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

[Overread39 2]

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.

but you are making a false connection there that those who post in the beginners section are young or immature. As I said whilst many are beginners that does not mean the same that they are all under 18 years old.
Furthermore I've yet to see any of them openly complaining regarding the content of NSFW images on the site - and the Nudes section itself was turining into a valuble resource for new photographers looking to improve their studio works.

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?

I am on boards where there is a restriction on the content, where often only a few forms or areas of photography are allowed - however in all those cases the forum has a clear objective and focus toward those areas and such is the case from the forums first moments. TPF however has always been one of the catch all forums - a fantastic thing to be a member of for it shows one and brings together a lot of different kinds of photographer. If we are going to start restricting that aspect we risk damaging the great resource and communty that has been built up till now.

 

[Harris]

I'm sorry, but I'm against censorship in any manner - that being said, an artistic nude can't be shown, but a photograph (staged of course) of a woman hanging herself is politically correct/advertising approved? BTW - although not my cup 'o tea, nothing wrong with either style of photography - wasn't trying to call anyone out or degrade anyones work.

I see the number of sections here being dramatically reduced in the near future......

 

[Josh66]

Then whats the point of these forums?

$$$

Then its all about the money?

Yes.

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.

Monetarily, yes they will probably fill the void for the next year or possibly two. What happens when all of the knowledge is gone though? You can't buy that.

 

[NateS]

I don't think people realize that this will kill a lot more than just nudes or nearly naked.

Remember Chiller? If he were still here this would basically throw him out as all his stuff, while incredible, was definitely NSFW. Luckily he has moved to one of the other forums that I'm also on so I still get to see his stuff.

 

[LahPhotographer]

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.

but you are making a false connection there that those who post in the beginners section are young or immature. As I said whilst many are beginners that does not mean the same that they are all under 18 years old.
Furthermore I've yet to see any of them openly complaining regarding the content of NSFW images on the site - and the Nudes section itself was turining into a valuble resource for new photographers looking to improve their studio works.

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?

I am on boards where there is a restriction on the content, where often only a few forms or areas of photography are allowed - however in all those cases the forum has a clear objective and focus toward those areas and such is the case from the forums first moments. TPF however has always been one of the catch all forums - a fantastic thing to be a member of for it shows one and brings together a lot of different kinds of photographer. If we are going to start restricting that aspect we risk damaging the great resource and communty that has been built up till now.

and I agree with that. i think it should be done in good taste of course....that was what i ment.

 

[Overread39 2]

I don't think people realize that this will kill a lot more than just nudes or nearly naked.

Remember Chiller? If he were still here this would basically throw him out as all his stuff, while incredible, was definitely NSFW. Luckily he has moved to one of the other forums that I'm also on so I still get to see his stuff.

Take a look at the last page - even wildlife could be under threat with acts of hunting, feeding and mating if TPF is being taken in a more direct PG direction.

 

[LahPhotographer]

$$$

Then its all about the money?

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

:thumbdown:

 

[jackieclayton]

Iron... I am such a fan of your work. Let me know what forum you decide on, I will definitely have to follow....

 

[Josh66]

Yeah, PM me when you settle in.

 

[jackieclayton]

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.

I hate to see you leave as I did enjoy some of your work (not all your stuff is nude), but if you feel that's best for you then I wish you good luck. None of the other two sites I'm on allow nudity either so I can't recommend anywhere.

actually it was always allowed on TPF, it was just requested about 6 months ago to put it under its own subforum. It used to be just blended in with the people photography but made sense to classify it out and have its own group.

 

[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.

I hate to see you leave as I did enjoy some of your work (not all your stuff is nude), but if you feel that's best for you then I wish you good luck. None of the other two sites I'm on allow nudity either so I can't recommend anywhere.

actually it was always allowed on TPF, it was just requested about 6 months ago to put it under its own subforum. It used to be just blended in with the people photography but made sense to classify it out and have its own group.

I guess you didn't see my followup post, but I had already said that I misunderstood.

 

[jackieclayton]

my bad, nate... i didn't read all the posts before replying.

 

[NateS]

my bad, nate... i didn't read all the posts before replying.

no problem...I clearly didn't read the new NSFW not allowed post that well....

 

[Joves]

I would suggest you take a look at www.photocamel.com but I have never participated in the glamor section of that site which is where the discuss nudes.

I also suggest the camel. You have to request entry into the nude sections, which is only a matter of verifying your age. The have glam/erotic and kiss my camel which is more on adult side.

 

[craig]

I am with Flatline. Later TPF!

I held on for 7 years. Have to say this is the straw that broke the camels back.

I can write reams of paper on this site and it breaks my heart to log out. I wish the continuing members the best in their photographic journey. Admins... well...

I know how to get in touch with most of you folks. Anyone else can reach me at craig@craigblankphoto.com.

Love & Bass to all