Hey Dave!
So far I've not checked this post until today.
I've read your introduction and I completely agree.
I remember watching your art for the first time a few years ago, and being blown away (Having a nick referencing Canuck Prog Masters Rush meant bonus points in my book, too!), awaiting for new updates, you state not all of us have the resources to spend on this kind of material (I don't want to get into specifics regarding explaining the "outer world" this hobby of ours, but I can tell that the amount I spend monthly on music is large enough!!) I'm always looking for new updates from my favorite artists.
As you state, most artists do it "just for the kicks" not as a monetary gain, and I'm really grateful for that, it's very similar to the share music programs, most artists are ripped by record labels, here the artist delivers directly to the consumer and get first hand reply, how cool's that? Also, contunuing with the music references the artists here are like metal subgenres: some are like progressive, power, doom; others are like death, black, doom, but to each it's own, so far I'm always sure that when I'll visit this forum I'll get, at least, one new nice surprise.
You can check any or all of my posts, I'm always encouraging the artists for new stuff, I don't like all the stuff posted here, I've never been rude, aggressive or negative to any artists - I always give nice feedback to artists whose work I respect, because as you state we're a community and we need to support and stand by each other, I can not tell you the rush I felt when two of my personal favorites (Bandito and Snail Shell) took time from their heavy agendas and listened to some of my input... and ... they actually agreed to perform it!!
I dare not to call you my friend, because we've not arrange a friendship, but I can assure you, that I'm really satisfied with the work you're doing here - You've my respect and gratitude, a lot of people go to forums to "score" or play the ladies' man, sell "stolen-but-cheap" stuff, to rip off people with unasked business, or to be simply rude or offensive, here, thanks to people like you, we've a shrine, a temple to worship our sacred tickled girls.
Thanks for taking the time and patience to organize this, I'd love to be a more active member but I do what's on my hands to keep this a friendly, nice environment.
Thanks for your generosity...and tell me Sara will return!!! C'mon if all the crappy horror have sequels Sara deserve a return!)
Best Regards
Darth Godflesh