Folks,
Due to recent revelations, we have finished our deliberations and decided that the following actions need to be taken, effective immediately.
- DrugER is permanently banned from Geekhack.org,
- LifeZ and girldc are no longer allowed to conduct commercial business on Geekhack.org until further notice.
- we will archive this vendor subforum in 48 hours. this thread will be moved to announcements. the remainder of the subforum will be archived.
Our hearts go out to those in the community. As the coach of the beleaguered LA Clippers said recently, we hope these actions allow the healing process to begin.
Korean translation follows:QuoteFolks,
여러분,
Due to recent revelations, we have finished our deliberations and decided that the following actions need to be taken, effective immediately.
최근의 폭로로 인해, 운영진은 심사숙고 끝에 다음의 액션을 즉시 시행하기로 결정하였습니다.
- DrugER is permanently banned from Geekhack.org,
- DrugER는 긱핵.org에서 영구적으로 추방한다.
- LifeZ and girldc are no longer allowed to conduct commercial business on Geekhack.org until further notice.
- LifeZ와 girldc는 긱핵.org에서 추가 공지가 있을시까지 상업적 활동을 금지한다.
"If you are violate this directive, and are found to be doing business on geekhack, you will be subject to punitive action including but not limited to permanently being banned from geekhack"
만약 이 지시를 위반하고 긱핵에서 사업적 활동을 하게 된다면, 영구적인 추방을 포함한 징계가 따를 것이다.
I thought girldc was allowed to sell caps here after further review.
I thought girldc was allowed to sell caps here after further review.
site:geekhack.org
My work internet is acting up and I can't find it. It took me about ten minutes to post this :(.
Try searching through Google instead of the Geekhack search engine. I never use the one built in because I don't think it's as good. You can useCode: [Select]site:geekhack.org
In a google search. That's what I use to search for things here.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57897.msg1343821#msg1343821
Here's one of the threads, it may be useful.
Doesn't LZ still have a mostly undelivered GB? The LZ-GH or something. I'd love to see GirlDC back, but LZ stillis on the **** list until they deliver. GirlDC has never had any issues of not delivering or not making thing right that I know of.That's because of alaricljs, not LZ, afaik. LZ delivered everything. Alaric then just didn't assemble people's boards/held stuff forever. Just like wfd/profosist.
Doesn't LZ still have a mostly undelivered GB? The LZ-GH or something. I'd love to see GirlDC back, but LZ stillis on the **** list until they deliver. GirlDC has never had any issues of not delivering or not making thing right that I know of.That's because of alaricljs, not LZ, afaik. LZ delivered everything. Alaric then just didn't assemble people's boards/held stuff forever. Just like wfd/profosist.
Doesn't LZ still have a mostly undelivered GB? The LZ-GH or something. I'd love to see GirlDC back, but LZ stillis on the **** list until they deliver. GirlDC has never had any issues of not delivering or not making thing right that I know of.That's because of alaricljs, not LZ, afaik. LZ delivered everything. Alaric then just didn't assemble people's boards/held stuff forever. Just like wfd/profosist.
Thanks for clearing that up.
I purchased a few of Girldc keycaps. Does he have a mailing list or something to get notified of new stuff outside of Geekhack?
I'd love more of GirlDC's caps; I was on hiatus for a lot of what's happened so I can speak to that though.
In favor of GirlDC's return in some form, he's historically always delivered and been responsive to messages.
I love my GirlDC's caps
the only one little cute ghost :p
I support GirlDC's back :cool:
GirlDC is good in my book! Always came threw or would let us know of delays.
Yup, never had anything but positive experiences with GirlDC. I miss his caps. :(
Man, I love the girlDC keycaps. His Stormtrooper is one of nicest keycaps I have ever seen.
I just wish he made Topre keycaps as well.
GDC is definitely allowed to be selling his caps on here, and I think he's even started again.
I'm not really sure of girldc's status but if he is in fact barred from selling, I'd support a petition to reinstate him.
I'm not really sure of girldc's status but if he is in fact barred from selling, I'd support a petition to reinstate him.
Old school anime caps!?!?!
Who say's we're not receptive to that?
We love that stuff here (or at least I do)!
Also +9432094 for Topre :thumb:
I'm not really sure of girldc's status but if he is in fact barred from selling, I'd support a petition to reinstate him.
signed. Love my keys.
