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Turkeys?? Why because they have a different view than you? Bigotry goes both ways. I too do not find the gay lifestyle to my liking, but my issue is not with the lifestyle here, but the double stanard it what's an acceptable post. Semi nude men is ok, but put two women in the same shot and you will find an uproar. To me this shot, regardless of photo technique, breaks the rules of the forum. Unfortunatly these rules are broken far too often. It's obvoius you went for the shock value by the title itself. Too bad some tend to look for such responses as opposed to a true critique of the work. A link to the picture wouldn't have worked? Probably not since a spark reaction is what was solicited. I could post hot women all day long and have this place buzzing with hits and chatter, but I don't because I respect the forum rules and others views on what MIGHT not be acceptable. As for the lighting it's top notch.
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RodneyBlair said:
that I didn't share an image that display more passion because
there are a lot of turkeys here not ready for that. LOL

Rodney
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I didn't respond to your initial post because I know that your purpose here is no longer to receive and act on thoughtful critique.

However, this thoughtless and insulting remark by you deserves some comment. I'm one of those who often has this site on a monitor in mixed company, including children and co-workers. I appreciate Phil's restrictions (clearly stated in his rules for posting) for that reason.

The fact that I would object to a "display" of "more passion" between "young lovers", whether homosexual or not, does not make me or the countless others sharing my views "turkeys."

If someone referred to you and your homosexual peers and clients by some equally insulting term, I can just imagine the uproar. I hardly think your response would be "LOL."

I await your apology.

Regards,
Gene
 
brent collins said:
Turkeys?? Why because they have a different view than you?
Bigotry goes both ways. I too do not find the gay lifestyle to my
liking, but my issue is not with the lifestyle here, but the double
stanard it what's an acceptable post. Semi nude men is ok, but put
two women in the same shot and you will find an uproar. To me this
shot, regardless of photo technique, breaks the rules of the forum.
Unfortunatly these rules are broken far too often. It's obvoius
you went for the shock value by the title itself. Too bad some
tend to look for such responses as opposed to a true critique of
the work. A link to the picture wouldn't have worked? Probably
not since a spark reaction is what was solicited. I could post hot
women all day long and have this place buzzing with hits and
chatter, but I don't because I respect the forum rules and others
views on what MIGHT not be acceptable. As for the lighting it's
top notch.
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Glad someone has the courage to say the obvious. I remember a while back when Rodney had another snickering type comment about rubbing the nipples of his (young male) clients with ice cubes to make them erect. If you or I made similar suggestive comments about similar activities with similarly young girls, we'd be long gone.

You're absolutely correct, a link to the photo and a not-so-suggestive title would have worked just fine if the intent was really to seek meaningful critique. Clearly, that is no longer Rodney's intent.

Thanks for your input.

Regards,
Gene
 
RodneyBlair said:
Silly people! It's just two guys standing together. If you are
repulsed by that then you need professional help. I see more
sexually suggestive activity between men at a football game.

Rodney
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And the title of yor picture is...?
 
I personally did not find it shocking, but you are missing the point. There are new people here everyday who do not now what to expect from you. Long time members do NOT have some sort of grace in these forums. What would shock me is if you actually had the open mind you think you have. Selfishness is a stereotype of the gay community and I can't see why you would want to feed that. I'm as hard headed an opinionated as they come, but I can certainly look at myself and see that my opionion is sometimes wrong.
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gwprovost said:
I didn't respond to your initial post because I know that your
purpose here is no longer to receive and act on thoughtful critique.
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What are you talking about?
gwprovost said:
However, this thoughtless and insulting remark by you deserves some
comment.
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Which "thoughtless" and "insulting" remark? There are many thoughtless and insulting remarks in this thread, but definitly not in Rodney's posting.

Given the implicit and explicit violence and intolerance in a lot of postings here, I admire Rodney's stoic attitude.
 
Gene,

I don’t know why you feel the need to police my activity on here, but it really annoys me. I’ve posted an image which I asked if anyone has suggestions and that is the topic here. Those who want to make it a lifestyle discussion are the ones who should apologize to the participants of this forum.

I’m quite appreciative to those who have offered suggestions and you’ll see that in my responses to them.

Go bother someone else!

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I once heard, there is going to be a time where the birds will be shooting bullets at the guns.... and those times are here!

Those pictures should be removed from the forum just like any other picture with any sexual inclination.

This is an open forum, where many kids go through here and I would not want one my kids to be expose to that and I should not have to abandom the forum because of people with your kind of taste.

Its obious you are taking advantage, hiding behind your talent to get away with what is not accepted here. Plus been supported by the groupies who just don't want to be caught being insentive...

It is like is it is wrong and makes someone evil for not having a gay teste these days. I can't believe your default standards in this forum and by default everyone here has to accepted and don't even have the right to express our dislikeness.

Just because I don't like chocolate Icecream doesn't mean I have fovia of the such, but I would not apreciate for the local shop to put pushing the chocolate in everything that I eat or see and it doesn't mean I have a sick mind like yours either...

I don't care about your obious talent and how much you contribute to this forum... That rawten strawvery is not going to slip by in the bucket...
 
RodneyBlair said:
You are crassie! Shock reaction?? Everyone on here have a pretty
good idea what to expect from me...It is when I post something
normal (by your standards) that should be shocking!

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Joe Peoples writes:

A fairly pedestrian image, I would say. As far as the lighting is concerned (this is the lighting technique forum, isn't it?), there's too much contrast which prevents the viewer's eye from zeroing in on the important area of the photo. The highlights in the shirt and the skin of the chest should hold more tone than the background. As it is, the dark pants and dark hair are pulling attention away. If there was more tone in the middle, it would be easier to settle upon the face areas and then scan other areas.

As a safe photo of two guys, it's ok, but there's no insight into either's personality. From what I gather, I'm assuming the person without the shirt could be a bit wild, while the other guy is "holding" him back from one scenario or another. Could it be he's saying "He's mine and you can't have him" or is Shirtless Boy a live wire who needs reining in? A good portrait wouldn't need such questions and would certainly evoke more emotion than the whiney responses here.
 
maney gomes said:
This is an open forum, where many kids go through here and I would
not want one my kids to be expose to that
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Maney, your kids wouldn't take a second look, I bet. They would simply be uninterested in what they see....two men (or guys) , just standing in front of a white wall...booooring. What should they make from such a sight?

On the other hand, if they'd show irritation or curiousity, something must have gone wrong....I would talk about it with them.

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Direct quote from site rules.

"Glamour / Nude / Bikini pictures - Please do not embed such images in your messages, while we understand that such pictures (tastefully shot) are a big part of commercial photography we do have a worldwide audience and wide range of paying advertisers. If you wish to bring a gallery of such images to peoples attention then please just post a link. We will not allow nude / semi-nude pictures of children or links to such galleries."

Might be a matter of opinion or interpretation of the rules, but a more diplomatic and less selfish person would be able to use better judgment.

As for your contributions to the forums...I am reminded of a great quote. "Always be suspicious of those who have too much to say". I watch you posts and I actually enjoy some of your work, but it seems to be more for your benefit and to hear people say "hey Rod nice work" than anything else. Also seems to be one demential. That's is constructive for those who need things clarified.
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calling someone a turkey have about the same meaning as dude, homie, home boy, etc. If my desire had been to insult, I would have maybe wrote idiots instead.

Those who seek negativity will find it.
brent collins said:
calling other posters who might disagree with the content
"Turkeys"? Sounds like an insult to me.
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