WELCOME, FRIENDS!

Whether you an old hat in the CW community or someone new, let's not be strangers! Post here and tell a little about yourself so we can all get to know each other and drop some of the mystery behind the CWs that we know and love. Thank you for the excellent thread idea!

You can use the questions below to get you jumpstarted (subtract or add as much as you like), or go completely freestyle.

Username: Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? If you're an artist, do you take commissions? Links to your public ping group(s): Link to your CW shop thread: Link to your CW cash shop:

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? Recommend a shop or artist that you love! Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more?

HAVE FUN

There are no right or wrong answers, feel free to only volunteer what you're comfortable volunteering. ^_^

oh what a great idea. :D you're sooooooo smart :D

Let me go and answer these even though I don't have cw's made, any more (stupid real life) I still hang out around the threads :)

Username: Flyingkat Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? I am a releaser, buyer and hoping come December to be an artist If you're an artist, do you take commissions? If people are interested in my art I may try to do comissions Links to your public ping group(s):Kat's Cws Link to your CW shop thread: Kat's Cw Forum Link to your CW cash shop: Kat's Cw Shop

Tell us a little about yourself!

What's your favorite CW on site? What type of items do you usually buy? Dresses and wigs, sometimes backgrounds Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? I buy a mix of all depending on what I see out there What type of items would you like to see more of? Backgrounds What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? Everyone is so kind and helpful <3 If you want to get into cws someone can help you out Recommend a shop or artist that you love! She has lovely cws she releases and really cool contests to help users get cws they may want, plus she is also really nice!! Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Sure :)

Tell us a little about yourself! I work full time. I'm a wife, mother of a 23 year old son. I've been married for 29 years, but we met in 1982. I've been buying CWs from the very beginning. Too many to count and to afraid to count them all. I have a cat. I drive a VW Bug. I'm into journalling (this year Hobonichi Techo), back to analog. I love battling and CWs. And collecting things for my gallery. OMG. Oh yeah, and I'm big into Korean dramas. Like I don't watch American tv at all. lol. Lives in California.

What's your favorite CW on site? Rosy Pink Body Blush, I've been wearing it since I got it, never take it off unless I enter a contest and you can't wear CWs. What type of items do you usually buy?. Wigs, shoes, hair accessories, anything that strikes my fancy.
Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? From threads, then cash shops... hardly every secondhand, unless it is for slot price. What type of items would you like to see more of? I like odd accessories, for the wrist, ankles and belts where the item can tie in the colors of the HA and balances it out. What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? That we are an awesome community that cares for one another. I think the Artists and Releasers try to do their best to bring things they want to see on the site. You either support that item or if it's not your fancy, you wait for something more your style, but you should never put down a person's CW and always be polite and respectful.
Recommend a shop or artist that you love! I'm a constant buyer of Cathii's items, Ale's and Warrior's shops. Holly's too, if I'm on at the right moment. I also know you can't be on 24/7 to snap up CWs, so I wait patiently for an item if I missed it and really want it.
Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Yes, I have limited knowledge, but if I can be of help to anyone, please ping me.

I'll go next!

Username: Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? All 3! I run a shop with mostly my own art, give or take a few things. And my wardrobe will definitely attest to how many CWs I've purchased over the years... XD If you're an artist, do you take commissions? Yes, though I'm a slowpoke so my commissions aren't open very often. [i]Links to your public ping group(s):[/b] SweetTarts Link to your CW shop thread: Tart's CWs Link to your CW cash shop: Shop

Tell us a little about yourself! I joined subeta specifically because I'd heard about CWs and thought the ability to to submit your own custom items was amazing! I love drawing/releasing things, hosting events, and generally getting mixed up in the discourse (cw-related, of course. ;)) My favorite site holiday is Lumi, but Morostide is a close second. RL, I like to bake, read, and bask in the summer sunshine. :) And I LOVE BREAKFAST!

What's your favorite CW on site? Hard to choose, but probably by ! I use it on almost every HA. What type of items do you usually buy? I really like pastels, modern clothing, floral items, and wiiiiigss. Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? I usually slot directly on threads! What type of items would you like to see more of? I'm really into patterned clothing right now! So I'd like to see more interesting/unique colors and patterns.

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? A lot of releasers love getting recolor suggestions! So don't be shy if there's something you want to see. Recommend a shop or artist that you love! Really loving 's recent releases! shop thread Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Haha, yep! :D

Glad to see you here even if you don't release anymore!

