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Forever1712 -> [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/15/2008 23:22:06)

Ok.....I don't know where this belongs, but does anyone have any persuading tips for me so i can persuade my dad to let my download GIMP?(he might get mad if i keep asking a lot).




4jj11 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/15/2008 23:39:33)

well idk...maybe just do alot of work, good grades, ALL homework. and tell him it is free, and show him what people make with it.




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/15/2008 23:40:58)

I'll try that.....I just asked him at least 30 minutes ago, and he sounded a little irritated when he said no.




Trip -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 2:24:34)

uhh its free, Wont take up that much of memory, many people use it and comes out great.
all i can think of :\




zenron the great -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 4:45:40)

What I can think of is:-

  • its free
  • dosen't contain viruses
  • GIMP stands for GNU image manipulation program(just to know it isn't ctually called GIMP)
  • won't take up much memory
  • show him this thread.




Bling bla -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 8:40:19)

Hmm, tell him that:

It is like a photoshop but is free and easy to learn
It can be used to edit photos or make images
It improves your skills about digital artistry
It occupies small space in your memory and is worth the space
Show him this thread, just like what ZTG said
Show him also the Signature and Art Requests Section where GIMP is mostly used for some examples




Bone_funny -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 13:11:20)

free,no viruses,lots of people use it,easy to learn,fun,outcomes great




.Silver -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 13:22:43)

2 main things
GIMP=Free
GIMP=no viruses




Mc_srewball -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 13:45:31)

It's also one of the best 'image manipulation'/digital art programs on the net.




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 16:00:53)

I have an idea.......what if i could ask him on my birthday to download it?




LightningIsMyName -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 16:07:04)

Do this:

security: GIMP is made by GNU organazation which means it's known in public, and have no viruses
Price: it's free
Abilities: right now it's the only free alternative to photoshop so if he doesn't want to spend 600$ to make you happy he can just download this
Usefulness: you will be able to edit family photos in order to make birthday cards, calenders or just enhance important moments
Also, if someone is a photographer or likes the subject (hopefully your dad) you will be able to help him fix his work


Educational: it's better then playing violent games on the internet
Learning: GIMP has an advanced scripting engine - most people learn to use it to help their graphic abilities so this will improove your thinking, logics and programming abilities


GIMP get's updates all the time to make sure it's safe and matches your operating system
Can convert between an insane amount of different filetypes, and can also do batch conversions (I'll provide some batch scripts if necessary)

EDIT: i also asked this for my birthday and got it - it's the best solution for parents since it costs nothing and make their kid very happy




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 17:51:04)

Thanks a lot LIMN.




.Silver -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/16/2008 17:55:20)

thats what LIMN do he helps us nooblets




Strawberryluvingciss -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/19/2008 18:11:52)

Did you say please? (I know this might not work, lolz)




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/19/2008 18:17:15)

Your not supposed to be spamming.




relykswalton -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/19/2008 19:40:42)

M'kay, guys.

GIMP is a free image editing program.
Gimp is what the majority of people here use.
Gimp is not as good as photoshop, imho.

Now, I don't know if any of you have ancient computers, or just don't know that much about computers.
But GIMP is a very small program. I was able to get it down to about 40 MB, a year ago when I still used it. You don't need to worry about it taking up space unless you have a very old computer.
As for the psychological effects, let's not go into that. You don't need to worry about it. I'm sure some of you take FOX's perspective on anything related to the internet, but please. It's not a big deal.

Lightning:
I would like to respond to a few of your comments.

security: GIMP is made by GNU organazation which means it's known in public, and have no viruses
- GNU is a license, not an organization. It's about free software.
Abilities: right now it's the only free alternative to photoshop so if he doesn't want to spend 600$ to make you happy he can just download this
-It's not the only free alternative to photoshop.
Educational: it's better then playing violent games on the internet
-This is a bit extreme, that doesn't really relate. Even AE games are more violent.
Learning: GIMP has an advanced scripting engine - most people learn to use it to help their graphic abilities so this will improove your thinking, logics and programming abilities
-Not really. To an extent, but so will everything else in the world. And it won't improve your programming abilities, trust me. Heheh.
GIMP get's updates all the time to make sure it's safe and matches your operating system
-Yeah, if it's an exe it runs on windows. "matching your OS" doesn't really mean anything.
Can convert between an insane amount of different filetypes, and can also do batch conversions (I'll provide some batch scripts if necessary)
-Eh, can do just a few more than MS Paint. If you don't count native filetypes, it's about the same.

Kids, if you want to try Gimp, just ask your parents. I don't think it's a big deal; and I don't think it will be with your parents.

Back to the original question, anyways.
"Ok.....I don't know where this belongs, but does anyone have any persuading tips for me so i can persuade my dad to let my download GIMP?(he might get mad if i keep asking a lot)."
First off, I don't see it as a big deal. Has he said no multiple times? If he has, then you've probably asked too much. Once is really all you need, pestering never gets you anywhere.
Try asking him. I'm sure he'll support your interests. You can tell him you like art. I mean, you have the right to follow your 'dreams'. If it's something you want then go after it.

So, anything else you want to know about it? I don't think there's anything else I need to say here.




Mo -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/19/2008 20:48:02)

rely, the new versions of gimp take roughly 16mb. Not 40. And on topic, the way I got my dad to believe it was by showing him what people did with it, and the site itself. And now, I randomly show him some stuff that I made




zenron the great -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 7:16:02)

I didn't even tell my mum and dad. I have my own comp.




.Silver -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 10:13:17)


quote:

ORIGINAL: zenron the great

I didn't even tell my mum and dad. I have my own comp.

hehheh i dont tell'em either but im on the family comp so its a little harder but im homeschoooled and my sibilings go to school so i have no problems :D
but if you do want to get it and if you download stuff from deviantart.com(brushes etc.)always scan it for viruses just a tip




Strawberryluvingciss -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 19:17:18)

Try to ask him really nicely(parents) and try to sound nice.




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 22:42:09)

Rely,if you r referring "kids" to me,im not a kid.




relykswalton -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 23:07:13)

Forever-
I'm not referring to you in particular. I'm reffering to the younger people on this forum(AKA "Kids")
I was assuming that the OP (thread started) is a kid, considering that he is asking for help on asking his parents if he can install gimp.

Mo-
I took into account all the brushes, etc. I had with it before. And I'm sure now it's smaller, I haven't used it in about a year.




Bone_funny -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 23:08:08)

tell him why u want it,then show him what ppl can do with it.




Forever1712 -> RE: [GIMP] Persuading GIMP problems (3/20/2008 23:08:46)

um...excuse me,but i start this thread,I'm not a kid,and i'm a "she."




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