Why do people get other people to make sigs for them?

Originally posted by §P0oONY
I just wondered...

I've only done it once and that was when I was very new to the forums because I had no idea what the hell I was doing but it makes no sense to me why people who have been on forums for ages still get other people to make their sigs...

A definition of signature is this: "your name written in your own handwriting".. so surely if you get it made for you it's not really your own signature. It's not like signature's have to look great, you can just slap any old picture up or a line or two of writing.

Another thing I don't get is why people who have signatures made by somoene else still post in 'Rate the signature of the person above' thread.

Originally posted by §P0oONY

Another thing I don't get is why people who have signatures made by somoene else still post in 'Rate the signature of the person above' thread.

besides not knowing why people put parts of their sig as avy's, i also would like to know why people who dont create their own sigs post in the Rate thread as well

Originally posted by §P0oONY
I just wondered...

Because some people have more artistic talent than others.

Why to you get people to build your house?

Originally posted by §P0oONY
I just wondered...

I've only done it once and that was when I was very new to the forums because I had no idea what the hell I was doing but it makes no sense to me why people who have been on forums for ages still get other people to make their sigs...

A definition of signature is this: "your name written in your own handwriting".. so surely if you get it made for you it's not really your own signature. It's not like signature's have to look great, you can just slap any old picture up or a line or two of writing.

Another thing I don't get is why people who have signatures made by somoene else still post in 'Rate the signature of the person above' thread.

Ok, definition of 'signature' in forum context would probably be a little different to the 'handwriting' one, I think. It's more like your 'signature image', meaning whatever you're wearing has some bearing on what you like/appreciate. For instance, mine's Angelina Jolie hotness, but although it was made by someone else it's still my signature image because it represents my appreciation for Jolie, not ThePittman's (even though he made it for me). So it doesn't necessarily have to be in my handwriting, as long as it spells my name. Make sense?

As for rating other peoples' signatures, as long as the person wearing someone else's creation gives credit to that person, it shouldn't matter. I rate other sigs as I've made sigs in the past, and I don't take credit when someone rates the sig I'm wearing if it isn't mine.

Originally posted by Syren
Ok, definition of 'signature' in forum context would probably be a little different to the 'handwriting' one, I think. It's more like your 'signature image', meaning whatever you're wearing has some bearing on what you like/appreciate. For instance, mine's Angelina Jolie hotness, but although it was made by someone else it's still my signature image because it represents my appreciation for Jolie, not ThePittman's (even though he made it for me). So it doesn't necessarily have to be in my handwriting, as long as it spells my name. Make sense?

As for rating other peoples' signatures, as long as the person wearing someone else's creation gives credit to that person, it shouldn't matter. I rate other sigs as I've made sigs in the past, and I don't take credit when someone rates the sig I'm wearing if it isn't mine.

the seems fair to me

It's the way it works here, then you get people like Spoon getting all up in your face with questions, it's dangerous ground 🙄

Originally posted by lord xyz
Not sure. I've never gotten anyone to make me a sig. Don't see the point in having a sig in the first place. Well, changing it anyway.

Originally posted by ThePittman
For me it’s fun to change them and practice my new designs. I have learned some new techniques from coming here and some other stuff that I didn’t know. I’m a graphic artist and when I post my new designs you guys/gals always give me a pretty honest opinion on them, this helps me with my job see what works and what doesn’t.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Y'know, I have to be honest Pittman, you've made some pretty awesome sigs. 😄

I enjoy the concept of better sig-makers doing requests. Whether or not that person did their own, it makes the forum look a whole lot cooler than if 90% of KMC's members had crappy Paint sigs or somesuch.

And if I wasn't swamped with requests every time I opened my 'sig shop' to other members, I'd do them more often. 😉

So just from an aesthetic standpoint, it make sense. It's like commisioning a painting for your house (or something similar)...I'd love to do my own stuff, but it would look dumb as hell. This could be extended to clothes, painting, and all sorts of other things in life.

You should see all the mouse pads I've made. 😉

Originally posted by lord xyz
Y'know, I have to be honest Pittman, you've made some pretty awesome sigs. 😄

Originally posted by ThePittman
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I love making my own signatures but sometimes I'm too lazy/ have no inspiration/ can't make want I want/ can't do the image justice with my own prgramme so I get someone else to make it for me.

I think it's nice that people who have trouble making sigs or don't have time, can still have sigatures that are personal to them.

Originally posted by dr. pookie
besides not knowing why people put parts of their sig as avy's, i also would like to know why people who dont create their own sigs post in the Rate thread as well

I use a part of my sig as my avatar because after spending a while making a sig I really can't be arsed making an avatar.

Originally posted by Syren
It's the way it works here, then you get people like Spoon getting all up in your face with questions, it's dangerous ground 🙄

Originally posted by §P0oONY
I use a part of my sig as my avatar because after spending a while making a sig I really can't be arsed making an avatar.

Originally posted by lord xyz
My avatar can beat up yours. tongue

Originally posted by lord xyz
My avatar can beat up yours. tongue

Of course... Kyo's a softy... wouldn't hurt a fly.

someone made me a sig long time ago, I misplaced it....oh well, Ican't even copy and paste 😂

Originally posted by lord xyz
Not sure. I've never gotten anyone to make me a sig. Don't see the point in having a sig in the first place. Well, changing it anyway.

Why not? It's fun. I like to play around in Photoshop, and I do sigs as time-killers or while I'm taking a break from working on something else. I also get bored with my sigs really quickly 😛

Originally posted by ThePittman
You should see all the mouse pads I've made. 😉

You should see my bedroom wall 😛 covered in prints of my artwork.