""You could have phrased this in a much more neutral way, like, 
Hi, I'm new to this, and I've tried DS, and Poser, and Poser appeals tyo me more at this time...
and then say, could someone point me to a good discussion on comparison between the two, as I'm undecided which one I want to use.""

My guess is that he didn't say that, because, well - it's not what he meant.  He didn't appear undecided to me, rather - he seemed curious as to why others would go with a software that he had found to be far inferior.  His findings might not be as educated as some would hope - but that's up to the individual to decide how much experience they need with something to say whether they like it or not.  

I'm another person who doesn't need much time with a program to decide it sucks.  Same for deciding I love it.  

Anyway I'm another blunt person so maybe it made more sense to me.  Pussy footing (no pun intended : p) - just does not work for me.  Maybe there is a fine line between honest and to the point vs confrontational.

 

 

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