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In response to "haha... i think most artists are always in economic downturn mode. you act as if they are rolling in money. -- nm" by Guy is so happy to be back in Portland

Then maybe, just maybe, some "artists" should consider whether they really can make a living making art.

Posted by Name Withheld By Request (aka BlueKopo) Jan 29 '09, 15:01

I'd love to play poker for a living, but I know I can't so I work in customs brokerage. Just because someone wants to be a professional artist doesn't mean that they should be.

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creating art can create value above and beyond its immediate economic impact. - Reagen Jan 29, 15:03 1
- Fair enough. I just pulled it out of the air as an example, but I doubt you would disagree that some people trying to make their living by... - Name Withheld By Request Jan 29, 15:07

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Then maybe, just maybe, some "artists" should consider whether they really can make a living making art.

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