I remember when I first suggested we create a dedicated subforum for graphics tutorials under ‘User Contributions’. It was a small idea, but it took off quickly. I even encouraged everyone to submit their tutorials to sites like good-tutorials.com to get more exposure. Looking back, it’s amazing to see how many members jumped in and started sharing their work.
At the time, Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro were the big tools. Some folks felt left out if they didn’t have those, but we still had a few brave souls using MS Paint! The community really came together, and soon we had a whole section with requests for signatures, banners, and more.
It’s funny how things evolve. Today, there are so many free and open-source alternatives like GIMP and Krita, plus online tools like Canva. But back then, it was all about sharing those Photoshop tricks and tips. I’m glad we built that space—it became a hub for creativity.
I remember being so hyped when Zenchi made that announcement! I had been asking for a graphics section for a while, so it felt great to see it happen. I started writing tutorials right away—mostly Photoshop stuff, like text effects and basic photo manipulations.
At first, I couldn’t even find the new forum! I thought maybe the permissions were messed up. But once it was live, I posted a few tutorials, and that was just the tip of the iceberg for me. I had so many more ideas.
It’s cool to think about how far we’ve come. Now there are entire YouTube channels dedicated to graphics tutorials, and software like Affinity Photo and Procreate are huge. But nothing beats the feeling of sharing your first tutorial on a forum and seeing people actually use it.
Haha, I remember when Zenchi said the forum was there, but I couldn’t see it at first either! I thought I was going crazy. But once it appeared, I was all over it. I even suggested we set some rules for submissions to good-tutorials.com—like the 40x40 thumbnail at 7KB or less. Those were the days when file size really mattered!
I also pointed out that good-tutorials was mainly for Photoshop, so we had to keep that in mind. But honestly, the variety of tutorials we got was impressive. People were sharing everything from basic layer styles to complex photo manipulations.
Looking back, it’s wild how much the graphics world has changed. Now we have AI-powered tools that can generate images from text prompts. But back then, it was all about manual techniques and sharing knowledge. That forum was a special place for learning and creativity.
