I have lowered my expectations regarding comments and rankings. Instead, I try to build relationships with others on this site whose work I respect. In doing so, I find that they will either provide useful comments, or else they will instant message me with useful comments. Yes, there is tons of uninteresting (to my eye) work in the galleries, and yes, it does still gbug me to see the dopey-gushy comments that are made in response to uninteresting work. But it's a big world and chacun a son gout. It's not in my best interest to dwell on the fact that the overall response to my own postings is lukewarm (judging by the number of hits my images receive). I only make comments on the work of others when I think the work merits my attention. I have a good eye, and I think I can offer something useful to people who are interested in hearing it. Well thought-out critique is a gift you give and I no longer "cast my pearls before swine."