OK, let's refer to Gillette and the disposable razor. How many brands of disposable razors, how many varieties are there in this world? Did someone keep the other companies from making their own? No. Would they be sued if they ripped off the product and made their own, using the same exact specs? Yes. Does anyone remember decades ago (in the 1980's I think) When Kodak made their own instant camera, similar to the Polaroid cameras that were out at the time? Kodak apparently was guilty of ripping off the Polaroid technology. I bought a Kodak instant camera. Within a year it was a dead camera, because Polaroid sued and won. DAZ mades Michael, Vicki, and other products. DAZ makes textures for these character. DAZ makes props and more. DAZ often sells the textures (etc) separately. Other people sell or give away textures, props, hair, clothes. These products (made by others) are in competition with the similar products that DAZ sells. So shouldn't these other artists refrain from producing those same products?! NO. I've seen Nerd 3D's site. I've seen PhilC's site, and the sites of many other fine artists who earn some money supporting Poser (I hope you get rich, by the way, because you have excellent products, and you deserve it.) I have to trust that this new product doesn't rip-off Nerd's backdrop tool. If the guy wanted to do a ripoff, he wouldn't hae started this forum thread. He would not have asked for our opinions. So give him credit, give him support. Thank him.