DeviantArt is an art based social networking site, first launched in 2000. The site was founded by Scott Jarkoff, Matthew Stephens, and Angelo Sotira.Communication – 4 Stars
This site allows the user to add others as friends, or to subscribe to their artwork. The user has a deviantART mailbox and you can comment on each other’s artwork.
Profile/ File Sharing – 3 Stars
To begin your profile you go to the home page and fill out some basic information (as well as choosing free membership or premium which costs $7.95 a month). You then have to verify your email address, so the site loses points for a waste of time.
You can favorite other user’s artwork or upload your own. You can also share links in the comments section of a picture.
Applications – 2 Stars
This site has no applications. Unless you count being able to buy certain items as an application, as in a DeviantArt store. There, you can buy articles of clothing, electronic skins, and collectibles.
Customization – 2 Stars
On DeviantArt, you’re stuck with the same grayscale background as everyone else. You can add widgets (modules) to your profile page, but most of them you have to be a premium member for.
Notifications – 2.5 Stars
DeviantArt doesn’t send you any notifications at all. You can rate this yourself, depending on if you like receiving notifications or not.
With 13.5/25 Stars, DeviantArt seems to fall flat. However, like other sites, this social networking site has a specific purpose in mind.
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