Noticeable increase in new forum members?

**BigMackCam** · 03-12-2016, 04:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Over the last couple of months or so I've noticed a lot of new members coming onto the forum... more than previously, it would seem. Is it just me, or do you folks see that too? If this is the case, it's great for the forum and for Ricoh / Pentax, as I think this is one of the best photographic communities around, and it's a big part of what keeps me wedded to Pentax...

starjedi · 03-12-2016, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Over the last couple of months or so I've noticed a lot of new members coming onto the forum... more than previously, it would seem. Is it just me, or do you folks see that too? If this is the case, it's great for the forum and for Ricoh / Pentax, as I think this is one of the best photographic communities around, and it's a big part of what keeps me wedded to Pentax...

I am sure that Adam can answer your question!

**monochrome** · 03-12-2016, 05:56 PM

Yes, probably. What's a little more interesting is the number of long-dormant user names that have reactivated.

**BigMackCam** · 03-12-2016, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yes, probably. What's a little more interesting is the number of long-dormant user names that have reactivated.

Yes, I noticed that too

Adam - if you're reading this... Is there any additional website promotion going on, or can it be that this welcome influx of new members is purely down to Ricoh / Pentax news out there (such as the K1)?

**monochrome** · 03-12-2016, 06:15 PM

@BigMackCam If you go to Forum Home and scroll to the bottom you can see all kinds of information about who is online and how many, versus history. At one time Adam posted a chart of monthly activity but I haven't seen that in years.

Despite all the fun, we are way below high activity in Feb. and late 2012 - even below the K-7 times. But when it is actually released watch the numbers.

**Digitalis** · 03-12-2016, 06:21 PM - **3 Likes**

well, we certainly have had an influx of vacant brained members, asking for information that would take less than a second to find on google.

**Another dyemention** · 03-12-2016, 06:23 PM

I do have to say that this forum has kept me with pentax more then a few times. I'm relatively new to the brand as well as photography, so I don't have much invested in pentax. I've thought about jumping ship a few times over the past couple years but this forum really has been a deciding factor. And I am glad I stayed. I've found the direction I want to head in with my gear and with the recent announcement of the k1, I have even more to look forward to. So thanks everyone on here for making this such a fantastic community.

**BigMackCam** · 03-12-2016, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

well, we certainly have had an influx of vacant brained members, asking for information that would take less than a second to find on google.

C'mon... I agree, that has been the case with some, but we have plenty of old stock like that too... Heck, I might qualify occasionally

Driline · 03-12-2016, 06:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Digitalis

influx of vacant brained members

And they all seem to emanate from trailer park community's in small town Iowa. I apologize for my fellow compatriots

**luftfluss** · 03-12-2016, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Driline

And they all seem to emanate from trailer park community's in small town Iowa. I apologize for my fellow compatriots

**BigMackCam** · 03-12-2016, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

@BigMackCam If you go to Forum Home and scroll to the bottom you can see all kinds of information about who is online and how many, versus history. At one time Adam posted a chart of monthly activity but I haven't seen that in years.

Despite all the fun, we are way below high activity in Feb. and late 2012 - even below the K-7 times. But when it is actually released watch the numbers.

Interesting - thx, I'll take a look at the stats...

Yes, when the K-1 is released, the numbers should jump up a notch

Driline · 03-12-2016, 07:55 PM - **1 Like**

I was going to say New Jersey, but they're just too easy to make fun of

**THoog** · 03-12-2016, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Is there any additional website promotion going on, or can it be that this welcome influx of new members is purely down to Ricoh / Pentax news out there (such as the K1)?

In addition to a new body bringing more attention to the brand, it seems to me there's usually a surge of new members at the beginning of each year, folks who took advantage of holiday sales or received a new or used camera for Christmas.

Adam · 03-12-2016, 09:20 PM - **1 Like**

There's certainly been an increase in activity since the start of 2016. Ricoh is headed in the right direction with the Pentax brand and I think the slowly increasing market share is being reflected.

Philintx · 03-12-2016, 10:46 PM - **1 Like**

I'm new to the forum and new to photography. I've been reading through some of the old threads...it's loaded with tons of great information. It really helps someone like me learn about photography. Thanks!

03-12-2016, 04:32 PM - 2 Likes	#1
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659	Noticeable increase in new forum members? Over the last couple of months or so I've noticed a lot of new members coming onto the forum... more than previously, it would seem. Is it just me, or do you folks see that too? If this is the case, it's great for the forum and for Ricoh / Pentax, as I think this is one of the best photographic communities around, and it's a big part of what keeps me wedded to Pentax...

03-12-2016, 09:20 PM - 1 Like	#14
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03-12-2016, 05:28 PM	#2
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by BigMackCam Over the last couple of months or so I've noticed a lot of new members coming onto the forum... more than previously, it would seem. Is it just me, or do you folks see that too? If this is the case, it's great for the forum and for Ricoh / Pentax, as I think this is one of the best photographic communities around, and it's a big part of what keeps me wedded to Pentax... I am sure that Adam can answer your question!

03-12-2016, 05:56 PM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Yes, probably. What's a little more interesting is the number of long-dormant user names that have reactivated.

03-12-2016, 06:02 PM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Yes, probably. What's a little more interesting is the number of long-dormant user names that have reactivated. Yes, I noticed that too Adam - if you're reading this... Is there any additional website promotion going on, or can it be that this welcome influx of new members is purely down to Ricoh / Pentax news out there (such as the K1)?

03-12-2016, 06:15 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	@BigMackCam If you go to Forum Home and scroll to the bottom you can see all kinds of information about who is online and how many, versus history. At one time Adam posted a chart of monthly activity but I haven't seen that in years. Despite all the fun, we are way below high activity in Feb. and late 2012 - even below the K-7 times. But when it is actually released watch the numbers.

03-12-2016, 06:21 PM - 3 Likes	#6
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	well, we certainly have had an influx of vacant brained members, asking for information that would take less than a second to find on google.

03-12-2016, 06:23 PM	#7
Another dyemention Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 432	I do have to say that this forum has kept me with pentax more then a few times. I'm relatively new to the brand as well as photography, so I don't have much invested in pentax. I've thought about jumping ship a few times over the past couple years but this forum really has been a deciding factor. And I am glad I stayed. I've found the direction I want to head in with my gear and with the recent announcement of the k1, I have even more to look forward to. So thanks everyone on here for making this such a fantastic community.

03-12-2016, 06:33 PM	#8
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis well, we certainly have had an influx of vacant brained members, asking for information that would take less than a second to find on google. C'mon... I agree, that has been the case with some, but we have plenty of old stock like that too... Heck, I might qualify occasionally

03-12-2016, 06:40 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,695	Originally posted by Digitalis influx of vacant brained members And they all seem to emanate from trailer park community's in small town Iowa. I apologize for my fellow compatriots

03-12-2016, 06:49 PM	#10
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by Driline And they all seem to emanate from trailer park community's in small town Iowa. I apologize for my fellow compatriots

03-12-2016, 07:13 PM	#11
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome @BigMackCam If you go to Forum Home and scroll to the bottom you can see all kinds of information about who is online and how many, versus history. At one time Adam posted a chart of monthly activity but I haven't seen that in years. Despite all the fun, we are way below high activity in Feb. and late 2012 - even below the K-7 times. But when it is actually released watch the numbers. Interesting - thx, I'll take a look at the stats... Yes, when the K-1 is released, the numbers should jump up a notch

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03-12-2016, 07:55 PM - 1 Like	#12
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,695	I was going to say New Jersey, but they're just too easy to make fun of

03-12-2016, 08:38 PM	#13
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by BigMackCam Is there any additional website promotion going on, or can it be that this welcome influx of new members is purely down to Ricoh / Pentax news out there (such as the K1)? In addition to a new body bringing more attention to the brand, it seems to me there's usually a surge of new members at the beginning of each year, folks who took advantage of holiday sales or received a new or used camera for Christmas.

03-12-2016, 10:46 PM - 1 Like	#15
Philintx New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 3	I'm new to the forum and new to photography. I've been reading through some of the old threads...it's loaded with tons of great information. It really helps someone like me learn about photography. Thanks!