Shapers, here is something to consider..
The more discussions in any given thread the more Google will rank it high on relevant searches - in this case, on searches made by Dice collectors from all over the world..
This high quality , TARGETED traffic is sent from Google to this thread then spread over to Shapeways.com which then generates new member sign ups, new fellow designers and yes also new orders.. for ALL our shops - that's growth.
So i see no reason why any member should feel annoyed perhaps if fellow designers shamelessly plug their Dice designs and showcase them to the opener of this thread... which in understatement didn't complain about this flood of new Dice designs, ready to be picked for his collection (and that's one picky Dice collector mind you
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I personally had a great time in the past 2 weeks entering this new niche which i had no idea existed and amazed by how i could materialize multiple designs/ideas of different shapes and themes.
BTW, Next month it will be 1 year since i joined Shapeways
I have to say i came along way from being a total 3D noob to making some of the nicest designs on Shapeways (including a shocking wining of SIGGRAPH 2010 contest).
So Shapers.. be creative, be productive , be competitive, be cool - it's all about fun ! (and some nice Franklins
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My 2c.
Cheers,
Dizingof