luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Since the original "pics" thread is due to my usage I thought I should ask for clarity on the subject. First of all, I would like to thank you, Shootr, for pointing out a couple of errors I have made. One, using pics as an abbreviation for the word pictures. Would you please be so kind to point out in the forum introduction/invitation or in any of the forum rules where only proper grammer, spelling, terminology and punctuation are allowed and that abbreviations and shortcuts are not. Please also show where the list of proper terminology is located.

Two, I was (mistakenly) under the impression that this forum was for anyone with any skill level or interest in photography. I would also appreciate it if you would show where in the forum rules being a professional photographer is a requirement.(I am presuming professional implies being paid for your photographic work?). Since I no longer photograph for pay, I must be on the wrong forum.

I do deeply apologize to anyone that I offended if I used the pics abbreviation in reference to your photographs. My intent was to acknowledge your work not offend. I will refrain from using this abbreviation in the future. Since most of my forum viewing and commenting is done in the early morning hours when I am extremely tired and unable to sleep I will probably not be commenting since it is hard to think about proper usage.

manderson Loc: Northeast Nebraska

I think I missed something here. Please don't stop being a participant due to something that someone else said.

Nate Loc: Ann Arbor, Mi.

It is a worthy photography forum. You have to find your way, and with limited help from the outside. see my:

Problems With UHH in General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk)

It has been moved from the section labeled Main to General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk), as it quickly headed toward 600 views.

So it goes, on The Ugly Hedgehog, just brush it off, because hanging on here can lead to important and valuable photography information.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Ah heck, I thought I invented the word Pics for quick shots and wouldn't you know it my 'professional' photographers licence just expired. Oh, no. What to do now?

JPL

Take it easy and get some rest. There are even more serious problems than this in the world some days, no need to get upset or let some comments on a photography forum spoil your mood and your day. Instead think about that maybe someone let some steam out and feels a lot better now, with your help! Be positive, also in the morning, life is too short etc...

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I won't quit. I've have enjoyed all I have learned and seeing so many wonderful photos. There are just some people here who have nothing better to do than nit-pick. Thank you for you advice I appreciate it more than you know.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

LOL!! Thank you for inventing "pics". I knew it had to be an excellent person behind it. :) I guess you and I are out of luck with our licenses. When I realized that the pictures I was getting paid for weren't nearly as much fun to do, I folded my license into an airplane and sailed it into the sunset.

Thanks for making me laugh.

Ruthiel Loc: Las Vegas

I think some people are here just to nitpick and be nasty probably they have no one at home to pick at because they have run everyone off. Don't let them bother you just be glad they don't live next door. You can comment on anything I post, abbreviate anything you want and ignore all the spelling and punctuation rules all I am interested in here is what I learn about taking good pics. I've read many comments you have made and you are a positive influence here. I read the post about pics vs photographs and all I have to say about it is REALLY? Drivel .

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Thank you, Nate, I will definitely agree with what you said and will continue to enjoy the forum despite a few arrogant persons. I think the vast majority are really great. I spent my afternoon testing out some of the tips I've picked up along the way and look forward to putting them to real use the next time I go out to take some pics.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Thank you!! I agree about the nit-pickers. Maybe their time would be better spent out taking pics or images or whatever else anyone likes to call them. There are a growing number of people here who view things in a manner similar to mine and have pointed out things I might have missed and I look forward to reading and learning from all of you/them each day. Thanks for the encouragement.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I think we're getting around to the subject of "pics" a bit late in the game. Credit where (and when) credit is due:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pic

pic (pɪk)

n., pl. pix (piks), pics. Slang.
1. motion picture.
2. photograph.
[1880–85; by shortening of picture]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.