Florian1234
it's just hide and seek
Hey there,
after I wrote one a bit provoking comment over at flickr to a rather boring photo of people walking down the street "shot" from behind them without all geometry or feeling, that guy who made it simply wrote back that I should shut up and f*ck off. - what the ***???
How childish are people, please?
That same guy posted a photo of a tomb stone with the name "Ficken" on it, which, in German, is the also a word for to make love on the physical side, you know. He put there the title (translated) "f*cked into the grave".
I then wrote a comment that I don't understand his point and that it would be not very correct on the ethical side.
Again I should f*ck off and keep that ethical stuff for myself, since he would have a problem with some of my street photography results.
Gentlemen, do I see this way to fragile or is he simply childish and worth to ignore?
I did not encounter this kind of attitude on Flickr. It sometimes - but with a really big portion of irony - on a German Leica forum. But never that directly yet.
Comments, please?
after I wrote one a bit provoking comment over at flickr to a rather boring photo of people walking down the street "shot" from behind them without all geometry or feeling, that guy who made it simply wrote back that I should shut up and f*ck off. - what the ***???
How childish are people, please?That same guy posted a photo of a tomb stone with the name "Ficken" on it, which, in German, is the also a word for to make love on the physical side, you know. He put there the title (translated) "f*cked into the grave".
I then wrote a comment that I don't understand his point and that it would be not very correct on the ethical side.
Again I should f*ck off and keep that ethical stuff for myself, since he would have a problem with some of my street photography results.
Gentlemen, do I see this way to fragile or is he simply childish and worth to ignore?
I did not encounter this kind of attitude on Flickr. It sometimes - but with a really big portion of irony - on a German Leica forum. But never that directly yet.
Comments, please?
Tuolumne
Veteran
Just ignore him. He's a stranger on the Internet. People can and will say anything.
/T
/T
VictorM.
Well-known
I've rarely seen honest comments on Flickr. The worst pictures are praised.
MickH
Well-known
Florian, the web is full of this type of Arschl*ch. Ignore him and move on.
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Roger Hicks
Veteran
Why does a stupid, ignorant, arrogant insult from a stranger matter so much?
But it does...
Cheers,
R.
But it does...
Cheers,
R.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
If you don't want people leaving comments about your pics good or otherwise why post them on flickr. The guys being a bit precious I feel.
I agree with the remark about the lavish praise on some very ordinary pics ... it seems that there's a bit of a club type back slapping thing going on there at times.
There's no such fawning behaviour in our galley that I've noticed!
I agree with the remark about the lavish praise on some very ordinary pics ... it seems that there's a bit of a club type back slapping thing going on there at times.
There's no such fawning behaviour in our galley that I've noticed!
sojournerphoto
Veteran
jody36
Well-known
ignore him. But flickr isnt a photo critique site. I never offer any and dont want any. If i like a photo I just tell the artist so.
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
There are plenty of wierdos knocking around but add into the mix the anonimity of the internet and you get some interesting exchanges. I imagine the quality of the individuals photography says a great deal.
On the topic of Flickr comments. I personally found it too much of a club type feel with reciprocal commenting abounding. Here you get a wide variety of comments from the simple "Nice pic" to a more detailed semi critique. However, even when someone here has told me why they dislike one of my pictures it has always been done with a generous and reasonable spirit.
Some people just can't take anything but praise.
On the topic of Flickr comments. I personally found it too much of a club type feel with reciprocal commenting abounding. Here you get a wide variety of comments from the simple "Nice pic" to a more detailed semi critique. However, even when someone here has told me why they dislike one of my pictures it has always been done with a generous and reasonable spirit.
Some people just can't take anything but praise.
bmattock
Veteran
I don't leave too many comments, and never bother with anything negative or insulting, I don't know what the point would be. To show how clever I am? To teach someone a valuable lesson? I suppose it would invite a retaliation of some sort, and I have no interest in that.
You asked for comments, so here is mine: grow up.
You asked for comments, so here is mine: grow up.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
sure there is.
Florian1234 said:
I wouldn't leave a negative comment on Flickr. That's not what the place is about. As stated above, it's not about photo critiques. It's really somewhere between a photo gallery and a social networking site. That said, I still think it's the best online gallery, the best place to post and see photos, and meet like-minded photographers. If you're serious about photography, I think you get the biggest bang out of Flickr when you spend some time cultivating your contacts and groups.
