Hi guys/gals, Listen, I don't often post new messages, but I gotta ask and tell. First, what the heck is going on around here? I know SOMEthing about the "new owners" and can understand some changes. But what is all the complaint about? A minor banner ad in the free stuff pages? I didn't even notice it until I saw a post that mentioned it. The brains of internet users have all been conditioned to filter out all the ads and nonsense we are presented with nowadays. I've never clicked on a banner ad, and they don't bother me. If that offends you, I'm sorry, but I don't see what the big deal is about the banner ad in the FreeStuff. Secondly, I'd like to point out how much I like the Carrara/Raydream forum. We are like the suburbs of the hectic Poser/Complaint forums big city. We all know each other, we are a small group and friendly, so despite what goes on in the outside world, the first place I'll continue to check is the `ol Carrara forum. So what's my point? Community. That's what Renderosity is all about. Look at their banner ads sometime. :) 3d artists community. That's what Renderosity should be, not a place for people to make money, or to start flame threads. I don't know. Maybe I'm just a bitter, nostalgic old fool. Peace, Hoborg

You won't see me complain about advertising, have made a living by it for many years. Besides, I can "tune it out" real easy (except that damned monkey!). I agree that the RDS/CAR forum is cool.

I also agree...We are kinda in the subburbs. :) This forum is one of the best. We have little to no fighting and everyone helps. Its a great community feeling. EdgeNet owns Renderosity. Remember that EdgeNet has to earn revenues someway. The net isnt 100% free. Bandwidth can be expensive. :) The banners and Ads you see is a way to help fund this massive site. They also dont bother me one bit. I will click on a banner from time to time. Im glad you guys like it here. I do to. I'm going on my 2nd year working the RDS/Carrara forum and plan to stay around as long as needed. If you ever have any ideas for the site or this forum please share them and I will do what I can to help out. Best Regards, Clint Hawkin-Z GraF-X Carrara, Ray Dream, Poser Figures and 3D Add-Ons.

Well said Slim Daddy Clint Daddy, Well said. I may be the Max moderator now but still this forum feels like home away from home, I'm always checking in and will keep on checking in. Like Erik Cartmen says (I LOVE YU GUUYSS!!!...). This forum is SWEEETTTT!!!!!!....... Love and Peace Serge

Ok I feel like a group hug!!!!

I agree with most said here, especially about the damn monkey. My ONE pet peeve with banner ads, which I feel strongly enough to support a ban about, is that no ad be allowed to flash at a ridiculously high rate, making a transition from "eye-catching" to "causes epileptic fits". Death to hyper-animated monkeys!! --

Great forum. Ads? What ads? :o)