"Ah, th old, you don't have a gallery so you have no right to an opinion" thing eh? I've stated on many an occasion that I am most definitely NOT an artist. I can however express my views on the subject of art and taste just like any other consumer. If you really want to see bad Poser "art," you can fine a few of my crude japes scattered around in various postings. If it's trollish to state the obvious then I suppose I must plead guilty. People can (and do) enjoy debating the issue but in the end, as the saying goes, 'De gustibilis non et disputandum' apologies for mangled Latin but in matters of taste, there really can be no dispute, at least not a sensible one. Personally, I don't see the value of such rants (your word) but that too is just my opinion. If it makes you feel good go for it. They're always an interesting diversion and I enjoy the back and forth. I never cease to be amazed though by this notion that some people just don't care what they post, no matter how "tasteless." I would think artist types would give each other the benefit of the doubt a bit more. And after lo these many years, I've finally been called a troll. My life is complete :-)

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken