Photography and Politics

**Jody_S** · 2-Sep-2016, 06:40

Statistically, the average person has 1 testicle. That fact doesn't tell you much about the distribution of testicles in the general population. Similarly, I don't think an anonymous poll will tell you all that much about the merits of any given LFPF thread. A majority may be perfectly fine with a discussion, but a small-yet-vocal minority objects to a thread because it doesn't follow their personal views on the topic, not because it's in any way offensive.

**BrianShaw** · 2-Sep-2016, 07:18

Citation please! Ha ha ha.

**Ralph Barker** · 2-Sep-2016, 07:53

Originally Posted by BrianShaw

Citation please! Ha ha ha.

The trick is that the "statistically average person" includes women.

**BrianShaw** · 2-Sep-2016, 07:55

Oh. It's still early out here. I missed that subtlety. How embarrassing.

So can we please have this thread deleted, or must I live the rest of my miserable life with my noggin hung in shame?

P.s. Cancel earlier request. I get it now. No proof necessary.

**Jody_S** · 2-Sep-2016, 09:24

Originally Posted by BrianShaw

Oh. It's still early out here. I missed that subtlety. How embarrassing.

So can we please have this thread deleted, or must I live the rest of my miserable life with my noggin hung in shame?

P.s. Cancel earlier request. I get it now. No proof necessary.

You put me on the spot there. Google wasn't immediately forthcoming with links.

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**Ralph Barker** · 2-Sep-2016, 14:43

Originally Posted by BrianShaw

Oh. It's still early out here. I missed that subtlety. How embarrassing.

So can we please have this thread deleted, or must I live the rest of my miserable life with my noggin hung in shame?

P.s. Cancel earlier request. I get it now. No proof necessary.

Even if we delete the thread, Brian, it will live forever in the Web archives (or, at least until the next comet strikes). Sorry.

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**Jac@stafford.net** · 2-Sep-2016, 15:05

Originally Posted by Ralph Barker

Even if we delete the thread, Brian, it will live forever in the Web archives (or, at least until the next comet strikes). Sorry.

And there in the subtext is the way to immortalize a photo! Place your worst, most cliche photo on some popular web site and it will live on forever!
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**Vaughn** · 3-Sep-2016, 20:31

I would voluntarily leave before having to watch that again!

**Sal Santamaura** · 3-Sep-2016, 20:56

Originally Posted by Greg Davis

I think that anytime someone trolls in a thread the software should replace all their posts with this video...

That's a bit harsh for first-time trolling. However, it's entirely appropriate for "bitch about the moderators" posts.

**rdenney** · 19-Sep-2016, 05:24

Based in part on comments in this thread, we have revised the guidelines a bit and our approach to moderation a bit more. Please see the announcement in the news section (http://www.largeformatphotography.in...delines-Posted), and please read the revised Usage Guidelines.

Rick "respectfully submitted" Denney