The posts in this thread are eloquent and well stated ... and also spoken with respect to others' feelings. That is what I was hoping to continue after my last couple of posts. 8-) All I ask for the community to do is to look back and reflect on how many times DAZ has listened to the community and responded with positive solutions. Let's not write them off as a "monopoly" yet ... they are growing, and learning from mistakes at the same time. I had the distinct pleasure of working for a multimedia software company when it was similarly growing by leaps and bounds. I came in as employee number 120-something. Within a year, they grew to over 400 ... and the following year (the stock market crash year), they let half of them go. I was one of the casualties. Basically, when I was hired, I was told that they had to take the opportunity to grow, because the time was right. They KNEW it was risky, and so did I going in. But they had to take that chance, and so did I. I don't fault them for trying, nor do I fault them for "mistakes" that were made in an unpredictable market. It was a GREAT bunch of people and a great place to work. I miss it terribly, and it was the best career opportunity I have had to date. A tough act to follow. My layoff didn't stop me from respecting the company, the products, and the way they did (and still do) treat their employees. And I still devotedly use their software because I feel it's the best of its kind. (In fact, I've noticed that other people that frequent here also use it ... LOL) I see a similar situation here, and I also see the reactions to the rapid growth. All I think about in times like this is, "This too shall pass." I'm not saying anyone is wrong or right, I only ask that we all play fair and respect feelings, and give DAZ time to react and respond. I'd like to thank those that have posted so far for bring forth their concerns in a positive manner instead of as a "witch hunt." There may be hope for all of us after all. 8-)