@DeathMetalDesk
Just because you've used GIMP or had a passing fling with it or whatever, doesn't mean you understand how to use and customise it properly.  Software that is designed by the public is often very different to that designed by a commercial entity.  There are things you will never be able to do in commercial products for that reason.

Using Blender and GIMP isn't a political statement, it's a preference, although it's true, I'm an advocate for not getting screwed-over by software vendors, so in that sense, Blender and GIMP being open is definitely a bonus.  On the other hand, I buy stuff if I think it's worth buying.

The funny thing is, your statement that GIMP is a "Photoshop Clone" just goes to show how far off you can be.  I haven't a clue how it all started, but frankly, calling GIMP a "Photoshop Clone" these days is an insult to the GIMP.  I use GIMP because I know how to use it properly, it lets me work exactly how I want to work, not how a greedy corporation wants me to work.  I understand it's hidden power so I'd still be using GIMP even if they were giving-away Photoshop, nevermind charging for it!

If I wanted the GIMP to look and behave as Photoshop does, that's not hard to do, there's nothing special about Photoshop unless you happen to be a fanboy sucked into all that crap - which I'm not.  And you totally misunderstood what I said about the way I have the interface working, but anyway ...

You stick to Photoshop, I'll stick to GIMP, I'll leave it at that.