What do you like about AmPics?

[tnman03]

I disagree. I've asked for honest feedback more than once & feel it was rare that it was given to me.

I also appreciate that it serves as a confidence builder for many but if someone is asking for honest feedback I don't understand what the big deal is in telling them what areas need improvement? It's hard to improve if I can't identify what I'm doing wrong.

Perhaps the lack of constructive criticism should be a confidence-builder in and of itself... Maybe there is nothing they are asking you to improve on because you are already doing a great job.....food for thought.

I recommend reading H.G. Well's story "The Country of the Blind". There are corollaries there to consider with respect to AMPIC. Specifically so with respect to comments but it can be broader.

 

[Skowt]

I understand your point, but I disagree at least with the way you've worded it. I think almost everyone gives honest feedback, but it is selective feedback. The problem is, you wanted feedback on one thing, and they are giving you selective feedback on another.

For example, if you post a picture and say, "please give me your honest feedback on what I could do to improve this shot," and someone replies, "you have great boobs," he may not be giving you the answer you were looking for, but I think he is being honest. I would bet that he really does think you have great boobs. (you do, by the way)

I think Skowt's point is the key. Point the viewer very specifically to what you are looking for advice on and you will have better luck. From what I have seen, when you have asked very specific questions, like how to better capture translucency in wet fabric, you have gotten some useful answers.

Keep in mind, though, that many of us don't really feel qualified to give photographic advice, but we appreciate your images and want to tell you so.

I would acknowledge that, for what you seek, Ampics may not be the best source.

I think JP makes an excellent point of course. But as he says, you will get the "wow, you are so beautiful" and "I love your tits" and many and possibly most are honest responses.
Certainly, some are only trying to encourage more posts by providing the sensational comments.
Again, if you're specific about the kind of comments you want, you will get them and you can just discard the usual "form letter" type of responses.

 

[oldasspussy]

I hope you believe that I am providing honest and helpful input.
If you want feedback on a specific aspect of your images, you can specify "Please let me know what you think of __________________
XO

Your input was very helpful and I appreciate that when you saw something I needed to do differently you pointed it out to me & made suggestions of things to try.
I'm hoping to take some pics soon to see what I can come up with using them, a suggestion made by Lizzie & hopefully work in some of the pose requests that have been made since I started the thread.

My only criticism is that some are not easy to see clearly, either down to poor conditions such as virtually no light, or to the nervousness of the photo taker.

I've posted quite a few pictures like that. Most of mine have been practice shots for another location that has poor lighting & I've been trying to learn how to work around it.

If you want, I'll start looking through your pictures and being an honest voice for you. Since this is a place of positivity, I would give you my honest critiques on your PMs. It takes bravery and courage to post pictures here and I applaud all of you exhibitionists here. Sometimes the perfect body to draw are the ones with imperfections. That's what makes a person unique. And to a person who doesn't draw like they used to, but picks up a pencil from time to time, they can be the more fun subjects to draw.

Thank you, BlackCaramelCreme... I'm going to take you up on that, I'd appreciate the help!

I recommend reading H.G. Well's story "The Country of the Blind". There are corollaries there to consider with respect to AMPIC. Specifically so with respect to comments but it can be broader.

Thank you for recommending it. I pulled the story up earlier and really enjoyed the first few pages of it.

 

[oldasspussy]

I think Skowt's point is the key. Point the viewer very specifically to what you are looking for advice on and you will have better luck. From what I have seen, when you have asked very specific questions, like how to better capture translucency in wet fabric, you have gotten some useful answers.

Keep in mind, though, that many of us don't really feel qualified to give photographic advice, but we appreciate your images and want to tell you so.

I would acknowledge that, for what you seek, Ampics may not be the best source.

I agree & when we talked about this privately a while back I did say that the comments were more helpful when I asked specific questions & that moving forward I was going to do that.

I also said that I thought ampics was a great place to get the feedback I'm wanting, there's lots of skilled photographers & creatives here. Someone doesn't need to be a photographer to state their likes/dislikes or to speak up if they think a particular pose I've used isn't flattering for my body.

