{"id":133794,"date":"2019-03-14T09:06:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T16:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=133794"},"modified":"2019-03-29T14:03:18","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T21:03:18","slug":"why-ars-coin-is-a-game-changer-for-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/14\/why-ars-coin-is-a-game-changer-for-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"ARS Coin: A New Economy for Photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am proud to announce that today we announce <a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">ARS Beta Version III<\/a> with the brand-new and revolutionary ARS Coin feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ARS Beta Version 3: Introducing ARS Coin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S0N3ASxM1xs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Story of ARS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" data-attachment-id=\"133798\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/arsborder\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?fit=4800%2C3600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4800,3600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;arsborder&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"arsborder\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?fit=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement-2000x1500.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?resize=690%2C518&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Mission-Statement.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">ARSBETA.COM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve always thought to myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>If we could make a new social media platform for photographers, how could we make it honest, fair, and productive\/constructive?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long time, all we had was generic social media platforms (Flickr, Facebook, Instagram) which were places where we could share photos, accumulate likes\/favorites, and gain followers. But the problem was this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>There was no real way to get honest and constructive feedback on your photos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus ARS was born: the first double-blind feedback platform for photographers and visual artists to grow, evolve, and develop together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls src=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Beta-v2-Promo-Video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>ARS BETA Promo Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is ARS Different from Facebook or Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"665\" data-attachment-id=\"133791\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/basic-rgb-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-coin.jpg?fit=688%2C665&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"688,665\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1552490381&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Basic RGB&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Basic RGB\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-coin.jpg?fit=688%2C665&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-coin.jpg?resize=688%2C665\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133791\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ARS is different because we value your photographic labor. Our moonshot for ARS is to <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/13\/the-new-photo-economy\/\">create a new economy for photographers<\/a>; a new economy which prizes your time, wisdom, and the effort you put into giving (and receiving) feedback from other photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why ARS Coin is a big deal.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"461\" data-attachment-id=\"133754\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/13\/the-new-photo-economy\/20190313_144959\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/20190313_144959.jpg?fit=448%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"448,461\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190313_144959\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/20190313_144959.jpg?fit=448%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/20190313_144959.jpg?resize=448%2C461\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133754\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ARS Coin is a totally new way to envision your photographic labor. No more dealing with algorithms that manipulate your emotions and self-esteem. Now, the process of gaining capital\/currency (in the form of digital ARS Coin) is clear and transparent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You <strong>gain<\/strong> ARS Coin by providing critiques to other users in the <a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">arsbeta.com<\/a> community. You can earn additional ARS Coin by referring your friends to join, by receiving &#8216;Thanks&#8217; from other users for your critiques, and by logging onto ARS on a daily basis.<\/li><li>You <strong>use<\/strong> your ARS Coin by commissioning other photographers to give you more in-depth feedback and critique on your photos.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help humans, not algorithms.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1954\" height=\"530\" data-attachment-id=\"133810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/feedback-icon-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?fit=1954%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1954,530\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"feedback icon\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?fit=1954%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?resize=1954%2C530\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?w=1954&amp;ssl=1 1954w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?resize=1000%2C271&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?resize=768%2C208&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?resize=500%2C136&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/feedback-icon-1-1.png?resize=690%2C187&amp;ssl=1 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new photo economy is based on three principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Help real human beings. The more you give, the more you receive in return (ARS Coin).<\/li><li>The more critiques you provide and receive, the better photographer you become (you learn how to become a more effective judge of images).<\/li><li>ARS prioritizes the highest quality honest feedback, not winning popularity contests.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photographic empowerment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"984\" data-attachment-id=\"133816\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photographic-empowerment\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?fit=1282%2C984&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1282,984\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photographic empowerment\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?fit=1282%2C984&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?resize=1282%2C984\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?w=1282&amp;ssl=1 1282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?resize=1000%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?resize=768%2C589&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?resize=500%2C384&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photographic-empowerment.png?resize=690%2C530&amp;ssl=1 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc) is disempowering. We are in this frantic race to accumulate more followers and likes, instead of focusing on what is truly important &#8212; <strong>our own personal empowerment as photographers and visual artists.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get real and honest feedback on your photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"844\" data-attachment-id=\"133800\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/ars-paper\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?fit=2602%2C1098&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2602,1098\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ars paper\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?fit=2000%2C844&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper-2000x844.png?resize=2000%2C844\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?resize=2000%2C844&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?resize=1000%2C422&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?resize=500%2C211&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ars-paper.png?resize=690%2C291&amp;ssl=1 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our biggest innovations is our unique &#8216;double blind&#8217; algorithm which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You don&#8217;t know who is giving you feedback, and the person who is giving you feedback doesn&#8217;t know who you are.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefit is that you get more honest feedback and critique on your photos. Too often when we upload and share our photos online, our friends simply &#8220;like&#8221; our photos because they want to encourage us. But likes aren&#8217;t effective in telling us how we can improve. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"915\" data-attachment-id=\"133799\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/ars-screenshot-graphic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?fit=1366%2C915&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1366,915\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ARS Screenshot Graphic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?fit=1366%2C915&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?resize=1366%2C915\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?resize=1000%2C670&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-Screenshot-Graphic.jpg?resize=690%2C462&amp;ssl=1 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">ARSBETA.COM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only that, but I am genuinely curious what people <em>really<\/em> think about my photos. While I love pats on the back, it isn&#8217;t what I need. I need brutal honesty to drive me forward, and to higher artistic heights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the thriving community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"629\" data-attachment-id=\"133824\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/be-part-of-the-movement\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?fit=2176%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2176,684\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"be part of the movement\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?fit=2000%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement-2000x629.png?resize=2000%2C629\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?resize=2000%2C629&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?resize=1000%2C314&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?resize=768%2C241&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?resize=500%2C157&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/be-part-of-the-movement.png?resize=690%2C217&amp;ssl=1 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We currently have 500,000+ votes on <a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">ARSBETA.COM<\/a><\/li><li>38,000+ written critiques and 11,000+ images<\/li><li>Average session duration: 5+ minutes<\/li><li>Global Reach: 40% users from North America, and 60% are global (Europe, Asia+).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love innovation and being an early-adopter, join <a href=\"http:\/\/arsbeta.com\">arsbeta.com<\/a> and spread the word with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We thrive from your feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"684\" data-attachment-id=\"133825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/ars-nasa-original-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ARS-NASA-Original-logo.png?fit=2000%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,684\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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We have made massive iterations with your valuable feedback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ARS Beta Version 1: Official launch, integration of &#8216;Keep-Ditch&#8217; concept.<\/li><li>ARS Beta Version 2: Integration of &#8216;Constructive Critiques&#8217;<\/li><li>ARS Beta Version 3 (This Version): Integration of &#8216;ARS Coin&#8217; and &#8216;Commission Critique&#8217;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would also love to hear your new thoughts on ARS Coin, or ways to make ARS more fun to use! 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&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPREAD THE WORD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share ARS with friends, family, and photographers! 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