5D MK3 w/16-35 7D w/24-70 combination

<p>@H.P.<em> Now show us some of your pictures, so we can advise you. </em><br>

<br /> I don't have time for that game. I am not here for that. You've read the thread title. Now if you've nothing else to add...</p>

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<p>I don't have time for that game.</p>

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<p>Oh dear, and we were doing so well, there. Perhaps a nice picture of a camera will cheer you up. See: this one is really butch...</p><div></div>

<p>Why drag Bob into this? I'm sure he's got far better things to do.</p>

<p>Let's try again. First, take your Tourette syndrome pills. Then say to yourself, "the world is a nicer place when I'm polite to people". After that, I'm sure you'll manage a constructive discussion with all and sundry...</p><div></div>

<p>@H.P. <em>Why drag Bob into this? </em>I already have, not that he'll probably give a shit.<br>

And after this, I won't be discussing anything with you you cunt.</p>

<p>Others are welcome.. :)</p>

<p>Bob, I know you are monitoring this thread and paul mori has named you as a witness. Please put a stop to this. It has spiralled out of control and at present has nothing remotely related to photography.</p>

<p>Sorry, again, Peter. I know I shouldn't feed the animals but...</p>

<p>Deleted my comment. [God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.]</p>

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<p>I for one would expect that this thread terminated and some of the content removed.</p>

<p>WW</p>

 

<p>There's more misogynist vulgar slang in this <em>single</em> thread than I've read on the rest of photo.net and on every other photography forum I've ever visited. It's offensive and pathetic, and it all originates from one "member."</p>

<p>May I suggest not only that this thread be closed, but also that the member in question's account be deleted so that no one else is subjected to his infantile spleen.</p>

<p>I think the moderators should be maintaining a minimum standard of decorum in this community.</p>

<p>@ Peter J <em>Please put a stop to this. It has spiralled out of control and at present has nothing remotely related to photography. </em>And who do we have to thank for that? I repeatedly asked H.P. if he had anything to contribute, and if not then he could keep his fingers away from the keyboard. </p>

<p>@ Mark Pierlot <em>I think the moderators should be maintaining a minimum standard of decorum in this community.</em><br /> Me too. But it should start with with censoring H.P. for his baseless accusation of motive.</p>

<p>Or can you not see that? You're a photographer. Can you not see how some random person claiming you want to attract attention is way out of line?</p>

<p>I may use strong words at times, but it's not without justification.</p>

<p>The Internet is rife with people like H.P. who have nothing to contribute. So, STAY ON TOPIC and all's fine.</p>

<p>Also, if some of you live such sheltered lives that you can't handle strong words. I'd say come and do some conflict photography. Live a bit and see what the world's like.</p>

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<p>I may use strong words at times, but it's not without justification. . . Also, if some of you live such sheltered lives that you can't handle strong words. I'd say come and do some conflict photography. Live a bit and see what the world's like.</p>

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<p>paul - it is not the words per se: it is the form and manner in which they were used - and in consideration of the audience and the rules of use of this site.</p>

<p>You could easily make a strong point of view; in fact you could make a stronger point view without the use of vulgar, bar-room words - because the use of the words has attracted the attention of both the general reader and also the Photographers from whom you seek responses.<br>

These people would most likely have lost focus on the matters you have raised: BECAUSE the focus is now on the inappropriate language you chose to use.</p>

<p>This has nothing to do with respondents having a sheltered life or not. But has a lot to do with the <em>appearance</em> of your motives and sincerity, from the outset.</p>

<p>If you have lived life and you know what the world is like, then you will certainly understand the finer art of communication and how one might tailor it to suit the audience, WITHOUT compromising one's own points of view, or message one wishes to send.</p>

<p>WW</p>

 

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<p>Can you not see how some random person claiming you want to attract attention is way out of line?</p>

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<p>So Mrs Mori's little boy is the victim of a big bad troll? Because the moderator has removed most of the vicious abuse, it's no longer clear that this person responded to a simple comment with the most vulgar and offensive personal attack seen on PN for quite some time. Of course, I well understand why the moderators would want to clean up the foul drivel posted but it does rather destroy the context.</p>

<p>Still, I'm sure he'll be nice and polite to everyone in future and perhaps even show us some of his marvellous pictures.</p>

<p>H.P. - I think it would be quite clear to anyone who reads this thread the type of language and the type of abuse which was hurled.<br>

There is no mistaking to what words these phases allude:<br>

<em>"There's more </em><strong><em>misogynist vulgar slang</em></strong><em> in this single thread . . . "</em><br>

and<br>

<em>"the use of </em><strong><em>vulgar, bar-room words</em></strong><em>"</em></p>

<p>WW</p>

 

<p>Sorry, William, just venting.</p>

<p>. . . no apology to me is necessary.<br>

I was merely stating a fact, that it would be obvious, to most readers.<br>

The language directed to you personally on this thread, was utterly disgraceful and totally unnecessary - and that is also a fact.</p>

<p>WW</p>

 

<p>Can't believe this thread is still here...Surely this is a prime one for instant deletion?</p>

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<p>Can't believe this thread is still here...Surely this is a prime one for instant deletion?</p>

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<p>Tanzan and Ekido were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. As they came around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross at an intersection.<br /> "Come on, girl," said Tanzan at once. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud.<br /> Ekido did not speak until that night when they reached a lodging temple. Then he could no longer restrain himself. "We monks don't go near females," he told Tanzan, "especially not young and lovely ones. It is dangerous. Why did you do that?"<br /> "I left the girl there," said Tanzan. "Are you still carrying her?"</p>

<p><strong>DEATH</strong><br /> <br /> Tanzan wrote sixty postal cards on the last day of his life, and asked an attendant to mail them. Then he died. The cards read:</p>

<dl><dd>I am departing from this world.</dd><dd>This is my last announcement.</dd><dd>Tanzan. July 27, 1892.</dd></dl>