Free 24 hour trial to NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals)

This organization is a good resource for online tutorials, webcasts, and gear discounts. Try it free for 24 hours, no credit card needed: http://photoshopuser.c​om/24-hour-trial/

Hah, "professionals".
Not in my view.
The extortion announcement from Adobe has really turned me off.
Otherwise, I would have probably joined.
I have always wanted to.
But now, I don't think I will be supporting any future PS add-ons, of any kind.
Quite shameful, that mis-management ruins peoples lives.

Do you get the discounts/free shipping at other retailers for the one day trial?

Bearmann wrote in post #15938022
Do you get the discounts/free shipping at other retailers for the one day trial?

Well it seems as if you can use any of the resources for 24 hours from the way its worded on the signup page, but then again who knows if you actually get to use any of the discounts?

buggz wrote in post #15937699
Hah, "professionals".
Not in my view.
The extortion announcement from Adobe has really turned me off.
Otherwise, I would have probably joined.
I have always wanted to.
But now, I don't think I will be supporting any future PS add-ons, of any kind.
Quite shameful, that mis-management ruins peoples lives.

You have a funny definition of extortion. You mean to say because Adobe is trying to eliminate theft of their product and offer a lower cost alternative to folks who might not be able to afford the full purchase price up front that they're extorting money from their users? I've got news for you, this is the wave of the future. Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe have already gone down this path. Other software manufacturers will follow. Get used to it. Or start supporting open source stuff like GIMP. Just make sure you donate some money to them so they can continue development.

Shrug, I have bought CS since CS3.
Many CS related items, brushes, textures, scripts, plug ins, tutorials, etc, etc, etc...
You can buy into this crap if you want, but please read the EULA also.
As for this being the "future wave".
Not for me, never.
You like it, fine, I don't, and will say that I don't.
EOL.

M_Six wrote in post #15938084
You have a funny definition of extortion. You mean to say because Adobe is trying to eliminate theft of their product and offer a lower cost alternative to folks who might not be able to afford the full purchase price up front that they're extorting money from their users? I've got news for you, this is the wave of the future. Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe have already gone down this path. Other software manufacturers will follow. Get used to it. Or start supporting open source stuff like GIMP. Just make sure you donate some money to them so they can continue development.

I think there is a thread on this *LOL*

buggz wrote in post #15938332
Shrug, I have bought CS since CS3.
Many CS related items, brushes, textures, scripts, plug ins, tutorials, etc, etc, etc...
You can buy into this crap if you want, but please read the EULA also.
As for this being the "future wave".
Not for me, never.
You like it, fine, I don't, and will say that I don't.
EOL.

Saying you don't like it is fine. I have no problem with that. I don't like twitter or games, so I don't use them. But calling something extortion when you are free to not use it is a bit much. You don't like the EULA, then don't use the software. Simple.

And how exactly does Adobe's "mismanagement" ruin anyone's life? Or were you perhaps referring to the Illinois state government?

NAPP has nothing to do with Adobe policies. I'm sure they don't like it anymore than most, but due to the fact they are based on Photoshop they can't really say Adobe sucks for their new EULA.
I believe this thread is about NAPP not adobe.
I have been and will continue to be a Member.
It is a good place to learn period. Their discounts are Great! If you use the site you will gain knowledge and inspiration, not to mention save money on many things.

cntry wrote in post #15941833
NAPP has nothing to do with Adobe policies. I'm sure they don't like it anymore than most,

True.

Scott Kelby actually talked extensively about this on two of his "The Grid" episodes. You can watch them for free on YouTube or KelbyTV.com. He doesn't tow the Adobe line. One thing of note is that he states you can get just CS6 for $10/month the first year and $20/month after that. There's no current NAPP discount but don't be surprised if NAPP get's around a 25% discount after the first year.

Also, he has put together some very good suggestions for Adobe such as including quite a bit more functionality to the next LR and making it more of a LR for photographers. If his LR suggestions make it into LR then about 90% of us wouldn't ever need PS. There's a lot of info in his "The Grid" episodes - I suggest you take about 90 minutes and go watch them.