"but im not on a vendetta! :-) maybe im on a crusade for REALISTIC RATINGS :-)" No offence, that sounds like a vendetta when you call it a crusade... Um, I too, like many are all for honest ratings on people's images, though I don't think by being Hyper-critical is a means to make a valid point. I think the ratings are subjective to be honest, and that the comments are what is of more value to the artist who did the work. The ratings are more for the viewer to offer their interpertive thoughts on how the artwork affected them, whereas the comments is a means for the viewer to make suggestions to the artist on how to better themselves. Just my thoughts... Jack