No matter whether it is a change in policy, or a change in enforcement of said policy, it is much better received if someone tells us what is happening, rather than just to do it. 2) I have made mistakes about images posted in the gallery, not on purpose; there was no evil intent. I just didn't look at them the same way as there were taken by the viewer. That is no surprise to anyone. Just a point to remember, that the artist does not necessarily intend to violate any policy of community. 3) If someone questions why something is removed, or moved, it would be helpful if an explanation could be made. I have had some that I asked questions on, that could not be explained. It leaves a bad taste in one's mouth, and we stop trying. 4) Its pointless to move them and move them back. Most of the hits are in the first 24 hours, so one has lost that point. If one of mine gets moved, I delete it, and will repost it later, without any commentary. Of course, I am stopping any credits whatsoever, as just the standard links automatically provided by R'osity are probably enough for me, and I am tired of the changes. 5) There are double standards, and as much of it depends upon who happens to see it, as much as anything. Some seem to get complaints, while others don't. Case in point- some time back I posted an image of Vicki and Mike in a loving position, no not a sexual position, just a romantic one. They weren't nude; they had clothes on, maybe not a lot, but enough. And it was received fine. Now I switch Mike out for Vicki, who was clothed similarly, but it was removed within 4 hours. Now both images were by the same person, and were done in a similar fashion, everything was the same, even the background. The only change was to replace Mike with Vicki. And it was pulled because it violated the TOS. NOPE, no double standard here. 5) So, I am a bit cynical about this discussion. I don't think anything will come of it here. Even if I thought I had a point, I am thinking that the decision has been made, and it is pointless to hassle about it. I could go on and on and on about different cases, but why. The only thing that would be accomplished is making someone mad at a customer, other merchants, the staff, or me. In any case I would lose. 6) Actually, I am usually pretty good to get along with. All that others and I ask is some warning that a policy is now in effect, or the enforcement is being changed as R'osity tries to go to a bigger market. Or any other reason that does make sense somewhere. And if we basically mess up with the policy, please don't talk down to us, as if we knew that we were wrong. Sometimes, it is unintentional, and a word or two by the staff would be well-received and taken to heart about correcting that. 7) I must apologize to some of the staff, because some are doing just that. And it was very well received. I think the last time one did that. I wrote back saying, "shoot! I didn't even think about that! Sorry, boy do I feel dumb right now, give me a minute and I will get it corrected!" So that is what gives us hope. Now if we could encourage that kind of response, to what they believe is in violation, we could all get along better. 8) We understand that there are ones that constantly push for an idea or won't give up, but don't let it get to you when dealing with the rest of us. Those people are in a very small minority, thankfully! 9) Those are my points, and for the time being no more credits will be given by me. The only thing under my postings will be a dialog of the story behind the pictures, as I finish up the series I am doing. After that, I don't know. I guess I will wait to see how this comes out. Leo

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