Other people posting pix of your rings

[ame]

If they are posted for me that''s one less thing for me to do

 

[MaryAlaina]

Date: 8/9/2005 8:39:06 PM
Author: strmrdr
umm I think a lot of people are missing her point.

She isnt saying not to share her photos she is saying she misses being the one to share them and talk about them because they are allready posted.

I think that is perfectly understandable.

Not much can be done about it other than say i understand your feelings.

Thank you! That is exactly my point. I KNOW that once I put a picture online, it will be used/posted by others. But when I open a thread called "Show me Your (not someone else''s) Whiteflash custom ring" and the first ring posted is mine- I was disappointed. It was MY custom ring, not the poster''s. They didn''t even use the photo I would have used. I know I could have posted another reply, and included a different photo, but I didn''t appreciate being beaten to the punch!

I know people around here are excited to share stuff, but really, when a post asks for YOUR stuff, maybe think twice about posting for someone else, or ask them first.

 

[solange]

I am very grateful when someone takes the trouble to post a picture of my ring. People have explained to me hoiw to do it but I am not always successful.

Thank you to those of you who have done so and please feel free to do it any time. If I have anything further to add, I can always do so in another post.

 

[mrssalvo]

ahhhh, well I had a good feeling this thread was directed at me. I am truly sorry. someone asked for some help on WF''s work and was having trouble finding anything. I did a quick search and posted a few.

MA- i will go and delete my post and you can add whatever you want. Again, I''m sorry.

 

[Kamuelamom]

MA, if you had a problem with that specific thread, I'm curious as to why didn't you PM the poster and take this issue up with her privately?

ETA: I see the poster (mrssalvo) herself has stepped up to apologize. Now you can post the picture in that thread yourself. Hope that settles it for you MA.

 

[sevens one]

Geez and I would feel honored to be front row center in a custom ring thread.

 

[Mara]

Is it just me or are there bigger things in life to worry about?

I say, get over it! I understand what you are saying re: wanting to post yourself...easy solution is to add more of your own pix! No one on PS will think less of you for adding more pix if your pic was already posted. Alot of times people around here fall off the face of the earth and then reappear months later or sometimes never again. Yet their rings and their 'legacy' live on around PS. Are people supposed to just wait around hoping maybe XYZ sees a thread from a month ago and posts her ring there?

People on here LOVE to share. It's the nature of the forums and especially the beautiful eye-candy we see. I am very flattered when I see people posting my rings or when someone says 'this ring inspired me' and it's mine! I highly agree with the public thing and if you don't want someone else to beat you to the punch in terms of posting something, then just don't ever leave PS.

 

[kbaker]

Although a fair compromise was suggested, I think there would be alot less pictures in certain threads to enjoy on this site and it would take away from the fun. I guess if you want your ring *deleted* from a particular thread, you can PM the poster and then re-post it yourself, But let's not ruin the fun for everyone.

 

[moremoremore]

hehehehe.

and Salvo, you nasty turd. Honestly, (and no offense MA) but I think MA should thank you for posting her picture instead of starting a thread aimed at you (if that's what she's done..please correct me if I'm wrong MA). I understood the point of her post but don't agree. I think it's odd to feel slighted when someone else posts a pic of your ring. Again, I'd be thrilled and flattered.

 

[jennalyns]

Actually, I was thrilled to see my ring posted in that thread! It''s always flattering to me when people post my ring, because that means they remembered it and liked it.

The WF custom thread is one of my favorites to go back and see what''s new, and I don''t mind at all that I wasn''t the one to post my ring!

I think people are just trying to help by putting all the eye-candy in one place.

I for one am glad that Mrssalvo and others take the time, since it makes it easier for newbies, and I can find stuff more quickly! More pictures are always better, IMHO!!

 

[sevens one]

here ya go MMM

 

[Mara]

Oh my gosh MrsS...don't you feel bad for ONE MINUTE about posting that picture, you were just being helpful and I agree MA should be flattered that the first thought that popped into your head was her ring.

I always say that if someone is offended or upset about something done unintentionally then that is their problem. They can try to make it yours but don't buy into it. But then again I'm kind of a bitch.

I started that 'show me your diamond eternity ring sets' threads and posted a bunch of other rings besides mine. I would hope no one felt offended, it took me a good hour or two to hunt down all of the sets that I could think of and post them. That's about $75.00-$150.00 worth of my time...it counts for something.

 

[Kaleigh]

I just want to applaud mrssalvo. She is a great addition to PS and is a great help to many of us and she is my friend. Don't feel bad at all. OK?????

 

[MaryAlaina]

Date: 8/9/2005 10:09:08 PM
Author: Kamuelamom
MA, if you had a problem with that specific thread, I''m curious as to why didn''t you PM the poster and take this issue up with her privately?

That isn''t the only thread it has happened in. Another one I can think of was the "Show me YOUR halo rings".

I apparently am in the minority about how I feel (though I do appreciate the PMs of support). And believe me, I''m not losing any sleep over this, I''m just asking for the common courtesy that if someone wants to post a picture of MY ring in a thread, to PM me first and give me the opportunity to post it. That''s all.

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 8/9/2005 10:27:29 PM
Author: jennalyns

I think people are just trying to help by putting all the eye-candy in one place.

