First, I need to say this..and please dont block it.

how can a meaningful discussion be had on a topic when its blocked, even priot to anything bad being said? Minority Report all over again.

I think the discussion on Poser v DAZ is legitimate. As a long time Poser user, I feel the pain, as more and more vendors fall into the DAZ marketing scheme..and yes, it is all about the profit margin. Unfortunate that, as sometimes loyalty of a hobby is essential.

I have been on this site since its inception, before it was even called Renderosity. There have been many changes over the years. The first iteration was actually just free items being passed around. It slowly became a business. There was a time DAZ did not exist. Its evolution has been a very interesting and rewarding path for all of us... especially Poser users.

Poser users that are sticking to a great program could learn more modeling techniques, texturing, etc, and create our own content, improve existing things, and so forth.

Content availability has been an ongoing problem. How many times have people asked for specific items, but they were not forthcoming as the demand was not there for them? aka..not able to bring in revenue?

Its pretty circular, isnt it. There never has been much demand for items for the stock Poser figures. Why not? If we, as Poser users, supported them, perhaps Poser's future would be much brighter.

In the end, its all about creating art, isn't it? What tools do you feel most comfortable with. The fact Poser is losing a lot of vendor support does not make it obsolete. I have seen a lot of great art made with even the early Poser figures. The lack of Poser support is actually a great thing if you look at it as an opportunity to refine your skills. The make art button is great, but perhaps this can kindle a better understanding of photoshop, paint shop pro, etc. An opportunity to learn to make your own clothes, models, etc.

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together.
All things connect......Chief Seattle, 1854