I've actually encouraged it many times over the last few years. Last time I was finally able to get them to create an animation section in the Free Stuff (so it didn't tax their servers). I'd hoped that they'd at least mention it in the main Gallery page but they didn't. they've now got the Animation Outlet going but it's been a slow process. They always sound like they think it's a great idea but you're right in that it's not number 1 on their priority list. Still, progress is progress and I'm grateful for what we have.

Before they made me they broke the mold!
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