As a rule of thumb on what seems like overly critical comments here's what I do: 1. If it's the first comment and really offensive, I delete the pic and reupload it. They rarely come back. 2. If it isn't downright offensive, I click on their name and see if they have a gallery. It's surprising how many people with either no talent or not enough confidence in their talent to share their work with us have no problem with venting on us with their comments. No image posting on their part, less interest in their comments on my part. I know a lot of people think their own talent or lack of same has no bearing on their ability to judge the work of others, but they are wrong, IMHO. They're the same people who say, "I may not know art, but I know what I like." I say ignore them. 3. If they do have a gallery, is their work (in your opinion of course) better than yours? If so, then I reread their comments. I'm never against learning something new. IM them and put them on the spot by asking specific questions on what EXACTLY would help. They'll either run away screaming (cowards!) or give you some really helpful advice. In conclusion, I've seen the member in question's gallery (not bad, but more model demo pics than artworks overall...some very good models, but no artwork that I think is truely better than your latest). And his name is one I've seen mentioned in this Forum as being overly critical, so you are not alone. You can't please everyone, but you do please me, if that helps. Tjohn

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