Maybe but it wasn't the mods idea or the site idea to make such a thread so is it fair to make it their responsibility?
Also since when can we (members) make forum rules?

I voted no now because off the rules you know.

The last two rules are actually already in the terms of use and what's that about the first rule, why can't a newbie post a bargain?

You would need to shoot from a tripod though, i don't think it's safe with the legs in the dark though but that's for you to judge.
For the rest i don't see a problem with using the camera there just clean the camera with a slightly moist cloth to wipe all the residue of the fireworks away.
I know very little about fireworks though so maybe you can come up with a good idea why not to shoot there.

If you've a fish eye lens you could capture the sky and the pods going off if you place the camera lower.
The only problem is that you can't stand near the camera or else you will be on it so you need to use a remote.

One thing with the long exposures though is that you get several fireworks in the same frame.
Simply use the bulb mode and press it to start the exposure and release it to end the exposure, everything between that is captured, that way you've some control what's on the frame and not.

The 2 second delay isn't needed because it's a long exposure so that tenth of a second the camera moves would hardly have any effect on the photo.

But the action on the ground is preparation right?
I don't think someone pushing buttons during the actual show is that exciting

I've an question about the rules.
Who is going to apply them?

Yep that would be a better title Matt
But i just went with the title they used.

The K-r manual for anyone looking for it.
http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-r.pdf

Maybe we could make a sticky with all the digital manuals?

Like you said, serves you right for buying a low end model camera

With the K10D and the other advance models you've most of the shared function of the green button from the K-X under separate buttons.

I wonder what happens to the settings if you switch from manual to Av and back again.
If it takes the settings of the other mode then that might be a work around but maybe not ideal though.

Only read a few topics but it seems helpful so far.
35 Reasons Why Not To Choose a Macintosh

I know it does sound anti Mac but just read a topic before saying something okay

You're talking about two different things now.

Terry is talking about the actually/original files and Danny about the library/catalogue files.

I also import my photos to a separate storage disk so not the main drive.
The system works faster that way because you're spreading the load so now several disks are active instead of one.
Also if the OS does fail you still have all the data.

They probably need to replace the motherboard with a new one