Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: "Jeffery Smith" <jls@runbox.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 22 June 2002 02:02 Subject: Re: [Leica] shall I bother? was 0.85 v 0.72 etc > Sandy, > > As a member of the LUG frequent-flamed club, let me offer the following > suggestions: > > (1) Never say anything positive about a non-Leica camera. It will be > construed as saying something negative about Leica. > > (2) Never say anything nice about anyone. It will be construed as > brown-nosing or patronizing. > > (3) Never ask for help. It will be construed as you either being stupid or > a troll. > > (4) Never let on that someone hurt your feelings. It will be construed as > your being a wimp and will only encourage others to join in the attack. > > About the only way to survive unscathed on this list is to either (1) lurk > without speaking, (2) be a total prick so you won't be noticed, or (3) > laugh off the paranoia of others. I try to stick to #3. I have no idea why > people on this forum are so hostile, but it's too useful to me as a source > of information for me to consider unsubscribing. > > Hope that helps. (oh s**t, I just acted concerned! Take cover!!) > > JefferySmith ======================================================= Another survival tip. Put PAW in the subject line of your posts and you can get fast tracked to hundreds of recycle bins or 'PAW Albums' as they are known on the LUG :-) Graham http://geebeephoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html