Nothing I said took anything away from Ski. The fact is that I have given some pointers to Ski about point and shoot photography, and it looks like he's applying some of that (lighting, tripod, maybe ISO, etc.)... wait why am I explaining this again? Did you read and comprehend that the first time?
I plan to get lots of pointers from Ski for a custom I'll be working on this year. If I do the work myself and apply what he shares with me and the custom comes out good, would you see it as "condescension" if he were to say "Nice work! You do me proud!"? I, for one, would would see that as perfectly appropriate, and not in the least bit condescending or conceited.
Why can't you see that I get it? I understand how you took my initial post to Ski, and I explained why it was incorrect. Why can't you just admit that you were being presumptuous and except my explanation? Why is it never you that 'doesn't get it'?
Again, here is an example of how highly you view your opinion. Why can't you see how arrogant you sound.
And do I even need to comment on how many people feel about you. You're ultimately responsible for how everybody sees you as well. Yes a few do say that you say what they are thinking (and in some cases you even say what I am thinking) but more often people are just upset or offended by what you say.
I agree with this. I also think that it is rare for people to say something that is completely disingenuous. I choose to try and see people in a good light, and where possible, impute good motives, instead of assuming the worst about everyone.
Assuming that by "candy-coated handjobs" you mean 'seasoning your words with salt*' This is simply not true. You can make your point (even if it's contrary to what the majority are saying) in a clear, but respectful way. I honestly don't know if I've ever seen you do this. It does take a little more time to make a point that way, but it will be more affective, and will contribute to a positive environment here, instead of just getting people all riled up (like I am right now
).So if I'm "saying" what everybody else is "thinking," as you state, what does that actually say about what they're thinking if they post that? And lets be honest. People post that a hell of a lot.
Yes, I see it a lot, but again, many don't agree (which I also said). And again, just because you post the first thought that came to someone else's mind, doesn't mean it's the best thing to post.
From what I've seen, when people agree with you, it's when you are commenting on a company, a sculpt, or a genuine troll. When it comes to passing judgement on members in general - me or anyone else - I have not seen someone say: "you said what I was thinking".
* "Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person." - Colossians 4:6
