Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Salgado to speak in Seattle Feb 16
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 17:46:36 -0700

You are using $100 dollar words to say that you disagree with his world
view. Exactly how much you disagree with his world view is difficult to say;
but then, that is the reason one uses such language in the first place. You
get to say that he is a good photographer but to imply, in jargon, that
"something" is wrong. If you just said he was a poor photographer you would
be laughed off the list but to subtly imply that his philosophy is unsound
is a jab that is difficult to pin down.

So if you disagree with his philosophy, then just say so and explain why. Do
not cast unsupported assertions cloaked in fancy words that are charged with
emotion but essentially meaningless.

John Collier

> From: Allan Wafkowski <allan@sohogurus.net>
> 
> I'm learning how uncomprehending some people can be.
> 
> allan
> 
> 
> On Monday, February 11, 2002, at 06:11 PM, John Collier wrote:
> 
>> You mean they are all sets with paid models!! I thought they were real
>> poor
>> people in bad straits! This is an amazing list. You learn the darndest
>> things.
>> 
>> John Collier
>> 
>>> From: Allan Wafkowski <allan@sohogurus.net>
>>> 
>>> I think you are correct. I have a difficult time getting past his
>>> illustrative-propagandist style, coupled with his lame socialistic
>>> philosophy. If I put all that aside, I very like his images. But that's
>>> a lot to put aside.
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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