I agree with just about everything said so far... I like the "professionalism" of this forum. I consider myself a hobbyist, but I've also been fortunate enough to have others want to use images that I've come up with professionally. And, although I'm making a living doing something totally different (I sell windows and doors for construction), graphic design was my major in college. And, frankly, getting willing and honest answers and advice from people who actually make a living at this sort of thing means a lot... for instance, without any conscious effort on his part, mmoir has shown me how I could effectively use Carrara in making architectural renderings for use in advertising my business. (Now if I only had time to create all of the things I've got in my head, and still run the business!!)... I like the 10-minute challenges, and seeing how different people come up with different solutions to the same problems. More of these would be great...