Good article about toxic photographers: I thought this was interesting. Especially as it was written by someone with a non-Western culture point of view. I think some of the points he...

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Good article about toxic photographers,

Jul 21, 2020 08:48:41 #

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

I thought this was interesting. Especially as it was written by someone with a non-Western culture point of view.
I think some of the points he makes could very well pertain to some on this site.

https://petapixel.com/2020/07/20/why-toxic-photographers-pose-a-big-threat-to-the-camera-industry/

Jul 21, 2020 09:25:43 #

JBRIII

The real problem is human nature. From what I have read, older archers don't like the new (relatively) super bows which are TOO easy to use, amateur radio operators don't like the new license which does not require knowing morse code, some amareur astronomers don't like the newer goto scopes which require no knowledge of anything beyond how to level a tripod and use a cell phone in some cases. Many of us hate change, need to feel special, etc., etc.

This type of discussion probably probably has been repeated on many blogs, just change the word camera, for bow, telescope, etc.

Jul 21, 2020 09:33:13 #

lesdmd Loc: Middleton Wi via N.Y.C. & Cleveland

A surprising number of people, not only on this site or related to photography need affirmation from others to make it through the day. Hearing that what they say, own and do is “best” gives these people a sense of worth.
Does anyone recall the bumper stickers printed with “He who dies with the most toys, wins”? It was amusing, had its moment of appeal. After consideration, The real question, is since everyone dies, what should one “have’” to be considered a winner.

Jul 21, 2020 09:44:14 #

lesdmd Loc: Middleton Wi via N.Y.C. & Cleveland

JBRIII wrote:

The real problem is human nature. From what I have... (show quote)

Well said !!

Jul 21, 2020 18:22:25 #

Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal

JBRIII wrote:

The real problem is human nature. From what I have... (show quote)

Well, yes . There ae some people like that- here, any/everywhere.
"Did ya grind your own minerals on a rock to develop your home made film in your basement?"
I know a lot of other people, too.
Bows? New 50s HAVE to pull to 50- else they don't work right. That old 50 also works at 30, 0r 40.
Part of radio guys is being helpful and available in emergencies. No mike? Morse. No Morse- useless. Toys
My brother was starstuck. Knows the constellations- American,Alaskan, Southern- and the stories for them.
He can point them out and explain them by just looking up. Can these cell phone guys do that?
Same with cameras.
I bring out my modified Kodak Signature using 120 film making 6x7 negatives. Oohs and ahhs. EXCEPT ..
The iPhone guys NEED to explain how much more useful it is to have a phone like that to take pictures.
Googlespurts abound. See you, look it up, and for 20 seconds they can recite a disparaging opinion.
"Is that a ~gasp~ D80?" "Is that Iskra ~groan~ a film camera?" Drama- as long as they have an audience.
I told you guys about getting my niece an Instax Wide? She loves it. Take a picture- have a picture. Now!
Smallish family wedding- got "old man" crap for bringing a dozen "disposable" cameras. Got 10 back!
Made double prints, and the happy couple got a full set in a "olde" style wedding album binder.
"Honey- nobody will ever be as young, nor as pretty, as they are now. Some you'll never see again".

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Jul 22, 2020 08:12:59 #