Too many off-topic posts in this forum?

Victor T · Feb 17, 2002

How can you start a discussion like this and disappear? I think we've been suckered.--3020.2100Victor T

'UZ'pShoot'ERS' · Feb 17, 2002

buzzy said:
...what kinda monopod ya got there, or am I seein' things?...
buzzy

Nice save Buzz, to keep it relevant & on topic...even Jared would have a hard time taking issue with it....LOL

--'Happy Shootin' !!!'UZ'P'Shoot'ERS' http://www.pbase.com/rrawzz http://www.pbase.com/otfgallery/uzpshooterMe & My UZI, Strollin Down The Avenue. Me & My UZI, Focusin On Somethin New. To 'UZe' Or Not To 'UZe'? That 'IS' The Question. Weather It 'IS' Nobler To Suffer Natures Outrageous Slings & Arrows? Or Go With Adobe? That's My Story & I'm Stickin To It. Take It Or Leave It c2100uz/e100rs (in that order)

kim kaila · Feb 17, 2002

I was thinking the same thing!! Interesting how he has not posted since the first one!!

Kim K

Victor T said:
How can you start a discussion like this and disappear? I think
we've been suckered.
--
3020.2100
Victor T

Alan - G · Feb 17, 2002

mwarner said:
You have made my day! And as far as I am concerned (of course,
nobody put me in charge here), you get Photo of the Day from the
Olympus Talk forum for it!
--
Mary

***********************************************************

mhwarner said:
Well thanks Mary - maybe you SHOULD be in charge - you know you have
my vote. Have FUN
alan-g

http://www.pbase.com/alan_g/feathered_friends

Mofongo · Feb 17, 2002

Member said:
buzzy wrote:
...gotta say yer wardrobe's hot !...
...what kinda monopod ya got there, or am I seein' things?...

Buzzy,

That would be a Slik EZ-Pod...

I love the thing, real light weight and it has a quick release button to raise or lower the pod about 6 inches for quick fine adjustments. (besides 3 telescopic adjustments) I got it at Ritz Camera for about $40.00...

When I'm hiking I carry it by hanging the strap over the top of my Tamrac 517 holster bag so I'm hands free...

Gotta go cool down...

Bob

--www.pbase.com/mofongo'A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse'

Steven Sterne · Feb 17, 2002

Actually, Kim, he did post one responding to my post. He directed me to the "Samples and Galleries" forum if i wanted to keep posting portraits for feedback.

He hasn't yet said what he thinks IS appropriate here...

S

Inigo Montoya · Feb 17, 2002

The problem isn't too many off topic posts, it's
too many people that think that their view of a
proper balance in the forum, their choice in a digicam, or
color of lace to put on a toothbrush is the "right" one.

Jared Hunter said:
Hold on while I put on my anti-flame suit...

Anyone else notice that a lot of posts here would better belong in
"Open Talk" or "Samples and Galleries"? I have no problem with
samples used to illustrate a technical issue with Olympus cameras
but I'm gagging on the volume of unrelated postings and images that
serve no purpose but to elicit "cutesy" responses. If you check out
some of the other camera Forums, this type of 'noise' is much lower
or non-existent.

By all means continue to post these here if you won't do so in the
proper forums, but PLEASE prefix the subject with "OT" for off
topic so that those that are seeking more technically useful
subjects can easily sift through these postings. And while you're
at it, why not include the Olympus model in the subject so that we
can easily skip past images from models we don't care to see?
Everytime someone has to click on the post to find out which camera
the samples are from, it causes yet another unnecessary hit on
Phil's server, slowing down the system for everyone.

dboogie · Feb 17, 2002

I own 2 Olympus cameras. I like taking pictures. I like looking at other peoples pictures regardless of which camera took it. I like learning different things (be it photography related or not). I like meeting new people. I like to laugh. All of these likings can be satisfied whenever I come to Olympus Talk. Maybe not ALL of the likings get satisfied every time I visit, but I am almost sure that atleast one of them will. When none of my likings are satisfied here, thats when I'll probably stop visiting..........but I don't see that happening in the very near future (or the distant future either)!!! In my opinion, the majority of the threads and post on the forum do deal with digital photography in some shape or form.

If a thread becomes too OT for me, I look at as being a paper cut on my finger. I certainly wouldn't cut off my arm to fix the little-itty-bitty annoyance of the cut. I'd put a bandage on it (meaning I'd stop reading that particular thread) and press on with the next thread. I have too much fun here to let it stop me.

dboogie
--Free your mind and everything else will follow

Jared Hunter · Feb 17, 2002

Jim Kelly said:
Jared - I just checked your profile - 26 messages since february
02,2002. You might want to choose your battles a little more
carefully. The next time you post a pic at samples and galleries
let us know so we can check it out, OK ?

Don't read too much into the profile. I've been using the Olympus forum for almost two years and have seen many come and go. The good' ol days some might say...before the ego stroking critiques outnumbered the technically useful postings in Olympus Talk.

Realistically, I expect things to get worse rather than better. It's typical of most forums to be less technically useful/interesting as its audience becomes more mainstream.

