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Why is everyone so catty on these forums?
Check out the thread "Modeling and Depression" that one has turned out to be surprisingly positive Dec 06 12 06:25 pm Link The most annoying thing I've come across on MM forums are industry professionals (real or not) trying to "tell it like it is" to a group of hobbyists. They're two different worlds; one isn't "better" than the other. I just can't stand that sense of arrogance that sneers "you're not in MY class...." -- well, duh, and they're not even trying to be, so shove off. I think it's done in vain, to flex muscles, try to gain respect. I've noticed the real great pros don't behave like this (and there are a few here) because they're so far removed from all of that kind of drama or they're just too busy. The best photographer I've ever worked with isn't even on MM. Other than that, I've found this place to be very kind. I was surprised at all the positive comments (even if they are 'fluffy') -- it could be much, much worse - and, IMO, more openly honest. Dec 06 12 06:28 pm Link If they disagree , next option is to rip one's spelling and based on your response your either a or feeding the so the best way is to ignore it , not fun for them they will move on ... maybe not !! Dec 06 12 06:30 pm Link I find the community very supporrive..dunno what you're on about Dec 06 12 11:24 pm Link Jhono Bashian wrote: MM is certainly that.......It's a veritable cornucopia of different people. Dec 06 12 11:35 pm Link AdelaideJohn1967 wrote: You get 100 points for using the word 'cornucopia' on MM. I bow to your superior perspicacity. Dec 08 12 05:20 am Link Kat Squibb wrote: People tend to not be that nice to each other in this business, which comes out a lot in the forums. Dec 08 12 05:24 am Link I'm sick of it too! I suppose its because the glamour industry is full of people who want to feel better than everyone else. As John Berger once said, "glamour cannot exist without personal social envy being a widespread emotion". I get that these people are insecure, pompous and often jealous, but i still don't like having to put a "trolls not welcome" disclaimer when i write my posts. Sarcasm helps when people get offended over little things. Try not to get sucked into it, and never ask for peoples opinion on your own worth because its probably going to be negative. Just know that truly confident people dont need to tear others down to bring themselves up. Dec 08 12 05:34 am Link Drew Smith Photography wrote: I love that word Dec 08 12 05:56 am Link Kat Squibb wrote: Dec 08 12 07:29 am Link I've found the high majority of MM to be pleasant. Sure there's a couple folks who are rude/arrogant in the forums, and a perpetual onslaught of trolls, but as a group, I've found the majority of members I've ever come in contact with to be cool people. Dec 08 12 07:34 am Link Oh I hope there isnt any bitchiness on here or anything. I just deleted one site because some of the people were up their own backsides. Why cant we all get a long Dec 08 12 07:39 am Link Because it makes me feel like a big man (Crap Simpsons reference, sorry) Dec 08 12 07:49 am Link Carolina Goddess wrote: Sometimes that happens. Dec 09 12 12:11 am Link Kat Squibb wrote: In fairness, there are some really creepy people on these forums sometimes. Like the guy that was complaining that the model he shot wouldn't allow him to post the nude photo he snapped of her when she wasn't looking, even though they had only agreed to lingerie photos. The forums gave him hell for that - oh, and I helped. Dec 09 12 03:17 am Link That seems to be how internet forums work in general. Forums can be a great place to network and gather information, but other than, forums should probably be avoided. Dec 09 12 03:43 am Link Sean Alexandre wrote: Hahahaha. Yeah, but realize probably 9/10 of the information you're getting is coming from trolls and should be completely ignored. This forum especially, since trolls are most pissed off by things they can't have and people that are better than them... Which is essentially the basis of glamour. Dec 09 12 04:08 pm Link Catty remarks, snottiness, and rudeness are commonplace today. People think it's normal behavior. I blame it on cell phones, the Internet, and people having no clue how to relate to each other because of modern technology. Dec 11 12 01:59 pm Link I posted a thread last night about dealing with grief and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. I have seen the "meanness" trend on many forums in the past though. Dec 11 12 02:46 pm Link Kat Squibb wrote: Sorry you've had a bad experience. Try the soapbox we get along pretty well in there. Dec 11 12 03:59 pm Link ShivaKitty wrote: /thread Dec 11 12 06:49 pm Link T wrote: Dec 11 12 06:49 pm Link Kelly Kooper wrote: was it that banjo tune from deliverance? P I X I E wrote: wait! not yet! just let me add my insightful response to the op... Dec 11 12 07:48 pm Link Kat Squibb wrote: I noticed the same thing. Everytime I post something asking everyone's opinions or advice, all I get are smart-ass comments and rude put-downs about the way I do things. Dec 14 12 10:19 pm Link |