No, I do not like the term analog very much, but I do not find the alternatives better in practice. I sometime use the term chemical photography.
But APUG has become a landmark. And I think I can speak for the diehard Apuggers, who at least want to see APUG back on the site once one disabled hybrid and digital modes on the site.
Also even then there still be some forums that will be shared in all modes. We shall see how this evolves if pure digital photographers should join DPUG.
I agree. I call it film photography (or just photography - using film), and have always disliked the "analog" moniker in general terms.
However, APUG was a community - and and identification/membership with an affinity group; I did like that very much.
I'll certainly miss APUG as it's own entity. Being thrust (shanghaied?) into a larger group that is less representative of me does feel a bit marginalizing - but I'm used to that sort of thing. There are plenty of places that I can be only 1/3 of.
@AgX @MattKing @Wayne I'm not opposed to some APUG visuals for those who want that. I can incorporate a few options in the user settings. Let me get through the bug list a bit and we'll keep those options on the table. ThanksI agree. I call it film photography (or just photography - using film), and have always disliked the "analog" moniker in general terms.
However, APUG was a community - and and identification/membership with an affinity group; I did like that very much.
I'll certainly miss APUG as it's own entity. Being thrust (shanghaied?) into a larger group that is less representative of me does feel a bit marginalizing - but I'm used to that sort of thing. There are plenty of places that I can be only 1/3 of.
BTW......my post above was somewhat in Jest.....and just a Personal Observation about the way i look at "Modern Photography".To be honest...and i am probably in The Big Minority.....i have Never liked the term "Analog Photography". I am not even sure, In the strictest terms of definition, what that means. I suppose at this point in time, it has become synonymous with film.?
When people ask, i always say Film Photography or Traditional Photography. Why does that matter to me.?.....I am not 100% certain. If i had to guess, i would say that Until the advent of Digital Photography, there was no "Analog Photography".....nobody would have understood what you were saying or why you were saying it.....it was simply, Photography.
I suppose (with me) it might be an Age/Snob/Pride thing.?
MY hobby is Photography.
Those guys over there, with the expensive, 15 month old cameras.?......THEY are Digital Photographers.
I would Never Argue this with anybody...i only mention it here. No doubt, at this point, most all Professional and hobby photographers use a Digital Camera...Just the way it is. They take Awesome photos.
I simply prefer learning the skills of traditional photography.....or is it Analog Photography.?
Its is kind of funny...the same applies to audio.....Nobody Hears a digital recording, and nobody looks at a digital photograph.. It is only after they have been converted to some kind of Analog Conclusion that a person can see or hear a Digital photo or recording.
Thanx for the laugh - that was quite refreshing.Oh for God's sake, just check only the analog box. Honestly, the sense of victimhood and whining is unbelievable. One wonders how you are able to cope with real problems in life. You are not even a subscriber, so you obviously don't even care enough of the site to support it.
Can't get any more clearer than that interesting yellow logo at top left. It is what it is. What part are they banging on about??
The 'new look' to APUG (Photrio) is visually very appealing. The site navigates snappily around (but we do have 125mbps broadband, so it is normal for things to tick over in half the blink of an eye). The provision of freedom of choice of analogue, digital and hybrid under the one interactive umbrella is wise, sensible and timely in the present and future environment. There is no 'analogue only' world. We have many choices for photography now. We have been dragged out of an historical anachronism into the modern, forward-thinking era. Good. Very good. Sure, there will be a few loud trumpet blowers on the pithy path; let 'em blow off steam. There isn't much out there at for the loud and disapproving alt-cowhide hipsters to match the comprehensive depth and breadth of experience, both professional and amateur, that APUG/Photrio has accumulated over one roof over many years. Photo.net? Seriously, what a dog's puke they've made of that site.
Lovely font face too that is easy going on the eyes.
Do I use film? Yes I do. And I spend more on film/processing/print-scan than most could imagine.
I like tearing the wrapping off...
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BTW......my post above was somewhat in Jest.....and just a Personal Observation about the way i look at "Modern Photography".
I am COMPLETELY HAPPY with the new Forum Set-Up...i have No Complaints. It is no big deal to me that APUG needed to be merged with Digital Topics....it was necessary for survival.
My interest is 97% Film, but having "easier" access to the digital stuff is fine with me, and it will no doubt benefit me as a Photography Beginner.
If i need to know about scanners, or what affordable but still relevant Digital SLR i might get for my wife, and i can do THAT all in the "same" place.....and without causing a riot.....i see it as an improvement..
My wife is a Vegetarian, but I eat Chicken ... "no" dairy or red meat ...but i DO eat a Pepperoni Pizza once a week. We coexist in the same house just fine...for 17 years now...she etas HER Photography and i eat MY Photography.....
Oh for God's sake, just check only the analog box. Honestly, the sense of victimhood and whining is unbelievable. One wonders how you are able to cope with real problems in life. You are not even a subscriber, so you obviously don't even care enough of the site to support it.
I'm going to support Wayne in this - at least to a certain extent.
I think that the forums - or at least the "analogue" ones - should prominently display something that identifies Photrio as being an evolution from APUG.
I'd suggest something like "Built on the strong analogue foundation of APUG.ORG - but now much more!"
Maybe i am wrong, but i thought APUG Was Not "working" and that is Why the merger was necessary.
Perhaps people that don't support the site should refrain from whining about efforts to make it economically viable. Whining about something you don't support oversteps the bounds of propriety.People should refrain from making assumptions and judgments about the financial status and decisions of people they don't know. Its fine to generically encourage people to subscribe to support the site but to criticise specific people for not doing so oversteps the boundaries of propriety.
.....or start their own F'ing "Film Only Forum", and see how Cheap, Fun and Easy it is.....when you cannot even get members to fork over a paltry 20 F'ing dollars a year to help out.I think that's exactly right. Sean said in the opening post here that APUG wasn't sustainable, specifically "our isolation is a poor long term solution for our survival." He also very frankly revealed some of his family's economic realities in order to help us understand the challenges he faces. Those who think APUG "still works" ought to go back and read his post.
Thank you for hinting at this. (I did not read it as I did not expect these details under this thread title. And I also mixed up both migration threads.)I think that's exactly right. Sean said in the opening post here that APUG wasn't sustainable, ...
Thank you for hinting at this. (I did not read it as I did not expect these details under this thread title. And I also mixed up both migration threads.)
Perhaps people that don't support the site should refrain from whining about efforts to make it economically viable. Whining about something you don't support oversteps the bounds of propriety.
I think that's exactly right. Sean said in the opening post here that APUG wasn't sustainable, specifically "our isolation is a poor long term solution for our survival." He also very frankly revealed some of his family's economic realities in order to help us understand the challenges he faces. Those who think APUG "still works" ought to go back and read his post.
not sure why it matters what anyone calls it.
I'm going to support Wayne in this - at least to a certain extent.
I think that the forums - or at least the "analogue" ones - should prominently display something that identifies Photrio as being an evolution from APUG.
I'd suggest something like "Built on the strong analogue foundation of APUG.ORG - but now much more!"
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