It's hard to look through the galleries everyday. I have to balance school, work, and other life stuff with even getting to renderosity or having time to play with poser. I don't keep up with particular artists so for me its not a popularity issue. When I post new images that's when I usually backtrack a couple of days to see what people are producing. But its hard to keep up with everyday. BTW, the people who might be considered "popular" probably take full advantage of the forum by posting threads with WIPs. That way people know what you are working on and can give advice. But that's my two cents. I'm not all too sure of who's popular and who isn't.