everyone is different. At this point, I need to be really careful of the type and amount of outside influence im getting. I started this twenty years ago, took a long long break. started again last year. im not having it f-ed up again.
Usually im looking for specific things, often sooc things. I don't even like to edit my own photos. If I post a photo It is most likely a. im screwing off. b. something in particular I need to figure out im working on. c. to see if im getting too far out in left field with a approach.
usually none of the above require a edit from a someone. Too much input, especially a edit I toss the photo completely, as it is nolonger "from me". so anything I post on here will more likely end up being tossed even after a in depth cc never mind a edit.
The best help I have received, was on directions on where to go, written, concerning something or a general written critique to let me know how far off I am in my thinking. The actual photo posted may be one of ten I have going that direction. Editing that one photo does not do much good it is useless. It had nothing to do with a edit. I posted a entire string of photos last week "cc not needed" as not to waste anyones time or my own. Came back with a specific question of leveling and drastic lighting issues, which I could have fixed myself shooting at a different time, but was determined to do it a certain way. Edits don't help in these situations it is FAR beyond a edit. im not looking to fix a photograph usually, I don't care about the photo. im developing a way I shoot, how I shoot, and the direction im going forward in. Most of this will mess me up, not help me. Im blocking the majority of it out, honestly. For my own sake.
specific things, if I need something. I figure ill let them know and be thankful if someone is there to help at the time. The post, edit, learn thing. im all set with that. Really. It is counterproductive for me more than anything. im blocking it out. I see where other people might be on a different path, for them perhaps they should allow free edit of their photos.
Me, im just not going the direction most of the other responders seem to be, im going another one which makes me happier. Doesn't mean I wont learn from a edit, means it will probably be few, far between, and mostly counter productive and a waste of everyones time making me toss the photo after. I don't keep photos influenced by others I throw them. Others, may have different views and needs. Everyone is different.