Yeah it's too bad really that so many people I enjoy are leaving group.  I've never followed this thread, and I guess it's best that I haven't, and will continue not to.  I've never felt any pressure to comment on any image, never felt shafted that "enough" people didn't comment on mine.  

Heck I haven't even added everyone to my favorites yet (Im getting around to it slowly a few at a time).  I just check when I view galleries and if I see a name I recognize I know they appreciate honest feedback.  If I have any I give it, if not I don't.

I am:  aka Velocity3d