jocose
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Well, let me jump in here if I may.
Neophyte (love the name BTW--it's such a great word), I've been here a while now (not as long as others, but long enough), I've been out on some meetups, and I've done my share of posting inane junk in the off topic thread, so I think--for better or worse--I've built up a reputation round these parts as a fun, goofy guy if not a good photographer (that I'm still working on).
But the point is that when I first got here, I didn't know anyone, I'd look through the gallary and wonder, like you, who is this JonMikal, why does Verbal have so many replies, or why do people comment so much on ____ (insert your least favorite photo here) when it's crap? I also wondered why I'd get some comments here and there, but not like Chiller or LaFoto. The reason, I think, is pure and simple, and I think that April said it--longevity (SP). JM's been here a lot, and whether he admits it or not, he's a darn good photographer. I'm very partial to Mansi's work (sorry, Mansi, I know I use you as an example a lot), so I see, between her comments on others and her work, why folks comment on her stuff.
I'm very pleased that when I post something in the off topics, I get lots of replies...but I still don't always get lots of comments on the pics I post, but as I'm here longer and longer, I get to know more and more people, and those people become more and more interested in my work, what I'm doing, what I'm trying to do.... For instance, I posted a series from last week with lots of streaks. Danalec99 commented that he thought it was one of my best series so far. I was elated for two reasons: 1) that someone would compliment like that, but 2) because, I didn't know that Dan was looking at my work, but clearly he'd been looking at stuff I've posted even if he wasn't responding.
Anyway, like JonMikal, I'm just in the mood to elucidate (ad nauseum) on this, just because I'm in a bit of a odd mood today. Sorry to ramble, but the upshot of my post is this...you, your friend, and all folks new to the Forum just need to have patience. Get invovled and make friends. I don't think that people intentionally ignore anyone who posts, so keep posting, bump your pictures. I've got chuptza, so if I have a shot and no one is commenting, and I really want a comment, I might PM a friend and ask them to post something on my thread...usually one post will get the ball rolling, sometimes not, but who knows.
OK, sorry, I've started rambling again.
Last thing: have patience and keep posting!!
EDIT: I apologize for singling people out, and they were just the first names that popped into my head--it should not be taken as an endorsement in any way, shape, or form (seriously, I'm happy to remove anyone's name who is uncomfortable)
Neophyte (love the name BTW--it's such a great word), I've been here a while now (not as long as others, but long enough), I've been out on some meetups, and I've done my share of posting inane junk in the off topic thread, so I think--for better or worse--I've built up a reputation round these parts as a fun, goofy guy if not a good photographer (that I'm still working on).
But the point is that when I first got here, I didn't know anyone, I'd look through the gallary and wonder, like you, who is this JonMikal, why does Verbal have so many replies, or why do people comment so much on ____ (insert your least favorite photo here) when it's crap? I also wondered why I'd get some comments here and there, but not like Chiller or LaFoto. The reason, I think, is pure and simple, and I think that April said it--longevity (SP). JM's been here a lot, and whether he admits it or not, he's a darn good photographer. I'm very partial to Mansi's work (sorry, Mansi, I know I use you as an example a lot), so I see, between her comments on others and her work, why folks comment on her stuff.
I'm very pleased that when I post something in the off topics, I get lots of replies...but I still don't always get lots of comments on the pics I post, but as I'm here longer and longer, I get to know more and more people, and those people become more and more interested in my work, what I'm doing, what I'm trying to do.... For instance, I posted a series from last week with lots of streaks. Danalec99 commented that he thought it was one of my best series so far. I was elated for two reasons: 1) that someone would compliment like that, but 2) because, I didn't know that Dan was looking at my work, but clearly he'd been looking at stuff I've posted even if he wasn't responding.
Anyway, like JonMikal, I'm just in the mood to elucidate (ad nauseum) on this, just because I'm in a bit of a odd mood today. Sorry to ramble, but the upshot of my post is this...you, your friend, and all folks new to the Forum just need to have patience. Get invovled and make friends. I don't think that people intentionally ignore anyone who posts, so keep posting, bump your pictures. I've got chuptza, so if I have a shot and no one is commenting, and I really want a comment, I might PM a friend and ask them to post something on my thread...usually one post will get the ball rolling, sometimes not, but who knows.
OK, sorry, I've started rambling again.
Last thing: have patience and keep posting!!
EDIT: I apologize for singling people out, and they were just the first names that popped into my head--it should not be taken as an endorsement in any way, shape, or form (seriously, I'm happy to remove anyone's name who is uncomfortable)