---"LOL, I go through all the galleries daily and comment on what I like, whether those people comment on my stuff or not is up to them. If that makes me a "Comment Whore"..." That's a different scenario than what was originally suggested. ---"Just like other aspects of life you get back what you put in. Bitch about that too if you like," Who's bitching? It always seems to me that the ones with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo are the ones who get the most hyper about the whole thing. :D ---"If you specifically ask for constructive comments many will respond to that as well." Been there, done that...rarely works. I give up. ---"I can't look at every thing" Me either. But according to some people (not specifically in this thread) that makes us "selfish". I mean, there's just no way to win. ---"but alot of times people who complain that nobody looks at their gallery are the same people who don't comment on anything, they don't post in forums or anywhere for anyone to see them" Not me. I'm happy with the number of views I average. I also make comments on the images of others that I view. I never base my comments on whether or not that person commented on mine though. That's the difference. The forums have some of the same problems as the galleries...cliquish. Certain posts/WIPs get more attention than others based on who posted it. I've seen some really great artists shrink away from the site because they're punished for their shyness. I think it's really sad actually. And the community is lesser for it. But the only ones who can change that are the ones who perpetuate the popularity contests. And we all know they won't. They'd rather call the outsiders names and go on their merry way. ;)