'Tis the Season to be Jolly

16 years ago

Seems like many are wearing their hearts of their sleeve lately.

And getting upset over things that seem like nothing to me.

Well, I'm fairly new to posting here, although I have lurked for some time.

So I don't really 'know' any of you, and maybe I don't fully understand how you think, or interpret things.

I do not want to contribute anything that would cause anyone to be hurt, upset, or any thing else not good.

Somewhere along the line I had made the comment that I didn't much care for a lot of professional type pictures in the posts.

This was NOT meant to criticize anyone who posts pictures. And I apologize if anyone took it that way.

I do appreciate the time and work involved in doing it.

I also appreciate time, work, talent and generosity of canarybird's photography and tutorials.

I was simply stating my own humble opinion.

The statement was not made out of jealousy, envy, or anything else along those lines.

I am not very good at expressing myself with words.

So sometimes I come across rather blunt.

I do have a very vivid imagination.

I can read a recipe or a description and easily visualize (except in the case of dcarch, grin) just what it would look like.

I also would rather read a book than watch a movie. For the same reasons. I often prefer my own visual interpretations.

So again, my apologies to anyone whose toes I may have stepped on.

Let's end this full moon craziness, and remember what this forum (and this season) is really supposed to be about.

Thanks for reading this.

Rusty

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sushipup1
16 years ago
That's okay, Rusty. I don't even OWN a camera!
lorijean44
16 years ago
Stop bringing up the frays and they will die a rather quick death. Mentioning all the ugliness just prolongs it. If you really want things to blow over, then don't start new threads to remind everyone of these things.

Let all these threads R.I.P.
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lpinkmountain
16 years ago
I think it is great that you have apologized and I can see that you really mean well. Sadly, I have learned that is is almost impossible to apologize or smooth over hurt feelings on a forum since words mean so many different things to so many different people. NOT your fault, just the nature of the beast. Always some who will stir the pot. And yes, what people write often sounds WAY more harsh than they meant, and often gets taken out of context. Just have to refrain and let things die (which I know I am not doing in this case). Can always send a private note of apology if you think you've hurt someone's feelings. At least this has been my experience. I like to read and express myself in words too, very hard to do sometimes on a forum. Usually just quick, "Sorry, didn't mean to hurt feelings" has to suffice since any more wording ads fuel. Most folks here are pretty thick skinned and let things roll off their backs. They're not posting to say this because of the above principles, and I'm taking a bit of a risk myself by posting this. You won't see much of a follow up. Don't worry about it!! Eat drink and be merry.
:)
lindac
16 years ago
No statement is less of an apology than one that says..."I don't know what I did wrong, but I am sorry anyway".
I agree with Lorijean...let it drop.
sounding more like a WTF thread to me.
lindac
16 years ago
No statement is less of an apology than one that says..."I don't know what I did wrong, but I am sorry anyway".
I agree with Lorijean...let it drop.
sounding more like a WTF thread to me.
kandm
16 years ago
You have every right to express your opinion about photography. I don't think you were rude at all, you just happened to disagree. Please don't let this instance prevent you from freely expressing your opinions in the future. Just remember that there are always some people here who are plain sour and will take any disagreement as a slight. Just ask hawk307 his experience with expressing his personal P.O.V. here.
shaun
16 years ago
Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La !!!!!! xoxoxox
pkramer60
16 years ago
LOL Shaun! My thoughts too!
Rusty
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks, Lpink, for your understanding.

I really didn't expect any follow up at all.

But I am taking the advice given.

The End

Rusty

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