I've noticed that putting up fake contests seems to be a popular way to get free graphics work done. I do these contests as a way to sharpen my skills, in hopes that I will eventually be able to design full time. What I don't get is why the pros that enter these things don't watermark thier work??????Look what happened to Tootie in this contest,
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...pagen umber=1
that never could of happened if you watermarked your stuff. If you don't you are begging to be ripped off. Take for example, a banner contest. If there are 20 entries, and even if someone does actually win and get paid, the person that put on the contest still has 19 other designs that they can use. I know watermarks kind of detract from the design, but I would rather have that then be ripped off totally. If we all watermark our enteries, that will put a stop these fake ass contests. While the example above is the olny one that has absolute proof that it was a rip, there are a few other that I'm beginning to suspect are bullshit also. No winners announced long after deadlines, the person holding the contest not posting anymore ect........
The point is IF YOU ARE GOING TO ENTER A GRAPHICS CONTEST HERE WATERMARK YOUR WORK! If you don't know how to watermark your stuff, hit me up on icq# 323935780 I'll guide you through it step by step, it olny takes a little time.
</rant> Thanks, Jeff