You are not a Photographer

[mishele]

LOL.........I didn't realize that my avatar was that distracting!! (I'll have to keep this one for awhile)

 

[JWellman]

This forum has the best entertainment EVER!

^^^^I can't take you seriously w/ those eyes looking at me!!!! You are such a stud.....lol

Awww...thank you for returning to your normal looking self! I was so sick of that other photo! :lmao:

^^^^I can't take you seriously w/ those eyes looking at me!!!! You are such a stud.....lol

I can't take YOU seriously because your avatar looks like a vagina :greenpbl:

:lmao: Nothing like a good morning laugh!

 

[mishele]

Here is a larger version.....lol

 

[Vtec44]

That's a very pretty... umm... flower.

 

[TwoTwoLeft]

bump...

Holy crap you like to argue!

My favorite part is how you witnessed someone breaking Federal safety rules that you knew were being broken. It's a good thing nothing happened, because in the eyes of the Federal regulators, someone who passively allows safety rules to be broken is almost as guilty as the person who is committing them. Nice work putting yourself, that photographer, the pilot, and the people in the other plane in danger.

Nice Spin, you would fit right in with most of the politicians down here in California. The situation was handled & he complied. The only reason why I reply to this is not to argue but to correct the fictitious situation that you created. Call me a hypocrite or whatever, it's not worth it to me to argue with you about that. But do not pass judgment and make assumptions on how I do my job. Safety is always #1 for everyone involved.

Remove the stick?? I think you need to call a lumber jack to remove the sequoia out of yours... Originally I was just making a comment related the LINK you posted nothing personal against you. Maybe you should take some of your own advise about getting some thick skin.



Glad to be part in providing cheap entertainment to everyone!:lmao: Gaerek, feel free to PM me of you want to discuss this farther.

Now back to flowers that look like vaginas!

 

[Gaerek]

I haven't taken anything personally, and you said you watched as safety violations occur, and did nothing. I've worked 8 years in aviation prior to my current job, and have seen multiple thousand dollar fines applied to individuals for less than what you said you watched happen. As far as what you yourself wrote, there was no spin. Anyway, neither here nor there.

You're right, I do like to argue. Anyone who has known me more than a couple weeks on this board knows that. Guess what kettle, you're black too. You've responded to me each and everytime. My point with you is that you complained about a website that bagged on so called professional photographers, in the same post, bagged on a professional photographer, that you called a "tool bag". When I called you out on it, you called me defensive, while at the same time, trying to justify yourself (defensive much?). You argued yourself into a corner, and rather than comment on the original argument, you've decided to only comment on the only argument you knew you could win, simply because you had all the information, and I did not. Wat to go! Anyway, I know your type. The type that thinks they're better than others (you know, calling people out for "bagging" on others, while doing the same exact thing), thinks that they're not being argumentative (while at the same time, being argumentative), and has a stick so far up their ass, they look like a unicorn.

I'm bored. Time to find a new thread.

 

[ManhattanShutterBug]

I think its pretty funny personally. I am just wondering why people think its ok for this website (yournotaphotographer) to post peoples photos with out permission when in a previous thread a guy was asking what lens (or somehting similar) was used to take a photo and he linked to the picture but didnt put the photographers name or something like that and some people started about copyright and a bunch of crap like that. How is this any different? because they suck? I dont reallycare about either I am just wondering how some of you think one is ok and not the other?

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I think its pretty funny personally. I am just wondering why people think its ok for this website (yournotaphotographer) to post peoples photos with out permission when in a previous thread a guy was asking what lens (or somehting similar) was used to take a photo and he linked to the picture but didnt put the photographers name or something like that and some people started about copyright and a bunch of crap like that. How is this any different? because they suck? I dont reallycare about either I am just wondering how some of you think one is ok and not the other?

As was stated in that thread repeatedly, it is THIS forums rules that don't allow you to post other peoples work. TPF's rules don't apply elsewhere.

 

[e.rose]

Love this blog. It's hilarious.

I only hope to be a part of it one day... and if I already have been... I missed it... and someone link me to the post where they were ripping me apart because I could use a good roast-induced giggle.

Your duckface shot is there.



Just kidding.

