I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that one of the original plans was to single out certain For Sale items and create near-duplicates, but offer them for free, in effect, completely negating the attempts of the seller of the "substandard" item in question. An officila stamp or seal of approval is a good thing, of course, especially when it comes from a respected body of cohorts. But to use the Quality Control premise as an excuse to simply eradicate current "lesser" contributions, and to discourage the submission of such, is despicable. Like I said, I may be reading this incorrectly, but then again, it's possible that the "official" response has been tuned down, more appropriately.... I still have to question the motive, the end, and the means, as does everyone, before making a personal decision that this is OK. For me, it doesn't matter; I trust my own judgement. Equally, I think all others should do the same. What I see is a self-appointed group of high achievers, looking to monopolize a booming market, seeking justification and approval. Yes, they are willing to let the future Best Of The Best in on it as well.... I have to wonder about the arrogance which goes into this: This is the self-appointed group who Makes The Rules and Sets The Standards. They know what is best for us, right? And they sure as Hell will be able to determine that which we need stay away from. I bet after a good while, none of us would dare buy anything lacking The Stamp...except at our own risk..... Again, I see a group attempting to capitalize on a "need" that they themselves have attempted to instill within the 3d-whatever-buying-public. Note the people so-far who are approving: They're all among the Biggies...