Photography Competition

Lets face it. There are a lot of photographers out there.. I understand that some are very annoying and really shouldn't have the title photographer. But on another note why have many of the photographers I have chatted with or met so unwilling to encourage or mentor? I am part of a group on Facebook and I can hardly stand to go and read any of the post and I am 100% intimidated to ask any questions. You see they either dont like what you charge or your buisness model or your style. But they cant be nice about no they have to drag you down and tell you how much you bring down their profession. I think the beauty of photography of that there are many different styles and different people are drawn to different styles. I am a firm believer that is one reason why there can be so many different photographers out there. My style could be the complete opposit of someone elses and I am going to attract the people that are drawn towards my style. I just wish that everyone could play nice and let this be an encouraging community. I cannot tell you how my confidence has suffered from people who dont appreciate my style but take it a step farther to say that my style is "wrong". I am trying to let go of the words that have been said to me and be true to my style and let the happy, repeat customers show me that I can do this and that I am making people happy with my style!