Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well written, paesano mio......mille grazie! At 02:56 PM 6/19/98 , Joseph Codispoti wrote: >Having been a subscriber to the LUG for about a year, I have had ample t= ime >to observe and ascertain the character of most LUG members who contribut= e to >the list on a regular basis. >While the overwhelming majority are helpful, patient, and civilized, th= e >LUG is frequented by a minority of cantankerous, argumentative, and >condescending individuals. >Even though I do not have a psychology background, I can say confidently >that most apparent is the monumental ego displayed by many. >Francesco was attacked vehemently by one and with suspicion and mistrust= by >others. When someone took his defense, he too was attacked and soon othe= rs >took sides. >An effort was mounted to oust Francesco and Danny G. in order to vindica= te >Alf=92s hasty departure ostensibly because they are expendable while the= other >is an invaluable contributor (the old boy syndrome no doubt); never mind= the >vitriolic invectives uttered by Alf . > >Now it seems that the self righteous have come to the surface. The first >stone had been cast by one not so pure. > >Francesco was right when he wrote that a childish element exists among L= UG >members. I will not be so magnanimous in my assessment . In my opinion = many >LUG members don=92t have a life and must fill their dull existence by >indulging in petty arguments, calumny and self righteous as well as >sanctimonious pontification. > >Francesco=92 selfless camaraderie did not deserve such ignominious treat= ment. >I hope that this episode will be a lesson well learned by those who feel >they are a notch above the rest. > >Joseph Codispoti >=20