why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

**dadipentak** · 02-24-2014, 06:51 AM

Oh, damn! This lens give-away thing is going to make it impossible for me top keep up with my subscribed threads. I think I'll have to unsubscribe to all and re-subscribe after things settle down. I guess the ramped-up activity will make PF more viable as a commercial enterprise but I think it's a pita. I guess I don't have to encourage you to discuss this assertion.

Parallax · 02-24-2014, 07:12 AM

Quote:

but I think it's a pita

I don't recall anything in the rules that requires members to participate. The good news is that even posts whining about the contest count toward total entries for the day.

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

I don't recall anything in the rules that requires members to participate. The good news is that even posts whining about the contest count toward total entries for the day.

That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up!

Jean Poitiers · 02-24-2014, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up!

Ditto

**dadipentak** · 02-24-2014, 07:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up!

Yah, I think I'll just go out and take photos until this thing blows over.

**savoche** · 02-24-2014, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up!

You think? Maybe I "spent" too many pictures yesterday, then... Or maybe they would be just a waste today, if nobody's gonna like them anyway

This is getting complicated! Good thing I still don't need another 50/1.8

OrchidJulie · 02-24-2014, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by savoche

You think? Maybe I "spent" too many pictures yesterday, then... Or maybe they would be just a waste today, if nobody's gonna like them anyway

This is getting complicated! Good thing I still don't need another 50/1.8

Well, I don't have one, so I suppose I need it. But I'm quite sure I have exactly two chances of winning it: slim and none

Much as I'd like to sit here and play all day long, ain't gonna happen... neither will a K3

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 07:55 AM

I've got the DA50. I just want my daily ticket so that I will get winner's choice at the end of the month. I want the DA40XS. That's the one I don't have.

Joel B · 02-24-2014, 09:24 AM

I am proud of the fact that i have not been in the top 20 even once!!! I come here for the fun and enjoyment of all things photo and food with some nifty French info thrown in too!!! You guys go ahead and fight over the tickets like crows on a dead possum, I'll just watch and laugh!!

Oh and in case anybody hasn't guessed, not terribly competitive!

OrchidJulie · 02-24-2014, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Joel B

... not terribly competitive!

Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep!

(nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...)

Joel B · 02-24-2014, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Me, neither

I wasn't any good at dodge ball either! Just don't have the killer instinct!
P.S. Total band geek dork type!! rather honk a horn than win a race!

**monochrome** · 02-24-2014, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Joel B

I am proud of the fact that i have not been in the top 20 even once!!! I come here for the fun and enjoyment of all things photo and food with some nifty French info thrown in too!!! You guys go ahead and fight over the tickets like crows on a dead possum, I'll just watch and laugh!!

Oh and in case anybody hasn't guessed, not terribly competitive!

Eh, just post the way you'd always post and let the chips fall. The difference between being in the Top Twenty and not being there is a matter of what the other people did that day and how many Likes you received. You don't really control it, so why try to be there - or try NOT to be there.

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep!

(nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...)

I know of a *dude who might send that back. Even gaffer tape wouldn't satisfy him.

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep!

(nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...)

I know! Doggone it. All I want is the opportunity to prove that a large windfall will not spoil me!

**savoche** · 02-24-2014, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep!

(nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...)

I have the (modern) lenses I want for now, but now that I have been bitten by the "I spy" and "Alphabet" games I'm not going to stop posting just because there's a competition going on. Most of my posts are with pictures or comments about pictures, in addition to some silly ones in here, of course.

And that's why I won't etc...

Joel B · 02-24-2014, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

I know! Doggone it. All I want is the opportunity to prove that a large windfall will not spoil me!

ARUBA!!!!! You could buy a big yacht and call her Alabama Bell!! Cruise all over and never be cold or slip on the ice ever again!!!(sigh) Sadly it will go to someone totally undeserving!!

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02-24-2014, 06:51 AM	#6361
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Oh, damn! This lens give-away thing is going to make it impossible for me top keep up with my subscribed threads. I think I'll have to unsubscribe to all and re-subscribe after things settle down. I guess the ramped-up activity will make PF more viable as a commercial enterprise but I think it's a pita. I guess I don't have to encourage you to discuss this assertion.

