To be honest, what is missing from this community is a cheerleader. Someone who encourages you for the positive work you do, someone who WANTS to see you guys succeed and someone who isn't afraid to make changes from time-to-time. In the past, things should have been different and I get that it will take a bit more time for you guys to respect me as an authority figure and I do get it. BUT - I'm smarter than you guys think in that, I'm trying to think of both the business as well as the community members. But... there are sooo many of you, that's it's not always possible to have one-on-one conversations with you. Would I like to? Absolutely. Do I strive to? Absolutely.

I've had several interactions with Pip. And... Pip, you and I have had some communication issues, but I respect you and would like to think you respect me as well. No, I don't know you guys, but at the same time, you don't know me either. You don't know the type of person I am. I am a sweet, genuine, caring and VERY understanding person. You don't know where I've come from, just like I don't know where you've come from.

Guys - my main goal is to bring back the SENSE of community and I know it won't happen right away. And, I know that when someone pulls the plug on something, it seems rather overwhelming. When you're sooo used to one thing and it changes, it can be hard. And, I KNOW firsthand that change is VERY hard. But, as humans, we must learn and adapt to the changes being made around us.

This has nothing to do with my age. I get that you guys have been around for a long time and I have only been in this position for 8 months. I fully understand that and fully get your hesitation. We WON'T agree on everything and that's fine. Life would be boring if everyone agreed with one another. I'm not asking you to 'shut your mouth' - as some of you note - and agree with my changes. It will be hard to take them in, but please understand this : I am REALLY and TRULY doing what's best for you guys. Maybe you don't see it that way and heck, maybe you never will and that's fine. All I'm asking from YOU is to respect me. I respect ALL of you as artists as well as human beings and I LOVE being here. I want to make a difference in this community, But, it's also a two-way street. You have to help me and understand why this is happening.

I don't want to be the 'bad guy' and take things away. I'm just trying to grow/help the business. Maybe you'll claim that I care more about the business than you and you're way wrong about that. If you think that, you do not know me whatsoever! If you've EVER had a one-on-one conversation with me, you'd see I'm an understanding person.

So.. to wrap this all up - I'm not censoring anyone nor am I asking you to agree with me. I'm simply asking for respect and I also need to earn it from you guys as well and I plan on doing just that!

Hope Kumor

Editor-in-chief of Renderosity Magazine