Gabriel, You know you have my respect, but to claim that this is as a result of the law is incorrect. The SCOTUS struck down COPA because of it's sweeping effect on traditional modes of art as well as any potential benefit in the fight against child porn. Any law against depictions of 3d characters would have to work around that, I believe. I think bonni and others are correct when they say that this is in reaction to other images being deleted and artists being barred, and having it questioned by the membership. ....Is it too late to invoke Godwin's law? You're very right. The mods aren't Hitler. They don't walk so funny. :) RC