fasteddy64
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I remember those days as well.
I received many cards printed by W4MPY, and the last batch I purchased was from cheapqsls.com, but that was a while ago.
Very disappointing QSL card response
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I received many cards printed by W4MPY, and the last batch I purchased was from cheapqsls.com, but that was a while ago.
eorange
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I once got a QSL card in the mail years after a HF contact. And agree on cards for a sat contact; those QSOs feel more special than most.
All new members are moderated. It’s clearly stated here…
Attention all new members!
Attention new members who have yet to post or have received a message that your posts are being moderated: When one first creates a new account on these forums your posts are set for moderation. This means your posts are put in a queue that forum moderators review on a regular basis and approve...
This is quite common among forums worldwide. It keeps everyone from seeing all the porn/fake ID/prince from wherever spam.
All new members are moderated. It’s clearly stated here…
Yessir, I understand that concept. But everyone isn't a criminal.
I wish you the best luck with your project.
You might find you grow your forum and are more successful if you welcome new members and treat them with respect VS using the "kill them all and let God sort them out" principle.
I think the logic fail is that wouldn't I just post porn/fake ID/prince AFTER I met your secret "minimum required posts" loophole, if that was my intent? Happens all the time on my own forum. So you aren't preventing anything. You are simply delaying it if I was a porn/fake ID/prince type of member.
Regards,
Yessir, I understand that concept. But everyone isn't a criminal.
I wish you the best luck with your project.
You might find you grow your forum and are more successful if you welcome new members and treat them with respect VS using the "kill them all and let God sort them out" principle.
I think the logic fail is that wouldn't I just post porn/fake ID/prince AFTER I met your secret "minimum required posts" loophole, if that was my intent? Happens all the time on my own forum. So you aren't preventing anything. You are simply delaying it if I was a porn/fake ID/prince type of member.
Regards,
So you would rather we let all the porn spam through and have to clean it up afterwards? That’s not happening.
I can’t remember a spammer that has taken the time to post enough to get past moderation just so they can post their spam afterwards. They aren’t that dedicated in my experience.
Like I posted, it’s clearly stated and has been that way for as long as I’ve been a member (20 years).
What are your “forums”? Maybe we can direct our spammers over there so people will see their porn spam.
ETA….And I thought you wanted your account deleted? Or at least that’s what you requested last night.
As far as I know this is one of the most successful radio related forums on the Internet, so I don't really think it's a issue with most folks.
I’m sorry this got derailed. Let’s get back on-topic.
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Back on topic-----
I love QSL cards, though I am one that never sends mine out first. I try to always respond to most that I receive, .....however--I do have a few requirements (see post #7 above. )
Having played the QSL card game for many years I will say the number one thing gets my QSL attention is the artistry and quality of the images
..... I am sure that any ham with sufficient experience with QSL's will have received a basket full of the mass-produced printings that are about as exciting as __________well, you fill in the blank with a less-than-flattering remark.
I respond, but those cards are unceremoniously destined for the wood stove.
On the other hand, the really elegant ones -- I rotate these, about eight right now, adorn a small bulletin board in my radio corner.
A catchy, arty, unique design is what I am getting at here.
And to this end I strongly suggest that you design your own cards. With the plethora of media options available on-line-- the thousands of images, and many free on-line graphics programs, all go to making this a fun project.
But if you decide to go this routes be VERY careful about getting permissions, if required, --and respecting any copy-rights !
Once you have a design you like, call around to local printers. They will often batch a small run in with larger client's work and give you a very reasonable price--- but still expect to pay more than for stock QSL cards.
OK, as a for instance I did two fake QSL's using two images I like-- and this free on-line graphics program.
There are other graphics editors out there but Pixlr is very easy to use.
If I spent 15 minutes on them both that was a lot..... but I just wanted to show how a simple design can be executed.
Art critics, now do your worst !
Lauri
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Back on topic-----
I love QSL cards, though I am one that never sends mine out first. I try to always respond to most that I receive, .....however--I do have a few requirements (see post #7 above. )
Having played the QSL card game for many years I will say the number one thing gets my QSL attention is the artistry and quality of the images
..... I am sure that any ham with sufficient experience with QSL's will have received a basket full of the mass-produced printings that are about as exciting as __________well, you fill in the blank with a less-than-flattering remark.
I respond, but those cards are unceremoniously destined for the wood stove.
On the other hand, the really elegant ones -- I rotate these, about eight right now, adorn a small bulletin board in my radio corner.
A catchy, arty, unique design is what I am getting at here.
And to this end I strongly suggest that you design your own cards. With the plethora of media options available on-line-- the thousands of images, and many free on-line graphics programs, all go to making this a fun project.
But if you decide to go this routes be VERY careful about getting permissions, if required, --and respecting any copy-rights !
Once you have a design you like, call around to local printers. They will often batch a small run in with larger client's work and give you a very reasonable price--- but still expect to pay more than for stock QSL cards.
OK, as a for instance I did two fake QSL's using two images I like-- and this free on-line graphics program.
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There are other graphics editors out there but Pixlr is very easy to use.
If I spent 15 minutes on them both that was a lot..... but I just wanted to show how a simple design can be executed.
Art critics, now do your worst
!Lauri
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".......................99% were old dudes trying .............."
Just like the guys with Mud Flap Girls on their trucks..........hams are no different.
They aren't being pervy --its just boys will be boys
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Just like the guys with Mud Flap Girls on their trucks..........hams are no different.
They aren't being pervy --its just boys will be boys
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There still is! Just not from this country. I have received a fair amount of cards with nudity (or close to it), anime, etc.
G I M P (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) is a free, full featured, alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
Don't overlook the Microsoft Office suite for basic design (Word, PowerPoint and Publisher).
And, always ask your printer for their specifications for resolution and color space. This is import so that the finished product will match the on-screen design.
Anime is any and all Japanese animation. Hentai seiyoku is the sexualized adult version and a lot of it is very weird.
No clue. I neither research it nor watch it. Perhaps I should rephrase it to naked Japanese cartoon girls? LOL! No idea what they're called, but plenty of QSL cards with it..
For fun, I reinterpreted Lauri's "Beth" QSL card. While I recommended G I M P and MS Office as reasonable alternates to Adobe graphic design products, I'm more familiar with Adobe products as I work with them daily.Art critics, now do your worst
Many ham QSL cards have more info than just a callsign and graphic.
- I grabbed a basic MS Word QSL template from: Basic QSL Card
- Found Beth, upscaled her to 300 dpi and dropped the background with Photoshop
- Then assembled everything in InDesign using a warmer color palette and Garamond (family) serif fonts
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Awesome !!
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Awesome !!
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Visit Japan and anime is everywhere.
The local public library has a lot of anime in their teen section, since apparently some kids can't be bothered to read a book without graphics.
The local public library has a lot of anime in their teen section, since apparently some kids can't be bothered to read a book without graphics.
Personally, I would hope my unique QSL card doesn't end up in the wood stove. I took years of different designs to achieve what I have now. The photo on the front is even one I took myself, so it is a card very UNIQUE to me.
On the note of QSL cards, I have to dig the ones I do have back out of the box, from the last move, and put them on the wall again!
Regards,
-Frank C.
jaymatt1978
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Well just to update I HAVE been working 2 Meter simplex and have received cards so I guess patience pays off..
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