My little rant

[Buckster]

This thread and the positions espoused within are so old and stale that I refuse to even respond at all with even a single post to it!

So there!

 

[manaheim]

The (usually unspoken) implication of the statement "go search" is that not only will they find the threads that answer the question, but that everything that could ever be said about that particular topic has already been said at least 3,000 times, so there's NO point in revitalizing the discussion... either by new thread OR old.

Fact is that every topic has already been discussed, and that all sub forums of Foundations of Photography, like beginners' forum and photographic discussions have to be closed down and only available read-only by the search function.

That's a nice theory and it sounds true if you stick to the surface of the argument, but there are nuances there that you're conveniently glazing over to sound like the righteous defender of the weak... and I call bull.

Discussions around "People with better gear are mean to those of us with lesser gear", "xxx makes me a professional", "xxx does NOT make you a professional", any "pro vs not" discussion, or really anything where either the subject or the content of the first message includes the word "rant", are not only often repeated but utterly valueless at their core. Yes, I did say that. What I'm saying is that this very TOPIC, and all like it, should be banned, and the forum could only be enriched for its banning.

Now everyone will decry what a horrible monster I am... oppressive and the whole bit. Sure, sure. Whiners. Every single one. People want so DESPERATELY to be heard, and so DESPERATELY to be accepted and feel like they're special even though they have a cheaper camera or less experience or whatever their particular hang-up is. What people need to really do is learn how to accept THEMSELVES for who they ARE and stop posting raving complaint threads on internet forums looking for a pat on the back and assurances that everything will be ok and that they're just great because at least 300 other people are in the same exact boat as them, and they all can get together and think it's all ok.

Bah.

 

[pixmedic]

That's a nice theory and it sounds true if you stick to the surface of the argument, but there are nuances there that you're conveniently glazing over to sound like the righteous defender of the weak... and I call bull.

Discussions around "People with better gear are mean to those of us with lesser gear", "xxx makes me a professional", "xxx does NOT make you a professional", any "pro vs not" discussion, or really anything where either the subject or the content of the first message includes the word "rant", are not only often repeated but utterly valueless at their core. Yes, I did say that. What I'm saying is that this very TOPIC, and all like it, should be banned, and the forum could only be enriched for its banning.

Now everyone will decry what a horrible monster I am... oppressive and the whole bit. Sure, sure. Whiners. Every single one. People want so DESPERATELY to be heard, and so DESPERATELY to be accepted and feel like they're special even though they have a cheaper camera or less experience or whatever their particular hang-up is. What people need to really do is learn how to accept THEMSELVES for who they ARE and stop posting raving complaint threads on internet forums looking for a pat on the back and assurances that everything will be ok and that they're just great because at least 300 other people are in the same exact boat as them, and they all can get together and think it's all ok.

Bah.

Me and the wife dont think your a monster. We think you are awesome bunny!

 

[mishele]

^^^^Chris, did you have your coffee this morning?

 

[EIngerson]

This thread and the positions espoused within are so old and stale that I refuse to even respond at all with even a single post to it!

So there!

Wait just a minute......

 

[unpopular]

I know a few topics which haven't been discussed because it's beyond all your simple little minds to comprehend.

 

[KmH]

Hey unpopular... dunno about you but this it the other recent trend I noticed... noobies digging up dead threads.

Recent trend?

 

[Overread]

I'll only get worried when its the oldies who start digging up old threads

 

[unpopular]

inside joke.

 

[manaheim]

^^^^Chris, did you have your coffee this morning?

*Slurp*

I start work on Monday. I'm in a pissy mood.

 

[unpopular]

being that it's still saturday, you either love your job, mana, or you're perpetually pissy.

 

[manaheim]

being that it's still saturday, you either love your job, mana, or you're perpetually pissy.

Probably the latter, though I've been TRYING to be better... though SOMEONE on this #$)@#$ forum feels it necessary to call threads that will tick me off to my attention!!!

 

[ewick]

Quote of the year!

She likes big dicks so I've heard

No Comment....

too funny.

 

[Overread]

being that it's still saturday, you either love your job, mana, or you're perpetually pissy.

Probably the latter, though I've been TRYING to be better... though SOMEONE on this #$)@#$ forum feels it necessary to call threads that will tick me off to my attention!!!

So is that a subtle hint that you don't want me to pm you the next time I put up a bug thread?

 

[manaheim]

noooooooooooooooo...