Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] an invitation to be SMUG- a new list for screw mount users
From: Stephen Gandy <Stephen@CameraQuest.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 19:03:36 -0700

Gee Rich, you forgot to mention the greeting email from SMUG says

"No dealer, except The Photo Village, Inc., should post gear for sale."

Hmm...I wonder who is SMUG about being the only dealer on the SMUG list -- how
much money is to be made there, anyway ?

Stephen Gandy

Photovilla@aol.com wrote:

> Hello Lug users:
>
> I am in the process of beta testing a new "list" hosted out of my NYC
> showroom on my newly built listserver.
>
> It is the Leica Screw Mount Users group...nicknamed the "SMUG."
>
> Much of the old Leica screw mount "SLUG" has joined this list and graciously
> put my neat little listserver to the test for the past week.
>
> So far, so good. We are still drafting a charter as we go, but essentially
> this is a group similar to the LUG but for Screw Mount equipment.
>
> The rules are few, but essentially ANY screw mount equipment is fair game for
> topical discussion and all users are encouraged to post respectful dialog
> that leads to enrichment of the screw mount community.
>
> I would like to extend an invitation to those here on the LUG to join the
> group. If you are interested, simply send an email with the word "subscribe"
> in the subject heading to:
>
> smug@listserve.photovillage.com
>
> You can post by sending subsequent messages to the same address. Please read
> the email that the list sends you upon subscription before attempting to post.
>
> Digest mode is available as well by simply adding the word "digest" to the
> subject heading.
>
> This program has been a labor of love over the past four to six months..so I
> must warn potential users that there may be a glitch or two before I get them
> all ironed out. If you prefer the smoother-sailing of a tested product simply
> wait until I announce the beta period as finished.
>
> Happy shooting,
> Rich
> The Photo Village, Inc.