I can tell it's contest time at PF...

**aslyfox** · 10-03-2019, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Sometimes the mods will warn people directly when a pattern is noted. Right now there are almost a thousand new posts (yesterday at this time there were about 4,000) where usually there might be a few hundred. Lets hope they are posts with higher quality than what I saw yesterday.

Steve

that is what they [ don't ] get paid to do of course

we should really appreciate the time they put in

[ they are volunteering their time, are they not ? ]

Benz3ne · 10-03-2019, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Sometimes the mods will warn people directly when a pattern is noted. Right now there are almost a thousand new posts (yesterday at this time there were about 4,000) where usually there might be a few hundred. Lets hope they are posts with higher quality than what I saw yesterday.

Steve

Ditto.

I'm so sorry, I couldn't resist. I wholeheartedly agree, by the way. It's crazy how many more people are contributing so many more photos that I've never seen before, and I'm fairly good at recognising names that I've seen once or twice before. I'd rather them be something I can utilise (as a learning tool or meaningful discussion) than simple posts which don't really offer anything (ironically, like this one).

stevebrot · 10-03-2019, 08:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

It's crazy how many more people are contributing so many more photos that I've never seen before, and I'm fairly good at recognising names that I've seen once or twice before.

I noticed this too and think it is very cool.

Steve

Benz3ne · 10-03-2019, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I noticed this too and think it is very cool.

Steve

If they keep it up past the raffle deadline, I agree.

hadi · 10-03-2019, 01:12 PM

I'm actually struggling to come up with meaningful things to add to the conversation. I feel at this pace i may start talking in circles and just repeating myself. My goal is to at least inspire one post after me so i know i've done my due diligence in carrying the conversation further. Though I could also use the 50mm lens, so perhaps spamming is a way to go

bobmaxja · 10-03-2019, 06:43 PM

I will not change my posting habit , I am happy with my KP and will not take more photos if I win.
But one thing I am changing , I dont go throught 100 postds in some thread in 6 hours, there nothing interesting to read

gatorguy · 10-03-2019, 06:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobmaxja

I will not change my posting habit , I am happy with my KP and will not take more photos if I win.
But one thing I am changing , I dont go throught 100 postds in some thread in 6 hours, there nothing interesting to read

The contest has succeeded in pushing me to post photos and get involved more in being helpful which I've meant to do for awhile.
Now I have a reason to do it today instead of my more typical "tomorrow".

**aslyfox** · 10-03-2019, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

The contest has succeeded in pushing me to post photos and get involved more in being helpful which I've meant to do for awhile.
Now I have a reason to do it today instead of my more typical "tomorrow".

sounds like a good effect of the contest to me

gatorguy · 10-03-2019, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

sounds like a good effect of the contest to me

I think so.

**aslyfox** · 10-04-2019, 04:19 AM

currently 10 pages of members qualifying for the general raffle [ one ticket per member only ]

9 members who have qualified for the Grand Prize raffle [ multiple chances based on every 100 posts by member ]

the contests has created more posts

new membership certainly

permenant members ???

veato · 10-04-2019, 04:38 AM

Maybe a different entry requirement is needed to stop the one word posts?

**aslyfox** · 10-04-2019, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by veato

Maybe a different entry requirement is needed to stop the one word posts?

personally I haven't see a lot of posts limited to one word

and is there a lot of difference between:

agreed

I agree

I agree with that

where would the limit be ?

bdery · 10-04-2019, 05:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by hadi

I'm actually struggling to come up with meaningful things to add to the conversation. I feel at this pace i may start talking in circles and just repeating myself. My goal is to at least inspire one post after me so i know i've done my due diligence in carrying the conversation further.

This. This kind of post is why I like Pentaxforums so much. It is the only online forum where I participate nowadays, the only community that I've found which is so relevant.

It's not wasted time if people aim for this.

thazooo · 10-04-2019, 05:19 AM

Just out of curiosity, who are the top 3 posters on this site ? Total posts over the years.

