Well, I've read pros and cons and stand by my post that the 50/50 is fine, that selling one's work is okay, but--as I said, buying a lot of them won't be in my future either as it hasn't been in my past. I'm totally inept in model making so will use what's available free or buy occasionally, can do some textures -so those are my 'alternatives' as I stated. However, I totally understand the need to bring in more revenue for the site as I use its 'free' services daily. Its a difficult decision all round and I hope some who DO provide free things won't feel 'put upon'--as I said, there are lots of free things around and I would expect only outstanding and unique items to be offered for sale. This is the one point where I sort of differ--I don't think everyone should be able to offer their things--there should be some 'standard'--a 'jurying' process so to speak. Others will say that the market will decide. My other hope is that no one will feel they 'must' offer things--that they will do it for fun, not because they feel they owe anyone anything. I don't offer anything because I have neither the time nor the ability (nor the time to gain that ability) and use others work with great thanks. I have been assuming that they enjoy making the models or textures--not that they feel a duty to do it. I hope this remains the spirit of the site--and those that wish to sell their 'special and unique' work can do that also. Diane B