Whoa... 

Way to simplified. And not my experience at all. I have commented on images, because I genuinely liked them. Only to find one of two things occur... you get the thank you pm and you generally get a visit to the last image you submitted with a complimentary post. Tit for Tat. 

To break it down as people with a lack of social skills-- who have pissed people off are not getting views or comments disregards the vast majority of people who post to the galleries, belong to no clique and don't participate in the forums. In an Art Gallery, it might be nice if people got noticed for the quality and content of their artwork. (Yes, I'm deluded, but don't disturb me, I like my delusions)

I tend to think of the phenomenon as postcard art. People post and it's like they've sent out a postcard to their personal network of friends. Which is fine, I suppose. Just wish they find a different venue. Doesn't chat work now?

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