Should the red (new member) tag last longer ?

MoWiz

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4 Jul 2005 - 11:57 AM

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I joined just over a month ago, and was really happy at the advice I receved on my uploads, everything from composition, to improving the quality of uploads etc..
I have noticed that the red (New member) tag beside my alias has disappeared, and funny enough most of the advice I was getting too has dried up. I found the first couple of weeks on here really fruitful for me as it seemed people were only too happy to point out how I could improve my images (for which I am extremely grateful).
However since the new member tag has gone people don't seem to comment or criticise as much as they used to.
is this just a coincidence or has my photography improved to new lofty standards (yeah right!).
would really be appreciative if people could let me know how I can get more constructive critisim on my uploads.
as a relative novice I feel highly unqualified in critisising other peoples work beyond the basics
Mo

keith selmes

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4 Jul 2005 - 12:10 PM

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Other people have said its really quiet in the gallery, and it seems to be tonight.
Maybe its the weather - too many people outdoors or on holiday ?
It was a bit rainy when I came home or I wouldn't be here myself - turned into a fine evening now.

MoWiz

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4 Jul 2005 - 12:24 PM

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Pete I think the adjustable new member tag is a great idea and allows flexibility according to the skills/ experience of the photographer.
As far as critique and advice is concerned, its great when people say your photo's are good, however I would be happier with comments like "this is how you could maybe improve things etc.."
I have seen a few threads on here that emphasize the fact people are unwilling to criticise shots because of the backlash they could get, but the reason I think most people upload photos is to hear comments good and bad.
I know as long as someone explains why they don't like an image and how they feel it could be improved, I would take no offence, and I would certainly appreciate their expertise.

Hazard

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4 Jul 2005 - 1:12 PM

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Your only as good as your next photo


Not sure what that means but it sounds very profound

Tooth (Critique Team)

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4 Jul 2005 - 3:56 PM

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I'm only as good as my passport photo

juliem

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5 Jul 2005 - 12:58 AM

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I'm bad.