Visitors' poll

You refused me for being non-traditional in aesthetic approach, despite the fact I use traditional materials.

[Lori Kiergaard]

I have been one of those members who went through the process, received approval and then never posted, stopping by every week or so to read. (even though my profile says I joined yesterday - it was actually a few years ago)

These forums are amazing- and Art will only get better because of them. I spend most of my time on Cennini Forum, but like to read and support a few sites.

This forum is a valuable resource for portrait painters, and I wish it a long life.

I have to agree with a previous poster. My work is good enough and I am willing to be juried. However, for privacy reasons, I prefer not to use my full name.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have to agree with a previous poster. My work is good enough and I am willing to be juried. However, for privacy reasons, I prefer not to use my full name.

Glad to see there's another regular lurker who feels the same.

[Alexandra Tyng]

I m curious why someone might not want to use their full name. I realize that there is no privacy on the internet, but there is a level of professionalism on this forum that shouldn't be detrimental to anyone's reputation--or am I missing something? Is it more of a question of personal preference not to have your name in the public domain? I would appreciate a more detailed explanation as this issue is interesting to me.

[Chris Saper]

There are many other forums (?fora) that embrace annoymity.They might be good venues for you. Here, posters state their names.

[Cynthia Daniel]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You refused me for being non-traditional in aesthetic approach, despite the fact I use traditional materials.

The focus of the main site and the Forum is traditional, so that would be correct.