Quote - because if DAZ does we will at least see some real development again, instead of all these flashy gimmicks.

Riiiiggghhht. That was a joke wasn't it? As LaurieA pointed out. Not much money for development. Would end up like Hex. They have spent to much time and money on DS to bother with Poser. It would end up rotting on  a shelf and we would be forced to go with DS or just move on to something else. Also we would lose the competition which keeps both moving. With one gone, development would slow down even more. Not counting many don't like one app over the other. Not good for everyone concerned.