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[meeks]

I just got back from the optometrist, who gave me a prescription for computer glasses, one for allergy eye drops...and a really big bill -_- The new glasses should do a lot to alleviate the strain of looking at a screen all day, so I can spend more time making art! Now I just have to decide whether I prefer bronze or silver for the frames...

ellenmillion is now taking prompts for free abstract paintings! Tips are optional, but she has some great perks for everyone who donates, including (animated!)icons, original ACEOs, and bigger paintings.

ysabetwordsmith posted an article yesterday about People who boost the signal in crowdfunding". I'd love to see what supporters think about this. What motivates you to promote a project? What kind of perks to you like in exchange?

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[ankewehner.livejournal.com]

What motivates you to promote a project?
In no particular order:
- I like the person who runs the project and want to help them out.
- I like the project and want to see it get bigger.
- I think there are people watching my Twitter feed or whatever who might be interested.

What kind of perks to you like in exchange?
I don't think they are neccessary for spreading the word...
I've got to admit I jumped in and asked haikujaguar if I qualified for a little print when she offered them for people who had reviewed stories of hers, but generally speaking I don't feel that good about "promote my project to get stuff for yourself"... So if perk, I guess I'd prefer something like ysabetwordsmith did with revealing lines of a poem: something that benefits the whole audience rather than only the person who does the signal boost.

[meeksp.livejournal.com]

That's about what I had in mind with my current linkback perk (most linked sketch gets further refined). How would you feel about something like being able to choose a sketch to be worked on, in exchange for bringing people to the project? That recognizes individual effort but also benefits everyone.