u/Dracoceros

I think I just overstepped a social boundary again... the SECOND time in a week. Any reddits that can help with this?

Hello all, I made a post on DA's last announcement concerning the Upload of Submissions.

The gist of the post is:

Limit Submissions/Uploads

It was mainly a joke suggestion, but I have a high suspicion that this will be done anyway, even if I said nothing.

The reasons are solid and justified (Based on Deviantart's lastest claims)

- AI submissions are through the roof. Submissions from some AI users have been reported to exceed 40k! This, in turn, manipulates the algorithm and creates an unfair advantage towards them.
- The server strain. Unfortunately as of right now, and for the forseeable future, resources are limited in terms of memory. Data centers demands for memory are at an all time high and skyrocketing, meaning costs of new memory and maintenance will skyrocket as well. As long as more and more art is uploaded, more and more memory will be demanded.
- Its just good for money. Limiting Uploads to a certain number for free and core users, like with downloads, will help reduce the above. For premium users, limiting it is also good to avoid the above as well, but less limit.

Probably will follow suit of 10 uploads a week per free deviant, and 150 uploads a week for premium.

If and when this does happen, the website will face its final month, and disappear forever...

What are your thoughts? Also, what are some hobbyist alternatives to DA (literature, art, video, etc)? And some professional alternatives? What about for people just starting their journey?