Thanks Cyba_Storm, you summed my feeling about Poser art in general. And no, you're not off topic.

You're right about the use of props and models. It's rare, if ever, that the Poser 'artists' give credit to the true skilled artists and model makers that populate their redundant, derivative Barbie world.

I don't have the skill/expertise to make decent models. I use the talents of other, more skilled artisans much the same way a film director uses the prop department to provide scenery for his or her film.

But dammit, I always try to give credit to the other artist that contributed to the overall work. Even down to the texture mats.

If I don't know, or can't find their name(s), I comment and ask that the identify themselves so that they get the credit they deserve.

I'm not a one man show when it comes to most 3D art.

I know that if my work is rated (if at all), it's either the result of a  collaborative effort with artist credit given, or a solo effort on my part. (all my Terragen/Fractal/Povray/Moray work is mine)

Maybe that's the real trouble with the rating structure; most images posted are not the result of one individual artist, but the result of of a number of different talents and skills combined into a cohesive whole. It's a ratings flaw that needs to addressed.

Sad thing is that many artist don't want to acknowledge the contributions of others. One of the Top 100 is a known plagerist and thief. He got nailed big time in another Forum. Even down to the URL where he stole the image and claimed it as his own. And there he is in the Top 100.

So much for 'The Top 100' artists. Artists? Crap!

Side Note: I'm suprised that someone from the Poser Forum hasn't popped in to give their opinion.

But than again, maybe I shouldn't be.

As I've said before: Screw the ratings. Let's just make stuff we like.

And if you like it, chances are others will too.

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