Noticeable increase in new forum members?

**Digitalis** · 03-12-2016, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Philintx

I'm new to the forum and new to photography.

Just as long as you don't participate in thread necromancy....you will be fine.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-13-2016, 01:51 AM

Aye... the K1s bringing them all out into the open.

johnmflores · 03-13-2016, 01:55 AM - **4 Likes**

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.

Well isn't that a nice, welcoming tone?

**Digitalis** · 03-13-2016, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Well isn't that a nice, welcoming tone?

Being welcoming is nice to new members who are genuinely interested in Pentax cameras and lenses. But being welcoming doesn't include letting people wreck up the place by resurrecting threads from 2010.

Last edited by Digitalis; 03-13-2016 at 02:24 AM.

Davidparis · 03-13-2016, 02:21 AM - **6 Likes**

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

Folks, we were all "beginners-with-questions" at some point. I welcome the new members and their questions about Pentax cameras.

JimC1101 · 03-13-2016, 04:44 AM - **1 Like**

I see a lot more interest from Pentax both here and DPR. By far, this is the best site for Pentaxians. Adam and the gang do an excellent job here and there is a great group here.

Eickhorn · 03-14-2016, 07:37 AM - **3 Likes**

After years of using the very useful lens review section to assess new purchases, I finally took the time to register to say thank you. I can only speculate as to the amount of money saved by myself after reading countless reviews of potential lens purchases and the site is always my first port of call.
So hello from a long term lurker

johnmflores · 03-14-2016, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Davidparis

Folks, we were all "beginners-with-questions" at some point. I welcome the new members and their questions about Pentax cameras.

Yes. Even if they ask, "I'm interested in Pentax but hear that they are doomed. Are they doomed?"

**Kerrowdown** · 03-14-2016, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Eickhorn

So hello from a long term lurker

Welcome, lurk no more, that's you introduced to us all now.

Parallax · 03-14-2016, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Adam

Ricoh is headed in the right direction with the Pentax brand and I think the slowly increasing market share is being reflected.

No doubt that is part of it, but I think Adam is being a bit too modest.
The increase in forum activity wouldn't occur, regardless of what Ricoh is doing, if it weren't Adam's efforts here.

OhioAngie · 03-14-2016, 04:03 PM

I also lurked and learned for years before I showed my head in the forums. Afraid it might get cut off for asking a dumb question!

**BigMackCam** · 03-14-2016, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by OhioAngie

I also lurked and learned for years before I showed my head in the forums. Afraid it might get cut off for asking a dumb question!

I think *most* members of PentaxForums are helpful and friendly. Over time, I've asked quite a few questions that - looking back - now seem dumb... but they didn't at the time, and a good amount of what I now know is down to having asked those questions (of course, you have to become adept at picking out the accurate help and advice from that which is well-meant but inaccurate!

). There are a very few members who might occasionally respond negatively when you ask something, but the majority will try to help

OhioAngie · 03-14-2016, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I think *most* members of PentaxForums are helpful and friendly. Over time, I've asked quite a few questions that - looking back - now seem dumb... but they didn't at the time, and a good amount of what I now know is down to having asked those questions (of course, you have to become adept at picking out the accurate help and advice from that which is well-meant but inaccurate!

). There are a very few members who might occasionally respond negatively when you ask something, but the majority will try to help

I would have to agree that my experience in here is that most of the members are respectful, helpful and at times pretty knowledgeable!

StanPhoto · 03-16-2016, 03:33 AM

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...

Yes, I am a new member. After seeing that Pentax would release a full frame camera, I had to do some research. I learned some interesting things about what Pentax had available and developed an affinity for the small sensor offering instead. I joined because it was required to purchase from the forum buy/sell. This does seem to be a valuable resource.

**BigMackCam** · 03-16-2016, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by StanPhoto

Yes, I am a new member. After seeing that Pentax would release a full frame camera, I had to do some research. I learned some interesting things about what Pentax had available and developed an affinity for the small sensor offering instead. I joined because it was required to purchase from the forum buy/sell. This does seem to be a valuable resource.

That's interesting, Stan ... So, in your case at least, it was the K-1 announcement that brought your attention to Pentax.

Great to have you aboard... now that you've joined, I hope you make good use of the forum. It's a great place with some very helpful members

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03-12-2016, 10:57 PM	#16
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Philintx I'm new to the forum and new to photography. Just as long as you don't participate in thread necromancy....you will be fine.

