[Leica] Ebay and LUG

[Denis Boisclair <denis.a.boisclair@lineone.net>]

As a newcomer to LUG I am  amazed at the heat generated over members who 
dare to mention that they have some  Leica equipment for purchase on Ebay.

It is a pity that inter member relationships are not always kept on a 
friendly level. I find it more distasteful to see postings which 'put down' 
other members or seek to score points against them. I would also prefer not 
to see in print, certain expletives used by some, which  I might  resort to 
if I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer!

It seems that these objections of mine are not shared by those who regard 
the posting of references to items  the member has for sale on Ebay, as 
something approaching a capital offence.  It isn't so much the fact that to 
them such action is improper (we are all entitled to our opinions)- but the 
manner in which they express their indignation that I think is 'over the top'.

This 'sales publicity' doesn't offend me in the slightest  and I don't 
think it warrants trying to make the poster feel like a leper. One might 
argue that buying on Ebay from a LUG member, is, in a way, some extra 
reassurance.

Let's keep it friendly at all times please!!

Denis Boisclair
(Northwich, England)