Photography Forum?

[Mr.OSH]

I agree there is quite a few threads for this but I still think that it doesn't really warrant a sub forum as of yet - I don't think that there is a problem with photography threads staying where they are. If the "Pictures (No Alterations)" forum was used more and more for photography it could be considered by really I personally think there isn't enough use to create a subforum. Even so is there a problem where the threads are being posted at the moment? The issue with adding subforums like these is that it means other subforums are then requested and there are other subforums that probably deserve to be created as much as "Photography". I'm sure this will be considered but personally although it seems fairly well supported here I don't think it would be worth while. We'll see what happens but would the forum be used enough - is there a problem with the threads being posted where they are currently?

[DarrenToogood]

Just to answer your last two questions there...

I believe the forum would be used yes. I also see the need for a photography forum, to allow us to have our photographic discussion away from other areas of Art/Pictures. If we have our own area, this allows use to post as many thrads as we want, without 'competing' with other threads which are nothing to do with photography. It would also allow us to get some threads stickied such as a photographic competition.

On top of this sub-forums could be created such as 'Advertisement' etc. I am sure you have seen the support that this has got from both normal users and super moderators.

Atleast give it a trial period?

[Sammeth.]

I think a whole forum is pushing it, so a whole forum with addition subforums is way too over the top. I think a subforum at best would be suitable. You would still be able to have stickied threads in there, and you wouldnt have to compete with threads about other things that arent to do with photography.

[Casual]

100% for it :]

I love looking at the way people have taken a photograph whether it be a quick shot or a thought about idea on what should be in it! Plus most of the photos that people have taken are amazing! Would love to see this forum up and running because then you'd be able to post a picture you took if you were just taking up photography and get some feedback from people who really take a liking to photography and not just people who are looking in the pictures forum!

Good luck on getting it Darren and other photographers!

[Kardan]

You can search for all threads that start with a certain prefix can't you?

If you can, then a prefix would suit it more than a sub forum. 30 odd posts since June isn't very good for a sub forum in my eyes.

[GommeInc]

Failing a sub-forum, why not edit the description so that newcomers know where photography discussions are? Pictures could mean anything, like lolcat edits or random shots of people clubbing.

[e5]

I think it would be good to have a photography forum. I quite like seeing other people's pictures, and it might even spark of a new hobby for me, although I am quite good at picture taking already

[DarrenToogood]

Thinking about it, I think we should aim for a Sub-Forum under Pictures maybe, or another suitable parent forum?

[Jordy]

I could see lots of arguments starting about who's photos are "snaps" and who's aren't.

I would personally be flattered if my photos were called anything but a 'Snap'

I'm for this, I really think they should give it a trial, when people realise there's a forum dedicate to things, I imagine this would spark peoples interest and encourage more people to post.

And to the people who reckon 'There's a lot more important sub-forums needed', why not post a thread about it like Darren has? Personally I don't think it's missing much other than this.

[DarrenToogood]

A great post Jordy and well summed up

I have thought of a funny situation this could be compared to:

Student: We want a salad bar
Canteen: There isn't enough interest
Student: But you haven't offered it before therefore people haven't shown an interest?