Non-Professional (amateur / enthusiast) newbies don't get ripped or blasted....
It is only the "I'm a professional (Rebel or similar, kit lens, no flash, under / overexposed, OOF, bad DOF, Bad WB, Bad Comp, don't charge much because I am learning, check out my prices on facebook) Newbies" that usually catch a significant amount of flak!
So we shouldn't be telling these BAD professionals how bad they are? Right?
Seriously, how often does the average (non self proclaimed PRO) newbie get flack? I would be curious to see the numbers... I know I would rather help that type of newbie... and usually do. (serious question... really)
Ahhh
So, here we get to the crux of your ongoing interest in this thread, Charlie
Non-Professional (amateur / enthusiast) newbies don't get ripped or blasted
.... by ME, CGipson!
It is only the "I'm a professional (Rebel or similar, kit lens, no flash, under / overexposed, OOF, bad DOF, Bad WB, Bad Comp, don't charge much because I am learning, check out my prices on facebook) Newbies" that usually catch a significant amount of flak!
from ME, CGipson!
So we shouldn't be telling these BAD professionals how bad they are? Right?
Right! You got it! Its a banner day! :cheer: That is exactly right! You are finally realizing that the
CGipson Standards of Photo Pros dont rule the forum, thus you have no business acting as the Self-Appointed Guardian of
TPFs Standards of Photo Pros! I think I hear harps
Seriously, how often does the average (non self proclaimed PRO) newbie get flack? I would be curious to see the numbers... I know I would rather help that type of newbie... and usually do. (serious question... really)
Well, thats interesting, but we dont keep numbers like that. You could perhaps make an educated guess based on the number of warnings, infractions or temp bans youve received, perhaps augmented by the number of PMs by the number of different moderators, myself included, with whom you continue to argue this point
and hazard a guess. :razz:
All kidding aside (and I hope you know Im just having fun with you here), when anyone, for any reason, decides its okay to adopt a tone with any new member here, it sets a poor example, and unfortunately it has become a tone that has been adopted by many other members here. Its a little clique of self-appointed TPF members who think they have the right to talk and act as they please to new members, in rude or inflammatory ways.
Again
Aarons post is simply saying he has seen enough of it, and will be putting the hammer down on anyone who engages in it. As Overread said above, TPF values its new members, established members, its pros, amateurs and complete newbies.
My fear is that if we discard honesty (and the disdain) that sometimes goes with it... we will be inundated by those just looking for a clue on how to shoot the next gig they have already accepted, and have no idea how to shoot!
Hi, I am SO & SO "Terrible (facebook) PRO photographer"! I hang out on TPF... you can learn so much there.. just look at my images!"
That would do wonders for TPF's credibility as a site that actually teaches.... don't you think?
No. TPF does not label itself as a teaching site. There is a
huge difference between saying you are a teaching site and a place for enthusiasts to learn and share information, which is what the front page of this site proclaims. Note the word enthusiasts. Not pros. Anyone, from any level, can be an enthusiast!
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