John Lawrence
Well-known
I've learnt a lot since I started reading the threads here. Obviously not all are to my taste, so I read what interests me and ignore those that don't.
It is interesting though the way some threads start with one topic and then morph into something else.
It is interesting though the way some threads start with one topic and then morph into something else.
Gumby
Veteran
For me it's neither love, hate, or indifference. I 'like', 'dislike' and 'tolerate'. 
There is a wide breadth of knowledge levels, experience levels (they are not necessarily the same thing), and personality types. Just as with PNet, it sometimes takes a lot of toleranace to understand these differences. Some days I find myself more patient than others but, overall, I try to have a good time no matter where I go and encounter a bunch of highly-passionate people.
There is a wide breadth of knowledge levels, experience levels (they are not necessarily the same thing), and personality types. Just as with PNet, it sometimes takes a lot of toleranace to understand these differences. Some days I find myself more patient than others but, overall, I try to have a good time no matter where I go and encounter a bunch of highly-passionate people.
ElectroWNED
Well-known
I find this forum to be one of the most helpful, insightful places on the internet. Perhaps that is the result of rangefinders being expensive hobbies, so we have a number of older, wiser posters.
Michael Markey
Veteran
I look at this forum most nights. It is ,without doubt, very helpful and informative. I feel that I have gained so much from it and the helpful people that contribute to it .
Having all this experience and knowledge available is a remarkable thing.
Having all this experience and knowledge available is a remarkable thing.
chris000
Landscaper
There is such a wide variety of stuff posted here. Some of it is useful, some of it is fun, some of it is frightening! But that's what makes it interesting - how could I not carry on reading?
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
The only thing I really dislike are pompous posts criticizing gear talk. Hey, if you don't want to talk about gear, fine - but don't assume your position is somehow superior to that of others that engage in technical talk.
I personally don't talk much about my photography because it's a *visual medium*. Non-technical discussions leave me cold most times, I just go and do it instead. I realize some people can discuss it in a meaningful way, but it doesn't mean that they're better than those discussing gear and other technical issues.
Grrr.
I personally don't talk much about my photography because it's a *visual medium*. Non-technical discussions leave me cold most times, I just go and do it instead. I realize some people can discuss it in a meaningful way, but it doesn't mean that they're better than those discussing gear and other technical issues.
Grrr.
photogdave
Shops local
I check out RFF every day.
I love the Gallery the best.
But I also like gear threads, bag threads, "which Summicron should I buy?' threads, photo critiques and the classifieds.
I agree with Ken Ford; I don't understand why people get so upset about gear threads. Don't read 'em and go poke around in the Gallery!
I agree with Keith; we should (and mostly do) have patience for those new to photography or new to rangefinders.
From what I understand the forum search has never worked very well here. I don't know if it's fixed yet but I don't mind the repeat of topics and queries. Just because I read a certain thread last year doesn't mean new member X did, or could find it easily through a search.
I miss some of the "old timers" who were regular friendly faces when I first joined. We used to have more ladies too, and I miss them.
I don't like how some members state their viewpoints as indisputable fact. That kind of attitude belongs elsewhere. None of us is right 100% of the time except for me.
I love the Gallery the best.
But I also like gear threads, bag threads, "which Summicron should I buy?' threads, photo critiques and the classifieds.
I agree with Ken Ford; I don't understand why people get so upset about gear threads. Don't read 'em and go poke around in the Gallery!
I agree with Keith; we should (and mostly do) have patience for those new to photography or new to rangefinders.
From what I understand the forum search has never worked very well here. I don't know if it's fixed yet but I don't mind the repeat of topics and queries. Just because I read a certain thread last year doesn't mean new member X did, or could find it easily through a search.
I miss some of the "old timers" who were regular friendly faces when I first joined. We used to have more ladies too, and I miss them.
I don't like how some members state their viewpoints as indisputable fact. That kind of attitude belongs elsewhere. None of us is right 100% of the time except for me.
MickH
Well-known
I love it. The people here are the only real friends I've got.
dirojas
dirojas
I love reading RFF. This is a great community, with lots of people that have no problem in sharing their experiences and views. I am learning a lot in here. I start looking at the gallery and then what´s new on philosophy of photography, which by the way, is a topic that I only found people discussing it in here.
brachal
Refrigerated User
I love reading RFF. Just about every day. It does seem like we lost a lot of familiar people this year, for whatever reason. It's a shame, though.
The only thing I can't stand, is the proliferation of Youxin Ye threads lately. Seems like we get a new one every couple of weeks. Nothing against Youxin; I'll send him a camera again. But if I see one more thread of:
1. I sent my camera to Youxin; it was great!
2. I sent my camera to Youxin; he filled it with oil.
repeated for four or five pages .... ARGH! Just my pet peeve.