I'm in, I don't own any of his keys but I'd love the chance to buy one. Especially if I can get a ghost.
girldc is a bro :) supported
I'd like to see more from him. Neat stuff.
Just so everyone knows, this is on our radar and will be reviewed ASAP. :thumb:
Feel free to continue expressing your support for GirlDC, I just wanted to chime in and mention that. :)
Hello, I am girldc. ;D
Thank you for sharing your opinion about me.
Even though I was prohibited opening GB, my works of keycaps is on going.
Since the last GB, 3 new keycaps was produced but i had no sales channels to display them to you.
I madly enjoy making keycaps. :-X
I love to design keyboard which i spend a lot of time with.
So whenever I make a new keycaps, almost always I use it to make myself satisfied first.
(for better works, I cannot stop trying)
When Redline accident happend, I concentrated on studying.
To make better keycaps, I studied design for about a year.
And one of the Geekhack member told me that bad story.
I wanted to find out the whole story but it was too late to get in touch with them.
(At that time, one of my close Chinese friend sent him about $ 5,000 deposit)
I tried to read about the accident on this site through the Google Translator
and did something that I could, but language is the big problem.
Still I am not sure what I wrote translated rightly.
I am the person who think 'promise' and 'trust' is most important.
That is very important things like me who cannot communicate well.
For that, I use more expensive delivery system to get the information of my product status before it reaches to the customer.
Another thing is that I send mails with photos to the customer to show the status of their products.-it is this much on going like.
Because of redline accident, I spent a lot of time to talk to other people so my last works was awfully long delayed.
So I sent e-mails to each customers and attached another new keycaps for waiting. That is all I could do at that time in my situation.
(Again, Thank you guys who trusted me and waited for me at that time :thumb:)
I hope a lot of people enjoy my keycaps.
Now ‘keycaps’ becomes my important business.
And I start it from here, this site where is many keycap lovers and people who love my keycaps.
My keycaps is not normal toy.
It represents me as an artist.
Each one I put my soul and for that I studied a lot.
With a new start, My keycap works collaborate with an artist together
and hired overseas marketing worker.
I am ready to meet you guys now! :-*
To me, the trust of Geekhack members support me most.
Thank you for reading my long story. ;D
Please visit my website
www.girldc.com
Hello, I am girldc. ;D
Thank you for sharing your opinion about me.
Even though I was prohibited opening GB, my works of keycaps is on going.
Since the last GB, 3 new keycaps was produced but i had no sales channels to display them to you.
I madly enjoy making keycaps. :-X
I love to design keyboard which i spend a lot of time with.
So whenever I make a new keycaps, almost always I use it to make myself satisfied first.
(for better works, I cannot stop trying)
When Redline accident happend, I concentrated on studying.
To make better keycaps, I studied design for about a year.
And one of the Geekhack member told me that bad story.
I wanted to find out the whole story but it was too late to get in touch with them.
(At that time, one of my close Chinese friend sent him about $ 5,000 deposit)
I tried to read about the accident on this site through the Google Translator
and did something that I could, but language is the big problem.
Still I am not sure what I wrote translated rightly.
I am the person who think 'promise' and 'trust' is most important.
That is very important things like me who cannot communicate well.
For that, I use more expensive delivery system to get the information of my product status before it reaches to the customer.
Another thing is that I send mails with photos to the customer to show the status of their products.-it is this much on going like.
Because of redline accident, I spent a lot of time to talk to other people so my last works was awfully long delayed.
So I sent e-mails to each customers and attached another new keycaps for waiting. That is all I could do at that time in my situation.
(Again, Thank you guys who trusted me and waited for me at that time :thumb:)
I hope a lot of people enjoy my keycaps.
Now ‘keycaps’ becomes my important business.
And I start it from here, this site where is many keycap lovers and people who love my keycaps.
My keycaps is not normal toy.
It represents me as an artist.
Each one I put my soul and for that I studied a lot.
With a new start, My keycap works collaborate with an artist together
and hired overseas marketing worker.
I am ready to meet you guys now! :-*
To me, the trust of Geekhack members support me most.
Thank you for reading my long story. ;D
Please visit my website
www.girldc.com
Morebowji pm-ed me earlier today because he noticed that I had voiced my support for LZ in past posts and asked me to express my support for these two exiles.
Note: I was in the redline GB for the DSA dolch and I did lose money because of that d-ouche bag druger and I sincerely hope that he one day slips and falls and breaks his coccyx because that sounds painful and he deserves it . That said, I certainly understand the temptation to hold GirlDC and LZ accountable for druger's trangressions but I can see absolutely no logic in doing so.
