Has anyone else noticed that most photography forums outside of Reddit have some very opinionated, bitter arsch-holes as members? I cannot find a single forum outside of Reddit that offers positive / constructive criticism, just people who are toxic beyond belief…
I have such a bad experience meeting other photographers in the wild. Telling me my way of doing things isn’t right, that my gear isn’t good. Like dude, I didn’t ask.
Seems there are places I don’t go. At best I get a friendly nod acknowledging a fellow photographer. Usually people just aren’t that worried about what I’m doing. I’ve been asked for help with a certain thing someone is trying to do.