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**dansamy** · 02-17-2014, 12:08 PM

Fried spam & cheese sandwiches for everyone!

MSL · 02-17-2014, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by atupdate

The additional comments being made benefit the poster towards winning the contest and often the give and take are totally off topic from the thread subject. I have been giving out more likes to reward the good posts instead of a "nice shot" comment. I can't wait for March to arrive and the spamfest to end. Tim

Does it really matter if we go off topic and banter a bit? I've rather enjoyed many of the complain-fests about the weather

I agree viewers could just give a like to the OP rather than posting something as comprehensive as "nice shot" which benefits the postee, but either way the OP gets some feedback on the shot. I'm one of the freeloaders on this site, so I'm happy enough with the site with or without the contest - and I'm not going to be critical for an interesting and generous initiative the Adam (& Co) set up.

Parallax · 02-17-2014, 12:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MSL

Does it really matter if we go off topic and banter a bit?

Off topic and banter "a bit"?
You aint seen nuthin'!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3.html

MSL · 02-17-2014, 12:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

You aint seen nuthin'! why I won't buy a k3

Prior to the contest I had gotten into a rut - I'd play the caption contest weekly challenge if the image inspired, I'd check the Marketplace like a window shopper with intense OCD, and maybe look at a few photos from veterans who I knew never disappointed. This contest has brought out a lot more photographers and gotten them to post their images and comment on other - generally all positive, and a useful cure to the February blahs. And I've tried very hard to add at least something of value to all my posts, even if it is an attempt to make others laugh. I have no idea what banter is going on in the thread you mention, but anything that starts off in the negative won't get my attention this month. (I'll wait until it's income tax time or some other really happy season)

Parallax · 02-17-2014, 12:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Don't judge it by its title. Jump in about here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3-30.html#post2568471
It's one of the most positive, upbeat, rut-busting threads on the forum. Nearly 6,000 posts and going strong.

magkelly · 02-17-2014, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Absolutely. The only one I won't throw out of it is my cat.

Aw, that's sweet. That's me and my girl cat too. She's the only one I allow to take my desk chair when I am not using it, and sometimes if she is I use the laptop for a while rather than disturb her nap. She has her own pillow on my bed too. She's a little spoiled.

As for contest. I'm not trying. If it happens, it happens. If not I'm still here doing what I do, trying to help people when I can and having a little fun reading and learning some stuff myself.

**Tanzer** · 02-17-2014, 03:49 PM

So that's where the P&R discussions went.

MSL · 02-17-2014, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Don't judge it by its title. Jump in about here: why I won't buy a k3 It's one of the most positive, upbeat, rut-busting threads on the forum. Nearly 6,000 posts and going strong.

Maybe next month - other things on this board are keeping me busy this month

(Also the selfie of normhead that got turned into an avatar...well I'm still trying to figure out if this was a good thing or not

)

Parallax · 02-17-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by MSL

(Also the selfie of normhead that got turned into an avatar...well I'm still trying to figure out if this was a good thing or not

)

So am I, and I'm the one that did it.

**VoiceOfReason** · 02-17-2014, 11:01 PM - **1 Like**

I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short.

MSL · 02-18-2014, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short.

Sometimes you just have to walk away and deal with the rest of your life. At some stage it gets to be more about getting likes than posting, and there isn't much you can do about that unless you coordinated with another member. I'm not even worrying about the contest today or even coming close to the top 12.

**VoiceOfReason** · 02-18-2014, 07:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MSL

Sometimes you just have to walk away and deal with the rest of your life. At some stage it gets to be more about getting likes than posting, and there isn't much you can do about that unless you coordinated with another member. I'm not even worrying about the contest today or even coming close to the top 12.

Nor am I. I have a couple entries, so if I win I win, though the odds say not.

**monochrome** · 02-18-2014, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Forget about winning. Ain't gonna happen.

Think about the power you possess in the mouse click on that thumb.

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short.

Very early in the contest I posted my philosophy. I go through periods where I post a LOT (as most here know and many wish I wouldn't) but I post what I post - not to win a contest.

I think I've only been in the top twenty 4 or 5 times and I think one Raffle Entry. Big whoop. I out of fewer than 400 is actually decent odds - better than Powerball, for sure.

**VoiceOfReason** · 02-18-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Very early in the contest I posted my philosophy. I go through periods where I post a LOT (as most here know and many wish I wouldn't) but I post what I post - not to win a contest.

I think I've only been in the top twenty 4 or 5 times and I think one Raffle Entry. Big whoop. I out of fewer than 400 is actually decent odds - better than Powerball, for sure.

I've got the Powerball in the bag.

**Tanzer** · 02-18-2014, 08:21 PM

The perpetually bad weather here in the northeast US is one reason I have been posting a lot this month, nothing to do with chasing the contest. I suppose that if there wasn't a contest going on, then I would probably win it.

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02-17-2014, 12:08 PM	#331
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Fried spam & cheese sandwiches for everyone!