1. Was redline required to sign some sort of collective agreement, prior to and as a condition of GH's provision of a vendor site, that stipulates terms covering what to do in the event of an a**hole like druger? I'm not trying to be tricksy here: it's just that druger reached a new level of assholishness here and I think that we were as unprepared for it as LZ and GirlDC were. In this regard, their continued exile seems a bit excessive.
2. Never during the dolch dsa GB did I nor was I asked to pm or get approval from LZ or girldcc. this was a druger thing from the get go and the separation that seemed clear to me last year is even clearer now.
3. prior to the druger fiasco and also since then, it sounds like LZ and GirlDC have continued to act in good faith.
4. some people replied, when I first tried to defend LZ, "yeah, he did take forever to deliver the trik FW update."
so here's my basic impression of why LZ (and similarly for GirlDC) is banned from GH:
(2.): Druger happened to be an a@@hole who used LZ and GirlDc for their reputations for his own crimes associated with his GB.
(1.) LZ was loosely affiliated - certainly not in any legally binding sense with druger (an unkown evil a@@sis hole) at the same time he was loosely affiliated with GH.
(4.): LZ also didn't update FW as quickly as he might have.
If you can accept the fact that Druger was to blame and that he actively misled LZ and GirlDC, etc then it seems that LZ is banned because he didn't update the FW fast enough and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I think his banishment is excessive, reactionary and without merit. sure he could do some things better/faster... but WTF?!. Nobody's banned Sherry - they shouldn't - and he can be much less timely than LZ.
I think LZ has paid enough for druger's crimes. Invite him back!
okay...the admins/mods already know how much i hated the original girldc ban, so i'll just say this:
1. gdc started a gb
2. he got banned from selling here
3. still got me more than what i paid for
i'm not sure how much anyone else could do to show good faith. to be frank, there are people who have done less that are still priased and accepted here.
Girldc honestly makes some of the best artisans that I have seen.
-the metal construction is sweet
-they are all interesting
-they look a lot more detailed and refined than many other artisans
I would understand if he is still salty about what went down, but I would vote to give him a second chance (although my position is kind of invalid seeing as how I have never dealt with him)
My keycaps is not normal toy.
It represents me as an artist.
Each one I put my soul and for that I studied a lot.
MoreHello, I am girldc. ;D
Thank you for sharing your opinion about me.
Even though I was prohibited opening GB, my works of keycaps is on going.
Since the last GB, 3 new keycaps was produced but i had no sales channels to display them to you.
I madly enjoy making keycaps. :-X
I love to design keyboard which i spend a lot of time with.
So whenever I make a new keycaps, almost always I use it to make myself satisfied first.
(for better works, I cannot stop trying)
When Redline accident happend, I concentrated on studying.
To make better keycaps, I studied design for about a year.
And one of the Geekhack member told me that bad story.
I wanted to find out the whole story but it was too late to get in touch with them.
(At that time, one of my close Chinese friend sent him about $ 5,000 deposit)
I tried to read about the accident on this site through the Google Translator
and did something that I could, but language is the big problem.
Still I am not sure what I wrote translated rightly.
I am the person who think 'promise' and 'trust' is most important.
That is very important things like me who cannot communicate well.
For that, I use more expensive delivery system to get the information of my product status before it reaches to the customer.
Another thing is that I send mails with photos to the customer to show the status of their products.-it is this much on going like.
Because of redline accident, I spent a lot of time to talk to other people so my last works was awfully long delayed.
So I sent e-mails to each customers and attached another new keycaps for waiting. That is all I could do at that time in my situation.
(Again, Thank you guys who trusted me and waited for me at that time :thumb:)
I hope a lot of people enjoy my keycaps.
Now �keycaps� becomes my important business.
And I start it from here, this site where is many keycap lovers and people who love my keycaps.
My keycaps is not normal toy.
It represents me as an artist.
Each one I put my soul and for that I studied a lot.
With a new start, My keycap works collaborate with an artist together
and hired overseas marketing worker.
I am ready to meet you guys now! :-*
To me, the trust of Geekhack members support me most.
Thank you for reading my long story. ;D
Please visit my website
www.girldc.com
Great to see you're back, I can't wait until I'm able to snag one of your caps!