Ahh I do miss backgrounds too!

You're welcome! Thanks for the great idea. ^__^ hug

I'm BAAAAAAAAaaaaaack (grins, . I've always loved the energy you all put out) :D

Username: Witchy

Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? buyer

If you're an artist, do you take commissions? (wish i was, have SUCH ideas in the head!)

Links to your public ping group(s): Link to your CW shop thread:

Link to your CW cash shop: Arcane Apparel CW lost and found (my used shop)

Tell us a little about yourself! oldest person on subeta. (115yo) :D no really. I think i really am the oldest :) but my head is about 21. lol Always want to look at the 'good' of things, and keep my spirits up. Real life, I read, cook, and sometimes 'summertime' garden'

What's your favorite CW on site? all the things i use for my "body" to give it defination. my 'base' ha, always has all the items wearing it.

What type of items do you usually buy? HAIR!! love me the white wigs. Boots...(tops, pants, hair accessories)

Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? any and all.

What type of items would you like to see more of? hair ribbons, belts, boots

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? ASK! but remember Newbie, that the artist/sellers, have REAL Lives, and sometimes, they are not able to get back to you right away (or they didn't notice your ping/comment, in the 50 other pings/comments that they got) Be Patient!

Recommend a shop or artist that you love! HA! another un-answerable question! (well, first got to put down, , (you want me to keep going? LOL there are SO many more)

Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Sure. But I have no idea what I could help with. :D

(, come answer this!)

, OOOooooooo! artist also??! HOW EXCELLENT! :D Good Luck Beauty!

]Username: ]Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? I was a releaser along time go. But now I just buy. Though have to debate about going back and releasing customs again If you're an artist, do you take commissions? I wish I could draw. But can't Links to your public ping group(s): I don't have one Link to your CW cash shop : That I do have Phantomheiko shop

Tell us a little about yourself! Not much to tell. A friend from Gaia brought me over here and I fell more in love here than Gaia. I made some awesome friends while being on here. My favorite holiday is a tie with morostide and Lumi. I love gift bombing friends when I get that chance. What's your favorite CW on site? ooh boy mmm damn I actually don't really a favorite cw What type of items do you usually buy? Any things that black lol or lolita style and gothic like Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? its a little bit of all three What type of items would you like to see more of? Corsets! More kitties items what you would want to share with a newbie? Take your time and be very organized Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Um maybe. I'm a bit shy of shy person so you'll probably have to pick me to ask me anything.

Username: Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? As of now, releaser and buyer. If you're an artist, do you take commissions? N/A Links to your public ping group(s): Beck CWs Link to your CW shop thread: ">Here Link to your CW cash shop: N/A

Tell us a little about yourself! I just started playing again a month ago, so CW is all new for me. I used to draw on my Wacom tablet back in the day, so I may try my hand again soon.

What's your favorite CW on site? That's tough because there are so many, but I have to go with What type of items do you usually buy? Anything girly and pink. Loving all the items colored like and Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? Doesn't matter to me. What type of items would you like to see more of? More dresses.

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? Not sure. Recommend a shop or artist that you love! That I'm not sure of off the top of my head either because I follow so many. Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Absolutely.

Doing this!!! ^o^

Username: Cresenta Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? Releaser and buyer! If you're an artist, do you take commissions? If I was, I would! [i]Links to your public ping group(s):[/b] Cresenta's Customs Link to your CW shop thread: Cresenta's CW Link to your CW cash shop: Shop

Tell us a little about yourself! I'm a textbook nerd whose favourite hobbies are to read and write. Love anime (Sailor Moon & Inyasha ftw), Michael Jackson and P!ATD, Bunnies, Hockey, Tea & food in general. I am a proud Canadian and have been on Subeta for almost 12 years now. My favourite site holiday is Luminaire but Masquerade is a close 2nd. I also loveee Moro!

What's your favorite CW on site? <3 What type of items do you usually buy? Makeup Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? Either. It makes no difference to me! What type of items would you like to see more of? Fantasy Clothing like Armour, Companions, Foreground things and Backgrounds. What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? How easy it is to get into. When I started releasing back in 2015, I expected it to be a lot harder to make sense of but everyone was super approachable and that made getting into the market a breeze! Recommend a shop or artist that you love! I def recommend , & ! They make awesome things! Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Of course! Would be happy to!