Jared Hunter · Feb 17, 2002

kim kaila said:
My apologies to you Jared, I did not mean or intend to make it
sound that you should leave the forum. Guess I took it personally.
I can take it. It has some truth to it , so of course, I do not
like it! Do you accept the apology?

Kim Kaila

Kim, no apologies necessary. My post was not directly at anyone in particular.

Kim R · Feb 17, 2002

Your choice. That is what makes this forum great - the freedom of choice. Hell I just saw another of your posts and it was in the middle.

kim kaila said:
Kim Kaila
was i supose to post this at the top or bottom? I am serious, I
have been wondering. I try to post at bottom it there is a photo
involved.

--'Will it ever be noticed by a man galloping by on a white horse?'Kim

Cymen Vig · Feb 18, 2002

BrianC said:
I agree with Juli about deleting the photos. Also, when we reply to
a post we should insert our messages at the top of the post we are
replying to if we don't delete the first poster's text.

Oh jeeze.. Not that. Please. While I don't have a problem with top posting most people bottom post. Why ask those people to change? Just search usenet for "top post" and you'll get an earful.

Cymen

Roberta · Feb 18, 2002

Jared Hunter said:
Don't read too much into the profile. I've been using the Olympus
forum for almost two years and have seen many come and go. The
good' ol days some might say...before the ego stroking critiques
outnumbered the technically useful postings in Olympus Talk.

Realistically, I expect things to get worse rather than better.
It's typical of most forums to be less technically
useful/interesting as its audience becomes more mainstream.

Ego stroking critiques? As one of the "more mainstream" members of the audience I have to tell you that I find this last post an insult- as I'm sure you intended it to be. I've never resorted to name calling here or in any other forum but here I go- you are an arrogant snob.

I guess I'm glad that you're not happy with most of us and the things we post because I wouldn't want to be part of a forum that people like you would prefer.

--Olympus 3O4O and Olympus 21OOUZ http://www.pbase.com/ro2001

Roberta · Feb 18, 2002

LOL Alan. Well done!!!--Olympus 3O4O and Olympus 21OOUZ http://www.pbase.com/ro2001

Pat52258 · Feb 18, 2002

Jared Hunter said:
Jared Hunter wrote:
The good' ol days some might say.....

Ah........the good ol' days. I remember those so fondly - when people were tolerant and kind to each other.

I recently told a friend that folks were really enjoying themselves on this forum and that someone would undoubtedly race in to see if they could create some unrest, since there are those who can't stand people laughing and bonding. Sure enough, here came Jared, right on cue. So.....I'm learning the ways of the new age - and rather than try to justify what goes on here, I'll just say what's on MY mind.

Jared, KISS MY GRITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duane Goodman · Feb 18, 2002

Counseling is learning to live with your-self... I don't know if it would work for Ergo... Besides, if he changed, it wouldn't be near as much fun to visit here.

kim kaila said:
hipppcat said:

I can sum this "thing" up in one post. Jared may be a first born in
his family. Over achiever buy the rules type guy. Ergo may be the
baby of the family. Likes to play, have a good time, and get
attention. Then there are the middle children...the peace makers.
You know who you are.
So since we are one big happy family, and to borrow some words from
rodney king, "can't we all just get along?"
I am also a first born, but i have had counseling for that. My wife
made me.

hippp

Click to expand...

I am LOL! I am the first of 3, but I think there is a bit of
1.2.&3 in me, besides the blond thing! Is that what counseling is
for?

Kim Kaila
was i supose to post this at the top or bottom? I am serious, I
have been wondering. I try to post at bottom it there is a photo
involved.

--Duane

Duane Goodman · Feb 18, 2002

Why? We like you just as you are . . .

kim kaila said:
Kim R said:

when we reply is a good idea (usually) to save time and mem. space
on DPreviw base.

Sometime I forget to do this but do try.

When replying just delete the part of posts before your reply that
do not pretain to your reply - and/or delete the .jpg from pop up
pics of previous posts.

Now, should I have putin an (OT)
--
'Will it ever be noticed by a man galloping by on a white horse?'

Kim

Click to expand...

--Duane

Duane Goodman · Feb 18, 2002

I got the impression that he doesn't feel he needs "valuable" information, but feels that most of the rest of us do and it's his duty to point us down the straight and narrow path...

mwarner said:
... to someone who's barely been here 2 weeks and whose limited
postings since them seem to be primarily argumentative. I think
your original posting was correct. If Jared doesn't like the
flavor of the community, perhaps he should look elsewhere for
something more to his liking. Or better yet, he could stick around
for a while, pick up some valuable information, and get to know
folks better. The "flavor" of the forum has been known to change
from week to week. Maybe he will like it better next week or next
month.
......
Mary

--Duane

Duane Goodman · Feb 18, 2002

At your granddaughter's BD party???
for shame...

Ergo said:
--
Peace ... Ergo
Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time to
criticize others. c3000z, c2100uz, some crayons and a Hoover. See
ya in the Small Appliance aisle!
http://www.pbase.com/ergo/ergoimages

--Duane

Duane Goodman · Feb 18, 2002

same goes for this "last" born...

Barbara Breitsameter said:
Ergo, Kim and ...

I enjoy your dry humor and you don't offend this first born. Hope
to see more of your posts.

Barbara

--Duane

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