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 03/28/2007 09:16:38 PM · #51
Originally posted by frisca:
I think a lot of it has to do with the sorts of threads like these which batter morale instead of rallying together, it allows the growth of the site to be depressing rather than uplifting.


Actually, I hope this thread not become accusative and we can find out what is eroding the community and deal with it as a group. Consider this a town meeting of sort.
 03/28/2007 09:16:43 PM · #52
Good point... DPC is what you make it. But it's really hard to ignore the mean-spirited comments or the childishness in the forums, and when you challenge people about it, you get it in the neck. I sometimes wish there could be some growing up, or that I could mind my own business.
 03/28/2007 09:18:05 PM · #53
Cindi, I have to agree with you on this, even if I'm not that good at practicing it....
 03/28/2007 09:21:47 PM · #54
Originally posted by crayon:
i think the "grey-ness" leroy mentioned started right about the time the site was looking for new SC members. maybe it's just me though.

Oooooo yeah I might have to agree with that!
 03/28/2007 10:05:32 PM · #55
Originally posted by crayon:
i think the "grey-ness" leroy mentioned started right about the time the site was looking for new SC members. maybe it's just me though.


meaning what?
 03/28/2007 11:13:34 PM · #56
Hello? Boy, it got quiet in here. :)

To answer the satirical question of the OP, I think a couple of events adjusted the composition of DPC; 1) The Rikki scandal and 2) The WPL cheating event.

Item 1 polarized this community IMO. In the event that took place, as it made people wonder about the merit of challenge results (if this could happen, what else?). Secondly, the community was split in reaction with a fairly large group in support of Rikki even after the event (see a recent thread that still illustrates this). This reaction may not have sat well with the more conservative members of DPC.

Item 2 in itself was not large on the impact scale (number of people involved, nor challenge results), but it came on the heels of Item 1 and may have cast further doubt on the validity/integrity of challenges and their results.

Personally, I'm not saying the impact in either case was large scale when compared to the number of votes per challenge - but it just left an uneasy feeling in the minds of some IMO.

There are probably quite a few reading the above and wondering what the heck I'm talking about. Therein lies the beauty of DPC. It keeps growing and changing constantly. Gradually it will keep shifting as the DPC community adds new members and loses a few along the way.

Every one of us has the power to maintain (or alter) the DPC dynamic, via the way we conduct ourselves here and by talking about and sharing DPC with others. If you want more people like yourself hanging around, share DPC with people in your photo club, Mom's club, or church group. Don't snicker, that's the people in my immediate radar - yours can and will differ. :D

My bucket of change. Now I have to wonder if the echoes are still out there since I took so long to gather my thoughts on this. :P
 03/29/2007 12:44:18 AM · #57
Yeah, it got quiet, but I said my piece, so I'm done. :-)
03/29/2007 01:38:37 AM · #58
I guess I shouldn't disturb the silence then, eh? :)
 03/29/2007 07:04:36 AM · #59
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Yeah, it got quiet, but I said my piece, so I'm done. :-)

Ahhh, so you vent and leave do you? :D Sorry, couldn't resist. :P
 03/29/2007 08:39:46 AM · #60
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
And noone noticed that Slippy has 4 Red ribbons (2nd) and 2 4ths. (4x2's + 2x4's) Something is telling me this is all Slippy's fault.


Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
...we can find out what is eroding the community and deal with it as a group. Consider this a town meeting of sort.


I see a clear message here, fotomann. It's obvious you're attempting to start another DPC witch-hunt to have some 'person' banned from the site. I'm all for witch-hunts, they're good entertainment. I'm just sad that you're still holding a grudge against me. Can't we put the past to rest?
 03/29/2007 08:52:27 AM · #61
03/29/2007 08:57:50 AM · #62
Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Hey, get that thing outta my mouth.
 03/29/2007 09:19:29 AM · #63
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Can't we put the past to rest?


As soon as I get the soother taste out of my mouth.
 03/29/2007 09:24:29 AM · #64
I vote for anarchy.

If we could somehow convince each of the SC members to ban themselves, then my take-over of these forums would be much easier. Once I'm in place as the sovereign king, things will be much different.
 03/29/2007 01:38:25 PM · #65
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Hello? Boy, it got quiet in here. :)

To answer the satirical question of the OP, I think a couple of events adjusted the composition of DPC; 1) The Rikki scandal and 2) The WPL cheating event.

Item 1 polarized this community IMO. In the event that took place, as it made people wonder about the merit of challenge results (if this could happen, what else?). Secondly, the community was split in reaction with a fairly large group in support of Rikki even after the event (see a recent thread that still illustrates this). This reaction may not have sat well with the more conservative members of DPC.

Item 2 in itself was not large on the impact scale (number of people involved, nor challenge results), but it came on the heels of Item 1 and may have cast further doubt on the validity/integrity of challenges and their results.

Personally, I'm not saying the impact in either case was large scale when compared to the number of votes per challenge - but it just left an uneasy feeling in the minds of some IMO.

There are probably quite a few reading the above and wondering what the heck I'm talking about. Therein lies the beauty of DPC. It keeps growing and changing constantly. Gradually it will keep shifting as the DPC community adds new members and loses a few along the way.

Every one of us has the power to maintain (or alter) the DPC dynamic, via the way we conduct ourselves here and by talking about and sharing DPC with others. If you want more people like yourself hanging around, share DPC with people in your photo club, Mom's club, or church group. Don't snicker, that's the people in my immediate radar - yours can and will differ. :D

My bucket of change. Now I have to wonder if the echoes are still out there since I took so long to gather my thoughts on this. :P


Let's just blame it all on Rikki and get on with it.
 03/29/2007 01:43:23 PM · #66
Blame Canada
 03/29/2007 01:44:23 PM · #67
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Blame Canada


old stuff, you need to get with the times, fotomann :)
 03/29/2007 01:46:47 PM · #68
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Blame Canada


old stuff, you need to get with the times, fotomann :)


Come on, it's a classic, besides they are still harboring the notorious Slippy.
 03/29/2007 01:48:36 PM · #69
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Blame Canada


old stuff, you need to get with the times, fotomann :)


Come on, it's a classic, besides they are still harboring the notorious Slippy.

Heh, they're also harbouring the notorious Ursula.
 03/29/2007 01:51:22 PM · #70
The plot thickens.
 03/29/2007 01:56:33 PM · #71
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Let's just blame it all on Rikki and get on with it.

Suit yourself. :) I just mentioned the event and the one that followed it as being an emotionally charged time that really fired up the DPC community (for better or for worse). This in response to the OP question of (basically) when did DPC change.
 03/29/2007 03:38:32 PM · #72
I think people are mad because there aren't more 'Nude' challenges... ;)
 03/29/2007 03:45:34 PM · #73
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Blame Canada


old stuff, you need to get with the times, fotomann :)


Come on, it's a classic, besides they are still harboring the notorious Slippy.

Heh, they're also harbouring the notorious Ursula.


BIG GRIN (although my name is Ursula, not Joe)

Another classic :)))))

Message edited by author 2007-03-29 15:47:14.
 03/29/2007 04:37:06 PM · #74
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Blame Canada


old stuff, you need to get with the times, fotomann :)


Come on, it's a classic, besides they are still harboring the notorious Slippy.

Heh, they're also harbouring the notorious Ursula.


BIG GRIN (although my name is Ursula, not Joe)

Another classic :)))))


Thanks haven't seen that in a while!! Love it! Love It!!
 03/29/2007 04:40:10 PM · #75
I've not seen that before so I very much appreciate it! Quite good! :-)
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