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What next when the hyperfocal is wrong?
"Dmac" wrote in message ... Bandicoot wrote: "Tony Polson" wrote in message ... "Bandicoot" wrote: Well, we started at about 8pm and after almost 150 applicants got to my prints at about 2am. The standard had been very high, and about a dozen people had been told they could expect to be given their LBIPP if they applied formally, and about half that actually awarded it there and then subject only to references - each time that this happened there was enthusiastic applause. So, to cut a long story short they looked at my pictures last but one, said some very flattering things about them, and offered me the Licentiate there and then, advising me to apply for an Associateship (the next step up) in a couple of years time. I was rather taken aback, but of course it was the perfect way to 'apply', since I'd been spared all the stress beforehand of thinking that I was actually making a serious application. I still haven't got round to putting together a panel for the ABIPP though, that's even more daunting... Peter Looking at some examples of ABIPP members web sites leads me to the conclusion membership to this elitist organization - or associate membership, is no assurance of any particular skills the half a dozen members I checked out have as Photographers. How much does it cost to join, Peter? Chuckle. It'll cost you £165.00 to apply direct, and then your panel of 20 pictures and the £125.00 submission fee to apply for an Associateship, which obviously you intend to do immediately. Let us know how you get on. Peter |
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"Alan Browne" wrote ... Odd how you come around whenever Polson is on one of his rants designed to elevate himself through insults on others... Nice to see the sense of humour by-pass was a success, Alan ;^) |
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Tony Parkinson wrote:
"Alan Browne" wrote ... Odd how you come around whenever Polson is on one of his rants designed to elevate himself through insults on others... Nice to see the sense of humour by-pass was a success, Alan The "circle of confusion" joke reached its zenith of comedy a couple years ago. |
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Dmac wrote:
Alan Browne wrote: Tony, you're quick to attack but very slow to offer useful, clear, concise advice. You basic presumption that he actually has any to offer is flawed in the extreme, Alan. I don't believe that at all. In a few narrow areas he does have useful things to say. However, he rarely passes up the chance to be an ass or to pull the old all-so-easy dig at people who do have useful comments to offer. Tony really has no understanding of the basic purpose of usenet. He is angry at usenet in part because it has failed to elevate him to the status he seeks. That *really* drives him mad 'cause people can call on him to walk the walk and that's when he cowers in the corners. Cheers, Alan -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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Alan Browne wrote
(in article ): [apparently referring to Tony Polson] You basic presumption that he actually has any to offer is flawed in the extreme, Alan. I don't believe that at all. In a few narrow areas he does have useful things to say. However, he rarely passes up the chance to be an ass or to pull the old all-so-easy dig at people who do have useful comments to offer. Tony really has no understanding of the basic purpose of usenet. He is angry at usenet in part because it has failed to elevate him to the status he seeks. That *really* drives him mad 'cause people can call on him to walk the walk and that's when he cowers in the corners. I find this all very interesting, because a few years back I spent a lot of time lurking here, and a bit posting. At that time, it seemed like Tony actually posted quite a bit of useful information, and was certainly willing to argue from time to time (this is Usenet after all), but it certainly seems different now. I wonder what, if anything other than time, transpired to change him so much? -- Randy Howard (2reply remove FOOBAR) "The power of accurate observation is called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw |
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Randy Howard wrote:
Alan Browne wrote (in article ): [apparently referring to Tony Polson] You basic presumption that he actually has any to offer is flawed in the extreme, Alan. I don't believe that at all. In a few narrow areas he does have useful things to say. However, he rarely passes up the chance to be an ass or to pull the old all-so-easy dig at people who do have useful comments to offer. Tony really has no understanding of the basic purpose of usenet. He is angry at usenet in part because it has failed to elevate him to the status he seeks. That *really* drives him mad 'cause people can call on him to walk the walk and that's when he cowers in the corners. I find this all very interesting, because a few years back I spent a lot of time lurking here, and a bit posting. At that time, it seemed like Tony actually posted quite a bit of useful information, and was certainly willing to argue from time to time (this is Usenet after all), but it certainly seems different now. I wonder what, if anything other than time, transpired to change him so much? Anger and resentment, loss of promotional opportunities, jealousy, poverty, inability to accept change. All of these probably contribute to his present attitude. Like you suggested, he did have valid contributions about hardware - once. God help us all if we age like he has. -- From Douglas... My photographic site: http://www.douglasjames.com.au Canvas Archival and Metallic Prints: http://www.canvasphotos.com.au |
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