I find it amusing that "anyone" is surprised by anything the admins of this site pull. NEWS FLASH: "YOU" are nothing but a number to these people. They don't give a flying f*** about you or anyone else in this (supposed to be) community. You are here as raw material to feed their bottom line. PERIOD. Believe me I know...I tried over a year ago to leave here...but I am still listed as a member. Maybe they'll dump me after this. Any practices that affect the normal operations of the community (Admins will take whatever steps are necessary to restore service). ---Perhaps a more honest statement would be--- Any practices that affect the "BOTTOM LINE" (Admins will take whatever steps are necessary to restore service). OK...one more time... "YOU" are nothing but a number to these people. ...now let that sink in. That number assigned to your name in the members list. That's "YOU". Nothing more. Numbers have no rights...numbers have no opinions...and the "only" value your number has is to increase the stats of this site. ...so I say to you..."GET OUT". (not that they will actually let you go) Try another site...there are numerous to choose from. RenderVisions has a great sense of community...they love contests. They have 3 or 4 running now...1 has a $250.00 CASH purse. They have an ever-growing marketplace that is looking for new merchants. Many galleries of outstanding artwork (even an erotic adult section). Forums, tuts...hell it's like a Renderosity that cares about it's members. PlanIt3D...here's another great community choice. Fitzy and Slinger will really make you feel at home. And if you're trying to find something...WOW these folks seem to be able to find anything...they will supply you with a list of locations in nothing flat...even if it means sending you to another site to get it. They have a huge freebie section. An outstanding marketplace. Galleries galore. AND "if" you want to run a contest..."YOU" run it. I've only mentioned these 2 because these are 2 of my favorite...but there are many, many, many to choose from. You owe it to yourself to find a place that treats you like a member of a community instead of a ###. ...one last comment... If you go looking for a new site "DO NOT" use the webring links provided by Rosity...it will only add to their stats. Use Google or go to RenderVisions or PlanIt3D and use their webrings...find a place you like and "Enjoy Art Again". ...well I think I've said enough. I guess the big question is have I said enough to get myself banned? Probably not...the message will be deleted or edited by the gutless admins and my number will remain in the database to increase their bottom line. Cheers...Good Hunting.