The direction and fate of this site.

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (nikon61352) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:49:38 GMT

Although the Bikini-Clad girl that just popped up in this thread is nice to look at, I'm thinking that the Nikon Forum at RFF may be the better place for posting. It has undergone some trauma and drama, but seems to be a bit more settled recently. Most of the active members here also post at RFF.

Maybe it would be better to focus on the RFF Nikon forum.

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (VinceC) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:46:40 GMT

I have to admit I'm only here because RFF is on the fritz, and this thread highlights the reason I've been scarce.

I just don't find it relaxing here. At first, it was a nice place to hang out with a few good Nikoneer friends. But it really isn't a large enough site to be able to ignore someone with a strong personality and sense of mssion about photo critiques that are, as often as not, rather far removed from my experience with constructive photography education.

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (NIKON KIU) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:56:52 GMT

rbsinto wrote:
Nikon 61352,
I
So if you and the others want a more laid back and loose atmosphere here without their images being critiqued, then just say the word and I'll stop. Either put a note tag on an image saying DO NOT CRITIQUE, or reply to this post by saying that my input on images is not appreciated and I'll not say anything more. I certainly don't want to drive anyone away.
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Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (nikon61352) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:49:31 GMT

The advertisement that popped up on my screen is not safe for work.

YUKU must have gone insane.

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (jonmanjiro) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:37:40 GMT

I propose that critiques are done in the Pictures Talk forum, but not the W/NW forum.

Just to reiterate what others have already said, to me this forum is a place to chat with friends, exchange information about our shared hobby, and share photos. If I want any critiquing of my photos, I'll be sure to note that when I post them.

Jon

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (nikon61352) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:06:05 GMT

Critiques are not wanted on any photo that I post in the W/NW forum.

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:55:40 GMT

Nikon 61352,
I don't recall saying "you are not high-calibre photographers". What I did say was, "....nor is it populated with as many high-calibre photographers as one usually sees at any number of photo-driven sites." Seems to me there is a difference between what I wrote and what you've perceived it to mean. At any rate, if people find that statement demeaning or intimidating to the point that they...

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (JonRis) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:08:18 GMT

I really hope this great site will stay alive and develop over time!
For me it is, as stated above, a great place to meet friends, relax and exchange information about my hobby!

Jon

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (nikon61352) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:17:19 GMT

Robert,

You've certainly let us know that we are not high-caliber photographers. That has taken its toll on postings of photo's to the relevent sections.

This site should be a place to relax with friends, and exchange information about Nikons. It should also be a place to show the fun that we have with our equipment, with pictures taken with the cameras and of the cameras.

YUKU has also taken its toll with heavy-handed Pop-up ads in the middle os posts. I...

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:53:03 GMT

Kiu,
It isn't up to me alone to take this site in a particular direction, but rather, if that is to be done, it should be either by the owner(s)/founder(s) or if you want to be democratic, by committee. Your answer and the length of time it took you to post it lead me to believe that you, are losing interest in this venture. Additionally, while this thread has been seen by 22 others, not one other person has even bothered to comment or reply, so either everyone else thinks the site...

Re: The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (NIKON KIU) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:55:47 GMT

I was hoping that Brian would answer before I did.

Take us into the direction you want Robert, I'll go with the flow.

Kiu

The direction and fate of this site.

feeds@yuku.com (rbsinto) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:49:04 GMT

Kiu,
For the last little while, I've been wondering about about the direction and ultimate fate of this site.
I think it suffers from a lack of direction because it is neither as rigorous a Collector/Gear site as The Nikon Historic Society, Rangefinder Forum, or the Manual focus and Rangefinder forum at Nikonians, nor is it populated with as many high-calibre photographers as one usually sees at any number of photo-driven sites. Thus I find it to be neither fish nor fowl,...