My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo!

Rob Barron · 06-06-2008, 18:38

Hi all,

I know the number of posts listed under my name will have gine up when you read this but this is my 5,000th post on Pixalo and I wanted to use it to say something worthwhile by welcoming you to the site I seriously believe to be the best Photography forum on the internet. I am NOT a member of the Crew so this is entirely the thoughts of a Pixalo member with no ulterior motive at all. But I love it and here's why....

Pixalo is not run by a faceless big-bucks business trying to make a load of dosh out of me, it is run by some guys who first and foremost love photography and wanted a site for like-minded people.
When I joined, Pixalo had just a few hundred members, now it has over 3,600 and through it I have made many friends who I really enjoy chatting to about the hobby/profession I love.
The Crew of Pixalo are volunteers who care enough about the members to give up their time to help make this the site it is. They all started as members and to a man (and woman!) deserve huge credit for what they've achieved.
Pixalo is a site where members help members. They don't care whether you are experienced or a total newbie to the world of digital photography, they will help you just the same.
You can store loads of pictures on here, just like you can on sites like FlickR but on here you can get thoughtful feedback and advice and you don't keep seeing signs saying 'cough up to upgrade now and you'll get more...' On Pixalo you get the lot right from the start and you don't have to pay a penny. I can assure you, I'd still be a member if I was paying!
People don't criticise for the sake of it, they offer good advice IF you want it. In short, if you want to learn and develop your skills, you can do so here in a totally non-threatening environment.
If you just want to browse and be inspired, you can do that to!
There are some superb tutorials, all made by members here, which will help you with using your camera and also with photo editing and processing.
Loads of regulars have been here for quite a while but it has never been at all cliquey. Everyone is welcomed, be they here for a day or years!

There are plenty more reasons for being a member of Pixalo but I'll let you find those out for yourself. I'll simply say

and if you enjoy it half as much as I have then you'll have a great time

Cheers,
Rob

P-E · 06-06-2008, 19:14

Congrats on your 5,000th post Rob

**Dabhand16** · 06-06-2008, 19:16

Cheque in the post Rob

silkstone · 06-06-2008, 19:46

Congrats Rob!

WOODY · 06-06-2008, 20:44

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 5000TH ROB.

JMitchell · 06-06-2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

Cheque in the post Rob

Well done Rob, I'm only 1711 behind you

I think we all feel the same way about Pixalo, and cannot really find a way to thank those who started it, and the crew who help maintain it (despite their humour [see under my screen name])

Well done guys

**Dabhand16** · 06-06-2008, 21:18

Congratulations on your 5000th post Rob AND your 400 rep points

silkstone · 07-06-2008, 01:01

Don't fret about your moniker, Jack. I'm waiting for 'Linux Fanboy' to appear under my name.

Oh

Well at least I'll then have free licence* to promote this superior OS with impunity, and the 'boy' will be a compliment.

* Open Source, of course.

simpbow · 07-06-2008, 08:29

Way to go Rob.

mickeymax · 07-06-2008, 12:05

Well done Rob and I 2nd everything you said in your post. Its a great site and a community I'm glad to be a part of.
Cheers

Boofers · 07-06-2008, 16:02

Wow, and I thought 2000 posts were a lot,

. Your absolutely right about the people here. I push the bounderies of my imagination and have been met with the utmost honesty but never pushed out when crashing in on others to offer up a view point. Thanks everybody"

".

Steven

Nancy1340 · 07-06-2008, 21:17

Rob, first congratulations!!

And second, you are so right about the folks here.

eyesociety · 07-06-2008, 21:58

Well done rob.

jake · 07-06-2008, 22:25

Wll said Rob

fionaB · 08-06-2008, 15:19

only 5000? jeez Rob the amount u can talk i would have thought it would have been even more than mine! lol.

