leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

When I first joined UHH, I was excited to indulge in the posts. I was looking forward to learning more about photography. I am an amateur at best, love just getting out in nature and taking photos. And, UHH has plenty of members who are willing to help and share their expertise. On the other hand, there are far too many "EXPERTS" I use that rem very loosely) who think the sun rises and sets in their asses when it comes to photography. They don't mind pointing out top you that the post you just made has been debated before, at least 5 pages of debates on it. They don't mind pointing out how stupid you are..."JUST READ YOUR MANUAL" is their favorite expression. Now, the "c**p de gras" is that UHH, like most, if not ALL media sites, are run and controlled be a bunch of liberal zealots. They believe if you don't do what they say, how they say, and when they say, you are WRONG, and your posts will be deleted. Well, UHH gestapo, delete my posts if you want, delete me if you want, but I will not be silenced. And all of you i***ts who think you are so important, so great that you can tell others what to do, SHOVE IT!! I realize the UHH gestapo and other liberal members will be foaming at the mouth over this post, I just do give as big crap. I will stay active till this time tomorrow, give all who want a chance to respond, and brand me as a UHH d******c t*******t, then I will say, no, I won't say, I will just silently slip back into the past when I wasn't a member of this liberal left, self-righteous group. Now, I realize some of you do not belong in that group you know who you are. Buit for anyone who does, if the shoe fits, lace those babies up!

Stephan G

I suggest that a dive into a good lexicon will help as to what "liberal" and "zealot" denote. Misuse of terms does not move discussions forward.

One thing being a constipated ranter does make one worse. QED.

This qualifies as Attic fodder.

FL Streetrodder

When, and if, you read Lefty's diatribe, please don't think all Floridians are of this ilk!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

You must lave little exposure to the vast differences in people in a social environment.

Or a pipe dream of how the world should be.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

It is with great trepidation that I respond to this. I see a tiny bit of what you say, but most are reasonable and non-combative in their replies. I think you have over-reacted to the interchange on UHH. There are some really wise old sages on UHH, and I have learned a lot from them. Long ago I learned how to separate the wheat from the chaff on this forum. I have my favorites for advice and dismiss the rest. People will be people wherever you go. I think you can be happy here if you lower your threshold of pain a bit.

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

For your information, Sir, I DID NOT misuse any terms, I meant exactly what I said. If that melts your butter, so be it.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Yes, there are people on UHH that post without reading all the preceding posts, that put you down for what they consider stupid questions, that act superior, etc.

But those kinds of people are on EVERY forum I have come across. You have to learn to tune them out. There are many on UHH that are helpful, give good advice, and will go out of their way to solve a problem. I don't believe you will find a different photography forum that does not have those characteristics.

I believe UHH is valuable in spite of the problems you mention. But, of course, it's your choice to stay or leave. Good luck.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Agreed.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Sorry. this group is made up of people. People, some are smart, some are stupid, some are nice and then some a stupid and nasty. In this blog we learn to live with all of them.

DanCulleton

I thought this was a photography forum.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Only in stories is any society perfect.
And I'd be very leery of those. Maybe even scared.

There was one guy who tried to make the perfect society........

BebuLamar

And I thought that "Liberal" means you can do anything you want??? Or it's the new definition of "Liberal" means bad?

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Adios!

Dr Grump Loc: Southern New England

Lefty: You say you won't be silenced but it looks like you are going to silence yourself after tomorrow. Goodbye and good luck

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Notice how lately more words are being re-defined?