DON'T DO THAT TO ME! I got excited for a second until I read the next line. And then I was disappointed.

 

[Gaerek]

I think its pretty funny personally. I am just wondering why people think its ok for this website (yournotaphotographer) to post peoples photos with out permission when in a previous thread a guy was asking what lens (or somehting similar) was used to take a photo and he linked to the picture but didnt put the photographers name or something like that and some people started about copyright and a bunch of crap like that. How is this any different? because they suck? I dont reallycare about either I am just wondering how some of you think one is ok and not the other?

As was stated in that thread repeatedly, it is THIS forums rules that don't allow you to post other peoples work. TPF's rules don't apply elsewhere.

Let's not forget that the site in question (as I explained earlier in this thread) is almost assuredly covered under fair use. While on TPF you must follow the owners rules. If you have your own website, you are less restricted, but still need to follow certain laws. The website is using them for parody/satire, which IS covered under fair use. Education is another usage that's covered under fair use. As Bitter said, don't apply TPF's rules to any site outside of TPF.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I don't have time to read through every post on here so far, but yes this link comes up from time to time and never really becomes cool no matter how many times I see it. As a photographer, do I find some of the posts a little funny? Sure. However, I think it is very mean spirited and does nothing but make the people who run it look like a bunch of arrogant douche bags. Most of the posts don't even have a context. They may be aspiring photographers NOT trying to come off as a professional and yet they face ridicule on this site? You shouldn't perpetuate this bullsh*t. It makes you look just as arrogant. If you have to make fun of others in order to feel like your work is adequate enough than I would say that's a much bigger detriment to your photography business than any amateur watering down the market could ever be. The fact of the matter is, that noone on here has perfect photographs and I mean NOONE. sure you may have a few gems, but you also have some that can be picked apart. Stop kidding yourselves.

 

[Gaerek]

I don't have time to read through every post on here so far, but yes this link comes up from time to time and never really becomes cool no matter how many times I see it. As a photographer, do I find some of the posts a little funny? Sure. However, I think it is very mean spirited and does nothing but make the people who run it look like a bunch of arrogant douche bags. Most of the posts don't even have a context. They may be aspiring photographers NOT trying to come off as a professional and yet they face ridicule on this site? You shouldn't perpetuate this bullsh*t. It makes you look just as arrogant. If you have to make fun of others in order to feel like your work is adequate enough than I would say that's a much bigger detriment to your photography business than any amateur watering down the market could ever be. The fact of the matter is, that noone on here has perfect photographs and I mean NOONE. sure you may have a few gems, but you also have some that can be picked apart. Stop kidding yourselves.

Would you like to tell the group how you really feel?

I don't need any affirmation that my work is adequate. Arrogant? Well, most photographers I know are a bit arrogant. It sorta comes with the business. I mean, you almost need a level of self confidence that borders on arrogance.

I'm sorry for posting the link. I was amused by it. Figured others would be also. Guess I was wrong. I'll edit my original post, and any references to the site. Meant no harm, just wanted to have a little fun, and maybe help some of the newer folks learn what not to do.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

No! Don't edit your post!

Funny Pictures at WalMart



Regretsy | Where DIY Meets WTF

 

[Gaerek]

No! Don't edit your post!

Funny Pictures at WalMart



Regretsy | Where DIY Meets WTF

Copper Squat | Regretsy

This one is yours, right? :lmao:

 

[levinest]

I think the "youarenotaphotographer" site is no more or less than sites like failblog.org and youidiot.com and the like. In this case it's just someone posting humorous and rather arrogant, if unintelligent, roasts of photos from people supposedly claiming to be a bit more than they really are. Perhaps they aren't claiming to be more than they are and just put up stuff they wanted others to see. Who knows? That being said, there are tons of web sites roasting pretty much anything and everything we say and do. To take it more seriously than that is not understanding the complete silliness and unadulterated hubris of the site to start with. To mock is cruel, but it's just the nature of this type of site. If not this one then somewhere else something exists just like it. It's unfortunately human nature to watch disasters, car wrecks, houses burning down, etc. If the site bothers you don't visit it any further. You'd be right to be upset with it but to dwell on it just doesn't seem to be worth the time.