randym77 - and don't forget multiple R'osity accounts ;> seriously though, there are still ways this process could be tweaked for better results... thinking of what's been suggested before I don't know that limiting the votes would help as ppl could just keep creating accounts if they were so (lame) inclined. Adding a checkbox to images to indicate if constructive crits are welcomed, if the artists wish TECHNICAL advice, and something for the faint-of-heart like "nice comments only". Allowing an artist only ONE spot in the Hot 20 and the spot should open up to a featured gallery image page that shows all their works that currently have votes (so even if the popularity contest continues, at least only one spot is taken up). Adjusting the "Most viewed" and "Most commented" categories so you can search by timeframes of: "this week" "this month" "this year" and "all-time" Then if you comment on an artists and you get IM'd rudely or something else, go to the mods and tell them what the image was labelled as "constructive crits" or "technical" and then the artist would be reminded of what checking thsoe boxes truly means and I also think that, perhaps, ppl would be less likely to comment on the ones who only want praise. Change the way we label our art. Allow ppl to select Beginner/Hobbyist as well as Horror or Sci-Fi or whatever for their works. Start enforcing the nudity and/or violence checkboxes since so many artists can't seem to be bothered to do it. That way all the ppl looking for NVITWAS might more easily find it. Allow all the voting ppl want, but randomize the ones that will actually count OR do the jury duty type thing per gallery. Or just remove the ability to vote and just count on views and on Mod's picks and featured artist views. cara