ArtMetal

I like it just fine the way it is, I guess because I'm fundamentally lazy and shudder to even imagine the amount of work it must be to change anything.

I do agree that the doubling up of picture posts is a waste of space. If that is an easy change, then I'd vote for it. If not, then it surely doesn't bother me that much.

Visitors need to be able to comment on posts, without having to register. Sure, there will inevitably be the occasional smart-ass or spammer, but we can deal with the those. The site, and the membership, need the input of visitors if we are to keep on growing and learning. Close out the passersby and we will become too insular. Not good. Also, I think we actually encourage membership by letting visitors comment; once they see responses to their comments, many of them sign up as members. I don't htink we should inhibit that.

I check the "Recent Posts" every day, sometimes more than once, and therefore have no need to go anywhere else. Works for me. (Of course, I also check the spam and logs everyday, too, but that's a special case.)

Yes, it would be nifty to be able to click one button and summon up all of a member's stored images. A user's gallery, if you will. If it isn't too difficult to do, I think it would be a great addition to an already excellent site.

I also think it would be nice if there was more information on the idividual members, such as more biographical info, background info, edukcation, artist's statement, relevant links, checking account numbers (okay, maybe not that), etc. Naturally, you can't force anyone to include all that info, but it would be nice if they did so I could learn more about them.

I think the moderator should get a $100,000/year salary, too. (GRIN)

Thanks for all that you do to for us, Enrique. And thank you to *all* the members who make ArtMetal the terrific resource that it is.

Rich Waugh