It was a very close vote and because of that we will have 1/2 our population happy and 1/2 not so happy (understatement I know). All communities struggle when trying to find their "norm" and/or acceptable zones. We don't always like the results but if we're up to it we stick around and try to keep the "other" opinion in view and on friendly coffee talk status. I too also understand the need to get away from things here for a time - I've done the same thing myself. Sometimes it is a good thing! However, I found out that guidelines I like or dislike not withstanding, I really do like the community we have here. The diversity, the lively discussions and the willingness to share. Those are the things that hold the appeal of renderosity to me, this forum/gallery in particular. I can post art anytime in many places completely to my own specs and guidelines. But it gets lonely out there. Good luck to you cruelanimal and I hope you find what you're looking for. Perhaps that journey will one day bring you back again like it did me.