[Leica] OT Who am I to say

[douglas.sharp at gmx.de (Douglas Sharp)]

A colossal range of diverse characters from around the globe, with an 
even wider range of opinions, tastes, skills, experience, spontaneity 
and diversity are what makes this group what it is.

Sending or receiving mails here is often like having a chat over the 
(global) back garden fence - if you  don't want to chat, you don't have 
to - the number of clicks to delete a message is the same as the number 
required to read it (if not in fact less).

The "thank you for looking" - "great shot" - "try this" or "try that" - 
"anyone know about XYZ?" messages that abound, reflect the manners and 
(essentially) polite tone of the list, it is in fact very rare that 
anyone declines to express thanks for information requested and given 
(sometimes within seconds of posting!!).
Arguments happen, people take sides, but all is usually amicably 
resolved in the end - as in most large families.

In the same way , it is also rare that images posted remain uncommented 
in some way, and  hardly a day goes by without learning something new, 
interesting or useful here, seeing some country , culture or way of life 
I may never experience, get taken into the living rooms (and kitchens - 
Steve) of our members, get invited to weddings and family occasions, 
watch children and pets growing up, laugh or feel sad - the place is the 
perfect role model for a global community.

Personally - I love it all
Douglas



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