Mentorship Threads - DPChallenge Forums

07/10/2005 08:52:02 PM · #1

What's the deal with the mentorship threads? I haven't heard anything about this (if there's another thread, I apologize)...here are my questions:

1) Could we have a 'sports' or an 'editorial' mentorship program (and could I join)?

2) Who initiated this and chose the participants?

3) Don't you think it will be annoying to consistently have 4-6 threads on the front page that most people can't partake in? Why isn't this being done on Yahoo Groups or somewhere private?

Just askin'...seems like a great idea, I'm just not sure about the implementation.

frisca

Nikon D70

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

07/10/2005 08:54:29 PM · #2

i think they all started with one thread this morning and seemed to have blossomed into many threads.

I too am wondering about the organization of the threads and how they fit in with the rest of DPC. I'm sure we could come up with some useful way to have it so everyone can benefit.

Moose101

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/10/2005 08:54:49 PM · #3

Original Thread

Small DPC Photography Groups

And David Simpson - AKA aboutimage

Hope that helps, contact aboutimage about more info and check his profile.

EDIT: I just don't have that much time but I have watches on all these threads and hoping to learn along with the rest... A big thanks to aboutimage ... very well done.

Message edited by author 2005-07-10 20:56:18.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

07/10/2005 08:56:39 PM · #4

Is there anyway we could temporarily move these to the rant forum so they don't show up on the main page? I don't care if there's one original thread linking to the others that's in the general, or the out and about forum, but 6+ of these on the frontpage is kind of annoying.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/10/2005 08:57:05 PM · #5

aboutimage took the initiative here. I agree that these covering the front page may get old after awhile. I would possibly suggest a new forum/category for these to take place.. otherwise, you could always select the thread and click "Ignore" at the top, where the thread options are.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/10/2005 08:59:38 PM · #6

The funny part is I "ignored" all those threads - then this one popped up. lol

07/10/2005 09:01:57 PM · #7

Ok, neat idea...but by necessity it's exclusive and very limited. I think it would be fair to have these moved to a private mailing list or something. This is exactly what Yahoo Groups is for...

I'm not being a poopy, honest! I love the idea and the initiative taken, but if this is going to be permanent and limited then it no longer becomes a dpc function...right?

bod

07/10/2005 09:02:02 PM · #8

Originally posted by mavrik:

The funny part is I "ignored" all those threads - then this one popped up. lol

Welcome to the DPC version of "Whack-a-mole" ; )

07/10/2005 09:03:07 PM · #9

Originally posted by bod:

Originally posted by mavrik:
The funny part is I "ignored" all those threads - then this one popped up. lol

Welcome to the DPC version of "Whack-a-mole" ; )

Didn't mean to be a mole and get whacked...just wondering out loud.

David.C

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/10/2005 09:04:00 PM · #10

I think it is a very worthwhile initiative, but before we can reasonably expect even a chance of site coding to accommodate the groups they have to prove they will last. I personally expect several to die off before long, while others become very successful -- then we can start to learn what makes a successful focus group.

The threads are currently in the 'Out and About' section of the forums, per GeneralE's suggestion -- and I don't see how they can be any more distracting than the GTG threads that most of us have no chance of going to.

Give it a chance to mature -- it's a new initiative and has some kinks to work out, but has the potential of being very worthwhile.

David

krazyivan

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

07/10/2005 09:05:32 PM · #11

Why not put a section under the LEARN Category. Place the topics in there and have a mentor post topics. I feel that this way everyone can benefit and you won't have to go searching through the forums.

With the amount of helpful information on these forums, it's a shame that more topics and tutorials are not posted under the LEARN section.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/10/2005 09:07:54 PM · #12

Originally posted by thatcloudthere:

I see what you mean - but I think the idea was that if they were available in the forums, people are more likely to read along and perhaps be able to learn by observation.

David.C

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

07/10/2005 09:08:36 PM · #13

Originally posted by krazyivan:

There is an intention to summarize the groups -- which are intended to have rolling memberships -- and post the information in tutorial form. But that is down the road a ways.

David

muckpond

Nikon D200

07/10/2005 09:08:39 PM · #14

i think part of the problem is that so many came up all at once. after a while, the traffic will be limited and happen at different times so everyone won't be innundated.

if you don't want to see them, just ignore the threads. we promise to play nice and keep it to our own thread! :)

deapee

Kodak V803

07/10/2005 09:08:41 PM · #15

It was my understanding that anyone who wants to read it is free and hopefully can learn from it -- I've been following the others as well, just not participating. In due time, I suppose that the 'students' will graduate and there will be 5 or 6 more to focus on. See what I mean?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/10/2005 09:10:49 PM · #16

Originally posted by muckpond:

No problem! I would have liked the option to participate...I guess I should be glued to the dpc screen more often!

aboutimage

Canon EOS-30D

07/10/2005 09:12:09 PM · #17

To all who are annoyed, my apologies. Truly, this turned into something far, far larger than I was originally looking for. The original intent was one group, and I got so many responses it kind of evolved into 10.

I can see many groups being a bit of annoyance on the front page, but it was done that way per Site Admin instruction. What I'd really like to have is a private forum in DPC. Why move to Yahoo groups when DPC has precisely the tools and appropriate membership necessary to make mentorship a reality?

Once again, I sincerly apologize to those who are annoyed that something new is taking place.

P.S. For those who are interested in being involved, you still can. Go to my profile for a list of the groups and mentors. Then PM the mentor of the group you are interested in. Also, ANYONE can read the threads and learn from them - they are in no way intended to be exclusionary.

Message edited by author 2005-07-10 21:14:31.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

07/10/2005 09:12:58 PM · #18

i think that as long as there are mentors there will be other "sections" of the classes. i haven't read the other thread today, but i would go ahead and "sign up" for something that you want to do. if you can't fit in right this second, someone else may pop in and offer to "teach." :)

and, no, you don't have to be glued to dpc so much. here's an idea for everyone: go shoot pictures. rofl

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

07/10/2005 09:14:03 PM · #19

I wonder if DPC Fanatics chat has the capability/functions available (or another chat site like that...don't want to put Manic on the spot) to create a place where we could hold real-time conversations with our groups? It might be a stupid idea...I'm just grasping at straws. :)