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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/03/2005 01:50:09 PM · #76

Ken I agree with you. I will take pm's as well. I want to help someone that needs it not someone that doesn't want to pay for it.

Ennil

Nikon D200

08/03/2005 01:57:10 PM · #77

It�s not possible to get a credit card at 14 and I�m itching to show more of my photographs in a portfolio and get critiqued.

---Is it wrong for me to feel like I�m begging? But what can I do? Being underage sucks most of the times and I really would like having a portfolio and participating in subscriber challenges. The pictures I send to challenges don�t do justice so a portfolio would really help a lot. I do actually have Deviantart to post my works but the thing is people here are a little bit friendlier and more helpful than DA.

Edit: Oh we're PMing? Right...But which one of you guys is the nicest? :P

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 13:58:14.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/03/2005 01:59:28 PM · #78

Originally posted by Ennil:

It is not begging and not wrong. You've made a legitimate plea. And you don't HAVE to PM. :)

...and by the way, I am the nicest. ;-)

sulamk

Canon EOS-60D

Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II

08/03/2005 01:59:55 PM · #79

cant afford it costs approx 175 rand depending on the exchange rate also paypal does not accept

south africa and our banks want to know all sorts of reasons why you want to be a member.

kjennings

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

08/03/2005 02:08:20 PM · #80

going to college soon and need my money for books. want to enter more challenges and feel my open challenge scores are somewhat unfair sometimes.

my 25 word entry :)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/03/2005 02:08:48 PM · #81

Originally posted by Ennil:

It�s not possible to get a credit card at 14 and I�m itching to show more of my photographs in a portfolio and get critiqued.

I know we didn't want this to be a big thing and I am by no means saying you are not justified Ennil. I just want to make sure do we have to let the minors parents have the membership to give to their underage kid? Or is it ok if they are alreay a registered user?

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 14:09:32.

snidow

Canon EOS-10D

08/03/2005 02:11:13 PM · #82

New refrigerator and next a new stove are the primary concerns right now, and following those new tires. Receiving a gift membership would allow me to participate much more and sooner than I could hope for.
Thanks much

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 14:41:25.

carlos

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/03/2005 02:17:05 PM · #83

Originally posted by kpriest:

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That said, if I get one PM that threatens Godzilla, Woody, or the Angry Villager, you'll be ~~targeted~~ I mean disqualified. :)

Ouch! I'm afraid I'm DQ'd!

Guess I did wrong muddling up with Godzilla! I'm scared! I'm under Ken's target! I cannot hide...

Seriously, do award the membership to those who can't pay for it, whatever the reason.

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 14:17:39.

mesmeraj

08/03/2005 02:25:48 PM · #84

Okay Alienyst, changed it again ;)

And whatever happened to the 25 words or less thing, i got my wrist spanked for going over hehehehe

Ennil

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/03/2005 02:32:51 PM · #85

Originally posted by rex:

Once again my age puts me in difficulty :P

Well seriously my parents aren't really against this site as they know about it. They just wouldn't buy me a subscription cause they said they would prefer putting that 25$ into buying me a few filters and films for my film cameras (Which they did) but I do understand your concern.

CEJ

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/03/2005 02:57:55 PM · #86

Originally posted by mesmeraj:

Okay Alienyst, changed it again ;)

And whatever happened to the 25 words or less thing, i got my wrist spanked for going over hehehehe

Not by me did you get spanked. But...

JeremyFleury

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/03/2005 02:59:58 PM · #87

Because my membership is 13 days from being up and I may have to pawn my camera to pay the membership. Then I'll only be able to vote and comment, no more entries :-<

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

08/03/2005 04:07:45 PM · #88

Originally posted by kpriest:

Also, I think everyone can make a case for why they need a membership - I would like to hear why someone else would pay for it.

Originally posted by rex:

Ken I agree with you. I will take pm's as well. I want to help someone that needs it not someone that doesn't want to pay for it.

