Who are the most helpful posters on TPF

[bennielou]

Just help in any way you know how. There are lots of different levels of experience here. Give helpful hints. Be encouraging when you see someone with talent. You don't need an award to do it. But do it. Because I bet people helped you too. xoxoxo.

 

[bennielou]

Ugg, when did Derrell every help anyone? Just asking.

 

[Josh66]

Ugg, when did Derrell every help anyone? Just asking.

IMO, Derrell is among the top 10 helpful posters here. You may not like what he says, but you can't deny that he is right (usually, lol ).


As my main focus is film, my list will probably be different than that of most other posters here - but if I had to make one, it would include (in no particular order, except for Helen - she is purposely at the top of the list):
HelenB (possibly THE most helpful member here)
Derrell
compur
Big Mike
Overread
Mitica (not sure if I spelled that correctly)
c.cloudwalker
ann
Village Idiot


And a bunch more that I am forgetting at the moment... Don't feel bad if you didn't "make the list" - there are a ton of VERY helpful people that I left out. That is the problem with lists like this - you always leave people out.


edit

It would be much easier to make a list of people to ignore, as it would be a much shorter list...

 

[usayit]

I dont kiss rear end no matter how knowledgeable. Even less so if it comes with a sour attitude. Unfortunately its the American way.

At work, I am the one who sits quietly in the back listening to all the kissers and BS. My actions and performance speak for themselves. I may not be the best photog nor the most knowledgeable but it doesnt come with an attitude. If it the price of admission is dealing with crap... then keep it.

I agree with HelenB... Her posts are genuine. Others... well.. many are regurgitated from online readings with only the notion of being genuine. I personally value opinions and personal observations much more than stuff online that has simple been passed on.... even if it is against popular opinion.

 

[bennielou]

Of course you would admire Darrell, 0111000 or whoever the heck you are. I don't want to get into personal attacks, but let me just say that I wouldn't go to either of your for advice. On anything.
Let me just say, that people need to educate people they listen to. Just look it up. Anyhoo, carry on.

 

[Josh66]

Of course you would admire Darrell, 0111000 or whoever the heck you are. I don't want to get into personal attacks,

OK.

but let me just say that I wouldn't go to either of your for advice. On anything.
Let me just say, that people need to educate people they listen to. Just look it up. Anyhoo, carry on.

Oh, wait! You just did! OMG! What a surprise!!

 

[bennielou]

Don't be surprised. It's nothing personal. Let people figure it out for themselves. It's not about being the "king" here. It's just talking about helping people.

 

[bennielou]

Hi Usayit,

I just read a really cool book you might like. "The Help". While it has zero to do with photography, it has a ton to do with bullies, and bs artists. I hope you stick around.

 

[Josh66]

Don't worry, I wasn't surprised. How could I be?

 

[bennielou]

Look. Don't worry your head about it. The list is a cool list for the most part. I don't agree with everything, but who does. Let people figure out for themselves who they trust to give advice.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Bitter sensed it on page one. Bitter is da man.

I sense this is going to end badly.

 

[bennielou]

LOL, Shwetty. You, Bitter, and Trever say it like it is.

 

[bennielou]

And yes, Bitter be the Man....

 

[subscuck]

(though surprisingly we are on page 3 and its all going smooth - ooh I'm so proud of you all! )

Yeah, but by page six, not so much...

 

[lyonsroar]

Ah, I guess it depends on what "most helpful" means...

Most helpful in making posters feel good about their garbage?

or

Most helpful in helping posters improve?