Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > My English may not be good enough, but I was under the impression that > "..articles from 1870" means a range, that is articles dating from 1870 and > that "since 1870" indicates a start date. > Semantics is interesting: does the "from 1870" refer to the date of the > articles or to the date that the study started? > But to avoid any confusion: my birthdate is in the 20th century. > > On my style of posting. I hate getting posts that are pages long just > because the person copies and recopies the whole thread. That is why I > delete most of the text I am referring to: to save bandwidth and get to the > point quickly. Secondly: you can be argumentative in your approach and use > the Lug as a forum to discuss whatever topic. > > I try to be explanatory and present what I have to say on a topic, either on > my own or triggered by some post, as a mini-article. > > Some may find this pedantic and insulting to the opinions of others. I > wonder why it is more appropriate and less insulting if a post is designated > as "bullshit" or when you try to explain your own views and respect other > views by letting them stand as they are and presenting a second opinion. > > I prefer my approach: it is indeed more explanatory than argumentative...<snip> > > Erwin > > Erwin, I for one prefer your approach and I find you to be an extraordinary resource on all things Leica. You are really the only factual resource on the web based on your years of research. I think most people here on the LUG, and elsewhere realize that. Those few who for some reason critize you have really nothing tangible to back up their criticisms. When does your book become available? Steve Annapolis http://www.streetphoto.net