[Dave]

Do you have a Facebook account ? If so, then please come along and fan the official Pixalo Facebook page.

By becoming a fan of the page you will automatically receive updates on new threads on Pixalo, with a brief summary & link to the thread. How cool is that. You'll never miss that important thread again

Also it's a great chance to share the Facebook page with your friends on Facebook. Hey the more photographers joining in with Pixalo, the merrier

Anyway enough blurb, here's the link :- Pixalo Photography Forums , so have a play & let me know what you think

Cheers Dave

[JMitchell]

Done, but can't help wondering what the point is

[Des Gardner]

I do not really want to be involved with facebook or any more stuff on line I spend far too much time on the keyboards as it is, I should really be out and about taking pictures, not that I am short of pictures but its just the time (or lack of it) thats the problem!

[Conkers]

I'm not sure where this is heading with regards to pixalo users maybe uploading their art to facebook, but under no circumstances should anyone who values their work upload anything on that site. I've just recently had a lot of hassle, and done a lot of research on FBs dodgy terms of service and the ramifications of uploading work there. Honestly, be sure you know the consequences of having anything to do with FB. Just to be safe.

EDIT: I'm pretty sure i've misunderstood the OPs initial post. Are you just using FB as an advertising platform?

[JMitchell]

They have revised their terms of service, meaning that they no longer hold copyright over the material that is uploaded, so you don't have to worry about that, but it isn't the greatest place for viewing photos, that's for sure.

[Dave]

Purpose was to have a presence on Facebook, but also to see if the feature of being able to see updates of new threads of any use to regular FBers ? Or I can just blame it on Silkstone for suggesting it

[Conkers]

Originally Posted by JMitchell

They have revised their terms of service, meaning that they no longer hold copyright over the material that is uploaded, so you don't have to worry about that, but it isn't the greatest place for viewing photos, that's for sure.

They never claimed copyright, they claimed a licence to use anything that's uploaded. And they still claim this:

"you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook ("IP License").".

I'd just be wary of that aspect. But merely to have a presence on FB isn't a problem, I guess.

As a side, the pixalo logo falls under their tos too.

[Dave]

They can plaster Pixalo logo where they like

[Conkers]

Originally Posted by Dave

They can plaster Pixalo logo where they like

[farrukh]

lol any publicity is good publicity..

[kukuphoto]

Since I have a facebook account, although I rarely log on to anything these days (busy busy). I went ahead and added myself as a Pixalo fan. The least I could do for this great community.

[fionaB]

i have fanned it also.

[Silver Dragon]

... I still dont have a Facebook account.....
Due to problems with family members and friends "Demanding" a FB presence, I doubt I will be getting one in the near future either.....
....I am sure its up to me to decide if I want to join, isnt it?... so what do you say to a family member who constantly reminds you you have not joined up yet.....

[Ryan24]

added

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Silver Dragon

... I still dont have a Facebook account.....
Due to problems with family members and friends "Demanding" a FB presence, I doubt I will be getting one in the near future either.....
....I am sure its up to me to decide if I want to join, isnt it?... so what do you say to a family member who constantly reminds you you have not joined up yet.....

Me neither - and I say to my friends/family it is not for me.

[CathieT]

Done! I use Facebook to advertise my tshirts, and stay in touch with my friends. If you are really concerned about people nicking your art, you shouldn't have it anywhere on the interwebs!

[Conkers]

Originally Posted by CathieT

Done! I use Facebook to advertise my tshirts, and stay in touch with my friends. If you are really concerned about people nicking your art, you shouldn't have it anywhere on the interwebs!

It's not about art being nicked. It's about giving FB a licence (royalty free) to use your work. Check out their terms. I value my work and if someone steals it you have recourse to demand payment (if applicable) or for your work to be taken down from the offending site. Give FB a licence to use your work, by uploading to their servers, and your out of luck.

[invisiblegirls]

Done.

[ROBIN]

why ?

i do not see any benefit to users , its just a bit of free publicity.

And how come you managed to spam all of the website ?

[j sotelo]

Done

[morlandroger]

OK signed up, but, like others, not sure where this is going

[Kirif1]

Well i shall go against the grain and say its a GREAT idea. I have alot of togger mates on FB that would be keen to join such a fantastic forum. Face book got me the wedding job i am doing next weekend and keeps me in touch with important friends and family....i do however agree it is a risk to put your best work on there, no a safe place for that!

[Willow5075]

yeah I'm a regular face booker - great way to stalk the kids !!

So I'm a fan!

[mountain wilderness]

Done!

[DH59]

Have fanned! Although I don't use my Facebook account much, it has to be said. Far too many silly extras going on, which I ignore when sent to me.

What about Twitter now?!!!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by DH59

What about Twitter now?!!!

http://twitter.com/pixalo

[Markulous]

Fanned - will Twitter later

[Silver Dragon]

Just to say, what a way to get many members posting.....
I hadnt realised there was so many members here?...

[Flockheart]

Done - even though I havn't posted in ages!

[DH59]

Originally Posted by Dave

http://twitter.com/pixalo

Oh 'eck! Now I'll never get anything done!!