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Mirror mirror on the wall!
I think it's pretty obvious that the reason participation is on the wane is because this forum is heavily flawed. I don't think that the needs or interests of the portrait community are being served at all.
To me, the portrait industry is awash in a sea of mediocrity and the sole purpose of the powers that be is to maintain the status quo. Those who challenge the accepted tenets and refuse to bow down to false idols are summarily dismissed. Beige rules.
I think the bulk of those who choose to not participate here have no interest because there is just not much going on. It's a snooze-fest, a nice little tea sipping society where superficial politeness seems to be the rule. Artists are rebels by nature and need to be challenged. The biggest challenge here is not falling asleep at the keyboard.
I also blame some of the moderators who let their own personal agendas get in the way.
If it ain't broke don't fix it. It's broke!
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