cunim
Well-known member
Recently, I have seen some valued members state that they are withdrawing from participation here, at least for a time. I very much regret that, as we are already pretty thin on the ground. The membership issue has come up many times, but matters do not appear to be improving.
A key benefit of this site is that members are courteous, and show appreciation for a broad variety of skill levels. Knowing that some of my photos will be "liked" is motivating. In contrast, when I post to places like Frames (for example) I tend to be ignored. Here too, but less so. Because I am noticed, and because I like the technical discussions, I continue with GetDPI.
However, a great majority of the posts and reactions in the MF forum come from a small subset of the membership. That's a problem. To maintain interest, we need more photos and more points of view. Given that new members appear only rarely, I am wondering if we can motivate more of the existing members to participate. I know this is a landscape site, but can we interest more of the other categories (wedding, product, still life, pets etc.)? Any suggestions?

A key benefit of this site is that members are courteous, and show appreciation for a broad variety of skill levels. Knowing that some of my photos will be "liked" is motivating. In contrast, when I post to places like Frames (for example) I tend to be ignored. Here too, but less so. Because I am noticed, and because I like the technical discussions, I continue with GetDPI.
However, a great majority of the posts and reactions in the MF forum come from a small subset of the membership. That's a problem. To maintain interest, we need more photos and more points of view. Given that new members appear only rarely, I am wondering if we can motivate more of the existing members to participate. I know this is a landscape site, but can we interest more of the other categories (wedding, product, still life, pets etc.)? Any suggestions?
