My problem isn't asking. It's just that when I need it I don't have time to ask! even e-mail can be too slow. I'm usually up against a deadline. If I ask before hand I'd have to tell an artist, well I think I'm going to use it for ... but really don't know. It won't be for erotic art. I think that if the person won't grant the non-com and I don't have a specific answer why would they grant it if I ask. Kozo's stuff or the Fat Guy stuff is great. I respect their art, but unless they give me a non-com or sell me a non-com I'm wasting my time even unzipping it.