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| gillardj04 Tue 15th Apr 2008 12:13
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Why Don't You Rate Some Of My Photos If you do i will also rate your photos and add some to my favourites if i like them thankyou very much :D
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| LisaSam67 Tue 15th Apr 2008 13:56
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http://forum.fotothing.com/topic/2270/
if everyone starts this exact same topic the forums will crash and burn
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| DragonSpeed PRO Tue 15th Apr 2008 16:32
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Try just going out and commenting on photos. You'll be surprised at the number of people that will come and look at yours.
p.s. We don't RATE photos around here. We comment on them.
And posting some inane thing in a forum begging and pleading just feels so pathetic. Get out and go do it!
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| GeoffReeves Tue 15th Apr 2008 16:49
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Originally posted by DragonSpeed:
And posting some inane thing in a forum begging and pleading just feels so pathetic. Get out and go do it!
Geesh,Im guessing once again this post from gillardj is a younger member of Ft,Give the guy/gal some slack.I dont think its begging and pleading at all.I think its communicating.In a very polite way too !
edit : I`ve been had by a troll
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| gillardj04 Thu 17th Apr 2008 10:56
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I was just asking if you thought my photos were good
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| Captivelight PRO Thu 17th Apr 2008 14:03
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There's been a few people asking the same sort of thing, and some of them didn't like some of the comments they got in the past, so it's a bit of a touchy subject. As DS said, photos on this site aren't rated, just commented on, usually in a positive way.
I usually say something like "Be careful what you ask for" on threads like this. Would you really want a grumpy old pro rating your images?
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| DragonSpeed PRO Thu 17th Apr 2008 15:14
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Originally posted by Captivelight:
I usually say something like "Be careful what you ask for" on threads like this. Would you really want a grumpy old pro rating your images?
Or some crappy amateur? ;)
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| Captivelight PRO Thu 17th Apr 2008 15:57
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Originally posted by DragonSpeed:
Or some crappy amateur? ;)
LOL!!! ... trust me ... nothing beats a grumpy editor!
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| lanny62 Sat 19th Apr 2008 19:15
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I think gillardj has made a fair point, and didn`t seem at all inane; sometimes constructive feedback can be a real bonus in helping people progress in their photography. On this site photography sometimes to be a secondary thing; there is an element of "friends" collecting long lists of praise for photographs which, (let`s be honest here) are little more than snaps. When I make a positive comment on a photograph, it`s not because I want that person to do the same for me - that way, it becomes meaningless, and, to paraphrase Dragonspeeds` nasty comment, truly pleading. There are some outstanding photographers contributing to this site, and I`m sure their critical comments could help many. Also there`s a simple rule: If you can`t take a critique of your work, don`t show it!
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| GeoffReeves Sat 19th Apr 2008 19:30
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Some people,who are new to FT,especially younger ones would love some feedback but are not sure how to go about getting it.
At the same time,in their mind they don`t feel qualified to give comments,so for a while they are in a catch 22 situation.
And then there are trolls.................
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| lanny62 Sat 19th Apr 2008 19:45
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You`re right geoff. perhaps there could be room for an area where beginners could post their work for helpful critique from more experienced photographers, who are obvious from their own body of work. It`s easy to spot a crappy amatuer (I look at one in the mirror most mornings!), and easier to ignore their crappy remarks. We were all beginners once, and I can remember when I needed advice from those more experienced than me. I went on workshops, which were helpful, but I would have given anything to have been able to post my work on t`internet for helpful comments. Sadly, everything was steam powered back then!
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| GeoffReeves Sat 19th Apr 2008 20:20
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Originally posted by lanny62:
everything was steam powered back then!
You sound as old as the hills :-) like me....I think there is (or was) a section that showed new members.I guess its hard to keep up with so many members though.Overly negative comments can put some people right off from the start.
Every now and again someone will say FT is just a blog but I disagree,its evolved.It can be what ever you want it to be,and there are many talented people here.I`ve learned so much from them,since I joined.
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| LisaSam67 Sun 20th Apr 2008 20:07
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this is a photo BLOG
i hardly think there's a problem with having snapshots on here
Yes this place has evolved and there are so many things going on in every direction and that's what I love about it
and ROFLMAO I just now read
Originally posted by GeoffReeves:
Every now and again someone will say FT is just a blog
giggle
but it's not JUST a blog.... it's so much more
my main point in what i said way up top is that it seems weird that another topic with the SAME heading was started
start commenting on other peoples photos and they will sometimes come visit your gallery
if you want critiques or advice ASK under the pics... Photopro does that
if you have a particular type of photography you need help with post a specific question under tips maybe
anywho.... back to Sunday relaxation here.... carry on
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| GeoffReeves Sun 20th Apr 2008 20:55
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Originally posted by LisaSam67:
this is a photo BLOG
i hardly think there's a problem with having snapshots on here
Yes this place has evolved and there are so many things going on in every direction and that's what I love about it
and ROFLMAO I just now read
Originally posted by GeoffReeves:
Every now and again someone will say FT is just a blog
giggle
but it's not JUST a blog.... it's so much more
my main point in what i said way up top is that it seems weird that another topic with the SAME heading was started
start commenting on other peoples photos and they will sometimes come visit your gallery
if you want critiques or advice ASK under the pics... Photopro does that
if you have a particular type of photography you need help with post a specific question under tips maybe
anywho.... back to Sunday relaxation here.... carry on
mmm yes dear.
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| LisaSam67 Sun 20th Apr 2008 21:41
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Originally posted by GeoffReeves:
mmm yes dear.
;-) I think my mind is a bit twisted up from those dumb canon nightmares lately ;-)))))
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| GeoffReeves Mon 21st Apr 2008 18:48
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Originally posted by LisaSam67:
;-) I think my mind is a bit twisted up from those dumb canon nightmares lately ;-)))))
Try taking less bourbon with your water :-))
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| LisaSam67 Mon 21st Apr 2008 19:09
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:-)
it's the red bull i think - i don't really drink much
perhaps i should take up drinking to make it stop - that could be the problem right there!
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| gillardj04 Tue 22nd Apr 2008 11:02
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Thankyou Very much for having this discussion and now i do agree with you Geoff that there should be a site for the beginners as they do need some positive replies but that isn't why i did it it is just that i wanted expert photographers to tell me how to improve my pics :D
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| GeoffReeves Tue 22nd Apr 2008 15:21
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| gillardj04 Sat 26th Apr 2008 17:03
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How do peple end up with so many views within just a few days i don't get it at all :D
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