bens Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 <a href=http://www.photo.net/photo/4062848>Five</a> started in this forum a month ago, when I asked if 10 people would join me for a month in leaving five comments on the photos of other people whenever we visited the site, in order to increase commenting and dialogues about posted photographs. Since it started here, I wanted to acknowledge the end of the month, and the end of the original "honor code" commitment we made to each other.<br><br>I can only speak for myself. Its been a very enjoyable and memorable pnet month for me, as many people from around the world have participated (more than 120 people have made the commitment). I have felt really encouraged to comment on photographs during the month, as I have known that I am far from alone in thinking it is important to do so. And I've "met" people and reviewed works that I don't think I would have encountered otherwise, with great pleasure, and received valuable insights from new people on my own postings. This has gone beyond anything I had expected.<br><br>If its okay with Brian, I am going to keep the "Five" discussion page in my portfolio. Anyone who is interested in the subject of critiques generally, feel free to visit the page (link at the beginning of this note) and to those who would like to join in the spirit of the endeavor still, feel free to leave a note to add your name to the list. Its a place anyone can visit to find like-minded people.<br><br>My profuse thanks to those hearty and generous souls who joined in Five. I hope it has been fun and of value for you. Its been an honor to facilitate the page on your behalf -- to think, from around the world we can come together and share our appreciation for photography like this, it never ceases to boggle my mind.<br><br>Brian, thank you for allowing this somewhat unorthodox experiment to proceed. I hope you have found it of some value as well. <br><Br>Thanks also to David McCracken for encouraging us to consider the limitations of the English language on an international site. While that is hard to overcome because of each of our own limitations, it has nonetheless led to some sensitivity about it and a great rallying cry:<br><br> <b>Tous Sont Bienvenus!</b> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will king Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Thanks Ben for starting this. It's a great initiative to improve dialogue among photographers. I like it because it focuses on actual critiques and comments and not numbers. BTW, com somi da is Korean for thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmeade Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Ben, its been very rewarding to make a point of commenting and I have received extra comments on my work. Although I only "signed up" within the last few days. So, your idea works and works well. Congratulations on starting something very worth while. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmccracken Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I appreciate the mention Ben. Just for the record. I am not against Five. I just prefer to be independant. Something I always say is there is far more talent on this site that I don't know about than talent I do. Hopefully I will keep discovering more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orensztajn Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sounds very nice, I missed this. So how does this work? Everytime you go into pnet you have to comment 5 photos? Simple as that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will king Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Comment on 5 photos! Simple as that. It was an idea Ben had to promote dialogue among photographers on this site. Hope to see you join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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