VERY DISCOURAGING

[fotomumma09]

I think it would be beneficial for the OP to humbly accept criticism but also to the rest, extend a little grace here people! Might be a good idea for some to remember the golden rule you learned in grade school?

 

[MTVision]

Honestly, if you don't like reading the snarky/sarcastic remarks - ignore it or block the person. That's about all you can do. Threads like this pop up every now and then - they don't help or change anything. In real life there is sarcasm, disputes and drama so obviously it's going to be on a forum as well.

 

[jwbryson1]

FWIW, I don't care about poor grammar (to a point). I also don't care about misspelled words for the most part. I'm not a professional photographer but I know enough to give constructive criticism when I see something that needs to be addressed in an image.

I also get the nasty comments/responses the OP refers to --I "get" that as well. They are counterproductive and don't advance the ball.

Having said that, in my view this OP seems to have come to the forum in a bit of haste looking for a quick solution without doing any legwork on her own. I've seen these types of posts enough that I know how the "regulars" are going to respond. Anybody coming in here without taking the first crack at learning on her own and "pushing" through the crowd to get to the "solutions" is going to get flamed. When you add to that attitude the poor grammar and misspellings, etc., it tends to ignite the "regulars" who have seen it all before. It seems to me that if somebody is serious about this craft and they want answers or help with a specific problem, they should have done some legwork on their own first. People are willing to listen and to help, but nobody wants to spoon feed. Particularly when the OP seems to want it handed to her with no skin in the game.

Just my $0.02.

 

[mjhoward]

Sabrina? Is that you?

 

[gsgary]

Sabrina? Is that you?

I wish she would come back, it was so much fun

 

[enzodm]

I personally never had harsh/nasty comments. Never. Even at the very beginning. And I bet many others can tell the same.
However, I regularly use the search function, browse, search with Google. Every basic question has been answered thousands of times, so why bother asking again? I end up asking rarely. More frequently, I read answers to others' posts -the way I learn not driven by a direct interest.

Regarding people attitudes, even if someone helps and listens, this is like a pub: no one has mandatory duties (except poor mods). We mostly join this place for fun, and sometimes drama is fun (whining/screaming beginners, elites, robinhoods... just choose one character ).

 

[jwbryson1]

Sabrina? Is that you?

I wish she would come back, it was so much fun

Or Amateur Allie. Now THAT was fun!

 

[imagemaker46]

If someone says something good or bad about your images and you take something from it, good. If on the other hand someone offends, insults or says something you consider not fair, well its a big internet with lots of people you don't personally know so ignore it. But to be fair on a forum such as this it is a little better to not be to sensitive. Enjoy

i am not sensitive just out spoken ...and like i said i don't have a problem with negative feedback but i 'am not ok with the unnecessary comments , and i didn't mean to offend anyone.

I'm sure that you are a very nice person, and to be blunt and honest, after looking at your photos you have online, you are really just an advanced amateur. You seem to be looking for some kind of professional validation.

I post photos on here and don't ask for any kind of c&c, I post them just to share them. I do appreciate comments good or bad, I also know that what I post is well above average and if someone has a negative comment about them, I expect them to explain what it is and how they would have done it better. I just try to inspire the creative thoughts in others.

 

[IByte]

Why should i get a smart remark because they are tired of answering the same question. Thats not fare either. I didn't mean to offend anyone but its how i feel and my opinion

Some people are smarta.. in general lil lady. Also, since we are not in person at a pub(like I am right now , they are trying to see your reaction; whether you're a frump girl or more welcomed humor to this forum. I posted a few pictures that had some effort at my level of experience. I got a few encouraging comments, but the wisecracks also held some good info. Stick around get to know the people, especially the regulars, post few more photos with some elbow grease and welcome .


PS. My apologies for my grammar, after a few pints and chasers my grammar tends to be a little off.

 

[HughGuessWho99 14]

I think if you take the time to correctly structure your posts you may get responses that are more thought out and genuine. For example, when someone posts a new thread totally ridden with spelling and grammar errors people may not take them as 'serious'.

Ever consider that this forum is on the World Wide Web and english isn't everyone's native language?

 

[ewick]

It's better to get "sarcastic" advice on this forum then to get no advice at all. I post photos on here routinely and never get comments. That's much more frustrating. Trust me.

I agree with you. Every time I post pictures I would rather get a whole bunch of what is wrong with them (in their opinion) as opposed to hearing "great job" (those are nice every now and again as well) but my point is i welcome C&C on what is wrong with my pics. When i post them.

 

[IByte]

Ever consider that this forum is on the World Wide Web and english isn't everyone's native language?

True but this isn't "1984" with Newspeak either.

 

[dphotography]

True but this isn't "1984" with Newspeak either.

That's how smart they. I speak mostly Spanish. Thanks for pointing that out

 

[Derrel]

"En la boca cerrada no entran moscas." (Into a closed mouth, flies do not enter.)

One of the most famous idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language...and seemingly appropriate in this instance, methinks.

 

[mishele]

Target has been placed......me thinks....lol