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Message: <blockquote data-quote="grandpaw" data-source="post: 154602" data-attributes="member: 8635">I myself was annoyed when I could no longer post without making a choice. This could in some ways may be helpful if it was made optional. It doesn't take very long looking at a person's pictures or what they write in their posts to determine their level of ability to take pictures or help someone. To me, telling me you are a pro or simi pro doesn't tell me anything. I personally know people that make their living taking pictures that I think need to get another  profession and I know others that have never made a dime off of photography that are very good. The ability to post beautiful pictures or to be helpful to others on this site has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that you make money off of photography or not. I chose simi pro because I have made money off of my pictures and that was where I fit in according to the choices I was given. My definition of a real simi pro or pro has nothing to do with money but stricky on one's ability. Being a pro to me means that whenever you are given different situations that you have the experience and ability to adapt and get a great picture and not how much you charge or even if you do not charge anything at all.Until I feel that I meet my own definition I am changing my status back to hobbyist. Since 1970 I have made money off and on with my photography but I still feel more comfortable being listed as a hobbyist.Hopefully some of my pictures are worth a look and that members know that if I can help them out in any way that I will, then I am a happy camper and everything is just fine with me. As they say, just my two cents worth.</blockquote>

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