I guess "drive-by posting" is not allowed

Mrs.Tony

I posted a question on the photography board earlier today. I haven't been on since then and just went on to read the responses. I got alot of good advice but I guess I am a little shocked at some of the comments about me being a drive-by poster and not coming back to thank the girls, etc. I didn't realize you had to be a regular to post over there. Wow.

I think I'll stay over here. 

Brewster

Really?  I didn't know you had to camp out on the boards.  If so, I'm in trouble.  I am rarely here for more than 5 minutes at a time anymore.

Mrs.Tony

no kidding!!

Kapalua

that's annoying.  there are 1001 boards-do you have to become a well loved regular on every board to ask a question? 

Brewster

And make sure to thank each responder?  REDONK.

goodheartedmommy

I looked up the post, and wow those girls are obnoxious. Yikes! Now please don't forget to thank me for my response.

Mrs.Tony

but of course GHM! I wouldn't want you to feel unthanked : )

r9stedt

I have never really seen that of them.  Hard to become a regular over there because everyone has to start somewhere.  

 

FWIW, I was reading that post earlier, and didn't make it through there because it kindof derailed.

 

Do you have a kit lens?   I used my kit lens to take pictures of my house when it was on the market.  I would be glad to PM you the link to those pictures if you want to look.   I didn't have a tripod or speed light, but  I think I did okay.  I wish I would have had those two things to use more of what afw was saying by ambient light.  

35mm was too tight, even in my huge house. 

Mrs.Tony

Thank you R - I do. I have the 18-55 which I rarely use anymore. I would love to see your pics. I think I'll have to practice on my own house before I get into this.

Katesmama

I spend some time over there (haven't been there much this week though).  Everyone was just keyed up.  It's not usually brutal.  Honestly, the board has been bogged down with some really bad photos for holiday cards and people asking really stupid questions.  I had to step away, it was getting frustrating. 
Usually it's a pretty nice place though.  I vouched for you in that post though.  I can't have anyone thinking ill of you.  You're too sweet for that.

r9stedt

Eh, I see it both ways because I am a regular over there and on the other board.   I think that post was one of the more uncalled for taunting of 
driveby posting, but, for the most part I do understand.  The ladies over there, including myself sometimes, really put forth effort into their responses,explanations, and tutorials for people asking questions.   The polite thing is to go back and say thank you for someone who invested a bit of their time in to ensuring that you better understand the resolution to the problem you were having.   

I think if done right, the distortion from the wider side of the kit lens will be fine-- as long as it is consistent.   

Mrs.Tony

Thanks B!

I agree with you R. It is polite to say thank you and I would never not say thanks if someone took the time to help me.

emilykristene2006

Ridiculous. You posted this morning. I could see if a day or two had passed, but come on. Oh well, at least you got some good info

Littlejen22

I just went and read most of the replies, I used to be a regular over there but most of the regulars there are not on there anymore.  I honestly think your post just got hijacked by people kissing other people's butts, and that is meant in the nicest way b/c some of those ladies involved are super helpful and very knowledgeable about photography.  Don't let them going on a tangent scare you off if you do want to learn more about photography.

gdemars

Just so you don't feel bad, I've heard other's complain about that board too.  You are not alone.  lol