I do hope the Mods and others who run the Forum will take the following in the spirit meant.

Following the demise of the Magazine, JohnR did say that there were some new ideas coming forward for the Forum.

I think Users could make some suggestions as well.

The following are not just my own but some I have gleaned from various Members comments.

They are not presented in any sort of priority but I have numbered them to make it easier to respond – if indeed anyone wants to.

1. All new people joining should receive a ‘Welcome pdf’ detailing how the Forum works and how they can contribute. (Once set up it’s not a difficult thing to manage).

2. It is strange that we can upload a single photo to a Competition, but can’t to the general forum without going via a public site. Frankly I don’t like doing that. The Forum should have it’s own ‘Secure Site’ or allow direct upload, both of which are technically possible. I can understand that we don’t want to get flooded by members posting great numbers of pics in one hit, or on one day, but this can be overcome by setting a limit.

3. Although it’s entertaining that every Member moves up the ‘grade’ from ‘New’ to ‘Pentax Pro Master’ and have their number of Posts shown, I can’t help but think it puts new Members off. Surely better just to have the Date we joined.

4. Location Location – Lack of location info is frustrating, particularly if one is buying or selling. Surely newbies should be required to put some info in?

5. Someone (sorry can’t remember who) suggested a ‘Commercial Section’ where leads about ‘bargains’ could be shown without the difficulties we have had recently. In fact I don’t know why it shouldn’t be thrown open to shops as a paid for Ad Platform on the Forum. It would add real User benefit.

6. Sites (and Magazines) cost money to run and develop. I for one would be more than happy to pay a nominal amount (say£10) a year as a sub. It’ worth it for all the stuff we get here.

I better stop here. As I say, I am not knocking the Forum AT ALL, but if a revamp is on the cards, then Members input should be welcome.

And it’s goodnight from him

You don't have to be Enjoy you leek & potato

ok ok ok Agree about foie gras - actually I don't like the taste. My only no no is tomato soup/juice. Tomatoes any other way are fine. Do you mean you don't like smoked eel

Same with Oysters

Didn't know we had so many fussy eaters about - how about calves brain and tripe!

My strategy seems to be skip one. My first (Digital) was the istD, then I think the K10 launched(am I right) but I waited until the K20 and have had that from it's first day out. Skipped the K7 and if, as probable, will go for the K5, then yes I will skip the next.

But several people have said they want to get the best/more out of what they have already got - never really occured to me that - but a lesson learnt, so I will squeeze all the pips from the K5 if I get it.

Thought the locals went to Luton Airport for their nightlife
See you next Saturday

Not suprised, your avatar suggests you are a spinach person

I think is says more about all of us having to jump through hoops to get stuff onto this forum

Look out for a new thread soon about 'New Forum Ideas'

Yeah - I have a nasty feeling I could be with you there