I don't see this topic going anywhere, replies are becoming redundant. To conclude what I got out of this topic before locking it: at deviantArt, Pixel Art clearly is misrepresented, considering the manifold professional work showcased in the other, more prominent categories as opposed to the misguiding contents and ignorance about what Pixel Art has to offer, obviously marked by fundamental differences in the demographics of the interest group in question (nothing new).
The two main points seem to be for one, that it's time to clean up with the fiasco, making the medium more accessible for other artists that do not yet know of it, which the dA environment would be suited for very well.
On the other hand, most people here at Pixelation opine that this place serves all the pixel artist's needs, making an effort to play missionary against the overwhelming (OVERWHELMING) masses of ignorance and self-sufficiency not worth it. This insulation might result in less potentially interested artists finding their way to a new hobby, but the place also already enjoys a very fine reputation among industry scouts, and if anybody really was interested in familiarzing themselves with the matter for the specific purpose of refining their skill so they can work with it, they will eventually find this place as a matter of consequence. Furthermore, it also draws appeal of many 'old-schoolists', rediscovering a passion.
If you're good and ready, prepared to cope with a lot of stupidity, submit your work to dA if you will. If it stands out and draws attention, fine, but do not expect anybody to join a crusade if they feel that they already have all they need. I don't see the Pixel Art community coming to any harm if we don't go recruiting into the lion's den. Egoistical? Maybe, but a lot better for your mental balance :).
