My anniversary, 2 years on the forum

[Lance B]

Congratulations, Lance, and thanks for the contributions that you
have made and will continue to make to those of us who are growing
in our skills . . . and in our LBA. : )

Thanks, Lawrence.

I really hope that I make a positive contribution to the forum, so it's good to get feedback like yours.
Thanks again, much appreciated.

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[Lance B]

I am wondering how many folks make it to the two year mark.

Actually, I think there maybe quite a few.

Yes I remember those names you list and others. But then there are
the newer folks. We have a good healthy forum with people on all
areas of the photography learning curve, not to mention folks like
me who are lucky if they can remember how to turn on their camera
from day to day ;-)

I have learnt alot from ALL the contributors as well and this forum is a great resource for all we users. I just hope that I can continue to make a valuable contribution.

I am looking forward to see more of your work over the coming year
and your 3 year anniversary post.

Thanks, Douglas,

Me too, but I am also looking forward to seeing everybody's 1, 2, 3 and more year anniversaries.

Douglas Film

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[Lance B]

Wow!! 2 years, I thought you were on line when I started, but it
was only 6 month difference. I started in February. Oh well, time
flies when you're having fun.

2.5 years for you! Well done, Les.

I look forward to the next 2 years.

So do I.

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[Lance B]

only been here for 10 months. ;-)

Great to have you here.

Fortunately time is no problem if one is in such good company.
Looking forward to read more great posts from you.

Thanks, Jim. Much appreciated.

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Jim

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[Lance B]

Thank you for all of your help, advice, critique, and support that
you have offered to us, your extended family. The only reason that
I would wish to visit Sidney is to have a chance to meet you and
your family (there are other places in Australia that I'd rather
visit, given the opportunity)..

Hi Steven,
Thank you for your very kind sentiments. They are very much appreciated.

It would be fantastic if you could come to Sydney as I would love to meet you also and show you around our lovely city.
All the best,
Lance

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[Lance B]

You have become one of the wise and knowledgeable contributors to
this forum.

Hi, Jean.

Hmm, I don't know about wise and knowledgeable, but I thank you for the nice sentiments. ;-) I just try my best and hope that I make a positive contribution to the forum.

I still have a long way to go...

It matters not how long, but how much impact. ;-)

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[Lance B]

Congratulations Lance,

Thanks, Mike.

Is it two years already? And you're still posting?

There were a few hiccups along the way. ;-)

Glad you are though, always like to reads your contributions. Can
learn a lot from them, so keep them coming.

Thank you for the nice words. As I have replied to other's, I hope that I can keep making a positive contribution.

Cheers,
Lance

regards
Mike
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[JBug]

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[Lance B]

My first post was Dec 4 2003 on Pentax SLR talk. I think there were
about 10 of us on here in those days

LOL.

Wow, you're almost up to 4 years!!!! We must have a big party when the big day arrives. I'll have a few celebratory beers for you. ;-)

You have been a great inspiration and source of knowledge for me and I thank you for that. I also hope that you keep contributing ot this forum as you're a great asset.

Have been on DPReview forums in general since I bought my Minnie
D7i in on 7Jun02!

Amazing. I really AM a newbie! ;-)

Cheers,
Lance

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[Cam Traviss]

You've always been a joy to read and view, and you've never gotten enamoured with your own self-iimportance on this forum.
That, in itself, is refreshing to no end.

Hoping to read (and see) much more.

Cheers

Cam

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[Lance B]

2 years... I don't know what to say... I appreciate that your
presence here.

Thank you, Jonas.

I really appreciate your kind words and I also really appreciate your presence here as well. You are a very positive influence for the forum.

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[Lance B]

Thanks, Jun.
I feel like and old dog, too.

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[Tijean]

I dug up my first post (below). I did not realize that it would be so immortalized.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=11104671

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[Contender]

My lenses and equipment are:

Sigma 24mm f2.8
SMC Pentax FA 28-80 f3.5-4.7
SMC Pentax FA 100-300 f4.5-5.6
Vivitar 500mm mirror f8

Your lenses two years ago (above) and your current lenses (below)!

