What can I say? I was in Dallas on Tuesday, but I do have a topic to discuss. So there!
Ok, I really would like some input here. I know I had to bribe all of the good readers of this blog(all 2 of you) with pictures of scantily clad men for the Man Contest of '08 in order to get you to respond; however, I'm hoping to get feedback here without having to stoop to your tawdry level.Ahem. I can't always be hiding behind people in an attempt to snap photos of young, unsuspecting men for your vile purposes. For shame.
So, digital photos. I'm talking about photos of your kids, your pets, your funny moments, etc. Do you share these with friends and family via email? If so, what are your reasons for doing so or for not doing so? Here is the dilemma. Of the 4 million people or so in my email address book, I receive photos (oh so happily) from a regular group. Now, it has occured to me, that the other 3.5 million of folks I have contact with, do NOT send the first photo of their children. Ever. For any occassion. And yet to these same people, I send photos of anything from Sophy painting our cat to Sam covered in mud from head to toe. From graduations to soccer games to swim meets to dance recitals to mud fights and backyard football games. You name it, I snap a photo and send it along. Most folks we know have kids, and yet, I do not receive photos of any shape or form from these people. Yes, I know after 10 years of parenting, you'd think I would've caught onto this little phenomenon before now, but what can I say? I'm on the low end of the learning curve. Honestly, it's like a photo black hole. Can anyone else relate to this? I guess it all started when PDaddy mentioned a person the other day whose child had been involved in a particular event, and I commented, "Oh! I'd love to see that pic!" And I sooo totally would have. I'm not just some random sender who doesn't or wouldn't enjoy someone else's photos. I LOVE photos of other people's kiddos (for example one of a certain GORGEOUS little man wearing a tee that said BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS and a gummy grin!! Aahhhh, now THAT was an awesome photo), but I'm turning over a new leaf, I tell ya. I have decided that my future photo mailing list will include only those folks who currently send me photos of their own children. Not for to be mean or nasty, but because now I'm thinking...have they been wishing all along that I'd stop sending photos? For those who know me personally, you know how I can talk (and I mean BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAH) without the first thought as to my fellow listeners comfort, desires to speak, etc. Is it the same thing only in reverse and with a photo? Are there people on the other end of the computer line thinking, "Would someone please take her camera away?!"
I mean, what is the proper etiquette for such a scenario? Is there etiquette for such? I know, I know. Some of you who have been receiving pics of my kids doing everything and sundry from wearing King Tut head gear, to boxers or Santa hats are probably wishing I had come to this conclusion a few years before now. I know, I know. Slow learner here!
Now don't just sit there.
Respond.
And ff it makes you feel better, do so anonymously....especially if you're on my email list.
HA!
8 comments:
i think some people just aren't into photos like the rest of us are, but it doesn't mean they don't like to get photos of your kids. it's so hard to tell, isn't it?
if you're well-organized (which would be the opposite of me), then i'd just seriously reduce the number of photos you send. like maybe only at holidays? then if someone complains, you can add them back to your "send all photos" list.
how i do it is i have a personal flickr account (which is not the same as my blog flickr acct) and i upload all my photos there and make most of them private, but the ones i think friends/family would like to see are public. i've sent them the link and they can go there or not. the ones who have flickr accts can comment on them. when someone says, hey, i haven't seen pictures in a while, i just send them the link again.
that's my 2 cents, anyhow. :)
Does it count if I post photos on my blog? I hope so, because I do want to continue to be on your photo mailing list!!
I send photos when I upload new ones to my computer; however, I am not always the best about emptying the camera regularly. I love love love to open email from friends that contain pics of their kids, because I love to see how they are changing and growing. I love to see them doing everyday things, too, because it reassures me that my kids are 'normal' also!
BritaL
I am a picture girl. I can also take pictures into the photo black hole. Even more so now with digital cameras. I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting pictures and sending them. So, all that said, I may not be the most objective person on your list to ask about this topic.
Is the song "Come back to Texas" for me?
Thanks for the Rhet shout out. :)
What if I don't have any kids? Will I be discrimated against for something that in truth I have very little control over? I mean I guess I could go out, club a guy over the head and do something about the lack o'babe but I'm pretty sure Ernestine wouldn't be thrilled. lol So please please please let me keep receiving PinkiePics!!
oh dear...in my frantic anxiety I had a mishap: discriminated...there.
I have often wondered this myself! I love getting pictures so just assumed that others did too. I have recently stopped sending out pictures because 1/2 the time nobody ever responded. So I too wondered if I was just annoying people. Anyway--I say we keep sending and if someone has a problem with it, then they can ask me to stop. Right?
OK OK! I will send you pictures of my girls! Please continue to send me the wonderful pictures of your kiddos. The always make me smile and M & K love to see their cousins being silly.
NEVER put your camera down... you just might miss something :)
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