I also don't think all the 'good people' are leaving--some have backed off into quieter positions, etc. But--just think of all the folks still here and participating. I feel no pressure whatsoever to buy from the store. I think there is some excitement by those who have created things for 100% profits to go to the community and that's as it should be--good work offered. I still like being told by creators that new work is offered and where-I, like lots of others, just don't have time to surf all the dl sites. Like others have said, free stuff is still being uploaded every day--and good useful things--and things being offered from other sites because of problems with linking. I sure don't think things have slacked off at all--in fact I created a thread where I said I thought things were really zinging along--LOTS of excitement, participation, etc. I guess its how you see what this community should be--seems to be working really well from my standpoint. AND--like Ikyoto says--just a little 'good work' post now and then goes a long way. Diane B