I'm sorry to hear that you are finding it difficult to continue the forum. Many of your members are past members of wetcanvas and may I remind you that we survived the move to Golden Peak and soldier on. I would be pleased to see many old friends reappear on wetcanvas should they need a new home.
Doug (Yorky)
Doug, the fact that you are such a gentleman in the forums does not go unnoticed. We have "known" each other for over twenty years! You were the one who suggested CS and other sites when WC was possibly facing closure. Artists are not limited to choosing only one forum in which to participate. Like many, I use both, and hope to do so for a while.
In the light of my less than pleasant experience with wetcanvas not a very attractive option. Your expression "we soldier on" does not give the impression you people solved the mess you were in.
WC still has a lot of activity with great people and challenges. The moderators are doing what they can; it is the owner's fault that the site is not up to date. Some of the mods left due to the hassle. Many members have left art forums for FB or IG, or have died. If I were waiting for the perfect forum, I would never find it. As as said, "Better to light a single candle than to sit and curse the darkness."
Nothing wrong with trying the shoe on and then deciding…we have a month, watch where you would post over the month and see the action the forum has to offer. You are only watching ….
I use both sites, and appreciate all involved. Is CS more modern, easier to use, and generally more efficient? Yes, however, than does not curtail my enjoyment of the challenges and the encouragement of the production of art. And that is why we are all on any forum.
Hannah and
Ayin have worked countless hours and built this site from
nothing. The fact that we are so distressed about its possible closure speaks volumes to what a wonderful community it is. They are both shining examples of how single individuals can make a positive difference to the lives of so many.
What a blessing it is to have these sites! I hope to see you all as long as possible. Here is a quote that is often attributed to Theodore Geisel, (Dr. Seuss) but was actually taken from a poem by the obscure German poet, Ludwig Jacobowski, (okay, I am off on a tangent here). "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened."
