Are Photographers Horrible People? (Page 2): I agree Jerry. I am on other forums as well, but this one is the only one that I can understand why a beginner or a novice would be...

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

I agree Jerry. I am on other forums as well, but this one is the only one that I can understand why a beginner or a novice would be hesitant to ask for advice or venture an opinion fearing a nasty snarky reply that can border on cruelty.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

One Rude Dawg wrote:

Most probably not, but could be if provoked.

"Provoked" Funny.

"Mommy, what's that man holding?"

"He's holding a camera, Billy. Stay away from him!"

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

RodeoMan wrote:

I agree Jerry. I am on other forums as well, but this one is the only one that I can understand why a beginner or a novice would be hesitant to ask for advice or venture an opinion fearing a nasty snarky reply that can border on cruelty.

I agree with your assessment Rodeo Man. Seems like the same ones offering snarky responses and nothing but.

Archboo3 Loc: Central Florida

That’s because you keep stepping in front of them just as they are getting ready to take their picture, and you stop to take a picture and the talk to someone and take your time getting out of their shot. You never looked to see if anyone was taking that shot that you just stepped in front to grab the shot they setup and then you took all day getting out out their way, even after they explain to you nicely that you were in there shot. I don,t blame them for being a little testy.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I wasn’t going to weigh in on this topic, but I decided against better judgement.

While I have enjoyed this forum, made friends here and learned a lot. I have always tried to be kind and supportive. What surprises me is the occasional aggressive, condescending and nasty comments from a few people. I find it uncalled for and harms the sense of a kind and caring community.

When I see those occasional responses, I am embarrassed for the poster and wish that they had not said anything at all.

There is no need to be condescending and nasty. Fortunately, it is rare and not the norm.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Archboo3 wrote:

That’s because you keep stepping in front of them just as they are getting ready to take their picture, and you stop to take a picture and the talk to someone and take your time getting out of their shot. You never looked to see if anyone was taking that shot that you just stepped in front to grab the shot they setup and then you took all day getting out out their way, even after they explain to you nicely that you were in there shot. I don,t blame them for being a little testy.

I think it's supposed to work the other way around. I don't expect people to make an exception for me. I wait until I have a clear shot, or I try a different angle.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

There are horrible people everywhere. I had some poor students who thought I was one of them; they couldn't handle the truth.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jaymatt wrote:

There are horrible people everywhere. I had some poor students who thought I was one of them; they couldn't handle the truth.

No one can handle truth they don't like.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

jerryc41 wrote:

No one can handle truth they don't like.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 wrote:

No one can handle truth they don't like.

For the most part....

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Scruples wrote:

First off Jerry, I hope I have never given you tha... (show quote)

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

kpmac wrote:

Define "photographer".

Anybody that takes pictures with a camera, Ken.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Earnest Botello wrote:

Anybody that takes pictures with a camera, Ken.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Longshadow wrote:

This is a photography forum.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 wrote:

This is a photography forum.