As far as "black listing" the older stuff to clean up the characters' image is concerned, don't they realize that if it does go mainstream and becomes really popular, that SOMEONE is going to dig up this old stuff eventually?
Chesh, you're preaching to the choir, or something to that effect.
Gee, I should really update my english slang someday.
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At any rate, yeah, I hear ya on that.
IF the problem is cleaning one's past, older stuff is bound to re-emerge anyway.
Can of worms, as they say.
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Keep in mind, when artists get to work with publishers things change a lot.
You can't just post your stuff when whim strikes. You need to follow schedule, and remember what's paid product and what's freebie munch.
You no longer really possess your own character, so you might no longer be able to dictate who can watch it or not.
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By the way, speaking of guys who can't be arsed about becoming "acceptable", I see you really love that mood icon of yours.
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I had a lot of fun drawing it.
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