I’m done with PentaxForums

robtcorl · 02-21-2018, 07:31 PM - **6 Likes**

There are threads other than WIWBAK3?
Who knew?

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 07:32 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

There are threads other than WIWBAK3?
Who knew?

There's a whole other world out there, Bob... but it ain't pretty

**Ex Finn.** · 02-21-2018, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Not that I think it matters. I can’t take the snark, criticism, misinformation, negative opinion, whinging and general self-centered garbage posting anymore. Enjoy your virtue signaling and Brand bashing.

I’ll post Feedback on any purchases in the pipeline and read about the new gear on Imaging Resource.

When the flaming stops someone please PM. I’ll get an email.

What happened? You been putting up with this place since 08...

Take-5-JB · 02-21-2018, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

Sorry to hear that. I have been on forums where you had to wear kevlar and I had to move on. This one is relatively pleasant. Hope you come back quickly. You are one of the mainstays here.

Good luck,

JB

Not a Number · 02-21-2018, 10:01 PM

@monochrome Having been around BBS systems since the 80s I find the best way to handle the snark overload is to walk away for a period of time. Which I hope is what you are doing. To lose you as a contributing member to the PF community would be a great loss indeed.

If there were a follow function (anti-boriscletoed?) you would certainly be one of the posters I would follow.

Well wishes, my friend.

SpecialK · 02-21-2018, 10:23 PM - **1 Like**

I'm sure being a mod is being in the center of snarkishness by nature of the job. Perhaps being a normal member without the overhead would help.

Avoid the problem threads, and follow the fun threads like the joke thread, caption contest, and celebrity graves :-) Besides those three, I also post in the "What lens to take to...?" threads (the answer is always the 12-24) and occasional PYP input if I have something decent to share.

But, maybe you truly have had enough, so bye bye and good luck.

**clackers** · 02-21-2018, 10:55 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by SpecialK

I'm sure being a mod is being in the center of snarkishness by nature of the job. Perhaps being a normal member without the overhead would help. .

He's not a moderator, SpecialK.

He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts.

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 11:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts.

+1.

SpecialK · 02-21-2018, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by clackers

He's not a moderator, SpecialK.

Oh, I thought he was.

**ffking** · 02-22-2018, 01:05 AM

Well here's another negative post.

No!

It's not permitted.

You're needed here.

**Des** · 02-22-2018, 01:30 AM - **12 Likes**

It's a great shame if we lose such a valuable member as Monochrome because of an unpleasant, unhelpful, negative or antisocial minority. Be assured that that's not the culture most of us want or value.

The other PF, the one I want to be part of, is the one that has genuinely mourned Rupert and celebrated his contributions.

It's the one that provides courteous and patient responses to newbies who don't frame a question well. Even when it's the 15th time the same question has been asked.

It's the one that has a wealth of knowledge and experience about all kinds of arcane things, photographic and otherwise, and is generous in sharing it.

It's the one where people post images that teach us something, that inspire and entertain and amuse.

It's contrary, and original, and funny. Sometimes confronting and challenging.

It has a great founder and administrator, and a team of dedicated and diplomatic moderators.

It's welcoming to a diverse world of members, united by passion about photography in its many aspects.

This thread tells me many of us share the same view about the PF culture.

**savoche** · 02-22-2018, 02:04 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts.

+1

(Staying away from the dark back alleys of the News&Rumors section helps, though.)

**clackers** · 02-22-2018, 02:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

+1

(Staying away from the dark back alleys of the News&Rumors section helps, though.)

Yes, it does feel like a slum district at times, Savoche.

Wish people were as energetic posting their own photos and looking at the pictures taken by their fellow members.

Nothing sadder than some desk bound gearhead, IMHO.

**savoche** · 02-22-2018, 02:20 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

Wish people were as energetic posting their own photos and looking at the pictures taken by their fellow members.

Nothing sadder than some desk bound gearhead, IMHO.

Indeed. In the photo sharing sections people are generally very helpful and supportive. I guess people get happier by actually using their gear than by fretting over what they might not be able to do if they went out to try.

Outis · 02-22-2018, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Enjoy your virtue signaling

What's this referring to?

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02-21-2018, 07:31 PM - 6 Likes	#31
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	There are threads other than WIWBAK3? Who knew?

