aeires said: "That's a great link Tresamie. I left here not because of any rules that were/were not in place. I left because of the condescending, narrow minded, scathing comments of Peapodgrrl and others like her. Her "holier than thou, you're all flat earthers" comments were the last straw. I ran into one of the better known artists from here at Deviantart and came back for another look because of it. Seems like nothing has changed. Don't miss this place one bit. It's not the rules that are driving people away, it's the people that are. For all you that think rules are stifling your creativity, first, be grateful you have a free site that will take your artwork, and secondly, do a study of the history of art and how the masters had rules and restrictions on them, but they produced timeless pieces regardless because they were wise enough to rise above it. The only thing limited around here is the ability to rise above the "attitudes" that thrive in this place." And don't forget "dismissive." :) Oh, so you're in favor of those "rules and restrictions"? You want to go back to those days? Better toss the computer and stock up on eggs and minerals to mix up your tempra paints with. Come back up to the present day, where modern artists broke the rules -- and then, with Dadaism, tossed those rules forever. Cracks me up that you call names while bemoning how unfriendly the place has become.