I mean most of us can spot the use of a particular filter from miles..yet that seems ok to use. Actually, no. In a lot of Photoshop communities, the use of many (sometimes use of any) filters is frowned upon. There's this elitist attitude that "real" Photoshop artists can achieve these effects without having to resort to the use of filters. It's just like the lame "Eeww, you used Poser, you SUCK!" comments, pretty much. Of course, we all know that anyone who uses Poser is a lesser human being, just like anyone who uses filters. ;-) bonni

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