OK, so I've been a member for a little over a year now. I had no idea that the site would be this addicting, but here I am turning over some milestone numbers... with the In the Beginning challenge, I've now received over 2000 comments and given over 1000 (yeah, yeah, I know). I've made almost 3100 forums posts without provoking a single death threat that I'm aware of. My profile page has nearly reached a ridiculous 20,000 views, and I've been honored as a favorite by more people than I can afford to bribe. My last challenge entry was a personal best... it's already the 31st most-viewed photo on the site (without nudity), and was briefly the highest rated for my camera. Poetically, my next challenge entry will be a personal worst (despite remarkably similar comments). My camera now has around 27,000 shutter clicks on it in a year (that's over 70 a day).
Whew! $25 annually buys quite a bit of entertainment. So who else is spending an unhealthy chunk of their lives on this site? Besides Laurielblack, I mean...
i would have to put my hand up for the unhealthy amount of time spent on here. :) This place is literally keeping me sane. I dont work. I otherwise do housework ALL day. So i am so glad to have found this place.
Im starting to think my addiction has only just begun, whilst not submitting to every challenge, it would be fair to say I spend an unhealthy amount of time just browsing this website. Just as well my boss doesn't look over my shoulder too often....
Way too much time I'm afraid. Thank goodness my husband is understanding and supportive (most of the time he even acts interested). So, yes, I admit it, I'm addicted :) Best part is, I don't care, I'm having a great time !
Sony DSC-P32 - $149
Kodak DX-6490 - $399
Canon 300D - $979
Canon 10D - $799
Lenses, flash, misc. accessories - $700
Time spent on the site - entirely too much
I've only been a member since January 2005, and this has been a great deal of fun! I've learned a lot, taken many pictures, have seen some wonderful photographs and have been inspired many times to try harder or perhaps to see things differently...it is addictive. I find myself drawn to this site if only to check out pictures I've judged and make some comments, read the forums, check out cameras, the gallery archives..it has taken me away from computer games! Is that a good thing?
Sony DSC-P32 - $149
Kodak DX-6490 - $399
Canon 300D - $979
Canon 10D - $799
Lenses, flash, misc. accessories - $700
Time spent on the site - entirely too much
Friends made and lessons learned - priceless!
...nothing unhealthy about that! ;o)
Love the post Laurie. I Wish I could rack up ribbons like you guys. I spend 3 hours a day on this site!
Lentil, I seem to recall you got a nice consolation prize for your time... ;-)
I got the best consolation prize EVER!!!!! You guys are tops.
I would have to say for the very very first time in my life I know what i want to do. I have spent my entire life with no purpose for me. I think i am a great wife and mum (that sounded a little snobby didnt it) LOL. I have found something for me. Me time is so important.
those are just numbers, though. the best part about this site is the people. the kindness and generosity of spirit in this community is wonderful and i feel blessed to be a small part of it.
So who else is spending an unhealthy chunk of their lives on this site? Besides Laurielblack, I mean...
I raise my hand!
We seem to have a scary parallel going here Shannon.
Profile Viewed: 22744 times (insane!) * Photographer: 162 favs
* Photographs: 428 times in favs
Does get addicting hanging around these parts, but has become an extended family of sorts. The educatation and drive to excel has no comparison, and the cost to be a member is at an almost insulting low amount.
So when are you gonna' come back out this way so I can drive you around on the sidewalks or toss ya' into the windshield (again)?
LOL
So when are you gonna' come back out this way so I can drive you around on the sidewalks or toss ya' into the windshield (again)?
Not before I raise my insurance coverage. It's your turn to come out to scenic CT. We have, uh... no leaves or flowers, and everything is gray and bleak. Book now to avoid the rush. :-P
Addicted.... Who me??? Let's just say that I woke up this morning and had a list of a million things to do (leaving for vacation tomorrow) do laundry, pack, get house in order) and here's the outcome..
Washing machine is quiet and empty, not a stitch of clothing in the suitcases and the only thing that got done around the house was the trash being taken to curb and the only reason that was done was... well that's just a given.
Soooooo, a few personal milestones made and alot of fun time spent with camera and chatting away here and a few new friends to add into the mix. All in all, a good time. :-)
Now who wants to come and do my laundry, huh, anyone? Anyone?
In the morning, before I got to work.
After work, until bed time.
Weekends, from the time I get up until I fall asleep.
I'm addicted.
I'm not adverse to voting... I'll have cast twenty thou after this week.
Scalvert, You started out very good and now you're great! You can be proud of the time you've spent here. As for me, I'm just hanging out. I don't know who or what kind of photographer I am right now. I'm confused. I'm really starting to like the oversaturated digital artsy-fartsy type photos and I'm afraid....very afraid. :)
