Are Fluff Posts A Concern?

No they are not a concern im my opinion! What do you or any one else care if someone wants to just post a comment that simply states they like the post?? It isnt all about a critique.

Never heard the term before but no, I don’t think they are a concern at all on PSE&M.

I may be wrong but as far as total membership and the number of those who actually participate on a regular basis goes I’d say it’s got more to do with people who join the site to ask one specific question and when they get the answer to that question that’s the last you see or hear from them unless or until they have another question they need an answer to.

People come in all flavours, varieties and abilities and whether we like that or not it has to be recognised. You appear to be someone who likes to go more in depth to things Bailey and that's admirable but not everyone does. A quick ‘nice work’ or ‘thanks for sharing’ might be all that some people feel able to do and I for one am always grateful that anyone makes a comment at all on my work.

I have reached the age when I am really learning the truth of the adage ‘life is too short’. Can I say this to you lovingly and in no way judgementally as you have only ever been polite and courteous in your dealings with me – I think you need to relax a bit and maybe throw a bit of slack to those who don’t come up to your standards. It’s a forum not life and death.

The point you are missing is that if I like the photo/artwork I can just say that. It doesn't need to say why! Sure there are times when I may have done something differently, but what is the point of saying "well if you would have stood there or waited for different light" - when it was taken while traveling and there was only one opportunity. I don't profess to be any kind of expert and am not going to talk like I am. Why do I have to go into some long winded opinion? I will be very blunt here - a single photo was chosen for IOW and somehow you turned it into something negative and had to once again expound your long winded opinion and thoughts which always seem to be - let's change this or that or that isn't how they do it else where and in a  very negative tone. I personally don't care how it's done on other forums. Srmoment only chose one photo, so what. Maybe there will be a week when I judge and I don't select any because none stood out for me. Why don't you post your photos I ask? We are adults - we don't need "participation awards" so why do you feel everyone needs acknowledgement.  I will not respond to any more of your comments as you have left a very sour taste. Admins you may delete this post if you see fit.

For the benefit of our members, the OP's quote is taken largely out of context. He fails to include the critical first lines of the referenced page:

"Our forums have been experiencing increased levels of members joining the community with the sole intent of building back links and promotion of their signature links. These signature spammers do nothing but clutter our forums with loads of low-quality unwanted posts and is something we want to see the end of."

This is something we actively strive to avoid. We do not allow members to post just so they can increase traffic to their website. This happens all the time and thanks to the dedication and diligence of our admins, most of you never see the posts before they are deleted.

We aren't discussing life-altering stuff here. If you want to post and say "Nice photo", "Great work" - go right ahead. We are happy you are here and contributing.