Re: [ANN] Ascii Art Database

Andreas Freise wrote:
> Krogg wrote:
> > Veronica Karlsson wrote:
> > > Scott Bakalor wrote:
> > > > Hi all I have created a database for ascii art please add all your
> > > > pics!!!
> [snip]
> > > In other words: "Hi, I'd like to make a collection of ascii art and I'd
> > > like you guys to do the work for me".
> [snip]
> > Veronica,
> >  Arent you bieng a little critical?It is a forum for artists to post
> > thire art and have it archived in a searchable database.I think its a
> > great idea.
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> 
> No, I think Veronica's perfectly right.
> I doubt that he'll get many artists to spend their time uploading
> their pictures. What for?
> 

Exactly, what for? Most of us have homepages where we put our own
pictures, and those who don't are moving in that direction...

[Joris... Where are those naughty bunnies you promised us a few of
months ago?]

[ 8< ]
> And I simply don't like the word 'database'. I'd prefer a gallery
> anytime. 

hmmm.... Data - Database, Art - Gallery.... Yes, I think I agree with
you. "Gallery" sounds much friendlier.  :)

> [ 8< ] Sometimes I believe that alt.asc-art is seen as a 
> social service for people in need of a picture.

*brrr!*

(but Figlet is nice... Figlet is *good*... Figlet cures headaches... GET
FIGLET!)

> It's not. And some
> people seem to believe that the artists are longing for better 
> promotion of their pictures. I don't think so.
> 

Mmm... I'd say news:alt.ascii-art is a good start...

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