I'd like to add you... of course you want /August 27, 2013 by Richard

If you send me an invitation to connect on LinkedIn and you don't take the time to personalize it, then why should I take the time to consider it?

For me, I usually limit my LinkedIn connections to people I've met or worked with in some capacity. It's my professional social network, facebook is my private and more loose social network.

So when I get an invitation from someone I may have met at a conference, or who knows me from reading this site, I like to have a clear answer why they'd like to connect or where we meet, I then reply :

Hey Joe,

Thanks for the request, please remind me how we meet. I am sorry if I don’t remember :)

Looking forward,

Richard

If don't receive a proper answer, then I delete the request.

As a photographer navigating the AI era, we are confronted with numerous fresh opportunities and, at the same time, potential challenges. The question looms: can we not only survive but also harness the full potential of these new possibilities, especially with the advent of mega digital cameras in this emerging photographic age?

Certainly, AI tools have enabled enthusiastic individuals to craft a diverse array of captivating artificial images. However, the question arises: can these creators truly be called photographers? In my view, the distinction lies in the ownership of photographs and the associated intellectual property rights. This consideration has made me considerably more discerning in terms of what and how I choose to publish my images.

PS. These thoughts or blogs reflect my personal perspective on the current state of affairs.