02-24-2014, 07:12 AM	#6362
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Quote: but I think it's a pita I don't recall anything in the rules that requires members to participate. The good news is that even posts whining about the contest count toward total entries for the day.

02-24-2014, 07:16 AM - 1 Like	#6363
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Parallax I don't recall anything in the rules that requires members to participate. The good news is that even posts whining about the contest count toward total entries for the day. That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up!

02-24-2014, 07:17 AM	#6364
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by dansamy That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up! Ditto

02-24-2014, 07:37 AM - 1 Like	#6365
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by dansamy Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up! Yah, I think I'll just go out and take photos until this thing blows over.

02-24-2014, 07:40 AM	#6366
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dansamy That they do! I think the problem today will be getting "likes". Gonna be a looong day, boys. Buckle up! You think? Maybe I "spent" too many pictures yesterday, then... Or maybe they would be just a waste today, if nobody's gonna like them anyway This is getting complicated! Good thing I still don't need another 50/1.8

02-24-2014, 07:48 AM	#6367
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,921	Originally posted by savoche You think? Maybe I "spent" too many pictures yesterday, then... Or maybe they would be just a waste today, if nobody's gonna like them anyway This is getting complicated! Good thing I still don't need another 50/1.8 Well, I don't have one, so I suppose I need it. But I'm quite sure I have exactly two chances of winning it: slim and none Much as I'd like to sit here and play all day long, ain't gonna happen... neither will a K3

02-24-2014, 07:55 AM	#6368
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I've got the DA50. I just want my daily ticket so that I will get winner's choice at the end of the month. I want the DA40XS. That's the one I don't have.

02-24-2014, 09:24 AM	#6369
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	I am proud of the fact that i have not been in the top 20 even once!!! I come here for the fun and enjoyment of all things photo and food with some nifty French info thrown in too!!! You guys go ahead and fight over the tickets like crows on a dead possum, I'll just watch and laugh!! Oh and in case anybody hasn't guessed, not terribly competitive!

02-24-2014, 09:28 AM	#6370
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,921	Originally posted by Joel B ... not terribly competitive! Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep! (nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...)

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02-24-2014, 09:32 AM	#6371
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Me, neither I wasn't any good at dodge ball either! Just don't have the killer instinct! P.S. Total band geek dork type!! rather honk a horn than win a race!

02-24-2014, 09:33 AM	#6372
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Joel B I am proud of the fact that i have not been in the top 20 even once!!! I come here for the fun and enjoyment of all things photo and food with some nifty French info thrown in too!!! You guys go ahead and fight over the tickets like crows on a dead possum, I'll just watch and laugh!! Oh and in case anybody hasn't guessed, not terribly competitive! Eh, just post the way you'd always post and let the chips fall. The difference between being in the Top Twenty and not being there is a matter of what the other people did that day and how many Likes you received. You don't really control it, so why try to be there - or try NOT to be there. Originally posted by OrchidJulie Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep! (nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...) I know of a *dude who might send that back. Even gaffer tape wouldn't satisfy him.

02-24-2014, 09:34 AM	#6373
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep! (nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...) I know! Doggone it. All I want is the opportunity to prove that a large windfall will not spoil me!

02-24-2014, 09:35 AM	#6374
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Me, neither. But -- not that it's going to happen -- I wouldn't send it back if it showed up on my doorstep! (nor a K3, but I'm not buying one any time soon...somebody ELSE got the Power Ball jackpot...) I have the (modern) lenses I want for now, but now that I have been bitten by the "I spy" and "Alphabet" games I'm not going to stop posting just because there's a competition going on. Most of my posts are with pictures or comments about pictures, in addition to some silly ones in here, of course. And that's why I won't etc...

02-24-2014, 09:44 AM	#6375
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by dansamy I know! Doggone it. All I want is the opportunity to prove that a large windfall will not spoil me! ARUBA!!!!! You could buy a big yacht and call her Alabama Bell!! Cruise all over and never be cold or slip on the ice ever again!!!(sigh) Sadly it will go to someone totally undeserving!!