Noticeably Reduced Tension In the Forums

**Ron Boggs** · 04-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Nowhere Matt--I can tell a green field from a cold steel rail...most of the time.

Limey--Can I count a collective peak as a simultaneaous "O"? My wife is curious...

Gooshin & K100d--no doubt many of us would like to get more and better tech info. The blend of mathematical formulas and field experience should produce more than it seems to. Hope it doesn't degenerate as badly as the auto forum you mentioned. Hey, I even got shouted down for learning through experience rather than through mathematical formulas this winter. Geez, that made me go out and shoot some more! Dummy me actually using my camera...

Damn Brit · 04-20-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Ron Boggs

Limey--Can I count a collective peak as a simultaneaous "O"? My wife is curious...

This is a Pentax forum not a Tantric forum. I can google one for your wife if you like.

stevebrot · 04-20-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

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PS:

Ah, Spring.......

Not another frickin flower picture!

Steve

(Got a few of some trillium from the weekend I need to get up...)

**Ron Boggs** · 04-20-2009, 01:26 PM

My wife ain't afraid of a google every now and then...at least that's what the postman tells me.

Stevebrot's right...another freekin' flower. Can't be long 'til someone spoils the day with a picture of a damn bird or child or pet or sunset or something.

Blue · 04-20-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by Ron Boggs

My wife ain't afraid of a google every now and then...at least that's what the postman tells me.

Stevebrot's right...another freekin' flower. Can't be long 'til someone spoils the day with a picture of a damn bird or child or pet or sunset or something.

How about a pic of a child, a bird, and sunset in one pic or at least 2 of the 3?

pingflood · 04-20-2009, 05:55 PM

I suppose it's time to start another Pentax autofocus thread.

Damn Brit · 04-20-2009, 06:49 PM

There are a couple of popcorn and beer threads in General Talk ATM.

woof · 04-20-2009, 07:24 PM

withdrawn...

Blue · 04-20-2009, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by woof

withdrawn...

Dang, I bet I missed something good.

**monochrome** · 04-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by k100d

i guess every forum needs a balance of n00b and technical details
if you just make everything FAQ's it does get rather impersonal, especially if you make stuff like FA31vsFA35vsDA35vsDA40vsFA50 or DA70vsFA77 and sticky it. although that's why getting a good search makes a big difference, if people get frustrated by the search, they'll just ask the same question again.

it does feel like there are more pictures than before

The search engine on this software (vBulletin ?) leaves something to be desired. Google doesn't help much.

**monochrome** · 04-20-2009, 08:43 PM

Yeah, that was a rather unfortunate New Thread, wasn't it?

Originally posted by Blue

How about a pic of a child, a bird, and sunset in one pic or at least 2 of the 3?

Damn Brit · 04-20-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The search engine on this software (vBulletin ?) leaves something to be desired. Google doesn't help much.

On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people. About the same time Pentax addresses AF I should imagine.

**monochrome** · 04-20-2009, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people. About the same time Pentax addresses AF I should imagine.

Yeah, I noticed Adam addressed the issue by adding the Google engine. I just need to improve my Boolean Queries now.

Also, can I search Members by location using Google? If I search for MO (Missouri) in the vBulletin engine I get all the MOntanas, too.

If I use "MO" I get nothing.

Damn Brit · 04-20-2009, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yeah, I noticed Adam addressed the issue by adding the Google engine. I just need to improve my Boolean Queries now.

Also, can I search Members by location using Google? If I search for MO (Missouri) in the vBulletin engine I get all the MOntanas, too.

If I use "MO" I get nothing.

You need a minimum of four characters on vBulletin.

X Man · 04-20-2009, 09:36 PM

[Edit] Never mind, already addressed...
Mike

Originally posted by Damn Brit

On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people.

04-20-2009, 07:24 PM	#23
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	withdrawn... Last edited by woof; 04-20-2009 at 07:57 PM.

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04-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#16
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,349 Original Poster	Nowhere Matt--I can tell a green field from a cold steel rail...most of the time. Limey--Can I count a collective peak as a simultaneaous "O"? My wife is curious... Gooshin & K100d--no doubt many of us would like to get more and better tech info. The blend of mathematical formulas and field experience should produce more than it seems to. Hope it doesn't degenerate as badly as the auto forum you mentioned. Hey, I even got shouted down for learning through experience rather than through mathematical formulas this winter. Geez, that made me go out and shoot some more! Dummy me actually using my camera...

04-20-2009, 12:50 PM	#17
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Ron Boggs Limey--Can I count a collective peak as a simultaneaous "O"? My wife is curious... This is a Pentax forum not a Tantric forum. I can google one for your wife if you like.

04-20-2009, 12:58 PM	#18
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jsherman999 . PS: Ah, Spring....... Not another frickin flower picture! Steve (Got a few of some trillium from the weekend I need to get up...)

04-20-2009, 01:26 PM	#19
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,349 Original Poster	My wife ain't afraid of a google every now and then...at least that's what the postman tells me. Stevebrot's right...another freekin' flower. Can't be long 'til someone spoils the day with a picture of a damn bird or child or pet or sunset or something.

04-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#20
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Ron Boggs My wife ain't afraid of a google every now and then...at least that's what the postman tells me. Stevebrot's right...another freekin' flower. Can't be long 'til someone spoils the day with a picture of a damn bird or child or pet or sunset or something. How about a pic of a child, a bird, and sunset in one pic or at least 2 of the 3?

04-20-2009, 05:55 PM	#21
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	I suppose it's time to start another Pentax autofocus thread.

04-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#22
Damn Brit Guest	There are a couple of popcorn and beer threads in General Talk ATM.

04-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#24
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by woof withdrawn... Dang, I bet I missed something good.

04-20-2009, 08:42 PM	#25
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by k100d i guess every forum needs a balance of n00b and technical details if you just make everything FAQ's it does get rather impersonal, especially if you make stuff like FA31vsFA35vsDA35vsDA40vsFA50 or DA70vsFA77 and sticky it. although that's why getting a good search makes a big difference, if people get frustrated by the search, they'll just ask the same question again. it does feel like there are more pictures than before The search engine on this software (vBulletin ?) leaves something to be desired. Google doesn't help much.

04-20-2009, 08:43 PM	#26
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Yeah, that was a rather unfortunate New Thread, wasn't it? Originally posted by Blue How about a pic of a child, a bird, and sunset in one pic or at least 2 of the 3?

04-20-2009, 08:45 PM	#27
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by monochrome The search engine on this software (vBulletin ?) leaves something to be desired. Google doesn't help much. On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people. About the same time Pentax addresses AF I should imagine.

04-20-2009, 09:23 PM	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Damn Brit On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people. About the same time Pentax addresses AF I should imagine. Yeah, I noticed Adam addressed the issue by adding the Google engine. I just need to improve my Boolean Queries now. Also, can I search Members by location using Google? If I search for MO (Missouri) in the vBulletin engine I get all the MOntanas, too. If I use "MO" I get nothing.

04-20-2009, 09:28 PM	#29
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by monochrome Yeah, I noticed Adam addressed the issue by adding the Google engine. I just need to improve my Boolean Queries now. Also, can I search Members by location using Google? If I search for MO (Missouri) in the vBulletin engine I get all the MOntanas, too. If I use "MO" I get nothing. You need a minimum of four characters on vBulletin.

04-20-2009, 09:36 PM	#30
X Man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	[Edit] Never mind, already addressed... Mike Originally posted by Damn Brit On various occasions Adam has suggested to people that a search via Google achieves far better results. Hopefully at some point it will be addressed by the VBulletin people.