If this spans out, I am planning to push the idea of topre keycaps to Girldc. Topre seems bigger here than other foreign keyboard communities, so if he can work in geekhack he should be interested to hear our opinions. Topre stormtrooper? Not to get anyones hopes up.. but I would personally really like to see a white plastic stormtrooper, since his metal works are restricted to 4 colors (theres a picture of him working on a blue plastic C3PO).
I also got a message and would like to say I support Girldc to be allowed to trade again here as its would be a shame to miss out and stop someone with such talent selling/creating really nice items, you have my support :)
While I'm newly registered, I've been following (lurking) this issue for some time. I really don't think that the community here (at GH) holds any real ill-will towards GirlDC. The RedLine debacle wasn't with any problems with GirlDC, and I'd put money on the assumption that most (or nearly all) of us here understand that.
GirlDC, I think your language skills are quite good. I hope you're able to sell here again. I love your caps!
While I'm newly registered, I've been following (lurking) this issue for some time. I really don't think that the community here (at GH) holds any real ill-will towards GirlDC. The RedLine debacle wasn't with any problems with GirlDC, and I'd put money on the assumption that most (or nearly all) of us here understand that.
While I'm newly registered, I've been following (lurking) this issue for some time. I really don't think that the community here (at GH) holds any real ill-will towards GirlDC. The RedLine debacle wasn't with any problems with GirlDC, and I'd put money on the assumption that most (or nearly all) of us here understand that.
I fully support GirlDC's return to commercial business on Geekhack. Personally, and no disrespect to the mods (of which I am personal friends with at least one) I feel this issue has been on the radar for a little too long based solely on what we on the outside know. Just my 2 cents. Let's get the ball rolling here fellas.
FREE GirlDC!!
^ I think I might pop that into my signature when I'm near a computer.
I fully support GirlDC's return to commercial business on Geekhack. Personally, and no disrespect to the mods (of which I am personal friends with at least one) I feel this issue has been on the radar for a little too long based solely on what we on the outside know. Just my 2 cents. Let's get the ball rolling here fellas.
FREE GirlDC!!
^ I think I might pop that into my signature when I'm near a computer.
I wasn't around when GDC was selling stuff but i've always been interested in GDC's work and would definitely like to see more!
GirlDC, I think your language skills are quite good. I hope you're able to sell here again. I love your caps!
You really think so? Thank you, buddy^^
I am waiting for that moment to share my works here!
GirlDC, I think your language skills are quite good. I hope you're able to sell here again. I love your caps!
You really think so? Thank you, buddy^^
I am waiting for that moment to share my works here!
I honestly do, my friend. Hope everything can get worked out!
GirlDC comeback special with a shark cap? :D I can dream!
GirlDC comeback special with a shark cap? :D I can dream!
New series for 2015 is Super Mario.
Come and look!
Shark for summer? With specially sharp teeth?
hehehe~
GirlDC comeback special with a shark cap? :D I can dream!
New series for 2015 is Super Mario.
Come and look!
Shark for summer? With specially sharp teeth?
hehehe~
I love super Mario! I really like your colorful GirlDC caps as well!
Very sharp shark teeth! :D
I am interested in reinstatement of GirlDC as well. :thumb:
MoreGirlDC comeback special with a shark cap? :D I can dream!
New series for 2015 is Super Mario.
Come and look!
Shark for summer? With specially sharp teeth?
hehehe~
I love super Mario! I really like your colorful GirlDC caps as well!
Very sharp shark teeth! :D
Johnny!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Mb8E9mb.gif)
GirlDC comeback special with a shark cap? :D I can dream!
You, shark lover!
Me, too! hahaha!!!!
New series for 2015 is Super Mario.
Come and look!
Shark for summer? With specially sharp teeth?
hehehe~
I love super Mario! I really like your colorful GirlDC caps as well!
Very sharp shark teeth! :D
I'm definitely going to watch how this turns out. I came in after that incident but I keep seeing GDC caps going up on the classifieds =(
Still his works look fantastic but I can't put in any information myself about his character (though reading through threads he's extremely enthusiastic about his work)
I'm definitely going to watch how this turns out. I came in after that incident but I keep seeing GDC caps going up on the classifieds =(
Still his works look fantastic but I can't put in any information myself about his character (though reading through threads he's extremely enthusiastic about his work)
Thank you anyway.
There is a part which cannot be easily understood. For example, when I had GB, I knew nobody in GH.
We communicated through internet but my English was too poor to join here(Stil...).
