Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's quite simple, Greg - although if you had bothered to read the time on posts you would have seen that this discussion had only ended, it had long ended in far more calm and collegial way than that in which you've decided to revive it... The point is that as we are constantly giving each other advise regarding commercial products - and many of us are factoring that advice into purchasing decisions - its really nothing more than simple good manners to tell each other if we have what might be perceived as conflicts of interest. BTW, Chris, all I've suggested is that we be upfront. Not that I have any power over anyone; not that this is my list; not that I make the rules. All I did was ask a few questions and make a suggestion.I wonder if you've ever given any thought to the possibility that an outburst such as yours - with its offensive religious references and hectoring tone - could lead one to wonder why you find the idea of being upfront with people so, uh, troubling? ;-) Best, B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Greg J. Lorenzo Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 12:13 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital - Rumor Mongering apologies to Mark R. bdcolen wrote in part: >I am not questioning Tina's beliefs. > No your not, your doing something infinitely worse. By your words and innuendo YOU are implying that Tina has an ulterior motive for posting her opinion and experiences. >But as I have made quite clear here before, given that we are all >friends trading information > My point exactly. This isn't the Journal of the American Medical Association or even Consumer Reports and you're are not Mike Wallace doing a segment on Sixty Minutes! Its the Leica Users Group and we don't need a self appointed policeman. If you, or anyone else, wishes to disclose that they have received a camera, lens or some other trinket from Canon, Fuji or Leica that's their business. What I'd like to know is why YOU think that YOU need to come charging into ongoing discussions like Christ to cleanse the Temple and suggest that there is something disreputable about a person because they haven't disclosed something that YOU believe is germane? At best this type of behavior is bad manners. Regards, Greg > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html