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Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I guess flickr has the numbers so what can be a mild back slap in our forum will turn into a dozen gushing appraisals on flickr.
I have some pics on that site but I really don't like it much!
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Thardy
Veteran
Totally agree with one addition. Social networking implies that one has at least rudimentary social skills.
gb hill
Veteran
I would just ignore him. If he is one of your contacts you can give him the boot. I think I was one of your first contacts & I always enjoy seeing your photos comming across my contact stream. I have met some great people on flickr. There are some really good street photo groups.
CK Dexter Haven
Well-known
I don't quite understand why you would take the time to 'critique' a "boring" photo in the first place. Flickr is a big place. There are a jillion "boring" photographs, devoid of your 'good picture criteria': geometry and feeling. Is it your responsibility to let each photographer know what's missing? You admit your comment was "provoking." What's your agenda? Demonstrating your superiority?
Flickr also has a huge amount of really fantastic photography. I'd recommend you spend your time admiring the good stuff, rather than trying to educate a 'lesser photographer.' Personally, i don't leave a lot of feedback, because it's meaningless unless the originator of the work has some regard for my opinion. What i do, though, is 'FAVORITE' images that i respond to in a very positive way. That gives the photographer some positive feedback, and it serves to keep all of those images in a virtual catalog for me or anyone else to refer to.
The best way to find good stuff on flickr is to go through the Favorites of a good photographer who shares your sensibilities. That process leads you to more and more good photographers/photography. There is so much on flickr that i spend time there every day, and wear myself out going through so many images.....
Flickr also has a huge amount of really fantastic photography. I'd recommend you spend your time admiring the good stuff, rather than trying to educate a 'lesser photographer.' Personally, i don't leave a lot of feedback, because it's meaningless unless the originator of the work has some regard for my opinion. What i do, though, is 'FAVORITE' images that i respond to in a very positive way. That gives the photographer some positive feedback, and it serves to keep all of those images in a virtual catalog for me or anyone else to refer to.
The best way to find good stuff on flickr is to go through the Favorites of a good photographer who shares your sensibilities. That process leads you to more and more good photographers/photography. There is so much on flickr that i spend time there every day, and wear myself out going through so many images.....
fbf
Well-known
jmarcus
Well-known
Real photographers can accept criticism without flipping out.
jmarcus
Well-known
Please feel free to comment on my pictures at Flickr, the link is in my sig.
easyrider
Photo addict
Flickr is a jungle
Flickr is a jungle
I have a free account on Flickr and find it useful sometimes when shooting an event. I send the URL to the group. I would not worry too much about any comments.
Here is a belly dance troupe I shot last year:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Naditu+Belly+Dance+troupe&ss=2&z=t
I recently signed up for Smugmug and I think I prefer that.
http://www.profsglamourpix.com/gallery/5751908_GZ9Yu#355521038_oip7o
Sorry, neither gallery is shot with an RF. My two Barnack's and Rolleis -- a 35 and an 2 1/4 only get occasional use these days.
Flickr is a jungle
I have a free account on Flickr and find it useful sometimes when shooting an event. I send the URL to the group. I would not worry too much about any comments.
Here is a belly dance troupe I shot last year:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Naditu+Belly+Dance+troupe&ss=2&z=t
I recently signed up for Smugmug and I think I prefer that.
http://www.profsglamourpix.com/gallery/5751908_GZ9Yu#355521038_oip7o
Sorry, neither gallery is shot with an RF. My two Barnack's and Rolleis -- a 35 and an 2 1/4 only get occasional use these days.
bmattock
Veteran
I would venture to guess that most photographers on Flickr are not 'real photographers', but just average, everyday people who like to take photos and put them online to share with family and friends. Perhaps surprisingly, most of them probably are not that interested in criticism, constructive or otherwise.
But frankly, if I understood the first post correctly, he stated that he posted a 'provocative' criticism and then was taken aback when the person was (gasp) provoked.
That's not 'criticism', that's being boorish and crass, apparently for the fun of it.
I'd be a little cranky too, but I would not have bothered to respond to our O/P here when he acted like that. I'd just block him and go on about my life.