Quote Originally Posted by Ronnoco

If it is strictly for personal gratification, then you should not be in a photo forum because you are really not ready to progress beyond that limited level and like some, not ready to recognize that you need to improve your eye, your knowledge, or your techniques.

Ronnoco
A while back, Irakly started a thread regarding the level of photos that were being posted. I believe his complaint was the lack of "art" that was showing up on these forums, and that there was a whole lot of camera talk and "snapshots". I don't remember his exact words, I will see if I can find the thread.

This is not an Art photography board, but rather a place for those of all skill levels to chat with others with similar interests. There isn't a set of rules and an application that you have to fill out, along with submitting a portfolio to determine if you qualify to post.

It has been pointed out numerous times that this is a forum for people of all skill levels to discuss and share photography, regardless of whether or not they are technically perfect.

The attitude you expressed above is one of the reasons lurkers stay lurkers. What are you doing to help those who haven't reached the level you are at? Are you offering helpful critiques in a manner that's not going to offend people to the point where they are afraid to post? Or are you giving them harsh criticism and belittling them until they leave to find another site to learn from.

People aren't going to get better by telling them they suck and shouldn't be on a board. People are going to get better by telling them what they can do to improve in a civil manner, without getting personal.