"Why do we need to know what u..."

That's a double edged sword, ren_mem.  Likewise, why do we need to know your thoughts?  The point is, I and many others are pretty disgusted in the direction some of our 3d software has taken with daz' purchase of Carrara and Hex.  I feel I've wasted a small chunk of money and a big chunk of time.  From what daz has posted so far it seems like their primary concern is support of their canned content, which is fine.  But their history of software development is not impressive.  Maybe that will change, but I'm not hopeful.  I'll be thrilled if daz continues with Carrara development at the same pace that Eovia was on, but does anybody really believe that will happen? ;)