comments are the thing, however..... and there's always a however, a lot of artists here are part of cliques who view and comment on each others works all the times, skewing the view/comment factor all over the place.  I get views but average about 3 comments.  the comments are from talented artists who may stumble on my work and like it.  thus far I am no one's favorite but people still view and comment.  I'd much rather have comments from the general viewing members than be in a group that feels obligated to view and comment to fellow members of that group.

Nude Vickys, sword in hand, posing in a temple will always get views and comments.... to the point where they should have their own category/genre.