drifterlee opened this issue on Feb 24, 2016 · 58 posts
IceEmpress posted Thu, 03 March 2016 at 2:05 PM
• It doesn't count unless you have built it from scratch Tribe (Somewhat elitist group that often feel Poser would be just as complete without a render engine)
To be fair, the equivalent demographic among the Blender artists are far worse about this. They're just like the Linux equivalent of the tribe; very talented tech-savvy individuals who insist that their preferred software is "more user friendly" and easier to use than Windows/Mac/Poser/Daz and unable to comprehend that not everyone is tech savvy like they are. Another telltale sign is that they complain that Windows/Mac/Poser/Daz are "locked" (and I do agree with them on this point) "Locked" referring to customizability.
• I use Poser and Daz Studio Tribe. ( A rare, small and somewhat shy group. But they can be seen occasionally enjoying a diverse range of products and services, using them in the best way they see fit to complete set task.)
I see them more often than you are alluding to. Granted, you see them more often OUTSIDE of the Poser forums.
• The I have lots of old content and want perpetual support forever of that old content Tribe (Most of this group are peaceful and generous, unless the creators of Poser hint that there may be changes to back compatibility in the next version, they then can immediately transform into organised and militant groups that refuse to offer any type of compromise or give any quarter until their demands are met.)
I don't blame them at all. Not a Poser user, but backwards-compatability is a requirement for me for anything.
• I don't buy much because vendors don't support my favourite old figure Tribe (A peaceful tribe that tend to accept that they can't expect their treasured figure to be mainstream forever, but believe in protecting and preserving the articles of that figure.)
Not all of them are peaceful. There's a belligerent one on the RDNA forums who likes Gen 3 figures. The overwhelming majority are indeed peaceful, though.
I don't think those tribes you talk exist
Oh, they definitely exist. Some in far greater numbers than others-- e.g. the contemptuous "build it yourself" ones are small in number among Poser users, but in great number among hardcore Blender users and Linux users. Among Blender users some among this tribe even look down upon Blender users who do not create their own content instead of DLing content from Blendswap etc. (the exception being scripts-- I am not aware of anyone in the Linux or Blender tribe who look down on someone for using someone else's script, though I have seen "make your own script instead of whining that nobody else will make it for you, it's so easy to make a script, anyone can do it" types.)