Is the forum on a downturn

[Cathus]

Originally Posted by ARIANA1985

...maby if admins created a "introduce ourself" section it would be much easier for new members to get involved

looks like someone listened:

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/fo...ead.php?t=8254

[alfbranch]

Originally Posted by Cathus

looks like someone listened:

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/fo...ead.php?t=8254

Thats something new round here

[Alan46]

looks like the ice is breaking....
It's a good forum, and we should all fight to keep it.
lets all be friends, and KEEP TALKING.

[alfbranch]

Originally Posted by Alan46

looks like the ice is breaking....
It's a good forum, and we should all fight to keep it.
lets all be friends, and KEEP TALKING.

very true Alan

[ARIANA1985]

Glad that that section is created , lets hope it will get new users to write in it

[Reinardina]

I just came to the forum part of the site and spotted a picture I wanted to comment on. By the time I signed in, the picture had disappeared. Even though I know the name of the photographer, there's no way I can locate it, unless I go through loads and loads of other photographs.

Am I missing a trick, or is it impossoble to find a particular picture even if you know who took it?

I had the same problem when the site was first operational, but then there were only so many pictures, and I managed to find it in the end. Now I can't.

[donoreo]

Originally Posted by Reinardina

I just came to the forum part of the site and spotted a picture I wanted to comment on. By the time I signed in, the picture had disappeared. Even though I know the name of the photographer, there's no way I can locate it, unless I go through loads and loads of other photographs.

Am I missing a trick, or is it impossoble to find a particular picture even if you know who took it?

I had the same problem when the site was first operational, but then there were only so many pictures, and I managed to find it in the end. Now I can't.

(waves hand) That's not the photo you are looking for....

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by Alan46

Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems people are afraid to get involved or talk. Me included.
Is it a shy thing, or afraid that they will be ridiculed for there photography attempts or thoughts?
And one day I hope to come out my shell.

Originally Posted by ARIANA1985

Hi everyone i personaly visit site few times a week and just reding things, but sadly (for me ) i dont get involved like Alan said im a bit affraid i migh get laugh at for what ive said or posted (saying this i did create a post few months ago:-D ), im not saying this forum isnt welcoming , because it is , but i think i need to grow a pair :-D and start writing . So i think there might be many mebers who feel like me, maby if admins created a "introduce ourself" section it would be much easier for new members to get involved

Shouldn't be afraid to post comments or views on anything at all. Most people on this site will accept what you say at face value so, if you are wrong or make a mistake, will point you in the right direction with good humour. Remember, we all had to learn from scratch.

Ariana1985 - Just wondering what you need to grow a pair of?

[DigiDiva]

Originally Posted by Alan46

Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems people are afraid to get involved or talk. Me included.
Is it a shy thing, or afraid that they will be ridiculed for there photography attempts or thoughts?
I think the forum is good, and has a homely feel to it.
Yes the gallery does need some finetuning, but I think that it is 90% there.
Only my thoughts on the matter.
And one day I hope to come out my shell.

When I first joined, I was terrified of asking for critique of help and not once has any of my images be ridiculed or any of my questions been mocked. I have gone from strength to strength with the help here. Please don't be shy, we are a lovely bunch here and willing to share out experience.

[DigiDiva]

Originally Posted by samcliffe

Thanks for your comments everyone. It's interesting to read what your take on the gallery is. Alf, I agree that if magazine staff took more of an active role commenting on user's photos this would be a great thing to do. I am speaking to the team about it at the moment.

We're always looking for ways to improve the forum, gallery and website, so I often read your comments for input and ideas.

Cheers

Sam

Maybe a decent monthly feature in DC Mag might help the forum pick up. It only has a small section for us (views from the forum). Would be nice if there was a double page or at least a single page about the forum.