Does anyone know a good forum where grown-up photographers meet?

[Renol]

While I have become attached to this forum due to many of the people who post and comment, I have read and now seen how this site seems simply not interested in catering to its members or even keeping them apprised of things.

While the newly enacted ban does not affect me directly, I liked seeing some of the images posted and especially the recent threads by Iron. Iron's works were all and always tasteful and extremely well done in my opinion. Seeing you go would be a loss to the community and to those still learning like myself.

 

[Overread]

TPF is PG now.

which leaves me wondering where wildlife stands with all this
I mean not just mating acts (where chances are I wouldn't even have thought of an NSFW sign at all - except possibly on mamalian mating sights - but moths and butterflies would be safe) but also more violent acts like hunting or the result of hunting. I know its not nudes, but if TPF is being taken toward a more PG rating this is possibly going to affect other content outside of nakied and semi-nakied artistic representation of the human body.

 

[Josh66]

I agree... "Coming to a sticky near you", lol.

 

[Overread]

I can't say I'm really surprised when I look at where this forum has gone in just the short time I've been around.

This place belongs to newbies and teenagers who can't seem to find the search function. The forum is fortunate to have a few old timers that have stuck it out but it seems their numbers are dwindling as they leave for greener pastures.

"Look at my snapshots" and "I wanna be a wedding photog" threads dominate the front page of the most active room and it seems the best way to generate responses is to post really bad pics or ask repetitive questions. The signal:noise ratio has been on a steady spiral.

Just my .02

What are you on about?
Or rather what baring does this have on the discussion at hand? Yes TPF has a lot of new members, many of which are new to photography and outnumber the "old pros" but that has nothing to do with ages (most people entering into DSLR photography are not under 18 - infact most are well over that age) and nothing at all to do with the posting of NSFW images on the site

 

[chammer]

its funny...i've been toying with supporting this site for a while now, but they've just made my decision for me. i will not, nor will i EVER, support a site which inhibits freedom of expression/speech.

 

[Overread]

Also, whilst Chiller not posting has left this section quieter, what about the whole Darkside section:
Dark Side Gallery - The Photo Forum - Photography Discussion Forum

Where does this new ruling leave that area since images posted there could often be far more impacting than the nudes presented on the site

 

[Josh66]

Now that you mention it, it'll be gone too soon. Thanks Overread.

 

[SoonerBJJ]

What are you on about?
Or rather what baring does this have on the discussion at hand? Yes TPF has a lot of new members, many of which are new to photography and outnumber the "old pros" but that has nothing to do with ages (most people entering into DSLR photography are not under 18 - infact most are well over that age) and nothing at all to do with the posting of NSFW images on the site

I think my point is quite relevant. Admin is more interested in coddling kids than it is catering to the adults who comprise the majority of the productive membership.

That vast majority of activity takes place in the beginner room and a perusal of the front pages on any given day will illustrate my point about its content.

 

[LahPhotographer]

I agree singling out a style of photography will only lead to other issues. The whole point of art is to be creative and not worry about if your work is going to be censored or not accepted. Then whats the point of these forums?

 

[Josh66]

Then whats the point of these forums?

$$$

 

[kezsaj]

There is this small forum just starting, and I'm sure the mods wont mind nudes, especially since nudes are a big part in photography and especially art. This is the link to it: ImageAspect • Index page (Tiny'ed for obvious reasons to some). From my knowledge I think only a couple of the members are below 18...and I only know of one, which probobly wouldn't go "OMG PORN" on that forum.

Edit, I guess it shows differently now. INB4BAN

 

[NateS]

Interesting that it is having such an impact when that section has only even been here for a few months....maybe 6 months? Amazing how something taken away that was added 6 months ago makes you leave, yet you didn't leave 8 months ago when that section wasn't here.

The 'NSFW' section was new, but nude photos were always allowed - there just wasn't a dedicated section for it. Now anything 'NSFW' is not allowed.

TPF is PG now.

Yup I guess I misunderstood that. I think it's ridiculous that NSFW is banned as a simple girl in a bikini is NSFW but not inappropriate for any age.

What they should have done.....is make the NSFW section only available to paid membership members. Then they can verify with the credit card that they pay for their membership with that they are of age. NSFW not available to standard users....if you want it, you get the paid membership. It would bring site revenue up, it would give everybody what they want, it would sensor it for younger children.....everybody wins? Maybe the administration should consider this idea.

 

[LahPhotographer]

Then whats the point of these forums?

$$$

Then its all about the money?

 

[SoonerBJJ]

Then whats the point of these forums?

$$$

Perhaps the teenage membership can fill the void from members who choose not to support or stop their support after this move.

 

[kezsaj]

Then whats the point of these forums?

$$$

Then its all about the money?

Yes, and that is the reason why it drove many members out of here.