Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/06
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On 6 Aug 99, TSL wrote, at least in part:
> > Roger Beamon wrote:
> > > I like the Leica-Users List also, but not because of the intelligence
> > > level which I, frankly, think is no higher than other lists, merely
> > > more voluble!
> > >
> > > Folk interested in niche products tend to talk at greater length
> > > about them than those interested in the garden variety items.
> > > Besides, most C----, N---- and M------ users are out
> > > photographing and not trying to convince the world of the
> > > legitimacy of their pets.
> You applauded other camera users and denounced Leica Users as 'trying to
> convince' and clearly implied that we treat our Leica stuff like pets who
> need some sort of dog show to be loved so we would feel good ourselves.
> This was easily prone to inference. Also you did seem to reassure us that
> we have your 'applause'! And, what I think triggered the initial response
> is that you used the word 'frankly'!
If you think that's applauding and denouncing, you've had a very
sheltered life. Believe me, you'll know when I'm applauding and
denouncing.
Inferred only by a few, I bet.
If you worry with my use of 'frankly', you must believe that the
intelligence level *is* higher here. Self aggrandizement at its
best, but that's your prerogative, so do it if it makes you feel
better.
And I thought I was an eliteist...
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Roger
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The older I get,
the better I was.
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