Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]DR. BLACKTAPE CERTAINLY SHARES YOUR CONCERN ABOUT THE GROWING ODOR OF CLASS WARFARE... And suggests that rather than acquire billions and billions of Leica Hs in response, we all realize - as most of us certainly do - that Leica ownership should not and does not imply some sort of social status outside the confines of the LUG - and it shouldn't on the LUG. And, for what ever it's worth, Dr. Blacktape would further suggest that the last thing this list needs at the moment, lest it implode in a verbal bloodbath of true ugliness, is talk of "professional photographers against the stock brokers." > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Craig > Roberts > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 2:08 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: DR. BLACKTAPE AWAKENS > > > Regarding Dr. Blacktape's ready dismissal of the Leica H: > > Careful consideration of recent threads indicates a subtle but ugly > undercurrent of class warfare brewing among certain LUG members. > As do many > of our discussions, this one may get out of hand before it's over. Before > too many days have passed we may all be judged as individuals by the sheer > number of Leicas we own. In light of this, the heretofore > underrated Leica > H may gain status and importance quickly. Timely placement of an > order for > 15 or 20 may be prudent. > > Craig > "if Ted owns 9 I own 10" Boston > > > >