Thing is...while it is great to have theories as to what you think is or is not a good idea, DAZ has the experience. They have been playing this market for a long time, they are the most successful of the sites, and they are the only site that is actively bringing in new customers. They really do know what works and what doesnt to grow the market.

I have not always agreed with their decisions either,and have had more than a few debates over their plans. But in the end I cannot argue with their results. I have been with them for a long time, I have personally met with the old management and with the new, and can tell you that the new management really has a strong vision for growth, and professionals with real world experience guiding their decisions. They can see beyond just this community and into newer and exciting markets all as avenues for growth. So while our opinions on this or that may occasionally differ, they do have the skill to know what is what and what the communities require for growth.

....and I can tell ya.....dealing with pirates is not a way to grow ones name or reputation. Reputations are made by creating quality products, and marketing them to customers who appreciate them. If as you say, pirates simply download and never use the products, there is obviously no appreciation, and no customer......and do you really think they care about who made the product?...come on...of course not.

So Daz's plan to market to an active and growing customer base really does make alot more sense.