Quote - Yes, I've always wondered about the social aspect of Renderosity. The are obviously cliques of friends who support each others' work, but how are these friendships established? Is there a huge amount of IM-ing going on, that I'm not party too? Or are they friends in real life? Or is it all the result of posting a "Great image!!!" comment on every image posted? Somebody's got to be in loop. Please tell us how it works. -Alan

 

Well, there are people whom are better at social interactions, and those whom are not as good. Those whom are better at it tend to be able to push their images into more of a spotlight. The more their imagfes get see, if they are somwehat decent, they will become more popular.
Also, people with better social skills can sometimes come up with an image which in spite of it's technical shortfallings may appeal to wider audiences.

There's a strong 'social' and even marketing aspect to art, it's not all about skill and technique. That's the craft component.  

I mean, I can make a perfect image of the most beautifully crafted, I dunno, toilet seat, but if noone is interested in seeing it (or it lacks the charisma), then it's not going to make it.  Also, what may happen to someone with poor social skills it that even if they produce technically great and very appealing images, people may get put off by their behavior, and snub their artwork.

Hi, my namez: "NO, Bad Kitteh, NO!"  Whaz yurs?
BadKittehCo Store  BadKittehCo Freebies and product support