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About Me Premium Member Stock Photographer mjranum-stockMale/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 2 Years
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An FAQ

Wed Nov 18, 2009, 3:19 PM
Q: "Why do you mark everything you do as 'mature content'?"

A: Because I do not support censorship or self-censorship in any form. It is, of course, DA's right to require that some images be flagged 'mature' or not, it's their site and they can make the rules for it. In the past, I had problems where people would complain to DA admins that an image was inappropriate -- at one point someone apparently complained about an abstract fiberglass mannequin being "nude":

and it was at that moment that I realized that there is someone out there who will take offense at anything. That was when I decided to flag everything I do as 'mature' with all the options. Because, that way only someone who is willing to see anything, will ever see my work. I don't want people who support censorship to see or use my stock; they don't deserve to. The 'mature' flag is there to protect my stock from the prudish, easily offended, and immature.

Q: "Why do you say please do not give me DA subscriptions??"

A: Because DA supports (and thereby encourages) censorship. If you're thinking of giving me a subscription, please donate the money to the EFF's blue ribbon campaign:
[link]
supporting freedom of self-expression.

Q: "Isn't it hypocritical of you to use DA's resources and then speak out against them?"

A: No; I have a site of my own and could host my stuff there, or in a variety of other places. I feel that my making stock available is a benefit to the DA community and DA's users, not the other way around. It is contributors that add whatever value DA has; without contributors this site would be empty and pointless. In return for my contributing artwork to the community, I feel free to express my views about how that community is run and I reserve the right to leave at any time.

  • Mood: Affection
  • Listening to: My laptop's fan
  • Reading: My laptop's screen
  • Eating: coffee
  • Drinking: coffee

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  • Current Residence: Pennsylvania
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: XXL
  • Print preference: Ben Franklin
  • Interests: Photography, pretty girls
  • Favourite movie: Seven Samurai
  • Favourite band or musician: Ray Wylie Hubbard / Apocalyptica / Rammstein
  • Favourite genre of music: anything
  • Favourite artist: Vik Muniz / Milo Manara
  • Favourite poet or writer: George MacDonald Fraser / Lois McMaster Bujold
  • Favourite photographer: Erwin Olaf
  • Favourite style of art: Pretty Girl art
  • Operating System: OpenBSD 2.6
  • MP3 player of choice: iPod 80gb video porn model
  • Shell of choice: /bin/ksh
  • Wallpaper of choice: Paint
  • Skin of choice: girl
  • Favourite game: Spin the bottle
  • Favourite gaming platform: Atari 400
  • Favourite cartoon character: George Bush
  • Personal Quote: Check out my art gallery at http://mjranum.deviantart.com
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon EOS 5d, Photoshop 7, Barrett Model 95

Comments


:iconkristiqna:
i used your stock here [link] thanks

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Even a broken clock is right twice a day...
:icontijgerkat:
I used your mannequin stock here: [link] I'd comment on the deviations page if I could ^^ But this works as well I guess :) Thank you!

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... now that's all settled: take off your pants.
:iconblackmagicat:
first of all i just wanted to say how much i love your stock! the images are beautiful and the conceptual shots are awesome!!!

would you be intrested to photo some gesture poses for me, i would be very grateful and try to make you proud with my art... [=
:icontralaskavor:
I've been looking for free figures to use - thanks for setting this up!

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:iconsabine777:
hi! i use your stock here! thank to you, hope you like it!
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:iconantgarcia:
Hi,I'm a comic-book artist just came across your work and I will be using it in my comic books, I will link you to each one that I use and you will get the credit,you do great work better than some of the other reference that I've been use to,thank you



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:iconruskatukka:
used stock here: [link]

Thanks a lot :bow:

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:iconpseudosiren:
I used your stock here [link]
Thank you very much. :]
:icony44n:
thx used your stock
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