I've been having quite a few people who owe me art for beans on hold disappear off the face of the Earth unless I'm actively checking in which I only do if I haven't heard from someone in around a month. I will be implementing some new art trade policies as a result because some of the characters end up being on hold for months or even over a year which I am no longer okay with.

If I accept an art trade from you, all I ask is that you keep in touch. I completely understand real life happening, and I will gladly extend how long I have something on hold for if you need me to. Just tell me. You don't have to tell me what's going on, just tell me you've got something going on in your life that means you need some more time. I try to be understanding with these things.

If I do not hear from you for over a month, I will reach out because I want to make sure you're okay. There is a lot happening in the world at any given point in time, and I have had people actively disappear because they lost their homes to natural disasters, wars, etc. If you are in such a situation and you need someone to talk to, my dms are always open. I'm always around if you need help or even just a friend in a hard time.

Having said all of that, if I have to check in multiple times because you have disappeared for over a month, I will start putting characters back ufo. I will no longer be accepting the "I'm actually working on it right now" answer as I now have some individuals who have been "actively working on" payments for me for months on end. If you send me a message like that, please send proof as well. It doesn't need to be a finished piece, any wip will do.

TLDR: Going forward, if I have to continually check in because you have disappeared for months at a time, I will be putting characters back up for offer. While I do not mind holding characters for extended periods of time, that is under the agreement that you stay in touch. I will also no longer be accepting "I am actively working on it" unless there are wips given as part of the message. I try to be understanding with holds, but it is getting to a point where some individuals are clearly taking advantage of that.

Cross-posted to my sales account