Hmm.

I'm twixt between here.

But this thread shows the progression of the "community" here. I am reminded of the early days of computing when code was shared and there was this sense of comraderie and the wonder of exploration. Code was written and thrown into a drawer for all to play with. But when that community "matured", settled down and $$$$$ entered the scene,  very few pieces of code were left in the drawn (potential intellectual property dontcha know!) and the comraderie cooled down into pockets of fiefdoms (might let something slip to a potential rival).

It's the same here. Think about your early days with Poser and the community atmosphere then as opposed to now. Think about who you communicated with and the FUN you actually had. (Not that we arent having fun now ;) ) But we as Poser users have "matured" (please note the use of quotes throughout) the age of wonder has passed into the age of.....

There were some who lamented that allowing a commercial aspect to enter the Poser realms would change things and not for the good. The only constant is change and with change there are those who seek the comfortable. Other have felt the need to band together and support each other (via the galleries and other collaborative works).

Think about who USED to be here and why they aren't now.

 I allow comments because I can answer a question if one has one, get  constructive suggestions (I'll try a render with your suggestion [If you make one]. I've probably done dozens before I posted, unless I specifically say its a Work-In-Progess (WIP). But dont think that I HAVE TO do it your way. It is MY artistic effort after all. But I'll try it. If I learn something new I'll be sure to thank  you!)

 I miss the sharing of techniques, tips, hints.Whatever happened to actually putting formulas and dial settings in the Character Formulas area anyway??? Yet I understand that the Poser arena is a different place now.

Perhaps as has been said we have a different type of user here now. But its also a different community now as well. The wild Frontier Days are gone, we live in the Big City now folks!

BTW, If I just say "Wonderful Image, Good Job ., et al" with nothing else behind it, then 'Nuff Said!', but I will from now on try to be mindful if YOU as the artist ask for why I say so.

 

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