Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would certainly hate to see Erwin's posts dissapear from the list as a result of the posts from a small minority of LUGers who fail to appreciate the value he ads to the list. No one is perfect, even Erwin, and everyone has the right to dissagree with points that he may make, but why insult the guy for it? Dan C. At 10:12 AM 03-11-00 -0800, Jim Brick wrote: >At 08:30 AM 11/3/00 -0500, ARTHURWG@aol.com wrote: >>Your remarks regarding Erwin were uncalled for and really rude. Arthur >> > >I agree with you Arthur. > >Both Horst and Walt, for some reason, seem to delight in putting down Erwin >who is, indeed, completely immersed in the world of photography, has more >energy than most LUG folks, and is willing to discuss, in great detail, his >research findings, publish articles, and maintain a state of the art >web/information site. > >I don't get it? There is no need to write degrading posts about someone who >is providing us with information that we cannot easily get elsewhere. As >far as being 100% correct, Erwin's posts are probably more correct than >most of the information that is bandied about on the LUG from other sources. > >I remember Walt telling everyone that you had to take an M6 apart in order >to adjust the vertical RF alignment. I did correct him but had I not seen >his post, many would still be thinking that M6 RF alignment is a major >operation. Not true, of course. Like all other M cameras, it is through an >easily accessible hole in the front of the camera. Nothing has to be "taken >apart." It is actually very simple. > >Jim > >