Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> On 1 Dec 2000, Stephen Gandy wrote, at least in part: > >> In answer to Roger, I started this tangent because after butting >> heads with Erwin for years, I finally realized it was not the >> subject under discussion that was at the real heart of the issue, >> but his promotion of new Leica products (and therefore sales) >> while maintaining how objective he is. Whether you agree or >> disagree is up to you, but that is my take on it. > > A tangent it was not, Stephen. It was a direct frontal assault on > the man's ethics, credibility and motives! Something that he is > too much of a gentleman to ever have done to you. > > Erwin *talks* about, *not promotes* the new Leica products > BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW! New stuff from Leica is bound to be in > the forefront of Leica enthusiast's and owner's interest. If you > equate enthusiam, as a result of testing that you and I aren't > capable of doing, as promotion, then you and I are further at > odds. > > -- > Roger, List-Owner > The LEG (Leica Enthusiasts Mailing List) > http://www.topica.com/lists/leica > Roger, I have to agree with everything you say and I think you should include Mike Johnston, who once again has pulled his occasional disappearing act. Steve Annapolis