But this reason made me think how TRUST is more important than any other.
Can you guys just watch me what I did and what I am going to do?
What I am doing shows who I am, what I am...
Sincerely girldc
Welcome back GirlDC!
Any update from the mods if GirlDC can get another opportunity here?
Any update from the mods if GirlDC can get another opportunity here?
We're still waiting for the holidays to calm down so we can get the mods together to discuss. :thumb: We're currently largely AFK (except for me now that I'm back), so coordinating discussions is not easy.
Any update from the mods if GirlDC can get another opportunity here?
We're still waiting for the holidays to calm down so we can get the mods together to discuss. :thumb: We're currently largely AFK (except for me now that I'm back), so coordinating discussions is not easy.
Any update from the mods if GirlDC can get another opportunity here?
We're still waiting for the holidays to calm down so we can get the mods together to discuss. :thumb: We're currently largely AFK (except for me now that I'm back), so coordinating discussions is not easy.
Let me FREE, guys! :(
Let me FREE, guys! :(
I believe when Hoff and the others mod already discussed together, you will got the artisan subforum :p
Hmm how about letting LZ free too? If we can get him free I could try to arrange a GB of some sort :)Now that's an idea
I've had some email-exchange with him and even though I might not be able to execute it myself I could help the one that takes the responsibility!Hmm how about letting LZ free too? If we can get him free I could try to arrange a GB of some sort :)Now that's an idea
I really hope mod decide properly ;) Good luck.
I've had some email-exchange with him and even though I might not be able to execute it myself I could help the one that takes the responsibility!Hmm how about letting LZ free too? If we can get him free I could try to arrange a GB of some sort :)Now that's an idea
I had a chance to meet up with GirlDC so I wanted to share that here...
Ever since I got a glimpse of GirlDC Ironman keycap on google images I was fascinated with the possibility of customizing keyboards. It was GirlDCs Ironman that led me to Geekhack and was the root of my journey to collect various artisan keycaps. Ever since the unfortunate incident on Geekhack, the only way to acquire his work was through the classifieds or on the Korean forums. I had asked him to do a commissioned work for one of his previous project but first he was hesitant, since he did not want to revisit past projects and instead work on new projects. After I explained my situation and talked with him, he accepted my offer. Naturally, I was thankful and led me to start this thread.
So... Who is GirlDC. Earlier this week I had the pleasure to meet him in person to answer that question along with other questions I had for/about GirlDC. Over a drink I found out, by day he is a freelancing jeweler specializing in wedding gifts and by night he resorts to his hobby of making keycaps. At first, his plans to make keycaps was undermined within the Korean keyboard community but that did not stop him, instead it motivated him. With a background of working with precious metals, he applied that skill for his desire for making custom keycaps for himself. So began his journey.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LMA7oZB.jpg)
(Jewelry work of GirlDC)
What is GirlDC. GirlDC used to enjoy skateboarding before a car accident that severely restricted his love for skating. Those familiar with skating might have heard of the skateboard companies, Girl skateboards and DC shoes. Those were GirlDC's favorite brands, so he combined the two names, Girl-DC.
Due to the fact that GirlDCs day job requires him to work around his customers' specifications, his keycaps revolved around his own personal preferences. Specifically, his favorite comics/mangas. Even then, he would be making 4~6 different variations of the same model until it met his qualifications as a presentable keycap. Collectors aware of his work knows, how detailed GirlDC caps are and how attractive they are. Yet he still strives to improve his work, promising me that his work will only get better with higher quality.
A recent post from him stated his plans to work with a gallery in Singapore. GirlDC has explained that a lot of places, including Geekhack and other galleries, initially wanted a higher pricetag for his work. His motives were not to make money but to make affordable high-end keycaps, which led him to lose money on a lot of his previous projects. Fortunately, due to an increasing demand in Asian countries, such as China and Singapore, he is able to increase the price of his work without losing demand. However, his true goal to make affordable keycaps for the mass remains. GirlDCs current plan is to differentiate his work into two product lines, plastic keycaps for the mass and precious metal keycaps for those who are willing to pay a premium.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LF5dA4x.jpg)
(Prototype of GirlDCs painted keycaps)
With such differentiation, GirlDC also wants to include a special version of the plastic keycaps, a hand painted version. Initially GirlDC focused on practicality, limiting creativity, but he claims that his view for his own work changed recently. As stated on his other post, he wanted to make keycaps that people "want to collect" instead of "want to buy." Hence, the painted keycaps, which cant be practically used since the paint might wear off but remains collectable for being one-of-a-kind. As of now, he has no plans of selling the painted versions because it takes a huge chunk of his time. He plans to make them available through giveaways, raffles or hidden surprises for a small number of customers. Hearing that, I floated the idea of holding a giveaway for those who show support on this support thread to gain more attention for his prohibition, but he did not want to be misunderstood. GirlDC was against the idea of "support me to get a chance to win something". But the idea remains to show gratitude for those who supported his "freedom" here on Geekhack if his prohibition is lifted.
