Some of us in the fractal community have reservations about the manner in which Orbit Trap chooses to criticize and attack both the Fractal Universe Calendar and the Benoit Mandelbrot Fractal Art Contest and those associated with these events, and those who take exception to the methods of Orbit Trap.  I have written in detail why the tactics of Orbit Trap have been called into question and why they should be examined in regard to professionalism and ethics.

It is my opinion that Orbit Trap posted their message above to give a one-sided picture of the issue.  Orbit Trap now censors any comments received, and will not publish comments that are critical of them.  They absolutely have a right to speak out, as does anyone who disagrees with them.  They also have the right to not publish comments to their posts.

Please visit my blog, compare my arguments with those presented by Orbit Trap, and draw your own conclusions.  You will see me mentioned by Orbit Trap, but you will not see my blog linked.  You will see many false charges and complains about how Orbit Trap is treated by their critics.  As you read these charges, note whether or not they substantiate them.  Note the tone of Orbit Trap in their posts, and compare that to the comments.  They are being honest when they say they did not come to argue.  A reading of their archives will show why.

Contrary to Orbit Trap's opinion, these events are only two events.  In the grand scheme of things, they are really insignificant.  Every artist, whatever their medium or genre, has a large number of ways to present and expose their art to the public, if that is their desire.  Existing outlets can be use, and new outlets can be created.  The question I would pose to readers is, are these two event better to exist or not, even with real (or alleged) flaws?

I invite, and encourage, anyone to comment to my posts.  Unlike Orbit Trap, comments are encouraged, especially comments where you disagree with me. 

Ken...

Escape to Infinity