 

[oldasspussy]

I suggest you start a new thread and title it something like, "the photographic advice thread." Then I would start by posting a pic where you have very specific questions. Then once the right audience is there, you can probably post the more generic "How could I have shot this better" questions.

I had thought of doing that or starting a thread in the Visual Artists Corner.

Way ahead of you.

Perhaps the lack of constructive criticism should be a confidence-builder in and of itself... Maybe there is nothing they are asking you to improve on because you are already doing a great job.....food for thought.

While I can see some improvements, I know I'm not doing a great job. I just wish I could pinpoint a few of my issues & that people felt more comfortable giving constructive criticism.

 

[ouchfeelsgood]

I had thought of doing that or starting a thread in the Visual Artists Corner.

I would definitely subscribe to it!

 

[msglendale32A]

Not much discussing here lately, but I thought of something I like. Over the holidays, at parties, I wondered what people there would think if they knew I posted pics here? Or wondered if maybe they saw them without knowing it was me. It was a nervous thought and fun too.

 

[Icy1]

Not much discussing here lately, but I thought of something I like. Over the holidays, at parties, I wondered what people there would think if they knew I posted pics here? Or wondered if maybe they saw them without knowing it was me. It was a nervous thought and fun too.

I haven't been an attentive host.

I've wondered those things too.
I know for hubby and myself it's exciting sharing the secret of my posting pics on lit.
And knowing that no one would suspect that it would be something we would do.
The appeal of being secretly naughty.

 

[Artfan2]

Over the holidays, at parties, I wondered what people there would think if they knew I posted pics here? Or wondered if maybe they saw them without knowing it was me. It was a nervous thought and fun too.

If you looked like someone whose nude pics they'd seen online they'd probably smile at the thought of seeing you naked, knowing that it couldn't really be you. But they'd probably give you a good looking over and maybe let their imagination wander a bit.

What would you be thinking if you thought you recognized someone? Where would your eyes go?

 

[msglendale32A]

I haven't been an attentive host.

I've wondered those things too.
I know for hubby and myself it's exciting sharing the secret of my posting pics on lit.
And knowing that no one would suspect that it would be something we would do.
The appeal of being secretly naughty.

If you looked like someone whose nude pics they'd seen online they'd probably smile at the thought of seeing you naked, knowing that it couldn't really be you. But they'd probably give you a good looking over and maybe let their imagination wander a bit.

What would you be thinking if you thought you recognized someone? Where would your eyes go?

The secretly naughty idea really applies. As for looking at others and wondering, that's something I'll have to try.

 

[THE_UNDERTAKER]

ICY'S PICS!

 

[Icy1]

ICY'S PICS!

You are not my #1 fan.
You have been asked to stay out of my thread.
I will go one step further and ask that you not comment on my pics or things involving me.

 

[dannyb57]

the progression

 

[Inebryant]

I'm sure we are all here for different reasons and enjoy different aspects. So...

•Why do you visit/post on Am Pics?

•What's your favorite thing (not person) about Am Pics?

I haven't posted on AmPics in a long while (thread since scraped clean), but it was an interesting experience. I now visit somewhat irregularly, because:

• it's much more appealing to see "real" people instead of air-brushed nudity
• (when I did post) it was fun to chuckle inside when others, particularly work colleagues, clearly considered me "all buttoned up" and "professional" - if they only knew!
• I enjoy wondering if the cute girl I just saw at X (grocery store, mall, convenience store, etc...) was ever someone I got to see in the flesh. The anonymity is a curious rush.
• binging; I totally love discovering a new thread that's been up for a while, and getting to see all of the amazing imagery at once! /swoon

It's a great question/thread, Icy1. Thanks for posting it.

 

[THE_UNDERTAKER]

You are not my #1 fan.
You have been asked to stay out of my thread.
I will go one step further and ask that you not comment on my pics or things involving me.

OK, # 2.

JUST ADD ME TO YOUR IGNORE LIST.

 

[Skowt]

Thanks for your answers tnman. They're some of the great aspects.

I like that this particular thread is dying down and will soon go away. Icy will have to find another way to bash and abuse respected members of Lit.

 

[Icy1]

the progression

Thanks dannyb, good to hear from you.

