Hello All! I’m a bit surprised by how quickly some friends are willing to say goodbye. My own reaction to Andy’s sad message was to curse myself for my low level of recent participation and send off a photo. Why not more of us do that? I also realize that I really never thanked Andy for his magnificent work in maintaining the Forum. So, Andy, just a big, big virtual hug and heartfelt thank you. And if it is really time to close it down, then so be it and . . . At least we have some hard copy memories in our books. Here’s hoping, -yoram P.S. I really don’t like Facebook; and feel that introducing it into the Forum was a turning point, leading to less frequent interaction among contributors. For what it's worth, I'm going to try engaging that way again. > On Feb 22, 2025, at 7:25 AM, Andrew Doller <adoller@xxxxxxx> wrote: > > Any possible discussion of archiving and preservation. It would be a shame to just make it all disappear like it never happened. > > Andy > >> On Feb 22, 2025, at 7:20 AM, Rob Talbot <histrio@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> Mário >> >> I like that ... it's a way of saying goodbye "with a bang" (giving the >> gallery a send off) instead of just letting it fade away unnoticed. >> >> I'm right with you over the lively discussion ... but that was at a >> time when there was only the listserv. >> >> The world has changed - with FB - instagram - Twitter - and probably a >> dozen more outlets ti's no longer "an event" to see pictures and >> receive comments. >> >> >> >>> On Sat, 22 Feb 2025 at 07:34, Mario Pires <retorta@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> Oh, having been here for so long, this struck a chord, but i haven't participated for so long also. >>> I understand the situation. It's a sad reminder that time has passed. >>> The lively discussion, the Pass the Camera project (i will always remember that adventure). >>> Perhaps we should do a last show, everyone sending a last picture, perhaps with a self-portrait attached. >>> A memorial to a bunch of image folks that still love the art of pictures. >>> >>> >>> >>> Mário Pires >>> On the web since 1994 >>> >>> >>> retorta@xxxxxxxxx >>> >>> https://mariopires.pt >>> >>> https://instagram.com/retorta >>> https://pt.linkedin.com/in/mariofilipepires >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM Andrew Davidhazy <andpph@xxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>> Friends, >>>> >>>> It seems that the usefulness of the PhotoForum list has reached rock bottom. >>>> While the PF gallery garnered some interest and participation, it also seems to have withered away. >>>> >>>> For this reason I am thinking it is about time to retire the list and the gallery. >>>> The site on Facebook would remain available for those of you interested. >>>> >>>> I am planning to deactivate the account shortly unless there is some reason to keep it. >>>> >>>> Andrew Davidhazy, PF list coordinator >
