"I just don't understand why you think it can't be done with a better, more optimized mesh"

Sure, there might be a vertice here and a vertice there that could be changed if one searches long enough.

And I wish the Gen 3 mesh had edgeloops for a real ribcage and other "bonyness" you see on very skinny people, not just built in the musculature edgeloops.

But the 3rd Gen mesh was the last true "amateur" mesh built for Poser.

Both the 4th Gen and especially Genesis were "optimized" for the "Pro" market because DAZ sadly shares that "Just Like The Pros" dream with Smith Micro.

So, when I hear "more professional", I translate it to "less amateur friendly".

Your average "hobbyist painter" could easily make or modify a texture for V2 or V3.

To do the same with V4 or V5 you need 3D painting software most hobbyists don't have.

More professional ? Yes.

Bad for the "amateur community" ? Also, yes.