Lilyas, Journal Entry from April 25, 2008


Hi people,

today here are some useful informations about me. As many of you know I am doing CSS layouts
from time to time and there is a bunch of free stuff in my gallery, too. Quite regularly I receive
notes from other users with requests and questions concerning CSS. That is fine with me and I
always help the people if I can. But I will be honest with you. I am tired of those questions
like "Can you do a CSS for me?"

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Good work has its prize
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Still about 80% of the people who want me to make something for them expect me to do it for
NOTHING!!! Some at least ask me what it would cost to make a CSS or suggest an art trade or
something but the majority wants to benefit from my skills and don't intend to give me something
in return (except credits or journal features). What do you think how much of spare time do I have?
If I would accept all the requests there wouldn't be any time for ANYthing else in my life
including earning money for a living. So name me one good reason why I should do a valuable job
at no charge?

So please do me a favour and don't ask me for your own personal CSS layout when you can't afford
it. Since I started programming and designing I have learned a lot and improved my skills and
knowledge. I think learning so much in a long time is worth of an appropriate payment. Otherwise
I feel ripped off and that's not a good feeling behind an honorable thought of help.

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You can commission me
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For all people who still wants an exclusive design done by me - this is what I charge:

The minimum prize for a layout is 100 Euro!
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Yeah, that sounds much but it isn't. Have you EVER thought about of how time I deal with one layout
from the start with the graphics until a journal is up and faultless running??? A lot of service
for the client is included, too. So compared on the efforts on every layout and compared to the
prizes on the Graphic Design market 100 Euro is a gift!!! Period.

All old request that are still open will be done as agreed.