Bowing out of RedUser

[Mark Thorpe]

Guys, Gals and anyone else who stops by,

Just wanted to let you all know that this will be my last posting on REDUser. For no other reason than having such a strained time schedule. I am working on private projects, writing a book and just settling into married life. I am sure there are still potential benefits of being a part of this community and I will definitely stop by for a read every now and again.

A lot of you guys have become good friends and as such have my personal contact info so please feel free to use that for contacts as of now. I will not respond further to PM's or other contact attempts stemming from REDUser.

I guess to an extent this is also my own private stand against the enforcement of the real name policy. I have nothing to hide but certainly understand that there are some users here, high profile users, who simply wish to retain a certain amount of anonymity. Being forced out of their cover is a tactic I certainly don't agree with.

So cheers one and all. Its been a great ride. I trust your goals, present and future, bear fruit and your successes are achieved with the professionalism that I have seen displayed, in most cases, by those I have had the pleasure of interacting with.

Cheers,
CamDiver

[Jason Ing]

the new wife set her foot down, huh?

just kidding! :)

best of luck and good shooting!

[Joseph Ward]

God Bless you man! You will be missed. :waaa:

[Jeff Kilgroe]

No, Mark!!! Say it isn't so! Don't leave us....

Seriously though, if you have to go, I wish you all the best. I have enjoyed your contributions, especially the shark pics and I love your recent macro shots. Once again, congrats on your recent marriage.

If you're ever in my area, give me a call or an email or whatever... :)

[Rick Darge]

But Mark, how will you get Red news?

[Steven M. Bailey]

As a lurker and occasional poster here for the past few years it is safe to say that your contributions to this group will be sorely missed.

Good luck with whatever life happens to throw your direction.
Steve

Come back and visit. The big red door is always open.

[Jonas Rejman]

Baaah.... he will be back....
Everyone comes back ... :detective2:

[Christian Edwards]

its definatly the wife talking and the fact your real name is rumplestiltskin.:)(disclaimer:this is ment to be funny and in no way directed as an insult) peace out

[Yannick Hagman]

Don't do it Mark.

And I still need your voice. :)

[Andrew Walker]

I understand why Mark wants to take a long break from this place. Reduser isn't as friendly as it use to be. But I also understand why there's been a change because some of the new people here are causing way too much trouble with all the bitching they are doing about the new cameras. Not to mention the people here with multiple accounts, which just blows me away.

But even though Reduser is cracking down, the support from Red is still just as friendly as ever...or at least that's what my experience has been.

[Bruce Allen]

Hey Mark, wise move, dude! It's been great fun reading your posts. Learned a lot. Thanks for taking the time to post here - best wishes on all this cool (and far more important) stuff you're getting busy with now.

Just let me know next time you're planning to go to South Africa... don't just post in Reduser saying "hey, I'm there!" It takes a while to get the tribes converged to welcome you properly ;)

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

[Tom Lowe]

This sucks. :bye2:

I think I have your email address. Please contact me next time you're in LA or SD and have some time to get together or go shooting.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Enjoyed your posts and comments... good luck with everything Mark, stop by the studios when in Vegas.

ciao

[Esteban Sosnitsky]

Going to Reduser rehab uh?
Best of luck.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Happy trails, Mark.

[Steve Sherrick]

All good things must come to an end. But everything is subject to change, count on it. Best of luck with everything. Will we at least see you in Vegas for NAB?

[C.H.Haskell]

Take care Mark, safe journeys...dont hesitate to contact when you swing by NYC.

[Jaime Vallés]

All the best, CamDiver!

[David Wyatt]

I guess to an extent this is also my own private stand against the enforcement of the real name policy. I have nothing to hide but certainly understand that there are some users here, high profile users, who simply wish to retain a certain amount of anonymity. Being forced out of their cover is a tactic I certainly don't agree with.

So make up a false name if it bothers you that much (you know something like Alan J Smithee......that guy is such an awesome director :wink:)

[David Birdy]

We will miss your knowledgeable posts mark!

Good Luck and keep the sharks on the outside of the cage....on land or sea!:w00t:

Cheers
Dave

[Blair S. Paulsen]

Thanks for your contributions. Knowledgeable gentlemen are always in far too short supply.

[Gunleik Groven]

Stay well.