SO many sites have started up with great intentions. So many sites have caved in due lack of money and patronage. I feel that Mehndi and Russell had the best of intentions, and still do. I respect their decision. It allows them to continue what they were doing. Here is the naive part, tho...'cause I may not understand business. People seem to think that their merger with DAZ has somehow clipped thier freedom. I can't believe they would agree to that, nor do I feel DAZ would demand that. Latest example I can recall is DAZ's response to the negativity on their Versa hair and how they acted. They listen. I can't see why they would force a "clamp" on their new forum...to restrict viewpoints. Can't see it at all. So, unless I am foolishly naive, just why is it that the forum and "secondary" DAZ marketplace that will ensue is a bad thing? Why is it that people think that the new forum will not be for free-thinkers? Why is it that people "comdemn" Russell and Mehndi for their choice? Why are people upset that they "sold out"? Is there any jealously involved? Is it all because of how it affects each individual complainer? GROW UP !