Just curious and not trying to stir the pot....

First question:

What in the name of everything good and holy is happening to Renderosity? This site is not even a shadow of the Rendo I joined back in 2009. Long-time members are leaving in droves. Many of the newer members do not seem to have a clue about community involvement, other than continually flooding the galleries with look-alike images, or promotional images. Most of them don't seem to have the courtesy or time to even post a one-word comment. This new batch of gallery uploaders don't look like they will be shopping in the store.  A lot of artists posting here have never left a single comment on anyone's efforts. They post here only to promote themselves and don't care about hobbyists or amateurs.

The entire site seems to feel colder and a lot less friendly than in the past. And the feeling I keep getting is that the site owners really don't care as long as the $$ keeps rolling in. Never mind the fact that all those folks leaving are the same ones that have shopped the marketplace for all those years. I know personally, I've bought a ton of stuff there in the last 12 years. I'm not sure what the total is, but it has to be in the triple-digit range.

So what gives? What is being done to stem the tide? I'm not asking for confidential information, I just don't want to see this site go the way of Hivewire and RDNA. This is my on-line art home. And I care about it. I really do.

Second Question:

What, exactly, is the problem with adding a link - or even mentioning - my Patreon or Ko-Fi donation sites? Poor lil' Rod is not going to be any kind of competition for Renderosity's marketplace. On the other hand, I'm a lot more likely to spend more $$ in the marketplace if I HAD more $$ available to spend. Right now, I'm retired and we live on SS only, so I have to be a tad more careful with the pocket-change these days.

Just wondering.... I think a lot of others are as well..

In closing, I wish EVERYONE at Renderosity a happy and prosperous 2023, filled with success and all things good. 👍

"I reject your reality and substitute my own" - Adam Savage