Re: [Leica] Ebay and LUG

[Robert Clark <rclark@desupernet.net>]

Thank you, Denis.  Very well said and I agree....there's too much to learn from
one another to let this get into the way.

Robert Clark
Lancaster, PA

Denis Boisclair wrote:

> 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)