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  <body>We know you're excited to get your questions answered or to try and sell that old design of yours, but before you do, here's a few official threads that we request that you use and reference before posting. We dont want your shiny new thread to get locked and/or deleted. 

This is an attempt to categorize the boards a bit more and make the emptees experience more enjoyable for everyone.

&lt;h3&gt;Designs For Sale&lt;/h3&gt;

http://emptees.com/posts/73281-designs-for-sale-september
http://emptees.com/posts/82941-designs-for-sale-october-i-know-its-early

&lt;i&gt;These threads get updated monthly so look for the newest version before you post. Also remember that you can submit your design in the tees section and mark the 'artwork for sale' for better searchability &lt;/i&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Vote For Me&lt;/h3&gt;

http://emptees.com/posts/3606-vote-for-me-official-thread-for-all-design-voting-contests

&lt;i&gt;Need votes on your design submission? Please post them here. Posts are typically deleted after 15 days to keep the thread current.&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;"Designers Needed" - Job Fulfillment Threads&lt;/h3&gt;

Here's a few tips for streamlining your design job recruitment process on Emptees

&lt;i&gt;1) Post your contact information (name, email, website, etc..) clearly in the thread.

2) State what kind of design style you&#8217;re looking for. 

3) Finally, its highly encouraged that you post the budget for your project. This helps streamline the process for everyone and saves time buy narrowing down your search to those most willing to work within your price range.&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Official Ripoffs, Bootlegs and Stolen Art&lt;/h3&gt;

http://emptees.com/posts/71631-official-ripoff-bootleg-and-stolen-art-thread

&lt;i&gt;The name of the thread is self explanitory. For all you whistle blowers, please post rip offs here.&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Wacom Tablets&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;i&gt;This is an extremely frequently discussed topic, please use the search bar before posting or explore these threads. &lt;/i&gt;

http://emptees.com/posts/58031-post-your-tablet
http://emptees.com/posts/64671-which-tablet-should-i-buy
http://emptees.com/posts/53691-pen-tablet
http://emptees.com/posts/16655-whats-the-learning-curve-for-a-tablet
http://emptees.com/posts/274-what-tablet-do-you-use
http://emptees.com/posts/9099-recommendation-on-pen-tablets
http://emptees.com/posts/15334-why-should-i-buy-a-cintiq

(there's a lot more)

&lt;h3&gt;Halftones&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;i&gt;This is an extremely frequently discussed topic, please use the search bar before posting or explore these threads. &lt;/i&gt;

http://emptees.com/posts/80741-halftone-questions
http://emptees.com/posts/79011-color-halftone
http://emptees.com/posts/6838-help-with-halftones#comment_form_item

&lt;hr&gt;
The mods will be adding to this frequently so check back often. 
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