A mixed bag of emotions for me:

Yes, R'osity is and always will be Poser-(read neckid_chicks_for_immature_males)-focused. And also, yes the galleries will always be subject to popularity games. It's the nature of the beast.

That said, in our own corner, we can do our own bit to buck the trends. How?

1. Be critical of your own work (--by which I mean 'do a critique', not slam yourself unmercifully--) before you post...Is it the best you can do? Does it show your own originality/personality/style to it's best advantage? Has it improved on what you have posted before?
2. When commenting on others' work, do you use terms relating to art (ie. 'composition', 'color', etc.) or do you only emote? I know that the former is more helpful to me as an artist, seeking to improve, than the latter. Yes, fractals can be hard to analyse, but even abstract art can follow artistic forms. Try to say why a picture appeals to you.
3. When you have a problem with a pic, or a suggestion for improvement, try using R'osity's IM feature, and send it privately. That way, feeling don't get hurt and the suggestion may be more likely to be accepted in good faith.

Final comments:
I will miss dearly those who have departed, for whatever reason they had for their decisions. I wish them well, and hope to encounter them in other places on the Web with cheers and glad-some hugs. For the time being, I shall remain--for my own reasons,...although I haven't been as active lately due to RealLifeConcerns. :( bleh

Hugz to everyone!

RosemaryR
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"This...this is magnificent!"
"Oh, yeah. Ooooo. Aaaaah. That's how it starts.
Then, later, there's ...running. And....screaming."