[dugnsuz (Doug)]

This compendium has given the IIS community (imagers and 'others') a beautiful morale boost - kudos to the guys who inspired it.
But, realistically it's the imagers that produce the tangible "product" that often attract interested parties towards the hobby regardless of the perceived quality of the image. And, damn it, sorry to piss off the visual guys, but I don't want to READ a description of a nebula when a picture serves the purpose so much better.
This whole negative thread stinks of jealousy.
And as for putting down the guys trying their hardest to produce decent images - way to go!

ps...I do feel a bit incensed (and have a vested interest!) but I think some of Rodstar's initial comments do merit consideration, but other's posts have taken the debate elsewhere (probably mine too!).