This is more or less a sugestion to the site itself. In the free stuff area I have found that not all of the items say if it's for poser 3 or 4. I think it would be great if all items uploaded required a version number. On a 56k modem it can be a real drag to find out after the fact.

Agreed, and also it would be helpful if it was more clear as to whether it's Vicki vs. Posette, Michael vs. P4Man, etc. Some have not specified. Also, PLEASE, remember to include a readme file so we can give you great artists due credit when we use your things. Melanie

And please put your NAME in the readme so, like Melanie said, we can credit you I keep a readme archive (after renaming the file but sometimes there is no name of the creator in the file.

I 4th the idea! Some radio buttons, or check boxes, for the version of Poser on the upload form would be great. I assume Poser 5 will eventually come out, and then this will be an even bigger issue. I suggested something like that when they sent out their survey a couple of weeks ago. My disk is littered with P4 items I can't use (yet). jon

Unfortunately, I've downloaded some really wonderful things, but I've ended up just deleting them because there's no readme with terms of use or author's name. I want to give credit, and I also don't want to inadvertently use something in a commercial project without permission. Without names, e-mail addresses, or some sort of use instructions, I end up scrapping the item, when it could have been something very useful to a scene I'm working on, simply because no restrictions are listed and no address or name to contact to ask for permission is included. I think that artists goes to a lot of work and time to create something to share with the community, but if they don't include documentation with it, they set themselves up for their items becoming public domain, since they don't claim ownership on them. If anyone uses them inappropriately, it's the artist's own fault for not stating the use restrictions in a readme, in which case they really don't have a right to complain that someone is using their stuff without permission. In my case, I simply won't use the item at all without accompanying documentation unless I know that no one will ever see the finished result but me. So, please, artists, protect yourself and your creations by adding a document with information about the item, what version of Poser it's for, how it can be legally used, who you are, and contact information. Besides, anonymity is commendable, but we'd just like to know who these talented folks are. They deserve credit for their time and hard work. Melanie

I agree with the desire of a readme file, however I'd like to know this information before I ever download. Renderosity Please, for the sake of time, community growth , and credibility put required fields in the upload form.