Give to Receive: Committing to Increase Photo Critiques Together

For those interested in more critiques on the photos they post --

 

I submit a worthwhile path to getting such feedback is to leave more

comments ourselves, to consistently encourage dialogue among us.

This can feel like a thankless task if you feel you are alone. So

here is my suggestion -- let us commit to do it together in a

managable way. So --

 

I commit over the next month to leave 5 comments on other people's

photos every time I visit the site if 10 people will make the same

commitment here.

 

Who will join me?

do you need others give you 'yes' or 'no' just to do what you feel is right?<br>

commenting is just another way to find people who like to exchange opinions not just 'numbers' in ratings<br>

so by commenting more you rise your chances to find those people<br>

and by gathering in some 'mutual commentators' group you just rise your chances to horde another 'backscratching fellowship'

Well, I guess Ian isn't jumping in, anyone else?

But to clarify, I'm not suggesting we comment on each other's work necessarily.

In other words, commit to leaving 5 comments on any photo you care to comment on, not just someone who joins here in the commitment.

I'm already with you, Ben. I've usually left at least that many comments each time I've visited the site recently. A couple of them have even been on your photos. I think I've only left three or four today, though. But I can do that. Oh, and comments on your own photos shouldn't count.

By the way, could you scratch a little lower and to the right?

Thanks Barry! Agreed, comments on your own work don't count.

 

Just need 9 more . . . come on folks, it will be fun . . .

now you just need 8 more!

cb

Hey, that's great Charles, pleasure to make your acquaintance.

sorry for my english may be it was not clear<br>

but i have nothing against your idea<br>

i just trying to comment as much as i can<br>

and it is not paying off ;)<br>

but i've found some interesting persons here though....

Ian, thanks, I wasn't clear myself, pleasure to make your aquaintance too.

 

But it sounds from your message like we still need 8 . . .

Ben, I appreciate your commitment to improving this site by being a tireless advocate for strengthening the commentary/critique aspects of this site. How often we hear the complaint that (other) people don't bother to write a critique. Or the lament that it is not rating that matter, people want comments.

 

There are many on this site who do receive thoughtful comments from others. These folks if you look at their history also write many comments. This takes work. As you know, rich commentary is not just going to suddenly drop into your lap. Relationships have to be developed and nurtured. Ideally you will develop relationships with others who share a similar vision and a willingness to share their knowledge and skills.

 

Sometimes asking for critiques from someone you respect can be the start of a relationship. But most important of all is taking the time to comment on works of others.

 

Anyway Ben I do respect what you are after here.

Thanks David, what the heck, it beats grumbling . . .but it sounds like we're still looking for 8 . . .

 

come on folks, who wants to travel the world and meet new people, all from the comfort of your computer?

I'll try my best to Ben, I've tried to do this so far as you know.

Great Ben!

 

Need a lucky 7 . . .

Btw, I'm not intending to leave any great treatises. Having left thousands of comments, I find that for the most part any comment that points out something specific is appreciated, whether its positive or negative, as long as said politely. People are often VERY appreciative of any specific feedback that goes beyond a number.

I'm on board Ben.

Very happy to join you.

 

Barry

Thank you Laurie and Barry, that's terrific.

 

6 of us committing, need 5 or more . . . guaranteed, everyone welcomed and appreciated.

Count me in. And I would even aappreciate a simple "nice job", or, why not, a "Lousy picture", on my photos!

Thanks Claude, appreciate your willingness very much.

 

7 yes, need just 4 . . .

I'm in too.

 

Tom

60-150 comments per month?!

 

Sounds like a small part time job! :)

 

Count me in.

 

Best of luck.

 

Cheers

 

M.H.

Tom T and M.H. great to hear from you.

 

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