I can't address all the issues, but there's an easy one I can. |* I cannot use 90% of GIMP's features from keyboard. Hardly any of the | menus have keyboard shortcuts. You can add all the menu shortcuts you want. They're completely customizable. Given the number and potential mixes of plugins, this is a reasonable solution. Oh, and if you expect anyone to consider your ranting professional, you'll need to work on your language and presentation. It was one of the most unprofessional I've seen. -Miles