Reply #2 Saturday, September 18, 2004 7:51 PM
The only reason to upload skins you've made 'should' be that you think others 'might' just want to try/enjoy what you've done to modify your own.
It shouldn't be about dl counts or ratings, etc....though they can be diverting/enlightening.
It shouldn't be about constant revision/updating as a chore. There is no 'law' requiring updates....none at all. If a skin/theme is outdated and people don't 'like' it - so be it....they simply won't use it. If YOU don't use it either because it's out of date/disfunctional and are suitably inspired you might want to revise it for your own benefit...and others will benefit as a simple by-product of that.
I'm currently working on version 6 of 'Antares for Litestep'.....all within a month or two....not for anyone's benefit but my own interest in extending functionality.....a couple of months of mucking with one theme only.....but it's done for personal enjoyment. If others get a kick out of it too....well and good....
Reply #3 Sunday, September 19, 2004 1:02 AM
Adam, I know its difficult when people complain, but it is also nice to know that they like your work. Going back and updating older skins actually helps me to improve my work as a whole. Right now, I'm working on a totally new skin, but I really believe that updating my old skin is going to help me develop my skills better for the new skin.
What is really distracting though is that the old skins actually seem to get broken when new versions of the programs come out. But when I went back to really look at that broken skin, I realized it was crap. I just updated Silver Surfer, and I still believe its not quite complete. Whatever I do on my own time, I do to bring some satisfaction and happiness to my life or others. Not everything in life for me is about making money. For me it is developing myself as a person. Even writing and conversing with people on this messageboard helps me. And, its enjoyable when its also helps others.
Reply #4 Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:41 AM
Reply #5 Sunday, September 19, 2004 12:19 PM
by JourneyMan Solution design - 9/18/2004 6:08:54 PM
like everything else that you ask yourself what is the point? Why not!
If you enjoy it, do it! if it becomes such a burden then don't do it (quite simple)
Reply #6 Sunday, September 19, 2004 12:21 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, September 19, 2004 9:21 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:19 PM
If you wanna stay...stay!
It's really that simple
Reply #9 Monday, September 20, 2004 12:05 AM
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Reply #1 Saturday, September 18, 2004 6:15 PM
Sometimes I'll see a cool skin uploaded, and try that, but it all comes back to the fact that if you want something exact, and you have the skills, you are able to make it.
The common problem with skinning is that people belive there's an unwritten rule that implies you HAVE to upload everything you make. Few people cotton on to the fact that you can skin your system, and not actually expect anything in return, be it comments, praise or free beer(I wish).
If you don't want to update your work, don't. If you want to start afresh, then do it.
No-one can decide for you, you have to pick what would make you happier, for yourself.