I am personally very sad to see any 3D related site close, but in particular the closure of 3D Commune has come as a great shock.

I am the owner of planit3d.com and I know personally how much effort, time and expense it takes to run a community site, and I can imagine how upset Mark must be feeling at the moment, at having to close something that has taken so much of his time and energy over the years.

It was a market place based site, but there was also a strong community spirit and for all the admins and mods who were involved with the site I send my sympathies at losing your "home" so suddenly.

Although I agree a notice period should have been communicated it must have been a very difficult decision for Mark to close the site and I would ask folks to take this into consideration.

During the difficult times we are all experiencing I would kindly urge you all to support the various online communities you are associated with. I know in the case of planit3d.com, where there is no store or market place it is important that folks pop in and say hi and get involved as this builds the community aspect which is so important.

I do hope 2010 is a better year for everyone, but for now I think we should all thank Mark, and all those involved at 3D Commune for all their hard work and efforts in supporting this community so well over the last 9 years. I personally wish you all the best in the future.

Regards

Fitzy

www.planit3d.com