Suggestion Make a new sub-forum for the Pentax Haters

**ChipB** · 09-21-2010, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

I'm sick and tired of seeing all the "I hate Pentax" comments!!

And most of the latest ones are about a camera model that NO ONE has even had their hands on!! I thought my "Favorites" list had been hacked and I'd been re-directed to a Canon or Nikon forum!!

Why don't you create a "I hate Pentax" sub-forum so all the moronic comments can be placed in one location that can then be blocked!!

Adam · 09-21-2010, 04:41 PM

I know, right? Let's be positive, guys!

bdery · 09-22-2010, 04:35 AM

I agree. I can't fanthom how some people can complain about a camera not even released yet. Or complain about an inexpensive plasitc 35 mm lens. Enough already.

Let's have a forum section where these gentlemen can complain among themselves.

**Ash** · 09-22-2010, 04:52 AM

Nevertheless, there will always be the pessimists among us and they will always have something negative to say - but creating a hate forum doesn't stop negativity from overflowing onto other threads.

Such is life in a public forum - they are entitled to their opinion, however unreasonably dissenting they may be. I don't quite appreciate though the value in making such comments - it seems like a waste of time to me.

Adam · 09-22-2010, 05:28 AM

For what it's worth, I've now started a happy thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/115283-official-k-5-praising-thread.html

It's slowly growing, and is now half the size of the negative thread. Let's overtake it!

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-24-2010, 08:09 AM

if we had that forum woudl we have to allow RH back?

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-24-2010, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Nevertheless, there will always be the pessimists among us and they will always have something negative to say - but creating a hate forum doesn't stop negativity from overflowing onto other threads.

Such is life in a public forum - they are entitled to their opinion, however unreasonably dissenting they may be. I don't quite appreciate though the value in making such comments - it seems like a waste of time to me.

negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose.

as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it.

Nass · 09-24-2010, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose.

as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it.

agree. Thanks.

**ChipB** · 09-24-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

if we had that forum woudl we have to allow RH back?

Lowell, I 'bout choked to death on my coffee when I read your post!!

**ChipB** · 09-24-2010, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose.

as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it.

Lowell, I agree that constructive critisism is (usually) a good thing - but when folks start bashing (critisizing) something they haven't even had a chance to get their hands on, well, that's a little bit much! It starts to look like the specs are more important than the results.

Adam · 09-24-2010, 02:00 PM

I'm closing this thread as it is no longer related to the original suggestion. If you guys would like to further debate this, I recommend starting a new thread in general talk. Thanks!

09-21-2010, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#1
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Make a new sub-forum for the Pentax Haters I'm sick and tired of seeing all the "I hate Pentax" comments!! And most of the latest ones are about a camera model that NO ONE has even had their hands on!! I thought my "Favorites" list had been hacked and I'd been re-directed to a Canon or Nikon forum!! Why don't you create a "I hate Pentax" sub-forum so all the moronic comments can be placed in one location that can then be blocked!!

09-21-2010, 04:41 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I know, right? Let's be positive, guys! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-22-2010, 05:28 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	For what it's worth, I've now started a happy thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/115283-official-k-5-praising-thread.html It's slowly growing, and is now half the size of the negative thread. Let's overtake it! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-24-2010, 02:00 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I'm closing this thread as it is no longer related to the original suggestion. If you guys would like to further debate this, I recommend starting a new thread in general talk. Thanks! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-22-2010, 04:35 AM	#3
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I agree. I can't fanthom how some people can complain about a camera not even released yet. Or complain about an inexpensive plasitc 35 mm lens. Enough already. Let's have a forum section where these gentlemen can complain among themselves.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Nevertheless, there will always be the pessimists among us and they will always have something negative to say - but creating a hate forum doesn't stop negativity from overflowing onto other threads. Such is life in a public forum - they are entitled to their opinion, however unreasonably dissenting they may be. I don't quite appreciate though the value in making such comments - it seems like a waste of time to me.

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Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	if we had that forum woudl we have to allow RH back?

09-24-2010, 08:12 AM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by Ash Nevertheless, there will always be the pessimists among us and they will always have something negative to say - but creating a hate forum doesn't stop negativity from overflowing onto other threads. Such is life in a public forum - they are entitled to their opinion, however unreasonably dissenting they may be. I don't quite appreciate though the value in making such comments - it seems like a waste of time to me. negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose. as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it.

09-24-2010, 09:02 AM	#8
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose. as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it. agree. Thanks.

09-24-2010, 11:06 AM	#9
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge if we had that forum woudl we have to allow RH back? Lowell, I 'bout choked to death on my coffee when I read your post!!

09-24-2010, 11:10 AM	#10
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge negative does not imply hate. I think it would be very difficult to actually prove people are deliberately bashing pentax and using the forum for that purpose. as for negative comments, each person that honestly posts a negative comment is actually contributing to the understanding and fair review of the product. We may not like the comments but if they are constructive and useful, I am all for it. Lowell, I agree that constructive critisism is (usually) a good thing - but when folks start bashing (critisizing) something they haven't even had a chance to get their hands on, well, that's a little bit much! It starts to look like the specs are more important than the results.

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