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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

09/21/2004 07:14:45 PM · #1

That everytime I notice a political rant, I'm gonna post a random photo in it. If anyone else would like to join me in my defiance, please feel free!

blemt

Nikon D70

09/21/2004 07:21:42 PM · #2

Moo cow!

Clara

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/21/2004 07:29:02 PM · #3

I'm ALL about this plan! :) But if we do that...we're bumping the thread!

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

09/21/2004 07:32:03 PM · #4

Originally posted by frisca:

I'm ALL about this plan! :) But if we do that...we're bumping the thread!

If it's not us with our defiance, it's someone else. Maybe our photos will make the rant veer off into a happy direction?

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

09/21/2004 08:43:04 PM · #5

Originally posted by ericlimon:

That everytime I notice a political rant, I'm gonna post a random photo in it. If anyone else would like to join me in my defiance, please feel free!
. .

What made you change your mind about the rants? You were partaking in them as well up until yesterday.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/21/2004 09:10:58 PM · #6

I came to realize that..
1) it's a photography site
2) our politics will never agree

graphicfunk

Canon EOS-20D

09/21/2004 09:16:03 PM · #7

I have come to the same conclusion. The sides are clearly drawn. Each side drinks their kool-aid and instead of debating ideas, each side simply lashes at the other. Too much valuable time is wasted..energy that can be best put to use on the purpose of this site.

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/22/2004 05:49:53 PM · #8

Originally posted by ericlimon:

I came to realize that..
1) it's a photography site
2) our politics will never agree

A somewhat valid conclusion, but...

How would go over with anyone if, whenever a thread was started about a random photograph, someone determined that they would post a political comment? Granted, there would be more grounds for complaint given the focus of this site, but you're still highjacking a thread in either instance. Perhaps a better solution is simply to ignore the political threads. Even when their titles are deceiving, you usually know within a sentence or two where it's going. Unless and until the site leadership decides otherwise, political discussions are allowed here, so why not live peacably with that reality?

Just a thought (or three).

09/22/2004 05:54:41 PM · #9

Originally posted by ScottK:

Originally posted by ericlimon:
I came to realize that..
1) it's a photography site
2) our politics will never agree

A somewhat valid conclusion, but...

How would go over with anyone if, whenever a thread was started about a random photograph, someone determined that they would post a political comment? Granted, there would be more grounds for complaint given the focus of this site, but you're still highjacking a thread in either instance. Perhaps a better solution is simply to ignore the political threads. Even when their titles are deceiving, you usually know within a sentence or two where it's going. Unless and until the site leadership decides otherwise, political discussions are allowed here, so why not live peacably with that reality?

Just a thought (or three).

Yup, I agree. You can turn rant off if its not your thing and simply hijacking a thread because you don't like it is pretty juvenile imho.

09/22/2004 05:57:08 PM · #10

well since it's a photography site, and not a political one, I think my hijacking a political thread with a photograph is fair game. I'm sure there are plenty of forums on-line dedicated to blasting opinions as to whether george bush or john kerry should be the pesident of the USA. If I was to go to those forums and post my photo's, then I would be out of line. It seems that posting a photo on a website that is dedicated to photography seems fair to me. Even if I am "hijacking" somebodys political argument.

09/22/2004 06:07:43 PM · #11

Originally posted by ericlimon:

Hmm, it depends, if you went to a political site that had a photo section then you would not be out of line. If however, people posted unrelated political comments after all your pictures I think it would be out of line. I like dpc as it has a diverse range and is not just about pictures, do you think it would be a better place if everything had to revolve around a picture?

09/22/2004 06:21:53 PM · #12

Oh,
for some reason I thought DP stood for Digital Photography
DP really stands for Diverse Politics

I must have joined the wrong site...

GoldBerry

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

09/22/2004 06:25:33 PM · #13

People are more than just their cameras. And as we know: everyone has an opinion.

If it's only going to be about photography than only have photography forum headers right? That seems like an easy enough solution.

09/22/2004 06:28:06 PM · #14

Right first time, but it does not mean that the only thing that can be posted has to be directly related to photography, its been said before, if you are not into certain subjects you can ignore them. I'm not into politics here and if I see it in the thread title or early on in the post I just don't go there anymore - simple.

09/22/2004 06:29:11 PM · #15

so basically, we all have a right to post whatever we want?

09/22/2004 06:34:07 PM · #16

I guess so, within the guidlines of the dpc rules.

09/22/2004 06:35:19 PM · #17

Great!

In that case, I'll post random photos in every political rant that pop's up!!

Thanks for the advice Ecce Signum :)

Peace,

E

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/22/2004 06:41:18 PM · #18

Feel free, but I doubt it will do your dpc cred much good. Let people have their rant, if your not intersted in the subject its best left alone. Your photography skills are excellent and I'm sure you'd rather be admired here for your fotog skills rather than laughed at for childish post hijacking?

Message edited by author 2004-09-22 19:15:20.

graphicfunk

Canon EOS-20D

09/22/2004 06:45:59 PM · #19

This is a photographic site and while all threads need not be about photography they certainly should not be about polarizing subject such as Religion and politics.

These threads always invite the kooks, the fanatics and the unbalanced. Not only that, but then there are the insults and ultimately the hard feelings.

I know it gives the looney element of both party's the opportunity to show just how uninformed and rude they are as persons and that they can not debate ideas but rather quote from their sources.

It is not for any of us to censor anything, but the site has limited resources and these rabid fanatics are simply hijacking space that can find a better use. While I will not censor anyone, I certainly wish that these members would find it in their hearts to keep their prejudices to themselves or to go to another site that excells in political ignorance. lol

09/22/2004 06:46:09 PM · #20

Feel free, but I doubt it will do your dpc cred much good. Let people have their rant, if your intersted in the subject its best left alone. Your photography skills are excellent and I'm sure you'd rather be admired here for your fotog skills rather than laughed at for childish post hijacking? - quote Ecce Signum

Actually....

I've posted 5 photos in 5 different rants, and have gotton comments on all of them that i probably wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

So....

I'm basically marketing myself to a "new un-tapped market" and getting comments and critiques!

:-P

Look!!! this one has been view 400+ times!!!

Message edited by author 2004-09-22 18:58:20.

09/22/2004 07:00:35 PM · #21

Originally posted by graphicfunk:

Rabid fanatics? do you mean Bush supporters?
I like the site as it is and decide myself what to view or reply to, if it was decided to remove all threads that do not directly relate to photography then sobeit, it would still be a great site even if it lacked the 'social' element. But I doubt that would work.

Eric, well done on the comments/critques, so I guess if it works for you then do it.

*note to self, insert one of my shots in Erics threads*

09/22/2004 07:06:11 PM · #22

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

*note to self, insert one of my shots in Erics threads*

Please do!!!

I would love to see more of your work!

E

09/22/2004 07:20:17 PM · #23

Originally posted by ericlimon:

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
*note to self, insert one of my shots in Erics threads*

Please do!!!

I would love to see more of your work!

E

Guess I need to dust off the cam then, its been 4 days since the shutter last did its 'thing'

09/22/2004 07:33:08 PM · #24

hahahaha

don't you hate it when you forget you have a camera?

mine will sit for a week sometimes!!!

then i see it and think "where did this come from?"

heida