Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/11

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Erwin Qualifications
From: "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <peterk@lucent.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 07:21:48 -0700

OH PLLLEEEASSSSEEE!

Stop protecting the man.  Surely he has backbone enough to speak for
himself. DOes he work for Leica?

Peter K

> ----------
> From: 	csocolow[SMTP:csocolow@microserve.net]
> Reply To: 	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Sent: 	Monday, May 10, 1999 9:24 PM
> To: 	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: 	Re: [Leica] Erwin Qualifications
> 
> "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote:
> > 
> > Why doesn't Erwin speak for himself regarding his credentials?
> > Or is he going to threaten to quit the LUG (again) so everyone has to
> kiss
> > up to him and get him not to?
> > 
> > Peter K
> > 
> 
> Peter,
> 
> I rarely get involved in flame wars. However, it is not for Erwin to
> justify his bona fides. He's explicit in his scientific method. His
> postings and web site are there for everyone's benefit to consume as
> they see fit in accordance with each individual's skepticism and need
> for knowledge. His personal work is beautiful. He maintains a humility
> which has not been seen of late on this forum.
> 
> Frankly, I would rather read his posts than your vitriolic invective.
> And that equally goes for your screeds in Shutterbug or wherever. Your
> anger and arrogance offend me and dilute the validity of anything you
> say. Since I primarily do advertising and commercial photography I
> realize how important packaging and presentation are to content. It's an
> awareness you would do well to incorporate into your sensibilities. 
> 
> 
> Now, if I could only find time to use my Leicas as much as I'd like for
> my personal work (on topic) I would be much happier.
> 
> -- 
> Carl Socolow
> 
> http://members.tripod.com/SocPhoto/
>