Re: [Leica] stupidity

[aef6@cornell.edu]

Gary,

Amen, a thousand times AMEN !!!!


Andrew


At 08:23 AM 2/20/00 , you wrote:
>Ted,
>     Its a pitiful day when someone, you in this case, writes the elitist crap
>that you wrote and then tries to disguise it as jest.  Are we all stupid 
>because
>we don't do things the way you do?  If that is the case then I pray that I am
>stupid and that everyone else in this group that enjoys photography for its
>process is also stupid.  I really don't understand people like yourself 
>that try
>to convince the rest of the world how smart they are by expressing how dumb
>everyone else is.  Is it brain envy or is it the rawest form of 
>stupidity.  The
>people in this newsgroup are in it for many reasons.   However, I am quite 
>sure
>that one of the reasons is not to be led by you, analyzed by you or 
>critiqued by
>you.  Most of us are here to learn a little about Leica and perhaps a little
>about photography.  Its a simple process really.  Some people contribute some
>questions that lead other people to contribute some answers.  No where in the
>process are we commanded to degrade other peoples ideas or art.  I know it 
>makes
>you feel better but that is you.
>
>     Just call me stupid.
>
>     Gary
>
>Ted Grant wrote:
>
> > TG wrote:
> >
> > >The problem is if your stupid you should be prepared to have someone tell
> > >you, you're stupid or you produce crap photography even if you use a one
> > >Leica or twelve. Crap is just that, crap! Too many half assed artsy fartsy
> > >people go around with their heads stuck in the air like they know it all
> > >and put down the everyday good old fashion' honest speaking folks like
> > >they're dummies.
> >
> > Robert Appleby resonded:
> >
> > >Ted, this is quite disappointing! Frankly, from our brief contact, I
> > >thought better of you. But why should you care... Just call me 
> stupid!>>>>>
> >
> > Hi Rob,
> >
> > Sorry you feel that way good buddy as I didn't notice your name in my text
> > anywhere.
> >
> > Quite frankly when I posted my original message I did so with absolutely no
> > one in mind and certainly no one on the LUG.
> >
> > Could it be a guilty complex? ;)  Now make sure you don't get angry, it's
> > ment in jest, so please take it in that fashion!  Thank you.  If not, I'll
> > just have to come over to Italy and pull on your spagetti noodles. :) Laugh
> > damn it!:)
> >
> > ted
> >
> > Ted Grant
> > This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
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