Re: [Leica] Ebay and LUG

["Tony Woo" <tonywoo@netvigator.com>]

Hi Dennis,

Your message appealed to me.  My perception however is that,
debates/arguments do get heated at times on LUG, and opinions do come across
forcefully.  But for most if not all of the members, I dare say underneath
there is always a friendship based on the one common interest/passion
shared.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Cheers,
Tony


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Denis Boisclair" <denis.a.boisclair@lineone.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 4:09 PM
Subject: [Leica] Ebay and LUG


> As a newcomer to LUG I am  amazed at the heat generated over members who
> dare to mention that they have some  Leica equipment for purchase on Ebay.
>
> It is a pity that inter member relationships are not always kept on a
> friendly level. I find it more distasteful to see postings which 'put
down'
> other members or seek to score points against them. I would also prefer
not
> to see in print, certain expletives used by some, which  I might  resort
to
> if I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer!
>
> It seems that these objections of mine are not shared by those who regard
> the posting of references to items  the member has for sale on Ebay, as
> something approaching a capital offence.  It isn't so much the fact that
to
> them such action is improper (we are all entitled to our opinions)- but
the
> manner in which they express their indignation that I think is 'over the
top'.
>
> This 'sales publicity' doesn't offend me in the slightest  and I don't
> think it warrants trying to make the poster feel like a leper. One might
> argue that buying on Ebay from a LUG member, is, in a way, some extra
> reassurance.
>
> Let's keep it friendly at all times please!!
>
> Denis Boisclair
> (Northwich, England)
>
>