Editing Computer art scene (section)

==Underground status==
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Despite the fact that contributors to the artscene can be found worldwide, the scene remains detached from mainstream bbs and internet culture. This can be seen as a result of the artscene's early affiliations with [[Hacker (computer security)|hacker]] and software piracy ([[List of warez groups|warez]]) organizations. As early [[demoscene]] [[List of demoscene groups|groups]] were organized by [[cracktros]] coders, artscene members were often found designing the [[.nfo]] files detailing [[warez]] releases. In addition much of the [[ansi art]] provided for warez BBSes was drawn by future members of the artscene. Prior to the popularity of the internet in the 1990s, the most efficient way to distribute software and files across BBSes was via a courier system. Both the warez scene and the artscene utilized this system, and in many cases warez couriers could be found distributing monthly [[artpack]]s.

In addition to  connection that the various [[:Category:Underground computer groups|underground groups]] had, a common attitude and relationship between scene members developed. The general belief that "[[newbies]] are lame" and "veterans are [[leet|elite]]", as well as the use of [[leetspeek]], created an environment that was sometimes difficult for new members to enter. In particular, many artsceners' distrust and bitterness towards new [[America Online]] users in the 1990s may have eroded the possibility for a wider membership base and audience for the artscene.