a "Newbie" here on OCC. But, I was invited to join it, perhaps from the owner himself--who may have seen my work on another site. In any case, I'm NOT a newbie when it comes to participating in forums, chat, pic posting, moderating, managing
AND commenting---
even contributing never-before-seen private photos. Now, I'm not a paid member and that may be an issue with some folks. I am on a limited income now and I just don't have the wherewithal to toss money hither and yon, just for entertainment's sake. And, I've never paid for something I can get plenty of, free.
However, I have contributed numerous pics here on OCC--many from my very own personal stash of work I've done myself, or have scanned from my own personal collection. Comments on my contributions have been very favorable and that has encouraged me to post more. As a prolific semi-pro photographer in my younger years and a collector of retro/vintage porn, I have thousands of images to share with those with whom I feel comfortable. I think the folks here at OCC are a fine bunch, who've become friends over time. Sure, you're going to meet an asshole here and there. Even on OCC. But that's such a rarity, since the owner will eventually dump the jerk. But, that's what you get from the anonymity of the internet. Sort of like the heavy-breathing obscene phone-callers before the days of caller-ID and backtracing calls. People do seem to grow a stiffer backbone, knowing they're anonymous to those whom they're bothering. I did meet one such asshole on another site and "his" comments bordered on downright bizzare and frightening. The site's owner traced down his ISP and reported him to the local law enforcement---hopefully the jerk was nailed, prosecuted and put away.
I'll continue to surf OCC as my time allows and I will comment when/where I deem it fitting and proper. Just saying "nice" to add to a posts hit-count is pretty redundant, in my book. And I have
NEVER made a derogatory comment here about anyone's thread. So, Mike. If you're honestly leaving---I wish you well. But, I'm hoping a short break and some fresh air might change your mind.
