Growing Popularity of RFF

[canonetc]

How about downloadable RFF movie clips or video of RFF'ers doing their thing?
An "RFF Video Blog" perhaps? But, nah; we'd spend all out time watching movies instead of shooting....but for lessons, tips, sharing GAS (phew!), or just interest-sake, it might be cool....

Chris
canonetc

 

[ChrisPlatt]

I agree that the moderators are too quick to cut off discussion of controversial topics.

We are more than cameras...

Chris

 

[akptc]

I'd like to see the RFF logged-in session not expire (log you out) as quickly as it does now. At least an hour would be nice.

 

[sepiareverb]

I agree that the moderators are too quick to cut off discussion of controversial topics...

Some of those threads can just seem interminable to me- I think the mods are usually pretty balanced.

 

[Calvin]

Congru on getting more popular. I suggest Stephen could launch a series of RFF souvenir exclusivly for members, like cap, softrelease etc.🙄

 

[aizan]

yeah, the m8 probably caused the jump.

a konica hexar af/rf forum is long overdue, and maybe you could hire raid to do more lens tests. and how about rangefinder workshops worldwide?

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I absolutely agree with dmr's thoughts on the 2 class member system! Please not again!

A suggestion for a minor tweak is to make email or PM notification of a gallery comment the default setting. That way one knows when someone has made a comment on one's photo in the gallery and one can respond. This would increase the functionality and interactiveness of the gallery part of RFF, which I think would be a good thing.

I agree with FrankS two times.

 

[alan davus]

As something of a hopeless Luddite, I've only really learned how to use the internet in the last year or two. What never ceases to amaze me is I can get on Rff and speak to, or voice opinions with people from the 4 corners of the Earth who share a common interest with myself. And even the divides here between analogue and digital are greeted with a fair amount of mutual respect on each side. Well done to all those responsible for running and overseeing the site. And thanks to all those members who input I so enjoy.

 

[David Murphy]

I'm just curious as to why some very active members get so bent out-of-shape at the prospect of paying a nominal (yes very small) fee to support the site via memberships. It always struck me as quite a bargain. Many members spend a hundred times that fee or more on camera gear every year.

 

[rxmd]

I'm just curious as to why some very active members get so bent out-of-shape at the prospect of paying a nominal (yes very small) fee to support the site via memberships. It always struck me as quite a bargain. Many members spend a hundred times that fee or more on camera gear every year.

I guess it's more a dislike of the idea of showing publicly who is a site sponsor and who isn't. That's something I wouldn't like either, because it creates a two-tier system of members where some members are better than others.

I guess few people would have a problem with premium memberships if it wasn't publicly shown. That way, if you want to support RFF, get a premium membership and free ads. Then again, this is less profitable for RFF vis-a-vis the $2-for-everyone ads, so in effect RFF would have less money, so a premium membership with free ads creates more problems than it addresses.

If people just want to support RFF, a simple PayPal button would do the job. If people want to place lots of ads, maybe a reduced "bulk fee" (pay $20, get 15 ads) would be less disruptive.

 

[David Murphy]

I guess it's more a dislike of the idea of showing publicly who is a site sponsor and who isn't. That's something I wouldn't like either, because it creates a two-tier system of members where some members are better than others.

I guess few people would have a problem with premium memberships if it wasn't publicly shown. That way, if you want to support RFF, get a premium membership and free ads. Then again, this is less profitable for RFF vis-a-vis the $2-for-everyone ads, so in effect RFF would have less money, so a premium membership with free ads creates more problems than it addresses.

If people just want to support RFF, a simple PayPal button would do the job. If people want to place lots of ads, maybe a reduced "bulk fee" (pay $20, get 15 ads) would be less disruptive.

Sounds good to me. The problem with $2 ads is that it's not worth it to post items less than about $50 or so. For example you will see a lot less FSU gear, film, etc. posted here with the $2 ad rate. If there were a block rate for ads I'd snap at it immediately;

 

[LOOP]

Uploading photo and other ideas

Uploading photo and other ideas

I'd like it would be possible to upload pictures directly through apple i photo, as on Photo Net.
More discussions on pictures than technics.
No discussion on Leica M8.

Amicalement RFF c'est super !:angel:

 

[migtex]

Making RFF better would include increasing the bandwidth and storage capacity so we can upload larger images. This is a big one for me. It would include more contests to get people shooting. A batch uploader function for the gallery would be REALLY NICE.

This is good one.. but cost money.. regarding more of Free expression it's cheapper (so to speak) but will cost Mods time on where to step in and ask for people not speak so loud! But do not silent them. Avoid the "political correct" atitude.
And Congrats to All.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

If people just want to support RFF, a simple PayPal button would do the job.

But not everyone uses Paypal. I don't, so I can't place
a pay-as-you-go ad, nor could I make a contribution.

Chris

 

[kshapero]

I have been using Paypal forever and it works great for me. Why not to use it?

 

[ChrisPlatt]

I found out the hard way that Paypal's "buyer protection" is but a myth.

Paypal is fine for individuals selling items, but a commercial website
selling stuff should have something more professional,
e.g. accepting credit cards via their own secure server.

Chris

 

[dmr]

I guess it's more a dislike of the idea of showing publicly who is a site sponsor and who isn't. That's something I wouldn't like either, because it creates a two-tier system of members where some members are better than others.

It's how I feel valued by the site operator. I want to be valued for my contributions to the forums and gallery, not for my financial contributions.

However, for the current time, it seems to be a moot point as the new operator has said that $$$ contributions are not necessary. This is subsidized by a business.

I don't know if I will ever buy a Bessa, but if I do, I know who I will go to first. It's a Good Thing<tm> for the site sponsor.

If people just want to support RFF, a simple PayPal button would do the job.

Quite a few people will not use Paypal.

I'm one of them.

Why?

It doesn't matter. It's nobody's business but the person who chooses to use or not use Paypal.

I'm sure CQ has a "real" merchant account for credit cards. That would work. For those who are shy about plugging in their card number on line, a street address to send a check would work.

But that's a moot point. The current sponsor says no payment is necessary.

If people want to place lots of ads, maybe a reduced "bulk fee" (pay $20, get 15 ads) would be less disruptive.

Yes, make a deal for bulk-rate ads for those who want to trade and trade and trade, but please don't designate those who subscribe to an all-you-can-spew ad buffet as "gold members" or "premium members" or things like that.

 

[jarski]

good news! RF's need new users to stay alive, but main reason for me join this forum
is relatively mature user base.
but I hope this place wont turn to a play ground for younglings only,
would not like to see new "Whats best Leica-M camera" poll every week, for example.
I've seen that happen one Mac forum I've followed for years,
those zillion "help! my iPod just frozen" basicly alienated from that place..
I prefer shut up and read what more experienced ones have to say.

edit: I do have my sins too, though.. just in case somebody now checks my old posts 😀

 

[VinceC]

I'm just curious as to why some very active members get so bent out-of-shape at the prospect of paying a nominal (yes very small) fee to support the site via memberships. It always struck me as quite a bargain.

Yes and no. The success of RFF is due to the quality of its members and, for want of a better phrase, the "intellectual property" value that RFF members contribute to the site. Because of the welcoming climate, I think many longtime members have spent a lot of time answering basic questions that, on other sites, would be rudely dismissed or ridiculed. In this respect, they already contribute to RFF in the form of community service. As was found last year, it is disrepectful to ask volunteers to suddenly start paying for the privilege to volunteer.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

I still say it's the black background! 😉

Chris