Well said Hornet and for the most part I do agree,

I'm just not sure if many have considered the reason that Hivewire3D is actually so peaceful, is that it is relatively light in traffic (Statistically much lighter than its major competitors). It's currently more like a small circle of friends than a city full of diverse individuals with varying motives and lifestyles, though there is nothing wrong with that and may in fact be a part of its charm for many. The challenge will be maintaining that homely feel and continuing to grow into a site with a larger market presences with higher traffic flow, if that is indeed what Chris, the HIvewire3D team and its members do want for the sites future. Personally I much prefer diversity even if their is an element of disagreement from time to time.

It wasn't the statement so much that annoyed me, it just felt a little like someone dropping by the RuntimeDNA forums to make a statement to any that are still there that "Daz 3D are doing great!"

And you may not be able to see it but there is definitely a stripe of Anti Daz 3D sentiment through the Hivewire3D Community. Just have a browse through the 60 pages of the "Runtime DNA merges with DAZ 3D" thread. Page 1 quote "Daz are greedy SOB's and nothing will ever change that". There is no argument when most share the same viewpoint... Let's face it, the management of the site are not exactly putting forward an atmosphere of mutual respect between the two entities, due to their past histories.

That said I do wish nothing but success for Hivewire3D and its growing community, as I do for the other community sites in this sphere. Such as this one which is far from dead & buried as many seem to feel the need to portray. And also the best of luck to SM with the launch of the new Smith Micro Official Poser forums too.