Re: [Leica] LUG & Brian Reid (Majordomo) charter

[tedgrant@islandnet.com (Ted Grant)]

Marga Souri wrote:

<<<<<<>As a newbie to the LUG, I have probably more recently read about
>what Brian Reids intentions were in setting up the LUG & his other fine
>groups.>>>>>>>>>>

Hello Marga,
Thank you!!!!!!!!!  I've left the complete post below as it was written,
simply because maybe it should run every once in awhile!!   It kind of sets
an interesting perspective of life on the LUG, in a manner many of our USA
colleagues can relate to.

There are some on the LUG who will not know about the US founding fathers,
but I feel Marga's post may just clear some nostrils and minds for better
breathing and understanding. Changes that occurred over the past several
months or slowly over a year truly is a growing-up thing as the LUG evolved
drawing more folks to it's bosom from around the world..

Those older members still here and those who divorced themselves and now
lurk, some mumbling privately between themselves about "the good old days",
should think about why there are so many Leica Lovers joining.

It's because many of you still here and those who left, contributed a
wealth of knowledge and camaraderie creating a site that has become the
epitome of world class Leica information..  If the LUG "founding Fathers"
and early members hadn't done the great job they did, this wouldn't have
the incredible growth it has.

So maybe, those of you who pulled away or post less, should have another
thought about this very fine child you created, that appears to be
staggering a step or two, as it wasn't born this way. You made it alive and
informative! Please return to the fold and assist in keeping it "on topic"
with your knowledge and not denying it to those whom you attracted in the
first place.

Outside of your own,this is still the best damn family and friends one can have!

Please reread this post from Marga and think again.

ted

>>>>>>As a newbie to the LUG, I have probably more recently read about
>what Brian Reids intentions were in setting up the LUG & his other fine
>groups.  My interpretation is that Brian didn't want it to be just another
>source of Leica "Information Please" (FAQ)  but a viable instrument of
>intelligent & amiable communication dealing with the Leica RF camera
>(mainly) as well as the "R" & all things related to their use - ie single
>malt scotch, BMW and even Diana's paparazzi.
>
>The founding fathers of the United States, in their "Bill of Rights" had
>the same idea as Brian but many ideas & interpretations had to be
>amended as the country grew - so when the South differed with the
>North in what they felt was right - a bloody flame called  "Civil War"
>arouse (war between the states for some). quite similar to what is
>happening here among the different factions.  IMHO - this seems
>to be a conflict between the "newbies" & the "elder statesmen".
>
>Several long time participants have left the LUG, or at least will not
>take an active part any longer due to many causes, one being the
>monopolization of space by the posting 4,6,8 or more answers to
>questions that have already been answered.  As these posters are
>almost without exception long time participants, they should know
>better -  It is not their God given right to reply or voice an opinion
>on every post unless they feel that they have some information
>others don't have. Please give others a chance to use the soap box.
>
>Now that the "mouse" has spoken, she will return to her abode & lurk.
>
>Slan, Skal, Ciao
>
>Souris