Apparently some people will never understand that art is art, regardless of the tools used. Like someone above said...it's all in how you use the tools you have, not what tools you have. Some of us can't afford higher-end modeling programs. And even if we all had the same tools, doesn't mean we all have the same proficiency and talent. Not all painters can draw with a pencil...and not all Poser users can model their own models. We all have different talents. Why is that so bad? Yes, there's a difference in using Poser than in modeling your own figure. Can everybody model their own figure? Should those who don't be looked down upon because either a) they lack the tools or b) they lack the talent...or both? That's like saying sketch artists shouldn't be allowed to display their art because painting takes more time. It's ridiculous to try to draw a line when it comes to artistic freedom. Whether you like it or not, Poser created images are original art, no matter how much or how little time is spent creating them.

Besides, I don't hear those who are making money off their models complaining about people using their creations to make their own original images....do you? If everyone felt like you, then models wouldn't sell (or creators wouldn't sell their models), and the market would die. Instead, it's the complete opposite, the market continues to grow. Which means most modelers enjoy sharing their creations so others can use them, regardless of the amount of work went into creating them. And those of us who use those models do understand how much time it takes and we are generally grateful to the modelers for their generosity. It's too bad some people can't see the good both sides bring to the art community and have to try to rain on the parade.