PatrickGilliland
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Paddy,
I wanted to get back to you on your comment--I don't want the thread to turn into a huge conversation. On thing I would like to point out (other than you are one of the flag bearers as it were--one from whom comments are considered like Easter eggs), is that the whole reason why I started rapid fire posting was due to a lack of response. I would post an image that I thought was.........good for me....and I would receive 0 comments. I would think "is this image THAT bad?" then i would try and fix it thinking that was the reason for no comments--this led to the cascade of postings that you mention. I was under the impression that the number of comments and image quality were inexorably entwined. They are (they must be) in some unfathomable way. But I think its individual specific. Not to get personal, and only used as an example, if you and I posted the identical image--you would get far more comments (substitute you for a number of others if you prefer). I do have a number of posts on page 1 (or maybe page 2 by now probably) that received no comments and I only posted 1 or 2 images--taking your advice to heart (I do listen....and I remember.....like an elephant). As an aside, Part of the reason for the......less than fervid response.... I think is I use PI and most people us PS (I feel the ice cracking as I speak). To sum up--I have tried the post 1 image, wait, listen and consider method. I even posted the image with a specific question. I always thought that the ensuing silence was due to the image being balderdash and the question inane.
Anyway--I am a different imager now I suppose. Up until recently I NEEDED someone who knew what they were doing to give me accolades or criticism, for I was without boat, paddle, life preserver, and I knew not how to swim. Back then, a "good job" was far more valuable to me than helpful criticism because I did not understand the criticism (part of that is due to the PI/PS issue I know now). So, I need to take a break from posting to recalibrate. I have always appreciated your comments. You are a great imager. I will post again--when I have a worthy image. I also will get a full Astrobin account. Quite frankly, THAT posting place is more suitable to the "like" button as far as I am concerned. few comments are given, but likes add up quickly for good images. SGL has always been more personal as far as I am concerned, and comments are valued more.
Thanks for commenting Paddy--keep up the great work.
Rodd
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