World Art and Artistic Preference

It wasn't until later in my career, and after seeing a lot of art by Americans, Europeans, and Asians, when I noticed something on sites like DeviantART. 

The motivations and desires of a Japanese or Chinese, or French Artist, are not necessarily the in the same order of priority as the majority and/or minority of North American artists. Artists from different cultures are raised and treated differently. There is an element of "culture shock and offend" that goes with seeing world culture on the internet.

Artists in Japan value honor and copyright in certain ways a lot more than American filmmakers. Piracy and plagiarism exists both in Japan and America, but in different ways. It isn't viewed or treated the same way. As a matter of fact, plagiarism is one of the most controversial and infamous things on the internet worldwide. But if my character is emulated in style by a Japanese or Chinese artist, will I get as upset as if an American's doing it. SHOULD I get more or less upset? Should I be honored they're copying me, or offended they're not doing their OWN thing. Seeing how artists react to and treat other artists and writers online, when both sides exist in different regions and cultures, is interesting. But it can also be a bit shocking if the interaction goes poorly. Unfortunately, due to the fact that I DO have international credibility, many in Asia and Europe seem to view me as some kind of mentor, big brother type figure, and role model. So there's that. The added element of respect and emulation I often find

Unfortunately, while I view myself as just a guy trying to get by, some seem to view me as THE GUY...writing THE RULES on INTERNET ETIQUETTE in general, trying to make me a "Founding Father of the Internet Generation", and other scary shit. 

Le' Sigh.