ARgon, thank U. If it's legal, it stands. It is true that DAz requires use of their store products in order to participate... and it is true that the contest at renderotica required use of products by a certain merchant... so if it's legal, it stands. I'm checking into it, because here I have two conflicting realities... From a personal standpoint, I don't see a problem with it. AT renderotica, if I hadn't had one of the required characters, I simply would not have entered the contest. IF this engenders animosity from some people, I am truly sorry for it, but if I don't have to, I will not change my position. If this causes you and/or others to refuse participation, that's unfortunate... $50 is a nice prize, I think. Las, thank U. :)