I used to chop a lot more in the past (when work allowed it) and I enjoyed doing so. Although I didn't arrive until '05, I recall finding the contests to be more... inclusive? Supportive? There was definitely a sense of community to participating because everyone was rather helpful about even the most sucky chops.

I don't remember prizes being a part of it; even if they were offered (and my addled brain cannot recall), I had no aspirations of winning. I was attempting to learn PS and the challenges here were very conducive to that. I gained far more knowledge here than I would have on my own. To me, that was the real strong point of this group.

Through it all, I never had a desire to be a part of the Advantage clique. Even after getting a glimpse into the group through a sponsored buy-in from my Team Chopper mate, TJ, I felt that only those with a deep interest and far more time on their hands than I would benefit.



I like this. A lot.

Where is the Like button?

Where is the rewind button...

I have been away for a while but I'll be back.
About four weeks and then I'll have time to chop just for fun.

There is a gooooood reason for that:
I'm sorry guys. You all are number 2. She is number 1
2008

2009

2010

Haha... there can't be a better reason!
She is lovely Eepie!

This is the most reasonable thing I've read so far. An equal site. Also, I remember Nancers made a Poll months ago, many eagerly voted but NOTHING was implemented fully. Makes me angry I wasted my time filling a survey, trying to be helpful, for it just to be thrown in the trash...forgotten. This is why this site isn't going places. I bet you about 70-80% of the people would like only 5 day advantage, 99% of the members would like the site to be free and equal, and 80% would like a layout change and new site format. And no I'm not bitching, this is something only the mods and owners can do, and should do. If we were listened to more, maybe, just maybe we wouldn't have bitchy forums, bitchy attitudes and a bitchy community. I complain and I whine but it's because no one's heard, no one cares, no one gives a shit! For years members have suggested and even MADE site layouts, forum polls have been made on certain things, people expressed dissatisfaction over the years, but since I guess 2007, the year I joined, nothing changed. The only guy who listened to the members and cared and did something was Splodge. SO the internet evolves while this place stays prehistoric, or course eventually it's gonna die.
Every one tries to help, but hey, who cares right? That's not gonna change something, lets just completely ignore completely useful forums, surveys and comments and watch this place get fucked up!
Ignore the grammar issues, I see them but I'm too tired to change them.

Wow. It's unheard! People actually agree on whatever you say, nothing happens with solutions that members bring up with! :O

Come on Proc & Mods... i would say that if there would be any time that things have to change, it's now.

I don't give a damn about how the site looks like... Anfa with a great (Candy) chop and just 20 votes... that's the real bull shit!
Stop talking and start chopping, voting/commenting or go away!

Well said. However, giving the other members who are already chopping the chance to see the sources a few days before the contest opens will definitely improve the quality of images and the number of entries.

PSC Advantage 2 Years $39.95 - best value, that's about $1.70 per month!

Oh that makes sense, let's pretend everything is fine, and that this site is rising up, and let's not offer criticism at all! Wow, gee that's better. Ignoring the problem is so much easier, thanks Tes

Stop acting so elitist. Not everyone has a paypal account or has a credit card. And not everyone wants to pay for something that's fun. And by the way, no one wants to risk spending $40 on something they don't know if they'll like. So the $1.70 per month is completely irrelevant, because no newcomer would ever buy 2 years advantage. You gotta look at the 3 month advantage prices first, then maybe the 1 year advantage. And if you don't think the site should be free and equal, I respect you, but don't rub it in everyone's face on how its affordable to everyone, because, it's not.

You forgot

If there are no "problems" available on psc, men will create new problems just for the fun of it.
And I am sick and tired of the forum pollution.
As if there are no real problems enough in this world.
This forum is about chopping, learning, friendship and having fun, not just to light up some people's boring lives.

What a waste of sweet chopping time

Are there things that can be improved?
Yes.
Are there great things about PSC?
Yes.

It seems the biggest hinderance is the people who go away for months and only pop in to run their mouths and bitch and moan. Pop in and say some good things, give some advise, chop a picture every now and then. Play in the games we have every so often.
It's members like Claf and Rey Rey who stop in and chop, offer advise, share tutorials and psd files, etc. That help keep this place going.
And don't forget the people who do actually chop. I don't think contributing one chop a month is going to kill you if you love this place.
And I disagree about the things about Proc. He is around more then he gets credit for.
Now with all sincerity. . . . STFUAC

Dont like it bloody leave, but please if your not going to actually do something to help other than bitch and whine and complain then I beleive that PSC is better of with out you.

I have been around this site a long time now it ebbs and flows like many other out there, Im sure you can find a site that YOU like and when you do then stay there, because I have seen nothing positive from all your ranting and forum posting.

Oh and dont bother responding because Im not listening any more.