(17 Mar 2014, 8:03 pm)gtom wrote Absolutely. Bus spotting or whatever the new term is, is hardly a mass appeal activity so you'd think those that take part would all come together a bit more.
I stopped taking photos years and years ago because I'm not a photographer but everything was critiqued and to be honest, I just didn't enjoy it anymore. The only real input I have in the 'hobby' now is riding them to work and posting on here
I just fear potential enthusiasts of the future will pick up their bags and go if they witness any of the petty digs from other enthusiasts! Like you say, it's hardly a mass appeal activity as it is and we should be encouraging the newer enthusiasts to the scene as much as possible to help grow the community.