Punky old shoe, I was sincere when I said that you were the soul of reason, on this topic and I agree with your view. I did think you were perhaps being a bit disingenuous in wondering what all the fuss was about so I quoted chapter and verse. Thank you for verifying my hunch that the whole thing was basically trollbait to begin with. It's certainly nothing new. Every few weeks here, someone starts up a debate about 'Is it art if you don't make your own models...,' 'Isn't nude Vicky just softcore porn for adolescents...,' and so on, ad nauseum. Still, I continue to be amazed that supposedly intelligent adults can somehow imbue their personal taste with the status of "artistic truth." As for showing what good Poser artists can do, I ain't one, neither artist nor good. I am a Poser user and so do take issue with some of the more ridiculous attacks on the medium. There is a wealth of talent on display here as I'm sure there is in your area, for those with an open mind and an appreciation of art. As for the others, I agree they are best left to wither in the silence they deserve. Still, an occasional smack up side the head keeps the old juices flowing. Live long and prosper.

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken