Just one of the reasons why I don't allow ratings on my images anymore! However, I DID get hung up on the rating sometimes and took constructive criticism personally (I'm a real sensitive gal) even tho I knew it wasn't personal. But I've gotten a little used to it...people's comments are enough and I don't need to get a "10" just to validate my own work. But I can see where you are coming from...some folks are just in it for the put-down and that's so unfortunate. These graphics communities are like big families to me, and I guess you'll have the errant sibling who just loves to make trouble every now and then. Maybe they didn't have coffee that morning, who know's? But that was just one of the reasons that I don't put ratings on my things...it's not worth the personal afront when someone just wants to be over-critical...or do something stupid like intentionally screw up the ratings. On a lighter note Tidalwave, I don't recall any images that you've done (even tho I'm sure I've seen them) and now I'll have to go back and look again :D Laurie