The only thing I can't stand, is the proliferation of Youxin Ye threads lately. Seems like we get a new one every couple of weeks. Nothing against Youxin; I'll send him a camera again. But if I see one more thread of:
1. I sent my camera to Youxin; it was great!
2. I sent my camera to Youxin; he filled it with oil.
repeated for four or five pages .... ARGH! Just my pet peeve.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Love? Hate? I'm somewhere in between at this point, but I still read. I learned a lot about rangefinder cameras and lenses here, since joining several years ago.
I haven't learned so much about photography. But this place has been great for keeping me shooting film and for hooking me up with the group of local photographers. There are a lot of good sharp contrasting opinions here from some very thoughtful and intelligent people. There are folks here whose opinions I respect very much, a lot of very knowledgeable folks, and a lot of friends.
I think it's little less of a "special" place than it was back when I joined (or even before that) when it was strictly RF-only throughout. But that love affair/honeymoon syndrome happens to everyone with every site. It's a cyclical thing and it'll happen to everyone who hangs around here long enough. The good thing about RFF is that it has enough chatter to keep 2-4 pages of fresh posts everyday, so it is possible to spend a lot of time catching up.
RFF also has a good vibe that comes from the original/old time members who set the tone/standard for this place. It's nice to see that tone is still here, even though RFF has changed ownership and grown. It's even nicer to still see those original/longtime members still posting.
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I haven't learned so much about photography. But this place has been great for keeping me shooting film and for hooking me up with the group of local photographers. There are a lot of good sharp contrasting opinions here from some very thoughtful and intelligent people. There are folks here whose opinions I respect very much, a lot of very knowledgeable folks, and a lot of friends.
I think it's little less of a "special" place than it was back when I joined (or even before that) when it was strictly RF-only throughout. But that love affair/honeymoon syndrome happens to everyone with every site. It's a cyclical thing and it'll happen to everyone who hangs around here long enough. The good thing about RFF is that it has enough chatter to keep 2-4 pages of fresh posts everyday, so it is possible to spend a lot of time catching up.
RFF also has a good vibe that comes from the original/old time members who set the tone/standard for this place. It's nice to see that tone is still here, even though RFF has changed ownership and grown. It's even nicer to still see those original/longtime members still posting.
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ferider
Veteran
Pretty much what Ray said.
I don't like it so much when I realize how much time I spend here, how many great photographers and technical experts stopped posting in the last year or two, and how important Leica vs non-Leica has become ....
Then again, there are some really great and very experienced shooters here, the learning never stops, RFF is a great forum to have coffee with in the early morning, or browse when waiting for compilers or software test runs Who else would understand the "perfect kit" ?
Cheers,
Roland.
I don't like it so much when I realize how much time I spend here, how many great photographers and technical experts stopped posting in the last year or two, and how important Leica vs non-Leica has become ....
Then again, there are some really great and very experienced shooters here, the learning never stops, RFF is a great forum to have coffee with in the early morning, or browse when waiting for compilers or software test runs
Who else would understand the "perfect kit" ? Cheers,
Roland.
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Nh3
Well-known
I don't know a single photographer in real life which I like or admire. So, I have no one to talk photos with, share ideas, clash over ideas or learn from.
But recently I haven't learned much here in rff. There seems to be a "digital regression" and people are more interested in digital cameras than photography itself... The philosophy section is not getting a lot of traffic.
now, if someone was brave enough to post a thread about "digital regression".
But recently I haven't learned much here in rff. There seems to be a "digital regression" and people are more interested in digital cameras than photography itself... The philosophy section is not getting a lot of traffic.
now, if someone was brave enough to post a thread about "digital regression".
Gumby
Veteran
Pretty much what Roland said.
The talent exit is disappointing. Not all the talent stays and plays at State U; luckily there are other campuses to visit.
photogdave
Shops local
Nice work! This should be a sticky somewhere.
Maybe it already is. I'll have to do a search.
back alley
IMAGES
people come and go on all sites even without a 'drama' to chase them away.
when i first started posting here and getting to know people i was so disappointed when some would stop posting and move on. it really felt like a friend was leaving. but that has happened so many times since the start that i now am pretty hardened to it.
we all move on eventually.
joe
when i first started posting here and getting to know people i was so disappointed when some would stop posting and move on. it really felt like a friend was leaving. but that has happened so many times since the start that i now am pretty hardened to it.
we all move on eventually.
joe
DougFord
on the good foot
The three top reasons that I visit rff are –
1) It’s free!
2) User interface
3) ‘competent’ moderators
The content at any given time is hit or miss but more often than not it’s at least entertaining.
1) It’s free!
2) User interface
3) ‘competent’ moderators
The content at any given time is hit or miss but more often than not it’s at least entertaining.
thomasw_
Well-known
I like RFF as an on-line community. I prefer to do business with fellow RFFers because there is an unwritten sense of accountability and honour. I like to discuss aesthetics, developing/printing methods, gear functionality and view the gallery. I have met some great on-line friends with common interests. Some of the very talented photographers with whom I am in fairly regular contact currently, I met here originally.