I believe this is an interesting and useful thread, so let's please treat each other with civility and patience. I know we all share deep passions for similar  interests ( art, 3D modeling ), which makes it difficult sometimes to keep our emotions from boiling over ( mea culpa ), but the people in these forums are a more than cut above the average and deserve our courtesy and respect.

Now if you'll excuse me, I just fell off my soapbox and landed flat on my face. Blame it on Bourbon and soda; it's always easier than admitting you're a sentimental dweeb.