fotorelic wrote:
I don\'t see a problem with you (collectively) running this forum like an insider\'s club, because this is a private forum, and if the forum administrators allow it, I guess it is OK. But--you should make this clear from the beginning, so that amateurs aren\'t surprised when they get stomped on.
I can see how an amateur, running across this forum, might think that he or she could get tips and support from professionals. Even the \"Newbies, Please Read\" and \"Resources\" articles are written in a friendly tone. What can \'situational awareness\' derive from that? As it stands, there is nothing to let an amateur know that their questions are not welcome. This is a disservice, IMHO, and also not worthy of professionals, also IMHO.
I will add a note that I\'ve never actually commented on whether or not the reception that the OP received was a good or a bad thing.... only that it was inherently predictable given the culture of this forum. Nobody is going to change the culture of this forum overnight, so it is in any newcomer\'s best interest to be situationally aware, and post accordingly.
Nov 02, 2009 at 01:05 PM
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