Policing may not be a 'cool' thing to do, but if people in these communities realised how much theft affects them, I can guarantee it would become ultra-cool in a hurry. Just think. A company like DAZ knows that on any model they make, they're going to lose 50% of the money they should be earning, to pirates and bandits. So what do they do? Well, I can't speak for DAZ, but I know what I'd be forced to do in the same situation. Put the price up. Simple as that. If you're going to lose 50% before you even start, how the hell do you stay in business wihtout some kind of price hike? Of course, there are other ways. Thge Platinum Club, good customer service, special deals, etc. But in the end, there's no getting away from it - PIRACY AFFECTS US ALL. And it affects us where it hurts. In our wallets. The above is my own POV. I am not saying DAZ does hike prices. It just seems to me that they don't have much alternative. But hey.... get wise, people! Policing may not be cool, but thieving is even LESS cool. mac