03-13-2016, 01:51 AM	#17
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	Aye... the K1s bringing them all out into the open.

03-13-2016, 01:55 AM - 4 Likes	#18
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	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. Well isn't that a nice, welcoming tone?

03-13-2016, 02:19 AM	#19
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by johnmflores Well isn't that a nice, welcoming tone? Being welcoming is nice to new members who are genuinely interested in Pentax cameras and lenses. But being welcoming doesn't include letting people wreck up the place by resurrecting threads from 2010. Last edited by Digitalis; 03-13-2016 at 02:24 AM.

03-13-2016, 02:21 AM - 6 Likes	#20
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	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 Folks, we were all "beginners-with-questions" at some point. I welcome the new members and their questions about Pentax cameras.

03-13-2016, 04:44 AM - 1 Like	#21
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	I see a lot more interest from Pentax both here and DPR. By far, this is the best site for Pentaxians. Adam and the gang do an excellent job here and there is a great group here.

03-14-2016, 07:37 AM - 3 Likes	#22
Eickhorn New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1	After years of using the very useful lens review section to assess new purchases, I finally took the time to register to say thank you. I can only speculate as to the amount of money saved by myself after reading countless reviews of potential lens purchases and the site is always my first port of call. So hello from a long term lurker

03-14-2016, 09:03 AM	#23
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Davidparis Folks, we were all "beginners-with-questions" at some point. I welcome the new members and their questions about Pentax cameras. Yes. Even if they ask, "I'm interested in Pentax but hear that they are doomed. Are they doomed?"

03-14-2016, 03:39 PM	#24
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	Originally posted by Eickhorn So hello from a long term lurker Welcome, lurk no more, that's you introduced to us all now.

03-14-2016, 03:46 PM - 2 Likes	#25
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Adam Ricoh is headed in the right direction with the Pentax brand and I think the slowly increasing market share is being reflected. No doubt that is part of it, but I think Adam is being a bit too modest. The increase in forum activity wouldn't occur, regardless of what Ricoh is doing, if it weren't Adam's efforts here.

03-14-2016, 04:03 PM	#26
OhioAngie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	I also lurked and learned for years before I showed my head in the forums. Afraid it might get cut off for asking a dumb question!

03-14-2016, 04:13 PM	#27
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681 Original Poster	Originally posted by OhioAngie I also lurked and learned for years before I showed my head in the forums. Afraid it might get cut off for asking a dumb question! I think most members of PentaxForums are helpful and friendly. Over time, I've asked quite a few questions that - looking back - now seem dumb... but they didn't at the time, and a good amount of what I now know is down to having asked those questions (of course, you have to become adept at picking out the accurate help and advice from that which is well-meant but inaccurate! ). There are a very few members who might occasionally respond negatively when you ask something, but the majority will try to help

03-14-2016, 05:40 PM	#28
OhioAngie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Originally posted by BigMackCam I think most members of PentaxForums are helpful and friendly. Over time, I've asked quite a few questions that - looking back - now seem dumb... but they didn't at the time, and a good amount of what I now know is down to having asked those questions (of course, you have to become adept at picking out the accurate help and advice from that which is well-meant but inaccurate! ). There are a very few members who might occasionally respond negatively when you ask something, but the majority will try to help I would have to agree that my experience in here is that most of the members are respectful, helpful and at times pretty knowledgeable!

03-16-2016, 03:33 AM	#29
StanPhoto New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 4	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... Yes, I am a new member. After seeing that Pentax would release a full frame camera, I had to do some research. I learned some interesting things about what Pentax had available and developed an affinity for the small sensor offering instead. I joined because it was required to purchase from the forum buy/sell. This does seem to be a valuable resource.

03-16-2016, 03:44 AM	#30
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681 Original Poster	Originally posted by StanPhoto Yes, I am a new member. After seeing that Pentax would release a full frame camera, I had to do some research. I learned some interesting things about what Pentax had available and developed an affinity for the small sensor offering instead. I joined because it was required to purchase from the forum buy/sell. This does seem to be a valuable resource. That's interesting, Stan ... So, in your case at least, it was the K-1 announcement that brought your attention to Pentax. Great to have you aboard... now that you've joined, I hope you make good use of the forum. It's a great place with some very helpful members