"Because, frankly? The merchants are paying the bills. If every single merchant took their products out of the marketplace, Renderosity would have a /very/ small income from outside sources buying banner space, and that's it." Well I'm not sure how to take that reply. I hope it doesn't mean what it sounds like which is, frankly, a threat. "If you could turn the flag off anyway, why would you CARE?" Read ClintH's response above "it was the community that wanted the Product Showcase forum so we introduced it as requested." And how do you expect us to MAKE 'Interesting' use of the space when we can't even get feedback in the forums. Well you are the merchants. Work out what your customers want. Maybe the merchants can get together and work out some ideas on how to pull customers in. Regular freebies that are add ons to existing products might work, competitions. There are many ways to market yourself just lets keep a little sanctuary please.