Meeting face to face, I can say his sincerity is real. Seriousness aside, GirlDC is also humorous. A funny idea he told me was for the windows key. GirlDC and a friend of his was discussing how dangerous the windows key is for gamers, very true. Their stoner-like resolution? a covered flip switch just for the windows key with a hazardous symbol on the top. Personally, that cracked me up. Although, this is one example of the ideas GirlDC has in mind, there are much more creative ideas he has planned and shared that I believe others here will enjoy. Hopefully, we can actually see his ideas come to life.Show Image(https://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/assets/a/2/0/9/e/517eee88ce395f521d000000.jpg)
(Example flip switch)
MoreI had a chance to meet up with GirlDC so I wanted to share that here...
Ever since I got a glimpse of GirlDC Ironman keycap on google images I was fascinated with the possibility of customizing keyboards. It was GirlDCs Ironman that led me to Geekhack and was the root of my journey to collect various artisan keycaps. Ever since the unfortunate incident on Geekhack, the only way to acquire his work was through the classifieds or on the Korean forums. I had asked him to do a commissioned work for one of his previous project but first he was hesitant, since he did not want to revisit past projects and instead work on new projects. After I explained my situation and talked with him, he accepted my offer. Naturally, I was thankful and led me to start this thread.
So... Who is GirlDC. Earlier this week I had the pleasure to meet him in person to answer that question along with other questions I had for/about GirlDC. Over a drink I found out, by day he is a freelancing jeweler specializing in wedding gifts and by night he resorts to his hobby of making keycaps. At first, his plans to make keycaps was undermined within the Korean keyboard community but that did not stop him, instead it motivated him. With a background of working with precious metals, he applied that skill for his desire for making custom keycaps for himself. So began his journey.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LMA7oZB.jpg)
(Jewelry work of GirlDC)
What is GirlDC. GirlDC used to enjoy skateboarding before a car accident that severely restricted his love for skating. Those familiar with skating might have heard of the skateboard companies, Girl skateboards and DC shoes. Those were GirlDC's favorite brands, so he combined the two names, Girl-DC.
Due to the fact that GirlDCs day job requires him to work around his customers' specifications, his keycaps revolved around his own personal preferences. Specifically, his favorite comics/mangas. Even then, he would be making 4~6 different variations of the same model until it met his qualifications as a presentable keycap. Collectors aware of his work knows, how detailed GirlDC caps are and how attractive they are. Yet he still strives to improve his work, promising me that his work will only get better with higher quality.
A recent post from him stated his plans to work with a gallery in Singapore. GirlDC has explained that a lot of places, including Geekhack and other galleries, initially wanted a higher pricetag for his work. His motives were not to make money but to make affordable high-end keycaps, which led him to lose money on a lot of his previous projects. Fortunately, due to an increasing demand in Asian countries, such as China and Singapore, he is able to increase the price of his work without losing demand. However, his true goal to make affordable keycaps for the mass remains. GirlDCs current plan is to differentiate his work into two product lines, plastic keycaps for the mass and precious metal keycaps for those who are willing to pay a premium.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LF5dA4x.jpg)
(Prototype of GirlDCs painted keycaps)
With such differentiation, GirlDC also wants to include a special version of the plastic keycaps, a hand painted version. Initially GirlDC focused on practicality, limiting creativity, but he claims that his view for his own work changed recently. As stated on his other post, he wanted to make keycaps that people "want to collect" instead of "want to buy." Hence, the painted keycaps, which cant be practically used since the paint might wear off but remains collectable for being one-of-a-kind. As of now, he has no plans of selling the painted versions because it takes a huge chunk of his time. He plans to make them available through giveaways, raffles or hidden surprises for a small number of customers. Hearing that, I floated the idea of holding a giveaway for those who show support on this support thread to gain more attention for his prohibition, but he did not want to be misunderstood. GirlDC was against the idea of "support me to get a chance to win something". But the idea remains to show gratitude for those who supported his "freedom" here on Geekhack if his prohibition is lifted.
