First off, none of the rules are shit. Just because you're not able to comply to the rules doesn't mean the rules are shit.
Me and cats know what is right and wrong cnc. We ourselves are artists so we know what kinds of things should be said to the artists. If we see your cnc is leading the artist to the wrong direction, we'll know.
Also by all means tell an artist to get a program for their artwork, but you're not allowed to link them any free sources as we all know pirating is illegal.
Have a good day.