transfer history note issues
am i handling this situation properly?
hey there! i was recently mentioned in a TH vent-themed tumblr blog, and it was brought to my attention that the transfer notes i have for freebies make some designers uncomfortable.
the transfer note is usually this:
"freeb! you may regift/put in forum games, but please don't trade or sell w/o extra art."
i personally don't understand how this is an issue, but the person venting about me said that by doing this, i am policing how people use the freebies. the reason i do this is so that the new owner is aware that i do not condone profiting off of designs received for free, and so that future owners are aware the design was gifted (and therefore monetary value is reset to $0).
if anyone has suggestions on how to tweak the message i usually attach to transfers/opinions/questions/would like me to stop using this transfer message with their designs, please feel free to dm me or comment down below! if you aren't comfortable with that, though, you can always go to the TH vent tumblr and notify me through there (i will not be linking the post, however, because i know some people would rather not be exposed to that).
thanks guys, and have a good one!
I honestly don't see how that's a problem. If the design are by you yourself, you still have rights over the design. Even if someone bought it.
But I've come across this problem before as it tends to be a heated black and white debate. As some people believe that once you buy a design that all owner rights now belong to said person. While others believe that because they made it, they still have say over what their design can be used for.
I think maybe it's a matter of preference and what you think is best for yourself.
3 years, 11 months ago