It's all about how you market yourself really.  It's not always about subject matter or the quality of the image per say. It's about how many friends and favorites you have or comments you make, which directly impacts what you will get in return. 

I've seen members post everything from dog crap to their big toe and get a boatload of comments. Sometimes you just shake you head and think... What the....?!?!?  

Since RR is mainly a 3D site, you also have many of the 3D members posting photos now.  Some have a built in following that overlaps when they post to the photo gallery.  I don't know how many times I've read comments like "Nice Render" or That looks like a photo! (Maybe that's because it IS!! :blink: ) 

There's no way to change the way things are...You either jump on the comment bandwagon or don't....everyone has a choice in what direction they want to go.

Je