Upon further scrutiny of [url=http://www.sheezyart.com/news/119/]this[url] article...
I found myself counting.
Twenty minutes later...
35 long Pages of comments!! O.o

If this keeps up, they are going to need more servers!

The end is nigh:
"What getting rid of adult art will allow for, is a much better and faster viewing experience."

Well, that's logical. When thousands of talented users leave, that'll clear up a lot of bandwidth.

"we plan to add additional servers to Sheezy Art."

Trust me, you won't need 'em!

"we changed our mind and decided DeviantArt was right all along!"
Just kidding, I made that one up!

Anyway, I'll leave the rant up. When they arrive with their pitchforks, they'll walk away with thoughts. Even if I do disappear.

Anyway, to accompany the rant, I recommend this picture.

I accidentally posted my rant as a comment, sorry.

Well, I feel inclined to rant a little. Hope I don't step on anyone's toes.
Apparently, a lot of exemplary artists are complaining about recent changes in the rules where pornography is no longer allowed.

I'm giving the moderators the benefit of the doubt and assuming they were pressured into it. I mean, the "adult" rating here wouldn't even exist if they truely felt it wasn't art.

But I'll offer my opinion here anyway.
Erotic art, Pornography, and Smut.
The word Pornography is the one that's hard to define.
I believe that, in common context, it refers to Erotic art, which really should be arousing.
Hence, the very definition of: Erotic.
When I see "erotic art" that isn't, it's really more what I'd call Anatomical Art.

It is truely an error to assume that all arousing art is smutty and low-quality. And I don't think there are really any knowledgeable people who believe that. Many people, including myself, pour a great deal of time and effort into achieving the challenging level of quality and effectiveness we aspire to.

Back in the late 1950's pornography was defined as art lacking asthetic value. But this isn't the 50's anymore. When one criticizes something they know little about, their ignorance really stands out these days. People have grown more open-minded, because open-mindedness is a direct result of intellectial growth and experience.

Let me again say that I am not blaming the moderators. They have a tough job. I can understand if they get nervous. They're trying to protect this site from being criticized by the law. Because when that strikes, websites disappear. In their nervous fear, they might have unfairly badgered some fine artists. Fear is a natural, though terrible, phenominon.
But it does exist.