Sharen - What they are doing is telling certain merchants that they can continue to sell their products here but they are locking the door to the one forum where decisions are discussed that directly affect them and their products. The warehouse for example. This was discussed long before it was implemented. Had certain merchants here been banned from that decision they would not have known: a) what the warehouse meant to their product b) when it was to be implemented c) how to opt in or out d) the percentage reduction of their product e) WHEN a product is to go to the warehouse Another discussion affected status based on how many days between uploads, banner ad rotation, etc. If Renderosity is to take 40 - 50% of someone's product they have a responsibility to keep people in the loop w/regard to information affecting their product. The ridiculous argument of other sites stealing ideas is so wrong it's almost funny. The free section and it's notice of whether a download is for personal or commercial use is designed after 3D Arena. And it's here because members requested it. It's just wrong all the way around. And Tim's responses have been well below professional, in my opinion. He's not initiating a discussion, he's stating what will happen and not giving those affected a voice by banning them right away and insulting them on the way out. I'm angry and my responses will be affected by this anger. I understand protecting a product. But those who are getting shoved out the door are the ones who helped make this comunity what it is. I'm also torn. I enjoy this community for the most part, at least when people, including admins and mods, behave like adults. I have two products in the store and their acceptance was a huge boost to my self esteem w/regard to what I'd like to do in this medium. Even someone with few sales like me, needs the merchant forum to stay informed. It's not right and it won't be a good business decision.

...... Kendra