New Rule...

[Mark Sawyer]

New Rule: No fair posting images with the caveat, "This is only a test image".

Or am I being too grumpy?

[Vaughn]

Second new rule:

No posting new rules with the question, "Am I being too grumpy?"

[Heroique]

Prohibited from this moment on:

Quoting the image beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image…

Stern reprimand for first infraction, mandatory dismissal for second.

[rdenney]

Prohibited from this moment on:

Quoting the image beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image…

Stern reprimand for first infraction, mandatory dismissal for second.

No complimenting, in intriguing detail, an image that may be 174 pages back in the thread, without any clue as to which image is being complimented.

Rick "at least provide a freaking link" Denney

[Doremus Scudder]

Prohibited from this moment on:

Quoting the image beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image, beneath the image…

Stern reprimand for first infraction, mandatory dismissal for second.

I agree whole-heartedly!

Mark,
I don't mind people labeling an image as "test" or "not final" or "in progress," etc., especially when they are looking for help for a problem printing, etc. And, let's face it, some images are tests.

Vaughn,
I think it's okay to ask the community here if one is being too grumpy (or picky or hard, etc.). Do you think I'm being too lenient?

Best,

Doremus

[Vaughn]

Vaughn,
I think it's okay to ask the community here if one is being too grumpy (or picky or hard, etc.). Do you think I'm being too lenient?

Vaughn

PS...I'm with Heroique! Eight to ten copies of the same image, one right after the other is a bit much...dismissal is too good for them! Or am I being intolerant?

[Mark Sawyer]

Mark,
I don't mind people labeling an image as "test" or "not final" or "in progress," etc., especially when they are looking for help for a problem printing, etc. And, let's face it, some images are tests.

I admit it, I was just being a grump when I posted!

Posting test when looking for information to sort out a problem is fine, of course, but I've noticed on this and most other groups and forums a proclivity to posting images with the comment, "just testing a new lens" or such, and it feels like the image is disqualified before I even look at it.

I'll try being less grumpy, if only as a test...

[jcoldslabs]

I've noticed on this and most other groups and forums a proclivity to posting images with the comment, "just testing a new lens" or such, and it feels like the image is disqualified before I even look at it.

I'm guilty of this sometimes, but I never intend to hide my ego (or forestall criticism) behind the fact that the image is a mere test. In most cases I am trying out a new batch of old, off-beat film and I post my test shots with exposure and development info in the off-chance that it may help someone else who comes across the same film in the future and is looking for a reference point.

Jonathan

[Jody_S]

I generally do quote the original post with the image, for several reasons:

1) I often don't know which image someone else is talking about when they comment, and have to scroll back trying to figure that out; I sometimes don't bother so I miss the critiques.

2) I often comment on one image among several posted by a given individual; it's easier to repost that image than to spell out which one I'm talking about ("3rd image in post #...")

3) If you're going to have a substantive comment on, or critique of an image, the only way you can really appreciate what that person is talking about is if you have the comment and image both within your immediate view or attention span.

However. if someone else is already commenting on an image, I see no need to repost that same image again because all of the above conditions will not apply. I didn't know the reposting was annoying people, but I think with this group of people it would be hard to find anything in the world that isn't annoying to one member or another. Love your Dallmeyer 5B? There are people here who are annoyed by the whole 'vintage lens' thing, and even more annoyed by 'soft focus'. Tack-sharp landscape with a modern lens? I'm annoyed that all our landscapes look the same. Out of focus, 'soft' landscape with same modern lens? Someone will be annoyed with your bad technique. Never post any images? People will be annoyed that you criticize others without ever posting your own work. Can't win with a bunch of grumpy old men, so you might as well embrace your inner imp.

[Vaughn]

Actually, Jody, we're just pissed that it is not our image being reposted ad nasuem...

like this:

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...scapes/page584