I'm not sure if the mods are deleting "my" troll's comments or if he's removing them. Anyway I have to explain that his first comment was "You should be praying for some talent" ( in response to the picture's title) which actually is above the usual troll standard, wit-wise! I just thought I would explain why we're talking about the old, old "You didn't model it yourself so it's not art" whinge - that's the tack he took in another couple of comments. His latest comment is priceless. I asked why he visited the Poser gallery if he didn't think the program was of worth. His reply: "cause the boobs give me a little stiffy." ... <- speechless! Let's be honest, sometimes trolls can be entertaining! Anyway... I think comment is worthwhile whether it comes from someone with a gallery or not. The type of work they do might affect how I view their comment - if they are an excellent artist for postwork, and they comment that they felt that any painted effects I'd done could use some work, then I'd take that seriously. If I don't have anything to judge that person by, then I can just look at their comments objectively. The point is, comments should be constructive. Even when I leave a positive comment, I try to say what it is that I like. It's so helpful to me. Just like Nevermore said... Let's be honest, my picture is not going to win any awards and I didn't spend that long on it (about 6 hours, which isn't long for me at all!) If he'd left that comment on some other pieces of which I am (I think justly) proud, I'd have been hurt. As it is... ah, who cares? It's just one more arsehole in a world which is sadly full of them. PS PapaBlueMerlin I'm sorry I hijacked your thread!

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and strange and beautiful
something not everyone knows how to love." - Warsan Shire