Quote - Do the products on the Artzone Marketplace have to be exclusive to Artzone and DAZ? 

Unconfirmed word behind the scenes is artists have to give them first exclusive right to accept or reject anything they make, though this may be mistaken.

The closing announcement thread does say **many **items are not being moved over. And some are saying people are starting to suspect that is this is a vast understatement, though this may not be the case. Some people are going here, RDNA, and CP or just moving some of thier content.

There is a thread about who is retiring, who is going where, etc.
http://poserpros.daz3d.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63592

On the surface, the whole switch over seems pretty sweet, but there is definately some anxiety for many behind the scenes, who fear things aren't going to end up quite they way it was presented, though hopefully this won't be the case.

I think there are some wonderful people and items at Poserpros that are worth having at any price. But I don't think people should assume certain items or people are just going to be accepted into the ArtZone Marketplace. If people want something, they should buy it now in my opinion and not risk waiting.

Personally, and my own opinion of course:

1. Artzone died and this is part of a multi-step plan to revive it, and replace the need for Renderosity's style of Marketplace community site. Innovation through emulation. Poser sites used to be refered to as "Daz Colonies", because they all led the customer back to Daz. I think they are getting ready to outgrow the need for "Colonies".

2. If things start out as promised, they will not stay that way down the road for those involved. Just my opinion of course.

3) If this new "marketplace" does not end up simply being a beta test for the core Daz store with additions, it could end up a bad store experiment at the expense of the PoserPros merchant base. However, so long as people are free to change their minds later, there is nothing wrong with testing it out.

4. Read the Terms of Service. If you are a merchant here, at RDNA, CP, or anywhere but Daz, I don't know that it would be a good idea ArtZone, in my opinion.
   *By accessing or using the services of this Site, downloading Materials or merely browsing the Site, you agree ..."

*"...While DAZ 3D does not censor or read private site mail, in the event that DAZ 3D has reason to believe that such communication could be harmful to DAZ 3D, DAZ 3D reserves the right to read, and delete such harmful messages from the Site."

*Look, not to sound doom & gloom; and I have always been for the merchant over the interests of stores,  but if something is in writing, it is there for a reason.

I think merchant's need more options and freedoms. Wherever they go and sell, I personally hope it goes well for them. But I just hope go in with their eyes wide open, realistically, and without rose-tinted glasses. Anything not in a legal document will likely not last with no guarentees even then.

Many people get starry eyes at the idea of finally getting into the Daz door. It can seem very promising and hopeful. And it very may well be for some. I just think it more likely many are going to get the exit instead. But this may be great for growing other sites.

Diane's site has great traffic. Many have studied 'rotica's traffic for years. There are great opportunities for many there I think.

At RDNA, 50% or more of all my sales were through CP in the end, so perhaps CP is a good choice for those wanting a more independant enviornment.

-Anton, creator of Apollo Maximus
"Conviction without truth is denial; Denial in the face of truth is concealment."

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