I haven't posted on AmPics in a long while (thread since scraped clean), but it was an interesting experience. I now visit somewhat irregularly, because:

• it's much more appealing to see "real" people instead of air-brushed nudity
• (when I did post) it was fun to chuckle inside when others, particularly work colleagues, clearly considered me "all buttoned up" and "professional" - if they only knew!
• I enjoy wondering if the cute girl I just saw at X (grocery store, mall, convenience store, etc...) was ever someone I got to see in the flesh. The anonymity is a curious rush.
• binging; I totally love discovering a new thread that's been up for a while, and getting to see all of the amazing imagery at once! /swoon

It's a great question/thread, Icy1. Thanks for posting it.

Thanks Inebryant. I enjoyed reading what you like about ampics.

 

[Icy1]

I like that this particular thread is dying down and will soon go away. Icy will have to find another way to bash and abuse respected members of Lit.

Thanks for commenting on the thread Skowt. It helped to keep it alive for longer.

This thread is not and has never been about "bashing and abusing respected members of lit".
It is about getting insight into the things that ampics participants enjoy about posting here, while encouraging a community spirit.


I have only ever posted my pics, proven facts and my thoughts and opinions. I have kept within the rules and guidelines of the literotica ampics forum. Just as every other lit member is entitled to do.
I can't see why this seems to be such a big problem for you.

 

[dannyb57]

Thanks dannyb, good to hear from you.




Thanks Inebryant. I enjoyed reading what you like about ampics.

my pleasure, always a fan

 

[HonorableRogue]

I like that this particular thread is dying down and will soon go away. Icy will have to find another way to bash and abuse respected members of Lit.

I couldn't help but laugh at the irony in this post...

1. Pushing a thread back to page 1 by commenting that it's dying
2. Bashing someone for supposedly bashing someone else

Thanks for the laugh Skowt. It came in handy while waiting in an airport.

I like that Am Pics is generally a community full of people that want to have fun and make friends.

Cheers

 

[tnman03]

Thanks for commenting on the thread Skowt. It helped to keep it alive for longer.

This thread is not and has never been about "bashing and abusing respected members of lit".
It is about getting insight into the things that ampics participants enjoy about posting here, while encouraging a community spirit.


I have only ever posted my pics, proven facts and my thoughts and opinions. I have kept within the rules and guidelines of the literotica ampics forum. Just as every other lit member is entitled to do.
I can't see why this seems to be such a big problem for you.

Good overview and much as I've always thought of and about your comments and observations. I suspect Skowt was engaging in a bit of teasing.
Besides, this is Lit and the DRL offshoot of AmPic I kind of thought the place was supposed to be a circus playground of misfits fitting in. If its not fun for someone then they can take a break or check out and find other means of entertainment or time wastage.

 

[weekender43]

I like that this particular thread is dying down and will soon go away. Icy will have to find another way to bash and abuse respected members of Lit.

So someone stands up for themselves against someone clearly being a bully and mocking them and you call it bashing and abusing...that is the funniest shit I've read in a long time. I agree with HR, thanks for the laugh.

 

[Cute3Kitty]

I like that this particular thread is dying down and will soon go away. Icy will have to find another way to bash and abuse respected members of Lit.

I went through the entire thread but didn't find any bashing or abusing. Whosoever thinks that they're being abused should come out and say so themselves. You speaking up for that person seems cowardly and passive aggressive. I think we're all adults and should behave like adults. As for "respected members of Lit"..well anyone who posts pictures of people other than themselves for whatever reason is not a respectable member. Its time for people to start understanding what AmPics is about rather than accusing people passive aggressively through their fans or friends.

 

[THE_UNDERTAKER]

LET'S GO AGAIN.....................

WAIT....

 

[LoveLiving]

I went through the entire thread but didn't find any bashing or abusing. Whosoever thinks that they're being abused should come out and say so themselves. You speaking up for that person seems cowardly and passive aggressive. I think we're all adults and should behave like adults. As for "respected members of Lit"..well anyone who posts pictures of people other than themselves for whatever reason is not a respectable member. Its time for people to start understanding what AmPics is about rather than accusing people passive aggressively through their fans or friends.

VERY WELL SAID.
AMEN