Good thoughts Medley. The question is if you don't "kick out" the beginners, how do you keep the seasoned artists/photographers happy. The short answer is you can't please everyone. Conditions will never be ideal for everyone. Beginners have to realize that sometimes they will frustrated the seasoned members. Seasoned members need to be flexible and perhaps a beginner could show them something they hadn't thought of. And as far as the social aspect of the site...that is part of Renderosity and for good or ill it probably won't change. We do have control over our own gallery though. If one wants critial comments, ask for them. Site mail people that leave "fluff" comments (if that offends you) and kindly ask them not to comment like that. Or turn off comments all-together and let people know you just want critial critiques and to please mail you with any. Or post images you think need work in the forum and ask. There are lots of options...

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations