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ftpaddict · 01-25-2009, 01:55 PM

Go check out the Welcomes and Introductions forum, if you haven't already. There's a horde of new members who seem to have signed up at the same time

Somebody's spreading the word out.

**monochrome** · 01-25-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Go check out the Welcomes and Introductions forum, if you haven't already. There's a horde of new members who seem to have signed up at the same time

Somebody's spreading the word out.

No kidding - 2 pages worth in one day.

stevebrot · 01-25-2009, 02:22 PM

I think the mods sent out a message to members with no posts suggesting participation or ...

Steve

**DAZ** · 01-25-2009, 02:23 PM

Looks about on schedule. After the holidays everyone is playing with their new toys thinking they know how to use them. Soon some will conclude that this is a “little” more then they thought and start looking for more information.

DAZ

skeuos · 01-25-2009, 02:29 PM

Wow - and I never posted a thread introducing myself

In case anyone's curious, I joined b/c it's hard to find Pentax users on other sites. Or as a newbie, was I not supposed to post in here? . .

steve

**Rense** · 01-25-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by skeuos

Wow - and I never posted a thread introducing myself

In case anyone's curious, I joined b/c it's hard to find Pentax users on other sites. Or as a newbie, was I not supposed to post in here? . .

steve

Why shouldn't you, Steve? Welcome, I think you will find some here

!

skeuos · 01-25-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Rense

Why shouldn't you, Steve? Welcome, I think you will find some here

!

Thanks! I should've been clearer in my post - I was trying to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, making light of the fact that the closest thing to an introductory post I've made is here in the "why all the newbies" thread.

Thanks for the welcome; I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy being here.

steve

heatherslightbox · 01-25-2009, 03:04 PM

Bring 'em on!

As a matter of fact I was talking with a friend of mine today and he's considering getting a DSLR. Although he didn't specifically mention it, I know that he and his wife are going on a Hawaiian cruise in April, so I figure that's why. At any rate, as we were talking, I mentioned that I use Pentax and he said that a coworker had also recommended Pentax. I had my K200 with me and I pulled it out and let him get a feel for it and he liked it a lot.

Later on, I'm planning on following up with him via email, giving him more info about lenses, and other things, including the link to this site.

We may have another Pentaxian in the making.

Heather

ftpaddict · 01-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

including the link to this site.

NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do!

Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product.

heatherslightbox · 01-25-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do!

Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product.

Actually, I've thought of that and I'll warn him about those people and advise him to simply ignore them. Remember, he's actually held the camera.

Heather

Blue · 01-25-2009, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do!

Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product.

Or a thread with a link to Ned Bunnell slutting around with a new Leica P & S.

Hey Elwood · 01-25-2009, 08:50 PM

Hey Everyone,

I remember when I was just a newbie...oh wait, I still am. In any case, I was out at the Plymouth Ice Festive tonight and ran into a girl shooting with a K100d. I struck up a conversation with her and told her to check out the site. So we might be seeing yet another addition to the site. I'll post pics from the Ice Festive when I'm don't cleaning them up.

Blue · 01-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Remember that there is a difference in being a noob to this site and being new to Pentax gear.

**Rense** · 01-25-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by skeuos

Thanks! I should've been clearer in my post - I was trying to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, making light of the fact that the closest thing to an introductory post I've made is here in the "why all the newbies" thread.

Yes, I understood

..... As always, irony and the internet are not totally compatible....

Jasvox · 01-25-2009, 10:58 PM

Maybe it has something to do with Christmas a few weeks ago.

Jason

01-25-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	What's with all the newbies? Go check out the Welcomes and Introductions forum, if you haven't already. There's a horde of new members who seem to have signed up at the same time Somebody's spreading the word out.

01-25-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by skeuos Wow - and I never posted a thread introducing myself In case anyone's curious, I joined b/c it's hard to find Pentax users on other sites. Or as a newbie, was I not supposed to post in here? . . steve Why shouldn't you, Steve? Welcome, I think you will find some here!

01-25-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
skeuos Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	Originally posted by Rense Why shouldn't you, Steve? Welcome, I think you will find some here! Thanks! I should've been clearer in my post - I was trying to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, making light of the fact that the closest thing to an introductory post I've made is here in the "why all the newbies" thread. Thanks for the welcome; I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy being here. steve

01-25-2009, 09:02 PM	#14
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by skeuos Thanks! I should've been clearer in my post - I was trying to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, making light of the fact that the closest thing to an introductory post I've made is here in the "why all the newbies" thread. Yes, I understood..... As always, irony and the internet are not totally compatible....

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ftpaddict Go check out the Welcomes and Introductions forum, if you haven't already. There's a horde of new members who seem to have signed up at the same time Somebody's spreading the word out. No kidding - 2 pages worth in one day.

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DAZ Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everett, WA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 744	Looks about on schedule. After the holidays everyone is playing with their new toys thinking they know how to use them. Soon some will conclude that this is a “little” more then they thought and start looking for more information. DAZ

01-25-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
skeuos Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	Wow - and I never posted a thread introducing myself In case anyone's curious, I joined b/c it's hard to find Pentax users on other sites. Or as a newbie, was I not supposed to post in here? . . steve

01-25-2009, 03:04 PM	#8
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Bring 'em on! As a matter of fact I was talking with a friend of mine today and he's considering getting a DSLR. Although he didn't specifically mention it, I know that he and his wife are going on a Hawaiian cruise in April, so I figure that's why. At any rate, as we were talking, I mentioned that I use Pentax and he said that a coworker had also recommended Pentax. I had my K200 with me and I pulled it out and let him get a feel for it and he liked it a lot. Later on, I'm planning on following up with him via email, giving him more info about lenses, and other things, including the link to this site. We may have another Pentaxian in the making. Heather

01-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#9
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666 Original Poster	Originally posted by hwblanks including the link to this site. NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do! Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product.

01-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Originally posted by ftpaddict NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do! Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product. Actually, I've thought of that and I'll warn him about those people and advise him to simply ignore them. Remember, he's actually held the camera. Heather

01-25-2009, 08:44 PM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ftpaddict NOOOOO! That's the worst thing you could possibly do! Imagine if he comes across one of the many "Pentax sux I'm movin to Canikolympusony cos FF will make me a better photog lol" threads he'll think twice before spending money on a mediocre product. Or a thread with a link to Ned Bunnell slutting around with a new Leica P & S.

01-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#12
Hey Elwood Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 336	Hey Everyone, I remember when I was just a newbie...oh wait, I still am. In any case, I was out at the Plymouth Ice Festive tonight and ran into a girl shooting with a K100d. I struck up a conversation with her and told her to check out the site. So we might be seeing yet another addition to the site. I'll post pics from the Ice Festive when I'm don't cleaning them up.

01-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Remember that there is a difference in being a noob to this site and being new to Pentax gear.

01-25-2009, 10:58 PM	#15
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Maybe it has something to do with Christmas a few weeks ago. Jason

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