Always keep this in mind...as much as we all enjoy comments and responses to our own postings, true participation means you would also afford that friendly courtesy to commenting on other members posts too.
Consider this: If you expect others to comment on your photos, then for each photo you post, consider posting about 5 comments (or more
) to others photos in return. It only takes a few minutes. That's really what makes our friendly community "alive".
No nudity or links to.
No obscene or inappropriate language or links to.
"Find out what your fellow photographers think of your photos. Be prepared to graciously accept honest constructive criticisms and compliments. Post your "better" photos selectively (not intended as an extension of the Sharing forums)."
One important aspect of receiving a critiques, is to accept them. Being defensive about criticism will soon result in not getting any. Critiques are like market research. You want to get what people really think. Challenging critiques is not the point. Accepting them graciously is.
Asking someone to expound on something can be helpful too.
Posting Rules for viewing pleasure
Image Size will not exceed 800 pixels wide, 800 pixels high.
In your Subject Line, always state in simple terms what the photo is.
Limit the use of Smilies and Font Fomatting.
Kindly abide by the following:
1) No double posting. Do not post the same photos in more than one forum.
2)Critiques Corner would tend be more conducive to a single distinct photo in any posting. You may ask specifically for a comparison critique between two photos.
If you have a series of photos you want to share, use a link to your personal gallery.
3) Don't edit someone else's photo's without asking permission. Ask using the PM (Private Message) function.
We can better appreciate your photos if there aren’t so many in a single post competing for our attention. QUALITY not QUANTITY
4) Do not make several consecutive photo postings, spread them out over time, at least several hours.
5) Do not respond to your own posts unless asked a direct question or adding relevant commentary. You do not have to respond with "Thank you" to your posts. This keeps fresh posts moving through and is common forum etiquette.
This ensures:
1) Forums keep their unique purpose.
2) Those with dial-up ISP's don't wait too long for images to download, or when internet traffic is busy.
3) Keeps posts and viewing opportunities moving and fresh.
Message (& Photography) Standards:
Bad language is simply not necessary. Even implied language is not acceptable such as posting a few letters with underscores or substituted characters, and the same goes for "internet acronyms". With internet acronyms, just because it isn't spelled out, doesn't mean it is not offensive.
Implied language is no different than just spelling it out.
The rules posted are not intended to be a exhaustive list of do's and don'ts. So use good sense and sensitivity.
If you have the slightest doubt, then don't.
That instinct will likely be right.
Think of this in terms of photos posted as well.
Digital Photography is for everyone, all ages, and all walks of life. That is what our friendly community is all about.
NOW SEE A STEP-BY-STEP "HOW TO POST A PHOTO" at:
http://therealdotin.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3
Thanks again for your ongoing support.
Best regards,
Sharing Digital Photography Online
