i'd like to add my voice to those who have suggested that you run your own store at your own site. that avoids having to deal with the party of the middleman, and the almost inevitable conflicts that brings. and even without presuming malice on anyone's part, those conflicts might not be worth the stress. it'd be a real loss to the poser community if apollo were to remain permanently retired. he's a yardstick for what a human poser figure can be. so i am hoping you'll bring him back. take a break, by all means. step back and evaluate all your options. take some of the criticism to heart, too; you did yourself damage here, which IMO didn't need to happen -- tantrums don't come across as professional. but at the risk of sounding sappy: first and foremost, take care of your own joy in your creations. that's so damn important. don't allow that to be destroyed by anyone, including suspected rippers, including yourself. joy before ego. really. :) best wishes.