Why are you here? - DPChallenge Forums

04/08/2005 10:24:56 AM · #5

I think the secret to the success of DPC is the participation. Entering the challenges gives a sense of involvement. Also, the people are very generous in sharing their comments and expertise. (You're great guys!)

The website is very well laid out, easy to use, and looks professional.
The forums are not "busy", like www.fredmiranda.com. (I mean visually busy, by the way)

Personally, I am here to learn by entering my own photos, and by looking at the good and bad, thus developing my eye for a good shot.

My 2 cents!
Paula

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 10:26:16.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

04/08/2005 10:25:19 AM · #6

What brings me here? The RIBBONS! The thrill of pushing the update button. (Did the score go up from the night before? Will it go down before change over?) So exciting! hehehe...

I really enjoy the challenges that teach me something new..like the "Light on White" challenge or really anything that makes me mess with my settings and surroundings. I also enjoy the forums..I feel like we are all family here. It gets a little heated once in a while but for the most part I love everyone here. :-)

Prof_Fate

04/08/2005 10:25:38 AM · #7

I came for the fame and fortune.

Still waiting.

nsbca7

04/08/2005 10:28:13 AM · #8

Look here for your answer.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/08/2005 11:23:49 AM · #9

There are other very successsful forums, but all that I have seen lack that sense of community that DPC has in spades. I firmly believe that this is rooted in:

1.) Participation. The excitement and, well, challenge of the challenges is infectious and encourages communication on an emotional as well as intellectual level.
2.) The fact that our forums are not over-policed for OT content, the way many are. It's that very OT content that provides the deeper attriction of DPC; when we're here, it feels like a real community, because it it one.
3.) An interface that encourages exploration.

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 11:53:28.

saintaugust

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

04/08/2005 11:35:34 AM · #10

i love the chance of seeing an image I would've never thought of, and drawing inspiration from that.

i also feel that photographers/artists alike are sort of a 'clan' that should stick together and draw from each others experience.

other than that, i like sitting on my butt on the computer. lol

Artifacts

04/08/2005 11:52:21 AM · #11

It is an easy way to meet, discuss and share ideas with a large number of others about a subject that they all think and feel similarly about.

gaurawa

04/08/2005 11:59:16 AM · #12

to learn and use my time which I used to waste so royally :>

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

04/08/2005 12:07:42 PM · #13

There's always something new...
....and I help create some of what's new--whether it's a forum post, a challenge photo, an addition to my portfolio, etc.
So, as others have said, it's the participation and interaction that keeps me coming back.
Besides, these are the some of th best, most helpful, incredibly intelligent and good looking (see self-portrait challenges) people you'll meet on or off the web. =)

nsbca7

04/08/2005 12:36:52 PM · #14

to learn and waste my time which I used to use so royally

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/08/2005 12:47:26 PM · #15

The same thing that makes people stand and watch a train reck or a car accident. I know I shouldn't waste my time here.

nfessel

Best-Buy Easy Point & Click

04/08/2005 01:04:49 PM · #16

There are several books on Amazon.com regarding the challenges of building thriving online communities. Do an Amazon search for "online communities"

Also check out www.everything2.com. That site has been around for years and has a solid user base.

lwkimages

04/08/2005 01:13:04 PM · #17

I come here for two reasons:

1. I love photography and DPC is an ideal way to learn and share ideas relating to this art and craft.

2. It's a great way to kill time while at a job I hate.

phreakon

Olympus C-740UZ

04/08/2005 01:16:36 PM · #18

I'm only here because I'm hiding from the cops!

tristalisk

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/08/2005 01:28:22 PM · #19

Drew and Langdon secretly used the membership money to to install crack injectors on all of the right click buttons in the world. Whenever you click on the update button you are rewaded a small dose wich satisfies you for about five minutes. Slowly addicting the DPC community to the almighty update button.......
or the fact the we all share the same passion, and speak in a language only other photographers will understand. In our photography we express are feelings and emotions. By sharing these with one another and openly discussing them with one another we have grown closer. It also help knowing that the others have had the same hardships, everything from a busted lens, copyright, to how to percfect the lighting on a rose.

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 13:30:36.

phreakon

Olympus C-740UZ

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/08/2005 01:32:09 PM · #20

Wait a second, uctopuk...You're not a cop are you?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/08/2005 01:32:40 PM · #21

Originally posted by phreakon:

I'm only here because I'm hiding from the cops!

Lol, hiding in plain "site", eh?

phreakon

Olympus C-740UZ

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/08/2005 01:34:06 PM · #22

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by phreakon:
I'm only here because I'm hiding from the cops!

Lol, hiding in plain "site", eh?

oh man, it must be Friday. Very funny.

Nelzie

Canon EOS-30D

04/08/2005 01:37:03 PM · #23

I come here to learn, witness the experiences of other visitors, grow my skills and knowledge. This site provides an extremely welcoming community experience that has helped me learn more about my camera and photography in general, then I would have learned simply on my own.

If you want to build a good community, you have to first list all the elements (minus the people) that makes a community good. Build all of that, let some people know about it and if things work out, you have a community. You cannot force a community, it just happens because the right elements are there to attract the right people.

uctopuk

Canon PowerShot A70

04/08/2005 01:59:10 PM · #24

Originally posted by phreakon:

Wait a second, uctopuk...You're not a cop are you?

A cop, no. But I can get you added to the terrorist watch list. That's much worse than doing time.

PhantomEWO