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[lyonsroar]

Bots and crawlers

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Please remember that everyone was a "noob" at some point and, while those questions may seem annoying to you, for those of us who are truly new and want to learn, they are natural questions. And an internet forum on photography, particularly in a "Beginners" section, would seem a natural place to post those questions. I'm too thick skinned to let smart-assed replies bother me too much and such is the world of internet forums. The only way that I am going to learn is to go out and experiment, but I also like to supplement my "trying" with opinions and information from folks who have a lot more experience than I do.
Respectfully,
gonzo

Clearly you do not understand what I was saying. Probably because my comment was aimed at the people that have been here for more than 48 posts. I meant no offense to noobs, but don't jump on my case when you have no understanding of what is being talked about. I think the others here get what I was saying. I did not mean the well intentioned honest questions. I meant there is a lot of questionable posts by people playing the innocent noob card but they seem like there is a hidden agenda.

If you felt that I "jumped on your case", I apologize. That was not my intent at all and I did not think my post read that way at all. However, if you interpreted it that way, I sincerely apologize. But the fact that you felt the need to include phrases such as "people who have more than 48 posts" and "you have no understanding of what is being talked about" is sort of case in point. I thought my post was respectful in tone and did not merit remarks about post count or defensive or insulting replies. Again, it was not my intention in any way to jump on your case, insult you, or anything of the sort. I recognize that you have 600 more posts than I do and that you are clearly an experienced photographer, whereas I am as "noob" as one can be and only have a paltry "under 50 post count". It was simply my intent to point out that many of us "noobs" are simply here to read, ask questions, and learn, not engage in intentionally annoying or trollish behavior. Again, if it came off otherwise, you have my absolute, sincere apologies. It was not in any way intended to be personal, insulting, or anything of the sort. I don't want to be the new guy who pees in the pool. Just trying to learn.
Gonzo

Relax, my comment about your post count wasn't to poke fun. I was being serious. As a noob, ( not so much in photographic knowledge but just in terms of a member of this forum ) I don't expect you to understand the nuances I am talking about. I think you misunderstood what I was saying and got over-defensive thinking I was talking about all noobs and all questions, when I went out of my way to specify that I did not mean the honest type of questions ( even if they are annoying at times because they get asked 10 times a day ). I am not demeaning noobs in any way. I was talking about "suspected trolls." Its a completely different thing. So perhaps you didn't mean to come off as highstrung as I took you. Apology accepted, and for the record, I have nothing against noobs that are here to learn, however, I have little patience for ones who come here only with the intention to stir things up.

 

[Kofman13]

the original post in the Kim thread was deleted. i really am hankering to know what that was about. synopsis anyone?

 

[Abby Rose]

just a lot of them with really moronic questions that almost seem like bait.

They could be legitimate. A lot of my questions are probably considered moronic (I like to think slightly less now than in the past...), but this is the place to ask. Someone will know the answer. Even if I get made fun of. Worth it.

Though if you're referring to the ones like "How can I start my photography business before I turn 18" from a 15 year old, then yeah. ;-)

the original post in the Kim thread was deleted. i really am hankering to know what that was about. synopsis anyone?

It was something like Kim Kardashian (Kimmy Kardash on his facebook friends) was a friend of a friends and like his work and wanted/would (?) do a shoot with him.

 

[TheGreatGonzo]

Relax, my comment about your post count wasn't to poke fun. I was being serious. As a noob, ( not so much in photographic knowledge but just in terms of a member of this forum ) I don't expect you to understand the nuances I am talking about. I think you misunderstood what I was saying and got over-defensive thinking I was talking about all noobs and all questions, when I went out of my way to specify that I did not mean the honest type of questions ( even if they are annoying at times because they get asked 10 times a day ). I am not demeaning noobs in any way. I was talking about "suspected trolls." Its a completely different thing. So perhaps you didn't mean to come off as highstrung as I took you. Apology accepted, and for the record, I have nothing against noobs that are here to learn, however, I have little patience for ones who come here only with the intention to stir things up.

Very cool and, as a moderator on a very busy internet forum, I do very much understand where you are coming from when you talk about trolls and folks who stir things up. Hopefully you understand where I'm coming from a little better now as well. I appreciate your explanation. eacesign:
Gonzo

 

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