02-17-2014, 12:14 PM	#332
MSL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Albums Posts: 3,451	Originally posted by atupdate The additional comments being made benefit the poster towards winning the contest and often the give and take are totally off topic from the thread subject. I have been giving out more likes to reward the good posts instead of a "nice shot" comment. I can't wait for March to arrive and the spamfest to end. Tim Does it really matter if we go off topic and banter a bit? I've rather enjoyed many of the complain-fests about the weather I agree viewers could just give a like to the OP rather than posting something as comprehensive as "nice shot" which benefits the postee, but either way the OP gets some feedback on the shot. I'm one of the freeloaders on this site, so I'm happy enough with the site with or without the contest - and I'm not going to be critical for an interesting and generous initiative the Adam (& Co) set up.

02-17-2014, 12:21 PM - 2 Likes	#333
Parallax Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,779	Originally posted by MSL Does it really matter if we go off topic and banter a bit? Off topic and banter "a bit"? You aint seen nuthin'! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3.html

02-17-2014, 12:27 PM - 2 Likes	#334
MSL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Albums Posts: 3,451	Originally posted by Parallax You aint seen nuthin'! why I won't buy a k3 Prior to the contest I had gotten into a rut - I'd play the caption contest weekly challenge if the image inspired, I'd check the Marketplace like a window shopper with intense OCD, and maybe look at a few photos from veterans who I knew never disappointed. This contest has brought out a lot more photographers and gotten them to post their images and comment on other - generally all positive, and a useful cure to the February blahs. And I've tried very hard to add at least something of value to all my posts, even if it is an attempt to make others laugh. I have no idea what banter is going on in the thread you mention, but anything that starts off in the negative won't get my attention this month. (I'll wait until it's income tax time or some other really happy season)

02-17-2014, 12:38 PM - 2 Likes	#335
Parallax Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,779	Don't judge it by its title. Jump in about here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3-30.html#post2568471 It's one of the most positive, upbeat, rut-busting threads on the forum. Nearly 6,000 posts and going strong.

02-17-2014, 02:56 PM	#336
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,905	Originally posted by Parallax Absolutely. The only one I won't throw out of it is my cat. Aw, that's sweet. That's me and my girl cat too. She's the only one I allow to take my desk chair when I am not using it, and sometimes if she is I use the laptop for a while rather than disturb her nap. She has her own pillow on my bed too. She's a little spoiled. As for contest. I'm not trying. If it happens, it happens. If not I'm still here doing what I do, trying to help people when I can and having a little fun reading and learning some stuff myself.

02-17-2014, 03:49 PM	#337
Tanzer Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,366	So that's where the P&R discussions went.

02-17-2014, 03:51 PM	#338
MSL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Albums Posts: 3,451	Originally posted by Parallax Don't judge it by its title. Jump in about here: why I won't buy a k3 It's one of the most positive, upbeat, rut-busting threads on the forum. Nearly 6,000 posts and going strong. Maybe next month - other things on this board are keeping me busy this month (Also the selfie of normhead that got turned into an avatar...well I'm still trying to figure out if this was a good thing or not )

02-17-2014, 04:09 PM	#339
Parallax Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,779	Originally posted by MSL (Also the selfie of normhead that got turned into an avatar...well I'm still trying to figure out if this was a good thing or not ) So am I, and I'm the one that did it.

02-17-2014, 11:01 PM - 1 Like	#340
VoiceOfReason Emperor and Senpai Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville, IN Photos: Albums Posts: 5,890	I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short.

02-18-2014, 07:41 PM - 1 Like	#341
MSL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Albums Posts: 3,451	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short. Sometimes you just have to walk away and deal with the rest of your life. At some stage it gets to be more about getting likes than posting, and there isn't much you can do about that unless you coordinated with another member. I'm not even worrying about the contest today or even coming close to the top 12.

02-18-2014, 07:48 PM - 1 Like	#342
VoiceOfReason Emperor and Senpai Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville, IN Photos: Albums Posts: 5,890	Originally posted by MSL Sometimes you just have to walk away and deal with the rest of your life. At some stage it gets to be more about getting likes than posting, and there isn't much you can do about that unless you coordinated with another member. I'm not even worrying about the contest today or even coming close to the top 12. Nor am I. I have a couple entries, so if I win I win, though the odds say not.

02-18-2014, 08:04 PM	#343
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kirkwood (St. Louis) MO USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,720	Originally posted by monochrome Forget about winning. Ain't gonna happen. Think about the power you possess in the mouse click on that thumb. Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I have it my best effort today, and now that today is tomorrow I can say I tried, but came up short. Very early in the contest I posted my philosophy. I go through periods where I post a LOT (as most here know and many wish I wouldn't) but I post what I post - not to win a contest. I think I've only been in the top twenty 4 or 5 times and I think one Raffle Entry. Big whoop. I out of fewer than 400 is actually decent odds - better than Powerball, for sure.

02-18-2014, 08:07 PM	#344
VoiceOfReason Emperor and Senpai Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville, IN Photos: Albums Posts: 5,890	Originally posted by monochrome Very early in the contest I posted my philosophy. I go through periods where I post a LOT (as most here know and many wish I wouldn't) but I post what I post - not to win a contest. I think I've only been in the top twenty 4 or 5 times and I think one Raffle Entry. Big whoop. I out of fewer than 400 is actually decent odds - better than Powerball, for sure. I've got the Powerball in the bag.

02-18-2014, 08:21 PM	#345
Tanzer Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,366	The perpetually bad weather here in the northeast US is one reason I have been posting a lot this month, nothing to do with chasing the contest. I suppose that if there wasn't a contest going on, then I would probably win it.