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This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.
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Part of the “toxicity” is the common requests for feedback and constructive criticism. So the responses are limited to, “here’s where you can improve.” Then people are offended that the responses aren’t just likes and praise.
I’ve spent a good amount of time on r/photocritique and there is a ton of toxicity there. So many unhelpful responses (I.e “shit picture” or some sarcastic remark). It’s not everyone and some do give great constructive criticism, but it surprised me how many people gave out crappy advice or just plain rude unhelpful comments. Also I don’t understand what can’t be accomplished with a “here’s where you can improve” comment, seems like an effective way to give constructive criticism