For anyone that is interested,

[o hey tyler]

I'm going to be signing off TPF permanently.

This forum has done nothing but go down hill as of late. I'm tired of the double standards. I'm tired of the lack of continuity in opinions from alleged "veteran photographers" who think that their opinion is gospel and that there is no other way to do X or Y. I'm tired of people who post condescending or rude remarks, followed by an exclamation point and a smilie face as if it's suddenly portrayed as light hearted. I'm tired of a lot of people here.

However, there are some people who I do really like. So I'd like to take this time to say thank you to the following members:

SchwettyLens (Robin) - You're a good guy, and a great photographer. We don't always see eye to eye, but we remain friends and I value your input and opinions. We also started out, and are continuing on a very similar gear-acquisition journey.

PaigeW - You show a strong desire to learn, and develop your skills. You're a wonderfully nice person with a level head on your shoulders. I know we'll keep in contact.

Bitter Jeweler (David) - You're a hilarious fellow, with a beard the size of Texas. You produce some of the best abstract and architectural photography I've seen, and you always present a different side to the story. Not to mention, your Jewelry is quite awesome.

Trever1t (Bill) - We butted heads pretty regularly at first, but now we're quite good friends. You're an excellent dude, and a good person to bounce ideas off of. Glad we were able to connect on a friend-level.

Jake337 - We both share "similar interests" in terms of botany, and you are also a great photographer. I'm sure we'll keep in touch as well, even if it is mostly though Instagram.

camz (Cameron) - You've got a great style to your work, and have offered some great words of encouragement, as well as acclaim to me on my client shoots. Thank you, and keep doing your thing.

jowensphoto (Jess) - You've got a great spunk and a good sense of humor. I wish you the best on your photographic journey.

Tirediron (John) - You're my favorite mod, and that's saying a lot. You've got a very fair way of handling things, and are generally always respectful. Thank you, John. I hope you remain a moderator.

Rub (Kristal) - I've been watching your work for a long while, and it keeps getting better and better. I'm glad we're friends on FB, so hopefully if I make it out to the west coast, I can come visit!

To anyone I've missed, I'm sorry (either that, or I just don't like you! ). Chances are, if you've made it to my Facebook Friends list somehow, you're worth keeping in touch with.

I've connected with a lot of interesting and memorable people on TPF, I've also pissed off numerous people and created enemies. C'est la vie. The good outweighs the bad, but that still won't keep me around these parts.

For anyone else that would like to stay in contact with me, just shoot me a PM and I'm sure we'll be able to connect in some way or another. Don't worry, I don't bite!

Take care, and goodnight.

 

[pixmedic]

Awe man...what if I donate a lens you need? You wont see it! I hope you find a forum you like...

 

[Rick58]

Good luck. You make a lot of valid points. 'nough said.

 

[paigew]

:cry: bye Tyler.

 

[cgipson1]

WOW! Sounds like that is aimed directly at me, based on some previous posts! But you don't mention defending points that I KNOW you know are wrong.. just to be Tyler! Calling me a Vagina in PM's and various other niceties, that I never returned in kind! So have a good life, Tyler.. and I hope you find what you are looking for! Really!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Aww..man! You're not going to be around for my four thousandth like!

 

[sm4him]

Huh. How 'bout that.

All I know is, if I just quit everything that was the way you describe--"double standards; lack of continuity in opinions from alleged "insert person's title here" who think that their opinion is gospel and that there is no other way to do X or Y; condescending or rude remarks, followed by an exclamation point and a smilie face as if it's suddenly portrayed as light hearted"--

I would quit my job, leave my church, disown my extended family and unplug the computer. Because what you've just described is exactly like...LIFE.

 

[MonicaBH]

Well, poop. :thumbdown:

 

[o hey tyler]

I would quit my job, leave my church, disown my extended family and unplug the computer. Because what you've just described is exactly like...LIFE.

Unlike life, I can decide where I hang out on the internet.

Bye guys!

 

[mishele]

FU Tyler!! I didn't make your list!!

 

[Robin Usagani]

I may not have 3300+ likes, but I topped Bitter on the list. Wooo hoo!

 

[Trever1t]

O HEY! I see what you did there!


hmm, I'm in the middle.....but I appreciate the kind words. Yeah, Tyler, we really bumped heads. Neither of us gave an inch and perhaps that's the basis of our mutual respect? Either way I know where to find you and our friendship isn't limited to a single webpage.

Keep on keeping on!

O'Hey, if you see Soblik tell him I want my 3 minutes back!

 

[mishele]

I may not have 3300+ likes, but I topped Bitter on the list. Wooo hoo!

Stop bragging!!

 

[o hey tyler]

WOW! Sounds like that is aimed directly at me

Don't flatter yourself, Charlie.

I hope you find what you are looking for! Really!

Thanks.

 

[OLaA]

Wow.. I think I've been a member less than a week, and already feel the same sentiment. I thought maybe I just needed to hang out little longer to see the other side of the fence. Has these boards always been this way?