Not that I think anyone will read this, but I need to make a point. I commissioned a lovely tattoo design from AlviaAlcedo a while back.
alviaalcedo.deviantart.com/art…The above link will take you to it. As anyone who has the ability to read and write English can see in the description, she has specifically made the point that I, the commissioner, am the only one allowed to use the design. I very recently got a note from someone saying that they were going to get it as a tattoo. Not asking if they could, but just stating that they were going to, and on top of that they went on to ask what the Chinese calligraphic symbols in the center meant and asked for a picture of the actual tattoo. That they knew to send me a note tells me that they read where the description said I was the only one who could use it, as that is the only place where she has my name listed, and they still had the gall to tell me they were stealing a design I paid for and is very personal to me. I do know that this person, and others could very well steal the design and I'd never be the wiser because they didn't tell me. That design is PERSONAL, meaning I don't want to have someone else out there running around with it inked into their skin. They DON'T know what it means and it's out right RUDE to take it. I don't mind Alvia showing the design off, as it is a gorgeous piece, but I will ask her to remove it if I have to. I hope more people see this than just a few as I'm sure this has happened to other people and not just me.