Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What is the big deal with you guys? B.D. simply challenged the independence of a widely accepted authority. On this list, with all the journalists and want-to-be journalists, you would think that people would understand that this sort of thing not only should be appreciated but also understood to be necessary. Indeed, until B.D. came along, Erwin had, to my knowledge, made no statements regarding his independence from Leica. When I post something on the web regarding a commercial enterprise, I am courteous enough to put the "no commercial relationship" disclaimer in the message. This is something that Erwin does not do. Why does Erwin need to be treated like some unchallengable authority? He is not some God or the a reigning monarch. He is a public figure making public statements. This makes him open to criticism, wit, satire, and raspberries. To me, his writings sound a lot like advertising copy and his unwillingness to make a criticism about a Leica product is worrisome. For example, he talks about the M7 finder. Like a good chunk of the world, I wear glasses. Given that many eyeglass viewers have problems seeing the 28mm frameline in the M6 finder, you would think that there would be some comment about how easy it is to see the LED readout in the M7. Why not? Is he independent?.. yes. Is he objective?..he is objective about Leica the same way I am objective about my children...who are, by the way, both beautiful, intelligent, and without fault. And they both work without batteries down to -35 degrees C ;-). Jonathan Lee - -----Original Message----- From: Alec Jones [mailto:alecj@bellsouth.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 10:19 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] B.D.'s continued rants Brian, PLEASE cut this damn crap B.D. is continuing to smear on this newsgroup. How hypocritical for him to complain, on this newsgroup, what Edwin Puts says on his OWN newsletter. If he wants to respond, let him do it THERE. It's crystal clear B.D. is consumed with envy because HE doesn't have the same relationship with Leica as Puts does. Somehow, his Pulitzer doesn't help him here. He's lost all respect [if any] I ever had for his opinion. This is hurting the newsgroup. I thought you said the thread was at an end, yet you continue to let B.D. rant and rave. ENOUGH!!!! Alec Jones - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html