TPF is losing it's appeal

Boomn4x4 · Jan 17, 2011

Destin said:
Anyone else feel this way?

No

LuckySe7en · Jan 17, 2011

I haven't been here too long but I don't see how the forum changed very much. I'm a member of many forums and it's not uncommon for threads with pics to get more attention. let alone pics of attractive women/men. (i'm not attractive btw)
it's all in fun dude, relax and enjoy the fun! Every time I hit the "new posts" button, there are many other threads that come up before the threads you posted.

I'm guessing you didnt participate in the mentioned threads, did you

mishele · Jan 17, 2011

People need to relax.....that thread hasn't even been open a week!! It will die down and things will go back to normal. It's the winter time for most of us and things in general get boring. At least everyone is enjoying each other and learning about the people they see on here everyday. Or we could go back to fighting in threads, that was going on about a month or 2 ago.....lol That was fun. I don't know, I think I would rather have this.

Overread · Jan 17, 2011

Destin said:
Anyone else feel like this is turning into more of a social network than a photography forum? I mean, with all the "Guys of TPF" and "Girls of TPF" and "TPF back in the day" threads popping up, it seems like all the actual photography threads are being neglected a bit.

Anyone else feel this way?

Have you actually read any of those threads? The first two are FULL of photos and the third has nothing to do with TPF back in the day as the title suggests

Besides this is a social networking site for photographers - its going to have a social aspect. Heck I generally think the site is doing really well when the social aspect picks up like it has in recent times.

Destin · Jan 17, 2011

Haha first off, I never threatened to leave, and I don't plan on it. I get too much amusement out of this site, and the middle school like fights that go on between schwetty and MO

I'm not saying it's bad that it's getting more social. I'm just making the observation that those couple threads have been getting so much attention that other threads (with real questions) are getting neglected.

mwcfarms · Jan 17, 2011

I've been here not quite a year and sometimes the photography technically side of the forum is quite good, sometimes its full of the redundant Which camera is better, help me choose my next lens, or please help me validate the next purchase I make.

Not saying these are bad things, because I've been guilty too so don't jump all over me.

Somedays we see pissing contests, my penis is bigger than yours type of deal. (For us women what would that be...... no nevermind don't answer that.) I'm sorry you feel we have gotten off the beaten path so to speak but in a couple weeks time this will all be over and you will be back to the Canon Vs Nikon, Help me choose, I have had my camera for a month and been asked to shoot my cousin's girlfriends, uncles twice removed sisters wedding thread. And life will be back to normal.

dancingsphinx22 · Jan 17, 2011

reznap said:
I think that what we need more of are "what's a good first DSLR?" threads.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

This is exactly why people flocked to the "non-photography" threads - because they're sick of the same ol, repeated topics.

There's nothing wrong with taking a break from the monotony once in awhile - I personally like messin' around in the word association or song title threads - so everyone just relax.

PhillyPhoton · Jan 17, 2011

mishele said:
People need to relax.....that thread hasn't even been open a week!! It will die down and things will go back to normal. It's the winter time for most of us and things in general get boring. At least everyone is enjoying each other and learning about the people they see on here everyday. Or we could go back to fighting in threads, that was going on about a month or 2 ago.....lol That was fun. I don't know, I think I would rather have this.

I'm relaxed, and just for the record Mishele, you can post pics of yourself anytime, I personaly think you should start your own thread :mrgreen:

mishele · Jan 17, 2011

Destin said:
Haha first off, I never threatened to leave, and I don't plan on it. I get too much amusement out of this site, and the middle school like fights that go on between schwetty and MO

I'm not saying it's bad that it's getting more social. I'm just making the observation that those couple threads have been getting so much attention that other threads (with real questions) are getting neglected.

I've actually been posting in more threads since the social stuff has been going on. lol And I've prolly been logged on double the amount of time.

Overread · Jan 17, 2011

Destin said:
I'm not saying it's bad that it's getting more social. I'm just making the observation that those couple threads have been getting so much attention that other threads (with real questions) are getting neglected.

The social aspects of the site are not distracting from the photographic- the difference is that many of those who can answer questions here have seen the same entry level questions over and over and over. In recent times TPF has gained a very big beginner population base whilst not really expanding its higher level photographer base - thus you've a lot of people making a lot of entry level threads and only a few willing to take time to answer them (and even then most people will only answer so many before stopping).

Overread · Jan 17, 2011

mishele said:
Destin said:

Haha first off, I never threatened to leave, and I don't plan on it. I get too much amusement out of this site, and the middle school like fights that go on between schwetty and MO

I'm not saying it's bad that it's getting more social. I'm just making the observation that those couple threads have been getting so much attention that other threads (with real questions) are getting neglected.

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I've actually been posting in more threads since the social stuff has been going on. lol And I've prolly been logged on double the amount of time.

Exactly - boost the socail aspects and make the site more friendly and people are far more likely to take notice of the site as a whole. Heck take part in the social threads and there is a good chance people will take you a little more seriously as well (often newer people can get ignored simply because people don't always like taking time to answer questions in detail when the person they are answering might well never visit the site again )

Bitter Jeweler · Jan 17, 2011

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...hoto-gallery/231994-photography-business.html

Hop to it everybody! Chop chop!

PhillyPhoton · Jan 17, 2011

Bitter Jeweler said:
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...hoto-gallery/231994-photography-business.html

Hop to it everybody! Chop chop!

what, the business or the photography? :lol:

Bitter Jeweler · Jan 17, 2011

The thread! It needs answers!

eric-holmes · Jan 17, 2011

Why is this in the beginners forum?

"Photography Beginners' Forum & Photo Gallery Brand new to photography, or brushing up on some of the basics? Dont be shy! Talk to other beginners and ask all your basic photographic questions here. Show us some of the photos you have taken so far and get some review - so you can learn where there is room for improvement!"

This is what I see wrong with the TPF. Everyone just dumps in this forum instead of using them appropriately. Use the damn off topic forum!