> I have put up with way too many small minds over the years and seen the
> destruction they cause to allow thinking like this to even get a toehold in this
> forum. You are welcome here, as long as you respect the points of view of other
> people who differ from you. Feel free to push the merits of RM; there are many,
> but do not think you can get away with limiting the discussion by bullying
> people.
Fred and Peter:
Is this a "teachable moment?"
I don't mean for you two, but rather for the many stock photography newcomers who bring
with them a fantasy that is so wrong that it often leaves me both speechless and baffled - in
no way is this a civil business.
The stock photography business is very small and deeply contested. It is not possible to
make a sale without taking a sale away from somebody else. This has led to some pretty
brutal exchanges in both discussion groups like this and public events like workshops and
conventions. If you want to participate in this business AND know some other participants,
you should expect a bit of friction.
So if you're coming to stock photography because you feel that the people in your present job
or business don't get along well enough, I urge you to think again.
Fred, I truly appreciate this list you've created; it gives us the chance for civil discussion and I
recognize that keeping it civil is a tough task. For this effort, I can't thank you enough.
Brian Yarvin
Author, Educator, Photographer
http://www.brianyarvin.com
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