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08/21/2006 02:22:31 AM · #26 |
I only participate in the forums in bursts and mostly dealing specifically with photography stuff. I've noticed a lot of threads that are more social actually centering around a core group of folks on the site seem to be dominating rather than declining, but perhaps so many of them are cropping up they aren't enjoying a long shelf-life. That could make it seem like a lot of the same ol' same ol' is out there which might be promoting the impression that no one is out there too. I tend to skip over those posts anyway as I'm not part of that group but since I don't really contribute much to the forums over all I don't think my input is being missed either. ;)
I have to agree with the comment about recent challenges, I've had a hard time getting excited by many of the challenges lately (Loved the Zen one!) which is a shame since I was so happy to be doing the WPL stuff. I quickly learned it can make things a bit grueling trying to keep up and not let your team down but the choices so far for challenges have made that even harder.
That said I just renewed my membership since it was set to expire the 10th and since the enjoyment I get from the site is from entering and commenting on photos I don't mind being on the DPC social fringes. I guess if the challenges continue to frustrate me in a negative way or inspire me NOT to participate or I start feeling as if my contributions aren't useful/wanted or are being ignored or if things start to become too clique-ish I'll be revisiting whether I want to continue as a member.
Until then y'all are stuck with me.
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08/21/2006 02:24:58 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by Artyste:
Originally posted by yanko:
The thing I notice is the WPL hasn't been what it was last year. For instance, Team Pentax was pretty feisty last year in the forums but then again they played well last year. This year they suck. :P Speaking of which does GIS Boy not post in the forums any more? |
Let's see.. I got a full time 40-hour a week job and barely have time to look at my camera anymore. I tried hard for the first few challenges because lepidus wanted me to, and shoehorned anything I could and was annihilated in the scoring, but kept my head up about it anyway. I just don't have the time to worry about things like WPL anymore, and as much as I hate it, life happens.
Lepidus' camera busted and won't be covered under warranty.
GIS_boy has problems of his own, and while I won't mention anything out of respect to him and his wife, we at team Pentax are thinking of them and hope all the best. Their participation is secondary and non-important next to that.
Again.. life happens to the best of us. It's happening to a lot of other people as well. So yah.. we "suck".. but sometimes there are more important things in life than a side-bar photography fun event, ya know? |
I added a tongue in cheek smilie in my post but maybe you didn't see that? Sorry to hear about the troubles. Btw, I used you guys as an example because your team did a lot to boost the WPL's interest for season two. It was meant as a compliment abeit in a lightheart jab sort of way.
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 02:26:32.
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08/21/2006 02:28:17 AM · #28 |
| I think it might be the challenges? >.> *Runs off and hides* |
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08/21/2006 02:34:13 AM · #29 |
What a shame, as your "advanced" challenge entry shots are excellent..... If you find them to boring why not suggest a few topics that DPC can consider for challenges.....
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
I was just thinking about this. As it stands now, I don't see myself renewing my membership when it expires in a few weeks. To me the member challenge topics have gotten more boring by the week. There were a few I enjoyed but for the most part I don't care if I enter them or not anymore. I usually do just because I paid to be able to do so. |
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 02:34:51.
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08/21/2006 02:39:03 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by LucidLotus:
I only participate in the forums in bursts and mostly dealing specifically with photography stuff. I've noticed a lot of threads that are more social actually centering around a core group of folks on the site seem to be dominating rather than declining, but perhaps so many of them are cropping up they aren't enjoying a long shelf-life. |
I've heard a lot of people mention this is one of the main reasons they are finding the forums less enjoyable these days. You're not alone. |
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08/21/2006 03:00:32 AM · #31 |
All you have to do is take a look at the last challenges....there's your answer.
Exclusive Open Challenge: Rope (?????)
Exclusive Open Challenge: Soft Focus II (yawn)
Member Challenge: Image without Subject (what the?)
Member Challenge: Free Study XII (double yawn)
Open Challenge: PEAS! (sigh)
Exclusive Open Challenge: Camera "Self Portrait" (the following challenge is the comment to this!)*
Exclusive Open Challenge: (*Stupid, Stupid!)
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08/21/2006 03:04:39 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by LucidLotus:
I've noticed a lot of threads that are more social |
ditto
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08/21/2006 03:24:37 AM · #33 |
| I woke up one morning and realize I dont felt like touching my camera at all... hmm, maybe it's that phase |
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08/21/2006 03:47:13 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by crayon:
I woke up one morning and realize I dont felt like touching my camera at all... hmm, maybe it's that phase |
With stuff like this you should pick it back up:
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08/21/2006 03:51:07 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by LucidLotus:
I've noticed a lot of threads that are more social |
ditto |
Which threads in particular?
The Steve missing thread was a revealation - so many people concerned and actively trying to help a fellow DPCer
Leroy recently asked for support and got it in bucketfuls..
And there are many similar threads that sets this site apart from all others... |
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08/21/2006 03:55:23 AM · #36 |
some threads are pointless. The stdavidson thread was fine. It was great to see a community come together like that. But some threads have me thinking why did you post that to a Photography website
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08/21/2006 03:59:45 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by rex:
some threads are pointless. The stdavidson thread was fine. It was great to see a community come together like that. But some threads have me thinking why did you post that to a Photography website |
Agreed. Social networking is for places like MySpace, I think. I'm not advocating the banishment of all non-photography posts, but if it's going to be off-topic I, personally, would prefer that it at least be amusing or noteworthy to more than 2 or 3 people. |
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08/21/2006 04:07:12 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by rex:
some threads are pointless. The stdavidson thread was fine. It was great to see a community come together like that. But some threads have me thinking why did you post that to a Photography website |
Such as?
