Jan 27, 2016, 00:48
Yes it is, Phil, and by expressing your views you show that you have the right to follow Ed's wise maxim of "To each his own"!
In my view, a forum is a place for learning. Thoughtful analysis, reasoned discussion, and sharing of knowledge, are three of the strategies for learning. There is little to be gained from a series of comments such as "Nice image" - the place for that is the Photo Showcase Forum. But this one is labelled the Main Photography Discussion Forum.
In Post #80, I shared some factual information relating to perspective distortion. I also gave my opinion that I didn't think it a significant feature in John's image. Was anything to be gained from that part of the discussion? I think possibly yes - someone else might consider whether that was a factor affecting their own photos.
It seems to me that there is probably always something to be gained from a discussion. So my "To each his own" point would be, "Keep the discussions vigorous (but good-natured)"!
Cheers.
Philip
In my view, a forum is a place for learning. Thoughtful analysis, reasoned discussion, and sharing of knowledge, are three of the strategies for learning. There is little to be gained from a series of comments such as "Nice image" - the place for that is the Photo Showcase Forum. But this one is labelled the Main Photography Discussion Forum.
In Post #80, I shared some factual information relating to perspective distortion. I also gave my opinion that I didn't think it a significant feature in John's image. Was anything to be gained from that part of the discussion? I think possibly yes - someone else might consider whether that was a factor affecting their own photos.
It seems to me that there is probably always something to be gained from a discussion. So my "To each his own" point would be, "Keep the discussions vigorous (but good-natured)"!
Cheers.
Philip