Gary P.

The negatives stated above in earlier threads are true. However, there is a sense of community there, both mature and immature, and one can make real life friends with common interests. I met my wife on there in fact. And we have met around 30 members to take photos together. One can learn on the site IF one is willing to post to the Critiques board, or to enter the Daily Challenges, which are fun. There is also an Experience Tips section that is very useful, if underutilized. I have tried several other sites but keep returning to SOAphoto for the friendships and because I love to critique.