WORDS can be taken "out of context" and perceived in MANY ways. This thread is a prime example of this very thing. Thats usually how problems start, even if it wasnt the intention.

Going back to the main question about this exodus

Yes, many talented and inspirational artists have left Render for one reason or another. We can debate the whys or how come someone leaves, but is it really accomplishing anything? Why create all this fuss? Last time I checked, no-one is obligated to stick around here! Even if an artist leaves as a form of protest, that IS their choice to do so!
We dont have to necessarily agree with that decision, but is it really the end of the world like its being made out to be! No, not by a long shot!

Its funny, when someone, shall we say well-known or popular leaves the waves that are caused here. If youre loosing sleep over this, cant get through the day because of it, then you really need to look inside yourself and do a reality check!

Fact of the matter is the people who left are a very small fraction of the Render community. There are STILL many, MANY, talented and inspirational artists posting and sharing their images/artwork. Many of them are just starting out and need encouragement and advice to get them more involved. These are the people we should be focusing our attention on. Those artists, who are often overlooked, never get the spotlight or a chance to shine. Theyre the ones that dont feel valued here and end up leaving the site, but guess what.no one bats an eyelash or rallies behind them when THIS happens!

If you truly believe that Render is what you make it then maybe WE should step up and do just that! Everything goes through cycles and Render is no different. Change can be a good thing! Instead of living in the pastwhats happened, its time to move on and direct our energies to making this a better place for those still around and new artists alike!

L8r!
Joe