Username: Cheriuki Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? I'm a releaser and buyer If you're an artist, do you take commissions? Links to your public ping group(s): [Url=https://subeta.net/forums.php/groups/#/group/8944]Click Here[/Url] Link to your CW shop thread: [Url=https://subeta.net/forums.php/read/891850/Sakura-Cafe-birthday-gifts-Catch-Up/1]Click Here[/Url] Link to your CW cash shop: [Url=https://subeta.net/cw_shop.php/Cheriuki]Click Here[/url]

Tell us a little about yourself! I love anime, gaming and reading. I got into chinese drama a few months ago and been hooked on that.

What's your favorite CW on site? I have way too many favorites but I am a Wig Junkie What type of items do you usually buy? Cute or Punkish Items Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? All 3? What type of items would you like to see more of? since fall and winter is coming I'm hoping for some fall and winter fashion :D

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? How helpful everyone been. I had alot of questions when I first started and a bunch of you have helped me. Recommend a shop or artist that you love! [User=Maskros], [User=Sonatine], & [User=Tartelette] and I have way too many favorite shops Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? yup :) feel free to contact me if you need help

Do this you lazy bum. I did it!

come back and tell people u exist

LMAO I highly doubt you are 115 years old, but regardless you clearly have a young spirit! :P

I used to envy your gothic lolita style way back when I was still new! You always have been great at dressing your HA. ^_^

Welcome!!! (psst, one of your links is a little messed up!)

@Cresenta D'awwww you still like that old thing! XD

Haha I laughed at "wig junkie"! You release a lot of beautiful items, wigs included. :)

Ofc I dooo! LOOK HOW CUTE SHE IS!!!! ^o^

totally not joking about the wig thing XD majority of my cw collection is wigs and aww ty so much <3

This is a great idea! I love this!

Username: <----(looks over at my UN) -evil grin- My UN is now: Ambitious-Jellypanda hahaha -- as you can see I have a strange sense of humor. XD Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? I am all 3 ! If you're an artist, do you take commissions? I do take commissions, yup. Links to your public ping group(s): I have several public groups, one for my own group where I release things from other artists on site: Xanadu Galleria

One for my collab shop featuring art done exclusively by me, run with help from my sister, : RAE - Equini

and the art ping group I just started for people to join if they want pings related to people releasing things I have drawn: Jellyfish

Link to your CW shop thread: RAE - Collab shop Pre-slots for items in RAE Link to your CW cash shop: My awesome shop. XD

Tell us a little about yourself! I have a dog - his name is Kodiak. I would have a billion other animals but they are wild and need to stay there in the wild. I am very allergic to cats. :( What else? I love making friends. Also I love hiking and camping a lot. I love to read!

What's your favorite CW on site? I love wigs, backgrounds, companions, teal and berry things, and spring-floral things, fall things. So I guess not one specific thing? What type of items do you usually buy? Wigs, mostly because nobody releases backgrounds anymore. :P (I should do this - but am lazy) Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? I like to buy from anyplace where I find an item I really like. I usually go for threads first, then shops, and finally second hand shops/trades. What type of items would you like to see more of? Ohh - that is tricky. Probably fun foregrounds and backgrounds that are not complete but can be layered to create unique looks.

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? I love how much creativity there is and would want new players to see that too. I would hope they would participate in any form in the creativity and fun. Recommend a shop or artist that you love! Recently I cannot get my hands on enough of 's boots, the mates, so I am stalking that shop for more boots. Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Yes, I always love (this is a huge understatement lol) helping people. Helping or teaching people is my favorite thing.

Username: Shelbie Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? Releaser/buyer If you're an artist, do you take commissions? I can draw but only rubbish stuff on my notebooks, like little eggs with legs. That's not exactly being an artist lol :P Links to your public ping group(s): Here Link to your CW shop thread: Thread Link to your CW cash shop: Shop

Tell us a little about yourself! I love cats, and anything Marvel and Harry Potter. I'm also from crazy hot Hawaii and actively trying to get off this rock.

What's your favorite CW on site? The Roza crowns. What type of items do you usually buy? Jackets, wigs, cute jewelry. Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? All of them What type of items would you like to see more of? More jackets. What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? No one bites. If you've got questions people are more than happy to help. Don't be afraid to ask. Recommend a shop or artist that you love! Too many too list but these tend to be my faves. Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? Sure but due to limited time, response might be slow :D

Username: Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3? all of the above If you're an artist, do you take commissions? not usually, no Links to your public ping group(s): Stake House Link to your CW shop thread: Stake House Link to your CW cash shop: My Shop

Tell us a little about yourself!

What's your favorite CW on site? oh I don't think I have one to be honest! What type of items do you usually buy? I but a lot of wigs, usually shoulder length, and sneakers and shorts Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? All of the above What type of items would you like to see more of? I don't know really, I try to create some unique things but trends tend to stick to the same type of items!

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie? It's a pretty tight knit community! I don't think I've come across anyone who isn't pleasant, and all of the artists are more than happy to help one another. Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand Recommend a shop or artist that you love! has been cranking out some super cute items and has a great style Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more? absolutely!

Username: Valiska

Are you an artist, releaser, buyer, or some mixture of the 3?
I am a new releaser and a buyer since I joined the site in 2017. I have one release currently slotting and another that was supposed to come out this weekend but I didn't get round to making my previews yet. I am not an artist, but I would like to be.

Links to your public ping group(s): Valiska's Feral Rose Garden

Link to your CW shop thread: My thread

Link to your CW cash shop: My shop (Sorry there's nothing here yet, my first release is still in the approval queue)

Tell us a little about yourself! I work in a hospital and live by myself, currently alone but usually with cats. I'm looking for a new cat and maybe a doggo. I wear lolita fashion IRL, not every day, but even my everyday wardrobe is influenced by it. I run an outrageous Gravity Falls AU RP that should be coming out of hiatus soon and I tend to buy and release things that look like they belong in that multiverse. I used to release custom items on Gaia (you can search their marketplace for "Valiska") but it was too expensive! Subeta is much more reasonable. I am super obsessed with thylacines.
I am also an opinionated loudmouth and on the spectrum, but I do not mean to hurt people's feelings and would like the chance to explain if you've interpreted something I said as meaning something terrible, because the chances are very high that I did not actually mean it the way that you took it and would welcome the chance to rephrase myself and apologise if I've made a faux pas.

What's your favorite CW on site? I have no idea how to answer this because I love so many of them for so many different reasons. I am a bunner gown addict and also very fond of the blue/gold Shining Empire items that are either released by or in honour of Zabrie.

What type of items do you usually buy? I buy any background that looks like a place that exists in my mental multiverse. I buy wigs, usually only if they do cover the base ears and do not cover the base eyes. I buy all varieties of fantasy clothing but usually not rompers, shorts, and other everyday clothes from our world, although I make an exception for sweaters Mabel would own, I buy a lot of ears. Really I buy some of just about everything. I also collect lolita items, but because I am an actual lolita I'm picky about them and won't buy stuff that is more anime cosplay/love nikki than actual lolita fashion.

Do you prefer buying from threads, cash shop shops, or secondhand? All the above plus the pawn shop. I love getting a great deal. I also love supporting great releasers.

What type of items would you like to see more of? Ears in more natural colours. An entire species in my universe has cat ears, and most of them aren't solid black, solid white, or pink. Also, bodymods that are not designed with the assumption that everyone uses bases 1-3 most of the time. For some reason, a lot of lolita items include white hands, which is really funny given that the people who came up with lolita fashion were not actually white people.

What's something you love about the CW community that you would want to share with a newbie?
I would want to tell them to stick with it and they will find ways to get the hard-to-find things that they want and that there are people who do CWs who are actually really into making things more inclusive for everyone, both in terms of bases other than 1-3 and also in terms of not doing many (or any) limited-run exclusive releases.

Recommend a shop or artist that you love! Every time I start to write a list and think I'm finished I remember three people I forgot and feel guilty. Mesmer & Reaper, Tartelette & Cresenta, Zabrie, Ambition & reekoh, mushroomfeatures, Valasca, Cheriuki & Kurikokkuma, Akita, Celestial, and kylonaberrie are just a few of the people who assist me in diverting way too much of my income to this site.

Are you open to receiving questions from people outside of the community that are interested in learning more?
Sure, but I'm very new to releasing.

EDIT: One last thing! Don't be alarmed if you get a package from me on your birthday even if we've never interacted before. One of the things I most enjoy is that Subeta tells me when people in threads, etc, are having their birthdays. When I see a cake next to someone's name I try to get them a small wishlist item (under 1M) and a cake item. It will just be a cake if everything on your wishlist is over 1M or CWs and we're not good friends or anything, but I like doing small things to make people happy because there's enough suck in the world. If you have a note on your profile page that says gifts give you anxiety or something I will of course respect it and not. I don't expect anything back.

I still treasure the designs you made for when you were starting out. well Thank you very much.