I received the following message in my Flickr from a creator regarding an outfit I blogged last month. (I’m actually not this creators blogger I need to stress. ) I was originally messaged to say it is expected that I write specs under the Flickr post. I responded to state I refer to my blog under my posts and Flickr has been known to mess with peoples accounts when redirecting.
The following is the response.
Hi there Isabella. As many do not even check people’s blog, we have made it mandatory in our rules that all information must show on your flicker. If this is not done, your post will be rejected and you will not get credit for it, please fix you Flick post. Thank you
As a content creator, my creativity and freedom to express myself are paramount. Receiving messages that try to control what I post on my Flickr or blog not only stifles my creativity but also infringes on my rights.
Why This Message is Unacceptable
- Impersonal Tone: It lacks respect for me as a creator.
- Generalization: It diminishes the value of my platform. (My blog)
- Mandates and Threats: It attempts to control my content with threats of rejection.
The Right to Control My Content
- Autonomy: My Flickr and blog are my creative spaces. No one has the right to dictate what I can or cannot post. Or the way in which it is titled.
- Freedom of Expression: Creativity thrives on the freedom to explore and express unique ideas without fear of censorship or control.
- Ownership: The content I create is mine. I should have complete control over how and where it is shared.
Receiving an outfit to blog about does not give anyone the right to dictate how I complete the task.
A creator of pixel clothing has no authority to decide how I manage my Flickr account, blog, or video production. My creative freedom and autonomy is just that. No pixel outfit is that valuable.
I’m not blogging Dior. Let’s get real!
By the way it has nothing to do with the outfit in this blog, it’s just an old picture I decided to use.
CREDITS
Sora outfit from Yasum
HDPRO Majer soft head from CATWA
Manon skin from the Skinnery in toffee
Classic mesh body from Legacy
Image courtesy using Flickr
Dolly Desert Backdrop from The Bearded Guy
Beer cart pose and vehicle from Chris Two Designs
Isabelle Cheren 