Pentax SMC DA 14mm
Pentax SMC A 16mm f2.8. Fisheye
Pentax SMC FA 20mm f2.8
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f1.8 Limited
Pentax SMC A 50mm f1.4.
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f1.4
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f1.8
Pentax SMC A 100mm f2.8
Pentax DFA 100mm f2.8 macro.
Pentax SMC FA 135mm f2.8 IF
Pentax SMC FA* 300mm f4.5
Pentax SMC DA 16-45 f4
Pentax SMC FA*28-70 f2.8.
Pentax SMC FA* 80-200 f2.8.

Oh Lance is this the regulation of LBA? LOL!

Hey Giorgos,
Wow, when you show it like that it really becomes evident as to how
far LBA has me in it's grip!
Thanks for showing the comparison as I never really thought about
it until now. Oh Dear!

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Giorgos
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Waiting for my 645D to come!
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Lance B

Lance,

Looking at your current list, it's obvious your preference for fast lens. Also noted is your liking for FA.

I apologize if you have already provided reasoning for it, but, is this the result of "natural" selection?

"natural" = after testing: faster is better (quality of glass also better, I presume), manual lens although perhaps just as good not as convenient as FA (willing to pay extra).

Manuel

 

[Gromsky II]

Just when you thought it was safe to post some fiction about me.

Lance,

Been too busy to post anything in DPR in months, check out my posting history.

I have NEVER BEEN BANNED FROM THIS FORUM -- a fact!!!

I did change my user name a few times, my choice.

I am still shooting a Nikon [no not a N*kon, a NIKON] D70 with Sigma EX lenses and very happy with the results.

Congrats on your 2 years, I dont know how you find the time.

I have just passed the 2 year mark on the forum. My first post was
July 18th 2004 and here is the embarrassing first post:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=9583084

If you look at the replies to my particular 1st post, some of you
older forum members may recognise the names like:
Wally Oz - now banned from the N*kon D70 forum.
Bruce Dayton - who is still around but does not contribute to the
forum. He has a great web site.
Racehorse in the Desert - who moved to the N*kon D200 for his
wedding photography needs and was a valuable Pentax forum member.
Roland Mabo - Still here, thankfully!
Hugnut - I think he also moved to N*kon and was also banned due to
hi run in with Wally Oz above!
Dan Piddock - He is still around...somewhere
*isteve - still here and coing strong.
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[Lance B]

Just when you thought it was safe to post some fiction about me.

Well I apologise if it is fiction. I know it is wrong to assume, but I did assume you were banned after somebody pointed out to me that you were no longer posting.

Lance,

Been too busy to post anything in DPR in months, check out my
posting history.

I have NEVER BEEN BANNED FROM THIS FORUM -- a fact!!!

I will take your word for it.

I did change my user name a few times, my choice.

I am still shooting a Nikon [no not a N*kon, a NIKON] D70 with
Sigma EX lenses and very happy with the results.

Is the fact I use the term N*kon relevent?

Congrats on your 2 years, I dont know how you find the time.

Thank you.

I have just passed the 2 year mark on the forum. My first post was
July 18th 2004 and here is the embarrassing first post:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=9583084

If you look at the replies to my particular 1st post, some of you
older forum members may recognise the names like:
Wally Oz - now banned from the N*kon D70 forum.
Bruce Dayton - who is still around but does not contribute to the
forum. He has a great web site.
Racehorse in the Desert - who moved to the N*kon D200 for his
wedding photography needs and was a valuable Pentax forum member.
Roland Mabo - Still here, thankfully!
Hugnut - I think he also moved to N*kon and was also banned due to
hi run in with Wally Oz above!
Dan Piddock - He is still around...somewhere
*isteve - still here and coing strong.
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[Gromsky II]

Hi lance,

It is true that I stopped posting.

The reason, this post by Phil Askey

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=18398615&q=gromsky&qf=m

That arrogant post by Phil Askey resulted in a lot of experienced posters leaving DPR for good.

I dont like rules that are not enforced fairly and in an even handed manner.

You yourself have been banned and re-instated, I must say I was surprised at how quickly you got re-instated and have wondered about the cirumstances that led up to your swift re-instatement, come on spill the ebans, did you make a donation or what?

I know why you got banned as I did read your posts before they got pulled and your ban, but I was amazzed at how quickly you got back, less than 24 hours.

I am also amazed at how people are allowed to get away with all the personal attacks with not even a hint of a ban.

In the end I chose to not post on DPR.