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New moderator: Kirk Gittings
I am very pleased to announce that Kirk Gittings has joined the LF Forum moderation team consisting of Ralph Barker, Tom Westbrook, Neil Poulsen (and occasionally myself). I am sure you are all familiar with Kirk, thanks to his frequent contributions here. With his experience, multi-faced accomplishments, and high standing in the photography world, Kirk does not need an introduction from me, so I'll leave it to him to write a bit about himself if he wishes.
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A good opportunity to say thanks to all the moderators, and welcome and thanks to Kirk for taking on this responsibility. The forum is as useful and enjoyable as it is in large part because of all of your good work. Much appreciated!
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Thanks all. I hope to make a contribution towards civility. In the fine tradition of my late friend, Ted Harris, and the other moderators. This is such a remarkable resource that it (all the contributers) should be treated with respect.
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Excellent choice, Tuan. Good luck, Kirk!
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I agree; an excellent choise.
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Kirk, happy reading. Grin.
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When I first joined this forum, I started to get a respect for K Gittings.
I think he is a great choice.
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Excellent choice. Thanks to all the moderators, and thanks to Kirk for taking up this challenge.
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Awesome. He's been a good soul..
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I agree--Kirk is an excellent choice and it's been clear that the board needs additional mods--especially with all the spamming lately. I'd love to see another mod or two added--how about someone in a different time zone? I think Ole would be another good choice. Anyway, thanks Kirk for taking this on.
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A fine choice. Thanks to Tuan for this decision, and to Kirk for agreeing to take this on.
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Thanks Kirk for your contribution.
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A very hearty thank you to all the moderators. This is a great place!
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Kirk I can't tell if this is an honor or a liability ... but to be honest I couldn't think of a more qualified candidate ...
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That will a good distraction from long Photoshop sessions.
Congratulations!
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I'll add my thanks and congratulations to Kirk, and to all who make the forum such a special resource!
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Great choice! Kirk, thanks for taking it on.
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Kirk earns a great deal of respect. He will be a great moderator.
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The regiment agrees.......
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Great choice, and I'm sure Kirk will regret it the first time he gets dragged into moderating a juvenile argument in the lounge!
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An excellent choice, congratulations Kirk! And, thanks to the other moderators for a fine job done over the years.
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Great addition to the best forum.
Congrats Kirk
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A big Thanks! to Kirk and all the other mods for a thankless job.
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Thanks, Kirk. And to Tuan for this site and the other moderators for making this a great place to learn and share.
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I will try my best. If you have questions about any of my actions or lack thereof, email me.
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This site has been one of the most useful, and most civil, photography sites for a very long time. I thank Q-T for getting it started, and keeping it going all these years. The moderators have been splendid. Kirk, along with all the others, I appreciate your taking this on. I know of no one better qualified.
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Kirk Gittings
I will try my best. If you have questions about any of my actions or lack thereof, email me.
That's a very generous offer, Kirk, and I just hope all here appreciate what you've taken on in that regard! I don't think anyone understands the degree of pressure that's brought to bear on you all nearly every day if they haven't been a Moderator (or lived with one -- I'll be glad to host the first support group meeting at my house!). You're quite entitled to the thanks and congratulations you're getting here.
So, thanks for lending your judgment and reason to this effort; it's really testimony to the importance of the forum that you and the other mods volunteer to go through what you do.
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Yes Kirk is the right man for the job. Thanks for your work!
Armin
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ASRafferty
... I don't think anyone understands the degree of pressure that's brought to bear on you all nearly every day if they haven't been a Moderator (or lived with one -- I'll be glad to host the first support group meeting at my house!). ...
I'll be there - and I have a feeling my wife would like a support group for moderator's spouses!
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Ole Tjugen
I'll be there - and I have a feeling my wife would like a support group for moderator's spouses!
I think we'll all need a serious course of single-malt group therapy.
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Well, I've heard worse ideas than getting all the mods together from the "sister" forums to compare notes... though I don't see it happening without the ladies' auxiliary and SOME kind of "spirits" on hand. ;)
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Well I don't think that you'd even need moderators if you just eliminated using George Carlin's "7-words" when referring to other posters. In fact, considering the subject matter of the forum, you could probably even allow "tits" without too much controversy.
God bless you George Carlin -- RIP.
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Great choice!
Thanks for taking this on Kirk.
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Yes! Thanks Kirk! And thanks also to all the moderators for their efforts!
-PB
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Thank you Kirk for taking on this responsibility.
Your participation will certainly help ensure the continued quality of this site, and indeded raise it somewhat. I have to say that I have agreed with you in almost all of your posts - very well reasoned and balanced.
Thank you again.
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Thanks Michael, stay tuned for more.....
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My dear wife stumbled upon this thread after Googling my name.........after reading all this glowing praise, she wondered if she was married to the same person!
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Kirk Gittings
My dear wife stumbled upon this thread after Googling my name.........after reading all this glowing praise, she wondered if she was married to the same person!
(Chuckle)
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Give it time. People will be comparing you to Hitler eventually.
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Kirk Gittings
My dear wife stumbled upon this thread after Googling my name.........after reading all this glowing praise, she wondered if she was married to the same person!
Please tell your dear wife that, if your experience is anything like my dear husband's, she's in for nearly daily discussions of ethics, intellectual freedom, privacy, dubious marketing practices, group decision-making, and endless discussions about what "inflammatory" means!
As a veteran, I'd advise her to keep lots of chocolate in the house... quick energy for fuming and heavy pacing around rooms. :)
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Hi Kirk,
All I can say is that this will be an even better forum thanks to your participation as a moderator.
I've always found your comments rational and well thought out.
So, Kirk, good to have you on-board as a moderator and contributing forum member! :)
(Also, this would be a good time to recognize all the other moderators who have done such a great job. Thank you.)
Cheers
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hmmm..... googling your name huh?
Checking up on you eh? :)
Thanks for taking on moderating Kirk.
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Thanks Kirk-glad to have someone I know to be an accomplished artist (or is that Artiste?) on the job.
Happy day
Herb