I think this is what I was trying to get at - I think there are many many people who would like membership but could afford it themselves without any financial strain, they just choose to spend it on beer or CDs or whatever instead. And then there are those who really can't afford it.

By the way, you might ask what business it is of mine since I'm not contributing, and you'd be right if you said, "none at all."

But a public thread invites public comment, no?

PS I'm half considering contributing but... I think there are more deserving causes - actually I'm wondering if it might be nice to start a thread, totally nothing to do with photography or DPC, I accept, to share with others our favourite charities and give a brief summary of why we feel they deserve support.

There are times when people just have an urge to do something good, to donate to a good cause and share a little of their good fortune around. I'd love to be able to think that, by introducing people to some of the charities I actively support, I might be helping those charities get a bit more funding one day...

Sorry for the thread hijack!

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 16:08:44.

annah

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/03/2005 04:31:38 PM · #89

Okay, slightly miscalculated. My membership only ends in 7 days, not four.....but once it ends, I aint gettn' it back! I'm poor, poor I say!
I don't have the slightest hope of buying a new camera, a lens, a filter...heck, I can't even afford another memory card!(i only have the pathetic little 25MB one that came with my camera....and that was waaaay over 25 words, sorry)

08/03/2005 04:48:20 PM · #90

Originally posted by mesmeraj:

Okay Alienyst, changed it again ;)

And whatever happened to the 25 words or less thing, i got my wrist spanked for going over hehehehe

And you are member now......who bought it?

08/03/2005 04:57:05 PM · #91

ENNIL,

Your age doesn't put you at a disadvantage. Actually when I think of some of the artists here at DPC the most inspiring that comes to mind first are these and in no particular order:
Konador
Mr. Joey
annah

And now you.

These are some of the youngest here that I think have shown me great inspiration. What I am trying to say here is Art doesn't know an age or a color for that matter. I am just wondering if when your parents signed a waiver is that JUST for a registered user and do they have to approve a membership. So don't think for one minute that your age hurts you.

Kavey to answer your question on the charity thing:

Developing Photographers

Is still going to develop. And donations are always welcomed here:

Developing Photographers

But I have my own strategy for deciding who to chose and will reveal that once I have chosen.

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 16:57:45.

TeeQ

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

08/03/2005 05:00:17 PM · #92

grovel, grovel, grovel...

I am sooo sad today :( I just found out that as a registered user I can't upload any photos outside of those for a challenge!!!

I wanted to post a few of my photos to get ideas/suggestions to help me in the future... now how am I going to receive all the expert advice from all you wonderful people???? :D

mesmeraj

08/03/2005 05:06:28 PM · #93

Rex - Mums the word.

Kavey - as Rex menationed he has developing photographers, and my own free photogragphy for kids progarm Digital Development has also recieved support from the lovely members of DPC in various forms.

edit for brain fart

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 17:30:11.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/03/2005 05:08:46 PM · #94

Originally posted by TeeQ:

Post them on a free site, post a link in the forum and still get feedback. There's always an alternative be it not as convenient.

Canon EOS-20D

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

08/03/2005 05:09:26 PM · #95

I need it because I spent all my money on my 20d and other camera equipment and buying a new house so now I have none left. But I get membership by being on SC so please just send the $25 cash instead.

CEJ

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/03/2005 05:19:29 PM · #96

Originally posted by rex:

And you are member now......who bought it?

I just noticed that as well.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

08/03/2005 05:23:44 PM · #97

Originally posted by mesmeraj:

Kavey - as Rex menationed he has developing photographers, and my own free photogragphy for kids progarm Digital Development has also recieved support from the lovely members of DPC in various forums.

I have been aware of Rex's one since he started it but hadn't known about yours. Thanks for the link.

08/03/2005 07:19:57 PM · #98

Bumping for those registered users that wish to try for a shot at a free membership.

Message edited by author 2005-08-03 19:47:30.

CEJ