I agree with dialyn in looking at some stuff if only to say, "How tha heck did s/he do that?" Or, "I didn't know Poser could do that!" Purely in a techinical way. As I've stated before, I don't look much because the technical superiority depresses me. But, as others have said, there is always a chance of "infection". But I still don't hear an answer to my question. Why does the quality of the galleries bother you (you = those who agreed with the originator of the thread)? It doesn't reflect upon YOUR talent. In fact, assuming the assessment is correct, then it helps make yours look wonderful by comparison. If boredom is your complaint...then another question: Why not just go somewhere else and seek "true art"?