Hmmmm...I read this entire thread...my conclusion...the rude way some members treat each other is much more offensive than that image. No need for anyone to be obnoxious because they can't convince everyone they should get their way or that their opinion is the only one that matters.

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Thanks...appreciate you looking into it.

RE: "US Copyright Law Section 107"

The spirit of this provision of the law was to allow limited distribution and sharing of information not wide-spread distribution as would be done if a copyrighted article from the "magazine" was posted by a member on a forum available to several hundred thousand members.

Once a contract is agreed to, even the author of the article would would be hard pressed to show his publishing the article on such a forum constituted fair use, until the assignment of copyright and usage reverts back to him. If Renderosity and the author have a valid contract restricting the author from any use of his submitted material for 3 months after publication, the author is bound to that contract.

Many publications offer no compensation other than "publication bragging rights" to budding authors. Whether being "published" is adequate compensation is up to each individual author to decide. There are some that will turn away from doing so simply because they feel knowledge should be freely shared. Those that feel their efforts have greater value or those authors that feel they are established enough to warrent some other form of compensation will not agree to their works being published. In such cases, it will be up to Renderosity to either offer compensation of value to those authors or seek content elsewhere.

Those interested in knowing what print publications offer can pick up a copy of the Writer's Market (or the Artists Market for artists). It lists thousands of publications and their rates. Many, many publications offer copies of the publication or "tear sheets" (copies of the article) as compensation, if they offer anything at all. It depends on the publication, it's size, their target market, their budget, and many other factors. Until an author builds up a resume, and attains some recognition...they can rarely expect to receive much in the way of compensation.

You raise some interesting points Stretch.

What other websites that call themselves eZines or Interactive Magazines have you contacted and publicly urged them to call themselves what they are? I take it you feel that strongly not only about this particular "Interactive Magazine"...you feel that way about them all and will crusade for them all to call themselves subscription based websites, won't you?

Your concern about the value of the magazine and wanting all members to review it are good, but not practical, IMHO. It would be good, however, if the magazine were set up in such a way that members had the option of subscribing from month to month and a way to opt out of the subscription without penalty if they so desired. That way, the risk is minimized to the same as a paper magazine you buy at the newstand and find disappointing...you don't buy it anymore.

Turns out you're a pretty big man after all Brent! Thanks for taking the time to reconsider Dee-Marie's comment and see it for what it was. You're stature has gone up a few notches in my book. ;^)

Greybro: If that wasn't a wise ass comeback remark then I've never read one. Very unprofessional of you IMHO. I do realize you are being baited a bit here but you just can't let yourself go to flinging one liner comebacks.

For as long as I have know Dee-Marie...I have never known her to sling a "wise ass comeback" as you suggest. Based on my dealings with her and seeing her interact with other people, her response to Kaibach was a sincere and honest show of interest in having Kaibach do some interviews. It was an <>invitation not an intimidation!

That was a cheap shot Brent, not something I would expect from you and I'm very disappointed to see you take it. That cost you some of the respect I had for you. It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong...let's see how big a man you are Brent.

Really, maybe you haven't been reading the forums here and else where. Perhaps you aren't as aware as you think you are.

Peace grasshopper ;^)

ladynimue's Woods End Cottage. It's such a warm and inviting place. :^)

Her Special Friend I was trying for a combination of whimsey and warmth...I think I accomplished it.

bonbonish 3 iamonk 2 Barbarellany 1

With an eye like that his name must be Sleye Snollone ;^)

Actually, it's perfectly fine to notify of free updates for products here. ;^)

zai - 3 Neyjour - 2 Mariamus - 1 Tough choices, but these are the ones that stood out for me.

One small correction. You have 3D COMMUNE listed as membership only, sale only...when in fact they have a large free Poser download section.