Some of the former but mostly the latter.

I have to use dial up sometimes and this place is impossible at those speeds. I've been poking around over at Nikon Gear, ProPhoto Home, and a couple of other forums. As soon as I settle in somewhere else, I doubt if I'll come back.

Mostly the former. The only issues I have with the forum it self is the log in (doesn't remember I am logged in when browser is closed, possible cookie issue), no link to jump to new post of thread.

Speed isn't an issue for me, with the exception of once in a great while it seams to be searching for the site, but doesn't happen too often.

And lastly opening the reply box causes firefox 3 to crash once in awhile. I sent a report to Mozilla.

I still check the forum each day, but I pulled all images.

"(You don't HAVE to be using a Nikon — all photographers are welcome!)"

From the About this Site section:

"Welcome to our site! We are a group of enthusiastic photographers at all levels of the craft using Nikon equipment." (my emphasis)

Even if there's no "official" rule that members are required to use Nikon gear, it's still exclusionary. Would you join a group called Canongear.com? 

Enjoy your new home ...

-phil

I lurk and read, but I think that for most, the shine isn't there right now. 

Struggling back to post this reply (man, but they've made something simple convoluted)

Phil (and Peter), the NikonGear forum is currently running a poll to change the name (or not), but I've noticed that many use non-Nikon equipment and no-one is sniping or even commenting. It appears to me that most there are passionate about photography and the equipment is (correctly) a means rather than an end. For Nikon owners there is much info about equipment old and new, but that does not detract at all from the excellent photography (and not so excellent, of course ) posted. The thing that gets me is the frequency of posting, which is astonishing.

I did post that it would be good to see both you and Peter there because you both have a wealth of experience and different points of photographic view to present, and from what I've seen posted that would be welcomed and respected. I've seen none of the childish Nikon-good/Canon-bad rubbish one might expect from a site so named, in fact quite the opposite - Canon cameras are brought up from time to time with (say) a certain model being preferred over an equivalent Nikon model, and no-one snipes at the poster. Perhaps because the site is a truly international one (based in South Africa), the brand thing isn't such a big deal in the meany cultures represented there.

I think if more Canon users join (and other brand users - there's a guy who uses a Leica S2!), it will eventually lose its Nikon-centric roots and become one of the best photography users sites on the Net. Yes, most use Nikon now, but if Canon owners join, then that will change. It'd be good to see Canon-taken pics there (especially I would like to see the presence of photos from Canon tele glass, and especially that God of lenses, the 200 f:1.8). Nikon teles always underwhelmed me, and on such a site the difference would immediately become apparent, particularly from the cameras of those who know what they're doing.

Donald, if you see this, maybe you'll have a look there - I know that your Amish, IR and HDR stuff would be well received, and also will give you an opportunity to re-post from your archives.

Phil (and Peter), the NikonGear forum is currently running a poll to change the name (or not), but I've noticed that many use non-Nikon equipment and no-one is sniping or even commenting. It appears to me that most there are passionate about photography and the equipment is (correctly) a means rather than an end. For Nikon owners there is much info about equipment old and new, but that does not detract at all from the excellent photography (and not so excellent, of course ) posted.

Posted on NikonGear this morning by Dallas Dahms(site owner):

"The eagle eyed members will notice some slight changes to a couple of board names on the forum. Following on from our lengthy discussion on possibly changing the name of this site to a non-brand specific one, I have decided not to change the name, but to invite discussion on other brands and formats of equipment in a single board that is now found in the Gear section.

Whilst we are primarily a Nikon users community, we also invite users of any brand of equipment to post their photos in our Photo Discussion boards."

[Emphasis: mine.]

Sweet Jesus. I finally found the place to log in. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that nobody posts here, it's next to impossible.

Yes, DK, I know this isn't the best place to complain, but hey, these forums are f@cked up.

I check in (as a guest) occasionally, because I've been coming here for so long, but this is getting old.

a few replies of mindless chatter?

maybe

when did you get your clown certificate, q?

is your red nose a prop, or the result of a punch by an annoyed bystander?

what's "q"?

(and why is it red?)

"when did you get your clown certificate, q?"

I don't have one.  There is such a thing as clown college but I never attended.

"is your red nose a prop, or the result of a punch by an annoyed bystander?"

It's not red.

"what's "q"?"

Letter of the alphabet, between p & r.  Lower case q.  Upper case Q.

"(and why is it red?)"

It's not red, it's white.

I placed it on a red background so it would be easier for you to see and follow me from post to post. Your interest in me does, however, make me slightly uneasy.

And now, may I please ask, what is a Laurentiu G Todie???

Laurentiu G Todie wrote:

 

this one has a topic

ahhh well yes it does!

So, John J, have *you* left?

I'm still here, though it's pretty slow going around here!

Ann,

I'm sorry you feel that way.  I, and others, will miss you.  I always enjoyed your posts & replies.

they're not all keen and knowledgeable

of course that depends on your angle : )

I have been looking for an artist/photographer forum (with emphasis on artist) and I hoped that adobe had one

it doesn't

it seems that nobody does

they're all fans of Bush/hillary's no child photographer left behind : )

(a foolproof method of promoting mediocrity)

oh, well! I am lucky enough to live in NYC where there are a good number of art galleries and museums and I have cable internet

(brought down to the speed of dial-up by this forum)

so I'll keep busy

I wish you all good luck!

(that doesn't mean that I'm leaving for good; I'm still taking "pictures" of idiots sometimes [it's fun], mainly in the lounge : )

friends

huh?

isn't there a forum for friends, somewhere? : )

(I'm not looking for "friends", I'm looking for intelligent people with an interest in the arts)

[not for pretentious/confused assho les, who think that I am stalking them]

I'm not stalking morons, I'm just shooting them down when I see them

Ann,

Yes, I understand that and agree.  And my remark about 6000 friends was just an attempt at humor.  As Mr. Todie is so quick to point out, I often fall short.

Silkrooster, I just received four, count 'em, FOUR emails of your most recent post. Yes, I know that the default position is to get emails, but this is just plain rediculous. SPAM anyone?

Ann, sorry, but the Nikon Gear site doesn't do it for me. Too many people and too many subjects. Thanks, though.

no

but I found much better

http://www.artandculture.com/

Yeah I was enjoying the pictures myself.