I deleted my previous post so that I could better articulate what was trying to say... it's not good to read forums when extremely tired and working on top of it, but I'm going to try this again. As an artist's/writer's site I believe that Renderosity should be doing their part should be helping to set, or at least follow, industry standards. This site caters almost exclusively to creative people and by not compensating them for their work I feel you negate what you should be trying to nuture... that is professionalsm and higher standards with due compensation. Having done my stint in the publishing industry (and somewhat still doing it), the "exposure" line to most of us is simply that... a line. We've all heard it and sadly some of us have fallen into it, and by the end of the day most of us have heard it so many times we want to scream. Bottom line, if you feel it's worthy of printing in your magazine, then due compensation should be given, at least in the form of a MP gift certificate, though preferably cold hard cash. I'm not trying to disrespect anyone here's decisions, but honestly, by taking this money saving route you are sending a clear message to professionals and those looking to enter the industry that expertise and professionals are not worthy of compensation. To give willingly is fine, but don't sugar-coat it with implied rewards, tell it like it really is. "We are looking for free content for our magazine." Period. It is insulting to those of us that have been there to do otherwise.

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