Oh man ... at the risk of making this rant ... I put up my Reeds & Pads photo at the local Brisbane forum and after a few days (3 days) there was no comments.

So ... deciding to try what we are doing here with missed threads ... I gave them a nudge ... just something simple ...

"A few views but no comments. I'm guessing this one doesn't appeal to anybody then?"

And that drew the same mod that had ago at me the other day

Apparently I shouldn't be posting so much and my sig is too loud. Same sig exactly as I use here.

I also got one comment ... from one of their 'leading critique experts' apparently .... and his advice was I had too many elements in the photo I should have only included one lillypad. What the? Are they so far behind REAL photographic critique that they can't even give something remotely productive?

It's been an education but I'm about ready to tell them to jam their forum as far up their stuck up, arrogant, abusive butts as a long, hot, pointed stick will get it.

The critiques here are simply outstanding most of the time. Whether from experienced or learners, here ... people give some real thought to their comments and, just as importantly, are open minded.

Pat yourselves on the back!!