Glad to see everyone is playing nicely in the sandbox.... :~) Whether we all agree on the issue or not, repecting each other and each others opinions is always for the best. While I do agree with most of what Anugama and the unstrungone, this place is what you make of it. I believe that has already been said before? I have seen newbies garner many comments on their first posts but their work was exceptional.... and I've seen others become popular with in a couple of weeks....most times it takes much longer. It has also been said already but bears repeating, that if you interact with others both here and in the gallery, (make comments, post your thoughts) people will remember you and will be less hesitant to look and comment on your work in the gallery. If post intermitently, never interact with anyone, chances are pretty darn good that you won't be getting much attention. Is that fair?, probably not, but it is like that everywhere, NOT JUST RENDEROSITY (caps for emphasis).... I'm a member at many photo sites, and I speak from experience. That being said.... I did want to point out one other thing... I seem to have followed behind Anugama in commenting on some images, and do look at most images in the gallery even if I don't always comment.... (comes with the moderating job you see).... but there were some that you raved about that I didn't agree with.... point is... that what is fantastic to you isn't always fantastic to me, and vice versa... so while you may think an image should be getting more attention, for others it may not be worth a second glance. And if I'm feeling up to it I will try to comment on images that are average, pointing out positives, and maybe what could be improved... read my homepage ( I haven't changed anything in quite a while).... I agree it isn't all about stroking the ego. That's all....

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com