I had never thought of it that way, but yes, this really takes the place of a guild for me. I may not show up very often, but any time I do...I feel welcome. And I don't feel like I am criticized because I have been MIA for a while. I love that I can come here and ask for opinions...and I LOVE the pictures folder....love seeing what everyone has been doing. So much inspiration. Most times I try to comment on pictures, but sometimes I am just glancing and talking to someone else and don't, but make no mistake, I do appreciate them.