Need POTN?

tmwag · 8th of May 2012 (Tue)

POTN has become so popular I'm wondering if it's needed to feed your photography love or can you do without it and still fullfill you're fix....

rick_reno · 9th of May 2012 (Wed)

it's a great source for information

ben_r_ · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

Its more than just feeding me info and entertaining me. I generally like helping people. Albeit people willing to help themselves, hence the sig quote:

GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

Ben only helps those who help themselves.

So Im not sure I would go as far as to say I NEED it, but my life would be that much the duller without it.

jra · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

I could do without but I wouldn't want to

Simplistic · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

I'm new here and I just found the 2AM threads...

I wish I had something like that to go to in high school.

madjack · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

I have saved so much money by not buying lousy equipment just from the info on this site. I haven't regretted one purchase I've made using research here.

Not to mention what you will learn just by reading. Plus the fact that its pretty friendly as far as forums go. Its not needed but I would be way further behind the ball without it.

Canon_Matt · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

Personally I come on here to look in the areas that interest me, namely landscape, urban, astro, people and glamour. It is good to see what people are doing, where they are going, how they are lighting things etc.

As Madjack mentioned, it is pretty friendly and I also like the fact I can see many different locations all over the world without leaving my lounge room lol (although I'd love to visit a lot of the places.

It is such a well rounded forum, it isn't needed but I enjoy coming here.

skygod44 · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

I started a poll about this very topic about 3 years ago, and it turned out that most people like POTN because they can come in here and talk/learn/compare/advise/be advised/and generally "chill out" about dSLRs (mainly Canon!) any time, any place, with a VERY wide variety of people all around the world, 99.99% of whom really do love photography...

It seemed that POTN really is one big, happy (most of the time), family!

Regards,
Simon

mltain · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben_r_

Its more than just feeding me info and entertaining me. I generally like helping people. Albeit people willing to help themselves, hence the sig quote:

GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

Ben only helps those who help themselves.

So Im not sure I would go as far as to say I NEED it, but my life would be that much the duller without it.

I believe the last line of your sign quote is actually " teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink all day." Lol

ben_r_ · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mltain

I believe the last line of your sign quote is actually " teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink all day." Lol

Ha ha! Another possible out for sure. Well, if hes fishing and drinking all day he'll be fed and inebriated all day and IMO thats not a bad way to go through life!

AngryCorgi · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

POTN serves two purposes essential to happiness: knowledge and social interaction

ben_r_ · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryCorgi

POTN serves two purposes essential to happiness: knowledge and social interaction

Chet · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

I need a toilet to go to the bathroom, but I can do without.

themadman · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryCorgi

POTN serves two purposes essential to happiness: knowledge and social interaction

And wars that span a galaxy of Canon vs Nikon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chet

I need a toilet to go to the bathroom, but I can do without.

LOL!

ben_r_ · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chet

I need a toilet to go to the bathroom, but I can do without.

Point taken.

8th of May 2012 (Tue)	#1
tmwag Brown Noser has crush on Suzyview Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,604 IMAGE EDITING OK	Need POTN? POTN has become so popular I'm wondering if it's needed to feed your photography love or can you do without it and still fullfill you're fix.... Last edited by tmwag : 8th of May 2012 (Tue) at 21:49.

9th of May 2012 (Wed)	#2
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Need POTN? it's a great source for information

11th of May 2012 (Fri)	#3
ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 15,526 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need POTN? Its more than just feeding me info and entertaining me. I generally like helping people. Albeit people willing to help themselves, hence the sig quote: GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime. Ben only helps those who help themselves. So Im not sure I would go as far as to say I NEED it, but my life would be that much the duller without it. __________________ [ Gear List \| Flickr \| My Reviews ] /\|\ Tripod Leg Protection /\|\  GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

11th of May 2012 (Fri)	#4
jra Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,212	Re: Need POTN? I could do without but I wouldn't want to __________________ Jason www.secondglimpse.com

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#5
Simplistic Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,408 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need POTN? I'm new here and I just found the 2AM threads... I wish I had something like that to go to in high school. __________________ 5D II \| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 \| Canon 85 f/1.8 \| Canon 24-105 f/4 L WARNING!: Before commenting that my color correction is horrible, please keep in mind that I am colorblind, and that hasn't stopped me from trying.

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#6
madjack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca. Posts: 1,110 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need POTN? I have saved so much money by not buying lousy equipment just from the info on this site. I haven't regretted one purchase I've made using research here. Not to mention what you will learn just by reading. Plus the fact that its pretty friendly as far as forums go. Its not needed but I would be way further behind the ball without it. __________________ God Bless Our Troops... Especially the Snipers. www.pva.org

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#7
Canon_Matt Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 265	Re: Need POTN? Personally I come on here to look in the areas that interest me, namely landscape, urban, astro, people and glamour. It is good to see what people are doing, where they are going, how they are lighting things etc. As Madjack mentioned, it is pretty friendly and I also like the fact I can see many different locations all over the world without leaving my lounge room lol (although I'd love to visit a lot of the places. It is such a well rounded forum, it isn't needed but I enjoy coming here. __________________ Gear: Canon, of course

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#8
skygod44 "in stockings and suspenders" Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Kyushu, Japan. Which means nowhere near Tokyo! Posts: 6,018 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need POTN? I started a poll about this very topic about 3 years ago, and it turned out that most people like POTN because they can come in here and talk/learn/compare/advise/be advised/and generally "chill out" about dSLRs (mainly Canon!) any time, any place, with a VERY wide variety of people all around the world, 99.99% of whom really do love photography... It seemed that POTN really is one big, happy (most of the time), family! Regards, Simon __________________ *"Whatever you do, enjoy yourself...otherwise, what's the point."* 6D/7D, EF-S10-22, EF100 macro/24-105/70-200/100-400. Siggy 30/17-50/85. Some 'pods, Intuos 4, LR4. I♥GIMP! Semi-pro concert/PR photographer. ~Simon~

16th of May 2012 (Wed)	#11
AngryCorgi -Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA... Posts: 11,531 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need POTN? POTN serves two purposes essential to happiness: knowledge and social interaction __________________ AngryCorgi (aka Tom) ...Tools... ...Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is knowing not to include it in a fruit salad...

16th of May 2012 (Wed)	#13
Chet BrokenMember Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Within the POTN viewing area. Posts: 36,089	Re: Need POTN? I need a toilet to go to the bathroom, but I can do without. __________________ xti • 100mm f/2.8 • 50mm f/1.4 • EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS • EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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