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Just noticed this today, and I admit to not posting much, but I'll give my $.02. I have found this forum to be of much higher quality than Wetcanvas, almost to the point where there should be no comparison. I have gotten critism that I could not have gotten anywhere else, which I am greatly appreciative of. My only problem, is that I wish I would recieve more. I understand posting in the drawing area is not as popular as the oil area, but I don't do oils. When I do get responses, many times it's from the same people. I would be very fustrated paying a fee and not getting much feedback. I'm here for the critiques, I don't feel qualified enough to critique someone else, unless I'm confident on my response.
If the fee is imposed, hopefully there will be more participation, as I notice that there are rarely more than 5 people every time I log on, maybe I'm in at the wrong time. If potential clients are no longer allowed to view the forum, then I feel figures, including nudes, should be included. I was told nudes were not allowed to prevent clients from viewing, but that should no longer be an issue. I don't do many nudes, but the ones I do, I still consider portraits. If there is any concern on bad taste, I would be willing to submit to a moderator first before posting. I also want to read Marvin and Tim having disagreements. As long as childish remarks or namecalling can be avoided. If someone has a strong opinion, I feel they should have a right.
I'm not sure if I'd be willing to pay a fee. The amount of responses to my posts and my low participation to other posts (my fault ofcourse) may not seem worth the trouble. The quality of reponses are worth it, but they are too far in between. If I become no longer part of this forum, let me say it was great, and many thanks to everyone, especially those who helped, and to Cynthia, who is doing a great job and the amount of work she puts into this, I'm sure is underapprecaited. I don't think she would would ask for a fee unless it was needed. Thank you.
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