"DOGMAS:
I believe in Solitude & the Violence of Truth ...
I insist upon loud words in Silence ...
4am knows all my secrets ...

PHILOSOPHIES:
Far too much to say to a deaf audience ...
keep it about the Art; don't sell yourself out in the name of "popularity", "validation" or "acceptance";
Art is really not about any of those things ..."

I found that on the Homepage of an artist here and thought I'd quote it for validity.  I think it fits what has been said here pretty damn well indeed.  Fact is, I see no one here saying anything that wouldn't be expected as a response to what Nerd has posted.  And fact is, the demonstration that was presented borders on comical considering the idea is to generate excitement about Poser - not send people running to DAZ.  This community is literally bursting at the seams with extremely talented Poser artists, so perhaps it would be wise to have one of them work on the next demonstration of what we can expect from the next edition of Poser.  Baggins shoe is far more enticing, and he demonstrated that with what we already have!

I'm in total agreement with those who point out they have to pay a fair amount of money for it.  Poser is not cheap, in fact it's probably the most expensive 3D program you can buy considering how limiting it's tech is in a lot of areas.  For the programs sake, I hope the next announced feature isn't as half-assed as the Cycles implementation appears right now, and whatever it is, please pass the task of 'demonstration' on to one who can 'wow' people with the result, cause if they're not wowed by it, chances are they'll be disappointed by it instead.

Don't wish to sound harsh, but show some professionalism - for crying out loud!