Well, TigerShark, you sure managed to stir up a debate here... Some observations: Claiming to be a professional art critic is of absolutely no value unless the artist whose work you are reviewing knows about your background, your own opinions about what constitutes good art and your knowledge of the softwares used to produce the images here. Respect as a critic is something you earn, not something you claim as a profession. That said, I can't rule out the fact that you indeed do have a good perception of how to review art and give helpful critique. But that is not the point, the way you presented yourself here made it tough for you to earn the respect that you might deserve. If you would have started out by giving helpful critique and advise without publicly advertising your professionalism and implying that your qritique is somewhat more valid than others, you probably would have become a valuable asset to the community. A little modesty might have helped. After all, many people here are professionals and have been with this community for a long time. When entering a new community, you must sense the spirit of the community before stepping up on a pedestal. It might not have been your intention, but that was the way it came across.