Is Honesty gone? Are we just a kiss and coddle forum now?

[cgipson1]

Someone posted a photo of a car that, frankly, sucked. It was absolutely atrocious. There simply wasn't a single about it that was good.

Now, some folks here see that as blood in the water. They can't control themselves. It's not outside the realm of possibility that they actually feel a degree of sexual gratification by tearing someone else apart.

That's not my opinion, by the way, it actually happens.

Now, my comment was along the lines of "Dude, nothing is working in this photo. It's a compositional nightmare, the white balance needs to be addressed, and the horizon is crooked."

The poster appreciated my comments and, as you might expect, completely ignored the pinheads who were saying "This sucks" and "Why did you even bother posting, this is horrible"...

Is this a teaching forum? I don't recall seeing that as the primary function when I signed up. Perhaps you could be kind enough to direct me to where that's stated...

Do you have to? Seriously, do you have to? Is the world going to stop spinning if you don't? Will the world of photography suffer irrepairable damage if you don't?

No, of course not.

Will you get a charge out of telling someone that it sucks? Well, then your comment is being made more for your benefit than anyone else's and, as such, needn't really be shared.

The bottom line is this: there are decent people here, who would truly like to help others progress and imprive in their photography. Then there are the ass-clowns who lack the facility to be helpful and, instead, would rather try to paint themself as some sort of "expert".

Thankfully, such people are both easy to spot and easy to laugh at...

Very well said

Ahhh... another one! Bye!

 

[Steve5D]

Someone posted a photo of a car that, frankly, sucked. It was absolutely atrocious. There simply wasn't a single about it that was good.

Now, some folks here see that as blood in the water. They can't control themselves. It's not outside the realm of possibility that they actually feel a degree of sexual gratification by tearing someone else apart.

That's not my opinion, by the way, it actually happens.

Now, my comment was along the lines of "Dude, nothing is working in this photo. It's a compositional nightmare, the white balance needs to be addressed, and the horizon is crooked."

The poster appreciated my comments and, as you might expect, completely ignored the pinheads who were saying "This sucks" and "Why did you even bother posting, this is horrible"...

Is this a teaching forum? I don't recall seeing that as the primary function when I signed up. Perhaps you could be kind enough to direct me to where that's stated...

Do you have to? Seriously, do you have to? Is the world going to stop spinning if you don't? Will the world of photography suffer irrepairable damage if you don't?

No, of course not.

Will you get a charge out of telling someone that it sucks? Well, then your comment is being made more for your benefit than anyone else's and, as such, needn't really be shared.

The bottom line is this: there are decent people here, who would truly like to help others progress and imprive in their photography. Then there are the ass-clowns who lack the facility to be helpful and, instead, would rather try to paint themself as some sort of "expert".

Thankfully, such people are both easy to spot and easy to laugh at...

Very well said

Ahhh... another one! Bye!

Thank you for confirming that you're one of those immature types who simply can't be decent when giving criticism...

 

[PixelRabbit]

Brutal critique doesn't scare me but if everyone starts kissing and coddling I will be afraid... very afraid.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Brutal critique doesn't scare me but if everyone starts kissing and coddling I will be afraid... very afraid.

Don't be afraid. My beard is actually very soft.

 

[o hey tyler]

Don't be afraid. My beard is actually very soft.

It's interesting that you allude to the density of your beard. I was talking to my friend today who thought that we should both grow beards. I agreed to, but only under the condition that we dip our beards into molten vats of caramel every day (with time to let them harden). Do you know how sharp caramel can get? **** is cray.

 

[PixelRabbit]

Oh Bitter don't tease!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Don't be afraid. My beard is actually very soft.

It's interesting that you allude to the density of your beard. I was talking to my friend today who thought that we should both grow beards. I agreed to, but only under the condition that we dip our beards into molten vats of caramel every day (with time to let them harden). Do you know how sharp caramel can get? **** is cray.

Soup is my nemesis!

 

[mommyof4qteez]

Thank you for confirming that you're one of those immature types who simply can't be decent when giving criticism...

Exactly!!

 

[charlie76]

I'm still fairly new here...but I thought I'd deposit my $0.02:

The first time I was critiqued "harshly" it shocked me..felt like crap for a bit...but never posted haphazardly again. So in that sense, fear of the gurus has made be improve my game. I like how there is a high standard here on TPF...keeps me sharp...and I aways listen to peers and those with more experience.

However, some people are surprisingly harsh, for sure. But I'd rather TPF lean slightly toward the "harsh" end, rather the "cuddly" end. I think people should be themselves on here; If you're an ******* in the shop...be an ******* here. It's ok with me.

 

[Steve5D]

So in that sense, fear of the gurus has made be improve my game.

Well, see, that's the thing. The self-proclaimed "gurus" here... aren't...

 

[prodigy2k7]

I think I started the "honesty" in the other thread. I dont know. I wasn't trying to be mean. I simply don't like overlooked "HDR" images. They look horrible in my opinion. Then someone else had to start cussing and started getting out of hand.

 

[charlie76]

It's interesting that you allude to the density of your beard. I was talking to my friend today who thought that we should both grow beards. I agreed to, but only under the condition that we dip our beards into molten vats of caramel every day (with time to let them harden). Do you know how sharp caramel can get? **** is cray.

Whaaaaat. My first thought: careful getting down with the woman, with that sharp beard...unless it was her suggestion, of course.

 

[charlie76]

Well, see, that's the thing. The self-proclaimed "gurus" here... aren't...

When I get a harsh comment...I immediately go into THEIR work and compare to mine. That's how I "absorb" criticism. I remember one guy said something harsh to me....I went into his stuff.... ALL pictures of flowers. I felt better.

 

[charlie76]

Hello all I just started photography and I joined this site for the CC. I needed it as i know nothing other then point and shoot. Don't hold back tell me whats whats and if others can't take CC then that is their loss not yours. Teach the willing leave the rest.

oooooooo he he....she asked for it..hope you don't do HDR....they get a little nutso over there

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

It's funny how Steve5D likes to point fingers, and belittle others, yet he does like to go stalking someone and harassing them...

Snapshots.

Little more than snapshots...

This is just harassment, big man! Mr. Maturity.
Yeah.
Reported.

But do keep it up if you get, as YOU put it, some sexual gratiification from it.

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Now, some folks here see that as blood in the water. They can't control themselves. It's not outside the realm of possibility that they actually feel a degree of sexual gratification by tearing someone else apart.

That's not my opinion, by the way, it actually happens.

Steve, weren't you banned from another forum, because they wouldn't let you give honest, negative critique? Wasn't that your story?
Yet here you are, continually telling other people what they should say, and how to say it?

You're no better than those you point fingers at.