[Schellamo]

I don't use the gallery at all either. I'm not a fan of the rating system though. I've seen it done before and I hated it. I would much rather a 'nice job' than a 4! I guess I'm just not a numbers girl. Plus I don't think getting a 2 helps you improve and in a way I think it encourages people not to post lengthy posts.
I'm a long poster like you Kombi, and I thorougly enjoy reading everyones posts, even when they are rambling!

The thing is, it happens to everybody- you post a photo because you think it is good enough to share but few people comment on it. I think we all have to accept that as part of life. Personally I take it as motivation to go out and take better photos. As toad mentioned.

I am really happy with things the way they are. I have been to other forums but I like this one because everyone gives their honest opinions and most of the time, take the time to look at your work. I realise that alot of the photos I post are repeatitive in nature due to the fact that my current focus is in portraits (has anyone seen my son? ). And I think that is usually the reason people don't reply to posts. Its not that the photo is BAD, if it was bad then they would give suggestions, its just that they have seen and commented on photos of a similar nature and don't have anything further to add.

Just my thoughts anyway.