In response to your comment below grumpntug,
I also suggested that models should be ranked based on sales but I got a lot of push back from artists who say that people will just keep copying their work which is utter and complete garbage because that happens anyway regardless of whether their work is being glorified or not and CGT is awesome at getting rid of that problem. I am also tired of seeing the same cars, tanks, etc... none original work being produced over and over and being described as top models. Let's face it... it is pretty boring from a buyers perspective and I doubt that they want to see it or buy it when they can see the real thing at any car show or dealer. I always like to commend those who are true artists and create things that are original and that have added value because they haven't been done to death and show true creativity that goes beyond simply shooting 3D pictures of things that already exist in our world.
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Churn is very important for a 3D model site like this I suppose. You can't have your potential customers coming to the site and seeing the exact same models on the front page every time so putting new models on there makes sense but there seems to be a very wide range of quality control.
I had another thread where I had suggested additional model sections on the main page where you have more than just top 3D models but rather have Top selling models, new models, trending models, on the rise, etc. Sections that show more of what your site has to offer, provides more spot lights for creators to be in, and makes quality expectations reasonable per category.
Having one section like CGT does now is basically saying "This is the best of what we have!" and if it isn't really your best, you simply aren't giving potential buyers a reason to dig deeper into your site.
You can have both things CGT!!! You can have a strong community with a voted best buy community section, forums, etc. AND show off the best of your best for sales by showcasing multiple sections. You can have your cake and eat it too I swear! :P }}}