Re: So you want to change the world with your Leica

[db <boise@compuserve.com>]

Ted,

>>But there isn't anything wrong with both aspects being here and yes on
occaision a techie thing dominates the screen for several days sometimes
evoking a personal question "Geeze are these guys never going to get it
right? It's only a damn lens, screw it in and go shoot pictures!"<<

>>When the shoe is on the other foot and it involves the philosophy,
concept, life and times, we know the techie folks get antsy, as we have
seen with Roger and his "mental masturbation" about what drives some of
us.<<

>>Well so be it, as we are not going to move out because of one person's
point of view!  We are however going to try and understand that point of
view, as it is important for everyone to appreciate each other. And if we
don't, we lose the whole point of communicating and dialogue of being a
member of the LUG!<<

I've only quoted parts of your original message and maybe, according to
some, not even the best parts.  But this is one I really enjoyed reading. 
You said it so well and it says a lot about room for everyone here.

I suspect I tend to run to the techie side of the exchanges but I always
(well nearly always) enjoy reading the posts from the hardcore (pro) users
like yourself.  I like to think it has helped my photography improve and my
way of seeing things.  Even if (as viewed by someone else) it has not
helped, it makes me feel better about the quality of my photos.    

Thanks for taking the time to express and share your thoughts and feelings
here.

Regards,
Don Bledsoe