I'm just tired of the complaints, PJ.  It seems everyone is a beginner except the complainers.  I have been doing photography for 33 years with various cameras.  The first serious camera was a Canon AE-1.  As you probably noticed, I have uploaded a lot less of my pets, and backyard lately.  Most members seem to appreciate my macros of the flowers and roses.  I don't see this as a "buddly system" at all. 

Just getting it out of my system...  as this has been ongoing since I've been here --- what since 1999?  Finally quit for a while back then because of the complaints... and no place for beginners.  Things have changed now, and beginners are accepted.  I find that is a plus.  How else is someone to learn if it isn't pointed out (I'm talking about Bryce, Carrara, and all the rest of the computer graphics software.)    People don't need to be cruel, but they are.  They same as tell everyone to go away...  while they continue uploading medocre things.  We all have different ideas and things that we like, and I'm sorry if my gallery is boring, but it is what I found interesting.  I try to do better each time. For some, that isn't enough.

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