I agree if you do not wish to have a comment on your picture, then make sure you say so upon uploading. I am still new to the Fractals section. I added only my second picture a couple of days ago and have truly appreciated each and every comment I have received. I lack confidence in my work whether it be in Fractals or basic drawing. But with comments and suggestions, I know I will get better. I also get a kick out of some of the comments too. I find out that people get different things out of my pictures. It is refreshing and comical too. As for checking on my pictures every few minutes, I will say I have been guilty of that once or twice. Not for my ego, but just excited about what people might say or if I would even get a comment. Now if I get a comment, I am just grateful as they come. There are some really awsome pictures in this gallery and wonderful artist. I do not know if I understand what has been going on lately with this forum (actually it seems to be present in several forums), but I thought we were here to encourage and learn from each other. I would hope that that would be the main purpose of being part of a artistic community. I will continue to make constructive comments and hope they will help those who want it. As I would love to have comments to truthfully encourage me and inspire me. Sorry for going off. I do hope you all have a wonderful and blessed week.