02-21-2018, 07:32 PM - 4 Likes	#32
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Originally posted by robtcorl There are threads other than WIWBAK3? Who knew? There's a whole other world out there, Bob... but it ain't pretty

02-21-2018, 07:33 PM - 1 Like	#33
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by monochrome Not that I think it matters. I can’t take the snark, criticism, misinformation, negative opinion, whinging and general self-centered garbage posting anymore. Enjoy your virtue signaling and Brand bashing. I’ll post Feedback on any purchases in the pipeline and read about the new gear on Imaging Resource. When the flaming stops someone please PM. I’ll get an email. What happened? You been putting up with this place since 08...

02-21-2018, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#34
Take-5-JB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 236	Sorry to hear that. I have been on forums where you had to wear kevlar and I had to move on. This one is relatively pleasant. Hope you come back quickly. You are one of the mainstays here. Good luck, JB

02-21-2018, 10:01 PM	#35
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	@monochrome Having been around BBS systems since the 80s I find the best way to handle the snark overload is to walk away for a period of time. Which I hope is what you are doing. To lose you as a contributing member to the PF community would be a great loss indeed. If there were a follow function (anti-boriscletoed?) you would certainly be one of the posters I would follow. Well wishes, my friend.

02-21-2018, 10:23 PM - 1 Like	#36
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	I'm sure being a mod is being in the center of snarkishness by nature of the job. Perhaps being a normal member without the overhead would help. Avoid the problem threads, and follow the fun threads like the joke thread, caption contest, and celebrity graves :-) Besides those three, I also post in the "What lens to take to...?" threads (the answer is always the 12-24) and occasional PYP input if I have something decent to share. But, maybe you truly have had enough, so bye bye and good luck.

02-21-2018, 10:55 PM - 4 Likes	#37
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by SpecialK I'm sure being a mod is being in the center of snarkishness by nature of the job. Perhaps being a normal member without the overhead would help. . He's not a moderator, SpecialK. He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts.

02-21-2018, 11:00 PM - 1 Like	#38
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by clackers He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts. +1.

02-21-2018, 11:14 PM	#39
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by clackers He's not a moderator, SpecialK. Oh, I thought he was.

02-22-2018, 01:05 AM	#40
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Well here's another negative post. No! It's not permitted. You're needed here.

02-22-2018, 01:30 AM - 12 Likes	#41
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	It's a great shame if we lose such a valuable member as Monochrome because of an unpleasant, unhelpful, negative or antisocial minority. Be assured that that's not the culture most of us want or value. The other PF, the one I want to be part of, is the one that has genuinely mourned Rupert and celebrated his contributions. It's the one that provides courteous and patient responses to newbies who don't frame a question well. Even when it's the 15th time the same question has been asked. It's the one that has a wealth of knowledge and experience about all kinds of arcane things, photographic and otherwise, and is generous in sharing it. It's the one where people post images that teach us something, that inspire and entertain and amuse. It's contrary, and original, and funny. Sometimes confronting and challenging. It has a great founder and administrator, and a team of dedicated and diplomatic moderators. It's welcoming to a diverse world of members, united by passion about photography in its many aspects. This thread tells me many of us share the same view about the PF culture.

02-22-2018, 02:04 AM - 3 Likes	#42
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by clackers He's like many of us members, sick of seeing negative posts. +1 (Staying away from the dark back alleys of the News&Rumors section helps, though.)

02-22-2018, 02:09 AM - 2 Likes	#43
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by savoche +1 (Staying away from the dark back alleys of the News&Rumors section helps, though.) Yes, it does feel like a slum district at times, Savoche. Wish people were as energetic posting their own photos and looking at the pictures taken by their fellow members. Nothing sadder than some desk bound gearhead, IMHO.

02-22-2018, 02:20 AM - 4 Likes	#44
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by clackers Wish people were as energetic posting their own photos and looking at the pictures taken by their fellow members. Nothing sadder than some desk bound gearhead, IMHO. Indeed. In the photo sharing sections people are generally very helpful and supportive. I guess people get happier by actually using their gear than by fretting over what they might not be able to do if they went out to try.

02-22-2018, 02:34 AM	#45
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Originally posted by monochrome Enjoy your virtue signaling What's this referring to?