I find Blender fun to learn. My 70 year old brain has picked up so very much from all the free tuts out there. My approach has been, this is fun and what new thing can I grasp from this tut. Neal Hirsig's video tuts have been the most help. Reading the various forums on the internet has also helped. I have just modeled my first simple thing and did a 10 second fly thru following various tuts. I figure if my 70 year old brain can do it any one can. Never could get Poser figured out. I find Blender easier to use and I can make my own stuff. Good feeling of accomplishment. Can't wait to see what is going to be in the 2.5 build. And just think it's allFREE.