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Michael Helms  

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COMMENTS......or How to NOT Get Blocked

Journal Entry: Tue Apr 22, 2008, 1:23 PM
I came a hair's breath away this past week from taking away the privilege of commenting on my photos. Instead, I am writing this journal to explain how it's going to be.

Romeo and Juliet loved each other and could not understand why the Montegues and Capulets hated each other without reason. In the end the Prince says to the mixed crowd, "All are punished!" because, as a result of their family feud the two "star crossed lovers" die. When Romeo and Juliet looked at each other, they didn't see or ASSUME anything....they just LOVED each other. They set aside preconceived notions about what a Montegue was or what a Capulet was not....they just loved each other as two human beings.

We are very fortunate to live in a democratic society. I have issue with our country pushing "democracy" in the faces of others all over the world, but that's another topic.
I defend anyone's right to hate, blaspheme, and protest America and all it stands for. I defend a person's right to burn an American flag. But here's the deal.....if you wanna burn an American flag and blaspheme MY COUNTRY, you'd better do it on public land or in your own back yard, because if you try that shit on MY little half acre slice of American pie, I will exercise MY right to bear arms and come out and shoot your ass. Isn't that WONDERFUL how it works!! You can have all the free speech ya want, you just can't invade other people's PRIVATE space to do it.

I really enjoy DA. I've made a lot of on line friends and have met some truly gifted artists. I had wonderful discussions and tons of fun banter with some very intelligent individuals.
BUT....I have had some very rude and inappropriate comments also. I have therefore adopted a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for comments of this nature. YES....everyone DOES have a right to their opinion...but guess what....this is MY little slice of DA property and if you make rude or inappropriate comments about my models or about me....I'm gettin out my little cyber shotgun and blow your ass away.

"Your work is porn" is not a comment that will get a person blocked.
"You are a pervert" will.
"She's too skinny" is childish but WON'T get a person blocked
"She's a skinny slut" will.
"I don't like this photo.....it's too light"..... no problem.
"You're an asshole"....ya get blocked.

I am AMAZED at the comments people have made about me PERSONALLY when the fact is they don't even know me! Just because I am a Montegue and you are a Capulet, is no license to unleash vitriolic and venomous commentary. If you are conservative and my liberal ways bother you...then spew your venom on your own page or chat with friends about it because if I see it here, I will block you and hide your comment. And here's the REALLY fun part! You know who gets to decide if it is PERSONAL or not? ME!! YAY 'Cause it's MY gallery!

So basically DA'ers....let's just have a little bit of maturity here. If you see a shot that pisses you off....then SAY THAT. "Hey, Michael, this shot pisses me off because I feel it demeans women" ......whatever....I'm NOT saying people have to make ONLY kind and supportive comments. What I am saying is, if you make it personal.....You're outta here.

And honestly, I am adopting this policy to save you all from the wrath of a certain little fiery redhead who WILL come after you. :cough:Shy:cough". And just FYI....if you make rude comments on HER gallery, I'LL come after you.

One last thing.
What an AMAZING and wonderful bunch of people I've met here on DA. Some young people who show the marvelous maturity of people many times their age. You know who you are! AND other artists.
I encourage you all to look through my "Friends" list and look at the work of those I admire. I am SO inspired and awed by these artists! I feel honored to be in their company. It is THIS that keeps me on DA.

I'm gonna go sit on my patio under my new umbrella and have a Heineken.

  • Listening to: the hum of the G5
  • Drinking: Heineken

Devious Information

  • Current Age: 3,000
  • Current Residence: Shadow Hills, Ca
  • Interests: photography, scuba diving, hang gliding, more photography
  • Favourite movie: Bladerunner, Hedwig, Princess Bride
  • Favourite band or musician: Beatles, U2,
  • Favourite genre of music: Old Hippie crap
  • Favourite artist: Dali
  • Favourite poet or writer: Nancylee Myatt
  • Favourite photographer: Helmut Newton - dead, Perry Gallagher - alive on DA
  • Favourite style or digital art: depends on my mood, or whether I've been drinkin
  • Operating System: Go Mac or go home
  • MP3 player of choice: 30 gig iPod
  • Shell of choice: I prefer Union 76
  • Wallpaper of choice: A nice textured rag
  • Skin of choice: hers
  • Favourite game: I can't say here
  • Favourite gaming platform: Deer blind
  • Favourite cartoon character: Wile E. Coyote
  • Personal Quote: ....the supernova of giving meets the black hole of need.."
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon 1DS Mark2

Devious Comments

~nabokhathnassar:iconnabokhathnassar: 1 hour 20 minutes ago Mood: Joy
you are expert professional

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~petteram:iconpetteram: 2 hours 38 minutes ago
Love your pictures Pelicanh.
I`m envious:-)
What kind of lenses are you using and which is your favorite lens?
~Chaos-of-Light:iconChaos-of-Light: 2 hours 38 minutes ago
I figured I'd best show my proper manners if I'm going to watch you; I find this is easily achieved by leaving a comment.

I stumbled across your work "London6928" on the front page, and while I found the picture itself simple [and the model incredibly attractive, but lets just keep that our little secret ;) ], it prompted me to browse through your Gallery, and I instantly fell in love with your work. "flower1" I found to be very artistic.
Take it easy.
~curlyfry208:iconcurlyfry208: 2 hours 52 minutes ago Mood: Relief
damn how do you get all these ladies to take off their clothes for you??? im serious i want to know because right now your my hero. holla back at me because i want to get into the same profession your in now.. alright you take it easy player hope to hear from you soon.. [link]
Thanks

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~lunarmoon1313:iconlunarmoon1313: 3 hours 21 minutes ago
This might be a long comment but meh, Here it goes. I love your Photography, Every picture expressed a little bit about each person and Yourself. From what it looks like to me is you bring out the best in people and every single person is beautiful in there own way. Scar is so beautiful and i loved the photo " Scar's Scars " It literally sent shivers up my spine. I really cant wait to see more of your photos.

