because it wasn't right. I can't remember the last time we got a compliant about a sig done for a c request.
<sigger's rant> We all have lives, this is not a business, we don't owe you anything. We do this because we love (or at least did at one point in time) making sigs for appreciative people. People who are appreciative of the fact that we took valuable time out of our days, when we could be visiting people in hospital or whatever, to make you a sig, regardless of whether you like it or not. If you hate the sig, that's fine. No-one's forcing you to wear it. But a "Thank you for your time though" would be appreciated every now and then. And before you crack the shits at us... make sure you're justified for doing so. </sigger's rant>
Onslaught> Consider this a warning. Swear in caps llike that again, and you're out. No questions. You're still a temp. Actually, cut back on the swearing altogether. You're fagging the place up.
deleted> Your request is denied because you're an idiot, a sig whore, and you insulted us. Come back in a little while and try again.
romeo> Consider this a warning. We'll do it this time, but pull that "urgent" crap again, and you can stay away from us for a very long time.
midgetmofia> You got what you asked for. Come back in a week.