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secateurs · 11-12-2010, 04:23 PM

I don't want us to block them. That is just tit for tat. However, maybe together we could flood their forums with questions as to why we are blocked for, say, a week?

Adam · 11-12-2010, 04:50 PM

You're absolutely right- see here: (edit - policy reversed)

**DAZ** · 11-12-2010, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You're absolutely right- see here: A Reluctant Decision - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

Adam are you going to keep a heroes list here of those that fell on the sword over at DPreview for PentaxForums?

Maybe give them a special medal.

DAZ

secateurs · 11-12-2010, 05:17 PM

I have sent feedback on their site.

MRRiley · 11-12-2010, 05:17 PM

Heck... getting banned at DPReview is almost a badge of honor in and of itself. LOL

I have just deleted all my entries into the photo challenges on DPreview including a 1st place and several top-10 placing photos. Why? Because I fully expect to get banned when I ask them to unblock PF and I refuse to leave my content on their service if they ban me.

Mike

**jeffshaddix** · 11-12-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Heck... getting banned at DPReview is almost a badge of honor in and of itself. LOL

Agreed. Adam, you guys are doing such a fantastic job on this site. I respect your decision and hope that dpreview can come to their senses.

BTW, this forum was a major factor in my decision to switch to Pentax. The community and knowledge base developed here is staggering!

r0ckstarr · 11-13-2010, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by Adam

You're absolutely right- see here: A Reluctant Decision - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

Nicely put and very professional.

**robbiec** · 11-13-2010, 09:56 AM

I put a question up in the Pentax area. Wonder how long that will last!

Other site links blocking: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

bikecoboss · 11-14-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

I put a question up in the Pentax area. Wonder how long that will last!

It just got shut down
"No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator."

Jeff Charles · 11-14-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by bikecoboss

It just got shut down
"No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator."

Sounds like it's personal on their part, and not a rational business decision.

Jeff

MRRiley · 11-14-2010, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by bikecoboss

It just got shut down
"No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator."

Big surprise... I hope eveyone notices that threads on this topic have remained open here, dispite the rather severe critiscism that Adam and the rest of the staff has been under. It's true that certain individual posts have been deleted but in all cases those posts have crossed the line between logical complaints and personal viscious attacks which would not be tolerated when directed at ANY member.

zxaar · 11-14-2010, 09:25 PM

personally i welcome this change. It is good idea to block links to dpr. I am surprised why this was not done before.

Stringmike · 11-15-2010, 10:01 AM

DPR re-opened the original thread on their Pentax SLR Forum, but it censored the post I attempted. Despite being run by Brits, I suspect it objected to at least one of the Anglo-Saxon words I used!

The reaction of forum members there to the rapid closing of the thread was perhaps more negative than DPR had expected. They blinked a teensy bit!

Mike

MRRiley · 11-15-2010, 10:22 AM

Good to hear... I'll have to check it out... No answer on my PM asking for PF to be unblocked, but I've not been banned yet either.

Parallax · 11-15-2010, 11:06 AM

For some strange reason, FPZ isn't very happy with us.

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11-12-2010, 05:17 PM	#20
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Heck... getting banned at DPReview is almost a badge of honor in and of itself. LOL I have just deleted all my entries into the photo challenges on DPreview including a 1st place and several top-10 placing photos. Why? Because I fully expect to get banned when I ask them to unblock PF and I refuse to leave my content on their service if they ban me. Mike Last edited by MRRiley; 11-12-2010 at 05:31 PM.

11-14-2010, 11:29 AM	#25
Jeff Charles Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico; Shohola PA, USA Posts: 219	It has gotten personal Originally posted by bikecoboss It just got shut down "No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator." Sounds like it's personal on their part, and not a rational business decision. Jeff

11-14-2010, 12:20 PM	#26
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by bikecoboss It just got shut down "No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator." Big surprise... I hope eveyone notices that threads on this topic have remained open here, dispite the rather severe critiscism that Adam and the rest of the staff has been under. It's true that certain individual posts have been deleted but in all cases those posts have crossed the line between logical complaints and personal viscious attacks which would not be tolerated when directed at ANY member. Last edited by MRRiley; 11-14-2010 at 12:36 PM.

11-15-2010, 10:01 AM	#28
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	DPR Thread re-opened DPR re-opened the original thread on their Pentax SLR Forum, but it censored the post I attempted. Despite being run by Brits, I suspect it objected to at least one of the Anglo-Saxon words I used! The reaction of forum members there to the rapid closing of the thread was perhaps more negative than DPR had expected. They blinked a teensy bit! Mike

11-12-2010, 04:23 PM	#16
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	I don't want us to block them. That is just tit for tat. However, maybe together we could flood their forums with questions as to why we are blocked for, say, a week?

11-12-2010, 05:04 PM	#18
DAZ Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everett, WA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 744	Originally posted by Adam You're absolutely right- see here: A Reluctant Decision - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com Adam are you going to keep a heroes list here of those that fell on the sword over at DPreview for PentaxForums? Maybe give them a special medal. DAZ

11-12-2010, 05:17 PM	#19
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	I have sent feedback on their site.

11-12-2010, 05:28 PM	#21
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by MRRiley Heck... getting banned at DPReview is almost a badge of honor in and of itself. LOL Agreed. Adam, you guys are doing such a fantastic job on this site. I respect your decision and hope that dpreview can come to their senses. BTW, this forum was a major factor in my decision to switch to Pentax. The community and knowledge base developed here is staggering!

11-13-2010, 05:28 AM	#22
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Adam You're absolutely right- see here: A Reluctant Decision - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com Nicely put and very professional.

11-13-2010, 09:56 AM	#23
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	I put a question up in the Pentax area. Wonder how long that will last! Other site links blocking: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

11-14-2010, 11:21 AM	#24
bikecoboss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pemberton BC Posts: 238	Originally posted by robbiec I put a question up in the Pentax area. Wonder how long that will last! It just got shut down "No more messages may be posted on this thread as it has been locked by the administrator."

11-14-2010, 09:25 PM	#27
zxaar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kobe/japan Posts: 510	personally i welcome this change. It is good idea to block links to dpr. I am surprised why this was not done before.

11-15-2010, 10:22 AM	#29
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Good to hear... I'll have to check it out... No answer on my PM asking for PF to be unblocked, but I've not been banned yet either.

11-15-2010, 11:06 AM	#30
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	For some strange reason, FPZ isn't very happy with us.

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