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~theartistic:icontheartistic: 3 hours 37 minutes ago
Ah, I see :P
So you don't have a special way how you do it, but nobody else does it ? Well then, that's fine anyway!

Thanks a lot! :D

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My gallery has pictures, animations, manga, drawings & photo-manipulations. You should (c)heck it out! [link]

Ps. Nice 2 meet u ^^
~burgerflopper:iconburgerflopper: 4 hours 28 minutes ago
You must be quite the ladies man! great photography!
~szkic:iconszkic: 4 hours 43 minutes ago
Why do you always write "we had such a great time"? :O
~CasheeFoo:iconCasheeFoo: 4 hours 52 minutes ago
how you like girls xd u're good photographer.
=starfantazy:iconstarfantazy: 5 hours 22 minutes ago
do i have to beg to use an image for a stock? your pictures are amazing!

please consider a stock account :heart:

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~Wildchild-Paola:iconWildchild-Paola: 5 hours 28 minutes ago
would you PLEASE put some dudes on :XD:

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=Pelicanh:iconPelicanh: 5 hours 54 minutes ago
I have a zero tolerance policy on my Gallery for comments of this nature. Because of your choice to make these sorts of comments here, you are now blocked.

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~lostcause123:iconlostcause123: 6 hours 34 minutes ago Mood: Adoration
I must say that your gallery and models are absolutely amazing.. Especially Jon Mac, she is simply stunnning... I think she might have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen.. Again wonderful galler and I look forward to seeing more of your work

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*Bl4ck-and-wh1te:iconBl4ck-and-wh1te: 6 hours 40 minutes ago Mood: Wow!
you have such an amazing gallery. you're a superb photographer. i wish i had the talent that you have to take such stunning photographs. keep up the great work!

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~silverpenguin815:iconsilverpenguin815: 6 hours 48 minutes ago
So, do you think that your opinion matters in the grand scheme of things? Just because you don't know how to apprecaiate form, color, shape, texture, and spacial relations, not to mention all the other aspects of art doesn't mean you get to blab your obnoxious mouth to those who do. Instead of bad mouthing those who do what they want to do, why not shut your narrow minded mouth and try to learn some fucking appreciation?
You're not something special because you "tell it like it is", you're just a mindless asshole
~X3MARSWarriorX3:iconX3MARSWarriorX3: 8 hours 10 minutes ago
*smile*
And I care?
I tell it like it is.

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~X3MARSWarriorX3:iconX3MARSWarriorX3: 8 hours 11 minutes ago
Psh.
Anyone who photographs nude women is a perv.
And any woman who poses nude is nothing but a skank.
Openly exposing themselves.
It makes me sick.
But, the world's nothing but people like you any more. Except for a select few.
Whoever said "Nudity is an art" was severely fucked up in the head.
Stupid people.
STUPID PEOPLE!
You're all a disgrace.

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Brandon, I love you
~grungepup:icongrungepup: 9 hours 38 minutes ago
Your work is wonderful.
Enough said.

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-belladonna
~artgeek707:iconartgeek707: 9 hours 38 minutes ago
Hey I've seen a lot of your artwork around and I must say that some pieces are really amazing. I love the photo with the brunette and redhead and they're like mirrors of eachother. That is my favorite from you.
Oh I also read your recent journal. It made me smile at the shotgun bit.Keep up the good work

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*lmjmoj7:iconlmjmoj7: 10 hours 22 minutes ago
I have enjoyed your work!! Agreed with your "discomfort-" over the words of that young,foolish child who made immature,to say the least, comments about Shy,,,, and read your recent thoughts on yourself and Shy- so, in a nutshell, I enjoy work, respect you as an artist and as a human being (is that possible considering I've never met you???? -you bet chaa!) Keep up the excellent postings. I look forward to them everyday. Larson

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~Freedom-Falling:iconFreedom-Falling: 10 hours 31 minutes ago Mood: Joy
I just thought I'd stop by and say that you have some of the most beautiful art that I've ever really seen in the human form. At first, I was a little ...whats the word? Influenced by what other rude deviants were saying. But hell, I figured I'd check myself and I cannot deny that I am awed and amazed with each image that I view. I can really appreciate the beauty and angles, and the mood and humour on some. They are all different and you know always exactly what to capture that is great about each model's personality.

Keep posting your photography--it's mindblowing.


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=anantheinsane:iconanantheinsane: 10 hours 36 minutes ago
Your art photography is just so stunning. Really. Every time I look back through your gallery, getting frequent giggle fits courtesy of the lovely Shy, I am so awe-struck and am instantly inspired to do something different with my art.
I may not be a great artist, but you are certainly helping me along the road to become one. So I just wanted to stop by today and say 'Thank you!' for that. :3
Ah ha, Shy too. Cause Shy is just way too cute. And if I could, I totally give her a big hug. <D

~Anan

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~CiaraStilleto:iconCiaraStilleto: 10 hours 56 minutes ago Mood: Love
i love your work.
i'm not a lesbian, but i like how you portray the women

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~yyhgodess:iconyyhgodess: 11 hours 13 minutes ago Mood: Love
Hi there!
Everytime I come on DA I see at least one of your works on the popular list, but I'm always hesitant on wether or not to comment u.. but here it is.

Ive seen your work and they are absolutely lovely.
I believe you display it all as art and nothing more or less..
I love them and I've got your back.

Good luck...

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