So you think you want more comments on your photo

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

03/03/2005 07:27:38 PM · #1

I thought I would like to share one of the comments I have receivedâ�¦.

you should have cropped out the background! stupid head!

Now I am kind of new to this and not sure how to take this comment. I can listen to constructive criticisms just as well as the next guy, but this seems a little over the topâ�¦â�¦

On the other side of the coin 10 of the 12 comments I have are positive, like

Beautiful shot and background!
A difficult exposure. Excellent work.

Message edited by ClubJuggle - Removed commenter's name.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

03/03/2005 07:31:17 PM · #2

Originally posted by jrtodd:

Kind of like giving out the grand comment of "No highlights..." ? Hmmm, where have I heard that before? Guess the one you rec'd is a bit more crass. ;^)

Message edited by ClubJuggle - Edited quoted post.

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

03/03/2005 07:32:12 PM · #3

Only you can truly judge your own work.
What others are saying is what they think of it. What people leave on your image is a 'comment' - that's what it is. They are not teaching you to become a better photographer in every case. It's just their thoughts.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

03/03/2005 07:35:10 PM · #4

I was only wondering where stupid head fits in.....

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

03/03/2005 07:35:48 PM · #5

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I was only wondering where stupid head fits in.....

It could even be a friendly gesture.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/03/2005 07:37:58 PM · #6

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I was only wondering where stupid head fits in.....

if it really gets to you, go to community | who's online and find a site council member. pm them that you would like for someone to just take a look at the comment, and if they think it's over the top, let them deal with reigning in the offender.

capgal

Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Z

03/03/2005 07:38:50 PM · #7

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I was only wondering where stupid head fits in.....

You'd probably know if you weren't such a stupid head! ;)

Just kidding of course...

I bet the person who left the comment was trying to be funny/friendly.. I hope anyway...

Deb

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

03/03/2005 07:42:44 PM · #8

Well, I was being a stupid head on my Passing Time challenge...but even at that I usually only let my wife call me that.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

03/03/2005 07:46:54 PM · #9

If I am not mistaken They can remove such comments. I think this is somewhere in the users agreement. I will look.

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

03/03/2005 07:49:42 PM · #10

Originally posted by jrtodd:

Well, I was being a stupid head on my Passing Time challenge...but even at that I usually only let my wife call me that.

Some people say those things. They are not aggressive or mean. They don't mean to wind you up. It's how they interact. I don't see anyting wrong with that. You just have to understand that people are different.
If I was the one to recieve that comment, I would have found it funny.

shutterfly

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III

03/03/2005 07:50:01 PM · #11

Maybe we should impose a "report comment" button.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

03/03/2005 07:51:01 PM · #12

Originally posted by shutterfly:

Maybe we should impose a "report comment" button.

I think there is a such thing as reporting this to SC or the Administrators. Can't find it though.

Niten

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/03/2005 07:55:05 PM · #13

If someone goes to the site counsil to get a joking comment like that removed I'll call them a stupid head myself.

Originally posted by capgal:

Originally posted by jrtodd:
I was only wondering where stupid head fits in.....

You'd probably know if you weren't such a stupid head! ;)

Just kidding of course...

I bet the person who left the comment was trying to be funny/friendly.. I hope anyway...

Deb

doh, I quoted the wrong post but oh well

Message edited by author 2005-03-03 19:56:50.

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

03/03/2005 07:56:48 PM · #14

I will laugh it off after a beer, but it is new to me to not only get, but give constructive criticism. As glad2badad pointed out I could spent a more quality time working on my comments as well.

nsbca7

03/03/2005 07:56:59 PM · #15

Originally posted by xion:

Originally posted by jrtodd:
Well, I was being a stupid head on my Passing Time challenge...but even at that I usually only let my wife call me that.

Some people say those things. They are not aggressive or mean. They don't mean to wind you up. It's how they interact. I don't see anyting wrong with that. You just have to understand that people are different.
If I was the one to recieve that comment, I would have found it funny.

I read some of the comments she left for other people. I don't think what she put in your comment was mean spirited. She could have called you "punkin head". I think it was probably meant in funny way. PM her and ask her (nicely) about it.

I don't think SC has any need to intervene on this. The girl is new to this site so lets put the rope back in the barn.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/03/2005 07:58:41 PM · #16

Originally posted by Niten:

If someone goes to the site counsil to get a joking comment like that removed I'll call them a stupid head myself.

the contents of this thread aren't the issue, and as xion has said, you don't have to take it seriously,

but if you feel that you have received a comment that is out of line, you should let the SC know. they recently revoked the account of someone who was doing nothing but littering images with extremely out-of-bound, destructive comments...

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

03/03/2005 08:00:57 PM · #17

That is one of the down sides to the INTERNET, trying to be funny and it doesn't come across as so. The person was probably trying to be funny or even thought they knew who the photographer was and thought it would be funny saying that to them and would never say it to anyone else.

Message edited by author 2005-03-03 20:01:28.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/03/2005 08:01:50 PM · #18

"Stupid Head"
Well now thems sounds likes fighting words to me!

Remember, your commentors do not know who you are during the challenge. It may be an immature comment, or, as someone has mentioned, just a lovely term of endearment.....

It is disappointing to get condescending comments. But, in my opinion, that's part of "mixing it up" at DPC. We learn to take 'em, and we learn to give 'em. All of which helps us "see" something a little better.

History Lesson:
You may from time to time see the expression "WWIT?!" For anyone who's newer than the selective desaturation challenge from last spring, it means WHAT WAS I THINKING?! It was spawned by a disgruntled member who left severe comments on a ton of photos all with the addition of "What were you thinking?" He later changed his comments into constructive ones and is no longer around due to his vehement perturbations. AND now? When I look at that photo I entered...What Was I Thinking?!

Live and learn....(chin up, man!)

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

03/03/2005 08:03:10 PM · #19

Originally posted by SDW65:

Tell me about it. I just narrowly escaped the lynch mob on more then a few occasions.

capgal

Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Z

03/03/2005 08:05:53 PM · #20

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by SDW65:
That is one of the down sides to the INTERNET, trying to be funny and it doesn't come across as so. The person was probably trying to be funny or even thought they knew who the photographer was and thought it would be funny saying that to them and would never say it to anyone else.

Tell me about it. I just narrowly escaped the lynch mob on more then a few occasions.

I have enough trouble making sure people understand my sense of humor when I'm standing 2 feet in front of them, never mind over the internet....

Deb

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/03/2005 08:10:02 PM · #21

I thought that talking about someone in this manner is not allowed in the term of use?