**aslyfox** · 10-04-2019, 05:25 AM

i don't know top all time but if you click on " forum " at the top of the page

and go to the bottom, you will find some information

10-04-2019, 04:40 AM	#72
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by veato Maybe a different entry requirement is needed to stop the one word posts? personally I haven't see a lot of posts limited to one word and is there a lot of difference between: agreed I agree I agree with that where would the limit be ? Last edited by aslyfox; 10-04-2019 at 04:49 AM.

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10-03-2019, 08:20 AM	#61
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by stevebrot Sometimes the mods will warn people directly when a pattern is noted. Right now there are almost a thousand new posts (yesterday at this time there were about 4,000) where usually there might be a few hundred. Lets hope they are posts with higher quality than what I saw yesterday. Steve that is what they [ don't ] get paid to do of course we should really appreciate the time they put in [ they are volunteering their time, are they not ? ]

10-03-2019, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#62
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by stevebrot Sometimes the mods will warn people directly when a pattern is noted. Right now there are almost a thousand new posts (yesterday at this time there were about 4,000) where usually there might be a few hundred. Lets hope they are posts with higher quality than what I saw yesterday. Steve Ditto. I'm so sorry, I couldn't resist. I wholeheartedly agree, by the way. It's crazy how many more people are contributing so many more photos that I've never seen before, and I'm fairly good at recognising names that I've seen once or twice before. I'd rather them be something I can utilise (as a learning tool or meaningful discussion) than simple posts which don't really offer anything (ironically, like this one).

10-03-2019, 08:28 AM - 2 Likes	#63
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Benz3ne It's crazy how many more people are contributing so many more photos that I've never seen before, and I'm fairly good at recognising names that I've seen once or twice before. I noticed this too and think it is very cool. Steve

10-03-2019, 08:30 AM	#64
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by stevebrot I noticed this too and think it is very cool. Steve If they keep it up past the raffle deadline, I agree.

10-03-2019, 01:12 PM	#65
hadi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 563	I'm actually struggling to come up with meaningful things to add to the conversation. I feel at this pace i may start talking in circles and just repeating myself. My goal is to at least inspire one post after me so i know i've done my due diligence in carrying the conversation further. Though I could also use the 50mm lens, so perhaps spamming is a way to go

10-03-2019, 06:43 PM	#66
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I will not change my posting habit , I am happy with my KP and will not take more photos if I win. But one thing I am changing , I dont go throught 100 postds in some thread in 6 hours, there nothing interesting to read

10-03-2019, 06:56 PM - 1 Like	#67
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by bobmaxja I will not change my posting habit , I am happy with my KP and will not take more photos if I win. But one thing I am changing , I dont go throught 100 postds in some thread in 6 hours, there nothing interesting to read The contest has succeeded in pushing me to post photos and get involved more in being helpful which I've meant to do for awhile. Now I have a reason to do it today instead of my more typical "tomorrow".

10-03-2019, 07:09 PM	#68
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by gatorguy The contest has succeeded in pushing me to post photos and get involved more in being helpful which I've meant to do for awhile. Now I have a reason to do it today instead of my more typical "tomorrow". sounds like a good effect of the contest to me

10-03-2019, 07:14 PM	#69
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by aslyfox sounds like a good effect of the contest to me I think so.

10-04-2019, 04:19 AM	#70
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	currently 10 pages of members qualifying for the general raffle [ one ticket per member only ] 9 members who have qualified for the Grand Prize raffle [ multiple chances based on every 100 posts by member ] the contests has created more posts new membership certainly permenant members ???

10-04-2019, 04:38 AM	#71
veato Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 543	Maybe a different entry requirement is needed to stop the one word posts?

10-04-2019, 05:04 AM - 2 Likes	#73
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by hadi I'm actually struggling to come up with meaningful things to add to the conversation. I feel at this pace i may start talking in circles and just repeating myself. My goal is to at least inspire one post after me so i know i've done my due diligence in carrying the conversation further. This. This kind of post is why I like Pentaxforums so much. It is the only online forum where I participate nowadays, the only community that I've found which is so relevant. It's not wasted time if people aim for this.

10-04-2019, 05:19 AM	#74
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854	Just out of curiosity, who are the top 3 posters on this site ? Total posts over the years.

10-04-2019, 05:25 AM	#75
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	i don't know top all time but if you click on " forum " at the top of the page and go to the bottom, you will find some information