I'm just going to address this once and be done with it. I don't do manipulations, I don't have the capabilities, meaning the software or abilities, as well as the money to purchase said software and use it. I also really don't have the desire to, considering there are much more talented people on here and I would instantly want to match their levels. Practice makes perfect and all of that. But I write stories and I draw every once and a while and I throw those out on here when I deem appropriate. True, I don't contribute to this thread, but that doesn't make my opinion any less valuable than anyone elses. Do don't have to be an "artist" to have the eye for "art". I would hardly call putting eye-shadow on, recoloring the bathing suit of a model, on six different photos of the same photoshoot, a valuable contribution of an Emma manipulation. It's nice to see the originality of people on this thread, but also it's painful to see what results from that. An onslaught of p*ss-poor manipulations directly related to an amazing, original manipulation. Like the great Scarlett Witch manip, closely followed by two almost exact copies...hardly original. I understand that some people are trying their best and trying to learn, but when an attitude like quoted above comes up, I hardly have sympathy for that. Thank you to all of the talented artists who contribute and put up with the conveyor belt of manipulations as well as the b*tching of members like me. I just want you to know I appreciate and value the work you do and share with us.