Re: [Leica] No! No!, Erwin!

["Christopher Williams" <LeicaChris@worldnet.att.net>]

Like Pop Photography giving every lens they ever reviewed excellent ratings
right? Do they ever give a bad review? No.

BTW, that's N'awlins! Or, New Orleeeeeens. Big Easy, Big Queazy

Chris

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 12:13 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] No! No!, Erwin!


> Chris,
>
> Knowing a bit about the relationship can lends credibility to the slant of
> the reviewers views.  If someone is given all his equipment by, say,
Canon,
> then wouldn't you like to know something about that person's relationship
> with the company...as it just so happens that ALL the reviews that person
> writes are glowing endorsements of Canon...wouldn't that give you a
> different "appreciation" for that reviewers views?
>
> AND there is NOTHING wrong with asking, it is a perfectly legitimate
> question to ask a reviewer.  They can always simply refuse to answer, or
can
> answer as they see fit...vaguely or with full disclosure, and any level
> in-between.
>
> Austin
>
> BTW, isn't it N'awlans ;-)
>
> > So what about his relationship with Leica?
> >
> > He reports use and quality of Leica gear. Okay, so it may be a little
too
> > scientific sometimes, but at least he's helpful.
> >
> > Chris Williams
> > New Orleans
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Austin Franklin" Subject: RE: [Leica] No! No!, Erwin!
> >
> >
> > > > I find it bizarre
> > > > that someone is belittled for being pro-Leica.
> > >
> > > I do not believe anyone blasted him for being "pro Leica", but he
> > certainly
> > > was "questioned" about his relationship with Leica, which, I
> > believe, is a
> > > fine question to ask.
> > >
> > > Austin
>
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