LoneRobin

EDIT: Wow I wasn't expecting so much enthusiasm! The group has been created, called Deviant-In-Need. Hopefully This idea will catch on.

Ever since I've been working in an adoptables group, well two now, I see adopts that are actually good but never get noticed. I've also seen tons of adopts never get owners. The only ones that really ever get sold are either extremely cheap or free.

Which makes sense. Most of the dA Community is broke. But, I don't have to like it.

Here's the idea: Either make a group or a single person could runs this (or bot if needed ) too. The buyers send a note (so they won't be spammed XD) to the person/group perhaps filling out a form that could look like this:

Existing or original species:
If existing, which one:
Original, what generally looking for:
Natural or "sparkle":
Amnt of points willing to spend:
etc.

Then, keep a list of these people. Send a list of adopts fitting the criteria from other groups from unnoticed adopt creators. Perhaps even hold contests to draw in people to create a design.

This a rough idea, so add to it if you think it's good! I'd like to somehow make this happen.

Suggestions:

Submit adopts to the group, oldest ones offered to buyer first.

Donation widget for buyers who want an adopt but can't afford it.

Pay the group to advertise customs

Weekly journal for auctions and DTAs.

If buyer can't find an adopt that is intruiging to them, send a journal requesting a certain type of adopt.

Feedback system!

Yes, this is a late update! I'm sorry I've been out of sorts lately.

So I sold my first adopt for 8! Not a lot but certainly a start.

And for the first time I think I'm going to do an active watcher count since it seems like no one cares anymore
Please comment if you're reading this!

Also, donations are appreciated and needed! You'll get a spot in my journals and maybe in my favorites folder?

Thanks Y'all
~Sophia

CURRENT BALANCE: 215

I recently created new adopts (Here are the links if you want to look at them: lonerobin.deviantart.com/art/K… + lonerobin.deviantart.com/art/K…) so I hope they sell!

Probably am going to open custom adopts too, since why not? They'll be very cheap though.

Currently I'm at 204 so if anyone has any points to spare, donate them to me?

And I leave you with a small adopt feature

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There's a new project being started! It's being run by SamanthaArnold and her goal is to raise 156,400 points so she can buy plushies to give to orphanages.

Here's what she plans to get: 50 Super Llama Plushies, 25 Fella, Llama Plushie Set, and 4 wrapped canvases with a frame (from artists on DA).

This project ends December 20th 2013 so see what you can do to help! samanthaarnold.deviantart.com/…

Happy 2013 everyone

So, I want to say, we've given out 2 three month premium memberships this Christmas to CosmicDragonJazz and k-eesri!
Yay! Not exactly 10 but still ^^

This year I'm going to try to do it again with more results.

Current balance is 154. I'm going to enter contests this year, since that way I have a chance at winning.

Also, check out this group: PremiumsForArtists

Bye~