Only been learning 3D graphics for about 1-1/2 years now...think that's pretty new considering the amount of information to learn and digest. My opinion is that most of you have been using 3D for many years and have completely forgotten the fear one feels when they post their first image...how relieved they feel when someone makes a nice comment (even though it may be very rudimentary image). I truly believe that encouraging comments keep people learning and not give up. I have commented on many beginner's work and watched them improve dramatically in short periods of time. Should I have waited to comment until they actually produced a masterpiece? I do NOT believe that commenting on beginner work keeps them creating beginner work. If they create an image that is crude but used color skillfully, I'll say so. next time they will pay attention to their use of color and get even better at it. I can say this because this is what I experienced with the kindness of comments on my first "crappy" postings. Nancy