Personal Ethics and Job Refusal
Today, i got told off (and actually insulted) by a person I refused to accept a custom commission from. It was for a tobacco pouch.
Why did I refuse the commission? Simple, I truly believe that smoking is harmful to you/people around you and do not want to be associated with that in any way. So I never make any product that is related to anything tobacco.
Was I wrong? I can honestly say that I don't care and would do it again 1000 times over.
I was wondering if any of you guys have ever refused a commission based on a personal ethic/belief that might make no sense to someone else?
And do you guys think that it could hurt your business/hobby/work in the long run?
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Even the style of your works separate clients into paying clients and not. Every decision differentiates and limits. The question isn't whether or not a differentiating decision will limit your market share. The question is whether or not a decision will allow you to tap into a sustainable market share. I'm a firm believer of playing the long game, as long as your resource allows.