Meeting face to face, I can say his sincerity is real. Seriousness aside, GirlDC is also humorous. A funny idea he told me was for the windows key. GirlDC and a friend of his was discussing how dangerous the windows key is for gamers, very true. Their stoner-like resolution? a covered flip switch just for the windows key with a hazardous symbol on the top. Personally, that cracked me up. Although, this is one example of the ideas GirlDC has in mind, there are much more creative ideas he has planned and shared that I believe others here will enjoy. Hopefully, we can actually see his ideas come to life.Show Image(https://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/assets/a/2/0/9/e/517eee88ce395f521d000000.jpg)
(Example flip switch)
Cool, thanks for writing all that up! It make sense now to me that he's a jeweler; his metalwork is pretty impressive! Do you know how he manufactures the metal caps? Is it a mold, or lost wax or something like that? Just curious of the general process, not looking for "trade secrets" lol.
Thank you for this story! It's always fun to get an inside look at the life of someone we admire like we do GirlDC. :) And the bit at the end is pretty funny. :))
I really respect what GirlDC is doing, as far as making both collectible caps and easily available caps.
Also, this thread makes me miss my one GirlDC cap I had. :( I had to sell it to pay for a trip home last Christmas. (NOT a sob story, just saying I miss it!)
Thanks for sharing that! i did not know he was a jeweler so now the metal caps make sense!
I also like that he's making caps for collecting and ones to actually use.
Thank you for this story! It's always fun to get an inside look at the life of someone we admire like we do GirlDC. :) And the bit at the end is pretty funny. :))
I really respect what GirlDC is doing, as far as making both collectible caps and easily available caps.
Also, this thread makes me miss my one GirlDC cap I had. :( I had to sell it to pay for a trip home last Christmas. (NOT a sob story, just saying I miss it!)
Theres so much more funny ideas he shared with me, Im just not sure if I have the privilege to share everything.
And I agree its respectable for him to differentiate his work, since I know his easily available caps will be just as high quality just in plastic.
If I may, which one did you own before? Theres just so many different keycaps he worked on and I want them all... :'(
Thank you for this story! It's always fun to get an inside look at the life of someone we admire like we do GirlDC. :) And the bit at the end is pretty funny. :))
I really respect what GirlDC is doing, as far as making both collectible caps and easily available caps.
Also, this thread makes me miss my one GirlDC cap I had. :( I had to sell it to pay for a trip home last Christmas. (NOT a sob story, just saying I miss it!)
Theres so much more funny ideas he shared with me, Im just not sure if I have the privilege to share everything.
And I agree its respectable for him to differentiate his work, since I know his easily available caps will be just as high quality just in plastic.
If I may, which one did you own before? Theres just so many different keycaps he worked on and I want them all... :'(
I had one of the Vader caps he made! :D It is still one of my favorite artisan caps. ;) It is pictured below with a brass keycap that photekq made for me. :thumb:Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/10716590133_60d0f7e8fc_k.jpg)
DSC01940 (https://flic.kr/p/hjZjTp) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/people/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
10/10 would support!!
I suppose all this happened long before I joined but he sounds like a good guy and I respect what I have seen from him so far. :thumb:
This is great I hope this works out for him as an artist and us as collectors and enthusiasts. :thumb: love your work GDC. Skating is also one of my passions and the name makes total sense now :)
I had one of girldc ironman. really love it :thumb:
I had one of girldc ironman. really love it :thumb:
GDC ironman! thats my favorite one of his work, Im still looking forward to getting my hands on one.
Which color tone did you get?
Really loving the look of these storm troopers cough cough very very sexy though
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I had one of girldc ironman. really love it :thumb:GDC ironman! thats my favorite one of his work, Im still looking forward to getting my hands on one.
Which color tone did you get?
Say Cheeeeseeeeeeee :p :pShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/sCMLVwD.jpg)
Really loving the look of these storm troopers can wait for something to come of this on GH.
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I'm down for this to happen one day.
girldc keys now available at http://techkeys.us/collections/girldc
girldc keys now available at http://techkeys.us/collections/girldc
They're plastic though. :'(
metalgirldc keys now available at http://techkeys.us/collections/girldc
They're plastic though. :'(
What were the originals made of? lol