Hi ShelterCove, I am new to this hobby and have been reading as many articles as I can, on lots of different websites in an attempt to learn more. When I found "Ugly hedgehog" I was so impressed with the amount of advice and posts on this site that I joined.
I decided to register on the forum to be able to ask questions and get feedback, so far everyone has been very helpful. So don't give up on the site just because of a small rude minority. Look at the good guys on here who have a lot to offer and give their advice freely. Take from the advice what you need and just ignore the ignorant ones, they are not worth worrying about.
I would also echo your thanks to all who share their knowledge so freely, a big thank you to all of you.
ShelterCove wrote:
I'm so disappointed in how many times some people are downright rude in this group. I joined so I could learn more about photography, not to be assaulted by bad behavior. A person asks a question about something they don't know about and before you know some of the responders are having a shoutin' match.
There are so many areas where there is no right or wrong. It's OK. Opinions differ but that doesn't mean you have to be Ugly about it.
There is a big difference between giving constructive criticism and being a nasty critic. Remember that old saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at all"? That's where the constructive part comes in. Find a way to provide feedback without being a jerk.
(Flack helmet now on!)
P.S. The utmost respect and admiration to the many who willingly share their knowledge, always have a kind word, and who go above and beyond with details, and links, and fixing images, and answering the same question more than once, and pointing a person to a prior topic, and making people feel welcome.
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