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I know, I know.......it's always more fun to get the pitchforks, torches, hangin' nooses, and boiling tar & feathers prepared in advance.......in gleeful anticipation of the joyous party to come.  C

sigh  I suppose that in order to fit into the tradition properly I'll need to go smear on some greasy war paint & start the urn with the tar going on the bonfire.  *Sic 'em, boys...........! * :woot:

Emotional Hyperbole Aside
I dont see any angry mob of villagers here
I see People who are just being realistic/Honest about this price point/verses new functionality NO one here is predicting disaster for SM
they are commenting on what has been announced regarding pricing
$500 USD for what is essentially
some add ons to poser 7 is just a little high for ALOT of people.
Apparently

One wonders where exactly is the Market for this  $500 "upgrade"??
the "Pro" users as in owners of other high end programs
obviously Dont see "hosting for render only" as worth $500
just to get some DAZ figures in there scene when there are other viable& CHEAPER and even free alternatives for MAX and Cinema4D and NO support for Lightwave.

The average poser user/merchant maybe creates some poser
 content of his own and who can not afford
or does not care to own/learn MAX/Cinema4D
Doesnt need the high end app "hosting" capability.

The average poser user who does not create/test content
but wants better  outdoor/environment lighting options.
Well $89 USD and Vue Easel would suffice

The average poser user who does not create/test content
and just  wants to use a modern System light  posing and rendering
program for his/her DAZ content has a FREE PROGRAM FROM DAZ.

So we are left with those who are thrilled with firefly and choose to render everything , still or animation, in poser and desire 64 bit poser to address more than 2 GIGs of RAM.

Fine the market will let Smith micro know if that segment will viably support this  $500 version.

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