Tips & Advice for getting the most from this forum.
Posted 14/11/2008 - 21:02
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It can be rather time consuming and laborious to wade through all the threads, albeit entertaining and informative.
New users, like myself, would perhaps like to make some sort of contact with the established wise heads, and by posting a question or comment, they may feel they're becoming involved in something worthwhile.
I've noticed there are numerous people who must be looking at the forums on a daily basis, the same names crop up over and over.
So, when they're not busy creating fabulous photos of their own, they take the opportunity to dispense advice and opinion. Not forgetting the humorous asides, of course. Who would begrudge them that?
New users, like myself, would perhaps like to make some sort of contact with the established wise heads, and by posting a question or comment, they may feel they're becoming involved in something worthwhile.
I've noticed there are numerous people who must be looking at the forums on a daily basis, the same names crop up over and over.
So, when they're not busy creating fabulous photos of their own, they take the opportunity to dispense advice and opinion. Not forgetting the humorous asides, of course. Who would begrudge them that?
Posted 14/11/2008 - 23:09
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I personally dont mind the same questions asked over and over, quite often new issues are raised during the replies and the original topic is expanded and covers issues that may not be discussed otherwise.
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
Posted 15/11/2008 - 01:03
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impotentspider wrote:
I personally dont mind the same questions asked over and over, quite often new issues are raised during the replies and the original topic is expanded and covers issues that may not be discussed otherwise.
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
I go along these lines, I'v been on a few forums and there's nothing to beat this one.
I personally dont mind the same questions asked over and over, quite often new issues are raised during the replies and the original topic is expanded and covers issues that may not be discussed otherwise.
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
Tel,
Posted 09/09/2010 - 10:39
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Oh yes my tip would be for beginners to post your photos in the Your Photos section, not in the Gallery. Post one, or two or three if you must, but no more than that if you want any thoughtful comment.
Tim
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MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 09/09/2010 - 16:50
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Weekly comp entries go in the Gallery section.
Fortnightly entries are put in the thread in the Forum section.
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google the answers using
site:www.pentaxuser.co.uk whateveryouwanttosearchfor
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then ask if you should buy the 16-45mm and wait for the answers yes and no and maybe and how much is your budget.
Fortnightly entries are put in the thread in the Forum section.
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google the answers using
site:www.pentaxuser.co.uk whateveryouwanttosearchfor
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then ask if you should buy the 16-45mm and wait for the answers yes and no and maybe and how much is your budget.
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 09/09/2010 - 17:05
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All this raises a point which I was going to bring up. If the Mods don't mind - why can't a pdf be created 'Idiots Guide to the Forum' which could automatically be sent to new members when they join
Posted 25/09/2010 - 09:53
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fatspider wrote:
I personally dont mind the same questions asked over and over, quite often new issues are raised during the replies and the original topic is expanded and covers issues that may not be discussed otherwise.
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
i agee its hard some times for new members because there new to the forum and dont know where to look so to start a new post can or should point them in the right driection!
I personally dont mind the same questions asked over and over, quite often new issues are raised during the replies and the original topic is expanded and covers issues that may not be discussed otherwise.
Scorpioni is right insofar as it helps newer members to integrate and become a part of the community, and it does keep the forum ticking over
Anyway, tell me again, whats that glass bit for that screws to the front of the camera?
PPG link
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Every now and then, a thread goes off topic, due to issues of etiquette, use of search functions, etc.
So to start us off, here's mine:
Every new question, is probably (statistically speaking) not new to the forum.
Therefore, if you try searching the forum berfore posting a question, you may find that your question has already been asked and answered.