Too bad that Emanet-Kaos deleted his image. Then you would have seen the reason for this harsh discussion. He offended everybody before even somebody has commented any of his work. After i and others have commented the way he wanted it - and left another comment that it is not good style to offend others just for fun, the discussion started much more heavily. He demanded critics because that is, in his understanding the nature of art and artists to help others through critique. Thats why i asked him why he thinks i have to help him. I am more than willing, but not if someone demands it. THE NATURE OF A FORUM LIKE THIS IS GIVE AND TAKE! Not take only. I think that is the central point that needs discusssion! Problem is, that only the owner of an image can have more than one comment under his image. If i add a second or third comment, the first is deleted. The result is a very odd looking situation in this case. By the way, i looked this morning again onto the comments under his image. E-K said, that this was exactly what he wanted. Heavy pressure on himself, so that he can become better. Well, his style, his decition. But then he shouldn't complain if... A little beside fact. He went over to a new photo of a friend and ranked it down with some very heavy critiques, just to show what he thinks is foul here in his eyes. Strange style as well. I understand that he is probably a very frustrated and bitter man. He tells on his RR homepage that he had a heavy bike accident that destroyed his professional career. All accepted. But again, this forum here tries to be a nice and gentle place and needs give and take (to say it again). At the moment there is much too much "take" and very little "give" for my opinion. And, maybe bad luck for E-K, we had this rmuller scandal from last week, so everybody is more nervous about those things than usual. Thats what i think, Walther

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