I think this is art, not kung-fu or something equally preposterous. We should enhance each other's creativity, it shouldn't be demeaning. The contests are meant to do just this, even ones with prizes like the Mojoworld one. The comments themselves, well I'm personally not too ruthless, but if I see some things that could be nicer I'll defenitely mention it. I excpect nothing less from you guys, I live for the criticism. And if you can't take criticism, hell, just don't post. An open mind is the key, in art and all things. As for criticizing people who don't post a lot, I don't post a lot. Maybe one a week. Because I'm a total perfectionist, and have poor project management to say the least, but I love viewing other's works, especially like ocddoug, their works help me set higher standards for my own. Thanks to them...