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IP.Nexus would make things really useful, but that would start turning the forums into a little more of a business site though wouldn't it?

@Waifles: Each artist with an approved commissions thread has to agree to a binding contract which covers most of the bases. As I said, we're looking into a more effective solution, but you can feel safe purchasing art from artists in those sections, as they've had to work out a contract with me that protects both them and the forums.

@Silvoid/Silver Arrow: This site is incredibly expensive to run and donations have been slowing down a lot. Considering that I'm a full-time student (ie. I don't have a job to fall back on), there is an awful lot at stake if I cannot get enough money together on a month-to-month basis to pay MLPF's bills. That's why I've been working on developing more businesslike solutions, because they're simply more sustainable than hoping people will throw $300-$400 at t...