Quote - Conceptually then... don't you agree that the products used in contest (and to produce items in the marketplace) should be legit and it would be good if there was way to verify it?

 

Actually, no.

If an artist steals a paintbrush, and subsequently paints a masterpiece with it, this does not invalidate the value of the artwork.  It's still a worthy piece of art no matter what its origins.

I don't see 3D software as anything but fancy tools.  There is no "make art" button.  You have to have the artistic eyes and skills to pull something from it.