All,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. I thought it would be good to give you more information.

The advertising displayed on the details page has been reduced, and the FreeStuff contributors who are also Vendors will now only see their own Marketplace items.

The changes made to the FreeStuff area were all based on frequent member requests.  The biggest reasons we did not keep the option for files hosted elsewhere were because of members complaining about other sites requiring people to join, having lots of clicks, and frequently being down due to limited bandwidth allowances. There were some other miscellaneous member requests and complaints, which added to our belief that we could provide a more consistent FreeStuff experience for our members as well as be a reliable hosting service.

FreeStuff providers can still link to their sites (for more info and additional images) by using html in the “notes” area when uploading or by editing the items. We encourage everyone to use the requirements and notes for details so members will know before downloading whether the items will even work on their computer.

Hosting the files is expensive. Since Renderosity does not have membership fees, our community relies on the continued support of our sponsors and the wonderfully talented artist who broker their creations through us.

Best Regards,
Jenifer Carey