Group guidelines

In order to keep the group healthy, I thought it might be worth adding a few guidelines that might help us all work better as a community.

1. This is one the THE most active groups on fstoppers. That said, the group relies on contributions, whether that be by sharing work or adding comments to ongoing discussions.

2. Remain respectful at all times.
I know I don't need to say this as all members show amazing respect for others.
If there are any newcomers out there hesitant to post work or add comments know that your input is valued. No opinion is wrong - newcomers can offer a fresh perspective to some of us long in the tooth veterans.

Also, we all share work to gain the input of fellow members and fully appreciate the feedback we receive. PLEASE ensure that you are RETURNING the FAVOR to your fellow photographers and give feedback on their posts.

3. Posting & commenting
We tend to post for a variety of reasons often just to share work, but if you ARE looking for something beyond that please make that clear in the post (eg image critique, feedback on an experimental process etc).

When commenting, please try to satisfy the photographers stated request. If a critique is called for please find strong points in an image and balance that with things you might change to suit your own unique aesthetic. A brief comment is better than none, as it shows an acknowledgement of the post.

4. Content
Although the group has specific (ie Minimalism, Abstract, Experimental) themes, I see this as a discussion group that spans beyond these boundaries. If you have anything photography-related you wish to show or discuss then go for it.
Although I'd like to steer clear gear heavy posts, those relating to specific images or techniques are encouraged.

Apologies for the length of this, I just thought we might function a little better if all on the same page.