Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Gandy & Puts objectivity
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 20:19:39 -0500

> On 1 Dec 2000, Stephen Gandy wrote, at least in part:
> 
>> In answer to Roger, I started this tangent because after butting
>> heads with Erwin for years, I finally realized it was not the
>> subject under discussion that was at the real heart of the issue,
>> but his promotion of new Leica products (and therefore sales)
>> while maintaining how objective he is.  Whether you agree or
>> disagree is up to you, but that is my take on it.
>
> A tangent it was not, Stephen. It was a direct frontal assault on
> the man's ethics, credibility and motives! Something that he is
> too much of a gentleman to ever have done to you.
>
> Erwin *talks* about, *not promotes* the new Leica products
> BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW! New stuff from Leica is bound to be in
> the forefront of Leica enthusiast's and owner's interest. If you
> equate enthusiam, as a result of testing that you and I aren't
> capable of doing, as promotion, then you and I are further at
> odds.
>
> --
> Roger, List-Owner
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>

Roger,

I have to agree with everything you say and I think you should include Mike
Johnston, who once again has pulled his occasional disappearing act.

Steve
Annapolis