artBob Loc: Near Chicago

Boys, boys! I have said I will obey the rules here, as they are explained. Perhaps a reading problem. Now that "editing" includes putting A PART of a photo IN MY OWN CREATION, I won't do that here. Clear.

Is it as clear to you that the selfish and fearful rules here weaken, if not your own abilities as photographers, certainly those who want to become better?

Is it hard for you to understand that discussing a rule and breaking it are two different things?

Are any of these why you are hijacking this thread about a work of mine that violates NONE of the rules here?

Are you so selfish that you do not want other photographers to know what are their RIGHTS and COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONS in the larger world they inhabit?

Just to repeat, hoping to stop any further posts made under mistaken assumptions:
1. I understand, NOW, the extent of the rule of "no editing," which continued to expand from my real world experiences of "editing."
2. The work I posted at the top of this thread, BREAKS NO UHH RULES.
3. There could be a valuable discussion of COPYRIGHT and CRITIQUE in general, NOT as it relates to UHH--IN GENERAL. I think that is worthwhile.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

So why are you belaboring this here? Are you hijacking your own thread?

Why not simply open a separate thread about copyright and discuss it there?

JoeJoe

And still no apology for being a Thief....

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

Aha! Caught out, I am! Hijacking my own thread! Why not? Not taking the advice of an astute commentator to open another thread! Dang me! Ah jes loves da bossy massa. What's WRONG with me?!

And, how am I avoiding being crucified as a thief, next to the savior of, the savior of....... the...? Well, I shoulda just run up to Pontus Pilate and said, "although I'm not guilty of being a thief, PUHLEESE crucify me as one!"

Now that I've admitted how terrible I am to these two gentlemen, I have nothing more to say to them.

I do still hope that any who have not be drivel-driven away, might still comment on the art, its composition and content as a holistic communication.

Only if some discussion about the work comes up will I respond.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

You are clearly at the center of your imaginary universe. You will never grow up.

JoeJoe

You took without permission... Please show where you requested permission to use my work..... Hence you are a Thief.... All your posts will now have "And where did you steal these images from"... Just to give them uniformity and cohesion and truth

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

I would have thought that someone who claims to be as knowledgeable as you do would perceive the difference between being hated - which takes more energy than you are worth- and just being despised for your displayed character.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Dave, through out this thread there is an often employed technique by AB. If you don't like the message, attack the messenger. This, next of mine, might be seen as following that technique but, I find this from Bob deeply offensive on many levels, "Dang me! Ah jes loves da bossy massa.”

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I've reported that to Admin since I don't (currently) have moderator controls and I'm not sure if Linary is available.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

For someone who purports expertise in art, you ought take some more ...or at least better...art history courses... you really ought know the difference between the two common types of rupestral art: pictographs and petroglyphs.
But you just bluff and bluster your way through, don’t you? I do hope your courses are offered gratis!

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Good God! I missed that arrant racist rant!

That racist S.O.B. needs to be out of here...NOW!

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

You, ugly, and the rest need to wise up. Racist? I taught in Project Upward Bound, helped in the Hough in Cleveland, lived in black neighborhoods, and to this day continue to tutor and mentor in a local community.

That you jump to that conclusion in your desperation is but another example of your irrational dislike, and personal attacks.

Clue: check the dictionary for iRONY.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Where you taught or where you "helped" obviously didn't teach you anything. that phrasing is a racial slur and your claim of irony doesn't change that.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

It was just one more display of your character! You really can’t help that it shows, I suppose, but it does!

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

To close this out---

I, too, have written to ADMIN. I am displeased with your flimsy attempts at character assassination.

Since those of you seeing racism seem to be incapable of rising above emotion and prejudice to the level of reason, let me help you.

I could have written;
"Jawohl, mein commandant. Your orders ist mein command!"
or some other such.

Why didn't I? I've no real idea, except that I am much closer to black kids than other oppressed. They mock uppity, privileged whites in that manner. That you did not know that might speak volumes about your position and racism.

I am through with this thread, not wanting others to have to hurt their minds with the nastiness thrown around here.