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p.8 #1 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Almost tea time in Sydney. Clotted cream and scones are nice. Lemon curd gives a tangy tartness too.

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:18 AM

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p.8 #2 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Whew...time flies on this forum...

Nov 18, 2009 at 07:47 PM

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p.8 #3 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Well, when you can use it to catapult your mentoring business directly via PM's to people, you stay pretty interested.

Nov 18, 2009 at 08:00 PM

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p.8 #4 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

@JC...

This is so funny, it's sad in a weird way...

Someone has toooooooooooooooooooooo much time on their hands..

Nov 18, 2009 at 08:24 PM

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p.8 #5 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

jeremy_clay wrote:
Well, when you can use it to catapult your mentoring business directly via PM's to people, you stay pretty interested.

I am interested in helping as many people as possible enjoy and learn photography. That is what has kept me active in this forum for the last two years.

In fact, I have spent many hours writing tips to try to help others have a better experience on this forum and to encourage them to post more photos and more comments.

After writing those tips countless times, I have posted them on my new site where they will be easy to find and reference in the future.

I hope that eventually encourages MORE participation here on this forum.

I also encourage them to post helpful, constructive comments to help others too.

I don't find "sarcasm" to generally be a "positive" addition to this forum. In fact, I see most of it is usually "negative" about the people posting photos or in the photos.

So, I encourage you to think more positively, and post positive comments to help others here.

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:04 PM

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p.8 #6 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Pfiltz wrote:

@JC...

This is so funny, it's sad in a weird way...

Someone has toooooooooooooooooooooo much time on their hands..

I actually have little spare time. What spare time I have, I generally spend trying to help others, such as on this forum.

When I post comments here I generally try to add something helpful and constructive to the topic being discussed and with the goal to help others here learn or enjoy their photography more.

I consider that a good use of my time.

I also find that a positive attitude does more to help others and makes life more enjoyable too.

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:42 PM

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Steady Hand wrote:

I don't find "sarcasm" to generally be a "positive" addition to this forum. In fact, I see most of it is usually "negative" about the people posting photos or in the photos.
)

Who is being sarcastic? You say after the free consultation your mentoring service is the "smartest investment you can make".

"» Get Skype, call free! Your First Introduction Call to Steadman is FREE!"

http://photomentors.com/smartest-investment/

Marketing on the forums, with smileys or not, is still marketing on the forums.

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:52 PM

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p.8 #8 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

jeremy_clay wrote:
Steady Hand wrote:

I don't find "sarcasm" to generally be a "positive" addition to this forum. In fact, I see most of it is usually "negative" about the people posting photos or in the photos.
)

Who is being sarcastic? You say after the free consultation your mentoring service is the "smartest investment you can make".

"» Get Skype, call free! Your First Introduction Call to Steadman is FREE!"

http://photomentors.com/smartest-investment/

Marketing on the forums, with smileys or not, is still marketing on the forums.

I think learning is a smarter investment than buying gear. I believe "investing in yourself" is the smartest investment anyone can make.

I think Skype is great!

It is FREE. Pretty amazing to someone who has never used it before. I don't make money selling Skype service, it is FREE to anyone. I think that is COOL and tell others about it so they can use the internet to connect via voice.

Why? Because emails and text messages like this one can often be misinterpreted because the receiving party may misunderstand the intended tone of the sender.

In fact, I have had phone calls with photographers around the world that I would never have had without Skype's free service. I find that COOL too.

So, I am sorry if I misinterpreted your message in any way. You ought to give it a try or give me a call sometime. We would probably better understand one another if we talked instead of typed.

Have a nice day.

Nov 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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Steady Hand wrote:
I actually have little spare time.

Over 9K post.. since Dec 07?

Sump'n dont add up...

OK, we got you "another" bump

Almost forgot the obligatory smile..

Nov 18, 2009 at 11:14 PM

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p.8 #10 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

I don't know about others, but Steady's comments have definitely helped me along, and my one free phonecall was very helpful in one area where I was stuck. So what's not to love?
Besides, in my own consulting business, which is not that far removed from mentoring, I don't give a free first consultation. So all the more power to Steady's elbow...

Nov 18, 2009 at 11:19 PM

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p.8 #11 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Oh boy

Nov 19, 2009 at 06:44 AM

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philber wrote:
I don't know about others, but Steady's comments have definitely helped me along, and my one free phonecall was very helpful in one area where I was stuck. So what's not to love?
Besides, in my own consulting business, which is not that far removed from mentoring, I don't give a free first consultation. So all the more power to Steady's elbow...

+1

I'm glad there are people willing to help others around. There are tons of lurkers around who are afraid to post - and get ridiculed. How many times have you read "first time poster...been lurking for a year"...

Steady is always willing to help - others, are sometimes willing to help - and then some only want to disrupt the learning process...just like grade school.

How about a big group hug?!

Nov 19, 2009 at 03:57 PM

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p.8 #13 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Hk_mtbr, consider yourself hugged!

Nov 19, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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p.8 #14 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Ohh my turn to kick the thread up

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:12 AM

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p.8 #15 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Me 2

Yawnnnnn

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:15 AM

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hk_mtbr, I agree. I was referred to this site by a great photographer in my area. At first, I was pretty excited to learn, share, and get feedback--until I saw what feedback was. Steady has made me feel welcome, and encouraged me to keep learning. I hate it when people put comments like "If you can't stand the heat," or "You need to learn to take criticism better,' etc, etc. Seriously, this isn't a contact sport, people. Everyone learns in different ways.

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:37 AM

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p.8 #17 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Hello from Europe!

Nov 20, 2009 at 06:41 AM

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p.8 #18 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Hello from the USA

Nov 20, 2009 at 11:59 AM

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p.8 #19 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Hello from Denmark

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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p.8 #20 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

And good night, getting late here

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:32 PM

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p.8 #21 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Another bump from USA...

Lets count the countries...

Nov 20, 2009 at 09:46 PM

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p.8 #22 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

The long and BUMPY road to success can be challenging...it is often made more fun if you have friends with whom you can share your journey and experiences.

Nov 21, 2009 at 07:43 AM

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p.8 #23 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

Lets count the countries...

Ok lets start.

1. Usa
2. Denmark
3. ?

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:38 PM

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p.8 #24 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

France
Italy
Germany
Russia
Iceland
Poland

Oh, and 'another' bump.

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:48 PM

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p.8 #25 · Newbies or New to FM? Tips 4U

*bump* I count Canada, since I'm super close to it. *shh* not cheating!

Nov 21, 2009 at 07:14 PM


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