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06-06-2008, 18:38	#1 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,388	My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Hi all, I know the number of posts listed under my name will have gine up when you read this but this is my 5,000th post on Pixalo and I wanted to use it to say something worthwhile by welcoming you to the site I seriously believe to be the best Photography forum on the internet. I am NOT a member of the Crew so this is entirely the thoughts of a Pixalo member with no ulterior motive at all. But I love it and here's why.... Pixalo is not run by a faceless big-bucks business trying to make a load of dosh out of me, it is run by some guys who first and foremost love photography and wanted a site for like-minded people. When I joined, Pixalo had just a few hundred members, now it has over 3,600 and through it I have made many friends who I really enjoy chatting to about the hobby/profession I love. The Crew of Pixalo are volunteers who care enough about the members to give up their time to help make this the site it is. They all started as members and to a man (and woman!) deserve huge credit for what they've achieved. Pixalo is a site where members help members. They don't care whether you are experienced or a total newbie to the world of digital photography, they will help you just the same. You can store loads of pictures on here, just like you can on sites like FlickR but on here you can get thoughtful feedback and advice and you don't keep seeing signs saying 'cough up to upgrade now and you'll get more...' On Pixalo you get the lot right from the start and you don't have to pay a penny. I can assure you, I'd still be a member if I was paying! People don't criticise for the sake of it, they offer good advice IF you want it. In short, if you want to learn and develop your skills, you can do so here in a totally non-threatening environment. If you just want to browse and be inspired, you can do that to! There are some superb tutorials, all made by members here, which will help you with using your camera and also with photo editing and processing. Loads of regulars have been here for quite a while but it has never been at all cliquey. Everyone is welcomed, be they here for a day or years! There are plenty more reasons for being a member of Pixalo but I'll let you find those out for yourself. I'll simply say and if you enjoy it half as much as I have then you'll have a great time Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

06-06-2008, 19:14	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,811	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Congrats on your 5,000th post Rob

06-06-2008, 19:16	#3 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 9,787	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Cheque in the post Rob

06-06-2008, 19:46	#4 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,754	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Congrats Rob!

06-06-2008, 20:44	#5 (permalink)
WOODY PLEASE NOTE I TYPE USING CAPITALS DUE TO A DISABILTY THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ORPINGTON KENT Posts: 1,309	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 5000TH ROB.

06-06-2008, 21:18	#7 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 9,787	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Congratulations on your 5000th post Rob AND your 400 rep points

07-06-2008, 01:01	#8 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,754	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Don't fret about your moniker, Jack. I'm waiting for 'Linux Fanboy' to appear under my name. Oh Well at least I'll then have free licence* to promote this superior OS with impunity, and the 'boy' will be a compliment. * Open Source, of course.

07-06-2008, 08:29	#9 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,691	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Way to go Rob.

07-06-2008, 12:05	#10 (permalink)
mickeymax Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 200	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Well done Rob and I 2nd everything you said in your post. Its a great site and a community I'm glad to be a part of. Cheers

07-06-2008, 16:02	#11 (permalink)
Boofers Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 40 miles south of St. Louis Posts: 2,469	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Wow, and I thought 2000 posts were a lot,. Your absolutely right about the people here. I push the bounderies of my imagination and have been met with the utmost honesty but never pushed out when crashing in on others to offer up a view point. Thanks everybody"". Steven

07-06-2008, 21:17	#12 (permalink)
Nancy1340 Quite Chatty Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mesquite, Texas Posts: 69	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Rob, first congratulations!! And second, you are so right about the folks here.

07-06-2008, 21:58	#13 (permalink)
eyesociety Quite Chatty Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: birmingham uk Posts: 56	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Well done rob.

07-06-2008, 22:25	#14 (permalink)
jake Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: yorkshire Posts: 392	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! Wll said Rob

08-06-2008, 15:19	#15 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,637	Re: My 5000th post: why you are gonna LOVE Pixalo! only 5000? jeez Rob the amount u can talk i would have thought it would have been even more than mine! lol. ............................. ...........................