Too bad the AOM nominating process has been turned into a merchant-controlled exercise in insider politics. I guess Rosity changed the rules to prevent another Legume-type debacle (from their point of view, at least), but geez, talk about promoting only the prevailing aesthetic--you'd think the software was only good for one thing. All but two of this month's (Poser) nominees are doing pretty much the exact same stuff--the Hot 20-Vic/painted-hair/armor school. Maybe the nominating criteria have something to do with it: "Several elements should be balanced and considered when selecting a nominee --things like technical expertise, mood, message, design and content should be taken into consideration." Note that originality is nowhere in the mix. And what "mood" is it, exactly, the panel is supposed to be looking for?