I pretty much agree, even though I don't post to the PUG. Some time ago the requirement for using only Pentax gear was relaxed to the point where we are today: as long as there's a Pentax lens or body, the pic qualifies for the PUG. Considering the variety of cameras used on the list these days (I'm guessing that there are more non-Pentax cameras that are frequently used by list subscribers than there were just two years ago), the requirement to use only Pentax gear may as well be dropped.
Rob, in another message, suggested that the allowable size of the submissions be increased. I'm pretty much for that as well, providing that the increase is to a dimension that can fit on a certain sized monitor (say 17") without having to scroll around to see the entire photo. I'm sure such a dimension can be agreed upon, as anything will be larger than what we now have. The size of the image could, IMO, easily be doubled without causing hardship on the viewers - even with a slow, dial-up connection a 150kb - 200kb file can be handled without undue stress or delay. To start the ball rolling, perhaps a file with dimensions no greater than 800x600 would be acceptable. Shel > [Original Message] > From: John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > Date: 1/29/2006 12:38:48 PM > Subject: PUG (No longer Re: *istD2) > > > As others have observed, PUG submissions are significantly > down as compared to previous years. While I'm sure that > a lot of this is because of the upsurge in PAW/PESO/..., > I really don't feel this is the time to make it harder to > submit to the PUG. > > It's my belief that the restrictive rules (only Pentax gear > for the PUG, but anything goes for a PAW) contributes in no > small way to the decreasing significance of the PUG, and if > any change were proposed I'd suggest just dropping the rule. > It's not as if we expect the PUG to be overrun by submissions > from outsiders, after all. I'd like to see the best work from > any of the list members, no matter what camera they were using > that day.