I for one am glad that Mrssalvo and others take the time, since it makes it easier for newbies, and I can find stuff more quickly! More pictures are always better, IMHO!!

good, cause yours is now first

 

[moremoremore]

Gosh darn you Sevens. You nasty turd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[moremoremore]

I think this is ridiculous.

 

[belle]

thank you mrssalvo for starting the custom wf ring thread and taking the time to post all of those pictures. don't let the lack of appreciation keep you from helping so many others.

 

[MaryAlaina]

Date: 8/9/2005 10:25:15 PM
Author: moremoremore
instead of starting a thread aimed at you (if that''s what she''s done..please correct me if I''m wrong MA)

You are wrong. This thread was not directed at any one person, as this has been done with rings of mine many times, by many people. I only referenced a single thread above, but did not mean to suggest that was the only one that bothered me.

 

[moremoremore]

k!

 

[Maxine]

Date: 8/9/2005 10:17:01 PM
Author: Mara
Is it just me or are there bigger things in life to worry about?

I say, get over it! I understand what you are saying re: wanting to post yourself...easy solution is to add more of your own pix! No one on PS will think less of you for adding more pix if your pic was already posted. Alot of times people around here fall off the face of the earth and then reappear months later or sometimes never again. Yet their rings and their ''legacy'' live on around PS. Are people supposed to just wait around hoping maybe XYZ sees a thread from a month ago and posts her ring there?

People on here LOVE to share. It''s the nature of the forums and especially the beautiful eye-candy we see. I am very flattered when I see people posting my rings or when someone says ''this ring inspired me'' and it''s mine! I highly agree with the public thing and if you don''t want someone else to beat you to the punch in terms of posting something, then just don''t ever leave PS.

Mara, If you hadn''t posted Slammie''s set on the eternity thread, I would have missed them (I wasn''t on PS when they were originally posted).....and those rings are gorgeous!!!! missed!!!!!

 

[sevens one]

woops

 

[MelissaSue]

wow.. remember when no one was catty like this on PS? First Furthermore over in the LIW and now this.. What is HAPPENING?!

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

Personally, (speaking from the perspective of someone ''in the search''), I appreciate those taking the time to keep the "show me your..." threads current. As stated before many times a member will be active for a few months and once they receive their ring post pictures and then disappear. So, IMO it keeps the threads going when members take their time to search through countless threads to find particular examples of types of stones, ring styles etc. for others in search of their perfect set. However, playing devil''s advocate and agreeing with Melissa Sue, I do find that many times members tend to "gang" up on others, thereby creating a hostile environment which prevents other members from presenting an opinion contrary to "public belief". I know this because it happened to me awhile back in a thread where it was me against the world (over exaggeration), and then I receive 20+ PMs with those in support of my opinion but afraid of posting openly for fear of verbal retaliation. There are many strong-willed and opinionated people on here, and that makes each topic more interesting to discuss, but I do think we should keep the environment less "catty" as stated before in order to foster an environment welcoming all opinions. I also think a good compromise is to just not post MA''s rings any more. However, whenever I do get my BLING

feel free to post and repost as many times as you would like because I know intimately how much this helps in my search. Signing out from the east coast!

 

[Kamuelamom]

Sharing ring photos, of your own and others, has been done here forever. It's kind of unspoken rules here, and in most cases a link is posted or credit is given (owner's name) to the original thread. That's the courtesy factor to me. MA, if it's happened "many times" before, and has bothered you all along, why only wait until now to share your disappointment?

I mean, you have the capability of sending PMs here also. A simple PM to the offenders (bad, bad girls) would have taken care of it. I'm just not understanding what the big deal is (other than your personal disappointment).

I'm not meaning to be catty. I'm just stating my opinion since MA did ask. If she's only after answers that suit her then I also feel she shouldn't ask.

I'm done here. No more time wasting on this thread.

 

[moremoremore]

LOL sevens! Those were the days! Taking a shower in a plastic bubble, brushing my teeth in the kitchen LOL...

I have realized why this thread bugs the heck out of me.

PS is such a great place...we are all supporting, sharing, showing, telling, advising, helping...so it's like a given that people post pictures of other's rings. It's not only a given, I think it's largely appreciated and welcomed here. It's just a little surprising when someone has a problem with it.

OK, moving on!

 

[diamondfan]

Weighing in (as if anyone needs me to add in to this...) BUT, as long as it is done is a helpful or flattering vein (not...look at this and DO NOT SET YOUR RING THIS WAY)...AND the person posting does not imply that it is THEIRS when it is not, I think all is fair in posting on this site...just MHO...

 

[MissAva]

I like it when other people post my rings...I take it to mean that they thought it was pretty enough to remember. I was only upset once when a ring of mine showed up on a diffrent web page (ebay) for sale....But here on PS I am sharing incase someone else is looking for something to inspire, copy or just enjoy.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I have scant jewellery and no one likes me here, that is why you never see my stuff unless I post it myself! Flatter me PLEASE!!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Kaleigh]

Exactly!!!! You can be rest assured MA that no one will ever post pics of your rings again without your permission and will give you the opportunity for you to do it yourself if you so desire. OK???? Oh and for future people if you post a pic of your ring and don''t want it posted with out your permission maybe you should put a disclaimer at the bottom of your post as we are not mind readers here. I hope this helps.