Let me first say that I have no affiliation w/ CC or their Sysops.
I decided 3rd attachment when to the members forum for a couple reasons. In no particular order (and I'm sure I'm forgetting some)...
I upload (share) a shitload of vids and pics on CC. A vid may average 70..80+ downloads (last I checked), yet maybe 10% of those who d/l the file say thanks. It's not that I need validation. I derive no benefit from taking the time to prep each video, prepare a collage for those to see what they would d/l (and to those who don't have the bandwidth to d/l a file but can see what occurred via the collage). It's that most people don't have (what use to be) common courtesy. Words like please, thank you, may I - they barely exist in this egocentric, entitlement societys. I often say in my posts "...you can thank me now" as a subconscious dig to those who, if not reminded, wouldn't think twice of saying thank you.
Entitlement. 3rd went to member's forum because so many of you feel entitled (and so many of you are cheap shmucks). The first two vids I posted in this forum are damn good (especially part 1). *I* wanted to make a statement and this is one way I felt would get some attention. And indirectly, 98% of anyone who d/l a file or pic I have ever posted visits CC regularly and can afford $20/year to be a member. $20/year is more than fair (it's damn cheap) to support a site you derive lots of benefit from.
I know anyone out there can u/l their own file, or take the file I u/l (it's been done many times before) and post in the general forum for all to enjoy. That's not my concern. But primary reason for my action is the lack of a nice gesture of saying thank you.
Just say THANKS.