I hear you Drac, comments here (or anywere) rarely have criticism.

Then again im (hands up!) one of them that would quite happily put a "wow" on someones image not just because but for the reason that an image blew me brain away. 

Sometimes an image doesnt need a whole memo written, just a simple "Fantastic!"

There's also the question of time, i cant view or comment every image i would like to so i just take from my favourites or kind people who"took the time"! to stop.

It more difficult when you have a more permanent gallery and friends (remember im a reporter at 3DC) someplace else. I would love to comment and view every other gallery and website with 3d art but is not possible. It does take time to get to know an artist/person, i noticed with time a fellow member will get to know you better which in turn will show in the comments.

I dont spend as much time in the 'rosity forums here to get to know people better so i dont comment here as much.

As for ratings i dont do them anymore, this should just be for competitions/judging not everyday uploads.

Then again you have different artist who might just love to do a similar "style" of work everytime. It might look the same to some people but that is that person's right. It would be sily adding the same "wicked abstract" comment every day but i still respect the effort.  Some people have the skill to render a similar ABS every single day while others just do a scene every month 'cause thats what they like doing.

It still nice to be able to say to that person "well done, keep it up (another awesome abstract how the **** does he/she do it).

Comments in any form are what keep artist (oh yes we are) going forward.  People should use the forums more often to talk about an image and "discuss" all the good and bad points about it.

Alex,