I don't personally see this as a purely photography website...there plenty of other purely photography sites and I've never gone beyond a few weeks on them, because at the end of the day it is the people that keep you coming back here. The 'social' threads compose what? 3% on here.
The site is going through one of its many phases that's all.
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08/21/2006 04:11:36 AM · #39 |
I know in the past few months we have lost quite a few good members to this site. I like being able to Ignore certain threads. Which is why I have Stock Photography on ignore as well. Maybe another category "Non Photogrpahy Related" that we can choose to ignore as well.
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 04:17:01.
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08/21/2006 04:11:37 AM · #40 |
Originally posted by L2:
Originally posted by rex:
some threads are pointless. The stdavidson thread was fine. It was great to see a community come together like that. But some threads have me thinking why did you post that to a Photography website |
Agreed. Social networking is for places like MySpace, I think. I'm not advocating the banishment of all non-photography posts, but if it's going to be off-topic I, personally, would prefer that it at least be amusing or noteworthy to more than 2 or 3 people. |
I'm really suprised by all this..where does it say that all posts should be photography specific?
And are SC going to decide which posts are amusing, and noteworthy to more that 2 0r 3 people?
Again can you give some examples as many of you seem to have threads in mind...I'm genuinely interested and amazed. |
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08/21/2006 04:13:33 AM · #41 |
Originally posted by rex:
I know in the past few months we have lost quite a few good members to this site. I like being able to Ignore certain threads. Which is why I have Stock Pgotography on ignore as well. Maybe another category "Non Photogrpahy Related" that we can choose to ignore as well. |
Which members? And have they left because of non-photography threads??? |
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08/21/2006 04:13:58 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by amber:
I'm really suprised by all this..where does it say that all posts should be photography specific?
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Who said it says that? We're simply discussing a trend that some people don't prefer. It's okay to prefer things that aren't written in the rules. |
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08/21/2006 04:19:46 AM · #43 |
Originally posted by mk:
Originally posted by amber:
I'm really surprised by all this..where does it say that all posts should be photography specific?
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Who said it says that? We're simply discussing a trend that some people don't prefer. It's okay to prefer things that aren't written in the rules. |
Agreed. Social networking is for places like MySpace
I thought it was implied in that quote. And by the same token, I'm simply asking for an example of this trend. And I'm hoping it's OK to join in the discussion even if I don't share the same sentiments?
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 04:21:16. |
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08/21/2006 04:23:48 AM · #44 |
Not trying to point any fingers.
Are Men in Kilts Hot?
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08/21/2006 04:26:26 AM · #45 |
Ok...thanks;)
I never read it; I saw the thread but it didn't have any impact on me one way or the other. Are members leaving simply because of threads like that??
BTW of the 15 threads on my front page 12 are photography related and 3 are non-related..including this one.
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 04:30:10. |
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08/21/2006 04:33:50 AM · #46 |
Originally posted by amber:
Are members leaving simply because of threads like that??
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Not just because of threads
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08/21/2006 04:41:09 AM · #47 |
Well you obviously don't want to elaborate or you would have;)
When I first joined I remember reading similar threads about people leaving and the site about to die a death...but the site survived. On all sites the same happens; people come and go. Sites grow and change like people, if you are not happy then you have the choice to stay or go. I would rather you all stayed as each person is as valuable as the next...but then I don't think people care about what I think one way or the other. I'm just saying, it's a phase, give it time. |
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08/21/2006 04:42:38 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by amber:
... I'm simply asking for an example of this trend.... |
I just took a quick peek at your last 10 forum threads posted to. As an example, and because you've expressed interest, we'll use you, OK?
What̢۪s going on? General Discussion
Fantasy Premier League (Football/Soccer) General Discussion
UFO Sightings General Discussion
Moving to SW Florida - homebuilder opinions? General Discussion
10 or so Photographers wanted For New Stock Site... Stock Photography
Arrest made in Jonbenet Ramsey Case.... General Discussion
Serious please :-( General Discussion
Pillow Fight! Thwap!!! General Discussion
Pick your favorite pic from the person above you... Ind. Photo Discuss
Error purchasing prints my own prints.... DPC Prints
7 out of the last 10 forum threads you posted to were of the General Discussion variety, see? An 8th is considered a "Forum Game", a 9th is probably considered by some to be an advertisement for a product or service, and the 10th is a request for technical help for a sister site to this one.
Now, non-specific to you, we've also seen threads regarding in-real-life interpersonal relationship dramas, the death/upcoming death/not-dead-yet-but-going-to-be-killed close calls of loved ones, all kinds of threads with "WARNING - EMOTIONAL DRAMA" notices, and the plethora of other non-photography related items. Frankly, I'm exhausted trying to keep up with/ignore what's dead or dying around here lately.
That's what we are talking about.
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08/21/2006 04:45:13 AM · #49 |
Why not start a photography thread? I get tired of the same threads that seem to go on and on forever also (usually non-photography related) but it doesn't stop anybody from starting a new learning thread or something along those lines. Why is that?
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08/21/2006 04:50:58 AM · #50 |
'WE'? :)
Did you look at my PHOTOGRAPHS whilst you were there?
General discussion threads are the problem then? Why don't you submit a suggestion to the SC to ban that area of the board altogther?
Four of those threads were people asking for help, which I tried to do and I won't apologise for that.
I don't think I started one of those threads but I could be wrong)
And until SC bans all non- photography threads I will continue to exercise my right to reply to them, just as you or 'we' are able to ignore them or change the system.
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 05:02:20. |
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