Without re-posting all of Manjeet's comments, I will say that I think he has made some excellent points. More information can only help. I don't buy any of purplebyron's rationale for not giving info. Having the Exif info etc visible doesn't detract from any image, rather it gives people more opportunity to suggest how to improve a shot in real terms. As to where and when shots are taken, I think that can only add to the viewer's enjoyment of the picture.
My poor shots are often stripped of Exif info when if I run them through neatimage. That happens automatically and, barring buying the pro version, is something I don't think I can control.
Frankly I see very little wrong with the way things are. If you want your shot rated, enter the comps. If you want critique, post it in the critique forum. If you simply want people to enjoy a shot you feel worthy of display, for whatever reason, post in your gallery.
My only real criticism isn't of the site but of those of us who don't participate, don't vote in comps. etc.
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